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Your Weekly Source for News and Events
Vol. 10/Issue 40
The Columbia
October 4, 2013
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Majestic views of the Purcell
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September 28th. The race, which
follows the Old Coach and Deja View
trails into Radium Hot Springs, drew
66 runners, and a gang of spectators
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variety. See page 29
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The District of Invermere’s annual Flower Picking Day took place on Tuesday, October 1st and local flower lovers had
their hands full thanks to the numerous curbside flower beds in downtown Invermere. Pickers were asked not to dig; to
cut only the annual flowers; to leave roots, grasses, shrubs and perennials alone; and to pick in moderation in order to save
flowers for others. Clockwise from top: Daycare children from the Windermere Valley Childcare Society with fists filled with
flowers; Shannon Reimer took about ten minutes to gather up her favourite blooms; Kim Turgeon took the time to teach her
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VALLEY NEWS
Weir stirs debate on the way out
By Steve Hubrecht
Pioneer Staff
A little-known submerged weir at the north end of
Lake Windermere may soon be gone, although at least
one Invermere resident is fighting to save it and others
are questioning the need to remove it.
The weir (also called a groyne) is an underwater wall
make of rocks and cribbing and was built more than a
century ago, making it — in at least some respects —
an historical structure. The structure sits just underneath
the surface of the lake, which also makes it a potential
hazard for unwary boat drivers. It is also a favoured rearing habitat for burbot (a land-locked ling cod found in
Lake Windermere).
“Basically the cracks and crevices within the rock in
the weir, they (the burbot) use for security,” said Invermerebased Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations ecosystems biologist Peter Holmes, adding there
are not many other similar habitats on the lake.
The federal Public Works and Government Services
Canada department owns the weir and plans to take it
down.
“Public Works and Government Services Canada
still intends to remove the Lake Windermere groyne,”
department Engineering Assets Strategy Sector communications manager Ruslan Tracz told The Pioneer, adding
it has spent approximately $228,000 since 2008 on various studies relating to the weir and the potential effects
of dismantling it.
“The department is currently working with Fisheries
and Oceans Canada and the British Columbia Ministry of
Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations to find the
most appropriate mitigation measures,” said Mr. Tracz.
Those mitigation measures may include building
some kind of compensation structure, according to
Mr. Holmes.
“Right now we are investigating putting a
comparable rock structure in the wetlands directly south
of the Athalmer bridge,” he said, adding the tricky part
is finding a place for the structure that is good for the
burbot, but at the same time does not interfere with
water navigable by boats.
Continued on page 23 . . .
Golf course grizzly moved to Brewer Creek
By Steve Hubrecht
Pioneer Staff
Local conservation officers relocated a female
grizzly bear last weekend after the large omnivore had
been hanging around Columere Park and Fairmont
Hot Springs in recent weeks.
The young bear had been living in the lower part of
the valley for most of late summer and into the fall and
in the two weeks before the bear was moved, she had
been spending a lot of time in close proximity to people
in those communities, said Invermere conservation officer Greg Kruger.
“She was acting like a normal bear; there was
never any aggressive behaviour. We decided to move her
before any human-bear conflict occurred,” said Mr.
Kruger. “It was too big of a public safety risk.”
The bear had been eating fruit and Kokanee
salmon near Coy’s Par Three Golf Course and
at the Riverside Golf Course at Fairmont Hot
Springs Resort.
Conservation officers set a bear trap in the
middle of last week, caught the bear on Friday,
September 27th and moved her up into the higher
parts of the Brewer Creek drainage on Saturday,
September 28th. They put a telemetry radio collar
and ear tags on the bear before releasing her.
“We hope she hibernates up in the drainage
and that when she wakes up in the spring she picks a
high (elevation) habitat next year,” said Mr. Kruger.
If the bear does come back into the lower parts
of the valley, conservation officers will be able to
track her movements using the radio collar, he
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• On Friday, September 27th at 7:25
a.m., the Columbia Valley detachment was
contacted regarding an intoxicated male causing a disturbance by throwing items around
a residence. The adult male had departed
the residence by the time police arrived. The
male was later located and although it was
found he had been drinking, he was sober
enough to be allowed to carry on.
• On Friday, September 27th at 5:57
p.m., Canadian Pacific (CP) police, who frequently patrol
the properties near the tracks throughout the valley, located
a group of people fishing and having a picnic too close to
the tracks. Police attended the area and located the family
who was fishing in the area. The group moved further away
from the tracks.
• On Saturday, September 28th at 9:48 a.m., Columbia Valley detachment members were called to assist BC
Ambulance with a medical emergency in the 4000 block
of Riverview Drive in Edgewater. The attendants were conducting CPR on a 43-year-old male, who was taken to the
hospital and pronounced deceased. The police will be assisting the Coroner’s Office to determine the cause of death.
• On Saturday, September 28th at 11:49 p.m.,
Columbia Valley detachment members responded to a
complaint of an assault in the 4700 block of Foresters Landing Road in Radium. On attendance, the police discovered
that an adult male and adult female, brother and sister, had
been drinking and got into an argument. The female was
pushed and received a bump to her head. No charges were
requested. The victim was driven home by police.
• On Sunday, September 29th, police received a report
of a possible internet fraud. The victim stated her computer
was hacked and she received a call from a person who indicated they were from Microsoft and could fix the problem.
The victim provided her credit card number and Social Insurance Number. The card was charged $520. There were
no leads to work on.
• On Sunday, September 29th at 2:53 a.m., the
Columbia Valley detachment received a complaint that an
intoxicated female was requested to leave a residence in the
800 block of 13th Street. Patrols were made in the area;
however, the female was not located.
• On Sunday, September 29th at 12:30 p.m., the
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Where:
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Drivers were forced through
single-lane traffic along Westside
road for months over the summer, as
repairs to Castlestone Boulevard, the
road leading up to the Castle Rock
subdivision, were made after a washout during the previous summer.
Heavy rains in June 2012 severely damaged parts of the Castle
Rock community, including the
access road, which was less than ten
years old.
“How can an engineer approve
this and have it fall down within a relatively short period of time?” District of
Invermere councillor Paul Denchuk
said to The Pioneer. “We have some
serious questions about it.”
He said the estimated cost for
the recent repairs is $250,000, and
saw its funding come from the district’s general revenues.
Mr. Denchuk is satisfied that
the necessary repairs were made to
the road, but wants to make sure the
district avoids similar problems in
the future.
“I know we used local contractors, and in dealing with large infrastructure projects like this I think it’s
a pretty good price, but I’m not okay
with taxpayers paying for it,” he said.
Invermere’s chief administrative
officer, Chris Prosser, said that no
changes have been made to the district’s approval process because of the
washout, but said he can’t comment
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there was on oversight, as he was
not an employee
in the mid-2000s
when the project was given the
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“The night
that failed was
one of our largest rainfall events
and [the washDECKED OUT — Developer David Behan enjoys the view
out] was a catafrom a home in Castle Rock in this 2003 photo.
File photo
strophic failure,”
he commented.
what happens.”
Last August, the district was reBut Mr. Prosser disagrees.
viewing whether the construction
“There’s no merit in that,” he
matched the design, as costs could be said. “He doesn’t know anything that
recuperated if the road was poorly built. he’s talking about. There was a major
But there was no subsequent action.
rainfall and the design of it led it to
Mr. Prosser said that engineers potentially fail.”
were working on both sides of the
Mr. Prosser said that the district
approval process, both for the dis- has contacted engineers on record,
trict and the development company. but said that Mr. Behan is no longer
David Behan, who owned the involved with Castle Rock Estates.
development company which built
When the role of maintenance
the road, said that the District of was passed over to the district in
Invermere never made any con- mid-2000s, the project was approved
tact with him after the project’s by Invermere’s director of public
completion.
works. That position has since been
“I did not hear from the district eliminated from the district, and the
in any way, shape or form,” he told responsibilities are now handled by
The Pioneer.
the chief administrative officer.
He believes the heavy rainfall
“We don’t have a certain level
alone didn’t bring down the road.
of expertise in that department
“It was lack of maintenance by now,” Mr. Denchuk said. “A dithe District of Invermere – that role rector of municipal works would
was passed over to the district in have an engineering background in
2005 or 2006,” he said, adding that municipal works projects.”
roads on such a steep grade require
“It’s a bit of a gap right now,
greater attention.
and a previous council decided to
“If you don’t maintain them and eliminate that position to cut costs,”
you get a major rainfall, then this is he said.
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PERSPECTIVE
Water woes
remedied
Historical Lens
By Greg Amos, Pioneer Staff
Citizens and elected officials in Canal Flats have
dodged a huge bullet.
With two bylaws passing a counter-petition process
that could have spawned a citizen’s revolt, the village has
overcome a huge hurdle towards becoming compliant
with provincial water standards — while sending a very
positive message to other communities around the Columbia Valley that could be facing the same kind of need
for water upgrades themselves.
Connecting the village’s water system to homes in
Eagle’s Nest and Painted Ridge is a win for everyone,
and a bridge to better relations between the new developments and the historic village in the years to come.
There’s a significant price tag attached for each homeowner, and one can argue the Drinking Water Protection
Act that spurred the changes errs too far on the side of
caution. But no one wants to see another Walktertontype water illness claiming lives.
The province simply requires every B.C.
community to be up to snuff on clean water by 2015,
and that will not change. So cheers to Canal Flats and
its residents for making the right choice — by accepting
to pay these costs over the next thirty years, the village
is saving itself from a world of trouble both immediately
and far into the future.
As for Lake Windermere’s historic weir, the fact it
has been relegated to the backburner by various federal
government departments is a shame. After years
of passing the buck on management of the rock
groyne, the groyne is seen as a nuisance to boaters and a political hot potato, rather than an
historic remnant of the steamship era and an important
habitat for burbot.
At this point, the bureaucratic bumbling means
costs all around: to take down the existing weir, and to
potentially rebuild that habitat a small distance downstream. Before this happens again, the federal government should simplify it’s marine management maze.
Keeping watch, 1950s
The fire lookout, radio antenna and outhouse at the top of Mt. Swansea in the early 1950s offer a stellar view down
to Columbia Lake and the valley. The lookout shown here replaced the first lookout, which was built in 1924 by the B.C.
Forest Service. Source Catherine Clausen (nee Leke).
Photo A1365 courtesy of Windermere District Historical Society
Before K2, it was Ellenvale
Dear Editor:
Re: the writeup of the barn dance to take place
at the K2 Ranch (September 27th edition of The
Pioneer).
For historical accuracy the barn itself was not
built until after 1921 (by then-owners, Capt. and
Mrs. McCarthy of Maryland, U.S.).
The ranch itself was homesteaded in 1895. My
father, Walter Stoddart, and his ranching partner,
Charles Ellis owned it from 1905 until the McCarthy’s purchase in 1921. The name they gave the ranch
was “Ellenvale”.
It’s a beautiful structure and the Shaunessys are
to be applauded for donating its use to benefit the
Hospice Society.
Bernice Hathaway
Parksville, B.C.
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October 4, 2013
LETTERS
Listen Up!
Have something to say?
Deer disdainer should
find a new target
Editor’s note: This letter is in response
to Len Burkitt’s letter in The Pioneer’s
September 27th issue.
Dear Editor:
Most residents understand it is possible
to live peacefully with deer and have an attractive yard with shrubs, trees and flowers. There are as many ways to protect your
plants as there are deer-resistant species. If
you walk through town, you’ll see districtplanted trees with effective, inexpensive
stem protection. The district planted unpalatable shrubs around the pothole, which
show no sign of browsing. The downtown
flowers were resplendent all summer.
In Invermere, there are thriving, productive vegetable gardens with safe, effective exclusion fencing. Some border
plants need protection for the first few
years and other plants need seasonal protection from antlered bucks. Information
is available online, in books and garden
shops, and some landscapers have local
expertise and advice.
Mr. Burkitt previously complained
of cleaning 67 pellet piles in 2012 and
another 67 piles in 2013. In May 2011,
he predicted a deer population growth
to 800 in 2012 and 1,600 this year. He’s
written of his refusal to fence, and wrote
about the loss of lilacs in June 2011 and
again in 2013 along with his stated refusal
to protect plants.
Not only does he write that climate
change is a myth (The Pioneer, July 15th,
2011) but he believes “long-legged rats”
spread Lyme disease, that residents should
advertise “free venison” and that poaching
is simply “people protecting their property.”
In his poaching letter, he also said the
“powers that be will not or cannot provide protection for property owners.” But
sadly, the District of Invermere did listen
and decided to kill deer in order to silence
complaints like his.
Did they reassure him that killing
deer on district property in Athalmer will
save his unprotected plants? Or perhaps
they told him that even though they protect plants on district property, there is no
need for him to accept responsibility for
his property? Or better yet, perhaps they
promised to kill the “repeat offenders”
that left those piles?
With deer numbers in decline and
diseases on the horizon, he may need to
find a new target for his disdain.
Kathy Wilson
Invermere / Regina
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Windermere District Farmers’ Institute
Abattoir Fundraising Auction
Saturday, October 5, 2013
At the Windermere Saddle Club Riding Area
Invermere is deer habitat and
they’ll keep coming back
Dear Editor:
It puzzles me why some people choose to believe that
a deer cull or even an annual deer cull will save their precious rose bushes. Deer are in Invermere because there is
critical habitat here — both natural and manmade.
When deer die of natural causes or are killed by
humans, ungulates from outside Invermere will fill the
void. There are some very effective realistic solutions for
keeping flowers safe.
Fencing is one way to keep any plants from being
eaten or disturbed by wildlife. It’s cheap, effective and
available at the local hardware stores.
Or check the business ads at the back of the paper
for contractors who can perform the work. Other op-
tions include deer repellents like Bobbex. The company
says that “the product is extremely safe for use on the
most sensitive plantings and harmless to all wildlife including humans, pets, birds and aquatic life. Bobbex is
environmentally friendly, using only natural ingredients
that will not wash off.” Coyote urine is also very effective
and available locally.
Invermere will always have deer just as Radium
will always have sheep. Tourists visit and relocate to our
beautiful valley each year because of our good fortune
and long-time locals like me appreciate, cherish and respect our wildlife.
Devin Kazakoff
President, Invermere Deer Protection Society
at the Invermere Crossroads - beside the feed club
Sign
of the
times
Auctioneer: Tex Lortscher
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.:
Viewing of concept plan for the Agricultural Park
Pick up/ fill out / hand in “Name the Park” forms
Viewing of auction items
Musical entertainment & Cowboy Poetry
11:00 a.m.:
Auction (payment by cash or cheque only)
Invermere’s new
welcome sign now
greets motorists at
the crossroads on
Highway 93/95.
The old sign had
been damaged by
vehicle collisions
and was deemed
unattractive by critics. The new design
was made public
earlier this year and
erected this past
weekend. Photo by
Nicole Trigg
Immediately after the auction:
Draw for Gift Certificate from “Name the Park” entries
Sheep Dog Herding demonstration
We are asking for your donation of auction items:
Bring your items to the Saddle Club Riding Arena on Friday, October 4, from 1:00 3:00 p.m., or drop them off at the Town & Country Feed Store during store hours.
For more information, contact Hedi Trescher at
250-346-3227 or [email protected]
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Sheep
shot
Golfers had
a group of bighorn sheep to contend with at The
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on Thursday, September 26th. The
sheep were lounging contentedly,
forcing
golfers
to play around
them.
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Sheep
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REFERENDUM 2013
NOTICE OF OTHER VOTING
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the electors of the District of Invermere that on November 2nd, 2013, a bylaw referendum will be held to
submit for the assent of the electors Bylaw No. 1474, 2013 Loan Authorization Bylaw. The question that is to be voted on is as follows:
“Do you approve of Council for the District of Invermere adopting Bylaw No. 1474, 2013 Loan Authorization Bylaw, which
will authorize Council to borrow on the credit of the municipality of a sum not exceeding $5,600,000 in order to facilitate the
construction of a new multi-purpose community centre?”
The voting area is the District of Invermere, including all qualified resident and non-resident property electors also eligible to vote in the
referendum.
A synopsis of Bylaw No. 1474, 2013 Loan Authorization bylaw is as follows:
The Council is hereby empowered and authorized to undertake and carry out or cause to be carried out the construction of a new multi-purpose
community centre generally in accordance with general plans on file in the municipal office and to do all things necessary in connection
therewith and without limiting the generality of the foregoing:
a) to borrow upon the credit of the municipality a sum not exceeding $5,600,000 (five million, six hundred thousand dollars).
The maximum term for which debentures may be issued to secure the debt created by this bylaw is thirty (30) years.
Saul speaks out for salmon
lenges the perception that Canadian culture is the result of European settlers and
their efforts.
Since the advent of dams on the
Instead, Mr. Saul argues Canada’s
Columbia River in the 1940s, the salm- aboriginals set the foundation for toon that can still be found in the upper day’s successful immigration policies
Columbia Valley are only the landlocked and the country’s unique multiculturalvariety. Initiatives such as the Columbia ism based on the co-operation among
Salmon Festival that took place in the First Nations communities with difvalley last weekend are raising awareness ferent languages and traditions that is
for the loss of the big salmon run from well-documented historically by the
the Pacific Ocean.
first European explorers.
At the festival’s gala dinner, held on
Linking this argument to the ColumSaturday, September 28th at the Moun- bia Salmon Festival, Mr. Saul expressed
tainside Clubhouse in Fairmont Hot his dismay over the ongoing disrespect
Springs, attendees took in a presentation shown to First Nations culture evidenced
by internationally acclaimed Canadian by the construction of dams that prevent
author and philosopher John Ralston Saul. the traditional movement of salmon up
Mr. Saul, whose wife Adrienne Clarkson the Columbia River.
is a former Governor General of Canada,
With technology, we no longer have
is perhaps best
to decide beknown for his
tween dams
bestsellers, The
and salmon,
Birds of Prey
he said. Fish
(1977)
and
ladders can be
Voltaire’s Basinstalled to aid
tards(1992).
migration and
However, he
the question
most recently
of cost should
made his mark
not even come
on Canadian
into the equahistory with
tion,
Mr.
his book A SCINTILLATING SAUL — Famous Canadian au- Saul
stated.
Fair
Coun- thor John Ralston Saul spoke to a spellbound auditry (2008), in ence at the Mountainside Clubhouse in Fairmont Hot Continued on
Photo by Nicole Trigg
which he chal- Springs on September 28th.
page 16 . . .
By Nicole Trigg
Pioneer Staff
Bylaw No. 1474, 2013 Loan Authorization Bylaw may be inspected at the Municipal Office located at 914 8th Avenue in Invermere during
regular office hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on the same day, November 2nd, 2013 an opinion poll will be held to vote on the following:
“Do you approve Council of the District of Invermere to use a deer cull as one of the methods to control the urban deer population?”
VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS
ADVANCED VOTING will be available to qualified electors of the District of Invermere as follows:
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Thursday, October 31st, 2013 - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
District of Invermere Office
Located at 914 – 8th Avenue Invermere, BC
GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the District of Invermere on:
Saturday, November 2nd, 2013 – 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Lake Windermere Memorial Community Hall
709 – 10th Street Invermere, BC
ELECTOR REGISTRATION
There is no need to pre-register to vote, as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. The District of
Invermere conducts its elections using “Voting Day Only Registration” and therefore does not maintain a voters list.
You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements:
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18 years of age or older
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Canadian citizen
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Resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day
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Resident OR registered owner of property in the District of Invermere for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and
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Not otherwise disqualified from voting because you:
-Have been convicted of an indictable offence for which you are currently in custody; OR
-Have been found guilty of an election offence
RESIDENT ELECTORS must produce two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to the election staff at the voting place.
Identification must prove both where you live and who you are.
NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature), proof of ownership of the
property in question, as well as a Non-Resident Property Registration Form and (if applicable) a Multiple Owner Consent Form to election
officials at the voting place.
Acceptable identification includes (two) of
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Invermere Tax Notice
ICBC Vehicle Insurance Documents
Social Insurance Card
BC Identification Card
Credit Card
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BC CareCard or Gold CareCard
Utility Bill
Citizenship Card
Passport
Driver’s Licence (with current civic address listed)
Property registered in company/corporation names do not qualify under the Local Government Act to vote in this
referendum.
Chris Prosser
Chief Election Officer
October 4, 2013
Canal Flats gets approval for water system loan
me it symbolizes the coming together of our
community... there has been a divide between the subdivision and the main village, so this will be a good
A long-standing and divisive drinking water issue start to bring us together.”
in Canal Flats appears to be resolved, after voters in
“People are going to have proper fire flow and
the village gave tacit approval to twin the village and water pressure, and the system is going to give us
Eagle’s Nest water systems, and to borrow the money enough water for the next 25 years, based on projectneeded to upgrade the system.
ed growth,” she added.
“I’m very pleased with the outcome, and not
The village was seeking voter consent to borrow
just because we’re all going to have good water,” said $2.3 million over 30 years (which works out to an anVillage of Canal Flats mayor Ute Juras. “For nual cost of about $275 per parcel) to construct a new
water reservoir and pipeline 2.4 kilometres north
from the village centre to
Eagle’s Nest, and voter approval to merge the two
water systems.
Voting packages requesting the creation of
two bylaws were mailed to
property owners in Canal
Flats in late August, and
Early bird entries by October 6th
the deadline for returning
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the counter-petition —
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erty owner to express their
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opposition to either by5” x 3.7”
law — was 4:30 p.m. on
Monday, September 30th.
Council met on Tuesday, October 1st to give
their approval to the two
bylaws.
Deadline
Votes
were
tabucoming
lated based on assessed
property value, not one
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the bylaw,” said Mayor Juras.
If a challenge were presented, a provincial court
judge would examine the bylaw procedure followed
by Canal Flats and ensure it abided by the province’s
Local Government Act. For example, the initiative
must be advertised in two consecutive newspapers to
inform the voters of the proposed bylaws.
The village was under the gun to get the
bylaws approved, as it was not only facing an order by
Interior Health to bring the Eagle’s Nest area off a boil
water advisory by September 2013, but was also running out of time to use a $400,000 provincial grant
for water infrastructure — which, after two deadline
extensions, must be fully spent by March 31st, 2014.
“Whatever was unspent, we would have lost,” she
said. “That was one of the pressing issues with these
bylaws.”
The village will likely be able to spend the full
amount by then, and expects to save at least $335,000
by merging the two water systems and using one water
reservoir rather than two.
With the minimal public opposition, Canal Flats
can now proceed on a much-needed plan to bring
potable water to the entire community, thus avoiding
Interior Health fines of as much as $100,000 per day.
Though Interior Health has not actively enforced
the September 2013 order, if the council initiative had
failed, Interior Health would have begun to impose
fine and seize the village’s water infrastructure.
“That could possibly include jail time for the mayor, so I’m really glad this went through,” joked Mayor
Juras. “Though I’ve never heard of any mayor going to
jail over something like that.”
An attempt to upgrade the Eagle’s Nest system as
a standalone system was voted down last year by the
subdivision’s property owners, who would have been
on the hook for an annual parcel tax of $1,700.
Once the system is built, Canal Flats will be in
compliance with the 2006 Drinking Water Protection
Act.
“Once the quashing period is over, we’ll send the
loan authorization bylaw to the Inspector of Municipalities, and he will appprove the bylaw; the money’s
available to us after that,” said Mayor Juras.
The village has already accepted a tender for the
work, and will award the contract in mid-November.
Preparation work is expected to begin at that point,
with some construction to be done over the winter.
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MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS
MOVIE REVIEW
PAGE 12
SALMON SPREE
PAGE 19
Jazz with Jaclyn Guillou
Out &
About
Canadian jazz singer Jaclyn Guillou returns to Strand’s Old House Restaurant in Invermere on Friday,
October 11th for the third time in her promising career. Fans will hear new songs for her not-yetrecorded second album plus a more emotional approach to the classic jazz style.
Turn to page 15 to learn more.
Your weekly
guide to what’s
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La Cafamore Presents Celebrated
Trios · Christ Church at 7:30
Fresh Fridays OPEN MIC Night Pynelogs at 7 pm
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October 4, 2013
Movie Review: This is The End
Reviewed by Lizzie Midyette
This Is The End is a crude launch into apocalyptic hilarity. It appears to be the unappreciated lovechild of Dude,
Where’s My Car? and Freaks and Geeks, complete with
a number of cameos and a hefty dose of ad-libs between
actors who have collaborated on numerous film and TV
projects (it’s rumoured that approximately half the movie
was improvised as the cameras rolled).
Each of the actors featured play themselves, in a satisfyingly self-deprecating manner. All Jay Baruchel wanted
was a trip home to LA to see his somewhat estranged best
friend Seth Rogan, but instead he is unwillingly dragged
to a party at James Franco’s place. There are a number of
cameo performances in the party scenes, and it’s well worth
watching them twice to take it all in. Baruchel has a pretty
miserable time, and in the middle of a snack attack in a
convenience store on the way home, the apocalypse starts,
complete with the initial
rapture of all the good
souls in bright blue
beams of light.
Once the pair find
themselves back at the
temporary refuge of
Franco’s place (postparty), the apocalyptic
goodness (choice of
words intended!) gradually builds, with more
supernatural events taking place. Meeting with a
few more partygoers, the
group finds themselves in
the situation of trying to survive the end of the world while
not having the common sense to do so.
The movie is crude beyond what words can describe,
yet there’s a hilarity that somehow works perfectly. It gets
off to a somewhat slow start, but quickly becomes highly
entertaining (if you’re into an abundance of phallic symbolism). The bromance between the principal characters is a
major theme, but it’s interesting how quickly the bros turn
on one another with hilarious results. Also deserving of an
honourable mention are the cameos, particularly those
offered by Michael Cera and Emma Watson. This lovechild
of a movie is definitely worth a night in on the sofa.
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Out & About
Please call 250-341-6299
or e-mail us at [email protected]
to enter your event in our FREE listings.
Submissions must be received by the
Monday prior to publication. We may only
run an entry for two weeks prior to the event.
Please limit your submission to 30 words.
Priority is given to one-off events,
so weekly events may run rarely.
Toby Theatre
• October 11th & 12th, 7:30 p.m.: Percy Jackson:
Sea Of Monsters. Also showing October 14th - 19th.
• 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Oktoberfest family celebration in downtown Invermere featuring live music, German food court, bouncy castles, mini golf, and local
vendors. Part of the Invermere Live Music series. Call
250-342-9281 or email [email protected] for info.
• 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Oktoberfest with the Summit Youth Centre.
• 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Free kids yoga class at Defining Yoga in Invermere. For info, email krista@
flourishyoga.ca to pregister or call 250-270-0056. The
free class takes place after YogaKids Teacher Training,
which takes place from October 3 to 6 . To register, go
to www.yogakids.com.
• 8:00 p.m.: Broken Down Suitcase plays at The Station Pub. No cover.
Sunday, October 6th
• 10:30 a.m.: A Service of Harvest Thanksgiving with
a Blessing of the Animals at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere. Pictures of animals will also be blessed. All
people and animals are welcome.
Monday, October 7th
Friday, October 4th
• 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Meadow Creek Kokanee
Spawning Channel is open for viewing from 10:00 a.m.
- 2:00 p.m. daily, when bear activity is at its minimum.
Gates will be closed at all other times. Run lasts from
late August to early October, with peak viewing time in
the first two weeks of September. Spawning channel is
located 4 km northwest of Meadow Creek off Highway
31. For more information: 250-354-6333.
• 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Man Hunt at the Summit
Youth Centre, starting at 9:00 p.m.
• 7:00 p.m.: Open Mic night at Pynelogs, showcasing
local talents.
• 7:30 p.m.: La Cafamore, live performance at Christ
Church Trinity. Tickets at the door.
• 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: The Hickeys play live at
Strand’s. $5 cover charge. Power duo with a blues/folk
sound. For more information, check out thehickeys.ca.
• 7:00 p.m.: Registration and open house at Invermere
and District Curling Centre. Snack and refreshments.
• Bingo at Canal Flats Civic Centre.
Tuesday, October 8th
• 3:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Homework night at the Summit Youth Centre.
• 7:00 p.m.: Cinefest Film Series at Pynelogs. First of
the series; Still Mine. $10 per person at the door. For
info visit www.columbiavalleyarts.com.
Wednesday, October 9th
• 3:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Make your own Halloween
costume at the Summit Youth Centre. Learn to sew,
knit and glue.
• 6:30 p.m.: PJ Storytime at the Invermere Public Library. Wear your PJ’s and bring your favourite sleepy
time teddy bear or blanket. All ages are welcome!
Saturday, October 5th
Thursday, October 10th
• 9:00 a.m.: Abattoir Fund Raising Auction. 9:00 a.m.:
Sign in, item viewing and musical entertainment.
11:00 a.m.: Auction. Immediately after the auction
there will be a sheep dog herding demonstration.
Events take place at the Windermere Saddle Club
riding arena, beside the feed store at the Invermere
crossroads.
• 3:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Documentary and popcorn
night at the Summit Youth Centre.
Friday, October 11th
• 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Craft night at the Summit
Youth Centre.
• 7:00 p.m.: Canadian Jazz singer Jaclyn Guillou live
at Strand’s. Tickets $10 at the door, call 250-342-6344
for reservations.
Saturday, October 12th
• 9:00 a.m.: Annual Ski & Gear Swap at the Invermere
Community Hall. Drop off gear to be sold from
9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. A $2 consignment fee will be
charged and WVSC takes a 20% commission on items
sold. Swap and sale is at 12:00 p.m. There will also
be WVSC club registration, Nordic club registration,
a concession, and ski tuning available. Thank you for
supporting Windermere Valley Ski Club.
• 4:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Halloween costume swap
meet at the Summit Youth Centre.
Tuesday, October 15th
• 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: Hospice Society Meet and
Greet, Windermere Community Hall. The Hospice
Society of the Columbia Valley is conducting Meet and
Greet evenings throughout the area in October. Join
us and learn more about the Society, the programs we
are creating, volunteer opportunities and how we can
serve you. Refreshments will be served. For more info,
contact Maria Kliavkoff at 250-347-2110. Other dates
as follows: October 16th, Radium Seniors’ Centre;
October 21st, Brisco Community Hall; October
22nd, Edgewater Community Hall; October 23rd,
Canal Flats Civic Centre; October 28th, Invermere
Community Hall; October 29th, Columbia Ridge
Community Centre; and October 30th, Smoking
Waters Cafe, Fairmont.
Invermere Library hours
• Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Radium Hot Springs Library Hours
• Tuesday: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• Wednesday to Thursday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Canal Flats Community Library Hours
• Tuesday: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. For info: 250-349-5360.
Invermere Thrift Store hours
• Thursday & Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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PROVINCIAL PROWL – A special guest was invited
to a general meeting for the Windermere Teachers Association on Tuesday, October 1st. Past president of the
B.C. Teachers’ Federation Susan Lambert is touring the
province to discuss a new contract between B.C. teachers and the government, and her trip included a stop at
Pynelogs Cultural Centre to speak with the Windermere
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October 4, 2013
The evolution of Jaclyn Guillou
raised in North Delta, will be accompanied by what’s
become her own Vancouver band — Bruno Hubert on
piano, David Black on guitar, James Meger on bass and
Jazz lovers are in for a special treat when Strand’s Andrew Millar on drums.
Old House Restaurant serves up emerging Canadian jazz
“What’s interesting about this band is that the piano
singer Jaclyn Guillou on Thursday, October 11th to kick player, bassist and drummer are a trio, and I have a trio
off the Thanksgiving long weekend. with David,” she said. “So we’re a quintet all together,
This will be Ms. Guillou’s third Strand’s appearance but we’re individual bands within it as well.”
in the last three years, and returning fans can expect to
The music is going to be different as well with a mix
hear an evolution in her style thanks to exciting develop- of standard and original tunes. Ms. Guillou will preview
ments in her career since her last Invermere performance. songs from her next album, which she will be recording
“What people are going to hear is a more unified with the band and releasing next year. Her first full-length
sound,” said Ms. Guillou. “Closer to what I want to sound studio album titled “To the City” was released in 2011.
like; I’m really honing in on my own personal style.”
“I’ve really got a stronger handle on what I’m trying
Awarded a BC Arts Council grant to study with to do,” she said. “It’s much more emotional than it has
American jazz singer Sheila Jordan at the Vermont Jazz been in the past.”
Centre this past summer, Ms. Guillou came away with
The show will also include songs from a one-hour
a newfound understanding of the genre after the work- televised concert Ms. Guillou recorded with the band for
shop, which she describes as “a life changing experience.” CBC Television earlier this year. The concert, which was
“At 85, (Sheila) is one of the world’s oldest jazz sing- done as a tribute to 1950s jazz, blues and R&B singer
ers,” she said. “She really
Dinah Washington in
helps a singer build conhonour of the 40th annifidence and helps them
versary of her death, aired
understand why they’re
in July and will be airing
doing what they’re doagain at 10 a.m. local
ing… her total enthutime this Saturday (Octosiasm and love for jazz,
ber 5th) and noon MST
dedication and comon Sunday (October 6th).
mitment is something I
“If people want a litlearned from her.”
tle preview, they can catch
Also in the last year,
it,” said Ms. Guillou.
Ms. Guillou has toured
The show will begin
Belgium, Luxembourg
at 7 p.m. at Strand’s Old
and Germany, as well as
House Restaurant on
Oregon and California,
12th Street Invermere.
with a big show at the
Tickets can be purchased
renowned San Francisco
at the door for $10, but
jazz club Yoshi’s.
call 250-342-6344 for
While she last
reservations. For more
played Strand’s with Ininformation on Ms.
vermere’s own bassist, RISING STAR — B.C. jazz singer Jaclyn Guillou will be gracing Guillou’s
music,
Strand’s
for
the
third
time
in
her
career
on
October
11th.
Sean Cronin, this time
visit her website at
Photo submitted www.jaclynguilou.com .
Ms. Guillou, born and
By Nicole Trigg
Pioneer Staff
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October 4, 2013
. . . ‘Saul’ from page 9
Rugged Rockies
The Fairmont Range (above), as seen from a beach
south of Windermere, sported a light dusting of snow on
Monday, September 30th (Nicole Trigg photo); the Rocky
Mountains alongside the Kootenay River, as seen from a
Highway 93 viewpoint about 10 kilometres northeast of
Radium Hot Springs last Friday (September 27th), were
nearly as frosty (Greg Amos photo).
Entertaining the idea that both options
are possible is more aligned with holistic
First Nations philosophy than the linear 19th
century European mindset dictating that
man must conquer nature, not be a part of it.
‘Who cares what the cost of a fish ladder
is?” Mr. Saul asked. “It’s miniscule compared
to the cost of building the actual dam.”
More weight has to be given to the First
Nation way of life, he continued. Universities teaching that the establishment of Canada was an entirely European accomplishment devoid of aboriginal influence are
promoting a false history that needs to be rewritten, he argued, citing accounts by early
explorers whereby they married into aboriginal families to become part of a much larger economy of trading nations, relying on a
wife who taught them to survive the brutally
cold winters.
“They considered it ‘marrying up’,” Mr.
Saul explained.
All the statues across Canada depicting
European explorers pointing in the direction
of the new world they were discovering are
missing one essential element, he said.
“The Indian chief who is standing
behind the explorer, letting him know what’s
up ahead,” is the missing component, he said.
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Family
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PEOPLE with DIVERSE ABILITIES
COMMUNITY SERVICES
ASSESSMENT
The Family Resource Centre of Invermere,
with financial support from the Columbia
Basin Trust, is undertaking a project to
improve the quality and accessibility of services for people with diverse
abilities in the Columbia Valley.
The views and input of parents, caregivers and families of, individuals
with diverse abilities, as well as service providers, is essential to the
success of the project.
Golfers enjoyed the 11th annual Turning Copper Into Gold golf tournament at The Ridge
golf course at Copper Point on Tuesday, October 1st.
The annual tournament is the prime fundraiser for the
Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, which was
able to pay off the mortgage on the building it inhabits
at the crossroads after last year’s tourney. Top: a snowy
Mount Nelson presides over Stan Nokleby’s shot on the
18th hole; Dale Elliott impresses onlookers with his
drive on the 16th hole; Todd Mitchell loads up for a
drive. After a dinner and live auction that evening, the
tournament raised nearly $25,000 towards renovations that will allow the chamber to host office spaces
for not-for-profit organizations. Photos by Greg Amos
If you are an individual with diverse abilities, or someone involved
with one, we want to hear from you in a private, confidential one on
one interview.
Please be assured that no personal names will be disclosed and that
all information provided will be given in strict confidence.
All who participate in this project will be invited to the release of the
final report.
To have your voice heard, please call the Family Resource
Centre of Invermere at
250-342-5566
October 4, 2013
YOUR MONEY
Can my will be legally challenged?
Most people assume the provisions of their Last Will
and Testament will be exercised in the manner they had
intended. However, for people residing in the province
of B.C., this might not be the case. This is because estates
in this jurisdiction have the potential to be challenged
under the Wills Variation Act.
What is the Wills Variation Act?
If the spouse or children of the testator feel that the
division of property in the testator’s will is unfair, they
may bring forth a claim under the Wills Variation Act.
The Wills Variation Act gives the courts discretion to
change the provisions of a will to a manner it deems as
“adequate, just and equitable” given the circumstances.
In the case of most wills, one’s assets almost always
pass to their spouse and children, in that order. If the division of assets is done fairly, it is unlikely there would be
a claim to the Wills Variation Act. If not, a claim could
be made and the testator’s assets could be re-allocated.
Who can make a claim?
The only people who can make a claim under the
Wills Variation Act are the legally married, common law or
same-sex spouse of the testator; or biological or legally adopted children of the testator. This definition also includes
spouses who are legally separated. Legally divorced spouses,
dependent stepchildren or biological children who were
given up for adoption are unable to make a claim.
What assets are included?
Any asset that passes through the testator’s will may
be included in a Wills Variation Act claim. Assets with
a named beneficiary do not flow through a will and are
in no danger of a claim, such as life insurance policies,
Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) or TaxFree Savings Accounts (TFSAs). Assets in true joint
tenancy with a right of survivorship are also immune.
Although assets with named beneficiaries bypass
one’s will, their value is still considered when making a
Wills Variation Act claim.
For example, imagine that a widow dies with two
assets to her name — a life insurance policy and a
house, each worth $500,000. She names her son as the
beneficiary of her life insurance policy, which will bypass her will. To keep things fair, she names her daughter as the sole beneficiary of her will, through which her
house will pass.
If the son made a claim through the Wills Variation
Act that he was left out of the will and should get 50
per cent of the estate, the courts would likely deem the
claim is without merit since he was already compensated equally through the life insurance policy.
Common reasons for claims
As everyone’s personal circumstances and family
dynamics are different, the reasons for bringing claims
under the Wills Variation Act are as varied as the out-
comes. On a larger scale, the disinheritance of a child
and not adequately providing for a spouse are common
complaints.
In the case of disinheritance, the courts may side
with the testator if the person in question has personal
problems of a very serious nature. If the reason for disinheritance is considered discriminatory, however, the
ruling will likely be in the claimant’s favor.
Additionally, those who make a small provision in
their will to an unfavoured child and expect this will
satisfy the courts that the child has not been disinherited could be sorely mistaken.
Situations where one’s estate skips their legal spouse
entirely will likely also result in a redistribution of assets, with some or all of the testator’s estate going to
their spouse.
How to avoid claims
There are several ways to avoid claims under the
Wills Variation Act. These include naming beneficiaries or putting assets in true joint tenancy. Giving one’s
assets away prior to death is another sure-fire way to
avoid a claim.
If you are concerned that a Wills Variation Act
claim may be made against your estate one day, or are
considering putting assets in joint name, speak with
your lawyer and accountant to ensure you are setting
things up properly.
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Columbia Valley
Local Conservation Fund
Request for Proposals
The Kootenay Conservation Program (KCP) and Regional District of East
Kootenay (RDEK) are seeking proposals for projects that will benefit conservation
in the area from Spillimacheen to Canal Flats. To apply for funding go to
www.kootenayconservation.ca and click on Local Conservation Fund. Review the
Terms of Reference paying particular attention to Section 8 – Fund Design, and
apply using the application form provided.
Salmon celebration
The third annual Columbia Salmon Festival educated youngsters at Kinsmen Beach on Saturday, September
28th and brought some bold ideas around restoring the chinook salmon run later that night at the Fairmont Hot
Springs Resort. Clockwise from top left: Aiden Bailey from Kimberley is given a look at some fish in an aquarium by Bill Green of the Columbia River Inter-tribal Fisheries Council; Ktunaxa Nation lands and resources
stewardship assistant Bonnie Harvey introduces keynote speaker
John Ralston Saul; the Rosie
Brown Band entertains the crowd at Kinsmen Beach; Fairmont Hot
Springs Resort head naturalist Jocelyn MacGregor educates youngsters
from Windermere Elementary about Kokanee salmon at the Spruce Grove Campground where the fish were
spawning last week. Backdrop: a map shows the many dams obstructing salmon along the length of the Columbia River; a canoe rests on the shore at Kinsmen Beach during the event, held on a windy day that churned up
waves on the lake.
Photos by Dan Walton, Nicole Trigg and Greg Amos
Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund (CVLCF) funding is available for
conservation projects that result in the reduction to a known threat to biodiversity. Projects that are technically sound and effective, and provide value for money
through partnerships with other funders will have priority. Proponents must be
a registered not-for-profit organization, First Nations band, or local government.
Unqualified groups or organizations may partner with a qualified organization. Multi-year projects are acceptable to a maximum three years. A Technical
Review Committee will review project proposals and make recommendations to
the RDEK for final funding approval.
Closing dates for project submissions is 4:30 p.m. October 31, 2013. Projects
specific to land acquisition and/or conservation covenants may be submitted at
any time during the year.
Project proposals must be submitted in writing and delivered by mail or email to:
Dave Hillary, Program Manager
Kootenay Conservation Program
P.O. Box 2767, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0
Phone: 250-688-1508
October 4, 2013
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. . . ‘Weir’ from page 3
“Our goal is to find a solution that is acceptable to all
parties involved, ensuring that fish habitat is protected and
navigation is safe,” said Mr. Tracz.
But for Invermere resident and Lake Windermere Ambassadors board member Gurmeet Brar, the only acceptable option is to keep the groyne.
“For all intents and purposes to me, it’s a heritage site. It
should’ve been designated as such a long time ago,” said Mr.
Brar, who has started a campaign to preserve the groyne, going by the name SOW (or Save Our Weir). He says a public
boardwalk could be built on top of it, and thinks unfortunately there is a low probability of the campaign’s success,
since Public Works is determined to remove the weir.
“Why can’t we use some Public Works money to rehabilitate it? People keep commenting that there should be
more public access to the water in Invermere – if we make
the weir a boardwalk, well there you go,” said Mr. Brar, adding the rehabilitation costs could be easily covered by the
money earmarked for its removal.
“The weir’s really poorly marked,” he said. “If it’s a
concern about safety, that it’s a liability, why hasn’t it been
properly marked with standard navigation aids?”
The Pioneer attempted to but was unable to get confirmation by press deadline from the relevant government departments on whether responsibility for properly marking
the weir lies with Publics Works and Government Services
Canada or with the federal Ministry of Transport.
For several years the local Rotary Club voluntarily
marked the weir, since nobody else was doing it properly,
according to acting local Rotary president Rod Turnbull.
“We (Rotary) were told a few years ago to remove
the buoys we had put there because we would be liable if
somebody didn’t see them and had an accident,” said Mr.
Turnbull, adding he also doesn’t see why money is being
spent on removing the weir when it could just be spent on
correctly marking it.
“I run a bed and breakfast and we’ve had a few guest
who’ve gone down there (in boats) and they see these improper, simple white buoys, think it’s just somebody’s tie
up, and then absolutely ruin their propellors on it,” he said.
When Rotary was responsible for marking the weir it
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was done correctly and about a dozen buoys marked the
structure, according to Rotary Club member Eric Redeker.
“It was quite obvious (where the weir was) in the beginning. I don’t know what they have now, but it’s less than
when we started marking it,” said Mr. Redekker, adding
Rotary also found it difficult to maintain the buoys.
“The buoys slowly disappeared,” he said, adding the
district of Invermere eventually took over responsibility for
marking the weir.
“We (the district) still do that; we still put out
some buoys,” said district chief administrative officer
Chris Prosser, adding that technically the district has no
jurisdiction over the matter.
“It’s just something we’re doing because of the complaints we receive,” said Mr. Prosser, adding questions about
properly marking the weir should be directed to Transport
Canada.
Two years ago, the federal government approached
the district about taking over the weir. The district
declined to do so because of the liability associated with it,
according to Mr. Prosser.
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October 4, 2013
Jumbo checkpoint breaks
during investigation
By Dan Walton
Pioneer Staff
After the Citizens for Jumbo Wild
spent the summer months observing
the activities of Jumbo Glacier Resort
from their roadside checkpoint on the
Farnham Creek road, they’ve indefinitely
packed it in.
Until the Environmental Assessment Office of B.C. finishes investigating whether the use of an excavator by
Glacier Resorts Ltd. is in violation of
its own legally-binding environmental
commitments, the Citizens for Jumbo
Wild won’t be stationed on site, said K.
Linda Kivi with Citizens for Jumbo Wild.
“We are continuing to monitor and
observe GRL’s activities,” she said. “We’re
no longer camped on the road, per se, but
volunteers continue to keep an eye on the
road and any activities that are going on
there. We continue to have a presence but
not an overnight presence anymore.”
The checkpoint will return should
the construction resume, she said, adding
that the Citizens for Jumbo Wild were
satisfied with the result of their efforts
over the summer.
The group is thrilled that they were
Rockies player profile
able to keep on eye on activities of the
company and have nothing to report
regarding any breaches of Environmental
Assessment conditions, said Ms. Kivi.
#17 Ryan Henderson
HAPPY CAMPERS — While Glacier Resorts Ltd.’s excavator use on Farnham Glacier is under investigation, the Citizens for
Jumbo Wild will not maintain a checkpoint
camp on Farnham Creek road. File photo
Ryan “Hendy” Henderson is
a member of the Columbia Valley
Rockies for the third season. He loves
the community and says “It’s been
sweet to be part of a team re-build.”
The Rockies were not a strong
team in the 2011-2012 season, but
have built on a base that Ryan is a big
part of. He is the team points leader
averaging 1.3 points per game after
eight games thus far. Just like many
young men, his dad Wayne has been
the biggest influence in his life.
Ryan said he really appreciates the
The Best Retirement Possible
In this modern age there is no reason that seniors shouldn’t
have the best retirement possible. The ideals of having
a comfortable home, being able to set your own schedule
based upon your interests, exceptionally delicious and
nutritious food with the company of others should be the
norm, not the exception. Seniors should be able to live in
a place that ensures they can maintain their independence
while also having their needs met, instead of just a ‘home
on the hill,’ Fortunately Columbia Garden Village believes
in the higher quality of life and aims to provide an entirely
new form of housing to seniors that will ensure all residents
will have the most opportunity to experience the best years
of their life, on their terms.
Columbia Garden Village is an amazing community located at
an ideal location in Invermere, British Columbia. It features a
variety of apartment sizes to suit any senior’s lifestyle ranging
from studio apartments to two bedrooms supported with various cooking and cleaning services to ensure that seniors can
spend more time living their lives and less time worrying about
scrubbing the floors. Included in each of these maintenance-free
suites is a range of features designed to accommodate even the
most independent resident’s desires, while still having 24-hour
emergency monitoring service for a little extra piece of mind.
Full kitchens are laid out to be as bright and comfortable as
possible and come with a stove and refrigerator to allow for the
community support that began last season and has grown stronger this year.
At 20 years old, this will be
Ryan’s last year of eligibility for junior
hockey, and he sees the team around
him as strong enough to win the
division. He admits that they haven’t
played to their capabilities yet, but
says this is the best team he has been
part of since coming to the KIJHL.
“Hendy” says the team has worked
very hard and the addition of his best
friend Adam to the team has just
added to the fun!
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preparation of personal meals or snacks anytime. Each suite is
also equipped with its own personal heat and air conditioning to
allow the residents to decide their personal comfort level.
can enjoy delicious meals which are prepared by on-site chefs,
and are served by a passionate and cheerful wait staff who are
always happy to welcome guests and family to any meal.
Stepping beyond the privacy of their personal suite, residents
will find a wide range and variety of common and shared areas including a fully stocked library, on-site beauty salons, a
luxurious and relaxing spa room, a games room filled with a
variety of leisure opportunities, and an activity-room which
hosts a range of interesting events and entertainment. All
this is supplemented with several very cozy and conveniently-placed lounges. Each of these areas is easily accessible, and
help to encourage the strong sense of community that makes
the Village such a wonderful place to be. Columbia Garden
Village also realizes just how much pets are a part of the family which is why the building is completely pet friendly, encouraging residents to bring their companions with them to
share their suite.
In addition to these wonderful amenities, utility bills including water, heat, air conditioning, and cable television
are covered by the low-monthly rent, allowing seniors to
spend less time worrying about bills and more time enjoying their retirement.
The hospitality services come with no extra charge to the affordable monthly rent which allow residents to enjoy worry-free benefits like the 24-hour emergency monitoring,
weekly housekeeping, the wide variety of daily social and recreational activities, as well as the complimentary shuttle bus.
Also of note is the fantastic central dining room which is both
elegant and intimate with its own fireplace. There, residents
Columbia Garden Village’s location in Invermere is only a
short drive away from the small town’s vibrant recreational
core which is filled with an array of shops and services. Nestled in the Columbia Valley, one can be assured of spectacular and scenic views of the surrounding mountains. This
setting only adds to a peaceful and relaxing environment
that Columbia Garden Village aims to provide for its residents. With many parks, golf courses, and the magnificent
Lake Windermere located nearby there is an abundance of
adventure to be had.
Without having to worry about the responsibilities of
home-ownership seniors at Columbia Garden Village are
able to enjoy their lives to the fullest in whatever way they
choose. Open daily, call (250) 341-3350 to find out more
information or to schedule a tour.
October 4, 2013
PIONEER CLASSIFIEDS
S OBITUARY S
Jason Charman
October 29, 1969 to September 28, 2013
Sadly, Jason passed away suddenly at home on September 28th at
the age of 43.
Jason loved the Windermere valley and all it had to
offer and faced his life challenges head on. He will be
remembered for his huge heart and beautiful soul.
We invite Jason's many friends to join us at the
Edgewater Legion on Saturday, October 12th, between
2 - 6 pm to share some stories and raise a pint.
S IN MEMORIAM S
DOROTHY MORGAN
September 8, 1924 ~ August 19, 2013
In her 89th year, Dorothy passed
peacefully into the arms of the
Lord on August 19, 2013.
Dorothy lived in Bracebridge,
Ontario until Sept. 2008 when she
and her husband Ernest moved
to Invermere, to be near their
daughter Sharon.
Dorothy had a great love of books, and fulfilled a life-long
dream when she opened a Christian lending library at her
home in Bracebridge.
She also had a television show called “Golden Moments” on
the local cable network, where she would read inspirational
stories reflecting her strong religious beliefs. Later, Ernest
joined her on the show which ran for over 10 years.
Dorothy and Ernest travelled to India, Africa and South
America distributing Bibles and spreading the Word of
the Lord.
They were lifelong members of the Gideon Bible Society,
and Dorothy hosted many monthly meetings.
Dorothy was a kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother,
aunt and friend. She will be remembered with much love and
wonderful memories by her children, 14 grandchildren, 12
great-grandchildren, many relatives and friends.
The Morgan family sends our deepest gratitude to the
angels at Columbia House who cared so lovingly for Dorothy
over the last 4 years. God bless you all.
Donations in memory of Dorothy can be made to The
Gideon Bible Society.
Just a reminder… The classified deadline is 12 noon Tuesday.
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Phone: 250-341-6299
Fax: 250-341-6229
ANNOUNCEMENT
CHEERS & JEERS
CHEERS & JEERS
COMMERCIAL SPACE
Alcoholics Anonymous. If alcohol is
causing problems or conflict in your
life, AA can help. All meetings are at
8 p.m. For more information, please
call 250-342-2424. Columbia
United AA, Invermere: Saturday,
Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
at the BC Service Building, South
End – 624 4th St., Invermere.
Radium Friendship Group: Friday
at the Catholic Church, East Side
of Main St. With the exception of
Tuesday, all meetings are open.
Cheers to Pioneer contributors Joe
Lucas and Larry Halverson. Your
great photos and stories enhance
the paper on a regular basis, and
your professionalism in helping us
out as the deadline looms is hugely
appreciated!
Cheers to our flower gals for
awesome and beautiful displays.
For Lease: Micro office space,
Panache Bldg., 250 - 300 sq. ft. each.
All new, available immediately.
Phone 250-342-5805.
Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or
affected by someone else’s drinking?
If so, please join us. Al-Anon meets
EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7:15
p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic
Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the
Invermere hospital). For information,
please call 250-342-8255.
Narcotics Anonymous meeting now
available. Thursdays at 8 p.m. Call
250-342-1071 for more info.
CHEERS & JEERS
Cheers to Linda and Franz, for my
home make over! After the initial
shock, I really do appreciate all the
hard work and good ideas you put
into it. I absolutely love it.
Cheers to The Blue Dog. Your food is
as fantastic as your staff. Best place
to eat in the valley!
Cheers to the rodent recyclers. The
two owls at the flight cage want
to thank everyone for donating
their mice and other unwanted
houseguests. Keep them
coming. From Hootie and Gibbs
and the Invermere Veterinary
Hospital.
Cheers to Panorama, Invermere and
Wilmer for a life changing 2 years!
Bigger Cheers to the Mayor and
Madam of Wilmer for generously
opening your hearts, home and
pantry for a friend in need. Jeers to
nothing and no one, not even the
wasps, the journey is too short! Till
next time.
A Huge JEERS to everyone who still
drives to the outskirts of Wilmer
to drop off their trash. Come on
people! Get your act together, and
quit ruining this beautiful place we
call home, with all of your garbage.
Take it to the Windermere landfill
where it belongs, and where it is
also FREE of charge!
Cheers to realtor Geoff Hill for
going above and beyond in making
DREAMS come true! You are an
amazing example of why we
choose this to be our HOME.
Cheers to the staff at Windermere
Valley Golf Course for another
great weekend! A huge Cheers to
Bob Vachon, the 2013 Men’s Club
Champion!
LOST & FOUND
Lost: Blue tool caddy with
electronical tools on 15th Ave. If
found please call 250-342-3178.
Lost: Red seat for ATV, on 10th Ave.
or Athalmer Rd. or Gypsum Mine
Rd. Call 250-341-6959.
Lost:
Prescription
Rayban
sunglasses, Fri. Sept. 20th, possibly
along Toby Creek dog walking trail,
call 250-342-1641.
Cheers to the slaughterhouse,
looking forward to driving past you
every day. Thinking about all the
locally grown beef, pork, chickens,
and anything else locally grown.
And we welcome the new job
opportunities, way to go.
Lost: A key bundle with Mickey’s
Auto Body Tag. Reward, call 250342-6752 or 250-341-1410.
BIG, HUGE, GRATEFUL CHEERS to
the two men who scared off the
3 deer that were pursuing me
aggressively at the corner of 10th
Ave. and 13th St. on Saturday, Sept.
28. I was really very frightened and
had no idea what I was going to do.
Thank you so much!
BIG, HUGE, ANGRY JEERS to the
deer!
Found: Two gas tanks for a boat, call
250-342-9733.
Cheers to Gracie Boake for being
simply amazing!
STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes,
easy access, immediate availability,
long-term or short-term. Deck
Properties Warehouse, Industrial
Park: 250-342-3166.
Found: Pelican Pedal Boat on
Lakeshore. Call 250-342-3147 to
identify.
STORAGE
NEWHOUSE
MULTI STORAGE
Various sizes available.
Now with climate-controlled units.
Call 250-342-3637.
COMMERCIAL SPACE
N E W S PA P E R
250-341-6299
[email protected]
Workshop or warehouse 1,500
sq. ft., heated, loading dock,
two overhead doors, Invermere
Industrial park, 250-346-3011 or
250-342-5297.
For lease: 725 sq. ft. office space in
professional building. Street-level,
air-conditioned. 712-10th Street.
Call 250-342-9767.
Mickey’s Auto Body building, 2,500
sq. ft. with office, two overhead
doors, highway frontage. 250-3421185.
Retail opportunity in Invermere.
2,100 sq. ft. located on Main St.
Rare vacancy in the busiest area of
town. Don’t miss out on this golden
opportunity, call now 250-2701707, ask for Josh. Short or long
term okay.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
Private room, phone, laundry
access, internet, and all utilities
included, $400/mo + $200 D.D.,
N/P. 1-866-222-0325.
Downtown Invermere by the Lake:
groovy 4 + bdrm, 3-bath home,
fully furnished. Very healthminded roomies looking for two
more to share a cozy cottage.
Non-smokers only, N/P. $400/
mo available Oct. 1st or $450/mo
available Nov. 1st. Phone or text
250-342-5937.
SUITE FOR RENT
Windermere: Upper Hilltop Road.
1-bdrm walkout basement suite.
$675/mo, utilities included. 250342-3790.
Invermere: affordable 1-bdrm and
2-bdrm apartments. $600 - $800/
mo. Includes all utilities. 250-3411182.
Radium: 4-bdrm, 2-bath basement
suite. W/D, N/P, N/S, no partiers.
$1,100/mo, + utilities. References
required. 250-342-6010.
October 4, 2013
SUITE FOR RENT
SUITE FOR RENT
SUITE FOR RENT
HOUSE FOR RENT
CONDO FOR RENT
WANTED
Radium: Fully furnished units for
rent. Bedsitting, 1-bdrms, 2-bdrms.
N/S, pets negotiable. Call Joan
at 250-342-7517 to view and
check availability. Rent includes
heat, hydro, cable and all linens.
STARTING AT $500/mo.
Invermere, 2-bdrm suite, walk to
downtown. $800/mo + utilities.
References required. Long term. NP,
NS. Call 250-409-9801.
CARRIAGE COURT APARTMENTS!
Conveniently located behind
Sobeys within walking distance
to downtown. 2-bdrm townhouse
units, outside entrance. Sliding
glass doors open onto balcony,
overlooking private courtyard.
Fireplace and W/D included in each
unit. Long-term preferred, N/P.
Utilities not included. $750/month.
Available immediately. 250-2700729.
Invermere: 3-bdrm semi-detached.
Close to all schools and downtown.
Available now. Pets negotiable.
$850/mo + utilities. Call Joan 250342-7517 for viewing.
Large 1-brdm, fully furnished on
golf course in Radium. Very quiet
and private. $700/mo, includes
heat, hydro, cable. N/S. Phone 250427-4997.
If you are a hunter emptying your
freezer to make room for new
game, or have unwanted bones, I’ll
take any unwanted meat or bones.
Call 250-409-4433.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
HOUSE FOR RENT
Fairmont: 3-bdrm newer home on
large lot near river. Over 2,000 sq.
ft. $1,200/mo. Call Mark 1-403519-0252. Available Sept. 1st.
Invermere townhouse for rent
available Nov. 1st, 2013. 2-bdrm
upstairs + office/bdrm space in
basement. N/S, pets on approval,
single car garage, W/D and
dishwasher. Backing into green
space with nice mountain views,
fully furnished, $900/mo + D.D. +
utilities. Please contact Cynthia at
250-341-5602.
1-bdrm, with office, lower level
suite. Great views, private with
huge yard. $850/mo utilities
included. Call 250-342-3790.
Canal Flats: Two 2-bdrm
apartments on second floor. N/S,
N/P. $525/mo and $725/mo +
utilities and D.D. 250-342-3345.
Invermere suite for rent.
2-bdrm, 1-bath. Available
immediately. N/S, N/P, D/W,
W/D (Negotiable). $745/mo
+ utilities. Please call Juliana
at Mountain Creek Properties.
250-341-6003.
INVERMERE CENTRE. 1-bdrm
apartment, available immediately.
Central location, parking at your
door, laundry on site. 1-year lease.
N/P, N/S. Call Sharon, 250-6881365.
Windermere: Beautiful 1-bdrm
walkout basement suite. N/S, no
pets, references required. $725/
mo, unfurnished or $800/mo,
furnished. Utilities incl. 250-2700821 Avail. immediately.
New construction, never lived in
1-bdrm walkout located in Wilder
sub-division. Stainless appliances,
heated bathroom floors. Two blocks
from the beach/downtown. Must
see! N/S, N/P, $950/mo + hydro.
Internet/wifi and cable included,
lease required. Call 250-270-1707.
Rockies West Realty
Independently Owned and Operated
492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC
Kim Collens
Representative
toll free: 1.877.342.3427
cell: 250.342.1671
[email protected]
www.kimcollens.com
Recipe Of The Week
SLOW COOKER SWEET & SMOKEY BRISKET
3 Leeks sliced
½ cup White Wine
1/3 cup Dried Apricots,
sliced
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tblsp fresh Ginger, grated
1 tsp Hot Smoked Paprika
¾ tsp Salt
½ tsp Pepper
1.35 kg boneless Beef Brisket
Place leeks, wine and apricots in slow cooker.
Stir garlic, ginger, paprika, salt and pepper; rub over beef
and place in slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low until beef is tender, 8 to 10 hours.
Remove beef to cutting board and tent with foil.
Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
Skim fat from liquid; serve leek mixture and liquid with
beef.
See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com
Home Of The Week
Perfectly Peaceful at the Peaks!
Furnished ground floor condo on the quiet side of the
Poplar building. Soak up the views, enjoy the wildlife
or watch the kids playing on the lawn outside your door.
$169,500
MLS®
2218277
For Rent: small one bedroom home
in Athalmer with yard and parking.
Full kitchen, shower and small
deck. $650/mo includes utilities.
N/S, pets negotiable. Call 250-3415639 to view.
Newly renovated 3-bdrm, 3-bath
house. 7330 Copperhorn Drive,
Radium. Rent $1,295/mo. Rentto-own or purchase with seller
financing. Customizable payment
plans available. Call to discuss,
Ron 403-561-1626 or ron@
rpmteam.ca.
3-bdrm furnished house in
Windermere. Available immediately.
$1,000/mo + $500 damage deposit.
Includes hydro, satellite, internet.
Shared laundry. N/S, N/P. Call Doug
or Tracy at 250-342-3047.
4-bdrm, 2-bath, walking distance
to downtown, schools, hospital,
N/S, W/D, D/W, microwave.
References, $1200/mo plus utilities,
[email protected],
250-341-1650, avail. immediately.
Sunny, walk out bungalow in Wilder
subdivision, available in Oct. Close
to town and Kinsmen beach. It has
3-bdrm, 2-bath, and new open plan
kitchen. Large yard and parking
area. One covered parking spot. N/S,
N/P. Asking $1,200/mo. Furnished
option available. Term negotiable.
Contact Gord: 403-808-1995.
For rent 4-bdrm/8 bed 2000 sq.
ft. bungalow, fully furnished, 5
appliances, A/C, hot tub, $2,100/
mo, utilities incl. Kinsmen Beach,
bus stop close by, 6-10 month
lease, avail Oct. 20th, 1502- 10th
Ave. Call 403-629-5339.
Invermere: 2-bdrm upper-level
furnished suite with large yard.
Available November 1st - April
30th. Close walk to downtown. N/S,
N/P, W/D. $900/mo + utilities, has
woodstove, references required.
250-342-6605.
CONDO FOR RENT
Canal Flats: 2-bdrm, 1.5-bath
with in-suite laundry.1,000 sq.
ft. of beautiful, comfortable, living
space in quiet neighbourhood.
$700/month + utilities. Available
immediately. Call 403-873-8158
or e-mail [email protected] .
Serious inquiries only.
Radium 2-bdrm, 2-bath condo
in Aspen Condo, 1,045 sq. ft.
Fireplace, A/C, in-suite laundry.
Furnished or unfurnished, Lease
required. $975/mo or $1,175/mo
furnished includes utilities. Phone
1-403-608-4652.
FOR RENT
INVERMERE
Lake Windermere Pointe.
Furnished or not, 2 bdrm.,
2 bath condo starting at $900/
mth. plus utilities. Pool,
fitness centre, beach.
WILDER SUB-DIVISION:
2 bdrm. furnished suite at
$1100 incl. heat/electricity.
UPPER LAKEVIEW:
Furnished 3 bdrm. home at
$1400 plus utilities. No pets or
smoking.
Eric or Dave
250-342-4040
FirstChoiceRentals.ca
Invermere furnished townhouse.
3-bdrm, 2.5-bath, 5 appliances,
N/S, N/P. Garage, close to
downtown, $1,100/mo + utilities.
403-703-0930.
MOBILE HOME
12x60, 2-bdrm Mobile Home
with addition and deck in very
good shape, propane furnace and
modern wood stove for $2,500
O.B.O, Must be moved, to view call
250-346-6420.
HOMES FOR SALE
Newly renovated 3,000 sq. ft. home
for sale in downtown Invermere,
just blocks from the beach. 4-bdrm,
2-bath. Open-concept living, older
home, zoned R2. Asking $279,000.
Why rent when you can own for
$1,250/month? Call 250-342-5148.
For Sale in Invermere, one block
from the Post Office. House lots
7/8, 2-bdrm, 1.5-bath. Walkout
1-bdrm rental basement suite or
home daycare. New tin roof, wood/
electric heat, carport. Large garden,
greenhouse 8x16’. Lots of trees, 3
fruit, private yard, outside sauna,
dry sheds. Good home for family,
come and see. Call 250-342-7219.
CONDO FOR SALE
2-bdrm, 2 full bath, W/D,
dishwasher and microwave. R2000
certified. All on one floor. Located
downtown close to shopping and
beach. Asking $285,000. Serious
inquiries only. Call 250-342-2274.
Wood-fired Jamie Oliver forno
oven, $2,500. Call Steve, 403-8503612.
Seasoned fir firewood for sale. $200
per cord. Call 250-341-1538.
Local grown organic garlic. Call
Sammy’s garlic farm at 250-3423921 or 250-342-5801.
VEHICLES
1998 Ford Taurus Wagon, remote
car starter, fully loaded, new front
brakes, new water pump and new
antifreeze reservoir. Good running
condition, asking $1,500. Phone
250-349-7570.
1999 Ford Expedition Eddie Baver
Model. 125, 000 km, asking $5,500
O.B.O. 250-342-6226 days, 250347-9934 nights.
1990 Ford Tempo standard, good
running cond. $500. 250-688-5029.
FITNESS
Zumba Fitness with Julie Parent.
Zumba classes run from Oct. to Dec.
Mon., Wed. and Thurs. at 5:30
p.m. at J.A. Laird School Gym.
$50/mo or drop in $10/class. For
current class schedules check out
my website at www.julieparent.
zumba.com or my Facebook page
Zumba Fitness – Julie Parent. For
more information call or text Julie
at 250-341-5474.
SERVICES
Heaven’s Best Carpet and
Upholstery Cleaning.
Environmentally friendly products.
Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213
or visit www.heavensbest.ca .
Dryer Vent and Furnace Cleaning
& inspections. Call AQUAIR today!
250-342-5089.
Please email
classified ads to
[email protected]
October 4, 2013
SERVICES
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Water treatment & purification,
includes drinking water systems,
softeners & conditioners, iron
filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-3425089.
Fairmont Gas Plus and Subway is
looking for F/T and P/T help. Apply
via email to jaypark4929@gmail.
com.
Black Forest Restaurant is hiring
a full-time Server. Previous
experience required in a busy
upscale restaurant. Email, call
or drop off resume. careers@
blackforestrestaurant.com, 250342-9417.
kimberleyrae.ca
photography studio
& custom
picture framing
…look for the red door behind
the Invermere Dry Cleaners!
250-342-5102
Shannon’s Blinds
& Designs
Save up to $500 on 10 or more
blinds, plus the PST
“Great service and I recommend
Shannon to anyone. Prices are
extremely competitive in the valley
and with Calgary.” J Webb Wine
Merchant – Calgary
Phantom Retractable Screen
Doors – Sale Shannon’s Blinds & Designs
250-342-5749
Home Building and Renos
Chuck Newhouse Builders
250-342-3637
[email protected]
Custom installations of ceramic,
mosaic, quarry tiles, slate, glass
blocks etc. Repairs, re-grout and
sealing. For estimate call 250-3416869.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
Salon chair rental at Cutloose must
have own clientele, $450/mo +
GST. Nail technician rental space
$450/mo + GST. Call 250-3428880.
WANTED 2 FULL TIME RESTAURANT
COOK/SHORT ORDER COOK,
ROCKY RIVER GRILL, INVERMERE,
BC. Permanent, full time, shift,
overtime, weekend, day, evening.
$16 hourly for 40 hours per
week. Life insurance benefits.
CANDIDATES must have completion
of high school; experience is an
asset. Food handling certificate is
beneficial but not required. DUTIES:
Prepare and cook full-course
meals, prepare and cook individual
dishes and foods, ensure quality
of food and determine size of food
proportions, work with minimal
supervision, prepare dishes for
customers with food allergies or
intolerances, inspect kitchens and
food service areas, clean kitchen
and work areas. Please forward
your resume to : JUSTIN ATTERBURY
BY FAX: 250-342-8889.
Attention stay-at-home moms or
other hard workers. Cleaning staff
needed. Good pay, flexible hours.
Radium hotel. Please call 250-3479305.
Chasse Holdings Ltd. logging
outfit is looking for a heavy-duty
mechanic/welder to come work for
us! Please call Jacques at 250-3421610 or Brady at 250-342-1402.
SUMMIT HUT (2770 m) and MILE
ONE HUTS. Panorama Mountain
Resort. B.C. Canada is seeking fulltime winter staff. Located on the
mountain at Panorama Resort,
the huts offer a full café menu and
après-ski. A minimum two years
experience in a busy cafe, great
attitude and love of the mountains
are also required. Perks include
ski pass, fresh tracks, good tips
and great views. Email resume to
[email protected].
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Fiona Wilfley, AEP
Intuitive Reader
Fairmont Hot Springs Studio • 250-342-1713
Please call
250-341-6299
to place your
classified ad.
THANK YOU
Thank you
to Lynne Grillmair for
donating a beautiful
landscape picture of
Edgewater to the wonderful
Golf Fundraiser on Sept
15th that was in honour of
Steve, who is battling brain
cancer.
Love from the Waite Family.
HELP WANTED
0911611 BC LTD o/a Tim Hortons
496 Highway 93/95 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K2
Food Counter Attendant
Full-time/shift work
Nights/overnights/early mornings/weekends
$11.05/hour + medical/dental/group benefits.
Apply via email:
[email protected]
Ad Designer
Merritt Herald
The Merritt Herald is looking for an Advertising
Creative Consultant to work along side our award
winning design team.
Hours of work: full time hours
Responsibilities:
• Ad design using InDesign & Photoshop
• Real Estate listings
• Uploading information to the internet
• Mockup of paper editions
• Reception
• Additonal duties as required
This individual must be able to endure pressure/
deadline situations and yet keep a healthy sense of
humour with their fellow employees.
The Merritt Herald publishes and distributes to over
8300 homes twice a week. If you feel you have what
it takes to be a star among our stars we look forward
to hearing from you.
To apply, please forward your resume with a cover
letter to:
Theresa Arnold, Publisher
Merritt Herald
2090 Granite Ave., P.O. Box 9 Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8
e-mail: [email protected]
MERRITT HERALD
The Pioneer can
take
you
r do
llar
With 6,400 copies
far
in circulation each week,
th
er
your message is resonating
!
with residents and
visitors alike.
Phone: (250) 341-6299
Fax: 1-855-377-0312
N E W S PA P E R
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6
(ROCKY MOUNTAIN)
Snow removal contracts are required for:
Area #1
Kimberley Administration Zone Office, Maintenance Compound, Lindsay Park
Elementary School and the Blarchmont Learning Center in Kimberley, B.C.
All enquiries should be directed to Evan Stavrev at 250-427-2268.
Area #2
Selkirk Secondary School, McKim School, Marysville Elementary School, Kimberley Alternate School and the International Education Building in Kimberley, B.C.
All enquiries should be directed to Evan Stavrev at 250-427-2268.
Area #3 (Snow removal and sanding)
Martin Morigeau Elementary School parking lot in Canal Flats, B.C.
All enquiries should be directed to Brian Nickurak at 250-342-6814.
Area #4 (Snow removal and sanding)
Edgewater Elementary School parking lot in Edgewater, B.C.
All enquiries should be directed to Brian Nickurak at 250-342-6814.
Area #5
Golden Secondary School parking lots and bus turnaround in Golden, B.C.
All enquiries should be directed to Alan Ure at 250-344-8643.
Snow removal will take place if over 3” of snow on the ground and must be completed prior to 7:00 a.m.
Contracts will be based on the type of equipment and hourly rates.
Please list your equipment and the hourly rates.
Contractors are welcome to bid on all areas; however, separate bids for each area
must be submitted by 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2013. More than one contract may be issued. The lowest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted.
Sealed tenders must be marked “Snow Removal Contract with the Area #” and
submitted to:
Steve Jackson, AScT
Director of Operations
Rocky Mountain School District No. 6
PO Box 430
Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0
Pioneer Classified Advertising 250-341-6299
Fence and underpasses unveiled
A new section of 4.7 kilometres of wildlife exclusion fencing along Highway 93 in Kootenay National Park
was unveiled last Friday, September 27th, near the Dolly Varden Day Use area. Clockwise from top left: Parks
Canada wildlife crossing project manager Trevor Kinley displays a new motion sensor camera, two of which are set
up on either side of each of the three new underpassess; Lake Louise, Yoho and Kootenay Field Unit Superintendent Melanie Kwong points along the path animals who become trapped on the highway can follow to exit at one
of several jumpouts along the highway; Mr. Kinley explains how the underpasses will work, as B.C. and Alberta
media take notes, and Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks and Radium Hot Springs mayor Dee Conklin
listen; Parks Canada staff examine the eight-foot dropoff that encourages animals to leave the highway using a
jumpout, rather than enter from one.
Photos by Greg Amos
October 4, 2013
October 4, 2013
Special spectators settle in at Headbanger race
Nearly a dozen bighorn sheep graced the start and finish area of the sixth annual Headbanger Trail Challenge in Radium Hot Springs on Saturday, September 28th. Clockwise from top left: the
placid sheep contently observed the start and finish of each race; Calgary’s Dan Barker surges towards the finish line of the 12-kilometre race; Liz Vanderkruk, Terry Collins, Nadyia Fry (who did
not race, but did run to the race from Invermere) and Richard Unger relax after the race; Robert Osiowy from Banff charges to a second-place finish; youngsters storm out of the gate at the start of
the three-kilometre race; Invermere’s Penny Powers paces herself to a second-place finish amongst women; eventual race winner Brent Hughes of Cranbrook charges up a hill en route to a time of 56
minutes and 24 seconds.
Photos by Greg Amos
October 4, 2013
Ecosystem restored at Thunder Hill Ranch
Submitted by Dave Hillary
Kootenay Conservation Program
Editor’s note: this is the second in a six-part series about
the Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund and the
projects it has been a part of in the region.
In 2004, Thunder Hill Ranch on Columbia Lake became the first ranching and conservation partnership project in the region, after owner Brian McKersie welcomed the
Nature Conservancy of Canada onto his property.
One of the largest operational ranches in the East
Kootenay, Thunder Hill features a host of key natural
features that make it perfect for conservation activity, said Hillary Page, the Nature Conservancy’s project
stewardship coordinator.
The landscape of the ranch, found north of Canal
Flats, includes Douglas fir and ponderosa pine forests
and grasslands with blue-bunch wheatgrass, fescues and
june grass.
Along with rich wetlands, ponds and Marion Creek
running through it, the ranchland provides critical winter range for elk and deer, as well as cattle for the ranch.
Naturally, the landscape also provides for carnivores such
as grizzly and black bears, cougar, coyotes and badgers.
Another at-risk species, Lewis’s woodpecker is also
found on the property, which connects to the 504-acre
(204 hectare) Marion Creek Benchlands property, also
under the Nature Conservancy’s guidance. The Marion
Creek Benchlands, along with Thunder Hill, the Nature
Trust’s Columbia Lake West and Crown land, provide
more than 7,400 acres (3,000 hectares) of connected
conservation land on the west side of Columbia Lake.
Along with providing vital connectivity corridors for
wildlife, the Nature Conservancy is conducting ongoing
grassland restoration and forest thinning work, including prescribed burns.
Working with the Conservancy and Mr. McKersie
on the Thunder Hill Ranch Ecosystem Restoration Project are the provincial government (Crown land) and The
Nature Trust.
“Everyone has managed to work together. It’s a winwin for everybody,” said Ms. Page, noting the thinning
work decreases fire hazards and restores grassland and
range on the benches.
“It’s good for wild land and works as a fire
guard,” noted Cranbrook-based restoration forester Jeff Allen who is working with NCC.
Also aiding the NCC is important funding
from the Regional District of East Kootenay’s
Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund,
managed in partnership with the Kootenay
Conservation Program and derived from a $20
annual levy of properties in the valley by the regional government.
The Local Conservation Fund has served as
a uniting force in the Columbia Valley, said Ms.
Page. When the fund started, no one conservation group knew what others were up to, she
said, with similar organizations seeking support
from the same small pots of money.
“Now we are all talking and coordinated,” THINNING THUNDER — Nature Conservancy project stewshe said.
ardship coordinator Hillary Page, left, and Kootenay Conservation
In 2010, the Nature Conservancy conduct- Program administrative assistant Duncan Whittick, right, listen to
ed pile burning with funding from the Local Cranbrook-based forester Jeff Allen explain the latest thinning work
Conservation Fund and Columbia Basin Trust that has occurred on Thunder Hill Ranch. Photo submitted
and in 2013 a mastication project was conductWhile recently thinned sites may appear like a freshed, with funding from the same agencies.
ly
logged
area, “you really have to walk them in three or
The funding was also timely as it created employfive
years
to get a sense of the impact of the work. Our
ment for many displaced forestry workers over the past
objective is really 200 years from now,” when tree species
few years, meaning economic benefits to the valley.
Bigger jobs are put out to tender and work crews hit such as ponderosa pine have returned, he said.
Allen also noted that the restoration work isn’t being
the land – with jobs that wouldn’t normally have been
available if not for the Local Conservation Fund and done solely for elk habitat.
“We’re not managing for elk; we’re managing ecosysprojects managed by the Nature Conservancy.
tems,”
he said.
Mr. Allen estimates that since 1996-1997, about $14
Land that is healthy for wildlife means healthy land
million has been presented in wages, for forestry workers
for a ranch, Ms. Page said.
taking part in restoration projects on crown land.
“Brian is happy with the work because over the long“It’s basically money going into peoples’ pockets,”
term
it will increase his forage,” she reported, adding the
he said, explaining the Thunder Hill work has employed
crews numbering 20 to 30 workers. “It helped a lot of long-time valley rancher also understands that conservation requires vigilance.
mill workers through 2008 and 2009,” he said.
“It’s what you do with the land post conservation
Along with providing employment to aid valley families, the project is “creating resilient ecosystems,” Ms. that matters,” she said.
For more information on the regional district’s
Page added.
Columbia
Valley Local Conservation Fund, go to
Mr. Allen explained the thinning work that is ongoing on Thunder Hill Ranch will have long-term benefits. www.kootenayconservation.ca .
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Office: 250-342-6505 • Cell: 250-342-1300
October 4, 2013
FAITH
How do you spell “love”?
By Pastor Trevor Hagan,
Lake Windermere
Alliance Church
I remember being taught
a simple little lesson in spelling that did not equate in my
mind but made a whole lot of
sense in my living. Someone
asked me once how to spell
“love”.
Duh,
I
thought;
“L.O.V.E.” I said it with a
self-righteous smugness. The
point of the question did not
catch up to me until later.
We
had
spent
the
afternoon
putting together food hampers right around
Thanksgiving.
As we divided food into
different boxes and then loaded the boxes into the
van, I could not stop thinking what a good idea this
was to help people celebrate Thanksgiving by helping
them to be thankful for something.
At one point I opened my mouth and said
something
about
what
I
was
thinking.
Our leader stopped and looked at me and said he was
trying to teach us of a better way to spell love: “G.I.V.E.”
This whole venture was not about giving people something to be thankful for, it was for us to learn that our
actions often speak louder than
our words.
We all stopped and had a chat
about what giving is all about.
The word “giving” is the verb
form of “gift”. So what is a gift?
A gift is the transfer of something without the expectation of
receiving something in return.
What an excellent way of
showing the meaning of love
without words… to give something meaningful without the
expectation of receiving something in return.
We were giving hampers to
needy people, to tell them that
they mattered, that they were
loved. There are so many ways to give.
I really like these verses from 2 Corinthians 9:67: “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also
reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also
reap generously. Each of you should give what you
have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or
under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
In the book Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren
makes a profound statement: “You can give without
loving, but you cannot love without giving.”
So tell someone today that you love them — and
try doing it without using words.
Splash cash
Columbia Valley Pioneer and Invermere Valley Echo publisher RoseMarie Regitnig draws the winning
tickets in the Rotary Club’s splash
park fundraising raffle on Monday,
September 30th, as Rotary Club
members Peter Evans, Peter McIsaac,
Barb Smith and Kerri-Anne Thomas
look on. Top prize (a trip to the Bahamas) went to Jenna Minnaar, Mr.
or Mrs. Turvey (no first name on
ticket) won $1,000 and Tim Strand
won $500. The raffle raised $9,000
for the splash park.
Photo by Steve Hubrecht
Valley Churches
LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH
Sunday, October 6th
10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction...’Only GOD Is Triune
AND One’...
Pastor Trevor ministering.
“K.I.D.S.” Church for children age 3 to Grade 1, and Grades 2-5
during the morning service.
Pastor Trevor Hagan
250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org
WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY
ANGLICAN-UNITED
9:30 a.m.: Bacon, Friends and Faith (All ages)
10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere
7:00 p.m.: Worship at St. Peter’s, Windermere
Reverend Laura Hermakin
250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.ca
VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY
Sunday, 10 a.m.; Worship service. Kid’s Church provided.
Pastor Murray Wittke
4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere
250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Saturday, 4:30 p.m.: at St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats.
Saturday, 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.: at
Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere
Sunday, 11 a.m.: at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium.
712 -12th Ave., Invermere • Father Gabriel • 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
Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service
Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633
No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m. • Relief Society, 11:15 a.m.
President Barry Pratt • Columbia Valley Branch
5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792
You can remember someone special with
your gift to the Canadian Cancer Society
To donate In Memory or In Honour:
www.cancer.ca | 250-426-8916
or call toll-free 1-800-656-6426
or mail to:
#19, 19th Avenue South
Cranbrook, B.C. V1C 2L9
Please include:
Your name an address for tax receipt
Name of the person being remembered
Name and address to send card to
Let’s Make Cancer History
www.cancer.ca
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October 4, 2013
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via a private paved country lane, Radium Springs Estates is a
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