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Your Weekly Source for News and Events
Vol. 4/Issue 29
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The Columbia
Valley
P IONEER
July 20, 2007
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A recent sunset looking north from Westside Road shows smoke from forest fires in the West
Kootenays hanging over the valley. For more on area fires, see Page 27.
Photo by Brian Geis
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July 20, 2007
You are invited to...
An Old Fashioned Garden Party
In Support of the Canadian Cancer Society
K
eep Saturday, July 28th free to attend an old
fashioned Garden Party at the home of Chester
and Pat Allen. Pat has very generously offered
to host the party in her beautiful garden in
Radium. Entertainment and refreshments
will be provided and members of the local
Canadian Cancer Society will be on hand
to serve the guests. The admission fee will
be collected at
the entrance to
the garden.
VALLEY NEWS
DATE: Saturday, July 28th • TIME: 2 pm - 5 pm
PLACE: 8038 McIntosh Loop Road
(turn left at the Radium Resort Clubhouse)
PRICE: Adults $10.00 • Children (12 years & under) $5.00
We hope to see you there!
FAIRMONT
Eagle Brook lots have ug service;
sewer, water, power, phone,
cable, & propane. Choose from a
Linwood Homes or design your
own. Purchasers are eligible for
membership at Mountainside
Golf Course & special financing
arrangements are in place.
From $109,000 + GST
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INVERMERE
Great lots for walkout style
basements backing onto green
space across from new subdivision
playfield & park. Walking distance
to schools. Municipal water and
sewer available.
Lot A $144,900 + GST
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Lot C $149,900 + GST
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FAIRMONT
Updated bungalow; large living
rm, country kitchen/dining area
/w patio door to 2 tiered private
rear deck, 3 bdrms, ensuite, study/
nursery off master. Dbl attached
heated garage. 3 bdrm guest
suite in bsmt /w private access.
Large treed backyard /w firepit.
WINDERMERE
Lake views, 5+ acres on the
east bench of Lake Windermere.
3700 sq. ft. rancher /w gourmet
kitchen. The Master ensuite /w
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Lower private suite /w lake views,
dbl garage, work shop, 4 high-end
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FAIRMONT
Beautiful fenced .42 acre lot /w
14 fruit trees (5 varieties) & well
established garden. The rustic
cabin set back offers 3 bdrms, 2
bthrms, wet bar, vaulted ceiling,
fireplace & open living area.
Attractive concrete driveway leads
you to a detached garage offering
covered parking & lots of storage.
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th
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hicle accident, along with two STARS helicopters. The
highway was closed to allow the helicopters to land.
Here volunteer firefighter Rick Magri guides one of
the helicopter pilots to a landing position even though
the helicopter landed only a few feet away from him.
Invermere fire chief Roger Ekman said his crew had just
completed helicopter training.
For a complete description of the accident, see the
RCMP Report on Page 4.
Introducing SALIKEN (sa•leek•en)
341-5168
341-5300
342-5914
Thankfully, there were no fatalities in a spectacular accident near Edgewater last Saturday that sent two
adults and their four young children to hospital.
All the children were injured but are reported to be
recovering.
The mother was driving and lost control of her 2005
Ford truck when she became distracted, left the road and
hit an embankment.
Four ambulances attended the scene of a single-ve-
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Just 8 mins south of Fairmont Hot
Springs overlooking Columbia
Lake. Oversized lot nestled
between the Purcell’s & Rocky
Mountain Ranges. This community
offers lake & mountain views,
private beach access, tennis &
soccer courts, playground area &
walking trails.
$159,900
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STARS to the rescue
Phone: 342-6911
Call 341-6299 to place your classified.
Elevate Your Dining Experience
The main entrance at Eagle Ranch Trail is now open making it even closer for you to elevate your dining
experience in our new Clubhouse. Reserve your spot on one of our patios and enjoy the best new views in the
Valley, exceptional food, and our commitment to Service Beyond. Trader’s Lounge is open everyday for breakfast,
lunch and dinner and Saliken Fine Dining is open 5-9 Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Call 1-877-877-3889 or 342-0562 to make a reservation or book a tee time
Eagle Ranch Golf Course, proud winner of SCOREGolf Magazine’s “Best Course Conditions in B.C.”
The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 3
July 20, 2007
Invermere, First Nations
face off over Lot 4616
By Brian Geis
Pioneer Staff
Representatives of both First Nations bands want
to squeeze as much profit as possible from the sale
and development of Lot 4616, while the District of
Invermere wants to retain at least part of the 150-acre
lakeview property as parkland.
A recent meeting of all four parties interested in
Lot 4616 – including the province – became heated
during the discussion about one of the last remaining
pieces of Crown land in the area.
The District is firm that it wants half the property
dedicated as public parkland, with some portion set
aside for low-cost or “non-market” housing.
The Shuswap and Akisqnuk negotiators want to
see any heritage sites protected, but otherwise, to sell
the property to reinvest in lands closer to the heart.
The aboriginal representatives said they consider
parkland and non-market housing as long-term assets
for the District of Invermere that do not benefit the
First Nations people.
“I don’t see First Nations people crossing over the
river to use this as parkland,” said Shuswap negotiator
and Kinbasket Development Corporation Chief Executive Officer Dean Martin.
But District of Invermere negotiator, Councillor
Gerry Taft, said he is firm on parkland requirement.
“I do see people crossing the river to use the parks
in Invermere,” he argued. “Green space benefits everyone in the valley, no matter where it is.”
Lot 4616, he reminded the negotiators, is currently zoned parkland. The public, he said, would never
allow a zoning variance to develop part of Lot 4616
without a significant dedication of parkland.
Mr. Taft said that when the district inquired at the
provincial level for ideas on how to develop non-market housing, he was asked whether the district contained any crown land. Lot 4616 immediately came
into play, he said.
“I think compromise is a good word,” Mr. Taft
said. “We’re willing to take some development to get
the parkland we want.”
The Crown, represented at the negotiation table
by Lorraine Schmidt and Bob Brodie of the Integrated
Land Management Bureau, jumped into the role of
mediators as the discussion began to sound like an argument.
“It’s not a fait accompli,” Mr. Brodie commented.
“The partners still have to agree to work together on
this.”
The goal of the meeting, he said, was to polish off
a statement of intent describing “the highest and best
use of the land” in the subdivision of Lot 4616.
“For us, the highest and best use is the short-term
economic benefit,” Shuswap representative Lorne
Shovar. “You can’t ‘maximize the benefits’ of this land
if you’re talking about non-market housing.”
Shuswap negotiator and Kinbasket Development
Corporation Chief Financial Officer Matt Ney said
the negotiations were a big step toward building good
working relationships among levels of government.
“We’re building this relationship and using 4616
as the catalyst. I think this is a huge opportunity for
the partners to work together to solve some of the other larger issues,” he said. “Nobody said, ‘don’t compromise.’ We just don’t know what we’re compromising.”
According to Mr. Brodie, each party’s claim to the
lot has yet to be determined. The province, he said, is
in the business of creating partnerships for the sale of
crown land.
“The revenue is not the big thing,” he said. “Mainly we’re a partner, we’re the neutral party. We’re here
really to facilitate.”
Hammering out a compromise that all the parties
can live with can be challenging, he said, but rewarding. “You could see how positive everybody was. Everybody really wants to see this go through,” he said.
“People are just stating their positions, and from
that comes compromise.”
While the partners continue to shape their statement of intent, they will also seek bids for an archaeology survey. The next meeting of the partners is tentatively scheduled for the end of August.
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Canada Day
Celebration
THE COLUMBIA VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL
would like to congratulate everyone involved in the
2007 event celebration for a job well done!
THANK YOU
Major Sponsors
The Resort at Copper Point
Barb and Bob Shaunessy
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards
Partners
CVArts
WV ECDT, Success by Six
Invermere Business Committee
Panorama Mountain Village
District of Invermere
Rocky Mountain Realty
Tent Sponsors
Bavin Glassworks
Invermere Vet Hospital
Monkey’s Uncle Toy Store
Palliser Printing and Publishing
Rainbow Donkey Kids Clothing
Generous Donations
Cutloose Hair & Tanning Salon
Deck Electric, Mel Casey
Grants Food Bins
Great Canadian Dollar Store
Invermere Home Hardware
Lambert Kipp Pharmacy
Quiniscoe Homes Ltd.
Scheffer Foods Inc.
The Bargain Store
Exhibitors
Panorama World Cup Committee
Copper Point Resort
Community Groups
Columbia Valley Bighorn Football Team
Summit Youth Centre
Imagination Station
Rhythm Band Jam Sessions with Jaia
Improv Dance by Charlotte’s Web
Transformation Station
Meka Jensen & all the crew who
painted faces, created punk hairdos
& tattoos
PlanetArtz Craft Centre
Shelly Stricek and assistants who
helped children create Mosaic Masterpieces
Artists at Work
Acrylics by Marj Gibb
Members of the Purcell Painters –
Pat Bavin,Vivianne & Heinz Crebo
Annual Pynelogs Gallery Show
Entertainment
Gord Askey, John Cronin, Aspire Dance,
Mike and Fraser Smith, As the Crow
Flies, Deb Ede, Kurt Reichel, Brian
Hoffas, Marty Beingessner, O’Sullivan
Group, Sandra Mercer School of Belly
Dance Carol Spence Band, OSO Simple, Shawn Maloney. Clowns DOC and
Stubby, High Point Performers the Stilt
Walkers.
Volunteers
A hardworking crew of over 100 volunteers
who smiled, laughed and made this festival so special!
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July 20, 2007
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Rotary Club
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Wanted:
Host Family for Female International
Exchange Student for 3 months
For more information contact:
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Ken Fisher 342-5911
The Family of
Gladys Ferguson
Invite you to an Open House
To help celebrate her
th
95 BIRTHDAY!!
on Saturday, July 21, 2007
2 - 4 pm at Columbia Garden Village
(no gifts please)
From July 10 to 17, the RCMP responded to 141
incidents. Among these calls were 11 motor vehicle
crashes, five “persons crimes” which were mainly assaults, 13 “property crimes”, which were mainly vandalism, and break and entering.
RCMP are still seeing above-average numbers for
municipal bylaw violations, which are mainly “noiserelated” complaints. This past week saw 43 reported
instances of municipal bylaw infractions.
Some of the more notable cases were as follows:
• July 8: RCMP were called to a domestic disturbance in Invermere. The suspect had reportedly just
left the house and was believed to have been drunk at
the time. Upon arrival at the house, police noted the
victim had blood in her hair, a cut on her cheek and a
bite mark on one of her shoulders.
The following day, the suspect turned himself into
police and he was arrested for Assault Causing and
Breaching Probation. Charges were laid and the man
was taken to Cranbrook to appear in court.
• July 12: At 10:20 a.m., a lady was driving southbound near Spur Valley north of Edgewater when she
was distracted by the children in her back seat. As she
looked back at the children, her vehicle caught the
gravel just off the shoulder of the road and she lost
control, rolling down an embankment. All occupants
were taken to Invermere hospital for check-up. All
were treated for minor injuries and released.
July 14: At approximately 2:30 p.m., Columbia
Valley RCMP member were called to a single-vehicle
multiple injury motor vehicle accident on Highway
95, approximately five kilometres north of Radium
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Hot Springs. Upon arrival, police noted that the B.C.
Ambulance and Fire rescue were on scene. STARS
from Calgary and another helicopter from Golden
were also en route.
Police investigation determined that a southbound
2005 Ford pickup went off the paved portion of the
road, but recovered only to shoot across the highway
and into the left side ditch, hitting flush against an
enbankment.
The truck had six occupants in total; the female
driver, one male passenger in the front and four children.
The driver apparently turned away for a moment
to check on one of her children and when she looked
up she saw a sign and cut over to avoid it. She oversteered and lost control.
She advised she was driving, one daughter aged
three years and son aged five years were in the front
middle seat, double-buckled, and her husband was in
the front passenger seat. Her seven-year-old son was
behind her and her six-year-old son was behind her
husband. The driver told police she was also seven
months pregnant. STARS arrrived and immediately
took one of the children to the Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary. A second child was taken by Golden
helicopter to Alberta Children’s Hospital as well. The
five-year-old boy was initially brought to Invermere
Hospital and was later transported to the Alberta
Children’s Hospital via STARS.
Mom, Dad and the youngest child were brought
to Invermere via B.C. Ambulance Service for treatment.
Continued on next page
July 13, 2007
Continued from Page 4
As of July 15th, police confirmed with Alberta Children’s Hospital
that it appears the children are doing all right.
One was just going
into surgery to repair a
broken femur and the
more seriously injured
five-year-old boy was faring better than expected.
Their father was with
them at the hospital.
The other two boys Six people riding in this truck were not seriously injured.
were reported to be in
pected to provide this service within
stable condition. The
three-year-old girl ended up with a bro- existing staffing levels, and without reken tibia and fibula, but was reportedly muneration to offset the costs.
Therefore, our turnaround time on
doing well.
The RCMP are continuing their in- these checks will take longer than in the
past.
vestigation.
People who require Criminal Records checks be done can expect the re***
Lately Columbia Valley RCMP sults to take up to three to four weeks.
have been receiving more than the usual Therefore, they should anticipate this
number of requests for Criminal Re- time frame when applying.
Any local resident requiring Crimicords checks.
nal
Records
checks may make applicaMany employers and volunteer
agencies require these be done as a con- tion in person at the Columbia Valdition of employment or in order to ley Detachment office 4936 Athalmer
Road, Windermere between the hours
serve with a particular organization.
Unlike municipal police depart- of 8:30 to 4:30 Monday to Friday.
You may check on the results durments or RCMP Detachments who
provide policing services to cities and ing regular business hours by calling our
municipalities, our Detachment is ex- main office number at 342-9292.
Regional District of East Kootenay
19 – 24th Avenue South
Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8
Phone: (250) 489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335
Fax:
(250) 489-1287
Email: [email protected]
PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
LAKE WINDERMERE AREA OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN
What is your future vision for the Lake Windermere area?
How much development should occur and where should it be located?
What areas should be conserved?
The RDEK is holding the last two participatory workshops in the summer series for
the Lake Windermere Area OCP and this is your opportunity to share your answers to
these questions with other community members and RDEK staff.
Come be a part of the development of a collective vision of the future for the Lake
Windermere area:
Tuesday, July 24 – 7:00 to 9:30 pm
Saturday, July 28 – 1:00 to 3:30 pm
The workshops will be held at the Windermere Community Hall located at 4726 North
Street, Windermere BC.
Registration for all the workshops is required and can either be done online through the
RDEK website at www.rdek.bc.ca/ocp/ or by phone at 250 489-2791.
If you have any questions about the workshops please contact Karen Higgins, Planner
at 250 489-0313 or [email protected].
PERSPECTIVE
Praise for our
hospital staff
July 20, 2007
Historical Lens
By Cayla Gabruck
Pioneer Staff
In a world of overworked hospital staff, disgruntled patients and long waiting lines, you have to appreciate the efficiency of our health care staff here in
Invermere.
I recently got the opportunity to view our local
health care professionals in action when a friend of
mine visiting from Calgary (apparently allergic to the
smog-free air in the valley) broke out in a body-engulfing bout of hives.
By 12:30 a.m. Friday we were off to the hospital.
Nothing like a trip to the emergency room to kickstart your weekend.
Having been in an emergency room in a hospital
about the size of Invermere’s once before on a Friday
night, I thought I knew what was in store.
Begrudgingly, I walked into the hospital, prepared
to spend at least a couple of hours sitting in a crowded
waiting room with bad television.
Much to my delight, this was not the case. My
friend was in and out in less than 20 minutes.
Just like anyone else, I have experienced long wait
times. But like most people, I understand that there is
nothing the nursing staff at the hospitals and the clinics can do about the large number of patients.
More irritating than the wait are those few people
who push themselves to the start of the line and take
their frustrations out on the hospital staff - especially
when they cannot seem to get it through their heads
that the people with the most serious injuries/illnesses
will be treated first.
Like many I am sure, I have fought off urges to tell
these select few to grow up.
It has just been suggested to me that when a person has a bad experience they tell ten people, whereas
if they have a good experience they tell three.
So this is my good experience. Tell your friends
and show some respect for the people out there that
are trying to make you a healthier person.
Earl Grey Cabin was photographed sometime before 1911 with a man and a dog. The cabin was located near Toby
Creek, upstream from Mineral King Mine. The source of the photo is Jaryl McIsaac.
Photo courtesy of Windermere District Historical Society
No more development, please!
Dear Editor:
Our greatest asset in this valley is its supernatural
beauty.
We are writing this letter to express our displeasure over the building projects that are going up in
this valley. We are grieved by the loss of the spectacular
lakeview on the approach into town, which is now obstructed by unsightly condos. They are built on wetlands and on a flood plain.
We are known worldwide for these wetlands. Why
are we allowing our wetlands to be ruined? We have
natural beauty that needs to be preserved. These wetlands were filled each spring with the migrating birds.
Then the Canada Geese would bring their young here
when they moulted, so the whole family of geese could
use the lake for safety.
There is another development project in the works
over by the arena which is rumoured to be many storeys high. If this is true, this will seriously compromise
more lake view and could become another unsightly
project.
Haven’t we had enough unsightly development
already, put in place? We cannot erase these mistakes,
but we can learn from them. It is obvious that we need
people who have a heart for this valley to use their
voices to say NO MORE - enough is enough!
It’s time to wake up and count the loss. If we want
tourists, we need to keep our precious views.
Gabe Senger
Lucille Campbell
Gayla Hanna
Heidi Johnson
The Columbia Valley
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July 20, 2007
Thought for the day
Dear Editor:
Here is a thought for the day.
In British Columbia, we have a 24hour roadside suspensions for drunk or
impaired drivers. Maybe we could extend that 24-hour suspension for further duty.
We have a problem with people
speeding. We have a problem with people driving through stop signs and traffic lights in the cities.
What happens if we assume that
everyone is allowed one mistake for
speeding or running a light. Okay, then
do the fines trick what ever that might
cost. However, on a second speeding or
running of the lights infraction, how
about a 24-hour roadside suspension
and a very healthy fine – pick a number
$ 200/300? The penalty then happens
immediately.
On a third occasion, how about a
one-week roadside suspension and a
very healthy fine before getting your car
back; say $500/700?
And if the driver is really stupid,
which would be inherent from the above
history, how about a one-month roadside suspension and a fine of $1,000 before you get your car back. Oh yes, and
you pay the storage and towing fees.
All of the above would then hit the
speeder or lights and stop sign runner in
that which will hurt them the most - in
their impatience. It would not incur the
delays of the court system – especially
the 24-hour roadside suspension. It is
simple and clean. It is immediate.
Oh, I will be late for work – too
bad, don’t speed and leave early. Oh,
I’m trying to get to an appointment
– too bad, leave earlier. Oh, if you take
my car away tomorrow I won’t be able
to get to work. Too bad, don’t speed.
Figure it out. We as a society are sick
to death and literally dying from these
speeders. Let’s use the 24-hour roadside
suspension to slow people down to at
least a reasonable level of traffic flow.
Just my thought for the day.
David Pacey
Radium Hot Springs
Let’s fight smoking
Dear Editor:
The Canadian Cancer Society is
pleased to see the BC Government taking steps to protect the health of British
Columbians, and to regain the leadership position that BC once held in tobacco control.
The BC Government recently
amended the Tobacco Sales Act to ban
smoking in indoor places and workplaces (including spaces near doorways,
windows and air intakes); restrict places
where tobacco can be sold; restrict retail
tobacco displays in places where youth
can enter.
The proposed Regulation accompanying the Tobacco Sales Act, while a
good start, falls short in a number of
areas. The Regulation does not prohibit
smoking on outdoor patios of bars and
restaurants, or the sale of cigarettes in
pharmacies; and only prohibits smoking in areas three metres from entranceways.
Without further restrictions, nonsmokers are not assured the health benefits of avoiding exposure to secondhand smoke.
The Canadian Cancer Society proposes amending the Regulation to include a ban on smoking on the patios of
all hospitality suites; an extension of the
buffer-zone (the distance away a smoker
must be) to 7.5 metres in entranceways;
restricting the sale of cigarettes in pharmacies; and expanding retail restrictions
to include all premises, not just those
that youth can enter.
Tobacco consumption remains the
largest single preventable cause of death
and disease, killing more than 6,000
British Columbians each year.
In addition, second-hand smoke is
linked to the deaths of 110 non-smoking British Columbians every year.
Now is the time to let your voice
be heard. The BC Ministry of Health
is accepting public comment on the
Regulation until July 19, 2007.
The Society encourages everyone
who would like better protection from
second-hand smoke to act now by sending an email to the Ministry of Health
at [email protected].
Patti Moore
Canadian Cancer Society
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July 20, 2007
Doctors urge safety in scorching summer heat
By Cayla Gabruck
Pioneer Staff
Temperatures around the valley
are skyrocketing into the high 30s and
health authorities are urging residents
and visitors to enjoy the heat safely.
According to health records, there
were numerous cases of heat-related illnesses reported last weekend alone.
“Avoid getting overheated. I mean,
that seems like such obvious advice,”
said local physician, Dr. Maria Dibb,
“but it is so hot out now, it is hard to
get out of the heat.”
The people most susceptible to
heat-related illness are the elderly and
young children.
“Every year, we hear of children
being left in vehicles and this is one of
the most dangerous behaviours during
the summer months,” said Dr. Andrew
Larder, Senior Medical Health Officer
at Interior Health.
“Leaving the windows open does
not prevent serious harm to children
left in hot cars, even when the outside
temperature is in the mid-30s, tem-
Sydney Edlund, aged 5, of Wilmer, playing at Kinsmen Beach in Invermere.
peratures in a car can rise to over fifty
degrees within twenty minutes.”
Nevertheless, even healthy, fit
people can suffer from heat-related
illnesses. The effects of heat stress include general weakness, tiredness, poor
muscle control and headaches. Heat
exhaustion, a less serious form of heat
stroke, might also include nausea, pale,
cool and clammy skin, excessive sweating, rapid pulse, rapid shallow breathing and muscles cramps.
Heat stroke, the next stage, can occur very quickly and without warning.
Symptoms include hot, dry, flushed
skin, usually with no sweating, agitation and confusion, headache, nausea
and vomiting.
“If you think someone has heat
stroke, you should take them to the
hospital or call an ambulance as soon
as possible,” said Dr. Dibb. “If you do
not have immediate access to a hospital, you should get them cooled down
right away.”
She said ways you can do this include putting the individual in cold
water, such as a lake; and putting ice
under their arms and in their groin;
but most importantly, get them out of
the heat and sunshine.
Dr. Dibb said that the best cure
is probably to act preventatively. This
includes staying hydrated—but not
over-hydrated—and wearing light-colored, lightweight, loose clothing such
as cotton.
More tips to beat the summer heat
involve limiting outdoor activity to
early morning and late afternoon. If
you must go outside, protect yourself
with sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher.
For more information on heat-related illness and preventative measures
you can visit www.redcross.org/services/hss/tips/heat.html.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE
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MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS
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MOVIE REVIEW
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Your Weekly Guide
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Lynda Taylor offers tours of her Creekside Gardens in Windermere. See Page 12.
Photo by Cayla Gabruck
Conversation With Thought…Over Milk and Cookies
Young Adult Art Show · Pynelogs Cultural Centre
Featuring: Jaik Olsen, Matt Quick, Mara Pratt & Denai Bell. Also featuring our
local artists: Carney Oudendag, Dale Hunt & Pauline Newhouse. July 17 to 29.
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July 20, 2007
Review: Premonition
Review by Cayla Gabruck
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yet, of course.
But now that I have seen it, my conclusion is still the same. Well, sort of.
The movie starts out with Sandra
Bullock and her seemingly perfect family. After taking her two adorable daughters to school and doing some typical
housewife duties, she receives word that
her husband had been killed in a car accident the day before on his way home
from a business trip.
Now if you have seen the previews,
you know what the gist of the movie is.
The quote that sticks in my mind that
sums it all up is: "I wake up and he's
dead, I wake up and he's alive."
Is she crazy or isn't she? That is the
question.
The only thing that I really did not
A Journeyman to Grief,
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Victorian class distinctions and racial
prejudice.
Detective William Murdoch
searches for a deranged murderer
among the city’s small black community after Daniel Cooke, the white
owner of a Toronto livery stable, is
found dead, cruelly horse-whipped
and hanging by his wrists in his barn.
Elijah Green, a black stable hand,
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like about this movie is the number of
times the scene finishes with Sandra
staring into the abyss, saying nothing.
This also happens for the first bit of the
movie, after the initial shock of her husband's death.
Premonition is listed as a thriller,
and even though Sandra Bullock does
an amazing job acting, there are very
few things that an actor can do to patch
up a script filled with holes.
I personally thought the movie was
good. I have a bad habit of competing
with the movie itself to see if I can figure
out the ending before the end actually
comes.
In this case, I found myself more
engrossed with my task of winning than
in the movie itself.
Do not rent this movie unless you
are ready to think and keep an open
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in the loft. While his colleagues urge
Green’s arrest, Murdoch struggles to
determine a motive for the murder.
He is further confounded by the discovery of another body, a black former owner of the same livery stable
shot and trussed as if he were a slave
being punished.
Murdoch’s inquiries uncover illegal gambling, clandestine prize fighting, slave trading and the northern
terminus of the underground railway
beneath the upright façade of Toronto society.
Despite the dark mystery investigation, Jennings entertains her readers with the comic predicaments in
Murdoch’s personal life: his love for a
“New Woman” who does not believe
in marriage and his promise to hide
his Inspector’s secret treatment for alcoholism.
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Out & About
Please call 341-6299
or Email us at [email protected]
to enter your event in our FREE listings.
Toby Theatre
Friday, July 20th
Thursday, July 26th
• White House Classic, at the white House Pub
in Windermere. Proceeds to support Keira Neal.
Auction 9 p.m. includes two-week holiday in Belize,
dinner for 20, and more. Dance to Johnny Tornado
and the Blue Tones.
• 4 pm: Columbia Basin Trust AGM, St. Eugene
Mission, Cranbrook. For info: 1-800-505-8998.
• DJ Stylists Crew at Bud’s Bar & Lounge.
Saturday, July 21st
• July 18-23, 23-24: Evan Almighty
• July 25-27: Surf ’s Up
Throughout the Summer
• 10 am-12:30 pm: Edgewater Legion Open Market
with crafts, baked goods, vegetables, canned goods,
and more. For info: Doreen 347-9550, Vi 347-0044,
or Dorothy 347-9493.
• 9 am-1 pm: Invermere Farmers’ Market, downtown
every Saturday.
• 11 am-4 pm: Pynelogs Cafe open, serving Kicking
Horse Coffee and homemade treats. Open seven days
a week. For info: 342-4423.
• Summer Red Cross lessons running July/August,
Radium Hot Pools, Windermere Public Beach, and
Invermere Kinsmen Beach. To register: 347-9562.
See: www.columbiavalleyswimming.net/index.html.
June 23rd - December 2nd
• 6th Annual Radium Hot Springs Glass Art Show &
Sale, ‘The Brilliance of Birds’, Radium Hot Springs
Pool lobby. Open pool hours. For more info: 250347-9485, 1-800-767-1611.
July 5th - August 9th
• The Summer Fun Program for youth entering
Grades 7, 8 & 9, funded by the Columbia Valley
Community Foundation. Activities include wetlands
tour, laser bowling & ice cream party, gondola ride in
Banff, t-shirt workshop, day hike, and beach party!
For more info: Shelley Smith, 342-9213 ext. 112.
July13th-August 31st
• 10 am-noon: Tuesdays and Fridays, Junior
Naturalist Program, Friends of Kootenay National
Park, Redstreak Campground. Call 347-6525 to preregister.
• 7 am: Wakeboarding Tournament, Kinsmen Beach.
Registration at 7 am. For info: Ellen Lang 342-3401,
or Michael Lang (403) 540-2808.
• Valley Appreciation Day, 20th Anniversary! Pancake
breakfast in downtown Invermere, entertainment by
Gord Askey & Friends, Gagne Logging Show, Search
& Rescue demos, skateboard demos. For info: 3422515.
• Pig Roast at the Royal Canadian Legion in Invermere
to celebrate completion of lounge renovations.
Activities start at 5 p.m., meal to follow. Call 3426044 for more info.
July 20th, 21st, 22nd
• Kimberley JulyFest: Bocce, Soccer, Volleyball
Tournaments, Parade, Kids’ Party. For info: 1-866913-3666.
• Pynestock ‘07, Pynelogs Cultural Centre, peace,
love and music by local youths. Call 342-4423.
Saturday, July 28th
• 2-5 pm: Old-fashioned garden party at the home
of Chester and Pat Allen, 8038 McIntosh Loop
Road, in support of the Canadian Cancer Society.
Entertainment by violinist Wanda Seel and harpist
Sharon Morgan. Everyone welcome. Tickets $10 for
adults, $5 for children 12 and under.
• 3:30-6 pm: Mountain Pine Beetle presentation and
hors d’oeuvres at Earl Grey Lodge, Panorama. Tickets
are $10 and must be purchased in advance. For more
info: 341-3641.
August 10th - 12th
• Arts on the Edge: Art exhibits, public reception and
silent auction, Friday at Chateau Kimberley; artist and
artisan demos and workshops, live music, theatre and
children’s entertainment in the Platzl, plus an openair concert and dance at Coronation Park Saturday;
and family picnic, Sunday at Coronation Park.
Saturday, August 11th
• 12th Annual Rotary Club of Invermere ‘Loop the
Lake’. For info: www.loopthelake.bc.ca.
New Video Releases Tuesday, July 24th
Sunday, July 22nd
• Heart of the Rockies Triathlon, Invermere. For info:
www.heartoftherockiestri.ca.
• 2 pm: “My David” one-act play at Edgewater Legion.
Adults $12, Seniors and Students $10, Children free.
For more info: 347-9668 or 347-9860
• Live Free or Die
• The Long Weekend
• Renaissance
• The Host
• Zodiac
• Perfume
• Slow Burn
•The Contract
•The Number 23
Invermere Library Hours
Monday, July 23rd
• 7 p.m. Windermere Community Hall - Lake
Windermere water quality test results presentation.
For more information, call Heather at 341-6898.
Monday, July 23td - Sunday, July 29th
• Golf Kimberley BC, Bootleg Gap Golf, Kimberley
Golf Club and Trickle Creek Golf Resort are hosting
the 3rd Annual Festival of Golf in Kimberly. For
event details visit www.golfkimberleyBC.com or
email [email protected].
• Tuesday & Friday: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Wednesday: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• Thursday: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• 1:30 pm: Summer Reading Club, Fridays until
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July 20, 2007
Love for gardening turns into business
By Cayla Gabruck
Pioneer Staff
Lynda Taylor has the gift of green
and will share her secrets with anyone
who stops to visit her beautiful gardens.
Lynda is the owner of Creekside
Flower Gardens, a “mini-Butchart gardens” located in Windermere.
“ I like seeing people happy, joyful,
smiling and learning something new,”
she said.
Lynda moved to Invermere in 1980
from Los Angeles, California. After
graduating from the University of California, she came here to visit the Taylor
family, whom she met at a conference
in L.A.
After her very first visit, she was
hooked.
“I just fell in love with the beauty,”
Lynda said.
Lynda married Rod Taylor and the
couple has two children - Claire, 29 and
Andrew, 31.
Before opening up Creekside Gardens 16 years ago, Lynda worked as a
teacher’s aide at David Thompson Secondary School.
Rod is employed as an excavator/
landscaper and is responsible for much
of the beautiful rockwork in her garden.
Lynda decided to create a career
out of her passion after helping a friend
with her landscaping.
“She said to me: ‘Why do you keep
this beauty to yourself? You should share
it with others’,” Lynda said.
Lynda decided to give it a shot. She
took a leave of absence from her regular
job and the first summer got very good
response; she had more than 300 people
show up for tours.
“I thought OK, I can do this as a
business,” Lynda said.
Since then, she has been sharing the
beauty of Creekside Gardens with the
public for 16 years.
In that time, she has had visitors
from all over the world, including special visits by folks from National Geographic Magazine, Gardens West magazine and the Royal Horticultural Society
of London, England.
Lynda enjoys swapping tricks with
her visitors and has compiled a long list
of tips for landscaping, rockwork, tree
pruning, plant placement and plant his-
Summer garden party
While you’re thinking about gardens, don’t forget to visit Radium for an
old-fashioned garden party on Saturday, July 28th.
Chester and Pat Allen are hosting the party to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society on their one-acre property at 8038 McIntosh Loop Road
(just turn left at the entrance to Radium Resort).
Violinst Wanda Seel and harpist sharon Morgan will add music to the
floral backdrop. Delicious sandwiches, sweets, iced tea and lemonade will be
served. Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for kids under 12.
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Creekside Gardens is composed of
14 separate gardens linked together on
2.5 acres of land.
On your visit, you can take a guided tour of the gardens, or simply walk
alone and enjoy the serenity they offer.
The soothing creek and the aroma of
flowers will put you in a relaxed state
even if you are not a flower-lover.
“I have seen men who aren’t happy
to be coming here with their wives, and
when they leave they have a smile on
their face,” Lynda said.
Along with her guided garden tours,
Lynda has been host to various weddings and other special events including
Wings over the Rockies.
Creekside Gardens also boasts a bed
and breakfast. There are two suites - the
Lois Hole garden suite, and the Ernest
Hemingway suite.
Guided garden tours run Thursdays
and Saturdays at 11 a.m. and reservations are appreciated.
For more information on Creekside
Gardens, visit www.creeksidegardens.ca
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Registered educational savings plans are an excellent way to save for children or grandchildren. Following is some general information about the RESP
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A subscriber can be an individual or a Public Primary Caregiver. On a family RESP the beneficiaries
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2. Is there a maximum I can contribute to an
RESP?
The lifetime limit is $50,000. This applies for each
beneficiary on an RESP, not the plan as a whole. There
is no longer a yearly limit to RESP contributions.
3. Can a grandparent and a parent have separate plans for a child?
There are no limits to the number of plans an individual can establish for a child, or the number of
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4. What are the tax consequences when the subscriber withdraws contributions early?
There are no tax implications when a subscriber
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they may be required to repay the Canada Education
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5. Who is eligible to receive the Savings Grant?
And for how long?
To receive the grant, the RESP beneficiary must
be a resident of Canada at the time the contribution
is made and have a valid Social Insurance Number.
Beneficiaries are eligible for the grant up to the end of
the calendar year in which they reach 17 years of age.
You should note that certain contribution conditions
apply at age 16 and 17.
7. How much Canada Education Savings Grant
is available to a beneficiary?
The basic Savings Grant can be up to $500 per
year per beneficiary, with a lifetime limit of $7,200
per beneficiary.
8. Can I “catch up” on the missed savings grant
from previous years?
Yes, if a beneficiary has an unused Savings Grant
from previous years, the grant room gets “carried forward.” If a $4,000 contribution was made, the first
$2,500 would receive $500 for the current year, and
$300 from one of the previous year’s unused grant.
Additional funds cannot be carried forward.
9. What is the Canada Learning Bond?
Amounts are paid to children born after January
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Benefit Supplement. There is an initial payment of
$500, then an annual $100 payment until age 15 if
the family income continues to qualify for the supplement. It is not necessary for the subscriber to make an
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the Learning Bond.
11. What school expenses are eligible for an
Educational Assistance Payment?
An Educational Assistance Payment could be
composed of income, plus all of the above sources of
funds, and issued to the beneficiary to assist with the
cost of post-secondary education. There is no set list of
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12. Which educational institutions qualify?
For the Educational Assistance Payment to be
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Submitted by Alexandra Sellers
Carney Oudendag, a watercolour,
mixed media and collage artist, strives
to give a “sense of place” to her pieces.
She reflects that “even though the viewer
may not have been to the actual place,
they relate to it,” and it seems that each
artist in the newest exhibition, running
from July 17th-29th at Pynelogs, wants
their viewer to experience a very different special sense of place.
Half of the gallery is filled with the
work of talented young adults Jaik Olson, Mara Pratt, Matt Quick and Denai
Bell while the other half presents the
established talent of Pauline Newhouse,
Dale Hunt and Carney Oudendag.
I had a wonderful chat on a sunny
Tuesday with artist Dale Hunt, also featured in this show, about his work and
inspiration.
Dale’s family has been here since
1910 and were some of the first pioneers
to the valley, and he was born here.
In 1996, a friend on Venice Beach,
California taught him what is now his
primary medium: relief work on canvas
with industrial plaster. He’s had a passion for creation ever since, and works
frequently with automotive paint, aerosol, acrylic and sometimes latex, to
create different effects from metal to
leather.
Dale’s main inspiration comes from
his many travels and he finds that his
work is “never really planned; just whatever feels good.”
Something quite rare, and actually
also encouraged by Mara, is that Dale
is okay with viewers touching his pieces
(delicately, of course).
They have a lot of depth to them
and Dale puts no limits on how they
are supposed to be understood: “Just see
how I see things in an abstract world;
it’s in the eye of the beholder. People often tell me that they look into my art
instead of just at it.”
Artist’s Openings are every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Pynelogs. Come meet
the artists, have some freshly baked
cookies, and enjoy a glass of milk (or
wine) as you take in all the different
ideas, desires, and perceptions captured
in a multitude of mediums.
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Drug use declining among
adolescents, survey says
By Cayla Gabruck
Pioneer Staff
The results from the 2007 East Kootenay Services
Adolescent Drug Use Survey are in and the results
show an encouraging trend.
When compared to the 2005 results, there has
been an overall decrease in substance use with a significant decrease being shown for alcohol, mushrooms,
LSD and amphetamines.
“I think overall we were pleased to see there was a
decline on substance abuse,” said Dean Nicholson at
East Kootenay Addictions Services.
“But what concerns us is that the percentage of
youth who are using marijuana are using it three days
a week or more.”
Regular marijuana use in the teen years can have
a negative impact on short term memory, motivation
and problem solving.
This is the third region-wide drug use survey that
East Kootenay Addiction Services has conducted for
all students in Grades 7-12.
The surveys are conducted every two years and
this year more than 4,000 students completed the survey, which asked questions about alcohol and drug use
patterns.
Although many drug patterns are decreasing, one
substance showed an increase from 2005 - Ecstasy.
Youths numbering 6.6 percent said they have used
it in their lifetime compared to 4.7 percent in 2005.
The percentage of youth who reported drinking five or
more drinks per occasion has also increased.
The survey also found that with many drugs, girls
are more likely to report having used than boys. This is
particularly true for prescription or over-the-counter
medications, inhalants, cocaine, ecstasy and amphetamines.
Boys who do use, however, tend to have used more
times in their life and tend to use more frequently than
girls.
Another interesting fact turned up by the survey
was that kids who are current tobacco-smokers have
a much higher drug use rate, ten times higher to be
exact, than those who do not smoke.
“We are not seeing much evidence that kids are
addicted out there,” Mr. Nicholson said.
“But there are a small percentage of youth that are
engaging in some pretty risky behavior that could get
them into other trouble.”
Risky behavior includes things such as over-drinking, driving after using and using on school days.
More troublesome than that, however is the fact
that the 2007 results showed a greater percentage of
youths who said they had been a passenger in a vehicle
with someone who had been using alcohol or other
drugs.
Further, among youths who report having used a
variety or substances, over 40 percent said they have
driven a vehicle after drinking or using drugs.
Mr. Nicholson said that although there are encouraging signs that substance use is declining among East
Kootenay youth, there are still real concerns about the
impact that use is having on young people.
For more information on the survey or the results,
contact him at East Kootenay Addiction Services at
489-4344 or [email protected].
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New Rotary president elected
By Cayla Gabruck
Pioneer Staff
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The Invermere Rotary Club has recently
inducted its second-ever
female president, Yvonne
Redeker.
The first female president of the Invermere
Rotary Club was Patricia
Yvonne Redeker
Brown-John.
Yvonne’s induction marks the 20th anniversary of
women being admitted into the International Rotary
Club, which has been in existence since 1905.
“I love it,” Yvonne said. “I am totally scared and
enthused all at the same time.”
Yvonne and her husband Eric have four children: Sonja, 24, Warren, 22, Jolanda, 18, and Ian, 11.
The two moved here from Sicamous, B.C and own
Windermere Valley Property Management
“I always say we moved from one little paradise to
another,” Yvonne said.
Yvonne initially became involved with the Rotary
Club because of her husband and began helping with
a number of Rotary activities such as Loop the Lake.
“Eric was a member first,” Yvonne said. “I found it
really rewarding to work in the community like that.”
The two became even more involved with Rotary
because of the outstanding youth exchange program.
This was of particular interest to Yvonne and Eric because their children were around the right age to participate in an exchange.
Not long after they became more involved, in
1999 their daughter Sonja was selected to take part in
an exchange to the Netherlands. This was also the year
that Yvonne officially became a Rotarian.
Since then, the Redekers have hosted nine students from countries suchas Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador, Germany, France, the Netherlands and Finland.
The Invermere Rotary Club is a group of business
people networking together to work in the local community and the world community. There is also a Rotary Club in Radium.
Many people may assume that the Rotary Club is
no different from any other community service club.
The difference is their commitment to the world
community. For example, Rotary Club members
around the world have raised over $650 million to use
towards the eradication of polio.
“One person at a time, if that’s what it takes,”
Yvonne said.
There are 1.2 million members and over 32,000
clubs worldwide.
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Edgewater honours explorer
with music, story and dance
Submitted by Barry Moore
Paddle Songs, a celebration of David Thompson
and Charlotte Small in music, story and dance at the
Edgewater Hall, will be held on Sunday, July 22nd.
Following are the performers who will entertain:
Joseph Lehman and Glenys Snow-Dymond
A long-time resident singer-songwriter, Joseph
has written many touching ballads on life in the Columbia Valley and in the mountains where he often
worked. Both he and Glenys sing and play these and
other songs on several different instruments, including, sometimes, the Hammer Dulcimer.
Les Jigeurs Mechif
This Golden-based troupe of 26 dancers and seven
fiddlers, has travelled to several events within the Kootenays. They have been well-received everywhere, with
people especially appreciating that they are a family
troupe with dancers from five to 75 years of age, and
fiddlers with the same age range as well.
The children introduce the dances and fiddle
songs, often embellishing the stories of their origin
with delightful details of venison stew and statements
like “no Metis can resist the temptation to dance when
the fiddle music begins.” A few of these dances are the
butterfly, the red river jig , the broom dance, the heel
and toe polka, and more. There has been much attention to the “Red River” fiddle heritage in the last few
years - and the results show in the rebirth of the joy
and spirit of groups like Les Jigeurs Mechif.
The Lockwood
A long-established “resident ensemble” based in
the Columbia Valley, the Lockwood grew from the
work of Wanda Seel on violin, Barry Moore on piano,
Sharon Morgan on flute, and Lorne Bueckert on cello
(since departed for the Coast.) Nowadays the core
musicians have found exceptional additions - Susanna
Walker and Shelagh Gunn from Calgary; Jeff Moss
and Jeff Delinsky from Golden; and cellist and conductor, Bryan Deans from Vancouver.
My David, a one-act play by Sharon Wass
The vital role of the Native American “country
wives” of the fur-trade factors in the exploration and
fur-trade economy of early Canada has not been widely appreciated. These women would ‘”hold the fort”
while their husbands were out on the land, contribute
their language skills, traditional knowledge of herbal
medicine and provide sustenance from Nature’s larder.
Local writer, Sharon Wass, had been keenly interested
in these women from the standpoint of her own Metis
heritage and was inspired by the book “Many Tender
Ties,” on “country wives” in the fur trade, 1570-1870,
by Sylvia Van Kirk.
Over the course of five years, she thought out a
dramatic portrayal based on a prototypical Canadian
folk-hero, Charlotte Small, country wife of David
Thompson, the great mapmaker.
Charlotte’s father left her mother and their family
to return to his native England, a common occurrence
in those times. David Thompson and Charlotte Small
had different ideas. Not only were the pair married
for 58 years, raising 10 of 13 children to maturity, but
Charlotte and the young family came over the mountains with David to build Kootenae House.
Sharon has found time over the course of a year
to write this one-woman, one-act, three-scene play
as part of the celebration of David Thompson’s and
Charlotte Small’s great contribution to Canada’s exploration.
The doors open at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday - far from
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GREEN FOR GREEN - Shizu Futa, left, accepts a $2,000 cheque for the Columbia
Valley Botanical Gardens and Centre for Sustainable Development from the Kootenay
Savings Community Foundation, presented by Janice McGregor, right, manager of
member service at the Kootenay Savings Credit Union in Invermere.
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Another centennial baby surfaces
By Cayla Gabruck
Pioneer Staff
There are only 20 centennial babies in all of Canada - and two are living here in Invermere.
Alberta’s centennial baby Scott Neumann also celebrated his 40th birthday in the valley on July 1st.
“I am happy to be 40, I am glad to be 40 and I am
happy to be alive at 40,” Scott said.
On Canada’s 100th birthday, the first boy and the
first girl born in each province were named “centennial babies.”
Scott was the first baby boy born in Calgary on
July 1, 1967.
He shares his birthday with Saskatchewan’s centennial baby boy Chris Moncur, also of Invermere.
Coincidentally, B.C.’s centennial girl baby is television star Pamela Lee Anderson.
Scott moved to Invermere six years ago and now
lives here with his wife Stacey. He has been spending
his summers in the valley since he was 13 years old.
Finally one of his clients made him an offer he could
not refuse, and he made Invermere his home.
Scott owns and operates www.invermere.com,
does marketing and internet-related tasks for a number of clients in the area.
As for his 40th birthday, Scott spent it having a
barbecue with friends and just plain relaxing.
Notice of Vegetation Management Work
Timber Ridge Neighbourhood
Where:
When:
Along the electrical right-of-way through Timber Ridge;
Between Windermere and the Hwy 93/95 turn-off to Invermere
Mid-July 2007 to Mid-September 2007
B.C. has some of the tallest and fastest-growing trees in North America. When these trees grow
along the edges of powerline rights-of-way, they can grow or fall into power lines, causing electrical
outages, public & worker safety hazards and even fire. In order to maintain public safety and electrical
system reliability, BC Transmission Corporation (BCTC) needs to identify and remove hazardous
vegetation growing under the transmission lines that run through the Timber Ridge neighbourhood,
as well as remove or alter identified hazard and edge trees along the transmission line rights-of-way.
Proactively removing trees and branches that are at risk for causing outages helps to ensure electricity
supply remains safe and reliable. This circuit is essential for providing power to the residents and
businesses in the Columbia Valley, and is considered a high priority for vegetation management.
Consultants with professional expertise in assessing hazardous trees have been working on behalf
of BCTC to evaluate the vegetation on and beside the right-of-way.
If trees on your property are affected by the work, we will contact you in advance to discuss
the proposed work and answer any questions you may have.
If you would like more information about this work, please contact:
Diane Tammen, BCTC Community Relations
Office: 250.489.6862
E-mail: [email protected]
Kevin Dalgarno, BCTC Vegetation Management
Office: 250.549.8549
E-mail: [email protected]
www.bctc.com
BC Transmission Corporation is the Crown corporation that plans, operates and
maintains the province’s publicly-owned electrical transmission system.
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Just a reminder… The classified deadline is 12 noon Tuesday.
The Columbia Valley Pioneer
Without fanfare, provincial project manager
Psyche Brown announced this week that the Jumbo
Glacier Resort Master Plan was approved.
Ms. Brown manages the application for the proposed 6,000-bed ski resort at the Resort Development
Branch of the Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts.
“Absolutely, it’s a major milestone. There’s no
doubt about it,” resort proponent Grant Costello
commented. “It really confirms the vision.”
The Master Plan approval, Ms. Brown explained,
follows the environmental assessment. Our technical review says “yes, it could work as planned. It does
confirm that at a technical feasability level, the resort
plan is approved, based on environmental, social and
economic considerations,” she said.
But the document has no legal teeth, according to
Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts spokesman
Charles Suenderman.
“This doesn’t approve anything,” he said.
All of the legal authority, conditions and commitments, he said, are contained in the Resort Master Development Agreement.
The Ministry of Tourism and Glacier Resorts, the
proponent, are negotiating the terms of the master
development agreement, which is the legal agreement
between the province and the resort owners.
Ms. Brown said the master development agreement provides the framework for ownership, fees and
operational issues of the resort. It will include all the
conditions and commitments that came from the Environmental Assessment Certificate, as well as those
that came from the Master Plan review, which was referred to First Nations, the public, and Provincial and
local government agencies.
In a letter to investors, Mr. Costello and partner
Obero Oberti describe the master development agreement as “the next key step” and say they plan to have
it in “the next few months.”
Jumbo’s master development agreement is missing
two key components, Ms. Brown explained, an Accommodation Agreement with the First Nations and
a model of local governance.
“(The Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts)
has been consulting with First Nations,” she said, “and
we will continue to meet to have discussions about accommodation measures, which the First Nations communities will choose to accept or not.”
Secondly, a local governance model for Jumbo
Glacier Resort has yet to be determined. Ms. Brown
said Jumbo Glacier Resorts will work with Ministry of
Community Services and local governments to make
that decision.
“The Master Development Agreement is conditional upon completion of local government approvals
being in place,” she said.
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PIONEER ON THE ROAD
From top left: Alex McKay at the top of
Mount St. Helens, with a copy of The Pioneer showing a photo of himself on the cover; Linda Watmough, Kelsey Pattersen and
Bonita Hosking, all of Radium, each with
her own Pioneer in Yuma, Arizona; Brenda
and Madeleine Mitchell in Hawaii; Mike
and Pauline Haltman, and Margaret and
Eric Rasmussen at the Panama Canal; Jessica Chabot and her mother Marlene in Hawaii; Brian and Sandy Meyers, Dave and
Jill White, Mary and Dennis Hoobanoff
and Donna and Ivar Larson in Costa Rica;
and Sheila, Tom and Jennifer Cope at the
Great Wall of China.
Anybody who sends us a photo of themselves on holiday with a copy of The Pioneer
during 2007 will be eligible to win two
free nights at the Fantasyland Hotel in West
Edmonton Mall, courtesy of Travel World in
Invermere.
July 20, 2007
Lake Windermere Project
to unveil water quality results
Area residents are invited to attend a public meeting
to learn more about the health of Lake Windermere.
Lake Windermere is currently the most studied
lake in the province, due to an overwhelming increase
in development and recreational pressures within the
Columbia Valley.
At the Windermere Community Hall at 7 p.m.
on Monday, July 23rd, Wildsight’s Lake Windermere
Project will release the findings from the first two years
of scientific water quality monitoring.
The lake-specific analysis has been created through
the Lake Windermere Project’s partnership with the
B.C. Lake Stewardship Society and focuses on changing trends in water quality over the study period.
The presentation will also include information on
the impacts of motorized recreation on lake and wetland health.
Lake Windermere Project Program Assistant Kalista Pruden says: “Recreational boating can radically
change habitat conditions for the organisms that live
in aquatic ecosystems, usually resulting in a loss of
adequate habitat.” Ms. Pruden will also identify ways
that motorized recreationalists can reduce their impact
on the lake environment.
Wildsight Invermere branch member, Arnor Larson will share a visual presentation illustrating the lake’s
biological processes after dark and how we can change
our outdoor lighting habits to benefit wildlife.
The Lake Windermere Project is a long-term,
comprehensive stewardship program dedicated to
safeguarding the health of our lake. The program is
a partnership of local, provincial and federal government, First Nations and community groups. The Lake
Windermere Project is made possible by support from
Wildsight, Environment Canada, Columbia Basin
Trust and the B.C. Real Estate Foundation.
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Thursday, Friday, Saturday
2 pm - 10 pm
In addition, the Lake Windermere Project needs
volunteers for the following activities. Please contribute to the health of our lake by committing your time
on one or more of the following dates:
July:
Saturday, July 21: Boat Counts
Sunday, July 22: Boat Counts
Monday, July 30: Beach Bacteriology
Tuesday, July 31: Lake Testing
August:
Saturday, August 4: Boat Counts
Tuesday, August 7: Beach Bacteriology
Wednesday, August 8: Lake Testing
Saturday, August 11: Water Wonders Workshop
Sunday, August 12: Water Wonders Workshop
Monday, August 13: Beach Bacteriology
Tuesday, August 14: Lake Testing
Saturday, August 25: Boat Counts
Sunday, August 26: Boat Counts
September:
Tuesday, September 4: Beach Bacteriology
Monday, September 10: Beach Bacteriology
Tuesday, September 11: Lake Testing
Monday, September 24: Beach Bacteriology
If you are interested in volunteering for any of
these days or would like a more detailed description
of the activities, contact Kalista Pruden, Project Assistant, Lake Windermere Project at (250) 341-6898.
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Kimberley Festival of Golf
July 23rd –29th
Monday July 23
• Juniors golf free with a paid adult at any
Kimberley golf facility
• Trickle Creek Social Night (tee times: 427-5171)
Tuesday July 24
• Bootleg Gap Golf Social Night (tee times: 427-7077)
Wednesday July 25
• Kimberley Golf Club Men’s Night
(tee times: 427-4161)
Thursday July 26
• 9am East Kootenay Telus Jr. Tournament at
Bootleg Gap Golf
• 5pm Disc golf tournament at the Kimberley
Riverside Campground
Friday July 27
• 4:00- 7pm -Uphill Long Drive at The Marriott
• 7pm Kokanee Open Kick Off Party
Saturday July 28
• 1st round of the Kokanee Open
• 4:00-5:30 – Registration at Kimberley Golf Course
• 6:00 -Qualifier for $1,000,000 hole in one at
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• 8:30 -$1,000,000 hole in one
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Sunday July 29
• Final round of the
Kokanee Open
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July 20, 2007
Keep checking your pet all over for pesky ticks
By Louise Platiel
Invermere Veterinary Hospital
One worry of pet owners from March to September is ticks. While most cannot survive winters, over
800 kinds exist worldwide, and of that about a third
can be found in our type of climate. There are speciesspecific ticks that infest farm animals, wild animals,
or pets, but some use more than one species of host in
their full cycle, including people.
Ticks live in tall grass, woods, brush, and weeds,
so if you both enjoy the wilderness around Invermere,
check your pet around the head, in the ears, between
the toes, and under the belly, after walks. Outdoor cats
are also at risk and should be checked daily.
Ticks are of the arachnid family, along with scorpions and mites. There are three to five life-stages from
larvae to adult, depending on the type of tick. In some
cases they attach to the host for longer than others,
but in the last phase they always drop off. They do,
however, lay eggs on the surface and are considered to
be blood-sucking parasites. Ticks can go for long periods without food and are able to survive under water.
There will always be a portion of the tick’s body
protruding from the skin. To remove, use tweezers and
wear gloves to protect yourself against disease. There
are a variety of ways to ensure the entire body is out and
reduce the possibility of infection, including special
tweezers designed for maximum traction. Some will
tell you to twist and pull while some say pull straight
out, but simply removing most of the tick with your
fingernail is in fact adequate. Clean the wound, apply
ointment to prevent infection, and save the tick in alcohol for identification by your veterinarian.
Ticks that stay attached for 24 hours or more can
become a serious health threat, potentially causing paralysis as a result of the saliva they excrete. Other concerns are infectious bacteria transmitted by deer ticks
Notice:
The District of Invermere is proceeding with a water transmission
main project. Construction will occur from July through October
as per time frames outlined in diagram. There will be traffic and
temporary water disruptions associated with this major construction
project.
This project is the first phase of the District’s comprehensive water strategy. Its benefits to Invermere
residents include:
• Improvements to water quality;
• an alternate water supply source in the event of emergency or drought;
• an increase in domestic and fire suppression water supply.
It involves the construction
of water transmission main to
carry well water from the
Athalmer Wellsite to Mount
Nelson Athletic Park Water Reservoir and resulting road reconstruction and improvements.
This project will be substantially complete this construction
season with well water available to residents in the lower
elevations of Invermere in early
2008.
If you have any questions regarding this project please call
Brian Nickurak, Director of Municipal Works, District of Invermere, at 342-9281 ext 227.
TIMELINE
A – JULY/AUGUST
B – JULY/AUGUST
C – AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
D– SEPTEMBER
E – END SEPTEMBER
F – SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
THE PIONEER
WORKS HARDER!
that cause Lyme disease, and Rocky Mountain spotted
fever carried by dog and wood ticks. There have been
no cases in Invermere’s recent history of tick-induced
disease or paralysis, although the possibility remains.
If you suspect your pet is sick due to fever, has difficulty walking, vomits, is fatigued, and you have found
a feeding tick, contact your veterinarian.
To reduce the threat, there are shampoos, powders, sprays, collars, and drops that kill adult ticks.
There are “all natural” and holistic bug repellents also,
but the most effective treatment is available at your
veterinarian, and protects your pet for about four
weeks. Staying on trails is one way to avoid ticks, and
a summer shave-down for long-haired dogs will make
them easier to see. Ticks crawl very slowly and do not
have wings, so don’t be afraid of them jumping off the
pet and onto you. Wear light clothing on your hike,
including socks, and you should be able to spot them
before they bite.
July 20, 2007
Smoke no cause for alarm
By Brian Geis
Pioneer Staff
Forest Service firefighters say the haze hanging
over the Columbia Valley is a combination of smoke
from fires in the United States and West Kootenay
floating here on the prevailing south winds.
Invermere Fire Zone Forest Protection Officer Cy
McConnell said there are a few small fires burning,
but the Columbia Valley tends to get a lot of smoke
because of the usual southerly winds.
Two small fires—one near Findlay Creek in the
Purcell Wilderness and one near the Kindersley Creek
area, 23 kilometres north of Invermere—are being
monitored as they burn toward set boundaries.
However, the fire danger rating remains high or
extremely high throughout the Columbia Valley.
According to Southeast Fire Centre Information
Officer Corwin Odland, firefighters are being called
in from Fire Centres across the province to attack
multiple lightning-caused fires are burning around the
Kaslo area since last weekend.
On July 16, Mr. Odland reported, 27 new fires
were discovered, bringing this year’s total fire count
to 202 fires. So far, 124 of these have been contained
or extinguished and crews continue working on the
remaining fires.
Good progress continues to be made on the Naumulten Mountain Fire. It is now roughly 30 percent
contained and 40 firefighters continue to work with
helicopter support and excavators to build fire guards.
Crews are also still working on the Deer Creek
Fire near Kaslo.
Access issues have made it difficult to contain this
fire; however, crews are building helicopter pads and
are starting to build a fire guard along the north side
of the fire. The fire has shown almost no growth earlier
this week and is holding at 10 hectares.
The main source of this smoke is a 3,200-hectare
fire 16 kilometres northeast of Riverside, Washington
and other smaller fires are also contributing. As smoke
is likely to remain in the area for the immediate future,
the Southeast Fire Centre is advising anyone having
trouble breathing to visit a medical professional.
The Southeast Fire Centre encompasses the area
extending from the U.S. border in the south to Mica
Dam in the north and from the Okanagan Highlands
or Monashee Mountains in the west to the B.C./Alberta border in the east. This includes all of the Arrow-Boundary, Kootenay Lake, Rocky Mountain and
Columbia Forest Districts.
To report a wildfire call 1-800-663-5555 or *5555
on most cellular networks. For more information on
current wildfire activity, visit www.bcwildfire.ca.
WATER CO. LTD.
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• Whole House or
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NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION
REGARDING LAND IN THE
AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE
I, James Carl King of Box 2835 Invermere, BC,
VOA IKO, intend on making an application pursuant
to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission
Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the
following property which is legally described as, KR
42447 Lot 1, Block K, DL 1092, Plan 1052 and located
at 2221 13th Ave., Invermere BC.
Any person wishing to express an interest in the
application may do so by forwarding their comments in
writing to Meredith Hamstead, District of Invermere, Box
339, (914-8th Ave) Invermere, BC, VOA IKO by August
10th, 2007.
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Professionals
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1022B-7th Ave.
INVERMERE
1022B-7th Ave.
Independently Owned and Operated
Paul Glassford
Representative
(250) 341-1395
[email protected]
Ofce: (250) 342-6505
Fax: (250) 342-9611
Bernie Raven
Representative
(250) 342-7415
[email protected]
PAUL ROGGEMAN
341-5300
Fax (250) 345-4001
www.rockymtnrealty.com
[email protected]
Dedicated to all your real estate needs.
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Ofce: (250) 342-6505
Fax: (250) 342-9611
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Jan Klimek
(250) 342-1195
[email protected]
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(250) 342-1194
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Invermere Office – 526B – 13th Street
Fairmont Office – #4, Fairmont Village Mall
Phone (250) 345-4000
Strata, Rental & Commercial Property Management
For professional management of your strata corporation or rental
property, overseen by a CertiÀed Property Manager®, please contact
Bill Weissig CPM®, CPRPM, CLO, SMA, CRES.
Our property managers are licensed under the Real Estate Services Act
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INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
230 Laurier Street
Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0
Ron Maciborski
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
(250) 342-5704 (Cell)
(250) 342-5599 (Office)
(250) 342-5559 (Fax)
e-mail: [email protected]
July 20, 2007
HERE TO SERVE YOU
Dangerous Tree Removal
Topping and Disposal
Let the professional do it!
Call Rolf
The Radium Woodcarver
518 13th Street, Invermere · 250-341-3511
Great Selection of:
*Wood blinds *Sunscreens
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Shades *Roller Shades
and more!
Tamara Osborne
Brenda McEachern.
For all your interior
decorating needs.
FREE ESTIMATES
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Phone /Fax
345-6422
will help you stay on top of your world
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[email protected]
at Mustard Seed Health Foods,
#103 Parkside Place, 901 7 Avenue, Invermere, BC
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Owner/Operator
4846 Holland Creek Ridge Rd.
Invermere, BC V0A 1K0
Verna Jones • pacegal@ telus.net • Tel: 342-6010
Shawn’s
Landscaping
• Irrigation
• Bobcat Services
• Trees and
Shrubs
• Perennials
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Installations
Annuals
Hanging Baskets
Insured
Invermere
(250) 341-6888
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Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Specialists
Truck Mounted System • Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed
Dean Hubman
Certified Technician
342-3052
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Invermere, BC
V0A 1K3
Bob Mashford, President
Phone: (250) 341-7188 or (403) 923-2427
Fax: (403) 720-5789
[email protected]
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Open Monday - Saturday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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email: [email protected]
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• Complete sewer/drain repair
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• Speedy service - 7 days a week
• A well-maintained septic system should be pumped every 3-5 years
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Bruce Dehart 347-9803 or 342-5357
COLUMBIA VALLEY
Hours:
Sunday, 12 noon – 10 p.m.
Monday – Wednesday, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Thursday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 4 a.m.
Saturday, 12 noon – 4 a.m.
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CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS - GENERAL CONTRACTORS
DESIGN/BUILD CUSTOM HOMES • MULTI-FAMILY & COMMERCIAL PROJECTS
INVERMERE
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Columbia Valley District
Phone: (250) 342-9866
Fax: (250) 342-9869
www.avionconstruction.com
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Fax: (403) 287-2193
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Across from the AIRPORT, next to
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for store hours Phone:
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Ph: (250) 342-7656
Fax: (250) 342-8358
Paradise Landscapes
20 Years of Golf Course Experience
Specializing In:
Landscape Design & Construction
Irrigation - Install,
Additions, Repairs,
Start-up and Blow-out,
New Landscapes, Topsoil,
Sod, Trees and Shrubs,
Bobcat and Excavation
Call Mike 342-9082
[email protected]
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Telephone: 342-3659
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OR GREG STADEL 403-540-6587
FAX 403-516-6071 [email protected]
July 20, 2007
HERE TO SERVE YOU
Enjoy a leisurely guided trail ride
through the magnificent Rocky
Mountains. Our well trained
horses and professional guides will
provide an unforgettable journey
on horseback.
Private rides and Pony rides are available.
One Hour Ride Times: 9 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm.
Located just 1 km north of the
Radium Hot Springs Hwy 93/95 intersection
Prebooking Recommended
(250) 342-5401
Hauling Rock, Gravel, Sand & Fill
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1700 Canyonview Rd.
Invermere, BC V0A 1K4
(250) 342-5654
(250) 341-3636
Shawn & Mel Hollowink
RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO
Automotive Repairs
7 days a week
Floor Covering & Cabinets
Blinds & Paints
335 - 3rd Ave., Invermere, BC
Telephone 342-6264 • Fax 342-3546
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• Auto & Marine Detailing
• Vehicle Accessories • Installation
Freight & Passenger Depot
7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs
(250) 347-9726
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Loretto Keenan MCPA, CBTBC
chartered physiotherapist
For appointments call
Loretto at 345-0094
5020 Mountain View Place
Fairmont, BC
DYNASTY STANDS FOR QUALITY
locally owned and operated
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& Acupuncture Clinic
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Growing with the Tradition of Quality
• Framing
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(250) 341-5030
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July 20, 2007
The Green Zone: What were the Lions able to do now?
Surprisingly, a couple of groups later,
someone put their shot a few inches from
the same hole. I wonder if there was a ball
magnet in that cup?
I spent a total of eleven hours on the
eighteenth green that day, thanking all the
participants for supporting our fund-raiser. The words of support for what we do
that I received was encouraging and made
my 16-hour marathon day all worthwhile.
I personally want to thank Brian
Schaal and his magnificent staff at Copper
Point along with my fellow Lion guys and
gals for helping make the day possible.
Also it wouldn’t have happened if
260-some people didn’t want to golf for
a cause, so thanks for playing. Also, all of
our hole sponsors and prize contributors:
it wouldn’t work without you, either.
By Harold Hazelaar
Invermere
I need to tell you about the Lake
Windermere Lions’ Club Charity
Golf Day held at Copperpoint Golf
Club on July 10th.
If you are thinking, “Why is he
on about the Lions again?” – quit
reading now. If you’re thinking
“What were the Lions able to do
now?” – keep reading.
The day began for us at 5:45
a.m. and ended at 10:30 p.m.
During that span we managed
to see 264 golfers play eighteen
holes of golf on a beautiful, hot day
that would have been a killer if it HOLE IN ONE—From left to right, Darren Ottenbreit, Al Lynch, Russ Daggett, Bev
wasn’t for a slight breeze that moved Ostermann, Ida Daggett, Don Critchley, and Brian Schaal.
the air most of the afternoon and
evening.
For the second year in a row, the highlight of the
From the bottom of my heart . . . THANKS!
That is a great day of golf; just ask any of the day turned out to be a hole-in-one scored mid-day
golf course staff around the valley. Two hundred and on hole number seven.
sixty-four is a huge number!
A trip to Hawaii, courtesy of Travel World, will The Green Zone Quote of the Week is by Mark CalWhen all the paperwork has been done, a total of be the reward for Bev Ostermann of Calgary and cavecchia: “If I had hit it like I wanted to I’d have holed
it.”
just under $20,000 was raised for our re-furbishing Windermere.
efforts at Lions’ Park on 12th Avenue in Invermere.
I’m told that the “bump and run” type of shot
One new set of playground equipment, some under- that found the cup was not picture-worthy, but who
ground sprinkler upgrades, along with an improved cares, the pictures from the beaches of Hawaii will be
walking path, will be the first items attended to.
constant reminders of the feat.
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Landscape Design • Rock & Block Walls
Irrigation • SOD • Trees • Shrubs
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4993 Ogilvy Avenue, Fairmont Hot Springs, BC V0B 1L1
(Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)
Phone:
Lawn and Yard Maintenance
Sunrise To Sunset Service
342-6614 • www.autowyze.com
Sue Coy
Cell: 341-5353
[email protected]
Pine Ridge Cutters
• Lawn & Yard Care •
• Strata, Residential and Commercial •
• Landscaping & Construction Clean-up •
• Interior/Exterior Maintenance •
• Periodic Property Inspection •
• Open/Close your Home for the Season •
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Cell: 342-5326
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July 20, 2007
P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS
ANNOUNCEMENT
CHEERS & JEERS
SUITES FOR RENT
HOUSE FOR SALE
ACREAGES & LOTS
First annual Antique Sale and
Flea market at the log barn just
north of Skookum Inn. Saturday
and Sunday, August 4th and 5th,
(9am - 4pm).
JEERS to the folks who are
dumping their garbage and
boxes along the Kootenay Road
#3. It is not going unnoticed.
2/3 bedroom walk-out, very
clean, bright, tile, W/D. N/S, N/P,
references. $1000 plus utilities.
Close to beach and all amenities
in Invermere. 342-8388, or 6887798. Available August 1st.
3 bedroom home. Full basement.
Between Invermere and Radium,
Hobbit Rd. New exterior paint.
View Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
Or call (250)424-5518.
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New log cabin on Sandy Beach
at beautiful Kootenay Lake
(Creston). $825,000. (250) 2238686.
New lots along Crescentwood
coming. Commercial lots
available NOW for less! Acreage
west of town – Edgewater
Developments. Call: 347-9660,
[email protected].
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Fully serviced 60’ x 135’ lot in
Edgewater. Beautiful view of
the Rockies. $120,000. Call 3479813 or 341-1581.
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20-40 acres, with creek, in the
Invermere/Toby Benches area.
Contact [email protected].
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1032 scenic, quiet acres,
between
Kimberly
and
Cranbrook. Close to skiing and
golf. $525000. 422-9201.
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Commercial/Industrial lot for
rent. Invermere Industrial Park.
Phone: 342-5297 or 346-3011.
BIRTH
LOST & FOUND
FOUND: Black w/tan miniature
daschund. Neutered male,
blurred right eye from old injury.
Please call Evelyn, 342-3600.
SHOP FOR RENT
Ann-Cay Zurbriggen and
Bruno Stappers are pleased
to announce the birth of
their son
Byron Zurbriggen
June 26, 2007, weighing
7lbs, 3 oz, 19¼ inches
long. Proud grandparents
are Anne & Vince Zurbriggen, Annamarie Rohr & Jan
Stappers. Special thanks
goes out to Anne for her
help in the first week and
to the staff at Rockyview
General Hospital.
EVENTS
“MY DAVID,”
one act play by Sharon Wass
Joseph and Glenys Canadian Balladeers
Li Jigeurs Mechif,
Metis Dancers from Golden
FIDDLE MUSIC
by the Lockwood
EDGEWATER HALL
Sunday July 22nd , 2PM
Adults $12, Seniors and
Students $10
Children Free
COLUMBIA VALLEY MUSIC AND
FESTIVALS
347-9668, OR 347-9860
News Tips?
Let Us Know!
341-6299
Approximately 1000 sq.ft. shop
space for rent. $850/mo. Power
and property taxes not included.
Available immediately includes
heat. D/D required. Newhouse
Multi Storage, Athalmer 3423637.
STORAGE
NEWHOUSE
MULTI STORAGE
Various sizes available. Now
with climate controlled units.
Call 342-3637.
STUDIO SPACE FOR
RENT
Studio space for rent at Kicking
Horse Coffee. Perfect for yoga,
Pilates, meditation, or karate.
Excellent hourly rates, flexible
schedules, lots of open time
slots available. Call 342-4489 for
details.
SUITES FOR RENT
CONTRACTORS: Self contained
cabins by the week or month.
(250) 345-6365 Fairmont
Bungalows.
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Brand new 1 bedroom suite for
rent in Windermere. Utilities
included, separate phone.
Washer/dryer access. Can be
partially furnished. $850.00/
month. Available Sept 5.
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CONDO FOR RENT
2/3 bedroom deluxe Invermere
condo, private deck, huge
windows & skylights, tile, bar,
W/D. N/S, N/P, quiet, references.
Close to beach & all amenities,
long-term. $1200, call 6887798, or 342-8388. Available
August 1st.
HOUSE FOR SALE
For Sale by Owner. Ideal starter
home. Large fenced yard. Close
to schools. By appointment only.
Call 342-9260.
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Lochend Gardens, 130 - 11th
Ave, Invermere. Gorgeous homes
starting at $349,900. Mountain
views, river rock, cedar, porches/
patios, gas FP, laminate, maple,
A/C, garage, low condo fees and
much more. Show home open.
www.lochendinthevalley.com
(250)-342-5229.
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Lovely 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom,
open concept home. Wilder
Subdivision. ½ a block from
Kinsmen Beach. $459000. 3427396
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2 Bedroom, luxury furnished
suite for rent 5 minute walk
downtown. Available September
1, $1000/month. (403) 6053283 for details.
HOUSE FOR SALE
3-bedroom cedar home w/
garage and outbuildings. Large
fenced, treed, corner lot. 4829
Riverview Drive, Edgewater.
347-9678.
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MOBILE HOME FOR SALE
Double-wide 1975 mobile
home. 1100 square feet with
3 bedroom, 1 ½ bathrooms,
kitchen, separate dining room
and family room. Comes with
fridge, stove/oven, washer and
dryer. Must be moved from lot
in Windermere. $10,000 OBO.
Call Mo at (403) 585-4605.
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1979 Ford 23’class C Motorhome.
460 Auto runs great, good
shape, sleeps 6. Bunk model.
Built in generator. Call 342-7664
or 270-0180. $6500 OBO.
CONDO FOR SALE
LUXURY CONDO BY OWNER
at Bighorn Meadows on the
Springs Golf Course in Radium
Hot Springs. 2-bedroom w/
lockoff unit, fully furnished, 2
years old, 1305 sq.ft. $590,000
no GST. Call Sharon at 270-0088
or Albert at 1-866-281-2183.
ACREAGES & LOTS
Here’s a rare opportunity to
own a choice, secluded 40 acre
parcel, less than 10 minutes
from Invermere. Mostly fenced
with productive hayfield,
pasture and forest. Good access
and surrounded by crown land
on 3 sides. Close proximity to
Lake Enid. Choose your favorite
mountain view and build your
dream home. $679,000. (250)
342-6042.
FOR SALE
Lot 10, Windermere Loop Road
Large 0.41 acre, level,
well in place, no building
commitment, beautiful
mountain and golf course
views.
$329,000 + GST
(250) 342-3147
“Life is good on the
18th hole.”
Spectacular R-2 Lot
Lake & mountain views.
Buy with family or friends
& build a home/cabin
or a 2/3/4 plex...
No building commitment.
2 blocks from the heart
of Invermere, 910-15 A
Crescent, is walking
distance to Kinsmen Beach &
Lake Windermere. Adjacent
Properties also for sale.
$299,900
(250) 688-7798
or 342-8388
CONDOS ARE $400,000 & UP
INVEST WITH FRIENDS
SPLIT COST WITH FAMILY OR FRIENDS.
THINK ABOUT IT! OWN PRIME LAND,
OUTSTANDING LAKE & MOUNTAIN
VIEWS, LOCATION & LIMITLESS
POSSIBILITIES. C-1 & OR RESIDENTIAL
BUILDING ON A 120 X120 LOT.
5 BEDROOMS, POSSIBLE 3 SEPERATE
CONDOS/ SUITES, 3000 SQ FT OF TOTAL
LIVING SPACE LIVE IN & OR OPERATE
YOUR BUSINESS & OR RENT OUT FOR
INCOME. 913-13 STREET INVERMERE
ADJACENT PROPERTIES ALSO FOR SALE.
699,900
(250) 688-7798
or 342-8388
$
MISC. FOR SALE
CHIKON STH8BL leather
upholstery sewing machine
c/w tools and 12 spools thread.
$1,500 OBO. 349-5512.
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Webber 2-burner barbeque,
direct propane line feed as
well as tank, valve, and cover.
Excellent condition, $300. 3479345.
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GOLFERS
5 sets of men’s right-hand
quality irons for sale due to
garage clear out. Includes
Calloway, Taylor-Made, Wilson,
and miscellaneous items. $100300. Call 345-6603.
LAST COMMERCIAL LEFT
3000 SQ FT OF COMMERCIAL BUILDING ON A 120X120.5 FT LOT. HIGH
TRAFFIC LOCATION ALLOWING UP TO
3 STORIES OF POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT. WALK TO KINSMEN BEACH
& ALL AMENITIES IN THE HEART OF
INVERMERE. LARGE SOUTH FACING
DECKS STRECH SOUTH OVERLOOKING
LAKE WINDERMERE & THE ROCKY
MOUNTAINS. ADJACENT PROPERTIES
ALSO FOR SALE.
699,900
(250) 688-7798
or 342-8388
$
July 20, 2007
WANTED
VEHICLES FOR SALE
VEHICLES FOR SALE
BOATS FOR SALE
SERVICES
CAREERS
Clean “gravel” fill delivered to
Industrial Park. Will assist in
trucking costs. Phone Leo 3423134.
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Aluminum fishing boat 12’ + w/
trailer, no motor. Phone 341-1128.
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 SLT.
82,000 kms. Mint. $21,500.
342-5229.
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2001 Ford Focus 5-speed.
Excellent condition. 102,000
km. $6,900 OBO. 342-1117.
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Ford Explorer 1997 V8. Allwheel-drive, leather interior,
sun roof, CD player, 220000Km,
great condition, $6000. 3422053.
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1985 BMW 735I, loaded, no
winters, excellent condition,
must see, $8000 OBO. 489-0872.
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1994 Isuzu Trooper, power
windows & doors, tilt, cruise,
good tires, body damage in
small rear door. $3,500.00 OBO.
342-2081.
2003 VW Jetta TD1. Turbo diesel,
A/T/C, power windows, heated
seats and mirrors, sun roof,
AM/FM/CD, alloy wheels, winter
tires and rims, bra. Excellent
condition. 65 miles/gallon.
Asking $19,500. (250) 3463011.
14-foot fiberglass fishing boat
and trailer, three swivel feet,
50hp, Johnson outboard, asking
$2200 OBO. Ex-el canopy, tinted
windows, rear lift door, fits 1992
Ford full-size, asking $500 OBO.
349-5403.
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Wabbaso 15’ Cedar/Canvas
canoe. One of a kind, complete
with noiseless electric motor
and battery. Excellent shape.
$1,500. Firm, 342-9074.
ODD JOBS ENT HAULING
Garbage, brush and
construction
Disposal. Mulch deliveries. Call
Dale Hunt @ 342-3569
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Flooring, installations
including lino, carpet, vc tile,
laminate and hardwood. Plus
handyman work including new
decks, renovations, framing
and roofing. Call 347-9192 or
341-1235.
SERVICES
BUSINESS FOR SALE
SIMES PAINTING
Interior and exterior,
new homes and existing,
quality woodwork finishing,
lacquers, staining and
clearcoating.
Call Barry. 342-0572,
Windermere.
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PHIL’S CARPENTRY
– Everything from roofs
to decks, completion of
basement & bathrooms.
Phone 341-8033 cell or 3428474 home. Not on valley
time.
Located in the Rocky Mountains
of British Columbia. Well
established, successful giftware
and custom picture framing
business on the beautiful
downtown Platzl in Kimberley,
BC Winner “Best Business-Silver
Award 2006. Approximately 2,200
sq. ft. offering Canadian made
clothing, jewelry and giftware.
Selling price $150,000 includes
inventory, assets and fixtures.
Phone (250) 427-2661 between
10:00-5:30 Monday-Saturday.
Experience preferred but willing
to train. Apply to Sydney-Anne
at AG Valley Foods, 906 – 7th
Avenue, Invermere, BC or call
(250) 342-3330.
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Framing/Siding crews, labourers,
carpenters helpers. Call Scott
(250) 270-0745 or email:
[email protected].
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RANCH HELP/JACK OF ALL
TRADES needed for haying, farm
work, carpentry, lawn mowing,
etc. References required. Salary
negotiable. Private house
provided. Quiet single or couple
preferred. Phone Elkhorn Ranch
342-0617.
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GARAGE SALE
Saturday, July 21. 8am to 12pm.
790 Westridge Drive.
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797 WestRidge Drive, 9 am
– 12 pm. Gardening, tools, kids
clothes, ladies clothes, electric
quad, toys, kids bike, multifamily.
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#11-640 Upper Lakeview Rd,
9 am, Saturday, July 21st.
Furniture, miscellaneous great
stuff.
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Green Acres Mobile Home
Park. Saturday, July 21 and
22. Miscellaneous household
furniture. Some collectables.
HORSES FOR SALE
2 nice QH/TB mares. 1-6 yrs.
Sorrel Paint, 16 HH, $1,500. 1-10
yrs Dark Bay, 15.2 HH, $1,800.
342-7005.
$10,000,000
in vehicle inventory.
Go to
www.cranbrookdodge.com
to view
complete inventory.
FOR SALE
Fabulous Waterfront Property
Kootenay Lake East Shore
13405 Hwy 3A
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480’ waterfront including 125’ beach
Vehicle access to beach
Extensive landscaping
Septic/water infrastructure in place
Beautiful building sites
17 ft. trailer with covered deck
320 sq. ft. new cabin
Deep water moorage
Located 20 minutes south of Crawford Bay
and Kokanee Springs Golf Course
PRICE:
1,100,000
$
MLS
Century 21 Veitch Realty, 250-428-9331
Rocky Mountain Realty, 250-342-5245
RV FOR SALE
1979 24’ 5th wheel. King/twin
bed option. Sleeps 4-6. 3-way
fridge, stove w/oven, forced air
furnace, storm windows, 3 piece
bathroom, and hitch. Good
condition. Asking $5,000. Call
342-9889.
2004 Terry 39FT Park Model.
2 slides, rear master front
bunks, air winter package,
large fridge, double tinted
glass, patio door, washer
dryer. Only used 4 months.
Mint condition. Located at
Skookum RV Park. Phone:
(250) 342-3317 or 342-1217.
AIR CONDITIONING
SALES & SERVICE
BOATS FOR SALE
1981 Peterborough 115
Merc Outboard. Clean, well
maintained. $4,500. 342-5229.
TOTAL HEATING SYSTEMS
Full Heating &
Ventilation Systems
342-1167
We supply part
and service
FOR ALL MAKES of:
• snowmobiles
• motorcycles
• quads
SAVE UP TO
19%
On Gas or Diesel
Reduce Emissions
by 30%
Call Wolf
@ (250) 688-0044
www.4planetearth.com/wolf
CAREERS
Outgoing responsible people
required for in-store and yard
employment. Come to Rona
(Ace Hardware) with resume.
410 Borden Street, Invermere.
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Meat Cutter (or wrapper).
Part-time or Full-time positions
available immediately.
A.R.K Concrete
Great wages and benefits
Vehicle an asset. Call Ryan
342-1457
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FREE MOVIE RENTALS -- F/T
or P/T. Join our team; receive
good wages, free rentals,
benefits and retention bonus.
Please call Thora at 342-0057,
email ghvinvermere@hotmail.
com or drop off resume at Gone
Hollywood.
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La Cabina Ristorante in the
Prestige Inn, Radium requires
cooks and dishwashers. Drop off
resume or call 347-2340.
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Syndicate Boardshop is looking
for qualified retail sales person.
Apply in person with resume.
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Local Taxi business is needing
a part-time Class 4 driver.
Must provide a driver’s profile,
character references, and CRC.
342-5262.
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Experienced
housekeeping
staff. Make up to $15/hour.
Fax resume to (250)347-2311.
Attention Pearl.
July 20, 2007
CAREERS
CAREERS
Hairstylist wanted at Valley
Hairstyling. Permanent or
seasonal. Phone Susan, 3429863.
Skookum Family Restaurant is
hiring cooks. Full time position.
Call Lori. 341-3336.
Windermere District Social Service Society
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Within 3 local businesses all positions available.
2 grocery stores •1 coffee shop.
Located in Fairmont and Radium Hot Springs.
To apply: Phone Ryan
250-345-0045 • 250-341-7345
Fax: 250-345-0075
[email protected]
• Windermere Room Wait Staff
• Copper City Wait Servers & Bartenders
• Housekeeping/Room Attendant $12/hr. to start
• Front Desk Clerk $12/hr. to start
• Line cooks $12/hr. to start
Mount Nelson Place
Manager
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3
years of Human Services, proven related experience in
group home environment including the administrative
development, an understanding of nancials, First Aid
and CPR certication and a clear understanding and
knowledge of union policies and procedures.
Qualied candidates should send letter of
interest and resume including references to:
C. Burke, Box 558, Windermere BC V0B 2L0
Thank you to all applicants, only those considered
for an interview will be contacted.
Contact: Todd Mitchell
341-1946 or 342-9246
or drop off resume at front desk, 1310, 7th Ave
SAFE HOMES
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Family Resource Centre
Duties: To manage a program and supervise staff of a 24-hour
emergency service which provides temporary, safe and supportive accommodation for women (and their dependent children)
that have experienced, or are at risk of, abuse, threats or violence. In addition, by offering information and support services,
the program aims to reduce some of the stress on families resulting from the incidence of violence or abuse. Responsibilities
include training, scheduling and supervising emergency support workers, maintaining a confidential network of voluntary
safe homes, and providing information and advocacy services
for women. Hours: 16 hours per week regular duties, plus 80
hours per year for additional meetings, projects, training, etc.
Location: Family Resource Centre of Invermere (FRC). Rate of
pay: As per collective agreement BCGEU
Application process and deadline: Submit a resume and cover
letter to Pat Cope, Executive Director, Family Resource Centre,
Box 2289, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0, by 4:00 p.m., July 23, 2007.
We at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort are currently searching
for outgoing, customer focused employees to join our exciting
Fairmont summer employment team!
The following opportunities are currently available:
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IT Support Specialist
Servers
Bartenders
Cooks
Sous Chefs
Front Desk
Attendants
• Bell Persons
• Grounds Maintenance
• Golf Course
Maintenance
• Pro Shop Attendants
• Café Attendants
• Housekeeping
• Lifeguards
• Skilled Laborers
Should any of these positions interest you, please feel free to
submit your resume with references to Ashley Davis, Human
Resources Manager at [email protected].
BOOKKEEPING
AND PAYROLL MANAGER
Functional Responsibilities: Maintain the financial and payroll records
for all FRC departments and employees. Generally assist the executive
director in maintaining a smoothly-operating organization.
Hours: Approximately 24 hours per week
Location: Family Resource Centre of Invermere (FRC).
Rate of pay: Depends upon education and experience. Benefits package will be provided to successful applicant.
Accountability: The bookkeeper and payroll manager is accountable
to the executive director.
Successful candidates will be provided with a sports pass
after two weeks of service. Sports passes include access to the
ski hills, hot springs pools, golf courses and much more.
Discounts in our Mountain Flowers dining room,
Natural Springs Spa and more are also available.
Qualifications: Completion of Grade 12, post-secondary education in
bookkeeping/accounting and a minimum of 2 years bookkeeping and
payroll experience is required for this position. A combination of other
relevant educational credentials and work experience may be considered Applicants must agree to under go a criminal records check.
Staff accommodations are limited so hurry and apply now!
Application process and deadline: Submit a resume and cover letter
to Pat Cope, Executive Director, Family Resource Centre, Box 2289,
Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0, by 4:00 p.m., July 30, 2007.
For more information go to www.fairmonthotsprings.com!
COME JOIN OUR TEAM
We are now accepting resumes for these positions:
Is currently seeking individual for the position of
As the manager you will be directly accountable and
responsible in providing excellent care for a diverse
clientele residing at Mount Nelson Place. As manager
you will effectively lead the team of caregivers by
motivating and developing staff in a demanding client
care environment. Ensuring the utmost quality of care
is given at all times to our clients.
Invermere Inn
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY
East Kootenay Realty Insurance Division has
an immediate job opening for a full-time Level
One general insurance salesperson. Insurance
experience would be an asset but not required.
This position requires dependability, a
willingness to learn and good communication
skills. The individual should be self-motivated,
organized and enjoy working with the general
public.
Please drop off resume at East Kootenay
Realty Insurance Division, 1225A-7th Avenue,
Invermere, B.C. Attention Rose Marie Ball.
Closing date: July 31st, 2007.
SAFE HOMES PROGRAM
SUPPORT WORKER
Duties: The Safe Homes support worker is part of a team
of casual staff that agrees to carry a cellular phone and serve
scheduled on-call duty for the Safe Homes Program. Support
workers are on call on week days and evenings, weekends
and statutory holidays. When called out, the support worker
provides a confidential emergency service for the provision of
temporary, safe and supportive accommodation for women
and their children who have experienced or who are at risk
of abuse, threats or violence. Support workers will provide
transportation, information, support and, when appropriate,
follow-up support for women.
Application process and deadline:
Submit a resume and cover letter to
Pat Cope, Executive Director
Box 2289, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0
by 4:00 p.m., July 27th, 2007.
625 – 4th Street Invermere, B.C.
July 20, 2007
PIONEERCLASSIFIEDS
N E W S PA P E R
has an immediate opening for an
Assistant Graphic Designer
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a creative
environment and enjoy everything our resort community
has to offer.
You will lay out pages for our award-winning independent
newspaper, design advertising and work on several glossy
tourist and real estate publications.
Best of all, we have access to skiing, golfing, swimming and
thousands of miles of back country. Our community is an easy
three-hour commute from Calgary.
The key requirements are strong design skills and an ability to
work under pressure. A graphic design diploma is preferred,
but experience may be considered instead.
Please forward your resumé and cover letter to:
Elinor Florence, Publisher
The Columbia Valley Pioneer,
Box 868, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0
www.columbiavalleypioneer.com
Tel: (250) 341-6299 • Fax: (250) 341-6229
We Work At Play!
Voted “Best Conditioned Course in B.C.” in 2005, Eagle Ranch Golf Course is an 18-hole
championship golf course located in picturesque Invermere, British Columbia. This season
Eagle Ranch proudly unveiled a magnificent clubhouse, complete with an expanded Golf
Shop, full service dining room, meeting room and lounge.
At Eagle Ranch, our approach to golf operations is simple - we strive to provide the ultimate
guest experience - which means hiring and retaining employees who strive for excellence in
all that they do. We are looking for team players with a ‘can do’ attitude to contribute positively to our continued growth. Our ideal candidates will possess characteristics that reflect
our corporate values of caring, integrity, excellence, team spirit and financial responsibility.
Beverage Cart Servers
Spend the golf season outdoors, interacting with our guests each day! Eagle Ranch Golf
Course is accepting resumes for seasonal full-time or part-time beverage cart servers. This
position requires excellent communication and customer service skills, the ability to work
independently and a strong attention to detail. Serving It Right is a requirement; Food Safe
is an asset.
Restaurant Hostess
Saliken Fine Dining and Trader’s Lounge requires a full-time hostess. Providing efficient and
courteous service to our guests, candidates must possess superior communication skills and
professionalism. Strong organizational skills, a keen attention to neatness and cleanliness are
also required. Previous F&B experience as a bartender and/or server would be considered
an asset.
Resumes may be sent confidentially to:
Eagle Ranch Golf Course
RR#3, M-2, C-11, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K3
Email: [email protected] • Fax: 1-250-342-2563
We Work At Play!
Cooks
Your Dream Job Awaits at the Clubhouse at Eagle Ranch
We are looking for experienced cooks for year round positions. This
is your opportunity to develop your career and work in a professional
kitchen on a “from scratch” fine dining menu under acclaimed Executive
Chef Eric Wood. Be a part of the premier culinary team in the Columbia valley, with a competitive salary, great perks and room for personal
and professional growth in our rapidly expanding business. This is your
opportunity to put your creativity and love for food to work.
Resumes may be sent confidentially with cover letter describing interest to:
Eagle Ranch Golf Course
RR #3, M-2, C-11 Invermere, BC V0A 1K3
Fax: 250-342-2563
Weed
Warriors
wanted
Become a Weed Warrior and have some fun
chanting the anthem:
“We pulled noxious
weeds right out of the
ground. We want native
plants to stick around.
No soil erosion, let the
animals eat. These are
good reasons we took on
this feat.”
Spirits Reach is hosting Weed Warriors and
inviting you to join them
for a free event Saturday,
July 28th. Meet at 5 p.m.
at the Spirits Reach sales
office. There will be free
food, information on
invasive plant identification and methods of control, and all garbage bags,
gloves and seed are provided by donations from
Home Hardware, Saveon-Foods, Top Crop and
Interior Reforestation.
Along our highways
we are starting to see what
look like fields of beautiful wildflowers but are in
fact noxious weeds.
Help hand-pull a
patch of knapweed along
the shores of Columbia
Lake near Canal Flats.
This location is close to
water and therefore is
designated a pesticide free
zone. Invasive plants like
knapweed are becoming
an ecological concern in
the East Kootenay. An
imported pest from Europe, knapweed thrives in
disturbed and dry areas.
Under those conditions,
knapweed spreads rapidly
both because it produces
a huge number of seeds
and because it releases a
chemical that retards the
growth of other plants.
Go to www.weedwarriors.ca for more information or call 1-866weedwar.
July 20, 2007
OUR VALLEY LOCATIONS
Invermere:
A Touch of Dutch Flower
& Gift Shop
A&W Restaurant
AG Foods
All Things Beautiful
Anglz Hair Salon
Autowyze Services
Bavin Glassworks
Berkshire
Bliss Hair & Esthetics
Blue Dog Café
Bruce McLaughlin Financial
Chisel Peak Medical Centre
College of the Rockies
Columbia Garden Village
Columbia House Extended Care
Columbia Valley Employment
Centre
Columbia Valley Trading
Company
Columbia Valley Visitor Centre
Dairy Queen
Dave’s Book Bar
Details by JoAnne
DTSS
Duthie Medical Clinic
East Kootenay Insurance
East Kootenay Realty
Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena
Essentials Department Store
Fitz’s Flooring
Gallery Cafe
Gerry’s Gelati
Gone Hollywood
Grant’s Foods
Great Canadian Dollar Store
Greyhound Bus Depot
O’Sullivan Dental Clinic
Harrison McKay
Communications
High Country Properties
Home Hardware
Hubbard & Blakley Law Office
Huckleberry’s Restaurant
Inside Edge Sports
Interior World
In-Tune Music
Invermere and District Hospital
Invermere Barber
Invermere Curling Rink
Invermere Dry Cleaners
Invermere Family Chiropractic
Invermere Inn (every room)
Invermere Physiotherapists
Invermere Public Library
Kelly’s Restaurant
Konig Meats
Lake Auto Services
Lakeside Pub
Lambert Insurance
Lambert-Kipp Pharmacy
Lordco
Majestic U-Brew
Maria Dibb Medical Clinic
Mark Moneo, Optometrist
Meridian Mortgage
Monkey’s Uncle
Mustard Seed
Oasis Gifts
Pamper Yourself Spa
Penner’s Shoes
Pharmasave
Pieces From the Past
Quality Bakery
Ray Ferguson Realty
RCMP
Re/Max
Reddi-Mart Esso
Rob’s Bicycle Works
Royal Lepage
Selkirk TV - The Source
Sobeys
Station Pub
Subway
Sunsations Spa
Super 8 Motel
Superior Propane
Syndicate Board Shop
Tasty
Tex’s Coffee Works
The Back Door Wine Cellar
The Book Cellar
The Place Furniture Store
Tiffany’s Thredz
Tim Horton’s
Toby Theatre
Two-For-One Pizza
Valley Hair Styling
Warwick Interiors
Windermere:
Columbia Lake Band Office
Copper Point Golf Course
Skookum Inn
Valley Alley Bowling Centre
White House Pub
Windermere Family Foods
Windermere Valley Golf
Fairmont Hot Springs:
Bigway Foods
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
Fairmont Lodge
Fairmont Recreation Centre
Farside Pub
Jeffers Esso
Mountainside Rec Centre
Race Trac Gas
Riverside Golf
Riverside Recreation Centre
Smoking Waters Coffee
Canal Flats:
Canal Flats Family Foods
Gas Plus
Home Hardware
Radium Hot Springs:
Back Country Jacks
Bighorn Meadows
Canyon Campground
Horsethief Creek Pub & Eatery
Lambert Insurance
Meet on Higher Ground Coffee
Mountainside Market
Prestige Inn
Radium Hot Springs Pool
Radium Husky
Radium Liquor Store
Radium Petro Canada
Radium Hot Springs Esso
Red Valley Resort
Park Motel
Wildrose 2-4-1 Pizza
North of Radium:
Brisco General Store
Edgewater Post Office
Pip’s Country Store
Spillimacheen Post Office
Cranbrook:
Pages Emporium
Lotus Books
8000 COPIES PRINTED WEEKLY
VERIFIED BY THE CALGARY SUN
July 20, 2007
OUR CALGARY LOCATIONS
Acadia Rec
240-90 Ave SE
Chalks Billiards
15150 Bannister Rd SE
Fortune Car Wash
4715 Mac Tr SW
London House
5 flr, 505-4 Ave SW
Planet Organic
100, 10233 Elbow Dr SW
Alexander Centre
922-9 Ave SE
City Hall
800 Mac Tr SE
Long & McWade
105-58 Ave SW
Prince Donair
301-, 3132-26 St NE
Alta Theatre Projects
2 flr, 220-9 Ave SE
Coco Brooks
640-42 Ave SE
Francesco’s Italian Food
Store
3413-26 Ave SW
McKenzie Meadows Golf
Course
Amaranth Whole Foods
7 Arbour Lk Dr NW
Coco Brooks M
2020-32 Ave NE
Rainbow Pride
Resource Centre
1230A-17 Ave SW
Artspace
2 flr 1235-26 Ave SE
Coffee & Screams
555 Northmount Dr NW
Bad Ass Coffee
109, 683-10 St SW
Craving Bagels
N Tower Graces Centre
Foothills Hospital
Bad Ass Jacks Subs N
Wraps
400 Crowfoot Cres NW
Fresh Blends
311, 46-25 Varsity Dr NW
Gallery Cafe
608-7 St SW
Gondola Pizza
2758 Glenmore Tr SE
Gourmet Coffee
7674-8 St NE
Mediterranean Grill
6008 Mac Tr SW
Milky Way
1104-1 Ave NE
Saigon Vietnamese
Palace
460, 5255 Richmond Rd
SW
Mongolie Grill
1108-4 St SW
Skaters
40, 6130-1A St SW
Mount Royal House
140-10 Ave SW
Sunterra Market
1851 Sirocco Dr. SW
My Sub
100, 744-4 Ave SW
The Grind
908-8 Ave SW
Nellies In The Loop
2015-33 Ave SW
The Other Place
840-6 Ave SW
Triwood Community
2244 Chicoutimi Dr NW
Crossroads Market
1235-26 Ave SE
Green Bean
601-1 St SW
Big 4 Casino Stampede
Park
Danish Canadian Club
727-11 Ave SW
Greyhound Courier
833 Greyhound Way SW
Big Rock Brewery
5555-76 Ave SE
Decidedly Jazz
1512-4 St SW
Hages 212
1440-52 St NE
Blue River Bistro
227-11 Ave SW
Devonian Gardens
4 flr TD SQ
Hard Disk
1441-17 Ave SW
Oakridge Community
Centre
9504 Oakfield Dr SW
Bow Valley College
1st flr 332-6 Ave SE
Dino Rosa
9136 Mac Tr S
Harry Hays
220-4 Ave SE
Oh Canada
815-7 Ave SW
Buy Low Foods
11, 200-52 St NE
Divine Decadence
bsmt 720-17 Ave SW
Harry’s Pub
105-60 Crowft Cres NW
Pharaoh’s 17
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July 20, 2007
Lisa helps one village set up a grain bank
By Lisa M. Rohrick
Imagine a truck rolling into Invermere loaded
with sacks of wheat. It pulls into the parking lot of the
community hall. The caretaker jumps on his bicycle
and takes off to find Mayor Shmigelsky, who drops
what he’s doing and comes running. He welcomes the
driver and they sit together and drink water under the
shade of a tree while they wait for the village councillors to join them before the grain is unloaded. People
are running around town announcing the arrival of
the grain. Men, women and children flock around the
truck, chattering excitedly.
Not a very likely scenario, is it? Trucks of food arrive in Invermere all the time, and for most of us, our
only reaction is that they slow down traffic.
Imagine that you go for groceries and come home
with nothing but grain that you have to pound by hand
into flour before making a gruel for the evening meal,
cooking over the open fire. You stop on the way home
to pull a bowlful of leaves from a tree, with which you
will make a simple sauce. And this is on the menu day
after day after day . . . until there is no more grain.
Niger is the world’s poorest country, which holds
the Number One spot on the United Nations’ list of
“Least Livable Countries.” And this is where I live.
Millet is the staple of the diet here. Some wealthy
people buy up lots of millet when it is plentiful, and
then when the supplies run low, they sell it at three or
four times what they paid for it. People can’t afford it,
but they are given “credit” at exorbitant interest.
One solution to the problem is grain banks. Two
of the villages I visit asked for my help in getting grain
banks started. Here’s how it works. The village stocks
up on millet when the price is low (let’s say $25 for a
100 kg sack). The price will soon climb as high as $75
for that same sack, and the creditors will be selling it
for $100. But the villages that have grain banks can
sell it for $30, making it affordable for their people.
The village of Lambounti is only 13 kilometres
off a main road, but it’s 13 torturous kilometres of
four-wheeling through the sand. Several months ago
we hosted a group of Canadian doctors and nurses at
a three-day clinic in Lambounti. The Nigerian government requires that we charge for medical services, so
it’s about a dollar for adults and 50 cents for children
to see a doctor. The money goes back to the village.
A few weeks after the clinic, I returned to Lambounti and met with the chief and village elders to
discuss where they wanted this money to go. They
reached a decision quickly: a grain bank to help them
through the lean season before the harvest.
I went back to them with my list of requirements.
First, they must build a hut with a cement floor and a
solid door with two locks. Then they must choose three
people. Two of these people will keep the keys. They
both must be present before grain can be sold—this
decreases the temptation they may experience to give
grain to friends or family members without receiving
payment. The third person is the treasurer.
The chief readily agreed. “We need to have a part
in this too,” he said. “It is not good if we ask for help
and then sit and wait for you to do everything. We will
work together to have a grain bank.”
As promised, they made mud bricks, dried them
in the sun, and built a circular hut. They bought cement and made a floor. A grass roof topped the structure and a sturdy metal door was put in place.
Then came delivery day. The excitement and anticipation in the village was palpable—a bit like the
day of the Christmas parade in Invermere. It took
three trips in a Toyota Hilux. Each time we pulled into
town, a cheer rose from the crowd. People were tripping over each other trying to help unload it. And I
can’t tell you how many times I was thanked.
I wish you could all have as much fun at work as
I do. I am so privileged to be able to bring life-giving
grain to the poor in the world’s least livable country.
July 20, 2007
FAITH
Surprised by Invermere
Rev. Gerry Teichrob
Lake Windermere Alliance Church
My wife Ruth and I were recently invited to assist
Lake Windermere Alliance Church this summer while
their Pastor, Jared Enns, takes a break.
The last time we visited Invermere was ten years
ago - a quick stop for ice cream while on our way
south. We have been surprised by Invermere!
While out for our morning walks, or having coffee in your wonderful bakery, we have noticed how
friendly people are. Compared to where we live in the
lower mainland, the casual friendliness is refreshing.
Now I admit, we don’t know who is a local and who
is a visitor, but, if the folks at Lake Windermere Alliance Church are any indication, then we are certain
Invermere is very friendly place.
Why is this a surprise to us? We used to live in
Kelowna. We are familiar with the “summer invasion”
experience, and we tired of it rather quickly. From what
I understand the invasion is even larger here than in
the Okanagan. But we observe that the friendly spirit
remains. Another reason this is surprising is because
this community is undergoing an incredible amount
of nearly unstoppable change. A stop by at the local real estate display provided a serious reality check
about the economics of this kind of growth. I am sure
there are a variety of feelings about the growth explosion happening here. Some people might be feeling
some resentment now that Invermere has been “discovered” a little too much. Waves of change, perceived
as good and bad depending on one’s perspective, is the
result. Even so, the general friendliness of the community seems to prevail. Even the deer are friendly,
perhaps too friendly!
Being hospitable (even if it gets wearisome) is
commended as an admirable quality in the Bible. (I
Peter 4:9) Invermere seems to be rather “biblical” as
a hospitable community. Thank you, Invermere, for
your hospitality!
One last thought from a guest in your community, maybe a surprise for you. It’s about being “biblical” in another way. My father served on city council
in his community for four terms. I was able to get a
window into the many hours of service and some of
the stresses he experienced as an alderman. With the
development happening in Invermere I am sure there
are some significant pressures on those who serve on
this community’s municipal council. Now here’s the
surprise, various surveys report that 60-70 percent of
Canadians (whether religious or not) say they pray at
least once a week.
Besides being hospitable, the Bible also encourages
us to pray for our leaders. (I Timothy 2:2) How about
saying a prayer or two for your municipal leaders during this time of change and growth in your community and then letting them know you prayed for them?
They might just be surprised by Invermere, too.
Rev. Gerry Teichrob assists churches and non-profit
groups with leadership transitions and organization
health as a Transitional Pastoral consultant. [email protected].
Valley Churches
LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH
10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 22nd – Worship and Life Instruction.
Guest speaker: Rev. Gerry Teichrob.
Children’s Program, for ages 30 months to age 12,
during the morning service.
326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere • 342-9535
WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY
10:30 a.m. Sunday – Invermere – Christ Church Trinity
Rev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 342-6644
www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com
VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY
10 a.m. Sunday
Children’s Church during the message part of the service.
Sunday 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting
Senior Pastor Rev. John Cuyler • www.vcassembly.com
Highway 93/95, 1 km north of Windermere • 342-9511
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Canadian Martyrs Church, Invermere
Saturday 7 p.m. Mass • Sunday 9 a.m. Mass
St. Joseph’s Church, Hwy 93/95 Radium Sunday 11 a.m. Mass
St. Anthony’s Church, Canal Flats Saturday 4 p.m. Mass
Father Jose Joaquin • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 342-6167
ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE
Regular weekly worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
Christ Church Trinity 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere
Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564
RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Every Sunday 10 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m.
Every Wednesday 7 p.m., Bible Study
Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • Radium Seniors’ Hall • 342-6633
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTERDAY SAINTS
Sunday Service, 10 a.m. • Sunday School, 11 a.m.
Noon Sunday: Relief Society
President Grant Watkins • Columbia Valley Branch
5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 345-0079
Selkirk TV &
Appliance
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Electronics & Service
Christian Books, Music & Misc.
1229-7th Ave., Invermere
WE SELL REAL ESTATE
• Radium • Invermere • Panorama
• Windermere • Fairmont
342-6415
Call 341-6151
or
1-888-341-6155
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VIEWS TO BEHOLD
Timber Ridge I - 1st Choice
Immaculate wood & timber cottage
Parkland borders south & east sides.
Unobstructed views forever.
MLS# K163768
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - The children at the Lake Windermere Alliance Church Vacation Bible School raised
a whopping $777.77 via a bottle drive towards purchasing seven water filters for third world countries. The fundraising was a part of the “Turn on the Tap” program, which is a part of Samaritan’s Purse.
$1,495,000
July 20, 2007
www.ReMaxInvermere.com
Invermere
Toll Free: 1-888-258-9911
250-342-6505
Wende Brash
342-1300
Bernie Raven
342-7415
Ed English
342-1194
Cute Cottage
Private location minutes from the beach. Cute cottage features 3 bedrooms and 2
bathrooms with fenced yard. Covered front veranda ideal to enjoy hot summer days.
Close to golf, shopping and restaurants. MLS# K163545
Jan Klimek
342-1195
John McCarthy
Andy Smith
342-1758
342-1709
Your New Home
Bryan Hookenson
341-1266
Rob Rice
341-5935
Deborah-Kim Rice
342-5935
Calming Wetlands
Paul Glassford
341-1395
New ½ duplex in quiet neighborhood in Invermere offers open design one-oor living.
2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage bungalow is close to all the amenities Invermere
has to offer and within walking distance to town, hospital and schools. New Home
Warranty in place. MLS# K163630
Located on route to Wilmer, is a 4 bedroom home/cottage on 0.60 of an acre bordering
the wetlands. Large windows amplify your beautiful front row view of the wetlands
and Rocky Mountain range. Lots of space for the family. MLS# K163629
$379,000
Studio Loft
$420,000 + GST
Only One Available
Fort Point Area
Very bright studio loft unit in Panoramas Toby Creek Lodge, facing south with a great
ski hill view. Upgraded with new bedroom and living room furniture, newly tiled
entry, blinds, patio furniture. Nothing to do but come with your skis, bikes and golf
clubs. New Vision paid in full. MLS# K163667
Only one available in Invermere. R-1 vacant lot on at building site, close to town,
schools and all amenities. Great neighborhood to be a part of. Front yard faces Purcell
Mountain Range. No building commitment. MLS# K163780
One of the last available lots in the Fort Point area. Close to beach, tennis, and minutes
to downtown Invermere. Call Now. MLS# K163672
Fantastic Value
$299,000
Custom Log Building
$180,000
Great Location
Will accommodate a range of commercial uses, right on the main road in this
busy community; retail, restaurant, gym, ofces. Close to all south Columbia Lake
recreational amenities, public beach park, boat launch, golf course. MLS# K3700297
Fantastic value and mountain view from this Phase 2, Castlerock lot. This lot is nice
and at for a ranch style home, well treed with views of the Rockies out the front. No
GST on this lot which makes for great value so bring your plans or let us help design
for you. MLS# K163676
Located close to shopping and recreation, come enjoy the beautiful mountain views and
climate. This unit contains a wood burning replace and 2½ baths. MLS# K163643
$429,000
$149,900 + GST
$449,000
Ideal Location
$139,900
Corner Unit
Well-maintained 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home in
Pineridge Estates. Breathtaking views of the mountains
and the lake from your decks and close proximity to
all the schools makes this property an ideal home and
location. MLS# K163631
Comfort, size and location make this 3 bedroom,
21/2 bathroom, ski to your driveway, townhouse in
Aurora everything you could need. It is a corner unit
with views to the southwest. Excellent condition and
location. MLS# K163679
$539,000
$519,000 + gst
$299,900

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