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Your Weekly Source for News and Events
Vol. 13/Issue 7
The Columbia
February 12, 2016
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celebration of the 75th anniversary of Canadian Ski Patrol Day. Local organizers expected 100 or
so angels to show up and the actual turnout was triple that. Panorama was one of 46 ski areas to
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VALLEY NEWS
CMH partners with Shuswap Indian Band
“We’re basically forming a new relationship
with the Shuswap Indian Band,” said Dave Butler, CMH Heli-Skiing and Summer Adventures
A new partnership for the Shuswap Indian
director of sustainability. “It’s focused on a range
Band could help to ensure their cultural idenof different things through cultural community
tity is secured to stand the test of time.
stewardship activities and environmental stewOn Wednesday, February 3rd, Shuswap Inardship activities; so it will benefit both CMH
dian Band chief Barb Cote signed a Memoranand the Shuswap Indian Band in the long-term.”
dum of Understanding with Canadian MounMr. Butler added the details of the memtain Holidays (CMH) Heli-Skiing and Summer
orandum will be hashed out over the coming
Adventures director of mountain operations,
weeks. He would like to discuss the possibility
Rob Rohn, to develop a partnership that could
of youth leadership, and mentoring and trainboost cross-cultural understanding and enviing Shuswap youth in tourism, as well as exronmental stewardship through tourism in the
ploring ways to enrich the CMH guest experiEast Kootenay region.
ence through the use of Shuswap Indian Band
“We are honoured to be working with
cultural information.
CMH Heli-Skiing and Summer Adventures to
“The next step will be sitting down over the
be able to share our unique Shuswap culture
next few weeks and putting together a few of those
with their guests,” said Chief Cote in a recent
(ideas) together with both our company and the
press release. “In our overnight experience at
band,” he said. “We need to talk about the specifCMH Bugaboos, we were amongst visitors
ics and roll out the actual action plans for those.”
from all over the world, and it was great to see
Mr. Butler anticipates a framework for the
the respect illustrated by CMH staff in recog- CULTURAL EXCHANGE — On hand to witness the signing of the new part- program could be up and running in time for
nizing the importance of local Aboriginal cul- nership between CMH and the Shuswap Indian Band (SIB) on February 3rd this summer.
ture, in addition to seeing the care they take in were, left to right, Dolores Varga (SIB), Debra Fisher (SIB), Rob Rohn (CMH),
“We’ve been talking together for a while and
protecting the environment.”
we
came
to realize that there were significant areas
Dave Butler (CMH), Sierra Stump (SIB), Chief Barb Cote (SIB).
The Memorandum of Understanding aims Photo by Lyle Grisedale where we share common ground,” he said, noting
to preserve history, promote cultural comprethat members of the band had visited their sites in
hension, and conserve the natural environment through tourism.
September and began working on the Memorandum of Understanding shortly afterwards.
CMH operations within the Shuswap Band’s traditional territory have encouraged
“I think we’ll start to see some changes this summer,” concluded Mr. Butler. “We’re
both parties to pursue a meaningful relationship that could promote development for very excited about it and really honoured to be working with the Shuswap Indian Band
both groups in a positive way, and offer Shuswap youth career opportunities in tour- to see where this will take us into the future. I think it’s a really exciting one for everyism as well.
body involved.”
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• On Friday, February 5th at 7:33
p.m., a citizen reported an injured bighorn
sheep on the highway just south of Radium. Cst. Myers located the sheep, which
appeared to have been struck by a vehicle.
Conservation was called out and seized the
injured sheep.
• On Friday, February 5th at 9:58
p.m., a concerned citizen took unique action to prevent an intoxicated male from driving away
drunk at the Radium Petro Canada gas station. The
caller was so concerned that he took the keys from the
suspected impaired driver and drove to Invermere, leaving the keys at a phone booth and calling the police to
advise of the situation and where the keys were. Police
attended to the phone booth (for our young readers, a
phone booth is where we can find an actual phone that is
left in public, so if you don’t have a cell phone and wish
to make a call, you can), retrieved the keys and attended
to an intoxicated male stranded at the Radium Petro
Canada gas station. The 21-year-old driver was allowed
to leave his vehicle on the lot, and was issued a couple of
tickets. Staff would ensure the car does not drive away.
Unique problem solving, but somewhat risky as you
are dealing with an intoxicated person who you don’t
know — that can turn ugly. However, as it turned out, it
was a win-win situation. I am sure the parents of the 21
year old would probably thank you.
• On Saturday, February 6th at 3 a.m., police attend
to a 911-abandoned call in the 2000 block of Kootenay
Road #3 to find two brothers in a heated argument. Both
were convinced to separate for the rest of the evening.
• On Saturday, February 6th at 8 a.m., police received a report of theft of monies from the till at Kootenay River RV Resort and gas station in Canal Flats.
Anyone with information is requested to contact the
detachment.
• On Saturday, February 6th at 10:30
a.m., Southeast Traffic Service attended to
a two-vehicle accident on Highway 93 in
Kootenay National Park, two kilometres
north of the Rockwall Lookout. A northbound pickup driven by a 29-year-old
male from Calgary lost control and entered the southbound lane, colliding in Tbone fashion with another pickup truck.
The driver who lost control is charged
with impaired driving and driving over
.08. Traffic services advised that had the
impaired driver had a passenger in his
truck, it would have been fatal.
• On Saturday, February 6th at 8:30
p.m., police received a report of extensive
damage done to an elevator at the Cleland Building Condos at 205 3rd Avenue. The elevator shaft was damaged.
• On Sunday, February 7th, the intrusion alarm at
the high school was set off. Police attended to locate
a teacher doing prep work in the chemistry lab. Staff
Sgt. Shehovac reviewed the file. Sunday? Chemistry
lab? Chemistry teacher? Ummm. At the end of Breaking Bad, it appeared that Walter was dead, but really no
confirmation provided. You just see him lying on the
floor in the lab. Could it be?
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You recall my story of the Be Ever Vigilant situation. It’s broken. Hence my latest speeding ticket in the
Park. Usually the B.E.V device is programed to keep a
close eye on my speed and normally overly observant in
the Park. Keeps me somewhat alert. This weekend, the
B.E.V. must have accidently been put on mute, hence
my latest speeding ticket. Well-deserved, but still hurts
the pocket book. Took one for the boat show! Given
the amount the ticket was (hurt real bad), Bev suggested my purchase of the Navionics plus chip for my Lowrance was at risk. I reminded her that this was a postChristmas gift and to deny me would be saying there is
no Santa Claus. You cannot take back on a Christmas
promise. I’m entitled. About every two years, I get reminded what it is like to be on the receiving end of a
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February 12, 2016
Voting on new Regional
DMO ends next month
By Dorothy Isted and Pioneer Staff
On January 27th at Copper Point Resort, over 80
people attended a meeting held by the Regional DMO
(Destination Marketing Organization) steering committee. Moderated by Pascal van Dijk, president and CEO of
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, committee members presented a detailed picture including the background of the
committee, the work that has been done since 2013, and
the recommendations that have resulted.
Currently, marketing for the Columbia Valley is undertaken by individual stakeholders and two DMOs —
Tourism Radium and the Invermere-Panorama DMO.
Guests renting within a DMO boundary pay a Municipal
Resort Development Tax of two per cent on their rooms.
The provincial government collects the tax then returns
the money to a municipality, which then grants it to a
DMO to spend on marketing.
As Regional District Areas F and G, and Canal Flats,
do not have a DMO, the two per cent Municipal Resort
Development Tax is not currently being collected by numerous accommodators. The tax that could be collected
if a DMO encompassed these areas is conservatively estimated to be $168,000 a year.
Regional DMO steering committee members include
current and past local politicians, and marketing experts,
as well as representatives from tourism organizations, accommodators, existing DMOs, the Columbia Valley Golf
Trail, the arts community and Parks Canada.
The history of the process began in December 2013
when, after public consultation, the Columbia Valley
Community Directed Funds committee created the Community Priorities Plan (CPP), which identified five top regional priorities.
Branding, marketing and promotion of the Columbia
Valley was the priority considered most urgent.
Other priorities included economic development and
business growth, affordable housing, recreation, and arts
and culture.
The CPP concluded, “A comprehensive branding,
marketing and promotional strategy is required for the
Columbia Valley. A compelling narrative that captures the
essence of the area and works to increase tourism and attract new residents is currently lacking.”
In January 2015, the directed funds committee called
a meeting, inviting a wide variety of stakeholders. It was
decided that a survey would be undertaken with a meeting
scheduled in April 2015 to discuss the results.
The April 2015 meeting resulted in the formation
of the Regional DMO steering committee. In addition,
three models were presented, with the recommended
model being a sub-regional DMO. This new sub-regional
DMO would encompass the two existing DMOs as well
as RDEK Areas F and G, and Canal Flats. A governance
model, policy and board makeup were also discussed. Approximately 60 people were in attendance.
Now, in order to move forward with the formation of
the sub-regional DMO, two thresholds need to be met. The
first threshold requires that 51 per cent of the rooms within
the proposed area vote in favour of a sub-regional DMO —
accommodators will be given one vote per room.
Continued on page 38 . . .
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MARKETING MAVENS — From left to right, the Steering Committee for the new Regional DMO is made up of Steve
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February 12, 2016
PERSPECTIVE
Celebrating
businesswomen
Historical Lens
By Nicole Trigg
Pioneer Staff
There are so many inspiring women in the Columbia
Valley who are movers and shakers, contributing to the local economy, helping it grow, and even helping reinvent it.
The Pioneer’s annual Women in Business feature provides the public with the chance to get to know more
about who some of these women are and their accomplishments, and to understand what drives their dedication as well as what motivates their business and/or entrepreneurial spirit. It’s also an opportunity for residents
and visitors to identify which ones, of the services and
products these Women in Business offer, they can take
advantage of, ideally shifting their consumer dollars from
out-of-town expenditures to supporting local businesses,
ultimately contributing to the overall health and vibrancy
of this lovely valley community.
Not only do local purchases act as a direct investment
in the very place you choose to visit or call home, your
dollars spent locally help ensure a strong local marketplace
that becomes an attractive breeding ground for creativity, enticing other entrepreneurs to put down roots and
grow their own unique ideas into flourishing businesses.
The ripple effect is more jobs, more residents and more
customers. Despite some large-scale changes affecting the
Canadian economy and beyond, a number of local businesswomen are proving change and growth are possible.
Some notable recent examples, which all have a presence
on Invermere’s Main Street (7th Avenue), include Kelly
Carlson’s new Mountain Om Yoga & Wellness Studio; Be
Gifted owner Alita Bentley’s acquisition of a second business and combining it with her own to launch a new endeavour in a new space (Inspire Floral Boutique Ltd.); the
success of Fire Vixen Tattoos, which is propelling owner
and operator Sarah Eastick to open a second business —
the Fire Vixen Emporium retail store; and Bird’s Eye Boutique owner Tara Morgan opening up her new downtown
location. These inspirational women are proving that
where there’s a will, there’s a way, and they’re paving the
way for others — of both genders — to do the same.
Paradise Basin
In this image dating back to 1923, an airplane lands in Paradise Basin. If you have any more information, email us at
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Photo (C876) courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society
Youth soccer deadline looming
Dear Editor:
This is a letter to all parents who will be registering their children in either the Rep (competitive) or
House (non-competitive) soccer leagues.
The Columbia Valley Youth Soccer Association
is run completely by volunteers. These volunteers
put in many hours organizing the teams for the start
dates. In order to make creating the teams a less timeintensive process, it was decided to have firm deadlines for registration.
The deadline for Rep is Monday, February 15th
and for House it is Monday, March 14th. There will
be absolutely no registrations accepted after these
dates. After these dates, registration will be closed.
No exceptions! Please share this information with everyone. For information on how to register go to the
website: www.cvsoccer.ca.
Thank you to everyone for registering your children early to avoid missing the deadline. All of the
volunteers appreciate your understanding.
We welcome new volunteers — coaches, team
managers or anyone who wants to help out in any
way. Email [email protected] and let us know you’ll
help out.
Kind Regards,
The Columbia Valley Youth Soccer Association
The Columbia Valley
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February 12, 2016
LETTERS
Keep a leash handy
when letting your dog roam
Dear Editor:
Not all dogs play well with others!
I am a fairly new resident to Edgewater and, like many, have a family dog
that I love with all my heart and enjoy
walking him in this beautiful country. I
am not against dogs being off leash. I personally do not allow my dog off leash in
the township for a variety of reasons; others seem to feel differently. If you’re going
to allow your dog to run or walk off leash
in the township, please carry a leash in
case you run into someone who has their
dog on a leash. I can’t count the number
off times I have had to modify my way
home to avoid one, two and even three
dogs running off leash with their owners
for the safety of myself and my dog.
The law states that you must be in
control of your animal at all times and, if
you’re not, you can be subject to a injury
lawsuit, vet bills, etc. Not all dogs play
well with others. I could be seriously injured, as well as my dog or someone else’s
dog, if there is an incident. I shouldn’t
have to worry about my safety and the
safety of my dog while walking throughout the township.
Even the most obedient, well-trained
dog can’t be trusted off leash when approaching another dog on a leash, and
more than one dog constitutes a pack and
they behave accordingly.
So please, if you’re going to have your
dog off leash, please carry a leash to avoid
the possibility of an attack and the repercussions that could follow so everyone in
the township can enjoy a pleasant and uneventful walk.
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February 12, 2016
Rushmere lands first East Kootenay FireSmart title
By Breanne Massey
Pioneer Staff
Protecting against wildfires by reducing risk factors in rural communities has
set the stage for Rushmere to lead the way.
Rushmere, the community located
14 kilometres south of Invermere along
Westside Road (and approximately the
same distance north of Fairmont), was
recently recognized as a FireSmart community — the first in the East Kootenay
region to receive this designation.
“I’m responsible for the FireSmart
initiative and bringing it to the community,” explained Ken MacRitchie, Rushmere Community Association director.
“We don’t have structural fire protection and we are bounded on one side by
Crown land that has recreational use. We
have Windermere Lake Park to the north
of us, so on at least three sides, we are
bounded by forests and a forest interface
with our community.”
He noted that the “catastrophic
events in Kelowna” last summer and the
ongoing fire bans that occurred here in
the valley made it essential for Rushmere to develop a line of defense against
wildfires.
“We felt it was appropriate to raise
awareness for our residents about their
properties and how to reduce fire hazards in and around the houses,” said
Mr. MacRitchie, noting there are three
zones that needed to become priorities
where fire protection is concerned. “We
are looking to increase our protection
around the community.”
FireSmart Canada acknowledged
the Rushmere Community Association’s
hard work on Tuesday, February 9th
with the official presentation of a Community Protection Achievement Award
and the installation of a FireSmart sign
at the entrance road to Rushmere.
The award presentation was attended by BC Wildfire Service staff, a
provincial FireSmart Canada representative, Regional District of East Kootenay
staff, the fire chief for Columbia Valley
Rural Fire and Rescue Services and other
guests.
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REDUCING RISK — Attending Rushmere’s formal FireSmart designation presentation
on February 9th were, left to right, Columbia Valley Rural Fire and Rescue Service fire
chief Jim Miller, Stewart Zarowny (FireSmart committee Rushmere), Brian Koster (Forest Protection officer Invermere), RDEK Area F director Wendy Booth, Ken MacRitchie
(FireSmart committee Rushmere), Arist Eruemmer (FireSmart committee Rushmere), Steve
Levitt (Forest Protection technician Invermere), Jeff Eustache (Forest Fuel Management
Manager), Mike Morrow (Fuel Management specialist) and Brenden Mercer (Fuel Management Department with Finesse). Photo by Dean Midyette
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thunders ahead
By Steve Hubrecht
Pioneer Staff
The Greenways Trail Alliance is charging ahead with its fundraising efforts for the
Westside Legacy Trail, which have been such a success so far that the group is hopeful
construction on the project might begin this year.
“The fundraising has been going well. We recently had a $50,000 donation from
the Panorama Foundation, which puts us at just under $1.2 million raised,” said Greenways executive director Mark Halwa. “We’re really pleased with that, especially given
that we’ve only been fundraising for about seven months now; and given the economic
conditions in Alberta. The economy may not be strong, but it seems the spirit of donating still is.”
The Alliance is in the process of applying for two grants — the Columbia Basin
Trust’s (CBT) new recreation infrastructure grants (announced just a few weeks ago),
and a Bike BC grant (Bike BC is a division of the provincial Ministry of Transportation). If both applications are successful, they would total $1.5 million in grant money
for the Westside Legacy Trail. In conjunction with money already raised, that would
mean $2.7 worth of funding for the trail out of an estimated total of $5 million needed
for the project.
“So if we have success with these two grant programs, we’re more than halfway
there, and I would say we’ll likely begin construction in 2016,” said Mr. Halwa, adding the Alliance would still need to find a bit more grant money to ensure the building
begins this year.
Mr. Halwa said the Alliance will learn whether or not both grant applications are
successful likely some time in April or May.
More than 600 individuals or organization have made donations to the trail already, and the trail’s amenity sponsorship opportunities (in which donors have their
names mentioned on items such as benches and trailhead kiosks in return for their
contributions) are almost sold out.
The first part of the trail to be built, if construction does begin this year, will be the
6.3-kilometre section up to Brady Creek (heading south from Invermere), according
to Mr. Halwa.
The Alliance has also recently launched a new website promoting the trail and has
been holding plenty of open houses and fundraising events in the past few months.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE
COLUMBIA VALLEY
MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS
FIRST 2016 SHOW
Roses are red,
Safta’s is blue...
The Chisel Peak Blues Band will be performing live at Safta’s starting at 7 p.m. on Valentine’s Day
with a combination of original and cover songs for families, friends and couples out celebrating.
For more details about the show, see the story featured on page 14.
Photo submitted
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Out &
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Your weekly
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CV Arts AGM
Tuesday February 16th at 6 pm
What does ART
mean to you?
Screening of film afterwards – everyone
welcome! Popcorn & pizza served
Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.
Happy BirtHday to pynelogs!
1914 - 2014 · Celebrating 100 years
February 12, 2016
Artym unveils 1st 2016 show
By Grey Bradatsch
The Artym Gallery
Angela Morgan
Serge Dubé
Angie Rees
Angela Morgan,
Serge Dubé
& Angie Rees
Exhibition
Saturday February 13 – 19
Angela Morgan & Serge Dubé in
attendance February 13, 12 – 4 pm
Angela Morgan, Angie Rees, Serge Dubé.
It’s here. The first Artym Gallery show of 2016
and it’s going to be a good one, too.
Beginning on Saturday, February 13th and running
for a full seven days, this show of three painters is sure
to make you laugh out loud, reminisce joyful past experiences, and also get you swept into the beauty and
romance of nature. Angela Morgan and Serge Dubé will
be in attendance on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.
Angela Morgan — so much fun, so much fashion,
makes you stop and look twice. All on canvas! This internationally recognized painter gathers a crowd wherever her work is displayed. The Artym will be showing
fresh works from her popular winter series: kids tobogganing, people skiing, four to a chairlift, building a
snowman... just a few of the ideas that this talented
artist puts on canvas in her own unique way.
Focusing on capturing an animated awkward
situation or by creating a scene to a common phrase,
painter Angie Rees can make the viewer burst into
smiles when seeing her paintings. From a background
of painting backdrops and scenery for theatre (very
large format), Rees has progressed into her current
works of small panels that are filled with details and FIRST SHOW OF THE YEAR — These paintings and more
fun. Imagine a plump rabbit with rosy cheeks stuck in will be on display at The Artym Gallery for a full week starting
a magicians hat. The title? Flabracadabra. Her works Saturday, February 13th. Images submitted
are appreciated by all ages and she will be a feature artist in the 2016 Spring issue of Arabella magazine.
Serge Dubé has become a favourite and “must
have” for the new art collectors. His ability to create
breathtaking landscapes composed with vibrant yet
believable colours WITHOUT the use of brushes or
palette knife must be seen in person. Titled with such
names as “Fall in Love” or “Reaching for your Soul”,
Serge’s paintings ignite our passion for art and the
great Canadian outdoors.
Drop by The Artym Gallery, meet the artists, and
put some enjoyment into your Saturday the 13th. If
you can’t make it person during the seven-day show,
check it out on line at www.artymgallery.com and yes!
Presales are available.
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In four hours, you will create a beautiful watercolour painting.
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downtown Invermere ~ 250-342-7566
[email protected]
Never painted before? No worries! Make art,
have fun! We take care of everything, easy to
follow demo, all supplies, pro-artist guidance
and even a gourmet lunch. Just bring
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Sign up for one or both!
Sunday, February 21st or March 6th
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost $95. Includes delicious lunch.
Limited enrollment. Call 403-519-8268 or [email protected]
Village of Radium Hot Springs
Grant in Aid
Applications
The Village of Radium Hot Springs is welcoming applications
for municipal grants in aid to community groups for endeavors,
events or programs for the 2016 budget year. Applicants
should pick up a guide to assist them in preparing a complete
application. The deadline for applications will be February 26th,
2016. Guides may be obtained from the Village office,
4836 Radium Blvd. during office hours.
February 12, 2016
MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS
Out & About
Please call 250-341-6299 or e-mail us
at [email protected]
to enter your event in our FREE listings.
Submissions must be received by the Monday prior to
publication. We may only run an entry for two weeks
prior to the event. Please limit your submission to 30
words. Priority is given to one-off events, so weekly
events may only run occasionally.
Friday, February 12th
• February 12th - 14th: Men’s Spiel. For more
information, contact the Invermere Curling Centre
by calling 250-342-3315, emailing invermerecurling@
shaw.ca, visiting www.curlinginvermere.ca or going to
“Invermere & District Curling Centre” on Facebook.
• 5 - 7 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre (SYC) YCC
Challenges program.
• 6 p.m.: SYC games night.
• 6 p.m. - 12 a.m.: Steamboat Mountain Music
Society is hosting a fundraiser at Edgewater Legion.
Dinner from 6 - 8 p.m., live music from 8 p.m. - 12
a.m. Children welcome till 8 p.m. Membership sign
up $5 also available.
• 6:30 p.m.: Chicken Parmesan Dinner at Branch
71 District Legion in Invermere. $15/person.
Reservations Recommended. Call 250-342-9517.
Meat Draw and 50/50.
• 7 - 9 p.m.: Starlight Challenge evening races at
Fairmont Hot Springs ski area every Friday in February.
Come as a team of 4, or race solo. Great prizes!
• 9 p.m.: Bebo Grove is playing a spectacular show at
the Hoodoo Grill in Fairmont.
Saturday, February 13th
• Panorama Alberta Family Day Celebrations. Family
Dinner in the Great Hall, Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. and
Family Dance following Fireworks.
• 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Artym Gallery shows Serge
Dubé, Angela Morgan & Angie Rees exhibition. Shows
last till February 19th.
• 10 a.m.: Radium Public Library Children’s Storytime
with Valentine Crafts.
• 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Puppy Love 5 at the Invermere
Community Hall. A fundraiser for GALS. Tattoo
convention with live music, face painting, magic by
Jeremy Coyote and more, admission-by-donation. Call
342-8844 for information.
• 12 - 4 p.m.: Fairmont and District Lions’ Club Mid
Winter Garage Sale at the “Den”.
• 12 - 4 p.m.: Alberta Family Day at Fairmont Ski
Hill February 12th and 14th. Enjoy a BBQ on the
deck, S’mores, face painting, cotton candy and familyfriendly games throughout the weekend. DJ WiL C
plays on Sunday.
• 3 p.m.: Alliance Church. Antique auction and bake
sale. Viewing of live auction items starts at noon with
proceeds going to materials to be used to construct a
home in Ensenada, Mexico in March. Call 250-3424454 for more information.
• 4 p.m.: Panorama Rockstar/Syndicate Rail Jam
Competition. Register at Guest Services, $10. Training
at 3:30 p.m.
• 6 p.m.: Branch 71 District Legion in Invermere Meat
Draw and 50/50.
• 7 p.m.: Join the Summit Youth Centre in a Foosball
Tournament.
• 8 p.m - 1 a.m.: Puppy Love 5 after party at the
Invermere Community Hall, with live music and DJ.
Call 342-8844 for information.
• 9 -11 p.m.: Live music by Dean Ray February 13th
and 14th at Bear’s Paw & Grill in Fairmont. Come for
some relaxing country-style jams.
Sunday, February 14th
• 9 a.m - 12 p.m.: Steamboat Mountain Music Society is
hosting a Valentine breakfast at the Edgewater Legion.
Eggs Benny, huckleberry pancakes and much more.
• 10 a.m.: Trek The Trail: A Guided Tour of the
Westside Legacy Trail. Begins at the Hither Dither
trailhead (2.7km heading south past the cattleguard,
on Westside Rd), look for the Greenways warm-up
tent & crew, you can’t miss it. For more information
visit www.facebook.com/events/832967750182305/
• 7 p.m.: Chisel Peak Blues Band at Safta’s for
Valentine’s Day. Special menu.
Monday, February 15th
• Join SYC for Employment Readiness Training or
Skills for Life! Program. Must pre register.
• 5 - 7 p.m.: SYC YCC Challenges program.
• 7 p.m.: Canal Flats Civic Centre “Good Neighbour
Bingo”. Everyone goes home with Something. For
information Call 250-349-5447.
Tuesday, February 16th
• 4 -6 p.m.: Join SYC for Cooking night. Join us for
Free Food and nutritional education.
• 6 p.m.: Columbia Valley Arts Council AGM at
Pynelogs Cultural Centre. AGM will be followed by
a screening of the film What We Did On Our Holiday,
a comedy set in the scottish Highlands. Pizza and
Popcorn served, cash bar. Everyone Welcome.
Wednesday, February 17th
• 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Western Financial Place,
Cranbrook. Auditions for Dragons’ Den. Online
applications are available at www.cbc.ca/dragonsden/
auditions.
• 6 p.m.: SYC games and trivia night.
• 7 - 9 p.m.: Trivia Night (Saskatchewan-themed) at
Bear’s Paw Bar & Grill. Enjoy a night of Saskatchewanthemed trivia to help celebrate Saskatchewan Week.
Thursday, February 18th
• 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphics Course.
• 4 - 8 p.m.: SYC open gym. Come play sports with
us. Everyone welcome.
• 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.: Wild Ideas at Circle Cafe,
hosted by Wildsight. February’s discussion topic is
Meaningful Work: www.Wildsight.ca.
• 6:30 p.m.: Texas Hold Em’ Tournament at the
Invermere Legion every Thursday. $35 buy in.
• 9 p.m.: The Jordan Welbourne trio will be hosting
an open mic jam at the Hoodoo Grill in Fairmont.
Friday, February 19th
• 3 - 6 p.m.: Live music by Jordan Wellbourne. Head to
the cozy FHSR ski chalet and enjoy Saskatoon-based
blues, hard rock & southern rock musical stylings.
• 6 p.m.: Join the SYC in Rockband competition Night.
• 6:30 p.m.: Roast Beef Dinner at Branch 71 District
Legion in Invermere. $17.50/person. Reservations
Recommended. Roast Beef has Yorkies, mashed
potatoes, gravy, green salad, tea/coffee. dessert Call
250-342-9517. Meat Draw and 50/50.
• 7 - 9 p.m.: Starlight Challenge evening races at
Fairmont Hot Springs ski area every Friday in February.
Come as a team of 4, or race solo. Great prizes!
• 9 p.m.: Jordan Wellbourne at the Hoodoo Grill.
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Puppy Love 5 celebrates art and animal activism
SPREAD THE PUPPY LOVE — Fire Vixen Tattoos’ Puppy Love fundraiser is back for its fifth year this Saturday, February 13th. PL5 is open to all ages during the day, with a bake
sale and barbecue to keep people fed. The adults-only party starts at 8 p.m. complete with an Arrowhead Brewing Company beer garden. Photo by Lindsay McPherson
By Nicole Trigg
Pioneer Staff
If you visit or live in the Columbia
Valley, chances are you’ve seen, met or
own a GALS rescue — or three.
Global Animal Lovers (GALS) is an
Invermere-based no-shelter rescue organization that relies on the generosity of
fosters to provide food and shelter to rescued animals (mostly dogs, but also cats,
rabbits and more) waiting to find their
“forever home.” Fire Vixen Tattoos’ annual Puppy Love fundraiser raised over
$10,000 for GALS last year with 100 per
cent of the proceeds helping cover food
and veterinarian costs.
This Saturday, February 13th, starting at 11 a.m., Puppy Love 5 will take
over the Invermere Community Hall,
where tattoo artists will be donating their
time to the GALS cause during the day
(until 7 p.m.), and an after-party (admission by donation) will rock the hall all
night (from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.).
Fire Vixen and GALS invite you to
drop by any time during the day or night
to check out the tattoo artists in action,
get bedazzled by magic tricks, listen to
live music, bid in the silent auction, enjoy tasty treats and beverages, and more.
For more information, contact Fire
Vixen by calling 250- 342-8844.
PL5’s Live Music All Day Long
11 a.m. Chris Howse
12 p.m. Emily Rawbon
1 p.m. Jeremy Coyote (magician)
2 p.m. Kurt and Deb
3:30 p.m. Bob Benvenuti
5 p.m. Matt Shelson
6 p.m. Terez Goulet
7 p.m. Erin Porter
8 p.m. Chisel Peak Blues Band
9:30 p.m. Halfsacks
11p.m. Valley Forged
12 a.m. Shawn Ridsdale (DJ)
Celebrate love at Safta’s
By Breanne Massey
Pioneer Staff
A blues soundtrack for Valentine’s
Day might not be for everyone, but a
grassroots trio will be doing its best to
offer a tune that delights during this
year’s heartfelt festivities.
The Chisel Peak Blues Band will
be performing at Safta’s for Valentine’s
Day, starting around 7 p.m. on Sunday,
February 14th.
“We’re probably going to do some
love songs,” said Ian Wilson, Chisel
Peak Blues Band guitarist and vocalist.
“We’ll be playing originals and covers,
and we’ll try to follow the theme of Valentine’s Day.”
Each year on February 14th, many
people choose to exchange cards, candy,
gifts or flowers with their special valen-
tine. The day of romance that is commonly known as Valentine’s Day was
named after a Christian martyr and
dates back to the fifth century.
“We just figure (performing on Valentine’s Day) is the best way to spread
the love as far and wide as possible,” said
Mr. Wilson.
For the band’s Valentine’s Day performance, Mr. Wilson will be joined by
drummer, James Reimer, and vocalist
and guitarist, Emily Rawbon. It will be
the second time that the Chisel Peak
Blues Band has provided the soundtrack
to couples on that special day.
In addition, there will be an aphrodisiac-inspired menu served by Safta’s to
couples who opt to treat themselves to a
night out on the town.
To make a reservation for Valentine’s Day, call Safta’s at 778-526-2424.
February 12, 2016
Women in
Business
VISIBILITY — Fire Vixen Tattoos owner Sarah Eastick
loves the instant exposure a storefront location provides.
Photo by Nicole Trigg
FLEXIBILITY — It’s A Wrap! Speciality
Gifts & Baskets owner Jayne Magri enjoys
working on her own time from her home.
Photo by Angela Miller
Local women taking different approaches to business success
By Steve Hubrecht
Pioneer Staff
The modern digital world offers no end of options when it comes to choosing where to work and, here in the valley, there are many women in business who
favour working from home while many prefer operating from a storefront location.
There’s no right answer — the best option depends on the nature of the business and the owner’s personal preference, so The Pioneer talked to two local entrepreneurs, one who runs her business out of her house and another who has a shop
downtown (and will soon have another), to examine the benefits of each.
It’s A Wrap! Specialty Gifts & Baskets owner Jayne Magri said it’s hard to beat
the flexible hours that come with a home-based business.
“I’m a night owl, so I can be building (gift baskets) until 2 a.m. if I want. I can
build the baskets in my pyjamas while listening to music and watching a movie.
Really, I can build at any point in the day or the night, whatever suits me at the
time,” she explained.
That flexibility also allows Ms. Magri to use her non-work time to its best effect.
“I can pursue other passions, and it also allows me to work another job too and
to be a student all at the same time,” she said. “In lull times, when work is not busy,
if I want to take a nap or take my dog for a walk, I just do.”
Working from home also eliminates commuting and drastically brings down
overhead, according to Ms. Magri. “And that (lower costs) means all the deals and
cost savings gets passed on to my customers.”
Ms. Magri also finds that not being tied to a physical location lets her go “shop-
ping” with customers (whereby she talks with customers on her cell phone while
she is in a shop), allowing her creativity to flow and be sparked by what she sees
around her.
But there are just as many advantages to having a storefront, according to Fire
Vixen Tattoos owner Sarah Eastick, who will soon be launching a retail business,
Fire Vixen Emporium, at a location on Invermere’s main street this May, just a
short walk from her tattoo parlour on 8th Avenue.
“It’s location, location, location,” said Ms. Eastick. “If you’re going to sell retail,
main strip exposure is crucial. You need a high visibility spot.”
Although Ms. Eastick is new to the retail business, she’s done plenty of homework on it and says the consensus is that where you set up shop has a big impact on
how well your business does.
“If you don’t have a storefront, you have to do a lot of advertising to reach the same
level of exposure,” said she. “It’s about promotion and having people know you’re there.”
With a service business, such as the tattoo shop, customers often come specifically looking for you, said Ms. Eastick, but with a retail business, a storefront helps
lure in those who are simply passing by.
“People will wander in just out of curiosity, without even intending to buy
something,” she said. “When visitors to Invermere go shopping, they stay within
the same small radius and they don’t veer off. They walk up one side of main street
and then down the other.”
With more than 400 licensed business owners in Invermere, there is plenty of
scope for success for both home-based and storefront-anchored business in the valley, and clearly many benefits to both approaches.
February 12, 2016
Tara Morgan, Owner
Alita Bentley
Bird’s Eye Boutique
Owner, Inspire Floral Boutique Ltd.
Tara Morgan turned her passion into a fulltime job. Since a teen, she has been buying and
reselling fashion and accessories. Six months after moving to the valley, Tara opened the store
Bird’s Eye Boutique in early 2014, offering top
quality and brand name resale clothing, bags,
footwear and accessories. The new location
between Konig Meats and Candyland opened in
downtown Invermere late 2015. Bring in clothing
to trade for store credit or drop by to check out the
new items added to the store everyday. Check out
the store online and on Facebook.
Alita has been the owner of Be Gifted, a retail gift boutique, for the past 10
years and has recently purchased Canterbury Flowers from Joanne Broadfoot and
Sandra Clark. Inspire Floral Boutique Ltd. is the birth of a new company with a
new brand and will be located in a new home (the former Book Bar building) in
the heart of downtown Invermere.
Inspire is currently operating out of the Canterbury
storefront until the end of March while the new location
is being prepared, and all of the amazing gift lines that Be
Gifted carried are still available. Alita is excited to bring a
new gift and floral concept to Invermere and invites everyone to pop by the shop to say hello and see the new store
when it opens. The Grand Opening event will be held in
May.
250-342-0383
www.birdseyeboutique.com
Charlotte Streicek
Jami Scheffer
Columbia Valley Arts Council
Dragonfly Discovery Children’s Centre
I am in the business of bringing people to the arts and arts to the people; it’s what
I love to do! And what better platform to deliver that message than the Columbia
Valley Arts Council? With my two kids in tow, I was fortunate to arrive in the
Columbia Valley from Whistler in 2003, when CV Arts was recruiting a manager
for the Pynelogs Cultural Centre and Art Gallery.
Amazingly, it has been 11 years since I began working with CV Arts. The Pynelogs Cultural Centre continues to be the arts and culture venue in Invermere,
and a true conduit for new and veteran valley artists (of
all disciplines) to share their passion and talent. Everyday, I get to bring you closer to experiencing the valley’s
unique ability to inspire creativity. So I can honestly say
it’s been my pleasure doing business with you.
Charlotte Streicek founded Dragonfly Discovery Children’s Centre — a quality licensed education and childcare facility — three years ago in Radium Hot
Springs. Dragonfly is a place where children Love to Be and can Discover more
about themselves as Creative Unique Individuals, about each other as members of
a Community, and about the environment
as the Life System that supports us all.
Dragonfly has a Multi-Age Childcare
License and can accept children of all ages!
Along with the ongoing community of children, Dragonfly is open for an hourly dropin. Visit the website for more information,
and to see photos. For a booking, text Charlotte at the number below.
250-342-4423
www.dragonflydiscoverycentre.com
www.columbiavalleyarts.com
250-270-0058
Karen Babin
Floral Design, Horizon Ridge Ranch Naturals
Since 2008, Karen has lived on a small cattle ranch with her
husband Murray. This is where she finds her surroundings to be an
inspiration for all that she does. Karen is available to take care of your
floral needs from her design studio nestled in the mountains outside
of Radium Hot Springs. Whether it be a wedding or other special
event, Karen’s skill and unique experience in floral design will add
to the beautxy and ambiance of any occasion. It is her inspirational
surroundings at Horizon Ridge Ranch and professional floral background that sets her work apart from typical floral design. Karen pays
particular attention to detail and special requests in order to create
the most magical of themes, making occasions into beautiful memories by applying her qualified skill, talent and artistic touches to all
that she creates. Floral design has been a major passion in Karen’s life
[email protected]
since graduating from the Commercial Floriculture program at Olds
Agricultural College, Olds, Alta. She also graduated in the top 5 per
cent of her class in advanced Floral Design from Denver, Colorado
receiving another of what would become many certifications as a
Professional Floral Designer. Over the decades, Karen has enjoyed a
diverse and in-depth career in the floral industry, working both direct
with her customers as well as instructing others personally and professionally in their pursuit of the art and skillful mechanics of floral
design. Karen has brought to life floral visions for over 500 weddings
as well as countless other special events and occasions with the use of
her creative talents in floral design. Karen is available to consult with
you and discuss adding the wow factor to your wedding or event. She
can be reached by email, phone or text.
www.horizonridgeranch.com
250-688-0143
February 12, 2016
Holly Jones
Fiona Millar
Fiona Millar Intuitive Reader
As an Intuitive Reader, Fiona is a Certified Angel Empowerment Practitioner
(AEP), Certified Akashic Record Reader,
Certified Medium, Numerology Consultant and Intuitive Energy Healer.
On her journey of continuing to hone
her skills, Fiona has embarked on another
modality — Aura Soma. With the use of
colour combined with Numerology, Aura
Soma has provided Fiona with a link to tie
together her current healing modalities.
Understanding your own personal energy
is the first step to creating your reality!
www.fionapsychic.com
250-342-1713
Jackie Lysak
Manulife Securities is Invermere’s only locally licensed
securities office. In Holly’s role as Investment Associate, she
can help you invest your money in mutual funds, stocks,
bonds, GICs and other sophisticated investment tools to
maximize your portfolio.
Manulife Securities Insurance Agency in Invermere
is happy to provide many insurance solutions to fit your
needs and budget.
With the ability to shop 17 insurance companies,
Holly is able to sell insurance for travel, life, disability,
critical illness, long-term care, health care benefits, small
business group health and dental plans, and more.
Manulife Securities Incorporated is a Member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund.
[email protected]
250-342-2112
Jayne Magri, Owner
Owner, Home Made Perfect
It’s a Wrap! Specialty Gifts & Baskets
Home Made Perfect’s mission is to help others
live a life of ease and comfort… from how we clean
our homes to the “stuff” we surround ourselves
with.
For over 10 years, Jackie has worked on
homes and offices throughout the Columbia Valley. Whether you need cleaning, decluttering or
organization, she’s here to help. Jackie’s passion for
non-toxic products are at the forefront of her work.
She believes you don’t have to compromise the environment, nor your health, to clean. Winter/Spring
Decluttering and Organizing Special: 5-hour session: $99 plus tax (includes consultation).
www.homemadeperfect.com
Investment Associate, Manulife Securities Incorporated
Insurance Advisor, Manulife Securities Insurance Agency
250-688-4219
After 11 years in business, Jayne’s home-based enterprise in Wilmer continues
to grow a loyal local, national and international customer base.
Jayne creates personalized gift baskets with handpicked items from local and Canadian companies. The
wide array she has in stock means the possibilities are
endless — and each basket is uniquely designed to suit
the recipient’s style and your budget, leaving a lasting impression. Personal likes, allergies, and food preferences are
always taken into account. “I take a person’s personality
and translate it into a basket!” said Jayne. “Any price, any
style, any occasion, any time!” She will deliver locally or
cross-country and her personal touch guarantees a photo
so you know exactly what you’ve sent.
www.itsawrapgiftbaskets.ca
250-342-3160
Cindy MacKay, Work Supervisor
Kootenay Insurance Services
Cindy joined the staff of Kootenay Insurance Services after
thirteen years of service at Invermere’s Westland Insurance.
“I’m excited to be at Kootenay Insurance. It gives me an
opportunity to offer my clients new products with several different companies,” said Ms. MacKay.
Whether it’s coverage for a house, condominium, automotive, business or travelling, they will help identify the policy
that will best suit your particular insurance needs, customized
to meet your requirements and tailored to reflect your budget.
This past May, Kootenay Insurance Services was happy
to announce the addition of Family Insurance Solutions to its
portfolio of companies. Established in 1989, Family Insurance
was created to provide Home and Auto coverage to B.C. resi-
www.kootenayinsurance.ca
dents. The staff encourage you to contact any one of the KIS
locations to see how Family’s Optional Vehicle Coverages compare.
Depending on the product, Kootenay Insurance Services’
competitive packages can be conveniently financed with an affordable pre-authorized monthly payment plan. Free, no-obligation quotes can be requested through the website, which also
provides in-depth descriptions on Kootenay Insurance Services
insurance products.
The Invermere branch is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. and 1 to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to
2 p.m.
For more information, visit www.kootenayinsurance.ca.
250-342-2175
February 12, 2016
Elizabeth M. Shopland
Owner, Nature Inspired Living Co.
Growing in all ways, Elizabeth continues her quest to contribute both to
her local and global communities. She is committed to natural, sustainable and
healthy living that honors and nurtures stewardship
for ourselves and for the earth.
With certifications in Horticulture, Permaculture,
Coaching, Feng Shui, Healing Garden and Reiki,
combined with a lifelong love for Nature, Elizabeth offers unique services in Garden & Design, The Healing
Garden Coaching & Consulting and is the founder of
The NatureKeepers Network.
She would like to thank the Columbia Valley
community for their ongoing support and, together,
making a difference every day.
www.natureinspiredlivingco.com
250-342-1124
Jolaine Undershute
Owner/Head Coach, Endeavor Fitness Jolaine is an elite level CrossFit and professional athlete. Her gym, Endeavor Fitness,
offers four different programs from Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bootcamp is for students who want to tone up,
lifting lighter weights. General strength and
conditioning will increase your current
fitness level as well as enhance one’s sport of
choice, and CrossFit classes are scalable to each
individual. If you want the benefits of knowledgable, experienced personal trainers, combined
with a motivating and encouraging environment,
call now. Email: [email protected].
www.crossfitinvermere.com 250-688-0783
Emily Rawbon, Owner
Yes, I am tall!
Graphic designer and guitarist/singer-songwriter Emily Rawbon aims to stand out from the crowd
with her multi-faceted freelance business and musical prowess in the blues, folk and jazz traditions.
Emily is a nine-year resident of Invermere who’s
offering her services to those trying to better navigate a Mac environment or requiring a creative and
talented designer to pull a project together.
With almost 30 years of guitar experience under her belt, music is Emily’s true passion. She performs live in Invermere with the Chisel Peak Blues
Band on a weekly basis.
[email protected]
250-409-4104
Kimberly Olson, Owner
Traditional Thai Massage and Yoga
Through ancient Buddhist Healing Modalities,
I work to balance the energetic and physical bodies
of my clients to facilitate healing, providing the space
needed for them to return to a natural balanced state
of physical, emotional and spiritual health. In addition, I have recently returned to my roots to exercise
my Bachelor of Fine Arts as the current Artist in
Residence at Pynelogs Cultural Centre.
Drop by to see the progress for an exhibition
this summer at Pynelogs with the theme: Social
Construction of Gender. For more information,
visit my website, call or email me at
[email protected] .
www.kimberlyolson.ca
250-688-1051
Linda Hatt
Owner, Linda Hatt Interiors
I have lived in Invermere for
many years, and have always had a
passion for interior decorating and
design.
I am self-taught and, for the
past 15 years, have been transforming homes in and around the Columbia Valley with a total renovation or simply a refresh with paint,
decor or furniture placement.
I also have made a point of incorporating individual pieces the
homeowner already has, or using
new, vintage or unique items you
don’t see everywhere. I will shop
for clients, draw from my own
collection, haul furniture, make
upholstered headboards, and have
bedding and draperies made by a
local seamstress. I enjoy every aspect
of helping people, many of whom
have become friends. No matter
how big or small the task, I am always thrilled with the challenge to
help people feel that their space is
truly a reflection of them, not me!
250-342-5325
February 12, 2016
Kyla Brown
kyla brown photography
over the years this ad has naturally become a
marker for me of what has shifted and how i have
grown as a business owner. i find myself speaking
more and more from the heart about being a professional photographer. the longer i am in business the
more i understand that balance is truly the foundation of success and happiness. the more balanced i
feel, the better i am at my job and my life.
this is a job that i couldn’t do without the people
who work alongside me and one that i continue to
do because of the people who ask to see themselves
through my lens. i continue to be deeply moved and
profoundly changed by the lives i get to witness. for
all of this and so much more, i am grateful.
www.kylabrownphotography.com
2015
250-688-8888
Alicia Shanks, Co-owner
Invermere Pharmasave and Pharmasave Home Health Care Centre
Alicia Shanks is a pharmacist and co-owner of Pharmasave. She strives to
provide exceptional pharmaceutical care to all the valley residents. Some of the
specialty services offered at Invermere Pharmasave include blister-packing, home
delivery services, specialty compounding, vaccinations,
and one-on-one medication consultations. January
2016 marked the official opening of the new Pharmasave Home Health Care Centre which is located directly below Invermere Pharmasave on the lower level
of the Chisel Peak Medical Building. The new Health
Care Centre specializes in home health care equipment
and medical supplies. A large selection of rental medical equipment is also be available. Both stores are both
located at 417-10th Avenue in Invermere.
Invermere Pharmasave on Sue Coy, Co-owner
Shannon Gertner
DECOY LANDSCAPING
& CONTRACTING
Decoy Landscaping & Contracting
Owner, Shannon’s Blinds
Shannon offers custom high-quality window coverings, blinds, shades, and Phantom
retractable screen doors with lifetime warranty.
With a mobile showroom you can Experience
a hassle-free complimentary in-home consultation, Shannon has you covered.
“Thank you so much! Your knowledge and
eye for important details kept me from a very
costly mistake. We love our blinds, a quality
makeover. Your service is outstanding and so
very much appreciated. We will recommend you
to everyone we know.”
Sherry and Duane Huether
[email protected]
250-342-5749
Trina Wolfenden
Bookkeeping Services
Trina has 15 years of bookkeeping experience
and is now taking on new clients to expand her business. She offers a wide range of services including
data entry, accounts payable and receivable, customer invoicing, payroll, bank and credit card reconciliation, and job costing. She can also help with government remittances including GST, PST, source
deductions, records of employment, T4 filing and
WCB.
If you are looking for a trusted and qualified
bookkeeper to help you with your financial grunt
work, grow your business or simply keep you organized, contact Trina today.
[email protected]
250-341-1247
250-342-8877
Sue offers what she calls “the full meal deal” – landscaping start to finish, on
time and on budget, focusing on quality over quantity. “I treat each project as if I owned the property,” said Coy, adding homeowners are limited
only by their imagination when it comes to redesigning the outside of their
home. Decoy Landscaping incorporates digital designs into its work. “I’m
now able to provide the client with virtual plans; taking their ideas and
mine to create a landscape that will compliment
their property.” Coy especially enjoys working
with natural materials. “I love working with
natural rock because I am a rockhound, creating
unique layering throughout a plan while blending colour, texture and contrast using a variety
of grasses, shrubs, junipers and trees,” she said.
2015
250-345-0090 or 250-341-5353
Katie Wells
Owner, Wells Business Solutions
“Helping clients be more successful with less
stress” is our mission. Katie and her great staff, Emily
Kohorst and Jennifer Swan, are here to help. In addition to bookkeeping and admin support, Katie provides customized business coaching and consulting.
Strategic planning, facilitation, business development
and project management are just a few examples of
how clients have been helped to date. For individuals,
we offer income tax filing, budgeting, faxing, copying and general paperwork help (like medical forms,
letters and resumes). Many clients tell us “I wish I
had come to you sooner!” Email, call or drop by our
office at #303 - 1313 7th Ave. in Invermere.
[email protected]
250-342-0056
February 12, 2016
Paola Fedow
Owner, All These Little Things
Paola has lived in the valley for the past 24 years and is the mother of three
amazing children. She has worked in public service in many different areas, including owning and operating two restaurants in Golden.
After retiring from the restaurant business, she
still had a love for cooking.
“Where my heart has always been in health and
fitness,” said Paola. “I’m a true believer in we are what
we eat.”
She has also competed professionally in fitness,
so she combined her passions and created All These
Little Things. She has since expanded her services to
become a travelling eyelash technician, servicing from
Radium to Vernon.
alltheselittlethings.ca
250-344-0492
Sue Miller
Janessa Williams
Registered Massage Therapist
Janessa Williams is a Registered Massage Therapist of British Columbia and has recently started
practising out of Columbia Chiropractic. After she
completed a 3,000-hour diploma and attained her
registration, she practiced at a multi-disciplinary
clinic in New Westminster, B.C. The experience she
obtained there, from working with car accident victims to people with sports injuries, was invaluable.
It was enlightening for her to witness how massage
therapy can help restore the health and well-being of
an individual who has been through pain and dysfunction. She is excited to be back in the valley and is
looking forward to meeting more of the community!
[email protected]
250-409-4944
Sarah Eastick
Owner, La Cabina Ristorante
Owner, Fire Vixen Tattoos
One of Radium Hot Springs’ most popular dining establishments, La Cabina Ristorante was first established by Sue Miller in Golden in 1997. In 2000,
Sue made the move to Radium, where La Cabina found a new home at the Best
Western Prestige Inn, located in the heart of the village.
La Cabina is a fully licensed restaurant that’s open
for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Daily specials top the
delicious menu known for its Italian food (including
pizzas), pub food (wings and burgers) and breakfasts
(like Eggs Benedict). La Cabina’s cozy lounge opens at
5 p.m., offering customers an intimate and relaxing atmosphere. Catering services are also available. Sue and
her staff specialize in weddings, banquets and corporate
meetings.
If you are looking for a unique piece of artwork all for yourself, Fire Vixen
Tattoos is for you. Owner/ operator Sarah Eastick is an accomplished artist with
an honours degree in fine arts from McMaster University and has been tattooing
for over ten years. Five years ago, she opened Fire Vixen
Tattoos in Invermere. A custom tattoo shop, Fire Vixen employs two full-time artists and an apprentice, and
has a satellite location in Golden.
This spring, Sarah will be expanding her business
once again with a new retail store in downtown Invermere — the Fire Vixen Emporium. Featuring clothing
from well-known and boutique brands, this new store is
sure to have the same small town, friendly atmosphere
and reputation for excellence as the original Fire Vixen.
[email protected]
www.firevixentattoos.com
250-347-2340
250-342-8844
Maxine and Spring Hawes
Evolve Fine Used Furnishings
If you’re the design type, you’ll love
our great, unique stuff. If you’re the budget
type, you’ll love our amazing, ridiculously
low prices!
If you’re on the hunt for a funky footstool, a bodacious bedroom suite, a darling
dresser, or a sumptuous sofa, you know
where to look! But you gotta come often
and you gotta act fast, because our inventory changes weekly. If you find something
you love, scoop it while you can!
And, if you’re downsizing, moving, or
just changing it up, we’ll take your (solid)
250-341-7051
furniture off your hands – cash money or
by consignment - whatever “paints your
walls!”
These ladies love to help our customers
find the perfect piece! Come on by. Maxine, Spring, Courtney and Shauna will put
down their paint brushes and power tools
(at least for a minute) and show you what’s
in store today!
Evolve Fine Used Furnishings
Located in Invermere beside Subway
OPEN Thursday – Saturday
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
[email protected]
February 12, 2016
Get your groove on in Fairmont Hot Springs
By Breanne Massey
Pioneer Staff
Live music is a big attraction in the Fairmont Hot Springs community over the
Alberta Family Day long weekend and continuing into next week.
Bebo Grove showcases new EP
A local venue invites you to tune into a show with an eclectic mixture of musical
delights that’s suitable for people from all walks of life.
The Bebo Grove band will be performing at the Hoodoo Lounge and Grill starting at 9 p.m. on Friday, February 12th.
“I’d say it’s a little bit of folk, a little bit of rock and a little bit of world music,”
said Bebo Grove vocalist Jordan Clermont, noting each musician in the four-piece
band brings a unique characteristic to their shows.
Bebo Grove, which features Jason Selby (bass/ukulele/mandolin), Jeff Ragan
(guitar), Anthony Heywood-Smith (drums/backup vocals) and Mr. Clermont (vocals), became united roughly a year ago. Their music is heavily defined by the idiosyncratic characteristics of each musician, ranging from Mr. Ragan’s flamenco-inspired
fingerpicking style on the guitar to melodic basslines from Mr. Heywood-Smith.
“We’ll be doing all originals at the show,” Mr. Clermont said.
The band went into OCL Studios in late 2015 to begin work on their debut EP
Vacant Places, which they plan to release in mid-February.
“We wanted to get something out there to create a fan base,” said Mr. Clermont.
“Our first single on there is called Good Night Moon, which is a song that our bass
player wrote for his daughter based off of the book Good Night Moon.”
There is no cover charge to attend the show.
Dean Ray sets mood for Valentine’s Day
The Dean Ray Band will be performing country music live at the Bear’s Paw and
Grill in Fairmont between 9 and 11 p.m. on both February 13th and 14th.
Mr. Ray is an Alberta-based singer and songwriter who performs across North
America and in Europe. He is inspired by country and rock bands, including Johnny
Reid, Zack Brown, Colin James, Bon Jovi and the Tragically Hip. In addition to his
original music, Mr. Ray will be performing some cover songs in a performance that
is typically suitable for any age.
Further adding value to their weekend, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is offering
two Valentine’s Day dinners this year to accommodate couples who want to treat
themselves to a romantic night out.
“This is an exciting weekend at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort with live entertainment, family activities and Valentine’s dinners,” said Director of Sales & Marketing
Nancy Hetherington.
Dinners for two will cost $89 on both Saturday and Sunday nights.
Welbourne Trio performs at ski hill
Saskatoon-based blues and rock guitarist, Jordan Welbourne, will be hosting
jam night (open mic) around 8 p.m. at the Hoodoos Lounge and Grill on Thursday,
February 18th.
“I run an open mic night back in Saskatoon so I try to make it an experience that
isn’t intimidating,” he explained. “It shouldn’t matter whether you’re a professional or
it’s your absolute first time coming up to do something. The other thing is that my
band, we have all been playing for years and know a ton of songs so we can back anyone up if someone wants to go up and jam with a band. We’re totally open to do that.”
Mr. Welbourne and his band have been influenced by musicians such as Slash,
John Mayer and Gary Clark Junior.
“We’re all working musicians,” said Mr. Welbourne, adding there is no shortage
of musicians who have influenced the trio’s music. “But those three are the ones that
are a good representation of our sound. We’re really going for an approach between
the modern electric blues and the stuff that we’re writing right now is definitely gui-
tar driven with an old school feel to it — but it has a lot of soulful melodies.”
In addition, the Jordan Welbourne Trio will be performing at the Fairmont Hot
Springs Resort Ski Chalet between 4 and 6 p.m. on Friday, February 19th, then returning to the Hoodoo Grill at 9 p.m.
“We’ll be doing our full show,” said Mr. Welbourne about the upcoming gigS.
“It will actually be our second time playing in Fairmont. We played there in November and we absolutely loved it. We hit it off with the people there. We loved the
owner and we loved the venue, so we definitely wanted to come back there.”
Mr. Welbourne believes the Columbia Valley is the perfect oasis for a band on
tour. He is eager to return to the area and perform.
The band’s performance will fall on the third week of the Starlight Challenge, the
recreational ski race taking place every Friday night in February at the Fairmont Ski Area.
February 12, 2016
Fire and Ice Festival offers irresistible lineup
By Breanne Massey
Pioneer Staff
As the days get colder and the nights stay long, the winter blues affect some people
in the valley.
But Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is teaching locals and tourists alike how to embrace the last of the winter doldrums with this year’s 7th Annual Fire and Ice Festival
activities for adults and children held between Thursday, February 25th and Sunday,
February 28th.
“This is another one of those events that was
created as a way to fight the potential mid-winter
blues that can happen in the valley and celebrate
the weather that we deal with, so Fire and Ice was
born,” said Peter Smith, Fairmont Hot Springs
Resort executive vice-president and president of
the Fairmont Business Association.
Fairmont Resort, the Fairmont Business Association and the Columbia Valley Winter in
Motion Festival host the annual event, which will
be uncorked this year with a series of long-standing viticulture traditions being put to
the test at the Best of BC Wine Tasting in the resort lobby on Thursday, February 25th.
For $10 between 5 and 6 p.m., vintners will offer an expansive selection of B.C. wines
on the menu for sommeliers and wine aficionados to sample.
“This year we’re adding another new event, which is the distillery festival,” added
Mr. Smith. “We already have a wine festival and a beer festival, but this one is a distillery event that’s happening for the first time this year.”
On Friday, February 26th between 7 and 9 p.m., the first-ever East Kootenay
Distillery Festival will offer up a taste of 28 spirits to sample from nine of B.C.’s best
distilleries with gourmet hors d’ oeuvres served and a selection of fine art works from
local artists to view.
The $40 tickets to the 1st Annual East Kootenay Distillery Festival also include
entry to the after-party at the Bear’s Paw Bar and Grill with live music by Smokin’ Ray
and the Detectors between 8 p.m. and midnight.
In addition, the 33rd Annual Starlight Challenge will celebrate the February
month-end finale beginning at 7 p.m. at the Fairmont Hot Springs Ski Area chalet
with live music from the Stereo Three band.
The festivities will continue between noon
and 4 p.m. at the Fairmont Hot Springs Ski Area
on Saturday, February 27th with a family-friendly day that features an ice carving demonstration
by Rusty Cox, campfire s’mores, a barbecue on
the ski chalet deck, and entertainment by DJ
Wil C.
Later that night, the Fire and Ice Dinner and
Dance will be held at the resort lodge between
6 p.m. and midnight with live music by Billy
Kulyk and Friends, a silent auction, and a dinner
buffet on Saturday, February 27th. Tickets to the dinner and dance are $40 and 100
per cent of the proceeds raised at the event will be paid forward to the Fairmont Hot
Springs Visitor Information Centre.
The Fire and Ice Festival weekend will wrap up with a free pancake breakfast at
Smoking Waters Cafe between 8 a.m. and noon on Sunday, February 28th.
“Don’t be slow about getting your tickets for the dinner and dance because they go
fast,” concluded Mr. Smith, noting tickets will be sold online and at the resort’s Mountain Lodge. To book a ticket to the Fire and Ice Festival, visit www.fairmonthotsprings.
com/product/fire-ice-ticket/.
Mother Nature made for all-night curling
On the Button
By Stephen Lebovits
Pioneer Columnist
In 1974, Canadian country
music singer, songwriter and
master yodeler, Stew Clayton,
penned a little ditty titled The
Bonspiel Song that included these fun lyrics:
“This curling sure is a slippery game
I think I’d do better if I didn’t take aim
I shoot for the broom, but I hit both sides
I think I might be a bit cross-eyed!”
And had you participated in this year’s Bonspiel
on the Lake, your eyes may have crossed too, especially after curling all hours of the day and night.
For the second straight year, Mother Nature decided that our annual event would take place completely indoors, rather than on Lake Windermere.
All the preparations were in place, but sloppy ice
made curling outdoors not-so-nice, so our four-sheet
curling centre once again rose to the occasion, hosting all 64 teams until only four were left standing,
literally, and probably a bit bleary-eyed.
I still maintain that curling around-the-clock is
fun, but it becomes a different kind of Bonspiel. With
the outdoor ice playing the X-Factor, any team could
potentially win it all, but when it moves indoors and
everyone is playing on “proper” ice, the event then
takes on a more competitive edge. Faster games,
shorter ends, everything-in-the-house strategy and
tie-breaking rules took some of the fun out of our
main event, replacing it with quasi-professionalism,
where the stronger teams had a better chance of winning it all. It’s not that it wasn’t fun, just different
fun.
So, congrats to all the winners: Team Bottinger
(A bracket), Team Bradley (B bracket), Team Patton (C bracket) and Team Murton (D bracket). They
were the belles of the ball and all walked away with
some sweet swag and prizes.
Congrats also go out to all the players who curled
from early morning to, well, early morning. You took
it all in stride and for that we are thankful, for without you, there is no Bonspiel.
And massive shout-outs must go out to the local organizers, workers and tireless volunteers who
braved the round-the-clock hours to make our premier event enjoyable for everyone. We all look for-
ward to celebrating next year’s 35th anniversary —
hopefully outdoors!
But it’s only mid-February and there is still plenty of curling left to play and watch as leagues start to
shift into playoff mode. So, if you have the urge, why
not stop by and take a peek, or if you’re adventurous,
step out on the ice and give it a go.
Open curling takes place Tuesdays from 2 to 4
p.m. and Fridays from 7 to 9 p.m., but call first just
to confirm. Or, if you want to throw your own little shindig, call the curling centre and get your own
group in there to see what it’s all about! It’s a great
venue for a social event, with a full bar and lessons
to boot!
Some upcoming events to keep an eye out for
include:
• Feb. 12th to 14th: Men’s Spiel (seriously
friendly competition this weekend)
• March 25th to 26th: Link to Rink (the golfcurling season finale!)
For more information or general curling inquiries, don’t hesitate to contact the Invermere & District Curling Centre! That’s it for now. Carpe Diem!
To learn more, call 250-342-3315, email [email protected] or visit www.curlinginvermere.
ca or find them on Facebook at “Invermere & District
February 12, 2016
Looking back at the ‘Local 11’ tradition
up watching the Rockies, and always had an eye on Statham and Scheffer because
they wore 11 and they were both local.
“When I started getting closer to playing for the Rockies, I started to see what
Among many things, great leaders inspire others. Take legendary hockey player number 11 meant. In my first year, I wore the number 10 while Greg wore 11. I
Mark Messier for example. During the 1994 playoffs, Messier made a Joe Namath- realized that season that it was not just a number, but more of a torch being passed
like prediction that his New York Rangers would come back from a 3-2 series deficit down from one local kid to the next,” recalls Mitchell. “When number 11 was again
against New Jersey. Messier, of course, scored three times in the sixth game as the available after Greg retired, I knew that I was the right person to take that torch and
Rangers won 4-2 to tie the series.
I asked his permission to wear it.”
Shortly thereafter, the team went on to eliminate the Devils in Game 7 in douScheffer agreed.
ble overtime, and then defeat Vancouver in another seven-game battle. For the New
However, it wasn’t until a team dinner party at the late Rockies’ president Bill
York Rangers, winning the Stanley Cup that year was extra special. The last time the McIntosh’s house the following season when Mitchell realized what it truly meant to
team won the Cup was 54 years prior.
wear the number.
To play an integral part in an achievement like
“He (McIntosh) pulled me aside from the team
winning the Cup takes outstanding confidence and “I don’t know if there will be a run of 14 years in and shook my hand with his famous massive hands
leadership skills.
and let me know that he was proud 11 was going to
a row where three locals share the same number
But great leadership also requires great humility.
stay in the local family,” Mitchell reminisced. “That
and each having great success in the league. All
When asked about being a leader, Messier replied,
meant the world to me as a 17-year-old kid and is
thee of us were part of something that was not
“Nobody can do it on their own, nobody can win in a
something that I will never forget about Bill.”
forced, but rather came naturally.”
team sport on their own and nobody can be a leader on
After the dinner, Mitchell quickly realized an
their own. And I had unbelievable help along the way.”
amazing thing had happened.
Reid Mitchell
There are now leadership awards that bear Messier’s
“Almost a lifetime bond between Greg, Nathan
Former Columbia Valley Rockies player
name given to NHL players that exemplify great leadand I was realized that day,” he said.
ership qualities on and off the ice.
“It’s great that Reid also wore number 11. Three
Some time ago, in the Columbia Valley, there was
junior hockey generations of local kids wore the same
another hockey player who inspired others around him. The team of course was the number and I would like to think Messier inspired us all,” added Statham.
Columbia Valley Rockies. The player? Former captain and Columbia Valley native,
After Reid retired from the Rockies in 2009, the 14-years-in-a-row “local 11”
Nathan “Minnow” Statham. Statham, who idolized Messier growing up, played for tradition did not continue.
the Rockies from 1996-2001, and was captain in his final season as a player.
When asked if he ever thought the tradition would be brought back, Mitchell
Since the age of eight, he wore the number 11 on his jersey after Messier.
thought it would be tough.
“Messier was my favourite player,” commented Statham. “I idolized Mess“Nobody told Nathan that he was to wear number 11 for five years, folier for how he played the game and the leadership he provided to so many
lowed by Greg wearing it right after, followed by myself,” said Mitchell “I don’t
teams over his career. I continued to wear number 11 through all my hockey
know if there will be a run of 14 years (roughly) in a row where
years.”
three locals share the same number and each having great sucAccording to Rob Rice, who coached Statham during those years, “Nacess in the league. All three of us were part of something that
than led by his actions on the ice, and was a very emotional player.”
was not forced, but rather came naturally.”
And when Statham decided to hang up his skates, the impact he had
Today, Nathan, Greg and Reid all find themselves in
on the players around him quickly became evident.
productive post-hockey careers. Nathan lives in Calgary
The following season, another local hockey player, Greg Scheffer, bewith his wife and eight-month-old son and works as a
came an assistant captain for the Rockies team. In the previous season,
supervisor at a plumbing company. Greg lives in KamScheffer had the opportunity to play under Statham’s leadership. And
loops with his wife and son and works as a mechanic at
when deciding what number to wear for his first season in a leadership
the Highland Valley Copper Mine. Reid lives in Calgary
role, he chose number 11.
and works in marketing for the NHL’s Calgary Flames.
“When I had the chance to wear it for the Rockies (he’d worn the number
And to this day, the respect each of them have for one
before joining the team), it was a big deal and an honour,” said Scheffer.
another remains.
“The players who wore it before instilled leadership in the number,” he
Just take the following story recounted by Reid
added, referring to Statham.
Mitchell as proof:
When it came time for Scheffer to call it quits, 11 was once again up
“After we were all done playing with the Rockies, I
for grabs.
had an opportunity to play in some recreation league
But who was to claim it?
tournaments with Scheff and when we were decid“I played with (Scheffer) in 2004-05, which was his last year
ing what number to wear before the game, I grabbed
and my first,” recounted Invermere local and former Rockies
number 11. I had that jersey in my hand for three seccaptain Reid Mitchell. “At the end of the season, I
onds before Scheff tossed me another number and said
remember asking him if I could wear his number,
‘I think that one still belongs to me’. Oddly enough,
and after a few playful jabs from him, he said 11
I played with Minnow (Statham) in a Banff hockey
LOCAL
11
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Former
Rockies
captain
Reid
Mitchell
(pictured
was an honour to wear for the Rockies and to be
tournament three years ago and the same thing hapsure to carry the pride, which I most certainly did.” here as assistant captain) was the last of three locals in a row (all pened. Although I wore the jersey last, those boys
Reid Mitchell, however, was no stranger to what who went on to become captain) to wear number 11 for the Co- will have a lifetime veto over me and I think Scheff
Photo submitted would say the same with regards to Statham.”
number 11 had come to mean. Mitchell had grown lumbia Valley Rockies Junior B hockey team.
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professional at Copper Point Golf Club and Ridge at Copper Point has entered the
limelight.
Bryan Armstrong recently ranked #44 in the Order of Merit recognition from the
2015 Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) of BC hosted by Sunice for his efforts to
learn, compete and volunteer.
“I am very honored to be recognized as a Top 100 golf professional in the PGA
of BC’s Professional Development Program,” said Mr. Armstrong. “There are a lot of
great professionals in B.C. and here in the Columbia Valley, so it is a privilege to be
recognized. This is the second year that I have been
eligible for the program, as I have only been a golf
professional since May of 2014.”
But Mr. Armstrong has been golfing and perfecting his game for the last 25 years.
“For as long as I can remember, I have been
hitting balls off my parents’ lawn and going to golf
courses. It has always been something that I have
enjoyed,” he explained when asked about the allure
of the game. “There are so many different aspects
of golf that I love, it’s hard to pinpoint just one.
From the feeling of the perfectly struck golf shot to
the feeling of beating your best score by one shot
— they’re all so satisfying but I’d say the thing that
keeps me interested the most is the fact that I keep
improving.”
Mr. Armstrong said that his understanding of
Brian Armstrong
hard work continually pays off as a golfer and ensures he will keep improving as both a teacher and a competitor.
“I think for me to continue to develop my skills as a golfer, I need to play in as
many competitive rounds that I can,” said Mr. Armstrong. “I have been a fairly nervous
player in tournaments and I recently have begun to break that trend. I have started to
play well, and I feel with more experience, I will break through and start to place higher
in the tournaments I play in.”
The is one fact that each golf professional has agreed upon as the biggest challenge
of ranking in the Order of Merit.
“I think the biggest challenge to overcome with this program is that in order to
generate points, you have to attend events in the other zones of the association, like the
Lower Mainland and the Okanagan,” he added. “There is a lot of travel that is involved
(and) every professional has a very busy schedule, so it is a challenge to make it to these
events.”
However, the camaraderie of the game coupled with the team spirit at Copper
Point have actively contributed to Mr. Armstrong’s success.
“I just wanted to say thank you to Brian Schaal, Scott McClain and Casey Johnson,” he concluded, “I have a great group of guys mentoring me to be a better golf
professional.”
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New development breaks ground
estate development have kept
the shovels out of the dirt until
now.
“It’s good to be at this stage.
A new Columbia Valley real estate
We’ve had some great interest
development that has been in the works
and feedback, so it’s exciting to
for more than two years has now begun
be putting something tangible
construction. This spring in Windermere,
up,” said Mr. Goertzen. “We’ve
The Trails at Windermere Lake will launch
used an open design for the
is first phase, comprised of single family
lots, incorporating space and
residences, with a showhome.
have kept as many trees as pos“We are elated to be starting. It’s been
sible and plotted the buildings
a long time in the making and we are
amongst them.”
quite excited to see construction finally
start on site,” development co-owner Jeb MEMORIES MADE HERE — An artist’s depiction of a two-bedroom plus den single family home
Mr. Goertzen added that,
Ferster told The Pioneer.
in The Trails at Windermere Lake development in Windermere. Image submitted following some fine-tuning to
the plans, the development,
The second phase, which consists of
cottages, is set to proceed later this summer, with a cottage show home ready by fall. once completed, will have 34 customized single homes, 20 cottages and 25 cabins.
“We had to ensure our schedules allowed us to stay personally involved with all
Another phase, which should begin in the fall, will feature cabins.
“We believe The Trails will appeal to both local families and those looking to retire aspects of construction, to deliver a top quality development, and one we are proud to
in the valley,” said Mr. Ferster. The single family residences will start from $350,000, call our own,” he said in a press release on the development.
“We had a vision of creating a community where residents have that great feeling
the cottages from $259,000, and the cabins from $189,000.
“We’re definitely trying to produce a product that is both attractive and affordable, of ‘coming home,’ whether they’ve been gone a day, or a season. With all of the feedand I think our price point is going to be an eye-opener, in a good way, for a lot of back we’ve received, we know we are on track,” said Mr. Ferster in the press release.
The real estate listing agents for The Trails at Windermere Lake are Century 21
people,” said co-owner Ed Goertzen.
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. . . ‘Rushmere’ from page 8
Annual General Meeting | February 24 | 11:30 am
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goes out to everyone who helped make the event a huge success.
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and to reduce factors that make homes vulnerable
to fires.
To earn the Community Protection AchieveHe emphasized that the biggest challenge for
ment Award, Rushmere was required to raise public rural communities that are trying to cope with wildawareness of FireSmart principles and teach private fires is response time and added that a FireSmartlandowners how to help safeguard their homes from designated community could buy firefighters extra
wildfire.
time before a fire spreads.
Steve Levitt, who serves as a forest protection
“Rushmere doesn’t have fire protection response
technician with the BC Wildfire Service and assisted in their area, other than forestry — and that’s not
Mr. MacRitchie with the FireSmart program, em- 100 per cent guaranteed that they’re going to get
phasized the importance of fire safety while discuss- at it right away,” he said. “The steps the commuing the steps that can
nity can take to protect
help reduce the spread
itself from wildfires in
of a fire if such an event
the short term can give
“It’s one thing to lose a home, but it’s a whole
was to occur.
firefighters a huge jump,
other thing to lose an entire community.
“It’s one thing to
just by FireSmart-ing
lose a home, but it’s a Basically, the (FireSmart) program is to increase their entire commuawareness of the risks to the community from
whole other thing to
nity.”
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and
to
help
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that
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lose an entire communiIn September 2015,
ty,” said Mr. Levitt. “Bathe B.C. government
Steve Levitt
sically, the (FireSmart)
and the Union of B.C.
BC
Wildfire
Service
program is to increase
Municipalities launched
awareness of the risks
the $500,000 FireSmart
to the community from
Community Grant Prowildfires and to help then mitigate that risk — and gram to encourage more communities to participate
a lot of that mitigation is done by reduction of fuels in the FireSmart program. Grants up to $10,000
within 100 metres of the houses.”
each for up to 50 communities are being offered to
In addition, Mr. Levitt urged the citizens of help communities receive a FireSmart designation.
Rushmere to avoid planting Juniper Bushes up
For more information about FireSmart in Rushagainst the house to increase the odds of a house mere, call Mr. Levitt at 250-342-4214 or Mr. Miller
surviving a wildfire, and to clean the roof and gut- at 250-342-6214.
ters on a home.
The Homeowner’s FireSmart Manual was de“(These steps are) critical to reduce structural veloped to help people reduce the risk of personal
loss in the event of a wildfire,” said Mr. Levitt.
property damage due to wildfires. The manual is
Jim Miller, the Regional District of East Koo- available online at http://bcwildfire.ca/Prevention/
tenay fire chief who serves Windermere, Fairmont, firesmart.htm.
Panorama and Edgewater, said he was pleased to
Read more about FireSmart Canada at www.
see Rushmere taking steps to prepare for the future firesmartcanada.ca.
. . . ‘Legacy’ from page 10
Upcoming
fundraising
events this spring and summer
include a pig roast and barn
dance at the K2 Ranch on May
21st during the Victoria Day
long weekend; a golf day at Eagle
Ranch on July 11th during which
all greens fees will be donated to
the trail; and the addition of a
five-kilometre race to the Rotary
Club of Invermere’s annual Loop
the Lake event in August, with all
proceeds from the five-kilometre
race being donated to the trail.
Mr. Halwa was also delighted about the recent commitment by K2 ranch
owners Bob and Barb Shaunessy to put a conservation covenant on 11,000 acres (4,500 hectares, or 45
square kilometres) of their ranch,
pointing out that the section of
the Westside Legacy Trail passing
through the couple’s ranch will
now be guaranteed to always be
in a natural state.
“They’ve really been generous to the valley,” said Mr. Halwa. “They allowed the trail to run
through their land and now, with
this covenant, what you currently
see on Westside Road in that area
will be what you’ll always see
from the Westside Legacy Trail. It
will make it an authentic nature
trail experience and that will never change. You’ll never have the
trail winding through golf courses or developments.”
To learn more about the trail and to donate, visit
www.ourtrail.org.
February 12, 2016
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and proud to be the face of the company in the Co- hostess and she sends this link out to her friends and
lumbia Valley.
family,” said Mrs. Warner. “Orders are all done online
“(Silpada’s) focus is to empower women to and the hostess doesn’t have to worry about trying to
build their home-based business and enjoy a suc- gather her friends at a designated date and time!”
cessful business that offers flexibility and fun culAn advocate of no-pressure sales, she believes
ture,” says Mrs. Warner. “This is what I love about the online party system is great for allowing people
Silpada. I don’t have a storefront business so I don’t to shop at their leisure. For more information, visit
have store hours, but I am happy to meet people her website at mysilpada.ca/linda.warner.
By James Rose
Special to The Pioneer
Glacier Peaks in
search of new digs
By Steve Hubrecht
Pioneer Staff
The Glacier Peaks Gymnastic club is looking for a new home.
The club — which operates out of the gymnasium at the old
Radium elementary school, as well as a garage in the Athalmer Industrial Park near Endeavor Fitness — currently has 176 kids participating in its recreational programs, and has had to turn away
other youngsters wanting to join, owing to the limited space in
these facilities.
“We are a not-for-profit society and we need a bigger spot.
On occasion we’ve had to cancel some classes because we simply
don’t have enough space,” said Glacier Peaks Gymnastic Society
president Melanie Irwin. “From an operational perspective, it
would be nice to have it all under one roof.”
In addition to the recreation level programs, the club has
competitive athletes in artistic gymnastics and trampoline and
tumbling. To keep these gymnasts training at an increasingly
higher level, the club needs to find, not only a larger space, but
also with significantly higher ceilings.
“We can’t let some of our taller girls do some of the bar skills
because if we do, their feet will hit the ceiling. So we have quite
literally outgrown our current space,” said Ms. Irwin.
The club is hoping to find a 3,500 to 4,000 square foot (325 to
420 square metre) facility with a 20-foot (six-metre) high ceiling.
“We feel we’ve exhausted all our options and are hoping
somebody can help point us to something we haven’t considered
yet,” said Ms. Irwin.
Those with land to lease or a large building to rent, please
contact Ms. Irwin at 250-342-5729.
Regional District of East Kootenay
FINANCIAL PLAN REVIEW
We want to hear from you!
The RDEK’s Draft Five Year Financial Plan is
open for public comment and we want to
hear from you!
Copies of the 5-Year Financial Plan are available at our Cranbrook & Columbia
Valley RDEK offices, on our
website at www.rdek.bc.ca and can be mailed to you.
Get a copy of the Plan today and
let us know what you think.
COMMENT PERIOD ENDS FEB 26, 2016
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY
Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335
Email: [email protected] Website: www.rdek.bc.ca
February 12, 2016
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February 12, 2016
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9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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February 12, 2016
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If you are keen to tap into your creative side, the upcomCreate from scratch and make friends with other budding artists. You will acquire more learning in color, design,
ing Art Party Watercolours experience at Circle Cafe is for you.
You’ll be able to enjoy a great lunch while having fun
composition, brush work and art appreciation.
creating your very own watercolour paintings.
Register by emailing [email protected] or calling 403519-8268. As there is limited enrolment, please book early.
If you’ve never painted, no problem! It’s all completely
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The Art Party Watercolours will take place from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. on Sunday, February 21st and Sunday, March 6th at the
paper, paints, and brushes.
Professional artist Patrick Yesh will paint a demo that is
Circle Cafe in Invermere.
easy to follow and he will guide you along the way as you
The cost for four hours of painting and lunch is just $95.
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opinion!
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CHEERS & JEERS
CHEERS & JEERS
CHEERS & JEERS
CHEERS & JEERS
CHEERS & JEERS
Cheers to the owners of Sobeys in
Invermere for working hard to keep
the circulation of the Globe and
Mail available for sale in their store.
Cheers to the wonderful people
who supported my family when my
father passed away. Most of all to
Terri, Barry, Bev, Ozzy, Ted, Bieno,
Marty, Dustin, Melissa, Ian, Larry,
Shawn, Mel, Rob, Brian, Linda,
Hennie, Dave, Kirby and Connie. As
well as Christina at Palliser Printing
and Bonnie at Peacock Printing.
Please excuse if I forgot anyone as
we have received so much love and
support. A huge Cheers to all the
people who showed up and
participated in celebrating my
dad’s life on Saturday Jan. 23rd, you
are going to be in our hearts
forever. Cheers to Andy’s Crew…
You know who you are.
A grateful CHEERS to the Legion
Volunteers for moving the kitchen
operation from the lake to the
Curling Club when the weather
was too warm to curl on the lake.
Your tasty meals were very
appreciated by everyone curling
around the clock.
The biggest CHEERS ever to
Monica, Jed, their fabulous team
of volunteers, Bill C, the musicians
and Panorama Resort for pulling
together such a fantastic
fundraiser for Tim so quickly.
Cheers to all who donated,
contributed, purchased and
partied. Tim will kick cancer’s ass!!
The seniors of 13th Ave. and 10th St.
would like to give Miko a big Cheers
for the wonderful snow removal he
has done on our driveways. Very
much appreciated.
Cheers to the awesome ambulance
attendants and Invermere fire
fighters who came to the rescue
of my friend after she broke her
leg in the Pineridge trail network.
What you do is so valuable and
important. Your dedication is very
appreciated!
Cheers to the District for bringing
sand right away to the sheet
of ice near our home. I love our
community!
S OBITUARY S
Lewis, David
William
1935 – 2016
With sad hearts, we regret
to announce the passing of
David William Lewis, who
died peacefully at home
surrounded by his loving
family on February 7th. David shared his life with his
wife Olga for 57 years. Together they raised three children and have six wonderful grand children: Pamela
Blom (Frank), Garrett and Jenna; Paige Ukass, (Gunars)
Jordan and Taryn; Tom Lewis, Ruth Lewis, Brianna and
Kara. He is survived by his sister Irene Kebe (Gerald),
Kent and Colin; and sister Edith Gallinger (Claude), as
well as extended family members and many friends.
David was born on April 12th, 1935 and lived his
entire life in the valley. He was an avid outdoorsman
who loved camping, hiking, fishing, and hunting.
David was a member of many local organizations involving the preservation of wildlife and habitat. He loved
spending time in his garden and cherished his time in his
workshop. He will be deeply missed by his family and
friends and will never be forgotten.
Please join us for his celebration of life on Friday February
12th from 2pm – 4pm at the Invermere Legion.
In lieu of flowers his family asks that you please donate
in his memory to the Invermere Valley Museum.
CHEERS CHEERS CHEERS to the
Pixies Jane, Doug, Don - Kathryn
my daughter from Stoneycreek
(Niagra, Ontario) Meroni, my
wonderful neighbour Bruce
Peninsaula – Wiarton Ontario
my daughter Bridget and my
grandson Patric and my lovely
friends. YOU DID IT! Total surprise
80th party. If I twigged to this I
would have worn my really good
toes and my jewelery. Cheers to
great family, great friends and
good food. Can it get any better?
Challenge on to 90.
Cheers to Shalayne at No Frills
grocery store for greeting with a
lovely smile and being so helpful.
You are a real asset to Joe’s No Frills.
Much appreciated.
Cheers to the two ladies who
stopped and helped me across an
icy patch on the road to my car on
Mon. Feb. 1st near J.A Laird school.
Much appreciated.
Cheers to Rona for her wonderful
housekeeping and excellent service.
Cheers to Igie for your wonderful
leadership in our church choir. We
sing for you and all.
A very belated CHEERS to Craig and
Diane at Canadian Tire for helping
The Wilmer Community Hall with
the purchase of a microwave oven.
Your generous community spirit
does not go unnoticed!
Cheers to my heat pump. Because
of you I can no longer hear my
neighbours complaining about
everything.
Cheers to the 2 couples and others
that helped me across the icy road
at CastleRock and made sure I got
home safely. Your help is greatly
appreciated!
Cheers to the doctors and nurses in
the ER at Invermere Hospital and
the doctors and staff at Invermere
Medical Centre. We are very lucky
to have such wonderful people to
take care of our kids. Everything
you do is much appreciated.
Jeers to the people who don’t have
their dogs on a leash. I don’t know
you or your dog, so just because
you say your dog is friendly does
not make it ok. When your dog isn’t
on a leash walking, heck, running
down the road into my yard, don’t
be surprised when you don’t get a
sympathetic, friendly, or cute ‘can
I pet your dog’ type response from
me. It’s not ok. Keep your dogs on
a leash people! Some people, and
children especially, are afraid of
dogs, particularly larger breeds!
Jeers to people who let their
dogs run wild. There are NO DOGS
ALLOWED signs posted around
all the school properties for a
reason! Obey the rules, no dog
is an exception, especially not
because they are cute. Got to
love walking down the sidewalk
and playground, and having
to maneuver around your dogs
defecation because you think it’s
ok to let them poop wherever.
Clean up after them people! It’s
not hard. I don’t poop in your yard,
so don’t let your dogs poop in
mine, or our children’s.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Alcoholics Anonymous. If alcohol is
causing problems or conflict in your
life, AA can help. All meetings are at
8 p.m. For more information, please
call 250-342-2424. Columbia
United AA, Invermere: Saturday,
Cheers to the wonderful staff at Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Invermere Glass. I brought my at the BC Service Building, South
busted fireplace door glass to you End – 624 4th St., Invermere.
on a Friday morning and you had me Radium Friendship Group: Friday
fixed before lunch. The price was fair at the Catholic Church, East Side
and the service was exceptional. My of Main St. With the exception of
CHEERS
JEERSall meetings are open.
family and I appreciate it very
much! &Tuesday,
Sponsored by
Cheers to Dano for getting my truck
unstuck from Lake Windermere on
Sunday.
Cheers to the local chef who
created and delivered the cooking
program for Summit Youth Centre.
Cheers to the Summit Youth Centre
for continuing this important life
skills program.
A big Cheers to all my neighbors
in Elk Park Ranch. I’m grateful to
have built wonderful friendships
and to have the community
support in such a new area. Here
is to many more gatherings this
year! Luv you all!
Jeers to the District of Invermere
and the RDEK for being two of only
a few jurisdictions in BC and Alberta
that do NOT have heat pump noise
by-laws. Get with the program!
People need a good night’s sleep in
order to maintain good health.
A late Cheers to Fairmont Hot
Springs Ski Hill for Local’s Day.
The $2 tubing was so much fun,
I’m still thinking about it. It’s very
encouraging and lovely to feel
special as a local.
Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or
affected by someone else’s drinking?
If so, please join us. Al-Anon meets
EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7:15
p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic
Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the
Invermere hospital). For information,
please call 250-342-8255.
LOST AND FOUND
Lost: Man’s gold ring with three
small diamonds, on Friday Jan 29th.
At the Seniors Centre, Lambert
Kipp Pharmacy or BMO location.
Sentimental value, reward offered.
250-342-0686.
Lost: Backpack with a Patagonia
jacket, Nikon camera, a pair of
gloves and a toque. From Nipika
on Sun. Feb. 7th. Call Tim 250-3450191.
STORAGE
NEWHOUSE
MULTI STORAGE
Various sizes available.
Now with climate-controlled
units.
Call 250-342-3637.
February 12, 2016
STORAGE
SUITE FOR RENT
TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT
MISC FOR SALE
HEALTH & WELLNESS
STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes,
easy access, immediate availability,
long-term or short-term. Deck
Properties Warehouse, Industrial
Park: 250-342-3166.
Radium: Fully furnished units for
rent. Bedsitting, 1-bdrms, 2-bdrms.
N/S, pets negotiable. Call Joan
at 250-342-7517 to view and
check availability. Rent includes
heat, hydro, cable and all linens.
STARTING AT $500/mo.
Fully furnished Townhouse for rent,
across from Tim Horton’s. $950/mo
+ hydro. 1-778-214-1744.
2 pair cross-country skis, used
twice. 1 is size 11 198”, 2nd is size
8 190”. Salomon Elite 5. $150 each.
Please call Lynda at 250-341-5736.
Fiona Millar, AEP
Storage space for rent. Downtown,
secure, heated, always accessible.
Call Sharon 250-688-1365.
COMMERCIAL SPACE
NEWHOUSE
MULTI STORAGE
24 x 36 shop power included,
propane heat at tenant’s expense,
$650/mo first and last D.D.
required. Contact
Newhouse Multi Storage
250-342-3637.
For lease: 2,000 sq.ft. office and
warehouse space. Located at #5 108 Industrial Road #2. Presently
occupied by the Invermere Vet.
Phone Leo at 250-342-1177.
Retail/Shop for sale: Two levels
total 2700 sq. ft. Please call 250270-0216 or 250-270-0405 for
more details.
Second floor office space in Radium
starting at $250/mo. 403-5599625
For rent: Black Forest Village
Apartment,
2-bdrm,
2
bathrooms. W/D, D/W, $875/mo.
Ph. 250-342-3790.
For rent in Radium, 2-bdrm, 2 bath,
lower level suite, W/D, dishwasher,
N/S, N/P. $750/mo. Call 250-3423790.
Large 1-bdrm lower suite in central
Invermere for a single person. All
utilities and T.V. included, shared
laundry. $750/mo, 250-342-9404.
Downtown Radium: Small 1-bdrm
apt., $615/mo utilities included.
Available March 1st. Call 250-3476420 or 250-688-1582.
Windermere 4-plex: Bright lower
level recently renovated 2-bdrm
suite available immediately. All
appliances. Large yard and ample
parking. Two blocks from beach with
lake views. Call/text 250-409-7435
or email [email protected].
HOUSE FOR RENT
For Sale: Invermere Medical
Clinic. Fully leased medical clinic.
Excellent central downtown
location Invermere, BC. 5% Cap.
Further details: please contact
Sharon at 250-688-1365 or
[email protected].
SHARED ACCOMM.
Room For Rent: Long term or short
term. Fully furnished and very
comfortable bedroom in the
house. Westridge area, close to
schools and downtown Invermere.
$500/mo, includes cable, wifi,
washer/dryer and full use of the
house. Please call 250-342-5330.
Available March 1st, brand new
3-bdrm, 2 1/2 bath home with
garage and fenced yard. N/S, N/P.
Unfurnished, located off Swansea
Rd. $1350/mo. Contact Paul 250341-8092.
3-bdrm upper suite Windermere,
close to school, large yard, $950/
mo + utilities. Call 250-342-8662
for details.
2144-13th Avenue Invermere.
2-bdrm plus den, 1 bath,
country kitchen and basement
for storage.
Open parking
for 2 + vehicles. Community
garden close by, and large front
yard. $1000/mo plus utilities.
Available immediately. Call or
text Pat 250-342-1262 or email
[email protected].
CONDO FOR RENT
For rent in Radium, 2-bdrm, 4
bath, ground level condo. Beautiful
views, backs on to The Springs golf
course. All appliances, fireplace,
fully furnished. 2 car garage. N/S,
N/P, references please. $1650/mo,
call 250-342-3790.
Cozy 1-bdrm condo for rent in
Radium. Fully furnished with 7
appliances, underground parking,
pool and hot tub. $750/mo + $400
D.D. Available immediately. Call
403-880-9719 or 403-512-2168.
Akiskinook: 1-bdrm condo, recently
renovated, fully furnished, cable/
Wi-Fi included, N/S, N/P, $850/mo
+ hydro. 403-293-3870.
Condo for rent in Aspen building
in Radium, 2-bdrm, 2 bath,
$825/mo includes utilities.
N/P, N/S. Underground parking.
Available immediately, call 403690-7444.
2-bdrm furnished condo in the
heart of Invermere. N/P. on-site
laundry. Call 403-710-8994.
Nordic Track E14.5 Elliptical
Machine. It is a couple years old
but hasn’t been used much due
to knee injury. Google for more
information or come and see it.
Paid $2,800 with taxes and will
take $2,000 or best offer. 250341-5313.
Intuitive Reader
250-342-1713
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SERVICES
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[at least until your
passport photo is taken]
SERVICES
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Environmentally friendly products.
Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213
or visit www.heavensbest.ca.
camera classes • canvas wraps
photography • photo finishing • picture framing
…look for the red door behind the Invermere Dry Cleaners!
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Shannon’s Blinds & Designs
Thank you for your votes - Best of
Business Awards! We are grateful
and appreciative of your support
and loyalty
“Blinds, Drapery, retractable screen
doors and more.” 250-342-5749.
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Independently Owned and Operated
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supplements. Enhance your
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health. 403-519-8268 or patyesh@
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home business opportunity.
Kim Collens
Representative
toll free: 1.877.342.3427
cell: 250.342.1671
[email protected]
www.kimcollens.com
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at 780-951-4347
or [email protected] for more
information.
Private art classes, all mediums.
403-519-8268. Soul portraits and
portrait lessons.
FIREWOOD
Spur Valley Golf Course has one
F/T and one P/T seasonal position.
Applicants must be physically fit,
have own transportation and able
to work weekends. Experience
preferred but willing to train the
right person. Wage depending on
experience. Send resume to k_g@
shaw.ca attention Kelly or call 250347-6500.
Support Rockies Hockey firewood.
Larch, fir, and pine split and
delivered. Call 250-342-6908.
Pine Firewood, $200/cord. Split
and delivered. 250-342-1586.
Just a reminder… The classified deadline is 12 noon Tuesday.
HELP WANTED
Invermere Petro-Can is currently
accepting resumes for F/T and
P/T employment. Apply in person
to 185 Laurier Street, Invermere
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
1 bunch Asparagus Spears,
trimmed
2 - 3 tbsp Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic, minced
2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese,
grated
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Place asparagus on the bottom of a baking dish and pour
olive oil on top; toss to coat.
Arrange asparagus in a single layer; sprinkle with garlic,
parmesan.
Bake for about 15 minutes until fork tender.
Salt and pepper to taste.
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February 12, 2016
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Wanted 2 F/T Restaurant Cooks,
Rocky River Grill, 8888 Arrow Road,
Invermere, B.C. Permanent, F/T
shifts, overtime, weekends, days
and evenings, $16/hour for 40
hours per week. Overtime after 40
hours. Minimum several years
experience and completion of
Secondary School. DUTIES: Prepare
and cook full course meals, prepare
and cook individual dishes and
foods, ensure quality of food
portions, work with minimal
supervision, prepare dishes for
customers with food allergies or
intolerances. Inspect Kitchens and
Food service areas. Please forward
resume to Justin Atterbury by fax
250 342 8889 or email
[email protected].
Strands Old House Restaurant
is accepting applications for a
cook/chef two to three years
experience in casual fine dining
preferred. Evenings and weekends.
Apply to Tony Wood at tony@
strandsrestaurant.com or 250342-6344.
Pioneer
Classifieds
SPOT THE
DEALS!
Capital Projects Accounting Assistant
Located in Invermere
Interior Health is hiring a permanent full time Capital/Projects
Accounting Assistant for the Invermere and District Hospital.
Build a successful career with Interior Health by combining your
expertise and multi-tasking talents with our dynamic and highly
technological work environment. You can advance your skills with the
following opportunity:
Reporting to the Director Business Support, Capital Planning, the
Accounting Assistant is responsible for capital equipment/projects
recording, reporting and analysis; preparation of capital grant claims;
preparation of period-end and year-end working papers; supporting
schedules; maintenance of the fixed assets module; depreciation
accounting.
The ideal candidate has:
• Grade 12
• Completion of two years of a designated accounting program
• Four years recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination
of education, training & experience
We invite you to discover the rewards and career satisfaction of this key
role by bringing your expertise to our unique and growing organization.
Apply Online To (Competition # 817963)
N E W S PA P E R
[email protected]
DISTRICT OF INVERMERE
914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339
Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0
Tel: 250-342-9281 • Fax: 250-342-2934
Summer Students
Administrative Support Staff
The District of Invermere is accepting applications for a Summer
Student to work within the Municipal Office providing frontline
customer service and general administrative support.
This position is within the CUPE Local 2982 bargaining unit and is a
temporary, full‐time, 35 hours per week position.
Minimum Qualifications:
• You must be attending school, college or university during the
last school term and returning to your studies in the subsequent
academic year. VERIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED
• Excellent customer service skills are required.
• Knowledge of word‐processing, spreadsheets, desktop
publishing, social media, graphic design and records
management would be an asset.
• Consideration may be given to candidates enrolled in business
administration courses or a related field or with municipal
experience.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License. Submission of a Drivers Abstract
is required.
General Hours of work:
• 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday.
Employment Term:
• Employment will commence in early May and will terminate in
late August.
Pay Rate:
• $16.49 per hour
Applicants are invited to submit their resumes until the position has
been filled:
District of Invermere
Attn: Chris Prosser, Chief Administrative Officer
PO Box 339
Fax: 250-342‐2934
Jobs.InteriorHealth.ca
JOIN OUR
WINNING TEAM!
IT’S NEVER TO EARLY TO
START THINKING ABOUT
WHAT YOU WANT TO DO
THIS SUMMER!
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is now hiring for
our busy season and we love having Valley locals
work here, as we know that it’s the people that
make this Valley so special. We want to hear from
you, and we’ve got tons of positions available:
• Front Desk Agents • Housekeeping
• Golf Turfcare & Groundskeeping
• Golf Shop Attendants • Guest Services
• Player Assistants • Lifeguards
• RV Resort Attendants • Retail Sales People
• Food & Beverage Servers
• Cooks • Sous Chefs
• Kitchen Help & Bussers • Baristas
• BC Rockies Adventures Camp Counselors
• Estheticians • Night Waterers
Most of our positions start in April & May, though
we might have a few immediate openings if you
want to check with us. We provide competitive
wages, health & dental benefits after 6 months,
staff pass access to amenities, and of course the
best view in the Valley.
Why not send a resume over right now to the attention of:
David Sheedy at [email protected] or you can fax it to 250-345-6616
part-time &
Didja know? We hire both best
for you
full-time. Let us know what works
te you.
and we’ll make a schedule to accommoda
1.800.663.4979
Tel: 250-342-9281 • Fax: 250-342-2934
Summer Students
Parks Labourer(s)
The District of Invermere is accepting applications for up to two (2)
Summer Students to work as part of our Public Works Staff as Parks
Labourers.
These positions are within the CUPE Local 2982 bargaining unit and
are temporary, full‐time, 40 hours per week position.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License. Submission of a Drivers Abstract
is required.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, including extreme heat
and rain and perform physical labour which includes walking,
lifting, and maintenance work with a shovel and rake.
• Knowledge of small engines would be an asset.
• Ability to work weekends.
• 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Friday. Weekend work and shift
changes will be required.
Employment Term:
late August.
Pay Rate:
• $16.49 per hour
been filled:
Fax: 250-342‐2934
February 12, 2016
If you get lemons, make lemonade…
M
etaphysical
usings
Ever wonder why some people
seem to have everything go their way?
They barely seem to put any effort in
and, in some cases, they put in no effort
By Tammy Stehr
at all and things just land in their lap.
Pioneer Columnist
Wouldn’t it be great to have that happen
to you?
These people have something in
common; they usually have a great attitude. They may or may not understand that their
point of attraction is a place of appreciation so they get what they want, perhaps without
even asking for it. By being in a state of appreciation, thankfulness and contentment,
they inherently attract “only good stuff.”
I have talked about creating your own reality, how your beliefs affect your life,
and being self-aware, but how does this get you what you want? It is the monumental
magnetic attraction, which your thoughts and emotions put out, that brings those very
things right back to you.
Like attracts like. It is
HELP WANTED – CONTINUED ON PAGE 37
the law in this universe —
the Law of Attraction, that
is. If we understand that
emotions and thoughts are
magnetic in nature then we
Tel: 250-342-9281 • Fax: 250-342-2934
want to choose carefully
Summer Students
Gardener(s)
The District of Invermere is accepting applications for up to three
(3) Summer Students to work as part of our Public Works Staff as
Gardeners.
These positions are within the CUPE Local 2982 bargaining unit and
are temporary, full‐time, 40 hours per week position.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License. Submission of a Drivers
Abstract is required.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, including extreme
heat and rain and perform physical labour which includes
walking, lifting, and maintenance work with a shovel and rake.
• Preference will be given to applicants with experience in
landscaping, gardening or working towards Horticultural
Certification.
• Ability to work weekends.
• 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Friday. Weekend work and shift
changes will be required.
Employment Term:
late August.
Pay Rate:
• $16.49 per hour
been filled:
Fax: 250-342‐2934
and spend time focusing on what it is we want.
Most of us likely could not even identify what it is we really want if we were asked.
Try everything out and enjoy the journey of finding what you appreciate. Look at
things with wonder and a love of life because it is a gift to be able to choose what you
like and what you do not.
By doing this, clarity and focus will come naturally and easily.
Equally wonderful is the fact that everyone likes something different, so your
choices are unlimited, really. You need not be bound by patterns of the past or conventional thinking. Judgement of others and their choices is misdirection. Only the focus
on your choice is required.
Once your choice has been made and the focus on that thing is practised, you will
likely work your way through believing you deserve such a thing. This is a glorious rite
of passage that we all take, and appreciating your process will make it easier and bring
it to you sooner. Free yourself in this process by allowing mistakes, even expecting
them. They are necessary, for this is how you fine-tune your choice. Love your mistakes
and move through them because this is extremely valuable to you.
Every experience you have, whether it is labelled “bad” or “good,” is a gem of
information for you, and only you, to find your way to fulfillment and happiness.
Guaranteed.
Please feel free to comment or debate my logic (email [email protected]).
Tammy does spiritual counselling and healing through Reiki, Transformational and
Alchemic techniques. She is finishing her Bachelor of Metaphysical Sciences and plans to do
a Master’s in the near future. Contact her at [email protected].
Teens and marijuana: finding facts
By Dean Nicholson
East Kootenay Addiction Services Society
Editor’s note: This is the third article in a fourpart series on marijuana legislation.
Here is the title of a research article published in
the January edition of the journal Cerebral Cortex by
researchers at Western University: Adolescent Cannabinoid Exposure Induces a Persistent Sub-Cortical
Hyper-Dopaminergic State and Associated Molecular
Adaptations in the Prefrontal Cortex.
Now, if you’re like me and never read the journal, Cerebral Cortex, this title probably sounds like a
strange foreign language. In fact, I’m showing this as
an example of the kind of research that it is trying to
determine the potential positive and negative effects
of marijuana use on teen brains. As the Canadian government moves towards legalizing marijuana, one of
the big concerns is going to be the potential impact
on adolescents. Both the previous Conservative government and the current Liberal government said they
wanted to limit teens’ access to marijuana and protect
them from marijuana’s risks. The two governments
had very different ideas about how this could be done,
but that’s the topic for a different discussion.
What is important to realize is that quality research on the risks and/or benefits of marijuana use
is relatively scarce, and the research that is being done
to help shed some light on how marijuana may affect
teens tends to be published in obscure specialist journals with intimidating titles like the one above. Most
people don’t access this kind of information. What
people might find when they look for information are
sites on the web, YouTube or Blogs. Some of these sites
may be very good and based on good research, while
many are little more than personal opinion sites masquerading as expert testimony. For the average person,
it can be very difficult to sort through.
At East Kootenay Addiction Services, we routinely
hear teens talking about a website they found that says
marijuana is perfectly safe, while concerned parents
talk about a site they found that says marijuana is the
worst drug ever used. “Seek and ye shall find” could
be the catch phrase for the web, as you are bound to
find a site that will affirm your beliefs. So how to sort
through all of this? On our EKASS website, we provide links to Canadian and international websites that
we believe provide the best balanced information on
substances and substance use. Check these sites out as
a good starting place for more accurate information.
As for the study I mentioned above… it found that
giving heavy doses of marijuana to young rats created
lasting behaviour and brain changes, which resembled
those found in people with schizophrenia. They did
not find these changes in adult rats exposed to marijuana. The implication being that heavy marijuana use
in teens may cause more significant damage than in
adults (at least if you’re a rat).
In the next article, I’ll talk more about some of the
research findings of the potential impact on teens of
marijuana use. Stay tuned.
Dean Nicholson is the executive director of East
Kootenay Addiction Services. Visit www.ekass.com.
February 12, 2016
An accolade to the greats and the grands (parents)
Family Ties
By Lynsey Burke
Pioneer Columnist
Last weekend, we said
hello and goodbye in a matter of 24 hours. We met our
brand new beautiful nephew
and said a final graveside
farewell to our very lovely
Great Grandma.
Every end is a new beginning. While some days can
feel long, the years seem to progress at a rapid rate. Often,
the nostalgia catches me by surprise. I can only imagine
the whimsy that our parents, grandparents and greatgrandparents feel when they take a peek into their pasts.
Because we love our predecessors so much, here’s a
salute to their humble greatness.
Grandparents are a living history. Our roots and heritage live within these oldies; we can discover our origins
through these historians of the family tree. Conversations
that start with “When I was your age… ” are a surefire
enriching experience.
Grandparents are hilarious. Great Grandma is a witty
old lady. She can turn a phrase during a fierce game of
Crazy 8s into a nonsensical idiom from 1952. Her cheerful demeanor and tales (some tall) are always amusing.
Grandparents tell tall tales. As mentioned previously… the tall, tall tales. Grandpa has a unique ability to
send the grandkids into a tizzy. Chasing and affectionately
fear mongering — the uproar is Grandpa’s primary objective. These tales, I can recall them to this day… gosh, that
wicked witch was sure scary.
Grandparents possess wisdom. Some of life’s greatest
mysterious have been decoded by our elders. I’m genuinely perplexed… what is the meaning of this obstacle in
our lives? These wise old owls have lived, loved and lost
and can put it all into perspective without hesitation.
Grandparents are the catalysts of our gene pool. You
are where we all started… look at what you’ve created!
Great Grandpa’s nose can be seen three generations down
the line. His name will be used and honoured and his legacy will go on, name, nose, freckles and all.
Grandparents see the good in our offspring. The pride,
it spills over the top and nearly floods the basement. She
hiccupped, “Oooohh, ahhhh!” The celebration of every
victory, big and small, is never lackadaisical. Secretly, the
parents relish in it too.
Grandparents don’t sweat the small stuff. The kids are
fighting and mom is fed up. I call grandma and she finds
it endearing. “Oh, that’s just what kids do.” Wait… what?
How did you manage to
turn this into a positive?
Grandparents are soft.
Aw, c’mon Dad, he de-
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serves a cookie. Grandma and Grandpa turn away in the
face of discipline. It’s all fun, all the time. The grandkids
can do no wrong. They are a gift, thus they feel an undeniable pull to bestow gifts onto them.
Grandparents are role models. Grandpa is a hard
worker. He builds things, he fixes things, he tells jokes, he
reads the coolest books, he knows everything and he cares
about everyone. Being with Grandpa is always an adventure waiting to happen.
Grandparents are naturals at everything. Granny can
whip up a batch of flawless cookies before you can say,
“Pass the milk.” She floats about managing tasks without
drudgery and her sweetness and tolerance for nonsense
puts everyone at ease.
Grandparents get to have all the fun… and rightfully
so. They’ve done their time; they’ve trained and formed
little humans into responsible adults. Now is the time for
fun. The spoiling, it’s cringeworthy, yet it’s a necessary ritual.
If we are lucky enough to become grandparents one
day, I foresee many great things for these envisaged kin.
I only hope that we can hold a candle to such grandeur.
Family, adventure and the exploration of the unfamiliar
is what fuels freelance writer and editor Lynsey Burke’s creativity in writing. Visit www.lynseyburke.com.
HOUSEKEEPING
MANAGER
We’re currently seeking an energetic individual to provide leadership to our housekeeping team.
We have a 123 unit luxury condo resort located in Radium Hot Springs on the Springs Golf Course.
The successful candidate will possess strong organizational skills and housekeeping
management experience. The ability to manage a team is necessary and experience working
in a condo resort environment will be considered an asset.
Primary responsibilities will include:
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the
housekeeping department.
• Plan, schedule and organize resources and work
to ensure proper coverage.
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed.
• Manage human resources for the housekeeping
department (training, hiring and inspiring).
• Participate in the preparation of the annual
departmental operating budget and financial
plans which support the overall objectives of the
Resort.
• Purchasing and inventory control.
• Clear and timely communication of objectives to
team.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through
daily communication and coordination with other
departments.
• Project management.
• Perform other duties as assigned. May also serve
as manager on duty.
Position Requirements:
• Detail oriented, focused on customer satisfaction
and able to work under pressure.
• Strong knowledge of WHIMIS.
• Excellent communication and effective listening
skills.
• Demonstrated ability to respond in emergency
situations.
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook and Excel a MUST.
Knowledge of computer accounting programs,
math skills as well as budgetary analysis
capabilities required.
• Individual should be flexible, dependable and
punctual.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills
and be able to work independently.
• At least three years in housekeeping
management with progressively higher levels
of responsibility.
• Candidate must be able to work a variety of
shifts including weekend and holidays.
• Work shifts will ideally be Thursday to Monday.
Compensation:
• Salary commensurate with experience and/
or education.
• Health benefits plan.
• Advancement opportunities available.
• Education allowance.
Interested candidates please forward resume with cover letter to:
1.800.663.4979
[email protected]
Only successful applicants will be contacted for interviews. Please DO NOT APPLY
if you do not have a valid work permit for Canada as we will not obtain one for you.
February 12, 2016
Snolf without snow
Columere Park held its annual Snolf game (snow + golf ), which is normally played on the pond but, like last year, it was too icy for seniors to be
walking on, so the holes were laid out on the grass at the Columere beach area
— making it look suspiciously like golf.
This year’s game was won by Lawrie Nichol, pictured in the top right photo
receiving the trophy from Shirley Aitken who won last year.
The trophy winner has to add something to the trophy each year.
This game is played only with 3 woods and tennis balls. Use of any club
other than a 3 wood is a 12-stroke penalty.
Photos submitted
. . . ‘Voting’ from page 5
The second threshold requires that 51 per cent of all accommodators within
the proposed boundaries vote in favour of a sub-regional DMO. Each accommodator receives one vote regardless of the number of rooms they manage.
If both thresholds are met, then the committee will file an application with
the province to have the DMO boundaries redrawn and an election for the DMO
Board of Directors would be organized.
The current proposal calls for 12 board members with seven of the directors
representing local accommodators. Fairmont Hot Springs Resort and Panorama
Mountain Resort would appoint two of the seven directors with the additional
five accommodator directors being elected from categories based on the number
of rooms they manage. The final five directors would represent Retail/Food and
Beverage, Golf, Attractions/Activities/Community Recreational Assets, Real Estate/Development and Arts/Culture.
The Board would then be responsible for hiring an Executive Director, approving a budget and drafting policy.
Small business owner Deb James of Crystal Springs Motel in Radium, who
has been in the business for 35 years, is in favour of the recommendation to
form one DMO. She explained how once the majority of bookings were through
printed material such as BC Accommodations and BCAA ,but now her business
primarily uses online booking sites. Other motel owners who don’t are falling
behind.
“Most people do their research online before they leave home,” said Ms. James.
She also liked that the Regional DMO meeting at Copper Point on January 27th
was very positive overall with very little negativity. “We need a vision for this valley, sustainable co-operative marketing, an identity and brand that is both recognizable and unique, one voice instead of a fragmented business community.”
Pat Bavin, speaking as a small business owner and as a part of the arts community, had this to say: “Especially you small operators — it’s always been difficult to engage in the big playing field. For me, there’s this great opportunity to
participate with other stakeholders and more funding.”
From the non-profit point of view, Greenways executive director Mark
Halwa encouraged people to move past the organizational curse of the “we’vealways-done-it-this-way” mentality.
“It doesn’t have a lot to do with marketing and branding,” he said. “This
project is the relationships.”
He stated there has been a lot of work done on this until now and a big factor will be trust.
Accommodator voting ends on Monday, March 7th.
February 12, 2016
FAITH
Watching Jesus
By Pastor Trevor Hagan
Lake Windermere
Alliance Church
We have been learning
what it means to be a follower of Jesus these days.
Jesus met with some very
interesting people and invited them to follow him.
His invitation meant more
than just to follow him
from town to town. He
was asking people to be his
students, to learn about
God and what a life devoted to God looks like.
I love the fact that the people Jesus connected with
were not the smartest on the block or the “right” kind
of people. He invited the messed up, the rough, and
the needy people to follow him. He chose the ones who
were rejected by the other local teachers. His invitation
was to follow him, not just to listen to his teachings and
become better people, but to watch him and see how to
treat people with love and care and make a real difference in the world.
We recently read through the gospel of Mark,
Chapter 5 where there are three stories of Jesus interacting with people around him. One was possessed by a
host of evil spirits, one was wrecked because his daughter was dying and the third was a community reject
because she had something wrong with her body that
no one could fix. Each of these interactions was an opportunity to watch Jesus love the broken, heal the sick
and care for the unloved. As we read the stories of Jesus, we have the same potential as those who were there
with him. We can hear his words and we can see how
he cared for people.
Jesus had a very interesting conversation in Mark
12:28-31: One of the teachers of the law came and
heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given
them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?”
“The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this:
‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love
the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your
soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’
The second is this: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’
There is no commandment greater than these.”
Watching Jesus, his followers learned these two
simple commandments from his life, not just his words.
What are you seeing as you watch Jesus in our world
and the scriptures?
Valley Churches
LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH
Sunday, February 14th, 10:30 a.m.
Worship and Life Instruction
“Follow Me - Practicing Disciple”
Pastor Matt Moore ministering.
KIDS Church for children Age 3 to Grade 1; and Grades 2-7, during
the Morning Service.
7 p.m.: SING & CELEBRATE at LWAC.
You are welcome to join us for an evening of singing the great hymns
of the faith; food and fellowship.
Lead Pastor Trevor Hagan • Associate Pastor Matt Moore
250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org
WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY
ANGLICAN-UNITED
Worship every Sunday, 10:30 a.m.
Children & Youth Sunday School at 10:30 a.m.
Christ Church Trinity, Invermere
1st and 3rd Sunday, March - Dec. 9 a.m.:
All Saint’s, Edgewater
2nd Sunday, 7 p.m.: June - October at St. Peter’s Windermere
Reverend Laura Hermakin
250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.ca
VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY
Sunday 10 a.m.: Worship Services.
Pastor Murray Wittke
4814 Highway Drive, Windermere
250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Saturday, 4:30 p.m.: at St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats.
Saturday, 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.: at
Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere.
Sunday, 11 a.m.: at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium.
Father Gabriel • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 250-342-6167
ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE
Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere
Pastor Rev. David Morton • 250-417-5017
RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service
Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633
No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m. • Relief Society, 11:15 a.m.
President Adam Pasowisty • Columbia Valley Branch
5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792
You can remember someone special with
your gift to the Canadian Cancer Society
Enjoying a meal at the Eagle Cafe
This golden eagle was enjoying a light lunch at Hidden Bay (also known as Cemetery Cove) down from the town
of Windermere on Saturday, February 6th around 10 a.m. Numerous ice shacks and fishing parties in the area have
been providing eagles with regular feasts.
Photo by Jim Watt
To donate In Memory or In Honour:
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or call toll-free 1-800-656-6426
or mail to:
P. O. Box 102
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Please include:
Your name and address for tax receipt
Name of the person being remembered
Name and address to send card to
Let’s Make Cancer History
www.cancer.ca
February 12, 2016
YOUR MONEY
Famous financial quotes
In times of market uncertainty, figuring out what
to do next can be challenging. Here are some famous
financial quotes and how they apply to today’s markets.
“The cure for high prices is high prices, and the cure for
low prices is low prices.” — Anon.
This is one of the basic realities of supply and demand. High prices stimulate capacity expansion and
more output. If long-term demand assumptions turn
out to be too optimistic, however, oversupply occurs
and prices come down. Lower prices mean reduced or
eliminated profit margins, meaning there’s no incentive for producers to continue pumping out supply at
elevated rates. Concurrently, lower prices tend to stimulate consumer demand. Over time, demand will begin
to outpace supply, prices rise and the cycle is repeated.
This phenomenon is currently playing out in the
oil market. After many years of increased supply due to
elevated prices, production in Canada and many parts
of the world has slowed. While world oil demand has
been steadily climbing, it hasn’t been enough to keep up
with supply increases. It might be a while before things
are back to equilibrium, but prices can’t stay unsustainably low forever.
“Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy with
others are fearful.” — Warren Buffett
Mr. Buffett was referring to the practice of buying
high quality stocks when they are cheap or out of favour, and selling them when their stock prices reflect the
company’s true value or become overinflated. In other
words, buy low and sell high.
Perhaps the most obvious opportunities to buy low
and sell high in today’s markets are in the energy and
mining sectors. People who are comfortable with moderate risk might want to consider investing in the stocks
of large, high quality companies in these sectors and
holding them until prices recover.
Another sector worth watching is Canadian financials, particularly the “Big 5” banks. In the wake of
lower oil prices, the markets appear to have priced in
loan losses for the banks, with many trading at just 10
times their earnings. Though conditions in these three
sectors could get worse before they get better, they likely
represent some of the better opportunities in the capital
markets today.
“The stock market is filled with individuals who know
the price of everything, but the value of nothing.”
— Phillip Fisher
Many people think that investing is simply buying
stocks that are popular, have done well in the past, or
pay a large dividend. While these factors can make a
stock look appealing, finding true value is more math-
ematical than that. A stock that doubled in value one
year will not necessarily do so again. A stock that invests
in trendy technology may soon find its products obsolete. And a large dividend isn’t always a sign of corporate
fiscal health.
Comprehensive financial analysis is necessary to determine whether or not a stock is truly valuable.
“It’s not how much money you make, but how much
money you keep, how hard it works for you, and how many
generations you keep it for.” – Robert Kiyosaki
Why do people strive for financial success? Because
they want their lives, and the lives of those closest to
them, to be fruitful. The part that some people forget,
however, is that it doesn’t matter how much money a
person earns if they have nothing to show for it.
To be financially successful, one must diligently save
and invest their money prudently. To ensure long-term,
multi-generational success, one must also teach their
children the value of money so that it may be passed
along.
Warren Buffett put this well when he said: “Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.”
So plant your own tree today, nourish it with sound
investing strategies, and the first person enjoying the
shade could be you.
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& Financial Planning
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