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An Invermere man swept his girlfriend off her feet
last Sunday with a stunning wedding proposal.
Brandon Benz, 24, of Invermere, surprised his
girlfriend Vanessa Matos, 21, while on a scenic flight
over the Bugaboos.
Forty-five minutes into the hour-long flight, Brandon turned to Vanessa and said, “I love you, babe. Will
you marry me?”
“Of course I said yes,” Vanessa told The Pioneer.
The couple has been dating since 2005. They
moved to Invermere last year from Simcoe, Ontario.
Vanessa works for Best Western Invermere Inn and
Brandon owns B.C. Valley Roofing.
Brandon had the proposal planned and the ring
in hand for several weeks, but Vanessa had no idea it
was coming.
“He was being kind of suspicious and I thought,
‘What’s he doing?’” Vanessa said. “He just told me he
was saving for a truck, which made sense.”
Then on Sunday morning, the couple drove to
Invermere’s airport where Norm Babin of Babin Air
took them on a scenic flight over the Toby Benches,
Panorama and Jumbo.
Still, Vanessa thought it was simply a lovely way
to spend the day.
“We’re outdoors-type people. I just thought we
were going for a nice little cruise. I thought it was another one of our adventures,” she said.
The plane was flying over the Bugaboos when
Brandon popped the question.
“My body was shaking and I was a little bit teary,”
Vanessa said. “But Brandon was so well-composed!”
However, Vanessa said that a wedding had been
on the cards for quite a while.
“I have known he was the one for me for quite
some time,” she said. “It wasn’t a surprise that we are
getting married, but I didn’t expect it on Sunday.”
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July 10, 2009 Valley NEWS
Wilmer saved from arsonist’s match
By Cayla Gabruck
Pioneer Staff
The community of Wilmer narrowly escaped being burned to the ground
last Friday, after arsonists deliberately set
fires to an area two kilometres north.
According to forest protection officer Cy McConnell, three separate fires
were headed straight for Wilmer. “We
are fortunate that the winds were not
strong from the north because there is
continual fuel from that fire site right to
Wilmer,” he said.
At 8 p.m. on
Friday, July 3rd,
Forest Service firefighters responded
to a report of two
wildfires near Westside Road, north of
Wilmer.
“When I arrived on scene at
the first fire, I was met with a vigorous
flame front in what appeared to be green
grass – it was burning quite actively, and
quite a few members of the public were
observing,” Mr. McConnell said.
The flame front, he said, was around
two metres high and 40 metres in length.
It took six members of the initial attack
crews, two fire wardens and two fire
protection officials one hour to control
the blaze and an additional three hours
to ensure there was no further damage.
Ray Crook of Invermere, who will
turn 91 on September 1st, was on his
way home from Radium when he noticed two pillars of smoke rising near
Wilmer. After driving to his apartment
to pick up his camera, Ray followed the
smoke to the fire.
“The fire was just crowning in a tree
when I got there,” he said. “It looked
like it was burning about half an acre.”
Fire crews were already battling the
blaze when Ray arrived and everyone,
he said, seemed to be reacting calmly.
After a preliminary investigation,
officials determined there were four
separate ignition points for the three
fires, all within 50 metres of each other,
which indicates arson.
“Evidence suggests the point of
origin from which the fire started was
from debris piles that people had left
out there,” Mr. McConnell said.
Some piles, he said, were as large
as three metres by 10 metres and composed of various
materials including grass clippings,
decaying furniture
and wood pallets.
“Those piles
were prime targets
for someone who
was either bored,
or, God forbid,
mentally ill, who
would want to start a forest fire,” Mr.
McConnell said.
Investigators, so far, do not have
any suspects or leads indicating motive
and method used to start the fires.
According to Mr. McConnell, about
half of last year’s wildfires in this area
were caused by human activity. Most
were not deliberate, he said, “but people still don’t seem to realize the jeopardy firefighters put themselves in when
fighting wildfires.”
Continued on Page 4 . . .
FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN — Inset photo shows a debris pile that was a
source of the fire. Top right, 90-yearold roving reporter Ray Crook snapped
this shot as the fire raged. At right, firefighters dowse the smoking remains.
Photos submitted by Ray Crook
and Cy McConnell
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• On Sunday, June 28th at 3:15 a.m., police responded to a complaint of assault on Sunridge Road
in Windermere and found two brothers fighting. Minor injuries were suffered and no charges were laid.
• On Sunday, June 28th, RCMP responded to a
report of an assault near the Apple Tree Inn in Radium.
Two males from the area got into a heated argument
and both decided to use bats to settle the problem.
They will continue to settle the problem in Invermere
Provincial Court, as both were charged with assault.
• On Monday, June 29th, at 4:46 a.m., police responded to an assault complaint on Forster Landing
Road in Radium involving a man and a woman. A 40year-old Invermere man was arrested after punching
the police officer and will be appearing in Invermere
Provincial Court on that charge.
• On Monday, June 29th, RCMP began investigating a fraud after receiving a complaint of monies taken
from an account belonging to a family member.
• On Monday, June 29th, police received a
complaint of a theft of a bottle of liquor from the
Windermere Family Pantry.
• On Monday, June 29th, RCMP received a complaint of theft from Canyon Campground in Radium.
A satellite radio, boom box and alcohol were stolen.
• On Monday, June 29th, police went to 11th Avenue in Invermere, in response to two males fighting.
No charges were laid.
• On Tuesday, June 30th, RCMP received a call
that a man breached his bail condition by contacting
a female with whom he was involved in an incident in
the recent past. A 30-year-old man from Canal Flats
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Individuals charged with deliberately starting a
wildfire could face up to 14 years and life in prison
under the Criminal Code of Canada. Under the Wildfire Act, a conviction could include a $1-million fine
and up to three years in prison.
In addition to the three arson fires, there were also
three additional wildfires in the area on Friday and
Saturday caused by lightning, one within 10 kilometres of the arson fires. The deliberately-set fires diverted
resources from the naturally-occurring fires.
was arrested and brought before a Justice of the Peace
and was later released after a court date was set for a
charge of Breach of Undertaking.
• On Tuesday, June 30th, police attended Copper
City Saloon and charged a 33-year-old Invermere man
with mischief, after he broke a window following a
dispute with staff.
• On Friday, July 3rd, officers received a complaint
of theft of a stereo, amplifier and speakers from a boat
at Fraser Marine in Invermere.
• On Friday, July 3rd, police responded to a
two-vehicle accident on Highway 93/95 near Bench
Road. A 1986 Volkswagen driven by a 34-year-old
Windermere woman turned right onto the highway,
and collided with a 2003 Volkswagen driven by a 50year-old Calgary man. There were no injuries. The
1986 Volkswagen sustained about $2,000 in damage
while the other vehicle suffered $6,000. The driver of
the 1986 vehicle was charged with failure to yield.
• On Saturday, July 4th, a trailer was damaged
while parked at Lakeshore Resort Campground. Nine
dents were found, and are believed to be the result of
BB gun fire.
• Between June 30th and July 4th, an amplifier
was stolen from a boat in the 1200 block of Hilltop
Road, Windermere.
• Overnight on Sunday, July 5th, a beige golf cart
was stolen from Indian Beach.
• Overnight on Sunday, July 5th, Columbia Valley Detachment received a complaint of theft from a
vehicle in the Invermere area. A Sony Discman and
CDs were stolen.
If you have information on any of these crimes,
please contact the Columbia Valley Detachment at
250-342-9292.
Mr. McConnell urges anyone who spots a wildfire to report it immediately. Due to the slumping
forestry sector, there is less activity in the bush and,
subsequently, fewer people watching for fires.
“Due to the fact we have a reduced presence in
the forest this year, there are not going to be as many
eyes out there helping us out,” he said. “We have 1.2
million hectares to protect, so the more eyes we have
out there the better.”
If you spot a wildfire call 1-800-663-5555 or dial
*5555 on most cellular networks. If you have information on the recent fires, call RCMP at 250-342-9292.
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July 10, 2009
Super-municipality talks
stalled by budget cuts
By Sally Waddington
Pioneer Staff
The long-held ambition of many area politicians to form a regional
municipality encompassing all of Area F under
a single governing body
has been sidelined by the
ailing economy.
Area F stretches from
Canal Flats in the south
Mayor Gerry Taft
to Windermere in the
north, and west beyond Panorama.
Although the idea – that proponents say would
improve planning and development control on the
local level – gained traction under the leadership of
former Invermere Mayor Mark Shmigelsky, provincial
officials say budget cuts are forcing them to reorganize
their study of the proposal.
The Regional District of East Kootenay board of
directors and the District of Invermere voted to support the study in 2007. Earlier this year, the Village
of Canal Flats voted to be included in the study, overturning the village’s earlier reluctance.
Key to the study’s success is the involvement of
the Ministry of Community and Rural Development.
Two previous ministers committed ministry assistance
for the project in the form of funding for an independent facilitator to lead the study.
Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett was appointed
the Minister of Community and Rural Development
on June 10th. One week before that appointment,
local government staff were informed there could be
budget difficulties for the ministry.
Then, in a conference call on June 22nd, it was
confirmed that the ministry’s plans had changed.
“We were informed that due to budget cutbacks,
the ministry’s Local Government Structure Branch
does not have funds to hire consultants for restructure
projects like the Columbia Valley Governance Study,”
said Lee-Ann Crane, chief administrative officer of the
regional district.
She participated in the phone call with Chris
Prosser and Ruth Copeland, chief administrative officers for Invermere and Canal Flats respectively.
What’s more, the branch is re-examining the way
it deals with projects utilizing their own staff, Ms.
Crane said. “It is expected it will take them about two
months to redevelop their processes. During that period of time they will not be working on any restructure projects.
“This means that the Columbia Valley Governance
Study is on hold for at least two months.”
Invermere mayor Gerry Taft is disappointed the
ministry has called a halt to the study.
“It is a huge disappointment and in some ways it
is in complete violation of the verbal and written commitments from the former minister (Blair Lekstrom).
“There has been a lot of interest in this and it is
disappointing to see that the most important part –
the third party consultant – has been taken away.”
In the meantime, however, the local governments
are investigating other ways of raising funds for the
consultant.
“We decided it would be prudent to determine
if there are external funding sources that could be accessed,” Ms. Crane said.
Before applications are made, the regional district
board of directors and councils in Invermere and Canal Flats will vote to proceed.
However, Mayor Taft has placed the project at a
high priority in Invermere.
“It is still a key priority but action has been delayed. We have been working very hard and we have
put it at a high priority in our work plans for 2009,”
he summed up.
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July 10, 2009
Power outages Two cousins founded Terrace Ranch
cost big bucks
Historical Lens
By Brian Geis
Pioneer Editor
James Stewart Johnston
was born in Ontario in 1867.
He and his cousin Francis Clarence Stockdale left Courtwright,
Ontario by train on April 4th,
1898 to visit the Klondike Gold
Rush. En route they decided to
visit their cousin Ed Johnston,
who was living in “Copper
City,” now Invermere.
They travelled to Golden,
put their packs on the river
boat, and walked to Athalmer.
They made a raft, crossed the
Columbia River and found Ed
asleep in his cabin.
In 1898, Jim Johnston and
Frank Stockdale staked a 40acre parcel of land west of Ed
Johnston’s townsite and ranch,
calling it Terrace Ranch.
They build a snug cabin
on the bank of Toby Creek,
pictured here, near where the
Invermere sewage lagoons
are now situated. They both
worked at rawhiding, building
mining trails, packing supplies
and helping Ed on his ranch.
The two cousins lived on
Terrace Ranch for five years,
and spent a lot of time prospecting in the mountains. In 1905
Jim Johnston established Comfort Ranch, west of Invermere,
now owned by the Zehnder
family. Frank Stockdale started
a hardware store in Invermere
and ran it for many years.
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I often joke that living in the valley is like living in
Baghdad because of the unreliable electricity, frequent
blackouts and the rolling brownouts that usually follow.
Baghdad, of course, has struggled to provide a full
day of power since the war started six years ago.
In the Columbia Valley, the power grid is just another component of the infrastructure — like roads,
water and sewer — that lags years behind the demand
imposed by growth.
Of course, around the office, some of us joke that
the B.C. Transmission Corporation, which maintains
the power transmission lines across the province, have
been arbitrarily cranking the power up and down all
spring in order to manufacture support for the new
transmission line it is proposing to build through the
north end of the valley.
The reality, though, is that when the recreational
properties filled up over the holiday weekend, there
were so many towel warmers and George Foreman
grills buzzing away that they blew a switch at the
Invermere substation.
Driving through the crossroads last weekend without traffic lights made our hair stand on end, or was it
the static electricity from the substation?
During Sunday’s blackout we went for a hike in the
foothills. On the way out of town, we remarked that
Invermere’s downtown was so crowded, you couldn’t
throw a rock at a mule deer without hitting a tourist.
When we got back a few hours later, it was a ghost
town. The only person I saw was sweeping an empty
parking lot!
It was shocking and made me wonder how much
money is lost by local businesses when the power fails
on a busy long weekend. After we got home, I dragged
out my research on simple solar systems and started
crunching the numbers again.
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July 10, 2009
Apathy astounds
Radium resident
Dear Editor:
After attending the local public
meeting in Invermere on the GlacierHowser Project, I was astounded.
Not only are we allowing the private
sale of our river systems and the development of dams — which use blasting
and huge equipment in pristine forests
to cut, rip and tear at the earth — we
find our Environmental Assessment Office has no plan!
Yes, you have read this right: there
are no particular rivers that are set aside
for power, it’s a free-for-all, horror of
horrors! Private companies or individuals can use whichever water system they
want. We must wake up before it is too
late. It’s a gold rush mentality and B.C.’s
watersheds are the gold.
Another interesting fact that came
up, was that apparently BC Hydro imports power. BC Hydro is buying electricity from these private companies
that are devastating our environment
and calling it imported, when, in fact,
it is already private companies on our
B.C. waterways selling it to BC Hydro,
which, of course, exports it to the U.S.
Axor, the company behind the Glacier-Howser Project (which is one of
many applications they have applied
for), is owned by one man: Mr. Dupont, from Montreal.
One man can alter our environment
which belongs to all of us. What is going on here?
We, the public and owners of this
wilderness, are sitting around on our
apathetic butts, having no voice because
we are all too busy doing other stuff to
really have the time to pay attention
to the destruction of our pristine wild
mountain areas which are up for grabs.
The destruction of our ecosystems
in B.C. is continuing and more is com-
ing. What do you have to say about this?
Speak up for all our sakes!
Shame on our Ministry of Environment for not having a plan or any kind
of study on the outcome of such massive projects of destruction.
You must know that Axor does its
own study and sends the information
they gather to the Environmental Assessment Office, and that there are no
other organizations or offices checking
any of this out.
In other words, we, as citizens of
this province, will have to hire an independent firm to ensure the safety of our
province.
California does not want this kind
of energy that comes at such a high
price to the earth. They have rejected the
private power projects because they are
experiencing the devastation of messing
with all the watersheds. It’s called megaforest fires.
Why isn’t our government studying other countries that have done this
instead of plunging in blindly? What a
bunch of extremely poor stewards of the
earth we are. It’s not like we can get off
and step onto a new planet. This is all we
have. How disappointed I am in man’s
lack of foresight. It seems everything we
touch goes the way of the buffalo – here
today, gone for money.
A referendum on this issue is desperately needed. This is our province
and it’s our water (gold). We, the people
of B.C., are entitled to a voice on this
shameful sellout of our waterways.
Thanks to our MLA, Norm
Macdonald and to all the travellers from
Golden, Kimberley, Cranbrook, Nelson
and all other areas for your voice, support and attendance.
Margaret Porcina
Radium
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I, as well as a few of my friends,
have come to notice of late that,
in classic fashion, the government
of Invermere has taken form over
function.
I’m addressing all the new
handicapped parking stalls through
town with the nice yellow curbs
and signage, as well as the nice new
ramps for those with a mobility issue.
Now, there’s the form. Did
the ever-knowledgeable engineer
— who I’m sure the town is paying quite well — ever take into account what happens when a vehicle
has parked in the stall?
Well, in case it has slipped their
sight, I’ll help.
These nice new ramps are right
in the middle of the stall. Therefore, when a vehicle has parked,
the front end is sitting right on top
of the ramp and it is no longer accessible.
Now, I am really hoping that
the district stopped finishing the
rest of these because it has been
noticed and is being rectified, so
the ramp is to the left of the curb
where there is a nice open space
for the person to adequately open
their door and get themselves set
up to wander the town for the afternoon.
Oh, wait, there’s another issue
now: the compact cars parking inside the yellow curb between the
handicap vehicle and the sidewalk.
Now, you’re lucky if this person is
even able to open the door.
I have noticed this happen almost every time I have wandered
through town, along with parallel
parking along the curb of the memorial park, making it quite difficult to make it into an angled parking stall, and on the west side of
the road in front of Parkside Place,
along Pothole Park, where the stalls
have ended and they have parked
along the edge of the park.
That is all fine and well and I
have done it myself. The issue to
this one is the driver leaving their
vehicle well over the fog line by
feet. Just yesterday, there was a silver minivan parked this way, causing drivers to move across into oncoming lane to either avoid hitting
him or having to come to a complete stop to wait for a safe moment to pass.
This kind of traffic, parking and
behaviour would not pass in the
city. They would be ticketed and/
or towed. Can the town provide a
good answer to why they allow a
free-for-all of traffic downtown?
They, from what I have been
told, even enacted a restriction on
the main street for parking, limiting vehicles with campers and
decks on their trucks from parking
on the main street. Yet I see this on
a regular basis, and have yet to hear
of anyone being ticketed.
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July 10, 2009
Canmore resident slams
people who speed in park
That formula would raise awareness as to the seriousness of these vehicular crimes. Current penalties
My wife and I have just returned to our home in are nothing more than a joke to these people and are
Canmore after a stay with family at their summer cot- clearly ineffective.
tage near Fairmont.
If someone poaches a bear, moose, elk or what
It’s a trip we make several times annually, and each have you in a national park, it is considered a national
time I wonder if we’ll make it to another.
crime with the guilty party receiving a fine often as
Dangerous drivers (mostly displaying Alberta high as $10,000, plus forfeiture of all weapons used in
plates) are making this trip increasingly difficult for the commission of the crime.
those few of us who reIf that same person,
spect the rules of the “The typical excuse we hear is there is insufficient while travelling in the
road on this marvelous
park and in violation of
manpower to dedicate an RCMP cruiser to zone
route through Banff and
the rules of the highway,
policing. If that’s the case, why are six cruisers
Kootenay National Parks.
kills a bear, moose, elk,
readily available any time day or night to attend
Perhaps more alarmetc. with a vehicle, they
ing though, and what I a mop-up after a catastrophe?
are not held accountable
judge to be the largest
at anywhere near the same
– Alvin Shier, Canmore level for that death – if at
contributing factor to the
nightmare, is the lack of
all! The animal is merely
police present, particularly
a fatality with little or no
along Highway 93 right through to Fairmont.
bearing on the outcome of the case. A more glaring
Where are they? Why is there not at least one ded- imbalance of justice would be hard to find.
icated RCMP patrol enforcing speed and other movGovernments at all levels have a stake in revising
ing violations such as following too close, particularly the way they react to the seriousness of these homiin our national parks, at peak times?
cidal speeds and similarly dangerous driving practices
These are areas set aside and maintained by the on our highways.
federal government to ensure they remain pristine and
Lives are at issue here!
enjoyable for ALL who travel, hike, stop and shop in
Until elected officials in both provinces adjust
them.
penalties for such crimes (and that’s what they are) to a
The typical excuse we hear is there is insufficient deterring level, I’ll continue to ponder if my next trip
manpower to dedicate an RCMP cruiser to zone polic- into your lovely part of the country is my last, solely
ing. If that’s the case, why are six cruisers readily avail- because some recreationally-crazed fool from Calgary
able any time day or night to attend a mop-up after a can, without much risk of penalty, use that beautiful
catastrophe?
highway known as No. 93 as his personal drag-strip,
The penalty for speeding (with zero tolerance) in all in a quest to beat his neighbour to the cabin in the
a national park should be increased to $1,000 for first Columbia Valley.
offenders and doubled on a second offence.
Is anyone else concerned enough to contact his
On third offence, your driver’s licence should MLA or MP on this matter?
be removed for one year, the vehicle forfeited to the
crown for disposal, and the proceeds turned back into Alvin Shier
policing initiatives.
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Hungry wolf haunting highway
Submitted by Parks Canada
A food-conditioned grey wolf – meaning a wolf
that has become accustomed to getting food from humans – has been begging for handouts from motorists
on Highway 93 South in Kootenay National Park.
The wolf first began showing signs of habituation
last fall, meaning that it is getting used to people and
traffic, and Parks Canada staff has been monitoring
the wolf ever since. This is a sad and potentially dangerous situation for people and this wolf, because of
the threat of a traffic accident.
Thus far, the animal has not shown any aggressive
behaviour, but it is not afraid of either people or traffic
and has the potential to become aggressive.
Food-conditioned wildlife can pose a very real
threat to people and are at a greater risk of being killed
by vehicles. In 2008, there were two confirmed wolf
mortalities and another two reported vehicle/wolf
strikes on the highway through the park.
Parks Canada Resource Conservation Specialists
are hazing the animal (using deterrents to discourage
it from roadside begging) when opportunities arise in
an effort to help the wolf regain its natural wariness
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July 10, 2009
Water systems worry
small communities
By Sally Waddington
Pioneer Staff
Water supply is a hot topic in the
north of the valley, with two communities seeking the involvement of the Regional District of East Kootenay in their
community water systems.
Wilmer Waterworks Improvement
District is seeking regional district endorsement for upgrades to its system.
And Spur Valley Improvement District has voted to approach the regional
district to take over its water system.
Gerry Wilkie, director of Area G,
covering both communities, said it is an
ongoing issue.
“Water is a huge, huge issue up and
down the valley,” he said. “There is a lot
of water in the basin but once you get
away from that it’s hard to find.”
With 148 users, the Wilmer water
system has been on a water quality advisory since October 2007.
Imposed by Interior Health, the advisory means that people with weakened
immune systems or chronic illness, the
elderly and young children should take
extra precautions such as boiling water
for one minute before drinking it.
To have that advisory removed, the
water system needs to be upgraded, said
Karen Coté, chair of the Wilmer Waterworks Improvement District.
“But we need government endorsement to upgrade the system,” she said.
Ms. Coté wrote to the regional district earlier this year asking for endorsement of funding applications.
On Friday, July 3rd, the regional
district board voted to apply for an Infrastructure Planning Grant to conduct
an engineering study of Wilmer Water
System.
“The engineering study will update
the budget numbers,” Karen Coté said.
“Without grant funding it would be virtually impossible.”
Once that study is complete, the
community will assess the level of involvement it will seek from the regional
district.
“But there is no use going down
that road until the infrastructure is upgraded,” Ms. Coté said.
Meanwhile, residents of Spur Valley
voted on July 4th to seek regional district involvement in their water system.
With 84 users, the system has been
on a boil water advisory since May
1994.
That means that Interior Health
recommends water be boiled or disinfected prior to drinking.
The Spur Valley Improvement District voted at a community meeting on
Saturday, July 4th.
In a closed ballot, 47 out of 48 voters opted to approach the regional district to take over the system. The last
vote was a spoiled ballot.
Rob Engdahl, chairman of the improvement district, said that the boil
water advisory has been in place for so
long because of legal issues, but those are
wrapping up now and Interior Health
is urging the community to upgrade its
water.
“The best way to finance that is to
have the regional district take it over,”
Mr. Engdahl said.
“Instead of every property owner
having to pay up-front to upgrade the
system, the regional district can spread
it out over a long period.”
Gerry Wilkie said that the process
of regional district takeover will take up
to a year.
The board may have the information from Spur Valley presented at its
August 7th meeting.
On a similar note, a 26-lot subdivision in Edgewater was opposed by the
regional district on July 3rd.
Copper Wolf Properties sought an
Agricultural Land Reserve exclusion for
a 5.6-acre parcel on Glenmore Drive.
However, when consulted on the
application, the regional district opposed the removal because of the limitations of Edgewater’s water system, with
440 users.
It was taken over by the regional
district in 2005.
“The Edgewater water system is
nearing capacity in terms of actual use
and commitments,” said Gerry Wilkie
in his report.
“I have asked that the Official Community Plan be amended to reflect this.
The water conservation program, including metering, must be in place and
monitored for its efficacy and a second
source of water secured and approved
for financing before density of this magnitude is considered.”
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Pioneer Staff
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Honouring Ms. Crane at the regional district board meeting
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By Sally Waddington
Pioneer Staff
Local Conservation Fund
policies established
The terms of reference for the Local Conservation
Fund have been decided on.
On Friday, July 3rd, the board of directors at the
Regional District of East Kootenay approved the legal
document.
The Local Conservation Fund was created last year
after a referendum in November narrowly passed the
$20 per parcel tax.
The fund was initiated by the East Kootenay Conservation Program, a partnership of conservation, industry, and government organizations dedicated to
conserving natural areas for Kootenay communities.
Under the terms of reference, the conservation
program will be responsible for all aspects of fund
management, other than the direct financial administration.
“This will include drafting and revising the fund
design documents, advertising calls for proposals, responding to enquiries, technical review of applications
and projects, project evaluation, and overall program
evaluation,” the terms state.
However, the Regional District of East Kootenay
will approve all projects and take care of financial aspects.
“The regional district will be responsible for final
approval of all projects, grant payments, and financial
audits of the fund,” the document reads.
At the July 3rd board meeting, Invermere mayor
Gerry Taft said he is pleased with the terms.
“I am really satisfied with it,” he said. “It takes any
concerns about money being wasted and lack of accountability and takes them all away.
“It is a really solid set of criteria and the ultimate
decision sits with local government.”
MLA Norm Macdonald
given two top positions
Norm Macdonald, who was re-elected MLA of
Columbia River-Revelstoke on May 12th, has been
given two roles in the New Democrat Party opposition.
On June 11th, Mr. Macdonald was named opposition Critic for Forests and Range. In that role he will
speak in the Legislature opposite Minister of Forests
and Range Pat Bell.
Then on June 26th, the elected NDP MLAs voted
Mr. Macdonald chair of the caucus.
In that role, he will organize and run caucus meetings of the elected NDP MLAs. They are held every
day when the Legislature is in session and once every
two weeks at other times.
“It is more of a leadership role,” Mr. Macdonald
said of his role as caucus chair. “The increased responsibility will allow me to use my skills as effectively as
possible.”
Meanwhile, Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett was
named Minister of Community and Rural Development on June 10th.
The B.C. Liberals member represents the area
around Cranbrook to our south.
Previously Mr. Bennett was Minister of Tourism,
Culture and the Arts.
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B.C. Conservative Party leader Wilf Hanni of
Cranbrook and eight members of the provincial board
of directors have resigned.
According to a statement issued by Mr. Hanni:
“We have spent much of the last four years fighting a
long and protracted battle with a group of dissidents.
As a result, the party has amassed almost $30,000 in
legal bills and we still have not managed to unite the
members of the board of directors.
“Despite these difficulties, under Wilf Hanni’s
leadership and with the help of our hardworking and
dedicated board members, we have managed to adopt
a great new set of policies and a good constitution.
We have also built our party membership several times
over. In addition, we have more than tripled the number of candidates in the 2009 election campaign, compared to the 2004 election, and have also tripled our
percentage of the popular vote in the ridings in which
we ran candidates. We were hoping to achieve peace in
the party so that we could work together to build on
our success and turn our party into a real force in the
next election campaign, but our efforts continue to
be undermined. The constant infighting is continuing
and there does not appear to be any end in sight.”
Mr. Hanni first announced his intention to run
in the Columbia River-Revelstoke riding in the May
2009 provincial election, and then withdrew in order
to compete against MLA Bill Bennett in the Kootenay
East riding. Mr. Hanni was soundly defeated. The
B.C. Conservatives ran 24 candidates in the May election, and took 2.1 percent of the popular vote.
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A committee of directors from the Regional District of East Kootenay board will meet to examine a proposed hydro project on Glacier and Howser creeks.
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The committee will also appeal to the Environmental Assessment Office to extend its July 27th deadline for feedback.
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Federal government proposes to ban
high-powered boats in wetlands – again
of representatives from 31
East Kootenay groups with
interest in the wetlands, such
Federal regulations put
as the East Kootenay Conserforward last summer, to ban
vation Partnership and the
all power-driven vessels on the
Lake Windermere District
main channel of the ColumRod and Gun Club, as well as
bia River wetlands between
federal and provincial repreMarch 1st and July 15th each
sentatives.
year, have been abandoned in
Executive Director Bob
favour of looser regulations.
Jamieson of TaTa Creek said
Transport Canada is now
that the Office of Boating
proposing a year-round reSafety approached the partstriction banning power-drivners in February to ask for a
en vessels with engines of more
recommendation on the rethan 20 horsepower on the
striction.
main channel of the ColumThe partners met in
bia River wetlands between
March and voted 18-1 in faInvermere and Donald.
vour of the ban on all powIt will also ban all powered vessels with more than
ered vessels outside the main
20 horsepower.
channel of the wetlands, and
“That was our recommenban recreational towing everydation as the best comprowhere in the wetlands.
mise between the groups,” he
Transport Canada hopes to protect wildlife in the Columbia River wetlands with a boating ban.
According to Transport
Photo by Brian Geis said. “This will allow people
Canada’s website, the proup and down the river to use
second home north of Wilmer, called the restriction
posed restriction aims to “proit when they like.”
vide protection for plant communities, dramatically “110 percent completely unnecessary.”
However, Dean Kupchanko said the restriction is
He pointed out that the wetlands have little to “irrelevant.”
reduce harmful interference with the life processes of
wildlife, and specifically protect the nesting and rear- appeal to boaters. The water is cold and silty with
“The wake created is from the weight of your
mud
beds,
he
said,
so
swimming
is
unenjoyable
and
ing sites of up to 95 percent of the nesting waterfowl
boat and speed. It is nothing to do with horsepower,”
there are few fish. What’s more, low bridge heights he said. “A very small boat with a heavy load movin the Columbia River complex.”
Public information sessions regarding the main and hidden sandbars make it treacherous for boats, ing slowly creates a much larger wake and draws more
Mr. Kupchanko said.
channel restriction will be held later this month.
water than a boat twice that size lightly loaded and
“If it’s not good for fishing, swimming or other travelling on a plane.”
However, restrictions on traffic outside the main
channel and towing will likely be passed within a few recreational activities, I don’t think the area will ever
Both organizations agree on one thing: the issue
become a popular recreation place,” he said.
months.
needs to be finally dealt with.
Debate over boating restrictions has been going
“The last two of the three proposed restrictions
“It should be completely resolved or forgotten,”
will likely be enacted later this summer or in the fall on since August 1997, when the B.C. Ministry of Mr. Kupchanko said.
of 2009,” said Jillian Glover, Transport Canada’s Re- Environment banned powered vessels of more than
“My sense is that this is as good as it gets after 10
10 horsepower from the Columbia River between years of discussion,” said Bob Jamieson.
gional Communications Advisor.
But one organization disagrees with the proposed Invermere and Golden.
Public consultation on the regulation will be held
While that restriction was later overturned, dis- on Wednesday, July 29th.
20-horsepower restriction on the main channel of the
cussion has continued ever since.
river.
A meeting at Brisco Hall will be conducted from
In June 2007, an organization called the Columbia 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and a second meeting will be
Dean Kupchanko, director of the Columbia Valley Protection Society, who lives in Calgary and has a Wetlands Stewardship Partners was formed. It consists held at Invermere Community Hall from 4 to 8 p.m.
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Pioneer Staff
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Knowing.
Directed by Alex Proyas, the film
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sequences, impending doom and cool
graphics. What it lacks is a solid ending
– but that’s just my opinion.
Astrophysics lecturer John Koestler,
played by Nicholas
Cage, gets more than
he bargained for when
he stumbles across a
piece of paper from
his son Caleb’s school
time capsule, while
powering through a
bottle of scotch.
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filled with drawings from an elementary school
class in 1958.
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finds the numbers reveal the date, coordinates and number of people killed
in every significant global disaster in the
last 50 years.
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delves into the history behind the letter and learns that it was written by a
young girl named Lucinda Embry, who
disappeared on the day the capsule was
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fingers bloody from scratching numbers
into the wall.
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daughter, Diana Wayland, played by
Rose Byrne. Diana is now grown with a
young child of her own named Abby.
Reluctantly, Diana joins John in his
quest to stop the predicted events,
but things get very
strange when both
their children start
hearing voices and
seeing tall, thin,
pale people in suits
lurking outside their
homes.
This is a great
role for Nicholas
Cage, as his acting
is reminiscent of his
earlier career. He is
engaging and much
more believable than
usual.
Rose Byrne also
does a great job, although I think that
her character was a little intense and irrational near the end of the film.
The beginning is so interesting that
viewers will find it hard to take a break
from this film.
The special effects are also tip-top,
making even a jet crash and a horrific
subway train derailment look realistic.
But I will leave the ending up to
you to judge.
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• 8 p.m.: July 11 & 13-17: Up
• 8 p.m.: July 18 & 20-21: X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Friday, July 10th:
• 4 p.m.-8 p.m.: Market on Main in Radium. Runs
every Friday all summer. 250-347-6871.
• July 10th and 11th: Hoodstock ‘09 music festival
at Hoodoo Mountain Resort, Fairmont. Live music
from 54-40, Mudmen, 40 Sons, Billy Jive and the
Funktastic Five, and Stampede Wrestling. For info:
250-345-2166.
• July 10th to 12th: 6th Annual Horsethief Hideout
Motorcycle Rally. For info: 250-347-6871.
• July 10th and 11th: Live music by Rippin’ Rattlers
at Ray Ray’s Beach Pub. For info: 250-342-8346.
• Hoodstock North at Copper City Saloon: 40 Sons
performs. For info: 250-342-9246.
Saturday, July 11th:
• 3 p.m.: Ceremonial opening of the gate to Conrad
Kain Park and the unveiling of the Conrad Kain
Cairn at Wilmer Community Hall. Includes historic
one-act play, community barbecue and live music.
For info: 250-347-7757.
• 6 p.m.: Hawaiian Fiesta on the Great Hall deck
at Panorama Mountain Resort. For info visit www.
panoramaresort.com.
• 7-9 p.m.: Music on Main in Radium, featuring
Marty Beingessner. For info: 250-347-9331.
• Hoodstock North at Copper City Saloon: Billy
Manzik Band performs. For info: 250-342-9246.
Sunday, July 12th:
• 10 a.m.: “One Heart” Contemporary Southern
Gospel Trio live in concert at the Valley Christian
Assembly. Free admission. For info: 250-342-9511.
• Lake Windermere Non-Motorized Day. Row, kayak,
canoe, raft, dinghy, sailboat or paddle boat! Lake
Windermere Project invites all families, individuals,
organizations and businesses to participate in lowimpact, non-motorized activity on the lake. For info:
250-341-6898.
Monday, July 13th:
Sunday, July 19th:
• 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.: Acrylic Painting Workshop with
local artist Marc Lebeau. $10/person, materials and
lunch provided. For info: 250-688-1179.
Tuesday, July 21st:
• 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Little Badgers Summer Day Camps
beginning. Running every week all summer. For info:
250-342-6331 or 250-342-4409.
• 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Rocky Mountain Sports Camp
begins. Ages 6-12. For info: 250-341-7123.
• Summer Dance Workshops with Lynette Lightfoot
begin. Ballet, modern, choreography – children to
experienced juniors and intermediates. For info:
250-342-0241.
Wednesday, July 15th:
Wednesday, July 22nd:
• 1-4 p.m.: Bamboo Lantern Workshop with Paula
Cravens at Pynelogs. For info: 250-342-4423.
• Big John Bates and the Voodoo Dollz burlesque
show at Bud’s Bar and Lounge. For info: 250-3422965.
• 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Stamping Mad Workshop with
Paula Cravens at Pynelogs. For info: 250-342-4423.
• 8:30 p.m.: Heather Blush and the Uppercuts
perform at Bud’s Bar and Lounge. For info: 250342-2965.
Thursday, July 16th:
Thursday, July 23rd:
Kathleen & Scott. For info: 250-347-6871.
• 6 p.m.: Watch Cathy Dalrymple of Invermere on
the Handyman Superstar Challenge on HGTV, cable
channel 17, every Thursday. Visit the show’s website
to vote for Cathy: www.hgtv.ca/handymansuperstar.
• 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, visit
the Invermere Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Shop.
• Open Stage Night with Oso Simple at Bud’s Bar
and Lounge. For info: 250-342-2965.
• July 23rd and 24th at 7 p.m.: Pynestock at Pynelogs
Cultural Centre. Two nights of peace and music. For
info: 250-342-4423.
• 7-9 p.m.: Music on Main in Radium, featuring Surf
Dragons. For info: 250-347-6871.
Friday, July 17th:
• July 17th and 18th: Live music by Colt 45 at Ray
Ray’s Beach Pub. For info: 250-342-8346.
• 8 a.m. Free pancake breakfast kicks off 22nd annual
Valley Appreciation Day in downtown Invermere.
Live music, entertainment.
Late. For info: 250-347-6871.
• 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: BIG Book Sale at the Invermere
Community Hall. Friends of the Invermere Public
Library need your books! Volunteers also needed.
Call Christine at 250-342-0470 or sign up at the
library.
• 6 p.m.: Music in the Mountains, Panorama
Mountain Village, Kenny Holiday as Rod Stewart
and Bon Jovi. For info: www.panoramaresort.com.
• Blue Grass Social at the Edgewater Community
Hall. Entertainment, food, kids’ corner and beer
gardens. Festivities start at noon. For info: Tammy
250-347-9324 or Mimi 250-347-9868.
• 6 p.m.: Jungle Fiesta at Panorama Mountain
Village. Dress as Tarzan or Jane and dance the night
away while participating in activities on the Great
Hall Deck. For info: www.panoramaresort.com.
Sunday, July 26th:
• 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: Collaged Creations! Workshop
with Carney Oudendag. For info: 250-342-4423.
Monday, July 27th:
• 8:30 p.m.: The Good Lovelies perform at Bud’s Bar
and Lounge. For info: 250-342-2965.
Saturday, August 8th:
• 14th Annual Loop the Lake event, hosted by Rotary
Club of Invermere. Run or walk, family event. Visit:
www.loopthelake.bc.ca.
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Pynestock returns to the valley
Submitted by Jessica Gowling
Pynelogs Cultural Centre
The successful youth performance, Pynestock, returns on July 23rd and 24th with some old favorites
and new delights inside the historic walls of Pynelogs
Cultural Centre.
This concert is a tradition and has become a favourite for both locals and visitors, due to its intimate
setting and diverse line-up. This year’s line-up features
familiar faces, unheard talent and a demographic that
exudes youth. This lively bunch was born to play, with
music that includes jazz, rock, classical, harmonic and
alternative.
Due to sell-outs in recent years, the multi-faceted
Mariah Mennie is back, not only showcasing her incredible pianist and songstress skills, but also acting
once again as primary organizer of the event. Her curatorial contributions to the performing arts, as well as
her musical and lyrical talent, are undoubtedly reason
enough to attend this event.
Swiss Contradiction is a new addition to Pynestock, and is sure to inject some style into the mix.
Comprised of Justin Parsons and Jeff Turner, Swiss
Contradiction unites clever lyrics and melodic harmonies in their original acoustic guitar compositions.
Although known in the valley for his skills as a
pilot, Bryan Deans is also a veteran with his strings.
Deans has mastered the cello, and although he plays
classical music to a tee, he also composes orchestral
rock pieces that have an edgier sound. Deans could
be performing collaborative pieces created with fellow
Pynestockers, but you’ll have to attend to find out!
Guitar player and singer/songwriter Oso Simple,
having performed at our Mountain Mosaic Festival on
Canada Day, has gotten the public itching for more.
His melodic guitar and vocal compositions are going
to be paired with one of his protégées on the stage.
Performing with several other vocalists is Kyra
Warren. These girls will be creating harmonic vocal
compositions that are sure to give you goose bumps.
The sultry and smooth sounds of the Pano Quartet also return, with vocalist Emily Malloy, guitarist
Chris Chayko, bassist Dave Marfleet and drummer
Mike Livermore. After meeting at Panorama two years
ago, the group has been playing and performing together ever since.
Some of you will recognize another one of our
performers, Japhy Shine Hunt, a regular artist at the
Invermere Farmers’ Market. Japhy’s artwork will also
be on display at Pynelogs during the show.
For intermission, join us out in the green space,
overlooking the lake and help us keep the music going with the Pseudo-African drummers. Grab a drum,
a tambourine, or any noise-making device (hands included) and bang along to the beat. For more information or to buy tickets, call Pynelogs at 250-342-4423.
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Tour of the Arts to stop at Stolen Church
Submitted by Eloise Berry
Columbia Valley Arts Council
The story of the Stolen Church of Windermere is
one of the great tales of the Canadian West. The venerable old chapel is one of the stops on this year’s Tour of
the Arts on August 2nd.
It’s a story about a town that no longer exists —
about the railroad that created it, and about the loving
husband who became its most notorious criminal.
Donald, a tiny community north of Golden, was
founded during construction of the Canadian Pacific
Railway. It was called First Crossing because it was
there that the CPR first crossed the mighty Columbia
River. It boasted a modern commercial district, fine
homes, and an Anglican church called St. Peter’s.
The Reverend Henry Irwin, also known as “Father
Pat,” spearheaded the building of the church in 1887.
Bishop Shillitoe consecrated it on February 24th,
1889. The Baroness Burdett-Coutts, a prominent
benefactress at that time, donated a 600-pound, silvertoned bell, which became an object of civic pride.
Ten years after the dedication of the church, the
railroad changed the divisional point from First Crossing to the town of Second Crossing, now known as
Revelstoke. In fairness, the CPR agreed to move the
residents of First Crossing to the new location, along
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Babin Air
Bank Of Montreal
Bavin Glass
Be Gifted
BJS Accounting
Bliss
Canadian Rockies
Hot Springs
Candyland
CertainTeed Gypsum
Copper City Amusement Park
Coy’s Golf Course
Crazy Soles
Cutloose & Tanning Salon
Dairy Queen
Dave’s Book Bar
Diamond Heating
DR Sports
Fairmont Resort
Fubuki Sushi
Fusion Wellness Spa
Great Canadian Dollar Store
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had vanished.
The thief was Rufus Kimpton, a local merchant.
Rufus and his wife Celina wanted no part of the move
to Second Crossing, so they moved to Windermere instead. Once there, Celina began to pine for the church.
She loved the church and Rufus loved her, so he went
back to First Crossing and stole it.
Without permission from the Anglican authorities
in faraway New Westminster, he dismantled the building and moved it by wagon and barge, up the Columbia River to Windermere, where it stands today.
The church is one of the venues for the second annual Tour of the Arts which takes place on August 2nd,
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The theme this year is “Our
Heritage” and 50 artists will be at various heritage
sites and buildings in the Invermere area. The Stolen
Church will feature artists Paula Cravens, Will Green,
Kelly McAteer, Pat Miller and Dawna-Lea Ringer.
Passports for this event can be ordered from
Pynelogs by calling 250-342-4423 or visiting Pynelogs
at 1720-4th Avenue (at Kinsmen Beach). They may
be purchased at Village Arts, Essentials, Details, OneHour Photo, N’Deco (Radium) and Smoking Water
(Fairmont). Interested in volunteering? Call Jessica at
250-342-4423.
Greywolf Golf Course
Hair Tricks by Teresa
Happy Feet
Huckleberry’s Family
Restaurant
Inside Edge
Kicking Horse Coffee
Kootenay Coffee Works
Kootenay River Runners
Kootenay Savings
Lakeland Contracting
Lambert Kipp Pharmacy
Lucky Strike Gas
Mary Kay - Wilda Stauffer
Moondance Technology
Nipika Mountain Resort
Oasis Gifts
Pamper Yourself Spa
Panorama
Parents of Canal Flats
and Columere Park
Peacock Embroidery
Petro Canada
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more than 100 years, will host the Tour of the Arts.
Photo by Brian Geis
Pharmasave
Purcell Quilting
Quality Bakery
Radium Video & Tanning
Rainbow Donkey
Skookum Inn Gas Bar
Spring Health Foods
Spur Valley Golf Resort
Subway
Summit Footwear & Apparel
Syndicate Boardshop Ltd.
The Artym Gallery
The Bargain Shop
The Elkhorn Cabin
The Stem
Tim Hortons
Toby Theatre
Valley Alley
Valley Fitness Centre
Valley Hairstyling
Wayne Shaw Enterprises
Windermere Valley Golf
Windy Café
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BCLB Liquor Store
Bernie Raven
DBA Kootenay Builders
Diamond Heating
East Kootenay Realty
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Richard Kanan
School District #6
Stiz Masonry
Tony’s Greek Grill
Verge For Youth
Wayne Shaw Enterprises
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Sobey’s
The Breezel Baker
The Columbia Valley Pioneer
Windermere Family Pantry
And a special thank you to all of the parents and teachers who volunteered their time to make this event as special as it was.
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July 10, 2009
First sight of pumpkins,
peppers in Cayla’s garden
and potatoes. Speaking of
potatoes, another thing I
learned is to hill my poIt is Day 41 in the
tatoes. You do this so the
Garden of Champions.
potatoes have somewhere
It’s finally happened!
to form – but don’t dig
I was beginning to worry
them up until the plants
that I never would grow
have flowered.
a 100-pound pumpkin
With this visit also
but my fears vanished last
came lessons of what to
Sunday morning when
do differently next year.
I found a lovely little
I learned that I may have
sprout near the end of my
planted my seeds too deep
pumpkin row.
and although I have lots
It was my mom who
growing, I should have
spotted the sprout and
more plants popping up
told me it was indeed
in the future.
a pumpkin and not a
Secondly, I learned
weed.
that next year I need to
She was here for the
plant my potato plants at
weekend visiting and
least a foot apart, in order
even though it was her
to hill them effectively.
vacation, she got up extra
Another thing my
early to help me tend my
mom brought me were
One of Cayla’s two pepper plants already has decent-sized
garden.
two gardening books from
peppers growing on it. Photo by Cayla Gabruck
I learned a lot in that
my Auntie Pat.
hour out in the garden
This was an especially
with my mom. Firstly, the
meaningful gift, because
morning is truly the best
the one book, Carrots
time to get out in the garLove Tomatoes: Secrets of
den, before the rest of the
Companion Planting for
world wakes up and the
Successful Gardening, was
sun is just creeping over
given to my aunt by my
the mountain, one of the
grandmother, who died
most tranquil moments of
before I was born.
the day.
I think it’s safe to
Secondly, and luckily for my garden, I learned say I accomplished a lot in the yard this weekhow to properly tend it.
end – I revamped my garden, expanded my
The longtime gardeners out there are sure to get a knowledge and spent some quality time with my
kick out of this, but I am going to admit it anyway. I family.
did not know how to properly hoe the garden.
I know now that you can never have too much
Before this weekend, “tending” my garden meant gardening advice, so if any one else has any useful tips
going out there, watering it and pulling a few weeds. or advice, feel free to send them my way at upioneer@
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bread. I also learned that loosening the soil with the
Gardening Tip of the Week:
hoe makes it easier for the sprouts to push through the
soil to the surface.
“If cucumbers are attacked by nematodes, also known
I also found another effective use for the hoe this as roundworms, try a sugar spray. Boil half a cup of sugar
weekend: chasing chipmunks out of the garden. Now, in two cups of water. Stir until completely dissolved. Let
that’s an experience the little terror won’t soon forget. cool and dilute with a gallon of water. Strange as it seems,
Come to think of it, that’s the first time I have sugar kills nematodes by drying them out.
seen a critter near my garden. Seems like my pest con“This will also attract honeybees, ensuring pollinatrol cat took the weekend off.
tion and resulting in a bumper crop of cucumbers. BeGetting back to business: I must say that my garden cause of this, the spray is worth trying even if you don’t
looks better than ever. My corn is coming along great, suspect nematodes.”
as are my sunflowers, peppers, peas, lettuce, onions
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July 10, 2009
Rescued birds ready
to fly the coop
By Cayla Gabruck
Pioneer Staff
It’s time for two long-time residents
of the Invermere Veterinary Hospital to
spread their wings.
Lillian the bald eagle and Horton
the great horned owl, both rescued and
repaired by Dr. Mark Zehnder, will be
leaving the hospital later this month, after nearly four months at the clinic.
“I really enjoy working with the
wildlife – I feel sorry for them, but it
is always an experience for me,” Dr.
Zehnder said. “I’m glad they are both
alive, and I’m glad at least one of them
will go back to the wild.”
Horton was found beside the
highway near Juniper Heights by Dr.
Zehnder in late February. Scared, starving and suffering from a broken wing,
Dr. Zehnder rescued the owl and performed two separate surgeries to heal
the wound.
Horton will be leaving the clinic
for the Kee-Two Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in Salmon Arm, where he
will begin the rehabilitation process and
someday be released back into the wild.
“I am hoping he will be flying
around again by the fall,” Dr. Zehnder
said.
The outlook for Lillian, on the
other hand, is not quite as sunny. Lillian was rescued by Dr. Zehnder on the
Toby Benches just outside of Invermere
in April. She was suffering from a badly
broken wing, which Dr. Zehnder presumed was the result of flying into a
power line.
Despite numerous surgeries, Dr.
Zehnder was unable to repair Lillian’s
wing and had to amputate six inches off
the tip of her right wing.
Although now unable to return to
the wild, Lillian will be heading to a
good home at the Greater Vancouver
Zoo.
Rescued by Dr. Mark Zehnder, Lillian the bald eagle is now moving to Vancouver.
Valley Appreciation Day
Presented by the Invermere Business Committee and the
Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce and the District of Invermere
July 10, 2009
Men Just
Love To…
barbecue!
Firlands Ranch BBQ Sauce
2 tbsp. olive oil
4 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
3 cloves garlic, crushed
4 tbsp. onion, minced
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
4 oz. soy sauce
1 8-oz. tin of tomato sauce
1 4-oz. tin of tomato paste
4 oz. of molasses
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
8 oz. Jack Daniels Bourbon
4 oz. finely-chopped toasted pecans
Fresh ground pepper to taste
Toast pecans in toaster oven. Heat the olive oil
in a saucepan over medium heat, stir in the garlic
and onion and sauté. Then add apple cider vinegar,
Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce. Stir well over
medium heat. Add tomato paste, tomato sauce, dry
mustard, cayenne pepper, molasses, brown sugar, Jack
Daniels and toasted pecans. Stir well and add fresh
ground pepper to desired taste. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low and simmer for two hours, stirring
frequently to avoid burning.
utes. I watch it, as I am not always sure of the time.
You do have to watch this frequently to ensure it is not
flaming up or burning.
– Submitted by Cam Berry, Windermere
– Submitted by Chef De Cuisine Roderick Strike
Chicken in the Basket
This is a long-time family favourite that we created. I use a metal basket which attaches to the rotisserie spear and turns slowly with the rotisserie motor.
Take one half-chicken breast with bone in, one per
person depending on appetite. Sprinkle generously
with Montreal Chicken Spice or equivalent and place
in basket. Heat up barbecue to the 400F level. Keep
cover closed.
Hook up rotisserie and start turning over indirect
high heat until browned. Reduce heat to indirect medium, but try to keep temperature between 350 F and
400F. Drizzle barbecue sauce or hoisin sauce over the
chicken while it is turning. It gives a nice glaze and
adds flavour.
Rotate and cook until done, about 30 to 45 min-
Best Steak Marinade
2 lb. any type of steak (serves six-eight people, depending on appetite)
2 tbsp. lime juice, freshly-squeezed
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp. Montreal steak spice
Mix ingredients, pour into a plastic container, add
the steak.
Marinade for six to eight hours in refrigerator, turning steak over about once an hour.
Place meat on barbecue on high heat. Drizzle marinade on steak while cooking to keep it moist.
Season with fresh-ground pepper to taste.
Let steak rest for five minutes before serving.
– Submitted by Heinz Drews, Invermere
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July 10, 2009
Perfect Ribs
1 cup Bullseye barbecue sauce
1 tbsp. garlic
2 tbsp. sweet chili sauce
2 tbsp. maple syrup
2 cups water
1 package of ribs
Put the ribs into a roasting pot with the two cups of water, salt and pepper and
whatever seasoning you have in the cupboard. Bake in the oven at 300F with a
lid on until the ribs can barely stay on the bone and you can barely pick them up
without them falling apart.
Fire up the barbecue and sear the ribs to the way you like them with some flames
while adding the mixture of the barbecue sauce, maple syrup, garlic and sweet
chili sauce.
Rub Mix:
Mix together:
1/4 cup paprika
1/4 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup garlic powder
3 tbsp. onion granules
2 tbsp. chilli powder
2 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
This is a true Texas slow-cooked barbecue recipe. We use these at Spur Valley Cantina for our barbecue pork sandwiches, as well as for the prime ingredient in our
award-winning Spilli Chilli recipe.
It can also be served sliced with a barbecue sauce drizzle for a main course entrée.
You will require a whole pork butt (actually a pork shoulder).
They can be either boneless or bone in. Bone in has a little more flavour when
done; however, the boneless are easier to come by if you do not have access to a
butcher.
Rub the pork butt(s) completely and generously with rub mixture. Wrap or cover
and refrigerate overnight.
Make several smoke packets using your favourite flavour of moistened wood chips
wrapped in a foil pouch with holes poked in them.
I prefer applewood for pork, but mesquite, cherry, or hickory will also work
well.
Light one side of your barbecue and set to medium heat. Place the pork butts on
the cool side of the grill, either directly on the grates or in a foil pan. If placing
directly on the grates place a foil drip pan under the grill to catch drippings.
Lower the lid on the barbecue and cook at 250-275F for four to five hours. Adjust
your grill to maintain the lower temperature. Cooking too quickly will affect the
product.
Change the smoke packets as they stop smoking.
When the internal meat temperature reaches 160F, the pork is done. Let stand
covered for 15 minutes and carve. Serve with a drizzle of your favourite barbecue
sauce. A vinegar-based sauce is the best.
Good side dishes are baked potato, potato salad, coleslaw, grilled asparagus, or
corn bread. Leftover pork can be used for pulled pork or perhaps your chilli recipe. Enjoy!
One day in advance prepare the following:
– Submitted by Executive Chef Mike Roberge, Luxor Creek Cantina
– Submitted by Brendan Donahue, Invermere
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Combine first six ingredients. Set aside.
Arrange salmon fillets on a fish griller or tinfoil, skin side down.
Top each fillet with the cranberry mixture.
Place fish on a hot barbecue until the salmon is cooked through, about 10 to 15
minutes.
Do not turn, and do not overcook.
- Submitted by Wallace Ross, Invermere
Barbecued Salmon
Salmon fillet, 1kg
Salt and pepper
Butter
Lemon
Maple syrup
Brown sugar
Tarragon or parsley
Jerry Kohorst’s homemade rack dangles meat over the charcoals.
Campfire Roast Beef
This is more of a method, rather than a consistent recipe. Feel free to add your own
touch with seasonings of your liking.
Typically I pat the roast with Montreal Steak Spice, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Let it sit for an hour or so.
Attached is a picture that shows the custom built rack that dangles a very fine
cable over the centre of the fire. The roast is pierced with a metal rod with various
holes for adjustment.
The roast is hung from the cable, and can be adjusted up and down as the cable has
a hand crank on it, similar to a fishing rod.
The rod also has a hole on each end so the roast can be flipped end for end. Built
into the design is a hood for over the roast to hold the heat in from the top, and a
metal propeller that catches the heat and turns the cable, slowly one way and then
unwinds the other. This keeps the roast moving at all times.
Before you put the roast on, make sure your fire of larch wood (clean burning) has
been burning for an hour or so and has lots of good coals.
Depending on how crispy you want it on the outside, it takes about 2.5 hours to
cook. It can be sped up, but it will mean it is crispier on the outside, and rarer on
the inside.
If you feel the inside isn’t cooking fast or well enough, you can always shave some
off the outside and keep the roast cooking, similar to the Greek Donair method. If
you’d like, add barbecue sauce near the end of the cooking process.
Usually, I complement this meal by cooking the rest of the meal over the campfire
as well. This includes baby potatoes and grilled veggies (carrots, peppers, asparagus). We have even cooked rhubarb crisp over the fire (wrap the baking dish in
tinfoil, and cover with a metal hood or washtub for about one hour).
– Submitted by Jerry Kohorst, Invermere
Cranberry Glazed Salmon
1 cup whole cranberry sauce (not jelly)
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp. soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp. minced fresh ginger
Fresh ground pepper to taste
4 six-ounce salmon fillets, with skin on
Create tinfoil pan and place fillet skin side down. Salt and pepper well. Place four
dollops of butter on the fillet, then sprinkle three tablespoons of brown sugar over
salmon.
Drizzle four tablespoons of real maple syrup and the juice of half a lemon over
top. Sprinkle with herbs and then seal pouch. Place over low heat (high heat on
other side of barbecue.) Should only take about 12 minutes.
This is always a hit with our family.
- Submitted by Gordon Bagan, Invermere
Grilled Portabella Mushrooms
Ingredients:
2 Portabella mushrooms
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
Dash of rosemary
2 cloves of garlic
Dash of ground pepper
Directions:
1. Clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth. Do not soak them in water.
2. Crush the garlic and put in a small mixing bowl.
3. Add the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, rosemary and ground pepper to the mixing
bowl and stir. The oil and vinegar will not mix.
4. Place the mushrooms in a pan or casserole dish that is just large enough.
5. Pour the contents of the mixing bowl over the mushrooms.
6. Cover and place in the fridge for at least two hours.
7. Heat the barbecue to medium heat and grill the mushrooms on both sides until
cooked throughout. You can use any of the remaining sauce to keep them moist
as they grill.
– Submitted by Derek Balderston, Invermere
Stuffed, Barbecued Jalapenos
Cut the tops off eight to 10 jalapenos and scoop out the seeds.
Stuff with your favourite combo of cheeses.
Top with a slice of bacon, secured with a toothpick.
Skewer the jalapenos with a metal skewer and suspend over two pop or beer cans,
on your barbecue.
Barbecue until the bacon cooks and the cheese melts.
Enjoy these savoury treats with a frosty beverage.
– Submitted by Dave Sutherland, Invermere
July 10, 2009
East Carolina “Low Country” BBQ Sauce
1 1/2 cups of distilled vinegar (do not use cider vinegar)
1 tsp. hot sauce
2 tbsp. sugar (white, light brown, or dark brown)
1 tbsp. salt
2 tsp. crushed red pepper
2 tsp. finely ground black pepper
For a traditional “Pig Pickin’” or pulled pork barbecue, pour all the ingredients into a glass jar and shake it. Let the flavours mingle for at least 12 hours, but
a week is even better.
Mop it on the meat with a basting brush once every now and then while cooking. Take the remaining mop and boil to sterilize it. Give the meat one last splash
before serving. Then, serve the sauce on the side, so your guests can drizzle on
more if they wish (and they will).
– Submitted by Brian Geis, Invermere
Chef Chili’s
Chorizo stuffed Peppers
4 large bell peppers (any colour, just make sure they can stand upright)
3 chorizo sausages (take out of the casing)
1/2 Spanish onion, diced (white)
1/2 cup corn niblets
4 cups of cooked rice
4 tbsp. of smoky barbecue sauce
Fresh jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced (optional)
Sauté chorizo till three-quarters cooked.
Add corn, onion and jalapeño.
In mixing bowl, add all ingredients together and mix together with spoon
Stuff peppers and put tops on.
All the above can be done a day in advance, or the day of the barbecue.
Preheat barbecue, using top racks in barbecue or grilling pan. Place peppers
on grill and cook till peppers start to wilt (about 15-18 minutes).
Serve peppers with an ice-cold beverage and enjoy!
– Submitted by Chef Brandon “Chili” Kennedy, Copper Point Golf Course
Sweet and Spicy
BBQ Pork Chops
2 cups applesauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp. barbecue sauce
2 oz. spiced rum
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
Pinch cinnamon
Pinch paprika
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
4 centre cut pork loin chops (can use any cut of pork including skewers or pork
tenderloin).
Mix all marinade ingredients together until sugar is dissolved. For best results,
marinade overnight. Baste with sauce while grilling for a sweet, crispy coating!
– Submitted by Thomas Niddrie, Invermere
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July 10, 2009
Health unit has a safe
drop-off for needles
By Sally Waddington
Pioneer Staff
Reports of a dirty needle found
near J. Alfred Laird School have spurred
a reminder from the Invermere Health
Unit.
“We have a free and confidential
needle exchange program,” said Brenda
Marsman, team leader for the health
unit.
The program has been running for
about five years. The health unit will
take dirty needles and dispose of them
safely, and in return give the person a
new container with clean needles.
“It is my hope that once people are
made aware of this service they will start
to use it,” said public health nurse Jeff
Quinn.
“It makes the community safer and
it is a healthier choice for them. They
have clean needles every time so they
don’t have to re-use dirty needles.”
The confidential service is staffed
by nurses trained to be discreet in their
care.
“We are non-judgmental here,” Jeff
said.
So far, the Invermere needle exchange has not been used, but there are
a couple of reasons for that.
“It’s a little bit due to a lack of
awareness, but also in a small town it is
tough to make yourself known as a drug
user,” Jeff said.
The valley is not immune to drug
use, and the program is a way to protect
the community from the effects.
“Every community seems to have a
pocket of people who are intravenous
drug users,” Jeff said.
“We just have to find them and tell
them about this service.”
The health unit is located at
Invermere District Hospital on 10th
Avenue.
It is open Monday to Friday from
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but closed at
lunchtime.
DISTRICT OF INVERMERE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
OCP and Zoning Bylaw Amendment
NOTICE is given of a Public Hearing to be held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, July 28, 2009, in
the Council Chambers at the District of Invermere Office, 914 - 8th Ave., in the District of
Invermere, to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002.
Bylaw No. 1399, 2009 will amend the Zoning Bylaw No. 1145 as follows:
• By amending the designation of the following lands RR-2 RURAL RESOURCE to R-1 SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, R-3 CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT (MEDIUM DENSITY) and P-2 PARKS
AND OPEN SPACE for Lot 3, Plan NEP74923, District Lot 7158, Kootenay Land District,
Except Plan NEP 75975 & NEP 80168.
The above synopsis is not intended to
be, nor should it be interpreted as the
full text and content of the proposed
“Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.
1399, 2009”. A copy of the proposed
bylaw and relevant background
documents may be inspected at the
District of Invermere municipal office
914 - 8th Ave., Invermere from July 8,
2009 to July 28, 2009. Office hours are
8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through
Friday, excluding holidays.
All persons who believe that their
interest in the property is affected by
the proposed “Zoning Amendment
Bylaw No. 1399, 2009”. may:
• Send written briefs to the District of Invermere prior to the hearing
• Fax written briefs to the District of Invermere prior to the hearing; or
• Present verbal or written briefs at the hearing.
NOTICE is also given that the Council will not accept any written or verbal presentations after
the close of the public hearing.
Rory Hromadnik
Director of Devlopment Services
P.O. Box 339, 914 8th Ave., Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0
Telephone: (250) 342-9281 Fax: (250) 342-2934
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Edgewater market still going strong
after 40 years in business
A line of excited shoppers gathered at
the Edgewater Legion Hall at 10 a.m. on
the dot last Saturday to take in the first
day of the Edgewater Open Market.
The market will be held from 10 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday until September 5th.
Pictured at the top are Doreen Coo-
per, secretary-treasurer of the Edgewater
Legion, and Vi Wittman, president. These
ladies sold more than half of their delicious
baked goods in the first half-hour!
Bottom: Edgewater residents George
and Margrit Thierbach shop for some aloe
vera plants at the market.
Photos by Cayla Gabruck
July 10, 2009
College will offer
construction courses
By Cayla Gabruck
Pioneer Staff
Golden, BC
OPEN HOUSE
Consultation on Proposed Amendment Restricting
Motorized Vessels on the Columbia River
The British Columbia Ministry of Environment and Wildsight, an environmental
organization, have jointly applied to Transport Canada for a proposed
amendment restricting all motorized vessels on the Columbia River between
Fairmont Hot Springs and Donald Station, not including Windermere Lake, where
vessels operating with a motor of 20 hp or less are permitted.
Open houses at the following locations will be held to provide information on the
proposal and solicit feedback:
GOLDEN – Tuesday, July 28, 2009
BRISCO – Wednesday, July 29, 2009
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Golden Seniors’ Centre
Brisco Hall
1401 - 9th Street South
4930 Dorney Road
Golden, BC
Brisco, BC
INVERMERE – Wednesday, July 29, 2009
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Invermere Community Hall
709 - 10th Street
Invermere, BC
More information on the proposed regulations can be found at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/
marinesafety/debs/obs/resources/regulations/crwbc.htm.
Comments regarding the proposed regulation can also be forwarded to:
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Starting this fall, the College of
the Rockies will offer workshops to aid
construction workers in the struggling
economy.
Offered by the Canadian Home
Builders Association of British Columbia, the program is funded by the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market
Agreement and will be available in 14
communities including Invermere.
“These courses are important because they keep the workforce we have
in B.C., they develop the skills of our
existing workers, they attract and recruit
new workers and address regional skills
shortages,” said Susan Shepherd, project manager with the Canadian Home
Builders Association of B.C.
Those who enroll will have a flexible schedule with both on-line and
in-classroom learning. They will come
out of the course with transferable small
business skills, as well as technical and
building code-related training.
The one-day workshops are offered
monthly from September to June and
cost $669. There is financial assistance
available for those who qualify.
“Those who are eligible include
workers who are unemployed, but not
receiving employment insurance; and
those who are employed but underskilled – for example, they do not have a
high school diploma or recognized cer-
tification,” she said. “If they qualify for
financial assistance, the course costs are
reduced to as low as $174.50.”
According to Marilyn Petersen,
Invermere Campus Manager at the College of the Rockies, each program has
10 to 20 hours of pre-study online before the workshop.
“Construction workers in the valley have been asking me for a long time
for courses that facilitate some kind of
professional development in their area,”
Ms. Petersen said.
The workshops are not restricted
to those in the construction field. “For
example, with the Business Planning
course, anyone who is interested in
business planning can take it,” Ms. Petersen said. “Obviously there is going to
be a home-building focus, but anyone
who has interest in that area will benefit
from the course.”
Courses being offered include:
• Business Planning: September 17th
• Construction Law: October 29th
• Project Management: December 10th
• B.C. Building Code: January 21st,
2010
• Marketing and Sales: March 4th,
2010
• Financial Management: April 15th,
2010
• Build Green: June 3rd, 2010
• Certified Energy Advisor: June 22nd
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For information, call the College at
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Blackout affected 13,000
By Pioneer Staff
A power outage on July 5th affected around 13,000 people between
Invermere and Field and lasted up to
eight hours in some areas.
At around 2:30 p.m., a faulty
switch at the Invermere substation cut
power to the upper Columbia Valley.
“A technical crew came out and
immediately began temporary repairs,” said Simon Witherly, communications manager for the B.C. Transmission Corporation.
Crews from Invermere, Golden
and Cranbrook worked through the
night to fix the problem. A permanent repair was completed this week,
although a further outage took place
July 7th to allow the repair, affecting
areas north of Radium for an hour.
A planned new transmission
line between Invermere and Golden
would help the B.C. Transmission
Corporation deal with similar problems, Mr. Witherly said. “A new route
for power would give us more options
to get power moving,” he said.
There was another short outage
on July 6th caused by a lightning
strike, Mr. Witherly said, and power
was reconnected within minutes.
July 10, 2009
VILLAGE OF RADIUM HOT SPRINGS
NOTICE OF PROPOSED
ZONING AMENDMENT
Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Radium
Hot Springs is considering an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw. The
proposed bylaw (Bylaw Number 356) will affect the following property
as highlighted below, with the following zoning change:
Property description:
•
Strata Lot 9, Plan NES2367, District Lot 486, Kootenay District,
located at 109 – 7369 Prospector Ave.
The property is located within the C3 Tourist Recreation Commercial
Zone. The zoning does not include a permitted use of ‘Secondary Suite’.
This amendment will allow a permitted use of ‘Secondary Suite’ for this
Strata Lot only.
The Residences at Fairmont Ridge holds grand opening
A grand opening event was held at Fairmont Hot
Springs on Saturday, June 27th to celebrate the brand
new Residences at Fairmont Ridge. The show suite is now
open for viewing. For info, visit www.fairmontridge.ca.
Getting in character for the celebration pig roast
were, from left: Jarred Minke, Brent Piercy, Sandi Tourond, Tim Tourond, Rob Findlay and Danielle Findlay.
Photo by Leah Shoemaker
All persons who believe that their interest in the property is affected by
the proposed bylaw may submit written presentations to the Village of
Radium Hot Springs, PO Box 340, Radium Hot Springs, BC, V0A
1M0 or Fax: 250-347-9068 prior to the regular Council meeting to be
held on July 22nd, 2009 at 7:30 PM.
The full bylaw and zoning map may be inspected at the Village
Office, 4836A Radium Blvd., during regular office hours. For further
information, contact 250-347-6455.
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July 10, 2009
Four health care groups join forces
to raise $500,000 for emergency equipment
Submitted by Donna Grainger
East Kootenay Foundation for Health
The recent government announcement of the
$4.3-million redevelopment project of the Invermere
District Hospital Emergency Department is great
news for the valley residents.
The Emergency Department will double in size;
this means a requirement for new medical equipment. This priority need has led to a new collaborative partnership between the Auxiliaries of Invermere,
Windermere and Edgewater/Radium; and the East
Kootenay Foundation for Health.
For the first time in the history of the East
Kootenay Health Services Area, the four fundraising
organizations are teaming up to launch the “Together
for Everyone! Invermere District Hospital Emergency
Department”campaign to raise $500,000 in phase one
for equipment for the local hospital.
When the four thought of naming the campaign,
they looked closely at the efforts of the many individuals (municipal leaders, politicians, health officials,
physicians and community members) who worked
diligently together to get the project approved. Those
individuals did not focus on the impact for themselves
but rather for everyone who would benefit.
And with that, the “Together for Everyone!” message was developed and thanks to an eye-catching
design by Will McKenzie of Pixel Planet Design in
Invermere, the strategy was born.
“All four of these organizations have an impact
on the success of our Emergency Department. Over
the years they all have raised significant funds for the
benefit of our facilities and Interior Health is grateful for their support and dedication to health care in
the Columbia Valley. By joining together to meet the
pressing need of the new Emergency Department,
the four believe they can reach their fundraising goal
within the time frame of the next year and half,” said
Rose Bard, Invermere Health Services Administrator
for Interior Health.
The Together for Everyone! campaign is already off
to a great start with several events planned. The Auxiliaries and East Kootenay Foundation for Health hope
that the public will join in and get behind their efforts
and those of businesses, service clubs and others that
want to provide the Invermere Emergency Department with leading edge technology and equipment.
Events coming up include:
• July 11th: Hot Dog Sale at Invermere Home
Hardware (Windermere Auxiliary)
• July 18th: Bratwurst Sale at Invermere Home
Hardware (Invermere Auxiliary)
• July 18th: Edgewater Farmers’ Market (Edgewater/Radium Auxiliary)
• July 25th and August 1st: Invermere Farmers’
Market (Invermere Auxiliary)
• August 15th: Second Annual Celebrating Health
Care Golf Tournament at Copper Point (Kootenay
Savings Credit Union, East Kootenay Foundation for
Health, and Windermere Auxiliary)
• September 21st-27th: Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign (Invermere Auxiliary and East Kootenay
Foundation for Health)
• October 3rd: Second Annual “Sensational Seconds” Fashion Show (Invermere Auxiliary)
You can make a donation at the Invermere District Hospital or on-line at www.ekfh.ca.
Your purchase of articles from the Invermere
Thrift Shop will also help. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4
p.m., Thursday to Saturday. For more information,
contact your local heath care auxiliary.
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July 10, 2009
Valley SPORTS
Golf Briefs
Radium Resort Ladies’ Club
During the last week of June the ladies’ club played
Three Blind Mice. Pat Andruschuk took first place,
Joyce McLeod took second and the hardest working
golfer was Penny Perrin, who also won the deuce-pot.
The Resort ladies would like to acknowledge club
pro Matt Barker, who golfed 200 holes on June 15th
raising over $1,000 for the British Columbia ALS Society. Matt’s marathon started at 6 a.m. and he continued golfing throughout the day, battling a late-day
thunderstorm while shooting some pretty impressive
scores. Way to go, Matt!
The Resort Ladies meet every Thursday morning
and welcome new members and guests. If you would
like information about the club, please call Doris at
250-342-2649.
Windermere Ladies’ Club
The June 24th game of Putts PlusNet was won
by Pat Andruschuk, Sherry Avery and Nora Efford.
Rayleen Oram took home the Deuce Pot and Pat Andruschuk also won the Putting Pot.
Twenty ladies turned out on July 1st for the early
morning tee times, starting at 9 a.m. Hawaiian Ball
(formerly know as Orange Ball) was the game. The
team of Helga Boker, Gail Cole, Gail Wilfley and Barb
Cameron won with a total of 31. The Putting Pot was
shared by Carol Stanford, Gail Cole, Gail Wilfley and
Sharyn Schmidt with 29 putts. Congratulations to Pat
Andruschuk for getting an Eagle on the 18th hole!
Remember to sign up the week before for morning golf. Call the club house if you would like to join
the group or need to cancel.
Copper City Cruisers unseat reigning champs
In an historic upset, the Copper City Cruisers beat
Rich Martin’s undefeated Dream Team in the Native Ball
Tournament from June 19th to 21st. “In the seven-year
history that Rich Martin has been running this tournament, it is the first time that they have ever been beaten,”
Cruiser Laurie Lesmeister explained. “Some of the boys
on the team said that it was the girls that really helped
to kick butt! I honestly feel it is because we were working
together as a team.”
Pictured: front row, from left – Edie Elias, Cindy
MacKay, Kanga (mascot), Laurie Lesmeister, Lindsay
Johnston. Middle row, from left – Brian Jardine, Justin
Heslip, Gord Felker, John Helm, Ben Heslip, Tammy Hytopher, Joe Evanoff, Matt Carefoote. Back row – Frank
Sam and Russell Nicholas. Missing are: Pete Nicholas,
Chantal Gallacher, Kerry Elingboe, Jay Wilisky and
Charlene Miller.
Photo submitted by Laurie Lesmeister
The Green Zone: golfers, share the love
By Harold Hazelaar
Pioneer Columnist
A few weeks ago, I wrote about a local who
decided it was time to take up the game of golf. I
haven’t heard from him since I wrote the column,
so I’m not sure if I embarrassed him too much or
not! Stacy Szabo, when he’s not trying to learn
the great pastime called golf, operates a relatively
new business in town called Sportuccino’s Lifestyle
Company. It is all about getting sporting gear into
the hands of people at an affordable price. Their
goal is to help people get outside to enjoy all that
Invermere has to offer.
“We don’t want costly gear being a hindrance
to that. Our slogan is, ‘Get in gear, Invermere’ and
we stand behind that 100 percent. Athletes are constantly looking for deals on gear especially during
tougher economic times,” Stacy said.
“This year Sportuccino’s is working at creating
a golf centre for all levels of players. Many of the
local courses have been very supportive and also
share this vision because this is one way they can
give back to the community.
“Sportuccino’s is in the process of gathering
clubs that will fit all levels of play. We have just inventoried 10 used club sets that fit the budget for
new golfers who just want to get out and play. We
also have consigned new sets for those who play
more often.
“Sportuccino’s would like to see the golfing
community share the vision and their love for the
game with others. They can do this by bringing in
their experienced clubs to consign or even donate
the proceeds to a charity of their choice.
“We are a step closer to being able to bring the
sports community together with the construction
of our cappuccino bar. Like-minded people will
soon be able to boast about their latest adventures
while cradling their favourite beverage.”
Swing by and say hello at their location across
from the liquor store in Invermere or call 250-3423669.
The Green Zone Quote of the Week is by U.S.
President Woodrow Wilson: “Golf is a game in which
one endeavoors to control a ball with implements ill
adapted for the purposes.”
July 10, 2009
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July 10, 2009
Lake management plan
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By Sally Waddington
Pioneer Staff
Community members are being
asked to provide input on a management plan for Lake Windermere.
The Regional District of East
Kootenay is hosting workshops on
Monday, July 20th, to discuss the vision, goals and objectives set for the
Lake Windermere Management Plan.
“The goal of the workshops is to
solicit information from local residents
and lake users about what their concerns and vision are for the future of the
lake,” said Karen MacLeod, planner for
the regional district.
The management plan was started
last November. The regional district and
the District of Invermere partnered to
contract with Catherine Berris Associates of Vancouver to create the plan.
The decision came about after the
creation of the East Kootenay Integrated Lake Management Partnership
in 2006, a collective of local, provincial
and federal government and First Na-
tions groups. The partnership has created reports and guidelines that have
been used for the plan.
“The partnership believes the guidelines will help focus where new development could be located on the lake
while sustaining priceless natural public
assets and maintaining the economic viability of the area,” said chair Heather
Leschied.
The input of residents and property
owners is vital to the plan’s success, Karen MacLeod said.
“The plan will guide the long term
management of the lake and direct local
government planning for the lake and
shoreline,” Ms. MacLeod said, “therefore the plan will be the most useful if
property owners and lake users support
the recommendations within the plan.”
The first of two public meetings
will be held at Windermere Community Hall on Monday, July 20th. The
first workshop will be held from 2 to 4
p.m., and the second from 7 to 9 p.m.
For more info, call Karen at 250-4890313.
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Submitted by Wildsight
The Lake Windermere Project invites all individuals, families, organizations and businesses to participate
in non-motorized activity on the lake
on Sunday, July 12th.
Lake Windermere Non-Motorized Day is an initiative of the Lake
Windermere Project and is supported
by the Columbia Valley Chamber
of Commerce and the District of
Invermere.
Lake Windermere is a resource
that is being heavily used by the motorized-based recreation community
and those who wish to kayak, canoe
or sail are finding it increasingly difficult.
“We feel that by arranging a
day to encourage these low-impact
sports, we will create an atmosphere
that welcomes traditional recreation
on the lake,” says Heather Leschied,
Lake Windermere Project Program
Manager.
Sailboats, canoes, kayaks, wind-
surfers, paddleboats, dinghies, rafts,
rowboats, water-wings and all other
motor-free vessels are welcome and
encouraged to participate.
Although the whole day is dedicated to non-motorized recreation,
participants are welcome to meet at
10 a.m. in front of the James Chabot
Park swimming area in Athalmer to
take to the lake together.
If you do not own a non-motorized vessel, but would like to try one
for Non-Motorized Day, they can be
rented from several locations around
the lake. It is best to pre-book your
vessel to ensure availability.
The Lake Windermere Project is
made possible by generous support
from Wildsight, Environment Canada, Columbia Basin Trust, the Real
Estate Foundation of B.C., Unilever-Evergreen, and those community
members who have donated through
the Lake Windermere Ambassadors
program. For more information,
contact Heather Leschied, Program
Manager, at 250-341-6898.
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Chocoholic buffet in Fairmont to die for
By Cayla Gabruck
Pioneer Staff
The chocoholic buffet at Dapper’s Landing Restaurant in Fairmont is every woman’s dream. Actually,
it’s everyone’s dream – man, woman or child.
The buffet is piled high with decadent chocolate delicacies: Bernard Callebaut chocolate mousse,
chocolate crème brûlée, chocolate cheesecake, double
chocolate muffins, triple chocolate cookies, a scrumptious chocolate fondue and more.
Drop in any Wednesday from 2 to 5 p.m. to eat
your fill of chocolate for just $14.50 for an adult and
$8.50 for children under 12.
The chocoholic buffet is one of the changes husband-and-wife team Adrian and Lara McCormack
have introduced to the food and beverage program at
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.
Adrian and Lara are now managing three restaurants at the resort: Dapper’s Landing, formerly known
as The Atrium; Rockies at Riverside, formerly known
as The Sportsman’s Lounge; and the clubhouse at
Mountainside Golf Course.
Both have a wealth of experience in the hospitality
industry. Adrian, former head chef at Strand’s Restaurant in Invermere, worked in a number of prestigious
restaurants in England before coming to Canada.
Lara, born in Sherwood Park, Alberta, worked at
St. Andrews Golf Course in Scotland and several London restaurants before meeting Adrian.
The two moved to Canada in 1997. They have
two children: Aidan, 4, and Emma, 2.
All three of the Fairmont restaurants have been redesigned, and new menus created to reflect their new
personalities.
“It’s so exciting for me to have people walk through
the door and say: ‘Wow, I can’t believe this is the same
place,’” Lara said.
The Bernard Callebaut chocolate mousse and chocolate
crème brûlée, pictured here, are only a fraction of the delicacies featured in the Chocoholic Buffet.
Dapper’s Landing, Lara said, is her baby. Gone are
the green carpet and white walls, replaced with rich
eggplant walls, sophisticated chocolate brown leather
furniture, a welcoming fireplace and beautiful historic
photographs.
Lara chose the name Dapper’s Landing as a tribute to Dapper Ede, one of the original valley pioneers.
Coincidentally, one of Dapper’s descendants, golf
course superintendent Dale Wilder, currently works
at the resort.
“People walk in and they get to see a part of Fairmont’s history that has never been acknowledged,”
Lara said. “His family is very grateful.”
Dapper’s Landing is a family restaurant with daily
specials including the chocoholic buffet, pasta night,
and burger-and-beer night.
Rockies at Riverside has also undergone huge renovations.
Now hailed as a gastro-pub, which means “food
before drink”, big-screen televisions, leather chairs and
low lighting create a unique and lively atmosphere.
“You come to Rockies for the good food and have
a pint while you’re there, not the other way around,”
Lara explained.
Patrons will enjoy traditional pub food, including
Aberdeen Angus burgers, bangers and mash (sausages
and mashed potatoes), and chicken pot pie.
Both Dapper’s Landing and Rockies at Riverside
are located at the Riverside Golf Course, on the west
side of the highway.
But the changes don’t stop there. Patrons at the
Mountainside Golf Course clubhouse on the east side
of the highway are enjoying the addition of a 16-foot
bar. Golfers can sit at the bar and have a drink, or grab
one on their way back to the course.
“The great thing is that if you want a hot dog to
go, we can do that – but if you want to enjoy a rack of
lamb on the patio, you can have that, too!” Lara said.
Above all, Lara said that the main emphasis at all
three restaurants is quality food and excellent service.
“We are really focusing on the homemade aspect,”
she said. “We have our own baker in-house, we make
all of our sauces from scratch, we grow our own herbs
in a greenhouse at the resort, and we are working with
as many local producers as possible.”
For more information or for reservations, call
250-345-6346.
Stampede
breakfast
big hit
Joey Bohdan, 11,
left, and Joss Palmer,
11, of Radium woke up
just in time to watch the
Stampede parade and
enjoy a free pancake
breakfast at the Melting
Pot Eatery in Radium
on Friday. Throughout
the morning about 300
people visited the restaurant to enjoy the event.
Photo by
Cayla Gabruck
July 10, 2009
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Phone: 250-341-6299
Fax: 250-341-6229
GARAGE SALE
ANNOUNCEMENT
CHEERS & JEERS
COMMERCIAL SPACE
SUITE FOR RENT
house FOR RENT
Annual Fairmont Lions Sale,
Saturday, July 11th, 9am2pm. Household items, tools,
antiques, gardening and sports
equipment, furniture and other
miscellaneous items. REAL
STORAGE WINDERMERE.
Scrapbooking Supplies, local,
creative memories consultant
for traditional and digital
scrapbooking. Call Kathy, 250270-0254.
Jeers to the D.O.I. for hiring
ultra hot babes for downtown
gardening. Pretty sure by Labor
Day I’ll be in a collision. Have a
spectacular summer!
Storage
Super nice, bright 1 bdrm
basement suite. Heated tile,
carpeted, new W/D, 4 stainless
appliances, sound insulated,
N/S, N/P, available early July
to mature responsible tenant.
Ideal for single person. $700/
month including utilities and
wireless internet. Westside Park.
250-341-7246
FOR RENT
Zehnder’s Local Beef
Including smokies, pepperoni,
garlic coil & jerky
(Raised without antibiotics &
artificial growth hormones)
Now available at Grant’s Foods
503 – 7th Avenue
Panache Building, Invermere,
BC. Beautiful building near
public beach and walking
distance to hundreds of condos
in Canada’s most perfect fourseason town! 2400 feet on main,
with two 1200-foot world-class
apartments up. Perfect location
for restaurant or retail. For info,
call 250-342-5525.
Office/Retail space for lease on
8th Ave. Two 600 sq. ft. units,
large store front windows, on
street parking, 1 year lease. Call
250-342-6912, Mountain Creek
Properties.
Detached, 1 bdrm apartment.
Furnished or not. Windermere.
250-341-6018.
Saturday, July 11th, 9:00am
– noon. Misc. household items,
small dresser, queen sized bed.
217 13th Ave. Will be cancelled
if raining.
Friday, July 10th, 6:00pm9:00pm, Saturday, July 11th
, 9:00am-9:00pm. Kids pool,
treasures to go! 1702-6th Ave.
(near Kinsmen beach).
Saturday, July 11th, 8:00am.
Huge selection, 405 – 4th Ave.
Athalmer.
Players, volunteers, vendors
wanted for BALLFEST. Fun slow
pitch tournament, festival
weekend. August 7-9. Call
Lindsay 250-342-0420 or visit
www.fundamentalevents.com.
Nice Hair Emporium is now open
and taking appointments. Call
250-688-0249.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Alcoholics Anonymous. Open
to all. Regular meetings of the
Columbia Valley A.A. are held
at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sunday
and Wednesday at the Valley
Connection, far end of the
Service B.C. building, 625-4th
Street, Invermere. The Radium
Friendship Group meets at
8 p.m. Friday at the Catholic
Church, east side of main street,
Radium.
thank you
Thank you for donating to the
Food Bank. The need for food
has increased substantially this
year. There is always a need for
tuna fish.
CHEERS & JEERS
Cheers to My Honey! For the
fantastic week in Invermere!
Can’t wait to go back in August!
I love you!
ANNOUncement
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6
International Student Program
HOMESTAYS NEEDED
School District No. 6 (Rocky Mt.) requires host families
in Invermere to accommodate International students for
David Thompson Secondary School starting September 2009.
Host families provide a family environment with a private
bedroom, three meals a day, a study area, transportation
assistance and high speed internet access.
Remuneration of $600.00 per month per child is paid for
hosting a student.We need your support now! Homestays are
required to submit a criminal records check.
If interested please contact Lori Sluth
(Homestay Coordinator Invermere) at 250-346-3377
NEWHOUSE
MULTI STORAGE
Various sizes available.
Now with climate
controlled units.
Call 250-342-3637
STORAGE SPACE – assorted
sizes, easy access, immediate
availability, long-term or
short-term. Deck Properties
Warehouse, Industrial Park,
250-342-3166.
COMMERCIAL SPACE
Financial professional looking
for other professionals to share
space with. I have a great
location with excess room.
Please call 250-270-0270.
Attention Contractors! Secure
20-foot storage container in
fenced yard. Larger lots also
available. Invermere Industrial
Park. Call 250-342-2100 or 250346-3011.
Commercial space for rent, 1800
sq. ft. plus compound, prime
location in the Industrial Park.
Call Deck Properties, 250-3423166.
Prime Radium office space, 8002400 sq.ft. 403-559-9625.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
GOING AWAY TO SCHOOL?
Shared accommodation close to
SAIT and U of C. Fully furnished
house in great neighbourhood,
$600/month includes utilities,
wireless hi-speed internet,
cable. Call 250-345-0004 for
more info.
SUITE FOR RENT
One or two bdrm bungalows, by
the week or month, 250-3456365 Fairmont Bungalows.
2 bdrm, furnished basement
suite with private entrance. N/S,
N/P, all appliances, utilities not
included. $975/month, available
immediately. 403-874-0483,
references required. 5 mins from
downtown Invermere.
COMMERCIAL SPACE
Opportunity DOES Knock Twice
2,000 sq. ft. Main Street Rockies Restaurant on
Main Street Radium Hot Springs.
Small Manager’s suite, Liquor License available,
including the scenic View Deck.
Seasonal Staggered lease rate for long term tenant.
Newly renovated location
with attractive monthly base rate.
1 250 342 1524 - David
2 bdrm suite available midAugust. $850, 5 appliances, does
not include Hydro. N/P, N/S, 250342-7096 or 250-342-1230.
2 bdrm suite in Invermere,
bright & clean, N/S, N/P, close
to schools, fridge, stove, W/D,
available immediately, 250342-1588.
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, $750 - $850/month + DD.
Utilities not included, 250-3428781.
3 bedroom main floor Invermere,
year-round rental, lake and
mountain views, close to beach,
D/W, shared laundry, $1050/
month + part utilities, N/S,
references required, avail Aug
1st. Call 250-342-9605 evenings
or 250-342-8640 day.
Invermere, 3 bdrm, 2 bath,
bright and spacious 1400 sq. ft.
upper suite. Landscaped yard,
large deck, Jacuzzi tub, walking
distance to schools. $1100/
month + ½ utilities. 250-6881244.
Contact
250-342-5914
for seasonal or long term
rentals or go online at
www.EricRedeker.com
“Available Now”
Rockies West
Realty
Independently Owned & Operated
Radium duplex, 2 or 4 bdrm, all
appliances included, N/S, N/P,
new building. Call 403-2576253 or email bradyh@telus.
net .
EXCELLENT LOCATION.
Very nice Invermere home
on quiet cul-de-sac, walking
distance to Kinsmen Beach and
Downtown, 3 bdrm up, 2 down,
large private backyard, wood
and electric heat. Dishwasher,
Stove, Fridge, W/D included.
Available June 1st, $1400.00 +
util. 250-270-0270.
Fairmont/Columbia
Lake,
5 bdrm, 3 bath, furnished,
Nanofibre internet, very clean,
very private, N/S, N/P, references
required, $1300/month + util.
+ DD, 250-342-8626.
Invermere townhouse with lots
of upgrades. 3 bdrm, 3 bath,
developed basement, single
garage and large communal
yard. 5 min walk to downtown.
Furnished or unfurnished.
$1500/month + utilities. N/S N/P,
references required. Avail Sept
1st, 403-697-4319.
Great deal on 4 bdrm Jade
Landing, Canal Flats. 2
bath, partially furnished, all
appliances, $1200/month OBO.
(250)801-0209. Avail Aug 1st.
Radium, 2 bdrm trailer, fenced
yard with out-building, partially
furnished. $900/month plus
utilities, N/S. Call 250-3423841.
July 10, 2009
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• Fax: 250-341-6229
•Email: [email protected]
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house FOR RENT
house FOR RENT
condo FOR RENT
condo FOR RENT
HOUSE FOR SALE
condo FOR SALE
Manufactured
home
in
Windermere, large corner lot,
2-3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appliances,
propane forced air, laminate
flooring, wall to wall carpeting,
closed in porch, unfinished
basement and double garage.
Close to school. N/S. Available
July 1, $1400/month + utilities
and DD. Long term family
preferred. 780-883-0550.
Windermere, 3 bdrm, 2 bath,
laundry, large deck with great
view, clean, bright and quiet,
across from school. N/S, N/S,
long-term.
$1325/month
including utilities. Available
immediately. 250-341-5316.
Radium, large 1 bdrm condo, 2
full bath w/den, Sable Resorts.
Fully furnished, in-suite laundry,
fireplace, deck, BBQ, pool and 2
hot tubs, heated underground
parking, N/S, N/P, $775/month
includes utils, 403-836-9877
(Brent).
Invermere on the lake, new
luxury fully furnished condo. 2
bdrm plus den, 2 bath, facing
lake, underground parking.
Avail. immediately. Weekly,
monthly or long-term. Call 403561-0111.
House for Trade or Sale
Wanted home in Columbia
Valley to trade for new, modern,
furnished house in Calgary,
reduced. Adjacent to Elks Golf
Course and close to D/T. Call
Ray 403-920-3359, google MLS
C3366099.
Affordable downtown Invermere
condo, 2 bdrm, $159, 000 + GST,
250-341-1182.
3 bdrm, 2 bath house, 5
appliances, large yard, close
to schools, N/S. $1350/month
includes hydro. 250-342-0797.
Westside Park Invermere, 3
bdrm, 2 ½ bath. 4 new stainless
appliances + W/D. Open plan,
sunny, warm, quiet family
neighbourhood, unfurnished,
strictly no smokers or pets. Suit
responsible, quiet, working
tenants. Separate occupied
basement unit. References
and security deposit. Available
immediately,
$1400/month
includes utilities, free wireless
internet, 250-341-7246.
5 bdrm home available August
1st. Nice views, great location,
large yard, hot tub. 403-6209428.
Invermere, 4 bdrm, 3 ½ bath
w/finished walk-out, open
living space & family room, off
street parking, family oriented
neighbourhood.
Walking
distance to schools, W/D, fridge,
stove, D/W, microwave. N/S,
N/P, available August 1st , $1400
+ util + DD, 250-341-3144.
Invermere bright walk-out! Very
clean,allinclusive,hydro,utilities,
high speed internet, cable,
year round yard maintenance,
huge yard, new W/D
& appliances, huge windows,
slate tile floors. One good cat or
dog possible, N/S, no partiers.
Perfect for quiet couple, close to
beach & amenities, $950, 250342-6899 or 250-688-7798.
1 bdrm cedar cabin in
Edgewater. $550 + utilities. N/
S, N/P, available Aug. 1st. 250347-9385.
Edgewater house on 3 acres,
ground level, 3 bdrm, 2 full
baths. Never lived in, 5 brand
new appliances, available
immediately, $1050 + util, 403650-8654.
condo FOR RENT
3 bdrm, 2 bath townhome plus
garage in downtown Invermere,
$1350 + utilities, N/P, 250-3411182.
Brand new, never lived in!
Lakeview Meadows 3 bdrm, 2.5
bath top floor executive condo.
SS appliances, granite, slate and
hardwood finishes, gas fireplace.
Backs Copper Point Golf Course.
Full use of amenities include:
indoor pool, tennis, beach
access, paved walking/biking
trails, underground parking and
storage. Great views! N/S, $1500
+ hydro, phone & cable. Long
term only, references required,
250-341-6090.
Newer 2 bdrm condo in Radium.
Sunny, spacious, newly painted.
5 appliances, A/C, wood stove.
Radium, new 2 bdrm condos. Large bath w/shower and
Furnished $1250, unfurnished oversized tub. Front and rear
$1050, long-term lease required, decks. N/P, N/S. $1000/month
403-816-6007.
+ utilities + DD. Avail July 1st,
short or long-term, 250-347Radium “The Pinewood” 0017 or 250-688-0218.
professionally furnished 1200
sq.ft., 2 bdrm, 2 bath, in suite Lake views, block to the beach,
laundry, deck, BBQ, underground 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo. August or
parking, N/S, N/P, references, September possession. Beautiful
vacation or long-term rental, new condo with lake view, pool,
780-467-9220 or 780-914- hot tubs, exercise room, granite
3497.
counters, hardwood laminate,
2 bdrm townhouse in Black Forest
Village, pet-friendly, $1300/
month. Call 250-342-0838.
Radium, 2 bdrm, 2 full bath
w/den, Sable Resorts. Fully
furnished, in-suite laundry,
deck, BBQ, pool and 2 hot tubs,
heated underground parking,
N/S, N/P, $925/month includes
utils. 403-836-9877 (Brent).
Condo in Blackforest Village.
$1100/month + utilities. 250342-3826.
neutral
décor,
stainless
appliances, W/D, underground
parking, $1150/month. Phone
Christine 403-257-2984 or 403804-8867, email cogrady6@
shaw.ca.
2 bdrm, 2 bath unfurnished
condo in Pinewood, Radium,
fireplace, $900/month, includes
utilities. Available immediately,
403-560-5603.
2 bdrm condo near Sobeys, N/S,
N/P. Quiet folks only need apply,
$800/month, 250-342-6255.
Gorgeous 2 bdrm, 2 bath + den
condo @ Sable Ridge, Radium,
access to underground parking,
clubhouse pool & hot tub, 250342-0200.
VACATION RENTAL
R.V. lots to rent. Daily, weekly,
monthly and yearly, 250-3498212 or 250-349-7568.
3 R.V. timeshare weeks (shoulder
season) at Radium Valley
Vacation Resort. For price and
information call 250-804-1048.
HOUSE FOR SALE
3 bdrm, 3 bath home in
immaculate condition. Open
concept, hardwood, ceramic,
carpet. Gorgeous mountain
& lake views, 2 mins. walk to
Kinsmen Beach. A must see
$419,000, 250-342-7396.
RANCH HOUSE
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Completely renovated house
on 2.5 acres located outside of
Windermere, in Elkhorn Country
Estates, an exclusive private
gated community, one of only
11 estates included in phase
one. 4 bdrm, 2 bath, security
system, working shutters, all
services underground, furniture
included, recently appraised,
$485,000. Call Elkhorn Ranch
at 250-342-0617 or 250-3421268.
Price reduced for immediate
sale. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, needs
exterior work, large corner lot.
Offers taken, 780-633-0595,
780-993-1579 (cell).
condo FOR SALE
3 Bdrm condo with single car
garage in a 50+ complex.
Ground floor entry, completely
updated interior with finished
basement. Each floor 1040 sq. ft.
Close to hospital and downtown.
Underground sprinklers, air
conditioning, in-floor heating,
tile and hardwood floors. Carpet
in MB and basement, main floor
laundry- too many updates to
list. $379,000. Please call for
more information. 250-3425105 or 250-342-3838.
Heron Point, Invermere, ¼
share available, best unit in
the complex, fully furnished,
ground floor, walk-out to yard,
2 min. walk from both beach
and downtown, 3 bdrm, 2 bath,
pool, hot tub, fitness room,
storage, great view of the lake
and beach, $135,000, 250-6882667.
Priced for
quick sale!
2 bdrm, 2 bath unfurnished
condo in Pinewood, Radium,
fireplace, A/C, 403-560-5603.
1 bdrm, great for independent
seniors, newly renovated,
behind hospital, beside park,
south facing, small pet allowed,
laundry, dishwasher, parking.
Call 250-342-3103 (eve), 250688-0083 (cell). No agents
please.
MOBILE HOME FOR SALE
2003 Double Wide, 3 bdrm,
2 bath, Estate Sale. Excellent
condition, ready to be moved.
$90,000 OBO. 250-347-7770.
ACREAGES/LOTS FOR SALE
Exclusive Private
Gated Acreage
Absolutely
spectacular
surroundings with unobstructed
view straight down the snow
capped
Fairmont
Rocky
Mountain Range. Very private
yet only 2 mins. to the beach
& Windermere. Services to lot.
Architectural controls ensure
your investment, as well as
no building commitment. See
welist.com. Invermere. Must be
seen to be appreciated, 250342-1167.
Sunny South facing 59’ x 120‘
level lot, zoned R1MH in Canal
Flats. Located on Spruce Avenue,
between cedar fence and huge
tree, $75,000, 250-342-7179.
house for sale
2004, 39 ft. Terry Park Model
MUST SELL!
$110,000 OBO
Located on a titled lot in
Valley’s Edge Resort. Five
minutes north of Radium.
Beautiful mountain setting,
swimming pool, and clubhouse.
Deck and landscaping are
complete including outdoor fire
pit BBQ and some contents.
Call 403-828-8402 or 403-238-3391
July 10, 2009
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ACREAGES/LOTS FOR SALE
Misc. For Sale
Misc. For Sale
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
VEHICLE FOR SALE
Kicking Horse
Mountain Resort, Golden
www.adlerdevelopment.ca
250-344-8447
[email protected]
All built-in appliances, white:
Jenn-Air wall oven, Panasonic
1000W Microwave, Stainless
Bosch dishwasher, Kitchen-Aid
compactor, misc. items. Good
working condition. 250-3420279 or 250-342-5221 (cell).
Sportuccino’s
Lifestyle Company
has used gear! We want your
good quality summer gear too.
Consign your bikes, water sports,
camping supplies, racquets,
clothing, etc…at our store
across from the liquor store or
call 250-342-3669.
2007 Yamaha YZF450. Runs
great, well maintained, low
kilometres, never raced. $6500
OBO. 250-341-8050.
1995 Honda Odyssey Van, one
owner, no rust. Call 250-3476396.
wanted
Large Chest Freezer in good
working order. 250-342-1526
FOR SALE BY
OWNER
Pure bred Beagle puppies for
sale, $150 OBO. 3 females, 1
male, ready to go, 250-3421135, Heather.
9140 Smith Street (off Main
Avenue)
Nice mountain views
Large walk-out lot
Older 3 bdrm manufactured
home currently on lot
$120,000
Contact 250-341-1656.
1 ½ acres close to Windermere
Golf Course. Views of Chisel Peak
and Sawtooth range. $259,900.
250-342-0285.
Call
250-341-6299
to place your
classified ad.
pets
Misc. For Sale
Top quality Hay, Alfalfa, grass
mix, round bales. Call Elkhorn
Ranch, 250-342-0617.
Quality Top Soil & Manure.
Top Soil $160/dump truck load,
$70/pick-up load. Manure
$100/pick-up load. Call, 250342-1268.
Excellent screened sandy top
soil. $150/truck load, $50/pick
up. Aspen Meadows, 250-2700590.
Bowflex Power Pro $500 OBO,
250-345-6666 or 250-2709091.
Full motocross gear, helmet,
boots, (2) pants, chest protector
& more, $600. Super reliable
Gateway Desktop Pentium
4, 3.2GH2 processor. 200GB
memory, 1GB dual channel
memory, Windows XP NVIDA
9400 graphics card + 17”
monitor, $700. 8’ Showbiz
Whitewater Riot kayak, $400.
Wavemaster portable water
filled punching bag, $150.
Interior World high end Queen
wooden frame & mattress, $450,
250-347-6420.
Beds for Sale. Single with
wooden headboard, box spring,
Simmons mattress, bedding and
quilt, $250 OBO. Roll away bed
includes mattress, cover sheets
and pillows, $90 OBO. 250-3456610.
Roland HP555G digital piano.
Great for student, school, church,
$1500. Call 250-342-3554.
Curtis Hawk Windsurfer. Good
condition, $375 OBO. 250-3479385.
boats for sale
2-man fiberglass sailboat and
trailer. Nearly new sail and
rudder. Boat and trailer need
some TLC. $300. 250-345-6270.
72 Vanguard 10 ft. Truck Camper.
No bathroom. F/S/F, fair to good
condition. Sleeps 4, clean. One
piece roof. $500. 250-345-6270.
Cobra Kayak. Sit on top Touring
Kayak complete with backrest,
hatches, straps, adjustable
foot pedals & rudder system,
$750.00. Please call 250-3426369 or 250-342-1795.
1998 Chris Craft 20’ Bowrider.
Inboard Volvo Penta 5.0 Litre V8
power trim/tilt. Snap in carpet,
full canvas package plus travel
tarp, twin axle trailer, low hours.
$20,000 OBO, 403-613-4551 or
250-342-2591.
Zodiac Futura Sport Mark 2
Inflatable Boat. 13.8’ with
steering console, EZ loader trailer
and Yamaha 30 horsepower 4
stroke motor. $9000. Please call
250-341-5678
Estate Sale
ART COLLECTION
Limited Edition Prints by the following artists:
Karl E. Wood
R.S. Parker
Nita Engle
Merv Brandel
Original Native Art by
Daniel Millard
This Saturday and Sunday
July 11 & 12 – 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
th
th
4261 Toby Creek Road • 250-342-6594
MOTOR HOMES/TRAILERS
1999 19’ Terry Trailer, sleeps 4,
bathroom, fridge, stove and
microwave. $9,500 OBO, 3429374
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
Misc. for sale
Robert Bateman
Roland Gissling
Phone: 250-341-6299
Fax: 250-341-6229
RESORT PROP. FOR SALE
8 acres of hay meadow.
Beautiful mountain view with
great building opportunity.
Near Wilmer, Toby Hill Road,
$425,000.00. Call 250-3422802.
Wilmer Property
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We supply parts
and service
FOR ALL MAKES of:
• snowmobiles
• motorcycles
• quads
2005 National Seabreeze class
A motorhome, 31 ½’, 2 slides,
leather captains chairs, backup camera, hydraulic levelers,
loaded, 7200 miles, Ford V10,
$69,000, 250-342-7682.
1997 Jeep Cherokee Ltd. Fully
equipped, 145,000 km, ready
for off road with Warn winch for
front & back, raised suspension
& protective plates, great
condition, $7900 OBO, 250-3417155.
1998 Ford 4WD ½ ton, $5000.
1999 Chev Van, diesel, $6500.
2000 Ford F350 4x4 XLT, $11,500.
All reasonable offers considered.
View at 1101 6th St, Invermere
or call 250-688-0950.
VEHICLE FOR SALE
2000 Chev 1500 LT extended
cab 4x4, 195,000 km, 2 sets
of wheels & tires, 6” lift, good
shape, $10,900 OBO, 250-3415628 or 250-342-5224.
1989 XL F250 pick-up, single
cab, 8’ box, excellent mechanical
condition. 1978 8’ camper, 10’
aluminum boat with gas electric
motor, trailer, $3600 OBO for all.
Call any time, 250-341-3502,
250-270-0219 (cell).
2001 Toyota Tacoma, V6, 4x4,
automatic, extended cab, TRD
(off road package), locking rear
diff., factory box liner, towing
package, 2 sets of tires, 144,000
kms., excellent condition.
$15,900. Call 250-342-3306.
2002 Pontiac Sunfire, yellow, 2.2
L, 4 cylinder, 5 speed manual,
120,000 km, 2 door, CD, great on
gas, excellent condition, $4750
OBO, 250-342-6918.
2006 Dodge Power Wagon. V8
quad cab, fully loaded, 75,000
kms. Call Dave, 250-341-7203.
1977 Chev Malibu Classic, $3000
firm, 250-342-8474 or 250-3418033 (cell).
Premium, 1981 Park Avenue.
low kms, all original. Bob 250341-6018.
1988 Chev Cargo Van. Reliable,
but need seals, good tires. $500.
250-345-6270.
Black Tonneau cover, Dodge
1500, $700. 1987 Chev S-10,
runs good, $700. Grey canopy to
fit Chev S-10, $50. Older quickie
motorized wheel chair, joy stick
control, $500, 250-342-9702.
2007 Subaru Forester Special
Edition, AWD, 5 speed manual,
A/C, cruise, tilt, P/W, P/L,
panoramic moon roof, ABS
brakes, alloy wheels W/4 near
new snow tires mounted on
steel rims, CD, keyless entry,
auto dim rearview mirror w/
electric compass, cargo cover
& mat. Excellent condition,
$19,900 OBO. Call 250-342-2805
for more info.
services
Flooring Installations, lino,
carpet, laminate and hardwood.
30 years experience. Call 250347-9192 or 250-341-1235.
July 10, 2009
Pioneer Classifieds
services
Tile & Slate Installs
Custom Steam Rooms,
Showers and Floors
All work Guaranteed
Competitive rates.
Call 250-342-0448
services
services
careers
careers
careers
Furnace & duct cleaning services
using the patented rotobrush
system. Call AQUAIR for free
estimates, 250-342-5089.
NO JOB TOO SMALL for college
student with truck. Yard clean,
gutter clean, debris hauling or
extra helping hands. 250-3429446.
Housekeeper required. Fulltime, part-time at Fairmont
Bungalows. Call 250-345-6365,
fax 250-345-6348, or email
[email protected].
ODD JOBS ENT HAULING
Garbage, brush and
construction. Disposal.
Mulch deliveries. Call
Dale Hunt @ 250-342-3569
Helna’s Stube is accepting
applications for year around F/T
or P/T evening servers. Phone
250-347-0047 or e-mail mail@
helnas.com.
Now hiring summer staff.
Looking for a fun place to work
this summer? Join our team at
the Whitehouse Pub. Serving
it Right required & experience.
Drop resume at the Whitehouse
Pub, 250-342-9540.
Career Opportunity. Are
your children grown up? Do
you want to get back into
the work force? Exceptional
career opportunity for the
right individual. Must be
bondable. Call Marilyn 250422-3210 or fax resume to
250-422-3208.
BUSINESS FOR SALE
FREE MOVIE RENTALS – F/T OR
P/T. Join our team; receive good
wages, free rentals, benefits.
Please call Thora at 250-3420057, or fax 250-342-6583,
email ghvinvermere@hotmail.
com or drop off resume at Gone
Hollywood.
Lawn Services
Required?
Phil’s Carpentry – Everything
from roofs to decks, completion
of basement and bathrooms.
Phone 250-341-8033 cell or
250-342-8474 home. Not on
valley time.
Professional, qualified, yard
services, with a great reputation
and 15 years experience. Call
Everett Frater Enterprises today,
250-342-6116 or 250-342-5645,
[email protected].
Vacuums
Hello parents, I am 16 years old
and looking for jobs this summer
as a babysitter/nanny. I am great
with kids, very responsible,
confident, trustworthy and fun.
Please contact Stevie, 250-6880042 or 250-342-5553.
Parts, repairs & accessories,
All makes & models
Central Vacuums – sales and
installations
Bonded & licensed
Fine Homeservices
250-342-9207, [email protected]
Water treatment & purification,
includes drinking water systems,
softeners & conditioners, iron
filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-3425089.
• Phone: 250-341-6299
• Fax: 250-341-6229
•Email: [email protected]
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Peak Recovery Counseling.
Stress,
change,
anxiety,
addiction,
relationship,
confidence building. 250-3423474 or 250-857-4705, www.
peakrecovery.com
Well established lawn irrigation
and landscape business,
equipment included, 250-3456666 or 250-270-9091.
careers
Looking for F/T hairstylists for
new salon in Radium. Call 250347-2480 or email resume to
[email protected].
Open Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 5:30 pm
Sunday, 12 pm – 4 pm
1033 7th Ave. Invermere • 250-341-6877
Radium Resort is currently
accepting applications for the
following positions: cooks,
servers, halfway house, and
beverage cart attendants. Please
fax resume to 250-347-6297.
The Trades Industry Wants You!
Check out one of our upcoming sessions
to get information on specific trades.
Next information session:
Thursday, August 13th, 1:30 p.m.
Columbia Valley Employment Centre
1313 – 7th Avenue South, Invermere
Call Today!
Roy Cimolai, Trades Assistance Program
Ph: 250-421-9212 • E-mail: [email protected]
Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British
Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement
Whitehouse Pub requires
bartenders. Resumes to the
Whitehouse Pub in Windermere,
phone 250-342-9540 or fax 250342-0341.
Invermere Dry Cleaners requires
full or part-time help. Please
bring resume to dry cleaners.
250-342-6610.
Crystal Springs Motel seeking
full-time housekeeping staff.
$13/hour. Please apply in person
with resume to Grace, 250-3479759.
Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934
Looking for a job or career?
SOUTHERN INTERIOR
CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION
Visit our on-line gallery at www.effusionartgallery.com
for upcoming exhibitions and events
La Cabina restaurant requires
experienced cooks and servers.
Call 250-347-2340 or email
[email protected].
Careers
services
art gallery & glass studio
Carpenter/Apprentices/Skilled
Laborers required. Fax resume in
confidence to 866-503-4218.
Copper City Saloon requires full
time cook. Email invinn@telus.
net or fax 250-342-6079 or apply
in person to Brenda Gingrich.
BEACH AMBASSADOR WANTED
The District of Invermere is seeking an engaging, knowledgeable long term
resident to be an ambassador at Kinsmen Beach during July and August.
Pay shall be by honorarium.
The scope and hours of the position are flexible but would entail the
following core responsibilities:
•
•
•
•
Sharing local knowledge and information of the region and Lake
Windermere
Informing visitors of beach rules, including littering, recycling and
responsible dog behaviour
Ensuring the appropriate use of the beach, swimming and parking
areas
Liaising between users, District of Invermere and law enforcement
Applications will be received by 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 10th, 2009
SERVING SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY
N E W S PA P E R
Call 250-341-6299 to discuss your advertising needs.
• www.columbiavalleypioneer.com • E-mail: [email protected] • Fax: 250-341-6229
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Half-way there!
The Road to Rescue campaign to
purchase a new multi-purpose rescue
vehicle for Invermere Fire and Rescue
has reached its half-way point after a
$17,000 contribution from the Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives Program pushed the total to
more than $250,000.
Picture here are, from left, Rick
Hoar, Wendy Booth, Doug Hagen,
Dee Conklin and Gerry Taft.
Photo by Cayla Gabruck
To place your Community Classified
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or toll free 1-866-669-9222
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July 10, 2009
Community
Busy week
in the valley
In the photo above, three former Edgewater residents
were recognized for their dedication to the Royal Canadian Legion on Tuesday. Legion representatives Edna Godlien, secretary-treasurer, and president Norma Hastewell
presented Nella Smith, Diane Thompson and Gladys Ferguson with their 50-year certificates. Nella also received
her life membership.
Far left, Gabriele Lorenz of Radium checks out some
of Alex and Penny Brown’s delicious produce and canned
goods last week at Radium’s first-ever Market on Main.
The market will be held every Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. on
the north side of Radium Plaza on Main Street West.
Near left: Wilmer resident James Thorsell was awarded an honourary doctorate by the University of Alberta on
June 4th. Dr. Thorsell is renowned for his pioneering academic research on parks and wilderness in Canada. He
now evaluates natural sites around the world on behalf of
the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO).
This is the fourth major honour Dr. Thorsell has received in the past five years, the pinnacle being the prestigious James B. Harkin Conservation Gold Medal from
the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society in 2007.
Dr. Thorsell gave a convocation address at the University of Alberta when he received the honourary doctorate. Congratulations, Dr. Thorsell!
PIONEER ON THE ROAD
Pioneer blazes
new trails
Clockwise, from top left: Orist
and Lea Kotyk in Seville, Spain at
the site of the Spanish Pavillion of the
World’s Fair in 1929; Brody, McKenna and Brennan Nelson of Invermere
at Sea World in San Diego, California; Pioneer reporter Sally Waddington and her mum Jill Waddington
of Sydney, Australia, at Glacier National Park in Alaska; and Corinna
Wenger of Invermere, high above the
Sacred Valley in Peru.
These travellers, who remembered
to bring a copy of The Pioneer with
them on their journey, will now be
entered in this year’s Travel Photo
Contest.
The lucky winner will receive two
Calgary Flames tickets and a night
in a Calgary hotel, courtesy of your
friendly neighbourhood travel agency,
Travel World of Invermere.
Get your photos in for your chance
to win! Email your travel photo to us
at [email protected], or drop into
our office at No. 8, 1008-8th Avenue,
Invermere.
All photos will be published, and
a draw will be made at the end of
2009.
July 10, 2009
Valley Churches
FAITH
Be joyful witnesses
for Jesus Christ
By Father Jim McHugh
Canadian Martyrs
Church
The Solemnity of the
Sacred Heart of Jesus on
June 19th marked the
beginning of the Roman
Catholic Church’s “Year
of the Priest.”
What this means is
that Catholics and people throughout the nations of the world will be praying for their priests in a
special way this year. It also means that our priests are
being called to a deeper relationship with Christ Jesus
and witness to God’s children.
I have noticed that in our own culture we often
seem to lack a deep faith, a deep trust in God, which
results in depression, frustration, or violence against
the weak or the innocent.
Reading last week’s Pioneer, I noticed that breakins were prominent in the previous week – and St.
Joseph’s Church in Radium was vandalized two weeks
ago. Some people lack respect for others, and other’s
property, for some reason. I wonder why this is.
I recently met a priest from the Congo, and we
talked a little about the church in Canada and in the
Congo.
In the Congo the people are very poor, and yet
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their faith is full of joy. In many parts of Africa the
gifts and the gospel are danced to the altar. The church
is truly an important community centre. It is a place
for meals and medication, for prayer and play and
education.
In Canada, our churches are buildings that are often used one day a week by most people, and then for
as little time as possible. Instead of gathering early and
building the community, people come in late or right
on time and leave as quickly as possible afterwards.
Our lived experience of church seems to be the
exact opposite of the poorer countries. The church in
Western culture is often seen as a building rather than
being the people who make up the body of Christ. If
the church is merely the building, is it important? No,
not really. However, if the church is the people, the
living body of Christ on Earth, then it becomes vital
to the life of the whole community.
I mentioned earlier that this is the “Year of the
Priest”. One of the most important and most difficult things that the priest is to do is to be a witness of
Christ to the world, even if the message is not heard
or listened to.
Perhaps together we may witness Christ to each
other, myself as ordained to the Ministerial Priesthood
and you as baptized into the common priesthood of
all believers.
I encourage you to spend time with each other
in building up the one true church, and celebrate our
faith joyfully each day. May God bless you.
Great Deals
on Great
Reads!
Windermere Valley Shared Ministry
ANGLICAN-UNITED
Sunday 10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere
Rev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere
250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com
Valley Christian Assembly
Sunday 10 a.m.: Worship and Word.
Children’s Church provided during the message.
Pastor T. Scott Peterson
4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere
250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com
Roman Catholic Church
Saturday: 5 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Church in Canal Flats
7 p.m. at Canadian Martyrs Church in Invermere
Sunday: 9 a.m. at Canadian Martyrs Church in Invermere
11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium
Father Jim McHugh
712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 250-342-6167
ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE
Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere
Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564
Radium Christian Fellowship
10 a.m. Worship service
7 p.m. Special Praise, Special Prayer and Especially the Love of God
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, 10 a.m. • Sunday School, 11 a.m.
• Relief Society, Noon.
President Barry Pratt • Columbia Valley Branch
5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792
Selkirk TV &
Appliance
• Kitchenaid
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• Whirlpool
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Available at…
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WHY PAY CONDO FEES ?
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Sunday, July 12th, 10:30 a.m.: Vacation Bible School Sunday
and guest speaker Kurt Magnus
from the Mission Aviation Fellowship of Canada.
7 p.m.: Sing and Celebrate
Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 -10th Avenue, Invermere
250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org
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