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Vol. 6/Issue 17
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April 24, 2009
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It looks like Horton the Great Horned Owl
will now have some company at the Invermere
Veterinary Hospital.
The wounded bird has been joined by another
animal, a Bald Eagle, that unfortunately met the
same fate as Horton.
“It has a broken wing,” owner and veterinarian Dr. Mark Zehnder explained. “It was an open
fracture, so the bone was sticking out of the skin
– probably five days to a week old.”
The bird, already dubbed Lillian by staff, was
rescued by Dr. Zehnder last weekend on the Toby
Benches. He was alerted to the bird’s whereabouts
after a resident spotted the wounded bird near a
power line.
“I am assuming she hit the power line,” Dr.
Zehnder said, adding that the birds are mating at
this time of year, which could explain some reckless behaviour.
Lillian underwent surgery to repair the damage to her wing, but sadly, her condition is much
more severe than Horton’s.
The open wound is being held in place by four
stainless-steel pins and Dr. Zehnder is optimistic,
yet unsure, that this may solve the problem.
“The worst-case scenario is that we are going
to have to find a wildlife park or something to
take her,” he said.
In contrast, Horton is doing quite well these
days. Last week he underwent surgery and Dr.
Zehnder replaced the pins in his wing with larger
ones.
The veterinary hospital is still steadily receiving donations of mice, packrats and other dead
rodents to feed the owl.
BROKEN WING – Lillian the Bald Eagle broke her wing;
Luckily, being a scavenger, Lillian is a less
Dr. Zehnder is doing his best to save this beautiful bird.
picky eater than her companion Horton.
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April 24, 2009
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Neighbours pitch in to save farm
By Cayla Gabruck
Pioneer Staff
Thank goodness for good neighbours!
More than 10 people in the surrounding area came
to the rescue of Caio Paagman last Thursday when a
sudden gust of wind sent her small burn pile spiralling
out of control.
The Paagmans live at the end of Houlgrave Road,
on the Toby Benches. The family is well-known for
their farm, House of the Friesians, where they breed
and train Friesian horses.
On the day of the fire, Caio’s husband Gerard was
away from the farm, working overseas in Holland.
Caio started the fire around 1 p.m. on Thursday
afternoon, hoping to clean up a few scraps of wood
that were lying around.
Knowing that it was in-season to light a Category
Two open fire, Mrs. Paagman said, she picked what
she thought was a safe spot and started the fire, making sure she had a hose on hand, just in case.
She monitored the fire as it burned, but things
took a turn for the worse at around 4 p.m.
“Suddenly the wind picked up and it took off on
me,” Caio said.
She grabbed her hose in an attempt to put out the
fire, realizing too late that the tap was broken and she
had no water.
By then, the fire had really grown, feeding on the
fenced pasture on the Paagman farm.
Realizing she was going to need help, Caio ran
into the house to telephone a neighbour. Then she
called Gerard.
“Then Gerard, I think, called everyone,” Caio
said.
Her brother, Mark Kline, was the first to arrive.
In the meantime, Caio and her four young children
– Jambo-Ree, 5; Tomba, 7; Star, 9; and Balance, 11
– were rushing with buckets of water, trying to tame
the flames.
Thankfully, Caio said, it took only 10 minutes for
the wind to die down, allowing them to get the fire
under control.
Then, much to her relief, neighbours from far and
wide began pulling up to the farm – some armed with
rakes and shovels, and others with water trucks – and
together they doused the remaining flames.
“They were so nice – we sprayed until eight o’clock
that night to make sure there was no fire,” Caio said.
“I am really happy with what they did.”
Continued on Page 8 . . .
Flames race toward a barn at the House of the Friesians
farm owned by the Paagmans. Photo by Cayla Gabruck
Radium, Skookumchuck mills back in action
By Sally Waddington
Pioneer Staff
The Canadian Forests Products sawmill in Radium Hot Springs reopened as planned on Monday.
“All Radium personnel were back to their regular shifts on Monday,” said Stephen Mackie, general
manager of Radium operations.
The mill shut down on March 30th and sent its
170 employees on temporary leave due to a decrease
in demand for solid wood products, as a result of
the slump in the U.S. housing market.
Contributing to the mill’s difficulties was the
temporary shutdown of Tembec’s pulp mill in
Skookumchuck. Because Canfor sells wood chips to
Tembec, it lost another source of revenue.
“A by-product of our solid wood production is
the wood chips. They are not our only source of revenue but they are a significant component of our
revenue stream,” Mr. Mackie explained.
The Skookumchuck mill reopened last week after a two-month hiatus.
“Basically, we brought our 285 staff back on
Tuesday, April 14th,” said mill manager Marc Barrette.
“We have been doing maintenance this week,
we are starting operations on the weekend and we
are hoping to have some pulp out on Monday,” he
said.
Unfortunately, the news is not so good for Tembec’s Canal Flats mill, with a date still not given for
production to recommence.
“We will certainly not open in April,” said JeanLuc Carriere, vice-president of Tembec’s British Columbia division. “We are still contemplating sometime in May as a potential start-up time, but there
is nothing certain,” he said.
Stephen Mackie said Canfor is still weathering the storm, too. “There are still volatile market
conditions and we will continue to respond to the
changing conditions we’re faced with,” he said.
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He took over from former commander Doug Pack
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“I am looking forward to being invited,” he said.
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April 24, 2009 Election candidates debate at high school
down and I will support it being
left to the Regional District of East
Kootenay. But it’s time to put the
The two provincial candidates
application to bed. Jumbo has gone
debated the election issues at David
through the appropriate process and
Thompson Secondary School last
it should pass.”
Thursday.
Mr. Macdonald disagreed.
Norm Macdonald, NDP candi“The residents of the Columbia
date, and Mark McKee, Liberal canValley know the Jumbo project and
didate, discussed issues including the
we can make a decision whether it is
economy, the environment, health
right or wrong,” he said. “Jumbo does
care and education before about 90
not suit Invermere and we should be
students from Grades 10, 11 and 12.
able to say no. If we give up those
While the provincial election will
rights, we will never get them back.”
be held on May 12th, students across
In the end, Norm Macdonald
British Columbia will vote in a mock
encouraged students to consider
election on May 11th.
carefully the opinions of politicians
“The initiative is organized by TALKING TO TEENS – Mark McKee outlines his views while Norm Macdonald watches. over the coming weeks.
Student Vote, a non-profit, non- The forum was moderated by Grade 11 students Tonie Minhas, left, and Kayja Becker.
“Everything you hear during an
partisan organization working with
election campaign you have to think
teachers to engage students in the
through and challenge. Do some reDiscussion between the candidates heated up over
democratic process,” explained high-school teacher Jumbo Glacier Resort, which Mr. McKee supports but search and talk it through with your parents.”
Werner Kopp.
Debate will continue at an All Candidates Forum
Mr. Macdonald does not.
“The purpose is to provide the knowledge, atti“Jumbo has been going on as long as you have on Thursday, May 7th. The Rotary Club of Invermere
tudes and skills necessary to make young people more been alive,” Mr. McKee told the students. “I will sup- will host the event at 7 p.m. at David Thompson Secinclined to vote in the future.”
port it being approved, I will support it being turned ondary School’s auditorium.
By Sally Waddington
Pioneer Staff
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Historical Lens
Crossing the
Kootenay
In this undated photograph, two men appear to
be ferrying gear across the
Kootenay River, the primary mode of crossing before the roads and bridges
were built. One man in the
photo is identified as Frank
Gillespie, although it is unclear which one.
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By Elinor Florence
Pioneer Publisher
Like many of my fellow journalists, I deplore
what’s happening in the newspaper industry. Newspapers are shutting down everywhere and many fine
people are being laid off.
Huge monopolies have gobbled up small, independent newspapers across the nation and around the
world. Their owners have no loyalty to a local readership and exist only to suck revenue out of a community and use it to buy more and larger newspapers.
That’s fine when the economy is on the upswing.
But when things get tough, these big chains will start
cutting costs at the bottom.
That means communities here and everywhere will
suffer a loss of local editorial content, and a decline in
service to their local businesses.
In spite of my sorrow at seeing the industry where
I’ve spent the last 30 years so decimated, I feel that the
situation isn’t as dire as predicted, for two reasons.
People aren’t going to stop reading newspapers.
Although young people are turning to the internet for
their information, there’s still a huge number of people who prefer to access their news the traditional way.
Even those who work happily all week with a laptop
and a Blackberry still want to sit down with a coffee
on Friday morning and read the physical newspaper.
Secondly, community news isn’t offered by any
other means. No matter how you choose to access
information – through the medium of newspaper, or
by reading it on a website – you can’t find out what
happened at your local council meeting, or who celebrated their 95th birthday, or whose house burned
down, from any other source. Local news is a commodity that is simply irreplaceable.
Every recession brings opportunities. I’m hoping
that this one will result in the downfall of some greedy
newspaper chains, and open the door for smaller, independent newspapers that actually have a sense of commitment to their communities to rise in their wake.
April 24, 2009
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Windermere District
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Help Invermere measure up
Dear Editor:
Measuring Up helps communities assess and
improve local accessibility for persons with disabilities and others including older persons, parents
pushing baby carriages, tourists carrying luggage,
and people with injuries. By increasing accessible
employment opportunities and improving public
spaces, recreation facilities, restaurants and shops,
Measuring Up is helping communities become
more accessible and inclusive, so everyone can benefit.
Invermere has received funding from 2010
Legacies Now to perform the Measuring Up assessment. 2010 Legacies Now has a vision of B.C.
as a place where people can easily live, work, play
and visit. The Measuring Up funds are already at
work in Invermere supporting the installation of
curb cuts and accessible sidewalk ramps throughout town.
Accessibility consultant Glenys Snow Dymond
will perform the Measuring Up assessment. The
scope of work includes assessing the level of safety
for persons with disabilities; assessing the community support for persons with disabilities; and
assessing the level of accessibility of the built environment (public buildings, streets, sidewalks, hospitals, schools, commercial spaces).
Over the next month, Glenys and I will be
engaging community leaders, businesses, and residents to compile information that can be used to
improve the district’s accessibility and inclusiveness. This process will include open house meetings, questionnaires, and one-on-one interviews.
This needs your participation to be successful.
To learn more about Measuring Up, to volunteer or to provide your input please contact Glenys
at [email protected] or Nick at [email protected].
Nick Berzins
Columbia River Greenways Alliance
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April 24, 2009
Jumbo is key to balancing
economic prosperity and
environmental sustainability
Dear Editor:
I left Invermere due to a lack of
work in forestry, as did most of the
people working for the same firm at the
time. My winter ski employment was
steady but seasonal. I left to work in the
U.S.A. at a ski resort – a full-time and
year-round job, with almost triple the
salary.
Dave Quinn called this a “sad story”
and indeed it was. I was forced to move
away from the country I love in order to
continue to work in the industry I love.
Extremists like Dave Quinn and
Wildsight continue to debate Jumbo
and try to distort history for their political ends. This is because Jumbo is largely settled: Jumbo Glacier Resort was
found to be in the public’s interest and
environmentally acceptable through a
nine-year review process. Now, they
argue the Environmental Assessment
certificate should be invalidated because
“it’s too old.”
During that process, the proponent
thought something was amiss with the
Ministry Of Environment bureaucrats,
and found these e-mails via a Freedom
of Information request: “. . . we use the
proponents funds and work as effectively as possible to ensure that the development does not proceed.” No balanced
assessment there. They went on, “Lets
look at this as an opportunity to collect
the ammo. To stop the development!”
This never made any media report?
Unbelievable! So, after using the proponent’s own funds to stall the development they want to use the delays they
fabricated to kill the proposal.
A recent study, by friends of Wildsight, now claims that there are fewer
grizzlies then currently estimated. If
true, this study only suggests that current management practices, which have
nothing to do with ski areas, might not
be working.
Of all grizzlies killed between 2004
and 2007, 88 percent or 1,224 were intentionally killed by hunters. Yet Wildsight identifies ski resorts as Enemy No.
1 for the bears? In 1,000 years Jumbo
couldn’t impact that many bears.
John Bergenske of Wildsight wrote
a letter a few weeks ago and did not refer
us to one study that supported his views
on Jumbo. During the EAO review
— it was the same — they had nothing but rhetoric. He denied supporting
grizzly hunting — yet he did not call
for an end to the hunts? Come on, John
– take a stand.
If global warming is going to harm
ski resorts it will harm the low elevation
resorts. If it harms high elevation resorts
say goodbye to heli-skiing first. To sustain tourism in the future, we should
build high elevation resorts that won’t
solely rely on winter sports. That would
be Jumbo.
Mr. Quinn referred to contractors losing money in Revelstoke. The
NDP’s Skeena Cellulose cost hundreds
of millions of taxpayer dollars. And now
AbitibiBowater has gone down. Local
forestry workers, contractors, and whole
communities are left wondering what
the future holds.
Ken Cooper wrote that Wildsight
does not need to address economics. He
couldn’t be more wrong. Our environment will be at risk as long as there are
humans needing employment. Large,
diverse projects that are properly studied and implemented like Jumbo Glacier Resort are the key to creating a balance between economic prosperity and
environmental sustainability.
Ian McKenzie
Regina
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April 24, 2009
Use caution when lighting fires
spread sparks; always make sure that you have enough
people, water, and hand tools ready to prevent the fire
from escaping; never leave your fire unattended; and
make sure it is completely out before leaving the area.
“In deep grass, the handiest thing is a rake,” Lynn
advised. “That way you can run in, rake all of the fuel
out of the way and slow it down if you need to – but
you have to be quick.”
It is also recommended that you check the venting
index before you begin burning.
When the ventilation index is low, a value of zero
implies no ability of the atmosphere to disperse pollutants (smoke); when it is high, a value of 100 implies
an excellent ability to disperse pollutants.
The index should be between 55 and 100 in order
to burn.
Landowners do have other options to remove
standing grass from their property.
According to Windermere/Fairmont Deputy Fire
Chief Lee Lax, using mowing equipment to mulch the
grass material is a much safer way to remove it.
And, he said, it is environmentally friendly as no
smoke is generated and the mulched material provides
organic matter for the soil.
If open burning is allowed in your area and you
are planning to burn anything larger than a typical
backyard burn pile, you must get a burn registration
number first.
To obtain a burn registration number, call toll-free
to 1-888-797-1717.
You should also get a permit from your municipality and notify your local fire department.
The venting index is available online at www.
weatheroffice.pyr.ec.gc.ca/wxhealth/smoke/default_
e.html?Version=text.
For more details on fire safety and backyard burning, go to http://bcwildfire/ca/restrictions/backyardburning.pdf.
Above: Nolan Rad, who lives nearby, was one of many who came to the aid of the Paagmans. He is pictured here working to beat out the flames with a shovel. Above: Caio Paagman takes a weary look around her
charred land. Photos by Cayla Gabruck
By Cayla Gabruck
Pioneer Staff
With the arrival of warmer weather, local fire departments are reminding residents to be cautious when
using fire to remove standing grass this spring.
Last year, fire crews responded to numerous grass
fires that had gone awry in the Columbia Valley.
“Be damn careful and keep the fire small,” said
Edgewater Fire Chief Lynn McMane.
“I think that grass fires are quite controllable – but
you have to be on your toes and know what it’s going
to do and a lot of people don’t know that.”
When conducting grass burning you are required
to ensure there is a fuel break around the burn area,
such as an area free of burnable material.
Also consider the following tips: make sure that
the fire site is away from buildings, trees and combustible materials; be aware of windy conditions that can
Continued from
Page 3 . . .
By the time the fire
was put out, it had ravaged nearly a hectare of
land, within 100 metres
of the family home, barn
and horses.
Luckily, there was
no damage. However,
the family was fined for
failing to establish a fuel
break around a burn
area.
On the day of the
fire, the Paagmans did
phone the Invermere Fire
Department, but they
did not respond, as the
farm is outside of their
jurisdiction.
“They are outside our
fire protection boundaries,” Invermere Fire Chief
Roger Ekman said. “It’s
one of those things – unfortunately, that’s the way
the rules are.”
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April 24, 2009
Ceiling heaters
caused house fire
Village of
Radium Hot Springs
Community
Clean Up Day
By Sally Waddington
Pioneer Staff
The house fire in
Windermere last month
was caused by radiant
ceiling heating panels, the
B.C. Safety Authority revealed this week.
On Saturday, March
14th, neighbours reported a fire in the home
of Emil and Ruth Krein
on Fairmont Street. By
the time members of
Windermere Fire DepartThe house fire in Windermere started in the ceiling.
ment arrived minutes lat“If you suspect your heating panel
er, the entire second floor
falls into this group, stop using it imwas ablaze.
Firefighters battled the blaze for mediately and hire a licensed contractor
four hours, but damage was so signifi- to inspect it. If it is confirmed as one of
cant that Fire Chief Jim Miller said, these, it must be disconnected from its
“My suspicion is that the home will power source,” Mr. Hinde said.
Windermere fire chief Jim Miller
have to be taken to the foundation.”
said
the cause of the fire was a surprise
The Kreins were at their second
home in California when the fire oc- to him.
“This is the first time I had ever seen
curred and heard about it when their
neighbours Gerry and Georgina Bares- radiant ceiling heating panels,” he said.
He warned homeowners who have
co called to tell them about it.
They rushed back to Canada to deal ceiling panels to have them checked by
a licensed electrical contractor.
with the loss of their home.
“The fear is that there are probably
“We are planning to rebuild,” Mr.
Krein said this week. “The house has still some out there that have slipped
been demolished and we are waiting to through the cracks,” Mr. Miller said.
In the Kreins’ case, the ceiling pansee who is going to rebuild it.”
els
were
defective.
Meanwhile, the B.C. Safety Author“The heating panel is supposed to
ity has issued a warning to homeowners
evenly
heat but it ended up with a hot
over the radiant ceiling heating panels
spot. The panel broke down and burnt
that were the cause of the Kreins’ fire.
The panels were one of three brands through the gyproc and insulation. It
of ceiling heating panels that were dis- can smoulder like that for up to three
continued and had a disconnect order days until it catches wood,” Mr. Miller
said.
placed on them in 1993 and 1994.
He went on to assure Windermere
“The B.C. Safety Authority is conresidents
that despite rumours othercerned that homeowners may still be
using these ceiling heating panels,” said wise, there was no problem with water
Stephen Hinde, electrical safety man- supply when the fire crew were battling
ager of the B.C. Safety Authority. “Any the blaze.
“We had a good source of water
panels covered by the 1993 and 1994
from a hydrant,” Jim Miller said. “We
disconnect orders are not safe.”
The discontinued Aztec-Flexel, brought in Invermere Fire Department
Thermaflex and Flexwatt ceiling panels for the extra manpower.”
After the fire, Regional District of
were stapled to ceilings before gyproc or
any lightweight ceiling tile was installed. East Kootenay staff shut off the water
Heat generated was supposed to radiate supply to the Kreins’ house to prevent
water pipes in the house from freezing.
to the walls and the room below.
Saturday, April 25th
Rally at the Skating Rink at
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Trash bags will be supplied.
Please bring gloves.
A BBQ for the volunteers will be
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Join us for a FREE orientation of
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April 24, 2009
New chief administrative officer in Canal Flats
By Sally Waddington
Pioneer Staff
Ruth Copeland has been hired as the new chief
administrative officer for the Village of Canal Flats.
“At our in-camera meeting on Tuesday, April 14th,
council approved hiring Ruth as our new chief administrative officer,” said Mayor Bruce Woodbury.
“Contributing factors and skills she brings to the
role include her 10 years of experience in Beiseker, Alberta, which is very similar in size to Canal Flats; her
background and experience as a municipal treasurer;
her excellent references; her great personality and attitude; and the positive comments about her from staff
and the public,” Mayor Woodbury added.
Ms. Copeland was one of 19 applicants for the
position, which became vacant on December 31st
when Rob Sabine resigned.
After growing up in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Ruth
moved to Alberta in 1975 and started her career as a
paralegal at a Calgary law firm. In the following 20
years, she moved to firms in Airdrie and Beiseker. Then
an opportunity came up at the Village of Beiseker office and she jumped at the chance.
Ms. Copeland was hired as a municipal clerk, but
then-chief administrative officer Wendy Ramberg saw
her potential right away.
“I was mentored to be the chief administrative officer from the beginning,” Ruth said.
She was hired for the top position in 2000 and did
the job for five and a half years before leaving to care
for her elderly parents in Vancouver.
Ruth met her husband Roland Brunelle in Beiseker
and they married in 1992. They volunteered together
at the village’s fire department for 10 years.
After retiring from his 30-year career as a truck
driver, Roland got a job managing a farm in Fairmont.
The couple moved to the valley in 2006 with their two
Siberian huskies.
Now Ms. Copeland is ready to get down to work
in her new community of Canal Flats, which incorporated in 2004.
“I’m doing background work,” she said. “I’m getting to know the community and the culture and
what’s gone on here before.”
She is looking forward to receiving direction from
council.
“One thing council is doing is setting goals and
priorities that will give staff direction. Once we have
gone through that process, we will become more proactive rather than reactive.”
As well as responding to council’s demands, Ms.
Copeland will be overseeing seven staff members of
the Village of Canal Flats.
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What’s Happening in the
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Music • visual arts • dining • Bar Scene • entertainment • performance ARTS
MOVIE REVIEW
PAGE 12
WINGS WEEK!
PAGE 18
Out &
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West-coast supergroup Swollen Members are coming to Bud’s Bar on Saturday night, April 25th.
Pioneer reporter Cayla Gabruck has the interview. See Page 14 for the full story!
Art From the Heart: Part 5 • Pynelogs Cultural Centre
April 7 - 26. Open daily from 11 am to 4 pm.
Pynelogs Café Open • Wed to Sun 11 am - 4 pm
What does ART
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Wings Over the Rockies Art Show • Pynelogs
Birdhouse Exhibit. Little Badger Early Learning Centre
Art Exhibit April 28 to May 10.
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April 24, 2009
Movie Review: The Wrestler
on his second-rate trailer. His bouts, generally staged
in small-town arenas, are tough and the pay is small.
He works part-time in a grocery store, for a snide martinet of a boss, just to make ends meet.
And all the while, Randy desperately strives to establish one single, meaningful relationship in his life.
I found it strange that people were surprised at
how good Mickey Rourke was in this movie. Anyone
who has seen him in earlier films, like Diner, or The
Pope of Greenwich Village, knows that he is capable of
consistently good work.
Although his face has changed dramatically over
the years, his acting ability seems only to have improved.
He is joined here by Oscar-winning actress Marisa
Tomei, who plays an almost over-the-hill stripper, who
has career and lifestyle dilemmas that parallel Randy’s
Reviewed by Dave Sutherland
The Wrestler is a serious contender for the best
movie I’ve seen in recent months.
Mickey Rourke won a Golden Globe for this
movie, playing aging ring gladiator Randy “The Ram”
Robinson, whose glory days were 20 years ago.
Randy lives for the roar of the crowd, glorying in
the adulation he receives when he “wins” a match. He
has sacrificed everything for wrestling, including the
love of his daughter and his health.
To maintain his fading physique, he regularly selfmedicates with a dangerous cocktail of steroids and
stimulants. When a serious health issue jeopardizes his
career, Randy is faced with a tough dilemma.
The Wrestler strips away any glamour associated
with wrestling. Randy has a tough time making rent
own. Evan Rachel Wood enjoys several intense scenes
as Randy’s long-neglected, frustrated daughter.
Other roles are ably filled by several real-life wrestlers, which helps add to The Wrestler’s realistic feel.
The Wrestler was written by Robert D. Siegel,
and was directed by Darren Aronofsky, who helmed
the squirmingly-intense drug drama, Requiem For A
Dream, from 2000.
Fans of 1980s music will get a real kick out of the
soundtrack of The Wrestler. It’s composed almost exclusively of hair-band anthems from that era.
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Out & About
Please call 250-341-6299
or Email us at [email protected]
to enter your event in our FREE listings.
Toby Theatre
p.m. Drop your gear. 1-4 p.m. Come and buy gear.
4-5 p.m. Come get your unsold gear. For info: www.
columbiavalleycyclingsociety.org.
• Country music star Larry Berrio at Rockies at
Riverside, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Tickets $30
show only/$65 including southern BBQ buffet. For
info: 250-345-6346.
• Swollen Members at Bud’s Bar. Tickets $20. For
info: 250-342-2965.
Sunday, April 26th:
• Closed until May 13th.
Friday, April 24th:
• 9:15 a.m.: Learning From the Land – Linda Peterat
and Stacy Friedman lecture at the Community
Greenhouse. For info: 250-342-0539.
• 4:30-7 p.m. and 7:30-10 p.m.: Ladies’ Night Out
“Celebrating Women” at Pamper Yourself Spa. Free
admission. For info: 250-341-6266.
• 5:30 p.m.: Crop Night at Scrappy-Do’s. Please call
250-342-7238 to reserve your spot.
• 7 p.m.: Second Annual Conrad Kain Mountain
Film Night at J. Alfred Laird School. Tickets $12
adults, children under eight free.
Friday, April 24th-Sunday April 26th:
• Three-Day Golf School at Eagle Ranch. For info:
250-342-0562.
Saturday, April 25th:
• 10 a.m. to noon: Valley Pride Day, valley-wide cleanup day from Edgewater to Canal Flats, sponsored by
Columbia Valley Service Clubs Alliance. See page 14
for a community schedule or phone Steve at 250342-3825 or Milt at 250-342-3353.
• 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Grand Opening of the
Community Greenhouse. Guided tours, food for
sale, prizes, expert gardeners’ advice. Ribbon-cutting
ceremony at 1 p.m. with Invermere and Windermere
Children’s Choir. For info: 250-342-0539.
• 1 p.m.: Kain Krank Bouldering Festival at J. Alfred
Laird School. For info: www.conradkain.com.
• 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.: Supper and Sounds at Meet
on Higher Ground Coffee House, Radium. Homestyle southern buffet with music by Marty Beingesser.
Tickets $20. For info: 250-347-6567.
• Columbia Valley Cycling Society Bike and Gear
Swap at Invermere Community Centre. 9 a.m.-12
• 9:30 a.m.: Living Roofs and Walls with Geneviève
Noel – seminar at the Community Greenhouse. For
info: 250-342-0539.
• 5 p.m.: Pajama Party at Lake Windermere Alliance
Church, Invermere for girls aged 12 to 17. Special
guest Charmaine Champion, recording artist and
speaker. Cost is $35, including food and drink,
concert, speaking session and free gift.
Monday, April 27th:
• 7 p.m.: Ladies’ Night Out at Lake Windermere
Alliance Church. Theme: Women Under
Construction. Tickets $8. For info: 250-347-7750.
• Matt Anderson, blues, roots and rock hybrid, at
Copper City Saloon. For info: 250-341-3344.
Tuesday, April 28th:
• Wings Over the Rockies: Art Show at Pynelogs
Cultural Centre until May 10th. Artist opening
Wednesday, April 29th, 7-9 p.m.
Wednesday, April 29th:
• 7 p.m.: An Evening in Niger with Lisa Rohrick at
Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Free admission.
high-quality, creative and educational events. For
info: 250-342-4423.
Thursday, May 7th:
• 7 p.m.: Wilmer Waterworks Improvement District
Annual General Meeting at Wilmer Community
Hall.
Saturday, May 9th:
• Smalltown DJs from the Hi-fi Club in Calgary
perform at Bud’s Bar. Tickets $10. For info: 250342-2965.
• 1 p.m.: Terry Morberg of Applepatch Designs will
be at Purcell Mtn. Quilting Co. for another afternoon
of fun and fabulous information. Fee $20. For info:
250-341-3115.
Tuesday, May 12th:
• Vote in the provincial election. For info: www.
elections.bc.ca.
• Comedy night with headliner Tim Nutt from
Toronto at Bud’s Bar. Tickets $10. For info: 250342-2965.
Thursday, May 14th:
• 8 p.m.: Vancouver easy rock and soul artist Baby
Harry performs at Bud’s Bar. No cover charge. For
info: 250-342-2965.
• Fore the Nature Trust Golf Tournament at Riverside
Golf Course, Fairmont. Participation $75; net
proceeds will benefit the Nature Trust of B.C.’s work
on the Hoodoos property. For info: 250-345-6346.
Saturday, May 16th-Monday, May 18th:
• 7 p.m.: Author Carole Rubin will explain How
to Get Your Lawn Off Drugs at David Thompson
Secondary School Theatre. Admission is free. For
info: 250-341-6898.
• Lake Windermere District Rod & Gun Club’s 7th
Annual 3D Shoot at Lake Lillian Archery Range. Free
family archery lessons by qualified archery coaches
on May 17th. For info: 250-342-9033.
• X-Alps Fundraiser Fun Competition for paragliders
from Mount Swansea. For info: max@flyingmax.
com.
Saturday, May 2nd:
Sunday, May 17th:
• 8 a.m.: Brisco Community Clean Up and Work
Bee. For info: [email protected].
• 11 a.m.: Pine Ridge Mountain Resort Spring Walk
and Run. A 4km run/walk for the rescue vehicle
campaign. Registration: $5 donation for Invermere
Fire & Rescue. For info: www.pineridgemtnresort.
com.
Thursday, April 30th:
Monday, May 4th-Sunday, May 10th:
• Wings Over the Rockies bird festival. Forty-five
Eagle Ranch Resort is OPEN for Golf!
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April 24, 2009
Swollen Members coming to Bud’s Bar
By Cayla Gabruck
Pioneer Staff
Multiple Juno award-winning Canadian hip-hop
superstars Swollen Members will be hitting the stage
at Bud’s Bar and Lounge tomorrow night, Saturday,
April 25th.
Known for their dark beats, gritty lyrics and unforgettable stage performances, it is sure to be a show
to remember.
“Hell, yes, we are excited to come to Invermere,”
band member Prevail told The Pioneer.
Hailing from Vancouver, Prevail (Kiley Hendriks),
Mad Child (Shane Bunting), and producer-turnedgroup member Rob the Viking said that they were
fortunate enough to have Invermere fall into their laps
as one of the places their tour will stop.
The band will showcase songs from their upcoming album, Beautiful Death Machine. Their fifth fulllength release – not including Monsters in the Closet
– is set to debut early next year.
“Beautiful Death Machine is a little more street
oriented – very in-tune with how the hip-hop industry
has changed in the last couple of years,” Prevail said.
“It’s classic Swollen with a couple of singles. We’ve
got some stuff for the people in the clubs and the people on the radio, which is something we didn’t make
our focal point of the last album.”
The band’s last album, Black Magic, debuted in
2006 and peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Top
Independent Albums chart.
“Black Magic was a chance for us to really give
something back to our original and truest fans,” Prevail said. “It was something that we really needed to
do to prove to our fans that we could still do – that we
could get back into that frame of mind and make that
powerful music.”
Tomorrow, Swollen fans can expect to hear cuts
from all their albums and even performances by supergroup Battle Axe Warriors, the band’s newest project.
Battle Axe Warriors is composed of Swollen Members and Kuruption Camp. The two groups will perform separately and also collaborate on some numbers.
Although Bud’s Bar and Lounge is smaller than
their usual venues, Prevail said that the group has
no problem being in such close proximity with their
fans.
“The closer the better,” Prevail said. “We come to
do the live show with one thing in mind, and that’s to
have fun and party with our people.”
Swollen Members will hit the stage at Bud’s later
tomorrow night. But fans are encouraged to show up
by 9 p.m. to win backstage passes.
Tickets are $20, available at Syndicate Boardshop
and Bud’s.
Box 159, 8853 Grainger Rd., Canal Flats, B.C. V0B 1B0
Phone: 250-349-5462 Fax: 250-349-5460 • [email protected]
APRIL 25th, 2009
VALLEY PRIDE
2009 PARCEL TAX ROLL REVIEW
The Village of Canal Flats collects parcel and/or
frontage taxes on affected properties under the
following bylaws:
• Regional District of East Kootenay –
Canal Flats Sewage Collection,
Disposal and Treatment System
Frontage Tax Bylaw, 1982 and any
amendments thereto
• Village of Canal Flats Water Parcel Tax
Rate Bylaw No. 90, 2007 and any
amendments thereto
In relation to the parcel and/or frontage taxes
noted above the Village of Canal Flats hereby
gives notice of the following:
1. The parcel tax rolls are available for
inspection at the Village Office located
at 8853 Grainger Road, Canal Flats, BC
from 8:30 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm
to 4:30 pm on regular business
days.
2. A person who owns a parcel included
on the parcel tax roll may request that
the roll be amended respecting a matter
referred to below, but only in relation to
the person’s own property:
a. there is an error or omission respecting a
name or address on the parcel tax roll;
b. there is an error or omission respecting
the inclusion of a parcel;
c. there is an error or omission respecting
the taxable area or the taxable frontage
of a parcel;
d. an exemption has been improperly
allowed or disallowed.
To be considered for the 2009 taxation year a
request to amend the parcel tax roll must be
made in writing and must be received at the
office of the Collector at 8853 Grainger Road,
Canal Flats, BC, V0B 1B0 prior to 4:30 pm on
the 1st day of May, 2009.
Cheryl Otting, Collector
Village of Canal Flats
The Pioneer
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HIP-HOP ACTION – Prevail, Mad Child and Rob the
Viking of Swollen Members will play Bud’s Bar on Saturday, April 25th.
Photo submitted by Valerie Wilson
Join with other communities from Canal Flats to Edgewater to clean up our valley!
Schedule of Events:
Invermere
Windermere
9:00 a.m. - Home area pick up
10:00 a.m. - Check in at the north end of
Community Hall for direction
to work sites
12:00 p.m. - Litter drop off and Hot dog and
pop at Kinsmen Beach.
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
Radium
Edgewater
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
1:00 pm
Home area pick up
Highway pick up between North
and South entrances to community
Celebration at Community Hall
12:00 a.m.
Home area pick up
Meet at Community Hall for
directions to work sites
For your safety
Home area pick up
Meet at Hockey Rink for
Celebration at Hockey Rink
Canal Flats
10:00 a.m.
Wilmer
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
12:00 a.m.
Home area pick up
Meet at Community Hall for
Community Celebration at
Community Hall
11:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
Meet at the Home Hardware Parking
lot and start of home area pick up
Move to streets and public areas
Return to Home Hardware Parking
lot for Community Celebration
• When working along roadways wear bright coloured clothing and exercise extreme caution if you
have to cross a roadway.
April 24, 2009
Patty’s Greenhouse
Terry
Morberg
of Applepatch Designs
will be at Purcell Mtn. Q
Saturday, May 9th
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The carnival is coming!
West Coast Amusements will bring its carnival to
Invermere in aid of Windermere Valley Youth Centre Society for the third year running.
From Friday, May 1st to Sunday, May 3rd, the carnival will operate in the parking lot behind Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. Expect to see the carnival crew setting up from Monday, April 27th.
“Last year the carnival raised about $2,800 for the
centre,” said the society’s treasurer, Nick Berzins.
Head down to the carnival for fun rides like the Tilta-Whirl and Ferris Wheel, arcade games like the Hoopshot and Balloon Pop, and fair food such as hot dogs,
burgers, cotton candy and candy apples.
Photo by Joe Lucas
for another afternoon of
fun and fabulous information.
Fee $2000
Authorized Sales/Service For Janome
Call 250-341-3115 to book your
spot as space is limited.
DAPPER’S LANDING IS NOW OPEN!
We sell
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Dapper’s Landing (formerly The Atrium) is the Valley’s newest family dining destination. Chefs
Lara and Adrian McCormack’s menu includes flavourful selections for breakfast, lunch and
dinner and special menus just for kids!
Come for a grilled burger, a Black Angus steak, or one of our signature
dishes—cioppino, baby back ribs, antipasti, and much more. We look
forward to serving you soon.
Located at the Riverside Golf Course Clubhouse (250.345.6346). Everyone is
welcome! Images courtesy Windermere Valley Historical Society.
250-341-1114
[email protected]
April 24, 2009
Thanks for
your time
To celebrate National Volunteers Week, the
Invermere Public Library
hosted a lunch for its dedicated volunteers. Between
the weekly volunteers, the
board of directors and the
Friends of the Library,
about 30 people dedicate
their time. Back row: Joan
Selzler; librarian Liz Robinson; Louise Julien; Val
James; Dorothy Gilbride;
and Stevie Irons. Front
row: board member Gail
Hoffmann; librarian Ginny Walker; board member
Shelley Shoemaker.
Start collecting your
books now for the annual
BIG Book Sale in aid of
the library, to be held on
Saturday, July 18th.
CHEERS TO BC WINES!
WINE TASTINGS EVERY THURSDAY
Join us in the Lodge Lobby Thursday evenings starting April 30th to
sample and learn about a fine selection of British Columbia wines.
The tasting begins at 5:00pm. $10/person. One couple will receive
a 25% off voucher for dinner in the
Mountain Flowers Dining Room.
Save the date! The 8th Annual East
Kootenay Wine Festival is November 6-7,
2009 at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.
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A sure sign of spring,
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Elections BC is looking for reliable and enthusiastic people to work as
election officials on General Voting Day, May 12, 2009. These positions are
required to assist voters at voting locations throughout B.C. during the
Provincial General Election and Referendum on Electoral Reform.
Most positions are paid $200 for the day. Previous experience is not required.
If you can provide excellent service to a variety of people during a long day,
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April 24, 2009
Thirteenth annual Wings over
the Rockies event coming in May
By Cayla Gabruck
Pioneer Staff
In less than two
weeks, bird-lovers from
around the world will
flock to the Columbia
Valley for one of the
biggest and most anticipated bird festivals in the
world.
Wings over the
Rockies will begin on
Richard Cannings
May 4th this year and
continue until May
10th, featuring popular
zoologist-biologist Richard Cannings as the keynote
speaker.
Mr. Cannings is a renowned naturalist, conservationist and international lecturer on birds and bird
habitat. He was the curator of the University of British Columbia’s Spencer Entomological Museum for
11 years and is the co-author of British Columbia: A
Natural History and numerous other books.
He is also a regular guest on CBC Radio.
This theme for this year’s event, the 13th installment of the annual festival, is “Citizens for Science.”
“We are focusing on getting people to contribute
their observations for scientific purposes,” said local
naturalist Larry Halverson. “The main reason is to
gather information for the British Columbia Breeding Bird Atlas project.”
The B.C. Breeding Bird Atlas was officially
launched in Vancouver last year, with the goal of providing an up-to-date assessment of the distribution,
abundance and status of birds that breed in B.C.
The basic framework for the atlas consists of dividing the province into 10-by-10-kilometre squares
in which contributors will survey selected squares to
find and record evidence of breeding for as many species as possible.
At this year’s festival, there will be more than 50
educational activities in which enthusiasts from far
and wide can take part, including a step-by-step tutorial on how to contribute to the British Columbia
Breeding Bird Atlas.
In the B.C. Breeding Bird Atlas Field Trip with
Richard Cannings and Larry Halverson, participants
Congratulations Brendan!
will cover a 10-kilometre square, trying to amass a long
list of bird species and gathering breeding evidence
from the open forest and wetlands of the Columbia
National Wildlife Management Area at Wilmer.
Other popular activities include a wetlands paddle
with Randy Hopkins, the Harlequin Adventure — in
which participants will travel up the Toby Creek to
track the elusive Harlequin Duck and, of course, the
annual judging of birdhouses at Pynelogs Cultural
Centre and the popular barbecue at Nipika Mountain
Resort.
“Over the years, I am always amazed at the local
participation,” Larry said.
Wings Week, he said, not only educates people on
birds, their habit and conservation, but it also serves to
kick-start the economy in the community.
“It connects people and their surroundings
through first-hand experiences,” he said.
“I think it’s a tremendous experience — over 50
different events to chose from in such a short period
of time, with
such a concentration of expert knowledge.”
For more information on the Wings over the
Rockies event visit www.wingsovertherockies.org.
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views of Canadians are at the core of every Park Management Plan. They provide a vision of the park at its future best and the
strategies for how that will be achieved.
Management plans also highlight the opportunities and challenges each park faces. The strategies and actions they define create
a ‘road map’ for delivery of the three elements of Parks Canada’s mandate – protection, visitor experience, and education.
What’s the goal?
Given the challenging markets of 2008,
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of Brendan and his team.
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The review will build upon the strengths of the current plans and revise them to reflect new government policy and decisions, and
to better address key trends, visitor needs and expectations. The updated plans will be re-written to reflect a more integrated,
collaborative, future-oriented approach.
What the future holds.
Initial information gathering and analysis has begun. Community presentations and workshops will take place in the coming
months. We will develop draft management plans over the summer and release them for public review in the fall. The updated
plans will be submitted for approval and tabling in Parliament in spring 2010.
How can you get involved?
Electronically
Join our online discussion forum or comment on vision, strategies and proposed changes. To access the review Website, e-mail
[email protected].
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RESPOND
Candidates respond to the issues
Question 6, two weeks to go: Government bailouts and industry roundtables are aimed at helping big business. However,
most jobs around here are created by small businesses that do not enjoy the same protections. If elected,
what will you do to help the mom and pop operations create new jobs in this riding?
Mark McKee, Revelstoke, Liberal Party
I come from a smallbusiness background and
know first-hand the trials
and tribulations of running a business.
As a businessman,
I know the BC Liberals
have the strongest economic platform when it
comes to building our
economy and creating
jobs.
We are already seeing this being put into
action by lowering taxes both personal and corporate
to one of the lowest levels in Canada, a far cry from
the 1990’s NDP when taxes were the highest in North
America.
The BC Liberals have reduced red tape by 37 percent to help small business. We also established the
BizPal program to help small businesses get the information they need quickly and efficiently.
But that is not enough.
The BC Liberals have a renewed and re-invigorated relationship with the federal government that
has seen a series of announcements on infrastructure
projects that will put people to work in our riding, and
infuse much-needed jobs and cash. We know that these jobs will create a multiplier
effect and circulate throughout our local economy,
further helping all small businesses.
We can still do more.
We need and have a government that understands
business and is receptive to ideas that will create jobs,
protect our environment and help diversify our local
economies. I am looking forward to hearing the innovative
ideas for our riding’s small business entrepreneurs and
helping their dreams become reality.
Norm Macdonald, Golden, New Democratic Party
Small business is
a big part of a healthy
economy. Small business
provides a variety of employment options, and
brings a range of services
to our communities.
We rely on small business, yet very often small
businesses get forgotten
by this government that
has allowed vested interests to influence policy.
Big businesses donate
to political parties and hire lobbyists; they make sure
they are heard. But the small businesses that provide
so much value to our communities don’t have that option. And too often the perks given to big business
actually harm the little guy.
A recent example can be found in the liquor store
sector. Influential lobbyists bargained with this government for deeply discounted wholesale rates on liquor
to be sold in big box liquor stores. At the same time,
small rural agency stores that provide liquor services
to rural communities were being squeezed out. And
when they asked government for the same reduced
wholesale rates they were denied.
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wasn’t able to get a fair hearing from this government,
while the big box liquor store chain was getting all the
breaks.
We need to understand the true value of small
business and we need to begin to look at ways to make
our small business sector more resilient.
Many small businesses in the Columbia Valley are
related to the forest industry. With the industry in crisis, many small businesses have now ceased operations.
Addressing the issues that exacerbated the crisis could
have saved hundreds of jobs and saved numerous small
businesses. The money that was earned in the forest
industry also fueled many small businesses, businesses
that are now suffering because forest workers no longer have the disposable income they once had.
Small businesses are also struggling to pay high
property taxes made necessary by provincial cost
downloads to municipalities. As more and more is
required from municipal governments who have no
other means of revenue but property tax, taxes must
increase and much of that burden falls to small business owners.
There is much we can do to improve the prospects for small business owners. We must be sure to
limit the ability of big business to have sole influence
on government. We must take action to protect our
province’s largest industries like forestry that include
so many small business operators and we must address
the need of municipalities to raise so much revenue
through property tax.
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April 24, 2009
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Make effective charitable donations
For many Canadians, charitable giving is a spontaneous thing. A canvasser knocks on our door one
day, we see an ad on TV, or we receive a letter in the
mail, and we donate whatever we can to the cause. There’s nothing wrong with this kind of giving.
But if you’re looking to make a more significant donation, it makes sense to do a little planning first.
With that in mind, here’s a simple four-step process that will help you make a more effective and
meaningful charitable donation.
Step 1: What are you trying to do?
To make an effective charitable donation, understand your purpose, the scope, and the method for
doing so.
Start by researching some of the causes you care
about. Ask yourself why you care about these causes
rather than others. Next, ask yourself whether you
would like to donate to that cause on a local, national,
or an international level. Finally, consider the level
of involvement you’d like with your gift. Would you
prefer to be personally involved with the charity, perhaps by donating time as well as money? Or would an
anonymous gift be more preferable?
Step 2: Articulate your giving values
After you’ve determined the reason you’re making
a gift, it’s time to articulate your giving values. You can
do this by creating a “giving values statement” that
covers three main areas:
1) A core vision: a two-sentence summary of the
principles that have led you to give;
2) An area of giving: a description of the types
of causes or charities you’d like to support;
3) Criteria for selecting individual charities: a
brief outline of the criteria you will apply
when deciding which organizations you’d like
to donate to.
Step 3: Screen potential charities and causes
Once you have a written statement of giving values, you can start screening potential charities. Answering the following questions will help you create a
“short list” of potential donation candidates:
•
•
•
Purpose: what is the organization trying to
do? Is this purpose focused and clear, or
vague and undefined?
Method: does the organization have a viable
plan for achieving those goals? Will the plan
produce results in a reasonable time?
Management/leadership: are board members
active in the cause? Are they passionate about
what they’re doing?
•
Financials: how does the organization attract
donations? What portion of those donations
is directed to actual programs, and what
portion to administration?
Step 4: Consider the end use of the gift
Finally, you need to think about what you want
the charity to do with your donation. If you’re confident in the charity’s ability to manage funds, you can
provide the organization with an “unrestricted donation.”
Alternatively, some charities allow you the ability
to direct funds for a specific purpose. If you’re looking
to provide such support, consider the following:
•
•
•
•
Operating expenses: rent, utilities, office
supplies, etc.;
Program support: donated to support or
improve an existing charitable service;
Capital campaigns: used to build new
facilities or expand existing ones;
“Leadership gifts”: large donations intended
to motivate other private and corporate
donors to give.
Finally, it’s also a good idea to discuss your charitable donation plan and its tax advantages with your
accountant.
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The David Thompson
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was a hit last weekend as
they performed for an audience of more than 90 people
at the much-anticipated Big
Band Dance.
“For artistic merit,
this year’s dance was absolutely the best all around
for solo quality,” said David
Thompson’s music director
Greg Constable, who has
organized the band for the
past 26 years.
This year, the Big Band
Dance, held at the Invermere
Community Hall, raised
$600 towards the students’
annual band trip. They will
be travelling to Edmonton
and Raymond, Alberta.
Top: Christine Shaw
and her husband Jay Lightfoot take advantage of the
romantic music; right,
William Constable, Greg
Constable’s son, hits just the
right notes while performing
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Organics expert explains how to be pesticide-free
Submitted by Wildsight
Wondering what to do around the lawn and garden since Invermere banned the cosmetic use of pesticides? Well, come out for a free
presentation by Canada’s “pesticide
free” expert, Carole Rubin.
Carole Rubin is the author of
How to Get Your Lawn & Garden
Off Drugs, the book that helped
start the pesticide-free revolution
that’s now sweeping across Canada.
She is also the author of How to
Get Your Lawn Off Grass and has
written for Harrowsmith, Canadian Living Magazine, and Lawn
Care for Dummies.
Carole’s inspiring presentation
will show how lawns and gardens
can flourish by replacing synthetic
chemicals with balanced organic
alternatives. This includes choosing the right grasses and plants,
fertilizing, aerating, composting
and pruning.
“This presentation is for all gardeners and homeowners who want to tread lightly on the earth,” said
Heather Leschied, with Wildsight. “Two communi-
ties in the Columbia Basin — Invermere and Nelson
— have enacted bylaws, and other communities are
considering bylaws, have drafted bylaws, or have included statements in their Official Community Plans
about cosmetic pesticides — so
it’s really good timing.”
Patti Moore, of the Canadian Cancer Society said: “We’re
excited to be organizing this tour
because we know that while many
people are aware of potential risks
from exposure to cosmetic pesticides, there is a need for more
information about healthier lawn
and garden practices.”
Ms. Leschied said that the
talk will help people learn how to
reduce their use of cosmetic pesticides — and that the Pesticide Free
Columbia Basin Coalition is here to
help them as well.
“There are easy, alternative
methods available,” she said. “We
know that lots of people are interested in learning these healthy gardening techniques.
This event will not only help people to learn, but it
will connect citizens to others in their communities
who are making the same positive changes.”
The presentation will be held in Invermere on
Thursday, April 30th at 7 p.m., in the David Thompson Secondary School Theatre.
The presentation is sponsored by Wildsight, the
Canadian Cancer Society and the Pesticide Free Columbia Basin Coalition. The talk is free (free of charge,
and also scent- and perfume-free).
The Pesticide Free Columbia Valley coalition was
formed in August 2007.
Due to the growing initiatives across the East and
West Kootenays, it has expanded and is now called the
Pesticide Free Columbia Basin.
It includes citizens, organizations and businesses
from Invermere, Golden, and surrounding communities, now including Fernie, Kimberley, Cranbrook
and Nelson. Some members and supporters include:
the Canadian Cancer Society, Wildsight, The District
of Invermere, Interior Health, Kicking Horse Coffee,
Winderberry Nursery, Spring Health Foods, Willow
Springs Greenhouses, Communities in Bloom Golden,
Home Hardware (Invermere and Golden), True Value
Hardware (Golden), Jackson Hardware and Building Supplies, Mountainside Gardens, physicians and
health care practitioners from Kimberley, Cranbrook,
Invermere and Golden, parents, environmentalists,
parent-advisory committees, and gardeners who share
a vision of reducing the cosmetic use of pesticides in
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Charity run to benefit road rescue vehicle
By Sandra Kelly
Special to The Pioneer
It’s a triple opportunity: the chance to view three
new show homes, to get some fresh air and exercise,
and to support a good cause.
Statesman, the developer of Pine Ridge Mountain Resort, will hold the first annual Spring Walk
and Run on Sunday, May 17th, on four kilometres of
groomed hiking trails at the resort just south and east
of Westridge in Invermere.
The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
anyone can participate. Prizes, including a vacation at
Toscana Resort in Phoenix, will be awarded.
The minimum entry fee is $5, but entrants can
make a larger donation. All proceeds will help to purchase a new road rescue vehicle for use by the emergency departments in the Windermere Valley.
The charitable event coincides with the grand
opening of three show homes at the resort: a Statesman-built townhome and detached homes by Stratum
Custom Homes and MidSun Developments.
“It’s a terrific opportunity for us to show these
beautiful new homes and to support this very worthy
cause,” said Denise Meloche, sales coordinator. “It’s
also a way for us to remind valley residents that the
hiking trails at the resort are open to the public.”
Entrants can pre-register at the resort’s sales centre
in downtown Invermere, or at the site itself. Parking
is available. For those who can’t participate but would
still like to contribute, pledge forms are available at the
sales centre, at The Pioneer office on 8th Avenue, and
at various local businesses.
Ms. Meloche said that Statesman considered
several charities before choosing the Road to Rescue
campaign. “There are lots of good causes, but this is
something that benefits everyone.”
The Road to Rescue campaign is being coordinated by the Lake Windermere District Lions Club on
behalf of the Invermere Fire Department. The department needs a new rescue vehicle costing $475,000.
Unlike the smaller, older vehicle currently in
use, the new state-of-the–art vehicle will carry all the
equipment and trained personnel needed for road rescue operations. The older vehicle will still be available
when needed.
Tom McNeil, one of 26 volunteer firefighters
in Invermere, said the new truck will greatly reduce
the department’s response time. It will also make it
easier to respond to accidents in Kootenay National
Park and the rugged back country. “We are grateful
to Statesman and to all the individuals, businesses and
community organizations who have given their generous support,” said Mr. McNeil.
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in Invermere on May 17th, while enjoying the views.
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Project aims to reduce Spirits Reach nominated
water use by 20 percent for Power Smart award
Submitted by Columbia Basin Trust
Working with local governments,
Columbia Basin Trust is launching the
Columbia Basin Water Smart Initiative
to help communities reduce water consumption by 20 percent by 2015.
“It’s an ambitious goal, but residents
have told us that water conservation is a
priority,” said Kindy Gosal, Director of
Water and Environment.
“Water is the foundation of the
social, economic, and environmental
well-being of the Columbia River Basin
and moving forward with water conservation efforts is key to ensuring that a
healthy and sustainable water supply is
in place for future generations.”
Despite the apparent wealth of
fresh water in the basin, increasing human activities, population growth, and
climate change are placing pressure on
water systems. In a 2004 survey, residents acknowledge water consumption
in the basin is high and that there is a
need for water conservation. Specifically, residents requested information and
education on the quantity of water in
the basin, and information on the economic benefits of conserving water.
The goal is to develop a coordinated
regional approach and community-specific action plans to achieve a 20-percent
basin-wide reduction in domestic water
consumption by 2015.
The first step is to hire a project team
to coordinate the initiative, starting in
May. This will provide local governments with access to technical experts in
water conservation and the opportunity
to create a community-specific Water
Conservation Action Plan.
The team will also create a webbased tool kit for communities interested in implementing water conservation measures. For more information,
contact Heather Mitchell at 1-800-5058998 or email [email protected].
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Spirits Reach, located on the
western shore of Columbia Lake and
owned by Columere Park Developments Limited, has been named as a
finalist in the Power Smart Excellence
Awards, sponsored by BC Hydro.
The first phase of this 500-acre
master-planned community features
the latest in renewable energy technologies and water conservation and
environmental building practices.
The Power Smart Excellence
Awards recognize energy conservation leadership from organizations in
the commercial, government, industrial and retail sectors in B.C.
“Each year we see a higher level
of enthusiasm among organizations
that are nominated, making the decisions for our judging panel even
more challenging,” said Lisa Coltart,
executive director of Power Smart
and Customer Care for BC Hydro. “I
congratulate every award finalist and
nominee for their commitment to
energy conservation and for playing a
role in helping our province become
electrically self-sufficient.”
Columere Park Developments is
a finalist for the Builder/Developer
of the Year Award. Every home in the
first phase of Spirits Reach achieved
a Power Smart Gold rating, and uses
Energy Star appliances and windows,
geothermal space heating systems
and preheating domestic hot water
systems. Owners are expected to see
direct energy cost savings of thousands of dollars annually, compared
with traditional construction.
The 2009 Power Smart Excellence Award recipients will be announced on May 26th at a ceremony
in Vancouver.
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VALLEY SPORTS
The Green
Zone returns
By Harold Hazelaar
Pioneer Columnist
Walker’s Repair walks away with title
The Invermere Sunday Night Fun League had its final tournament earlier this month. Walker’s Repair took
home the title and bragging rights for the summer, with
a win over Huckleberry Hawks in the final game. Back
row, left to right: Greg Scheffer, Jason Botterill, Dean
Kendrick, Moe Pike and Jake Warkentin. Front row, left
to right: Grant Kelly, Ray Vowells, Mike Bidinger, Gord
Fullerton, Tim Yu and Lance Prymak. Missing: Mike
Barlow, Ross Bidinger, Bjorn Billehaug, Scott Dunlop
and Cory Stanbury.
Photo submitted
Alley cats
The bowling team
called The Rolling Pins took
first place in the Seniors’
Bowling League at Valley
Alley last week. From left:
Toni Scheffer, Gordon Ede,
Marie Wilson, Fred Von
Niessen and Dot Von Niessen show off their trophies.
Good work, bowlers!
Photo submitted
Well, it’s about
time we got back on
the golf course. Winter was too long and
too cold. Throughout these cold winter
months my mind has
been churning over
all of the frustrating
things I find on a golf course, and I figure if I get
them off my chest early, I will feel better. So here
are my Top 10 peeves:
1. Needing to carry a hammer with you to
pound your tee into the concrete-like tee boxes.
2. Hunting like a fool for a sprinkler head to
get a yardage, only to find it isn’t marked.
3. Arriving at each and every green having to
fix dozens of ball marks. Don’t people repair their
own any more?
4. Did I miss the etiquette memo stating that
you don’t have to rake the sand trap after hitting
out of it? Come on, people . . .
5. Walking into a pro shop and seeing a real
nice article of clothing and then finding out that
they don’t have it in my size. Doesn’t everyone
have a size 30 waist or wear a small golf shirt?
6. Golf carts without a windshield.
7. Golf passes or vouchers that, after reading all the fine print, basically say: can only be
used between 6 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. Tuesday or
Wednesday. A pass should be a pass, period.
8. The 90-degree rule.
9. Only seeing the beverage cart once over
the entire 18 holes. Why even bother?
10. Patiently waiting for the beverage cart
to show up, and then discovering that it doesn’t
carry O’Doul’s, “the official drink of the PGA.”
What the &$^# is that all about?
The Green Zone Quote of the Week is by Byron
Nelson: “The only thing you should force in a golf
swing is the club back into the bag.”
Editor’s Note: Harold Hazelaar of Invermere
writes his golf column, The Green Zone, weekly
throughout the summer; and The Old Zone,
about Old Timers’ hockey, in the winter.
April 24, 2009
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Grocery store expansion
is a gift to the customers
By Cayla Gabruck
Pioneer Staff
Since taking over AG Valley Foods 11 years ago,
Sydney-Anne Porter always dreamed of having a milk
cooler that could be conveniently stocked from the
back. Now she finally has her wish.
Last week, Sydney-Anne and her two sons, Greg
and Eric Lapointe, unveiled the results of the massive
renovation that has been going on at the grocery store
for the past two months – an expanded dairy, bakery/
delicatessen and produce section.
“It wasn’t about building our business; it was about
thanking our customers,” Sydney-Anne explained.
“Their excitement feeds us and inspires us to be better.”
That excitement was apparent as The Pioneer
walked through the expanded store. Customers smiled
to one another as they inspected crisp fruit and vegetables; others whispered their amazement as they saw
the shiny new display cases in the deli.
“When we were putting together the produce section, one lady came in, stood behind us and just started clapping – she was so happy,” Sydney-Anne said.
And for Sydney-Anne and her sons, that is what
makes it all worthwhile. “It’s all about seeing the smiles
on our customers’ faces,” Greg said.
Sydney-Anne said from the minute she took over
AG Foods, she had a vision that the area formerly occupied by Missy’s Restaurant would be a great place
for a bakery/deli. When Majestic U-Brew and Wine’s
lease ran out late last year, and that business moved to
Athalmer, it seemed only natural to make use of the
enlarged area.
“We originally took over the space because we
needed parking,” Sydney-Anne said. “But we hadn’t
officially decided what to do with it until one day
I woke up in the middle of the night and thought,
‘Why don’t we trade the deli and the produce?’ The
rest is history.”
The expansion, which cost more than $500,000,
began mid-January and was completed by Bob Kelly
of Invermere. He also helped Sydney-Anne rebuild her
own home after she lost it to fire two years ago.
“Bob and the guys who work for him were so awesome to deal with in our personal process,” SydneyAnne said, “and now they have just stepped up to the
plate and made our lives much easier again. This project has been another gift from the fire.”
The produce and bakery tables were all constructed by Will Green of Will Green Carpentry.
The project will not only benefit the staff and
customers of AG Valley Foods, it has also been a very
positive experience for Sydney-Anne and her sons.
“This experience has definitely brought our family
together,” Eric said.
This isn’t the last of the changes set to come for
AG Valley Foods. The building will soon be fitted with
shiny new sliding doors, a freshly-painted exterior and
new decor.
April 24, 2009
Birds need
houses, too
People of all ages gathered at the Community
Greenhouse last weekend to
try their hand at decorating birdhouses at the Birdhouse Building Workshop.
Two-year-old Maya
den Otter, daughter of Gerri and Michael den Otter
of Invermere, used a variety of materials, including
pipe cleaners, paint and
bottle caps to decorate her
birdhouse.
The birdhouses will
be displayed at Pynelogs
Cultural Centre during
the Wings Over the Rockies event from May 4th to
10th. After the festival, all
birdhouses will be donated
for distribution around the
community.
Photo by Cayla Gabruck
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April 24, 2009
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April 24, 2009
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• Structural Timbers
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April 24, 2009
HERE TO SERVE YOU
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April 24, 2009
Shed burns to the ground in Canal Flats
By Sally Waddington
Pioneer Staff
A fire in Canal Flats on Monday night has destroyed a shed on the property of Dennis and Sharon
Reed.
The Reeds operate their business Wrenchbender
Towing from their property on Shaughnessy Street. As
well as their home, the property also holds a trailer
used as an office, parking for the vehicles, and a large
shed that Dennis said held “parts and tools for the
trucks.”
The cause of the fire is not known yet, but the
verdict is not good.
“The shed is down to the framework and it will
have to be demolished,” Sharon said.
The Reeds were both out on Monday night. Sharon came home around 9:30 p.m.
“I just came home and saw the smoke around
town, but some people had been doing grass burning
and it was a chilly night, so I thought people might
have their wood heaters burning and I didn’t pay any
attention,” she said.
Half an hour later, Dennis came home and saw
flames spilling from the shed, 10 metres from the
house.
“I came home and saw the shed was on fire,”
Dennis said. “I didn’t have time to worry about the
house.”
He called 911, but thankfully a member of the fire
crew was already on top of it.
“Our neighbour was riding his bike in town and
he saw the smoke. He went to the hall and called the
crew and they had been fighting the fire 10 minutes
before 911 dispatch called them,” Dennis said.
The fire crew battled the blaze for three hours be-
fore it was finally out. Their quick action diverted a catastrophe, as there was a propane tank just five metres
from the shed. But the tank stayed cold throughout
the fire.
“Our fire department is awesome,” Sharon said.
“They contained the fire to the building so we didn’t
lose anything but the shop.”
There was also a van and a trailer that served as the
office for Wrenchbender Towing, but they were both
fine.
“Not even the paint blistered,” Sharon said.
Now the Reeds face the recovery. The insurance
company was visiting this week, and they will then
decide what to do.
In the meantime, Sharon expressed her appreciation for the Canal Flats volunteer fire department.
“We want to thank our firemen,” she said. “They
did an awesome job. They’re so good.”
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Phone:
PO Box 86, Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0
email: [email protected] Fax:
(250) 342-7100
(250) 342-7103
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Sewer/Drain Cleaning
Septic Tank Pumping
Portable Toilet Rentals
• Complete sewer/drain repair
• Reasonable rates - Seniors’ discount
• Speedy service - 7 days a week
• A well-maintained septic system should be pumped every 3-5 years
• Avoid costly repairs
Bruce Dehart 347-9803 or 342-5357
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N E W S PA P E R
Dave Sutherland
Sales Associate
#8, 1008 - 8th Avenue
Invermere, BC
email: [email protected]
April 24, 2009
AROUND THE VALLEY
Pioneer Briefs
two-year terms. The Edgewater Utility Advisory Commission provides advice to the regional district board
and Electoral Area G Director Gerry Willkie.
New fire trucks for Windermere, Fairmont
Radium hot pool closed for maintenance
The Regional District of East Kootenay approved
the purchase of a new fire truck for the Windermere
and Fairmont Volunteer Fire Departments.
The result of a request from Fire Chief Jim Miller,
the departments will receive a 2008 Spartan Furion Fire
Rescue Pump Truck, at a cost of $379,850, to replace
the 25-year-old second-line fire truck at Fairmont and
maintain the department’s insurance rating.
“This fire rescue pump truck has the ability to
house our vehicle extraction equipment, all first responder supplies, as well as fire-fighting capabilities,”
Chief Miller said. “On the purchase of this unit, (the
dealer) will take our existing one-tonne rescue truck
on trade, allowing the new truck to do all three jobs.
This also gives us more room in the fire hall.”
New members appointed in Edgewater
Two new members have been appointed to the
Edgewater Utility Advisory Commission. Scott Ivers and Carolyn Theirbach will serve two-year terms.
Nancy Phair, Michael Hutchinson and Randy Brown
have been re-appointed to the Commission, also for
The Radium Hot Springs will close the main pool
for annual maintenance until Thursday, April 30th. It
will re-open Friday, May 1st. During this time the lane
pool will be used as the main pool. For information,
call 403-760-1346 or email [email protected] or
call the Radium Visitor Centre at 250-347-9331.
Order book written by David Thompson
The Writings of David Thompson, Volume One:
The 1850 Travels, edited By William E. Moreau, is
now available for purchase to members of the Champlain Society.
This is a publication of McGill-Queen’s University Press, the University of Washington Press and The
Champlain Society in association with the Centre for
Rupert’s Land Studies at the University of Winnipeg.
Known to some as “the Stargazer,” David Thompson mapped 3.9 million square kilometres of North
America, including parts of the Columbia Valley.
The Champlain Society is celebrating the 200th
anniversary of his travels with the publication of this
first volume. The price for members: $39.95. Membership is required to take advantage of this special
offer. You may join the society and place your advance
order at www.champlainsociety.ca.
New 811 health line available
The province is offering a new health-related telephone service. If you have concerns about your health,
dial 811 and speak to a live operator.
The new service, called HealthLink BC, has representatives who are trained to answer questions about a
variety of health topics, help to identify symptoms and
give advice on when to seek medical treatment.
For more information, visit the HealthLink BC
website at www.healthlinkbc.ca.
Minor baseball short of enrolments
The Windermere Valley Minor Baseball Association needs more kids to enrol.
“We have a lot of plans for the future, but we need
more kids to come out and play this wonderful game
called baseball,” said president Jeff Armstrong.
Kids can play T-Ball, baseball or softball. Register
online at www.cvrec.ca or at Columbia Valley Trading
Company or Inside Edge in Invermere.
For more information, call Jeff at 250-342-7105.
2009 Relay for Life
kicks off at Copper Point
Waycen Rice, left, with Luke and Alex Schaal, were
among those who attended the Relay for Life kickoff party
at Copper Point on April 16th.
This year’s Relay for Life Survivor Chair, Denise
Reid, was the guest speaker at the event. The annual event
kick-started the fund-raising for the relay event, which
takes place this year on June 13th and 14th.Through donations and auction items, the kick-off party raised more
than $6,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society.
To register your team for this year’s relay, log on to
www.cancer.ca/relay and click on Columbia Valley.
Photo by Lindsay McPherson
A Day
in
Court
By Pioneer Staff
On Monday, April 20th, the following
persons appeared in Invermere Criminal
Court, with Judge Ron Webb presiding.
• Gordon Felker pled guilty to three
counts of Failure to Comply with the Income Tax Act. The court heard that in
2000, 2001 and 2002, Mr. Felker failed to
file tax returns. He was sentenced to pay a
$1,000 fine for each count, resulting in a
total fine of $3,000.
• Nicholas Ashford pled guilty to being unlawfully at large. The court heard
that Mr. Ashford received an intermittent
sentence on March 23rd, 2009 and was
ordered to report to the Columbia Valley
detachment by 7 p.m. every Friday and remain there until Sunday at 4 p.m. until his
sentence had been served.
On Friday, April 17th, Mr. Ashford
failed to show up at the detachment or notify police. The next day, April 18th, at 9:50
a.m., police visited Mr. Ashford’s residence
in Invermere, where they found him. He told
RCMP officers that he took sleeping pills
the previous afternoon, causing him to miss
the check-in time. Judge Webb sentenced
Mr. Ashford to an additional four consecutive days to be added to his sentence.
April 24, 2009
P ioneer C lassifieds
GARAGE SALE
ANNOUNCEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT
COMMERCIAL SPACE
suite for rent
house for rent
Edgewater Recreation Society
will be hosting a community
garage & bake sale at the
Edgewater Community Hall
on Saturday May 2nd , 10:00
am – 1:00 pm. Refreshments
available. For more info or to
reserve a table, contact Mimi,
250-347-9868.
PAMPER YOURSELF SPA,
INVERMERE Ladies Night out.
“Celebrating Women”. Ladies
you are invited to dress up and
join your women friends for
complimentary hors d’oeuvres,
martinis, music, prizes and gifts.
Demonstrations of latest spa
technologies. Friday April 24th,
4:30 pm to 7:00 pm OR 7:30
pm to 10:00 pm. By reserved
ticket only. Phone or come in
to reserve and pick up your
tickets. Percentage of sales of
gift certificates and products
a fundraiser for Windermere
Valley Child Care Society, 250341-6266, 1-877-341-6266.
FREE admission.
Scrapbooking Supplies, local,
creative memories consultant
for traditional and digital
scrapbooking. Call Kathy, 250270-0254.
Financial professional looking
for other professionals to share
space with. I have a great
location with excess room.
Please call 250-270-0270.
1 bdrm suite in Invermere, N/
S, N/P, quiet, mature person,
references, $650/month + DD,
includes satellite, all utilities
except hydro, 250-342-6357.
Wilder subdivision, 3 bdrm, 1 ½
bath house, N/P, N/S, long-term
rental only. References required,
$1100.00 + utilities, 250-3422052.
Attention Contractors! Secure
20-foot storage container in
fenced yard. Larger lots also
available. Invermere Industrial
Park. Call 250-342-2100 or 250346-3011.
Columere Park, bright 1 bdrm
furnished upstairs suite, private
beach, quiet, $750/month, 250345-6524.
Panache Building, Invermere,
BC. Beautiful building near
public beach and walking
distance to hundreds of condos
in Canada’s most perfect fourseason town! 2400 feet on main,
with two 1200-foot world-class
apartments up. Perfect location
for restaurant or retail. For info,
call 250-342-5525.
FOR RENT
Saturday, April 25th , 9:00 am.
Everything has to go. Something
for everyone! 1004 – 11th Ave.
(by hospital).
Saturday, April 25th, 9:00 am
– 12:00 pm. Household items,
kid’s stuff, 761 Westridge Dr.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Alcoholics Anonymous. Open
to all. Regular meetings of the
Columbia Valley A.A. are held
at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sunday
and Wednesday at the Valley
Connection, far end of the
Service B.C. building, 625-4th
Street, Invermere. The Radium
Friendship Group meets at
8 p.m. Friday at the Catholic
Church, east side of main street,
Radium.
Zehnder’s Local Beef
(Free of antibiotics & growth
hormones) Now available
at Grant’s Foods
503 – 7th Avenue
Options for Sexual Health
Clinic in Invermere is looking
for volunteers. Interest in
sexual health and youth is a
must. Commitment is as little
or as much as you would like.
Contact Crissy Stavrakov, clinic
supervisor at 250-341-3241 for
more info.
Columbia Valley Rockies
Annual General Meeting
Thursday, April 30, 2009
@ 7:00 pm.
Mezzanine of Eddie Mountain
Memorial Arena.
This meeting is open to anyone
wishing to attend.
ANNOUNCEMENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6
International Student Program
HOMESTAYS NEEDED
School District No. 6 (Rocky Mt.) requires host families
in Invermere to accommodate International students for
David Thompson Secondary School immediately and also
starting September 2009. Host families provide a family
environment with a private bedroom, three meals a day, a
study area, transportation assistance and high speed internet
access.
Remuneration of $600.00 per month per child is paid for
hosting a student.We need your support now! Homestays are
required to submit a criminal records check.
If interested please contact Lori Sluth
(Homestay Coordinator Invermere) at 250-346-3377
thank you
A big thank you to everyone for
coming, which made my 80th
birthday such a memorable
event. Pat Lynch
CHEERS & JEERS
Cheers: To Cheri and Margot and
The Windermere Community
association for a great Easter
Egg Hunt.
Cheers: To Parks Canada
staff at the West Gate and
administration building for
assisting two senior hikers who
lost their park passes, obtain
duplicates. Outstanding!
Cheers: To Summit Footwear for
amazing customer service.
Jeers: To the man on the red quad
for teaching his children the
crime of tearing down election
signs on Westside Road.
LOST
Small yellowish/green kid’s bike,
taken from yard in Timber Ridge
III, April 16th . If found call 250688-0257.
Storage
NEWHOUSE
MULTI STORAGE
Various sizes available.
Now with climate
controlled units.
Call 250-342-3637
Call
250-341-6299
to place your
classified ad.
suite for rent
One or two bdrm bungalows, by
the week or month, 250-3456365 Fairmont Bungalows.
Large 1 bdrm walk-out
basement suite, fridge, stove,
W/D, N/P, N/S, ($650/1 person,
$800/2 persons) + DD, utilities
included. Available May 15th ,
250-342-3474.
Wilder subdivision, front walkout suite, separate entrance,
own laundry, 2 bdrm, 1
bath, renovated kitchen, all
appliances, 5 mins. to Kinsmen
beach & D/T, N/S, N/P, $800 + ½
util. 403-287-1755.
Furnished bachelor studio in
Athalmer, cable, W/D, utilities
included, N/S, N/P, must be
employed with references.
Available May 1st , $600/month
+ ½ DD. Mom’s Upholstery, 250342-0355.
Bright Radium 1 bdrm suite, D/T
location, N/S, N/P, $650/month.
Call 250-341-1577.
house for rent
Contact
250-342-5914
for seasonal or long term
rentals or go online at
www.EricRedeker.com
“Available Now”
Rockies West
Realty
Independently Owned & Operated
Windermere, Timber Ridge 1, 3
bdrm, 1.5 bath, fully furnished
& stocked, N/S, N/P, available
Sept. 1st , $1400/month +util
on 12 month lease. Call 403287-9968.
Radium duplex, 2 or 4 bdrm, all
appliances included, N/S, N/P,
new building. Call 403-2576253 or email bradyh@telus.
net .
2 bdrm, 1 bath in Radium,
$1100/month + util. + DD,
references. Available May 1st ,
780-633-0595, 780-993-1579
(cell). Available to view on April
25th & 26th .
Invermere, quiet, clean, great
open floor plan, 3 bdrm, 3 bath,
large family room, nice deck
and yard, walk to school, 2 car
garage. $1500/month + util.
references required, available
May 1st , 250-342-2493.
2 plus bdrms, 5 appliances, N/S,
N/P, references required, $1100
+ util. Available immediately,
minimum I year lease, 250-3429446.
House on acreage. Property is
set up for horses, pets welcome,
N/S, references required, $1200
+ util. Available immediately,
250-226-7660.
Edgewater 3 bdrm home, wood
& oil heat, $800/month, 250342-3417.
Radium, 2 bdrm trailer, fenced
yard with out buildings, partially
furnished, N/S, $1200/month,
includes utilities, 250-3423841.
Canal Flats, 2 bdrm trailer, $525/
month, available May 1st. Phone
Vic, 250-349-5264.
Athalmer, 2 bdrm house,
completely furnished, N/S,
$1250/month includes utilities,
250-342-3841.
Spacious 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath,
Willow View condo in Canal Flats.
Beautiful 1000 sq. ft, newly built
in 2007, in suite W/D, kitchen
has 4 appliances, laminate
flooring, 9’ ceiling on main floor.
Furnished with dining set &
futon. 10 min from Fairmont, 25
min from Invermere. Must see!
$725 + utilities. Available May
1st , but can move in as early
as Apr 16th . N/S, small pets
negotiable. Call 403-873-8158,
email [email protected] for
photos.
Invermere cozy 4 bdrm, 2
bath, lake view, near schools,
5 appliances, hot tub, N/P, N/S,
$1600/month + util. + DD.
References required, available
April 1st , 403-246-6680.
1 bdrm cabin, D/T Radium, $650
utilities included. Call 250-3411577.
condo for rent
April 24, 2009
condo for rent
condo for rent
house for sale
ACREAGES/LOTS FOR SALE
pets
Misc. for Sale
Radium Condo for sale or rent,
2 bdrm, 2 bath + den. Open to
offers, 250-347-2252.
Canal Flats, Jade Landing
Development, 2+1 bdrm, 1
bath, 6 appl, partially finished
basement, 8 mins. to Fairmont,
$850/month + utilities,
available May 1st . Contact Mike,
403-804-6937.
House for trade or sale
Wanted home in Columbia
Valley to trade for new, modern,
furnished house in Calgary,
adjacent to Elks Golf Course and
close to D/T. Call Ray 403-9203359
Registered AQHA. 4 year old
Sorrel, brood mare potential,
great temperament, $1500,
250-346-3167.
Universal Fitness Elliptical, 12
programs, digital monitor. Great
condition and fully assembled.
Paid $1100, asking $650.
(Comes with equipment mats),
250-342-2613.
vacation rental
1120 sq. ft. bungalow, 3 bdrm,
1 ½ bath, single detached
garage, storage shed, main
floor completely renovated,
quiet neighbourhood, 7501
Revelstoke Ave, Radium. Asking
$385,000, 250-347-2429.
Spectacular Private
Gated Acreage
One of only 10 prestigious 3
acre estate lots in this private
community. On a hill with 360degree mountain views, minutes
from Windermere beach. See
welist.com Invermere. 250-3425367.
Radium-FULLY
FURNISHED.
Large windows & large deck,
backs onto 13th hole of The
Springs Golf Course. Available
now, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, bungalow
style in Eagle Crest Villas. Single
car garage, 6-month minimum
lease. $1,250 (includes condo
fees) + utilities + DD, N/P, N/S.
References required. 403-5192216 or 403-981-1551.
2 bedroom unfurnished condos,
5 appliances, garage, NS, NP.
Were $1200 now $1000 + util,
403-764-6263 (Sara).
Sable Ridge, Radium, 2 bdrm,
2 bath w/den, fireplace, A/C,
granite, pool, 2 hot tubs, heated
underground parking, $1,195/
month includes utilities, 403256-0694 or 403-650-5503.
Radium, new 2 bdrm condo,
fireplace, W/D on main floor,
underground parking, N/S,
references, $1000/month, 403328-2944, 403-892-2731 (cell).
2 bdrm, 2 bath condo on
Pinewood, Radium, 3rd floor,
corner unit, fireplace, $1000/
month, includes util. Avail May
1st , 403-560-5603.
Invermere on the lake, new
luxury fully furnished condo. 2
bdrm plus den, 2 bath, facing
lake, underground parking.
Avail. May 1. Weekly, monthly or
long-term. Call 403-561-0111.
Beautiful new 1 bdrm fully
furnished condo, Sable Ridge,
Radium, 250-347-9915 or 403861-5656.
Pinewood, Radium on Stanley
St, brand new 2 bdrm, 2 bath,
laundry room, 2 parking stalls,
professionally fully furnished,
$900/month cable and utilities
included, 403-999-2783.
Invermere on the lake, new
luxury fully furnished condo. 2
bdrm plus den, 2 bath, facing
lake, underground parking.
Avail. May 1. Weekly, monthly or
long-term. Call 403-561-0111.
Sled Heads/ Skiers Special,
furnished house, rent by the
night or week. 20 mins. from
your paradise, N/S, 250-3423841.
house for sale
Canal Flats 2006 Moduline
home next to golf course.
Mint condition, plenty of room
for R.V. etc. Pad rental $225/
month. $119,000 OBO, 250349-5439 or 250-4214790.
Email [email protected] for
pictures.
HERITAGE
RANCH HOUSE
Completely renovated house
on 2.5 acres located outside of
Windermere, in Elkhorn Country
Estates, an exclusive private
gated community, one of only
11 estates included in phase
one. 4 bdrm, 2 bath, security
system, working shutters, all
services underground, furniture
included, $485,000. Call Elkhorn
Ranch at 250-342-0617 or 250342-1268.
417 6th St. 3 bdrm, 2 ½ bath,
attached double garage, 100’
x 200’ lot, walking distance to
all amenities. Asking $450,000,
250-342-2802.
2 bdrm home on quiet street,
clean and some renos, $385,000.
No agents, 250-342-9446.
condo for sale
Affordable downtown Invermere
condo, 2 bdrm, $159, 000 + GST,
250-341-1182.
Pinewood, Radium on Stanley
St, brand new 2 bdrm, 2 bath,
laundry room, 2 parking stalls,
professionally fully furnished,
$279,900, 403-999-2783.
Akiskinook Resort, 1 bdrm
condo, completely renovated,
stainless steel appliances, very
well furnished, indoor pool,
beach, marina and tennis courts,
$265,000, realtors protected,
403-703-8614.
Sunny South facing 59’ x 120 ‘
level lot, zoned R1MH in Canal
Flats. Located on Spruce Avenue,
between cedar fence and huge
tree, $75,000, 250-342-7179.
8 acres of hay meadow.
Beautiful mountain view with
great building opportunity.
Near Wilmer, Toby Hill Road,
$425,000.00. Call 342-2802.
RESORT PROP. FOR SALE
Golden Doodle puppies, 2 males,
midi size, full grown, 25–35 lbs,
1 cream, 1 apricot coloured,
cuddly and playful, ready to go,
$1500. For details and picks call
Tammy, 250-342-4665.
Misc. for Sale
Top quality Hay, Alfalfa, grass
mix, round bales $160/bale. Call
Elkhorn Ranch, 250-342-0617.
Quality Top Soil & Manure. Top
Soil $160/dump truck load, $70/
pick-up load. Manure $100/pickup load. Call, 250-342-1268.
WANTED
Brand new white bunk bed, twin
over double, $800. Brand new
Harley Davidson leather jacket,
medium size, $350. Frigidaire
front load washer and matching
dryer, will stack, $800, 250-3495424.
Boat slip to rent for 2009 boating
season on Lake Windermere.
Contact Linda, 403-519-9240.
Like new, sofa and matching
loveseat, $750. Call 250-3415742.
Looking for a boat slip to rent for
the 2009 season. Call 780-8185562.
Car top carrier, new, 13.5 cubic
feet, never used, $250, 250347-0070.
Kicking Horse Mountain
Resort, Golden
www.adlerdevelopment.ca
250-344-8447
[email protected]
mobile home for sale
MOBILE HOMES
FOR SALE
Developing land (Canmore, AB).
Must go quickly.
Ranging from $3K - $12K!
Call for more details call Cassandra
403.678.5111
There’s a reason they’re called
“CLASSY”. Pioneer Classifieds…
N E W S PA P E R
Phone: (250) 341-6299 • Fax: (250) 341-6229 • Email: [email protected]
Kitchen cabinets, fridge, stove,
dishwasher, range, like new.
Open for offers, 250-341-7022.
Antique oak secretary’s desk,
$150. Mirrored antique dark oak
armoire, $500. Light oak kitchen
hutch, $450. Small Toyota truck,
runs, $500. Call 250-341-5363,
before10:00 am or after 6:00
pm.
Sears heavy duty treadmill, paid
$1400, now $500. Teak bedroom
suite, triple dresser with mirror,
bed, mattress, box spring, chest
of drawers, great condition,
$295. Call Gerry or Velma, 250342-9763.
1998 Bobcat 751 skidsteer, W/
GP bucket, wheelchains, manual,
$8000 + its hauling trailer, has 2
stored-on-board ramps, $3000,
250-342-7230.
3 piece Natuzzi leather furniture.
Sofa and 2 chairs, dark navy,
excellent condition. To view call
Rod, 250-342-2999 or 250-3472442.
vehciles for sale
We supply parts
and service
FOR ALL MAKES of:
• snowmobiles
• motorcycles
• quads
April 24, 2009
Misc. for Sale
VEHICLE FOR SALE
SERVICES
Composted horse manure, will
load, 5 km from Invermere, 250342-1526.
2001 Ford F150 Ltd. 7700 series,
super cab, complete tow pkge,
custom Tonneau cover, $12,500.
Call 250-342-6464, 250-3425370 (cell).
Driving lessons for class 5 – GDL.
Individual for learner or brush
up lessons for preparation of
road test. Professional driving
instructor June, 250-342-8651.
SERVICES
Water treatment & purification,
includes drinking water systems,
softeners & conditioners, iron
filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-3425089
MOTORHOMES
1992, 19 1/2’ Wilderness 5TH
wheel RV, very good condition,
one owner, hitch included,
$4500, 250-345-2128.
1981 Ford Frontier, fully
equipped, bunk style, $5500
OBO, 250-347-9658.
1998 Ford 21’ Motorhome,
excellent condition, fully loaded,
122,000 kms, $17,500 OBO, 403589-1765.
MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE
1984 Honda Magna, 4 cylinder,
18,000 km, $995. Goes like a
rocket, 250-342-3264.
2006 Honda CR-R85-R, mint
condition, 250-342-9025.
BOATS FOR SALE
CL-16 sailboat with multicoloured sail, fully equipped,
excellent condition, $3000. To
view call Rod, 250-342-2999 or
250-347-2442.
VEHICLE FOR SALE
1980 ¾ ton, 112,588 original
kms, very reliable, $1200, 250342-3417.
1998 Dodge Neon, 84,000 km,
standard, 5 speed, blue, 2 door,
mint condition, car starter.
Asking $5000, or take offers,
250-342-7077.
2002 Chev Impala, like new
condition, $5800 OBO, 250-3476404.
2002 Chevy Tracker 4WD, 5
speed, 4 door, A/C, new tires,
windshield, brakes and battery.
Great condition, 180,000 km,
$9900 OBO, 250-342-4436, Amy
or Chris.
Phil’s Carpentry – Everything
from roofs to decks, completion
of basement and bathrooms.
Phone 250-341-8033 cell or
250-342-8474 home. Not on
valley time.
Vacuums
Parts, repairs & accessories,
All makes & models
Central Vacuums – sales and
installations
Bonded & licensed
Fine Homeservices
250-342-9207, [email protected]
Computer Technician
A+ certified, Microsoft certified,
systems engineer, software
support, network specialist. Very
reasonable rate/tune-ups/virus/
prevention/removal/hardware/
trouble shooting/replacement.
All computer problems. Phone
Russ, 250-341-1779.
Furnace & duct cleaning services
using the patented rotobrush
system. Call AQUAIR for free
estimates, 250-342-5089.
KISS Landscaping
& Bobcat Services.
Parking lot and sidewalk
sweeping. Great rates,
call 250-347-9385 or
250-342-5912.
Installations of ceramic mosaic
quarry tiles, slate glassblocks,
etc. For estimates call 250-3416869
ODD JOBS ENT HAULING
Garbage, brush and construction
disposal. Mulch deliveries.
Dale Hunt @ 342-3569
Spruce up your garage sale
signs. Or give your restaurant a
makeover. Call Peaks Upholstery
in Canmore, 403-678-0410.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNTY
Would you like to have more
time? More money? More
freedom? Find out how. Call
1-888-249-5356 today!
Barber Shop in Invermere,
BC. Business only, nice sized
clientele. For inquiries please
phone 250-341-3240 or 250342-0655.
Mobile pressure washing unit
complete with 1 ton Chevy Cube
van (gas propane), 2 washers
(1 year old), 3 water tanks. All
equipment, steady weekly work
and full client list. Call Arno,
250-342-5349 or Wolf, 250688-0044.
CAREERS
Housekeeper required. Fulltime, part-time at Fairmont
Bungalows. Call 250-345-6365,
fax 250-345-6348, or email
[email protected]
Helna’s Stube is now accepting
applications for kitchen help/
dishwashers and servers. F/T or
P/T, evenings. Call 250 347 0047
or [email protected]
New Station Pub requires wait
staff, bus people, hostess,
dishwasher and prep cook.
Apply in person with resume
and ask for manager.
careers
CAREERS
Ferrier’s Waterscapes
and Landscaping
Offers a rare opportunity for
an experienced landscaper
in the Invermere area. If you
have equipment experience,
positive attitude, good
communication
skills
along with related industry
and safety courses, this
established company would
like to talk with you. Some
travel may be involved.
Wage dependent on
attitude and experience. Fax
resume to 250-342-8860
Peppi’s Pizza is now hiring all
restaurant positions, F/T, P/T
and casual. Call 250-342-3421
or email [email protected], Tim
or Laura.
Professional, quality lawn
maintenance staff required
immediately. Call Frater
Enterprises at 250-342-5645.
Holistic Massage Therapist and
Spa Practitioner required for
coming season from May to
October only. NHPC registration
required. Please email resume to
manager@pamperyourselfspa.
com
Pump Truck Operator
Are you looking for a job with
flexible hours, good wage and
potential to be full time? Look
no further. We are looking for
an ambitious person to join our
expanding team. Our company
provides septic tank servicing,
portable toilet rentals and drain
cleaning. If you are a “people
person”, have a class 3 with air,
and a good driving abstract, fax
Bruce 250-347-2274.
Farm helper for horse chores,
flexible, P/T, 4 hours on SaturdaySunday, and 1 or 2 weekdays, 5
kms from Invermere, 250-3421526.
Don’t
Miss an
Issue!
Resume
me De
Design
Interview
iew Co
Coaching
250-688-0707
[email protected]
N E W S PA P E R
Read us online:
CAREERS
Do you want to grow? Both personally and professionally?
Come to Invermere, BC and join our amazing team. Just
because we are small, it doesn’t mean we think small.
Invermere, BC – the place with room to grow!
REGISTERED NURSE - COMMUNITY CARE
Permanent full-time position
and LICENSED PRACTICAL
NURSES – Casual – INVERMERE, BC
QUALIFICATIONS:
RN:
• Graduation from an approved school of nursing with current practicing
registration with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC)
plus a minimum of 2 years recent related experience in community nursing or
acute/residential OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license
LPN:
• graduation from a recognized program for Licensed Practical Nurses and one
(1) year of recent, related acute care or residential experience; or an equivalent
combination of education, training and experience.
• current, full practising licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses
of BC
• certification in CPR and First Aid
We invite you to phone or apply online at www.roomtogrowbc.ca to #123255 (for RN
positions) and to #48149 (for LPN positions) before May 1st, 2008 or submit a detailed
resume, in confidence to:
Human Resources Recruitment Services
1212 Second St. N., Cranbrook, BC V1C 4T6
Phone: 250-420-2442 • Fax: 250-420-2425
www.roomtogrowbc.ca
Fusion Wellness Spa is
now accepting resumes for
guest services/retail sales.
Please send resume to info@
fusionwellnessspa.com
•The Pioneer•
The valley’s only locally owned, locally operated newspaper
April 24, 2009
Coalition forming to save CPR lodge still
needs umbrella to coordinate efforts
By Brian Geis
Pioneer Staff
A coalition to save the old CPR lodge
on Fort Point in Invermere is forming behind Mayor Gerry Taft and community
organizer Nick Berzins, but roadblocks remain.
The historic lodge is in danger of being dismantled for scrap so decendants of
the Weir family — who once occupied the
lodge as their summer home — can sell the
land, among the most valuable real estate in
Invermere.
A wide array of individuals concerned
about saving the old lodge — including
representatives of the Historical Society, the
Arts Council, the Botanical Gardens, the
Land Conservancy, the Rotary Club and the
Lions — met Saturday morning to brainstorm.
Mr. Berzins, who emerged as a spokesperson for
the group, said everyone in attendance agreed the
lodge is an important part of the community’s heritage
and should be saved, but none of the organizations in
attendance currently has the staff, volunteers or financial capacity to lead the effort.
In addition to a total of $50,000 already earmarked for the project by the District of Invermere
and the Weir family, Mr. Berzins said a list of tradespeople have volunteered their time and effort to move
The great room of the old CPR lodge as it appears today.
the lodge.
Mayor Taft said he is preparing a motion to table
at Tuesday night’s council meeting that would make
room for the structure in the parklands surrounding
Pynelogs Cultural Centre on Invermere’s Taynton Bay
and officially commit the district to the project.
A yes vote would reverse an earlier decision by
council to not acquire the lodge for the lack of a nongovernmental umbrella group to coordinate the effort.
Due in large part to Mayor Taft’s continued efforts to
save the lodge, a coalition appears to be forming but
still lacks an executive and society status.
Both Mayor Taft and Mr. Berzins said
they are looking to the Windermere District
Historical Society to act as that umbrella
group.
If the coalition can operate as a committee of the Historical Society, Mr. Berzins commented, it would save the coalition
from having to form a new society to apply
for grant funding.
However, Marg Christensen, president
of the Historical Society, said the organization is reluctant to do so, although, she said,
the society hasn’t made up its mind and it is
too soon to comment one way or the other.
While the Historical Society recognizes
the historic significance of the lodge, she
said, acting as the umbrella group would
jeopardize the society’s ability to qualify for
grants for its own projects and it also lacks
the resources to take on the project.
Dorothy Blunden, a member of the Historical
Society, said the group is comprised mostly of octagenarians and operates on a budget of only $14,000
per year.
Earlier this year, the Historical Society refused to
make a home for the lodge at the museum grounds,
citing a lack of space for the building.
The Historical Society, Mrs. Christensen said, will
deliver its answer at a meeting this afternoon, Friday,
April 24th.
For the
Bargain
Hunter
In All of Us
Advertise your
Garage Sale
with…
MORE CUSTOMERS
MORE SALES,
MORE REVENUE
N E W S PA P E R
Phone: (250) 341-6299 • Fax: (250) 341-6229 • Email: [email protected]
ep·i·cu·re·an
[ep-i-kyoo-ree-uhn]
Adjective:: “Devoted to the pursuit of sensual pleasure,
especially to the enjoyment of good food and comfort.”
BAKER, SHAKER, SANDWICH MAKER
Groundskeeper/Maintenance
Bighorn Meadows Resort is currently seeking detail
oriented, energetic, groundskeeper-maintenance
personnel. Related experience will be considered an
asset. Full or part time hours are available. Eligible
candidates must have the ability to work weekends.
Bighorn Meadows Resort is an equal opportunity
employer and offers a competitive salary/health benefit
package and is committed to providing a superior
employee experience. Interested applicants please
forward your confidential resume to: dpettigrew@
bighornmeadows.ca or by fax to (250)-347-2311
attention Dave.
On the Springs Golf Course
Bighorn Meadows Resort, #10 Bighorn Blvd,
Radium Hot Springs, V0A 1M0
(Full-Time)
As one of our resident Kicking Horse Café FOOD GURUS,
your creation of exceptional baked goods and pastries, lunch
items and seasonal specialties will be showcased daily in the
Kicking Horse Café. Ideally, you will have some formal
cooking/baking experience and/or training.
For this opportunity, a passion for great food and coffee, as
well as a devotion to quality will be what separate you from
the crowd; we will supply the tools and training – you will
work the magic.
In addition to teaching you more than you could ever imagine
about coffee, we provide a steady paycheck, extended health
and wellness benefits (Full-Time), competitive wages, staff
fun days, paid day-off birthdays, and the opportunity to work
with one of the finest teams in the country!
If you’ve got what it tastes…, fire us off your resume to
jobs@kickinghorse coffee.com or fax 250-342-4450. We will
contact successful applicants.
38 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer April 24, 2009
To place your Community Classified
call The Pioneer at 250-341-6299
or toll free 1-866-669-9222
[email protected]
www.communityclassifieds.ca
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Well done, good and
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By Pastor Wayne
Frater, Radium
Christian Fellowship
In Romans 1:16-17
we read, “For I am not
ashamed of the gospel
of Christ, for it is the
power of God to salvation for everyone who
believes, for the Jew first
and also for the Greek.
“For in it the righteousness of God is
revealed from faith to
faith; as it is written, ‘The just shall live by faith.’”
True righteousness before God is linked to genuine faith in God. Either we trust God and what He did
for us, or we don’t.
When we come to trusting God, a whole new life
unfolds. I believe that, as it says in Romans 10:9-10,
“That if you confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord
and believe in your heart that God has raised Him
from the dead, you will be saved.
“For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto
salvation.”
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in our heart, when we have faith in His righteousness
— a new life begins, a life centred on God and what
He wants to accomplish in us and through us.
A life that is Christ-centred, not a life that is selfcentred. The life of a servant.
In Matthew, Chapter 25, we can read the “Parable
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“Enter into the joy of your Lord.”
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ANNIVERSARY SALE
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SALE PRICE
2 BD
$99,831.00
$29,742.00
$17,845.20
$89,914.00
9,914
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$89,847.90
$26,767.80
$16,060.68
$80,922.60
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3 BD L/O
3 BD L/O
1 BD
2 BD
2 BD
1 BD
3 BD L/O
3 BD L/O
1 BD/LOFT
$59,280.00
9 28
$99,831.00
$99,831.00
$59,280.00
$89,914.00
$89,914.00
$22,459.00
$99,831.00
$119,500.00
$88,963.00
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$89,847.90
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$80,922.60
$20,213.28
$89,847.90
$107,550.00
$80,066.70
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g
2 BD/LOFT
1 BD/LOFT
3 BD L/O
$119,500.00
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$39,900.00
$49,900.00
$119,500.00
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$107,550.00
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2 BD/LOFT
1 BD/LOFT
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$149,900.00
$180,416.00
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416
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$162,374.40
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