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Vol. 12/Issue 20
Your Weekly Source for News and Events
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May 15, 2015
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Mobility issues addressed
with Mobi-Mat
By Breanne Massey
Pioneer Staff
The wheels are in
motion to help curb
mobility issues in the
Columbia Valley and
promote a sense of unity
in the outdoors.
Access in the Community for Everyone
(ACE)
spokesperson
Spring Hawes has helped
roll out a new asset
— the Mobi-Mat —
to help open doors for people with limited mobility or
wheelchairs.
“The District of Invermere has received a great new
asset to help make public access easier on uneven surfaces like sand and snow,” said Ms. Hawes. “Through
the combined efforts of ACE, the Panorama Foundation
and the District of Invermere (DOI), a portable, flexible roll-out mat has been purchased and donated to the
DOI. It is hoped that it will be used to improve access
at the beach and at public events, such as the Snowflake
Festival, Pond Hockey and Bonspiel on the Lake.”
The Mobi-Mat is a patented roll-out non-slip portable mat used to improve access for wheelchairs, strollers, bicycles and ATVs at beaches, condos and hotels. It
is made of 100 per cent polyester and recycled plastics to
offer people a safe and clean surface to access areas with
uneven surfaces.
“Although it’s great for wheelchairs,” said Ms.
Hawes, “it could be used by anyone with strollers, walkers, canes or crutches. It makes the surface smooth and
it’s portable.”
The goal is to increase accessibility at the beach or,
during the winter, over snow.
“This is one of the last initiatives that ACE is a part
of,” Ms. Hawes added. “We’ve been in the community
for quite a while now, but volunteer hours were in short
supply and we found (as a group) that it was more than
we could manage in our lives.”
She added the Mobi-Mat is now available for people
to use.
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hope that the district
embraces this new asset and uses it within
the community — that
would be our hope.”
DOI chief administrative officer Chris
Prosser was unavailable
to provide the specifics
about the rental use for the Mobi-Mat before The Pioneer
went to press. However, he said he is eager to make the
Mobi-Mat easily accessible to the community.
“We have not set a fee to rent it out, but community
groups will be able to use it if they need it,” Mr. Prosser
replied by email. “They will be able to sign out a key to
gain access to it and take it to their event. We will request
a security deposit of some kind to ensure it gets returned
in good shape and on time.”
MOTION NOTION — Above, Nicole Morgan pushes her
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May 12th. Below, from left to right, Katrien Dainard from
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VALLEY NEWS
Farmers’ market standoff looms over Invermere
By Steve Hubrecht
Pioneer Staff
Invermere is bracing for a farmers’ market standoff this
summer.
At its most recent meeting, on Tuesday, May 12th, Invermere council voted to approve an application from the
local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion to run a downtown farmers’ market on 6th Avenue starting this summer.
The district received two applications to operate a
downtown farmers’ market on 6th Avenue this summer, one
from the Legion and one from Julia Oaks, who has (together
with her mother) run the long-standing Invermere Farmers’
Market downtown since it began about 15 years ago.
District staff recommended to council to choose the
Legion as operator.
“I don’t think it will be a smooth transition. I think
with any transition there will be speed bumps. I think we
will have a competitor as Ms. Oaks will set up somewhere
else in the valley, but I think our downtown location is superior to any other in the valley,” said Invermere chief administrative officer Chris Prosser.
He added that concern has been voiced by the
downtown business community for a number of years
about the intent of the market, and correspondingly the
district has since been encouraging Ms. Oaks to register
the market as a non-profit society, run by a board of directors with more transparency.
Mr. Prosser said Ms. Oaks had indicated to the district
several times that she would proceed with registering as a
non-profit society, but has not yet provided the district with
the proof of registration and the breakdown of donations
for which the district has been asking.
“This issue has been discussed at Committee of the
Whole meetings at least five times previously, that’s why
we’re recommending moving forward with a change in
operator,” said Mr. Prosser. He added that although the
Legion has no experience running a large-scale farmers’
market, it is already registered as a non-profit society,
has organized other community events and markets, and
would get help with the market from Invermere events
co-ordinator Theresa Wood.
Councillor Greg Anderson said his preference is for
continuing to work with the current operator, Ms. Oaks.
“However it’s been three years we’ve been trying to
work with the current operator and we didn’t get those
tangible documents we asked for,” said Mr. Anderson.
“We need transparency and we haven’t been getting
it,” agreed councillor Al Miller. “If there are a few hiccups, so be it.”
“This is not just going to be a hiccup and I don’t
think we should downplay this. It will be a huge challenge. There will be a fair amount of blowback,” said
councillor Paul Denchuk. “We can’t take this lightly,”
he said, adding that downtown Invermere can’t afford
to lose out on the success of the farmers’ market, which
draws many people to town on Saturday mornings and
has taken more than a decade to build up.
The morning after the meeting, Ms. Oaks confirmed
to The Pioneer that she will continue to operate the official
Invermere Farmers’ Market in a new location on the same
day (Saturday morning) at the same time (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.).
“They (council) did re-award the location to the Legion, but they can’t re-award the market. It belongs to my
mother and I,” she said. “The Invermere Farmers’ Market,
as it is operated by my mother and I, will still run, just not
in downtown Invermere. It will be business as usual, perhaps even bigger and better.”
Ms. Oaks could not yet disclose the new location of
the market, but did confirm that about 90 per cent of her
vendors will move with her, and that she and her mother
have the name Invermere Farmers’ Market registered with
the government (which would likely prevent the same name
being used for the Legion-run market). It will start on Saturday, June 20th and run to the second Saturday in September, as usual. She also clarified the status of the market,
which already has a board of directors.
“We’ve been running as a non-registered non-profit
and it is being registered right now,” said Ms. Oaks.
In the end, council voted three to one at the meeting
in favour of changing operators and accepting the Legion’s
application to run a downtown market. Mr. Anderson, Mr.
Miller and Mr. Atterbury voted in favour of doing so, and
Mr. Denchuk voted against. Invermere mayor Gerry Taft
sat out the discussion and vote to avoid any perceived conflict of interest since his Gerry’s Gelati business is located
right beside the 6th Avenue market.
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RCMP Report
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Road. An adult female and male were in a
verbal argument. No assault had taken place.
• On Thursday, May 7th at 11:34 a.m.,
the Columbia Valley Detachment received
a complaint of theft of liquor from the liquor store in Invermere. Surveillance tape
revealed a suspect. The 51-year-old male
was later located and the bottle retrieved.
The liquor store simply wished the male to
be informed he is no longer welcome in the
store and will be refused service.
• On Thursday, May 7th, a pit bull
dog tied up in his yard in the 1700 block
of 10th Avenue was shot with a pellet type gun resulting
in a projectile being lodged into the dog. The residents in
the house heard what was described as a popping sound
and, when they went out to investigate, observed their
dog was bleeding from a wound. Our local vet examined
the dog and determined that, based on X-rays, the damage was caused by a pellet. The vet cleared the dog to
return home, stating any attempt to remove the pellet
may cause more injury. Anyone having any information
is requested to contact the detachment.
• On Saturday, May 9th at 3 a.m., Cranbrook Best
Western contacted the detachment to check on their
clerk in Radium as the clerk had been dealing with a
problem client. Police attended and assisted the clerk in
speaking to an adult male and female, advising any further complaints will result in their immediate eviction.
No further complaints were received.
• On Saturday, May 9th at 10:16 a.m., the detachment received complaint of theft of a wallet from a vehicle
parked in the 1200 block of 9th Street. The wallet was left
in plain sight on the console. A reminder to keep your
vehicles locked and valuables out of sight.
• On Saturday, May 9th at 6:30 p.m., the Invermere
Fire Department attended to the 100 block of 12th Avenue to deal with a grass fire believed to have been set
intentionally. A burnt towel was located in the area. Just
prior to the fire being detected. a group of youths were
observed in the same area.
• On Monday, May 11th at noon, police were called to
a disturbance complaint in the 200 block of Sub-Division
CV Detachment Open House
This event (May 27th, 5 to 8 p.m.)
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Floor Hockey challenge with DTSS
The Columbia Valley Detachment defended their Invermere Rotary Floor Hockey Challenge
Cup, defeating the DTSS Canucks 2-1 taking the best of
three; final 2-0. Have to give credit to the DTSS Canucks,
they were probably the most talented team thrown at us in
years, but unfortunately they came up against strong goaltending in Grant Simpson. I hear the kids took the defeat
hard. I would pass on this message to the kids I picked up
from a friend. You never lose, OK, there are only two outcomes. You either win or you learn something. You never
lose. I hope this encouraging message from a very compassionate Commander makes you losers feel better. How I
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Knowing at a young age that police work is where
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my high school teachers how some of the classes I had
no choice to take would not help me with my eventual
goal as a police officer. Physics? Really. Then I got into
traffic reconstruction, calculating speed and distance. Lots
of physics and math. Now I understand. English Drama
101 — how can this assist me with the path I have chosen?
I will often get out of my office and into the Constables’
bull pen and announce I’m about to do management by
walking about. Show them my caring side! How’s the kids?
How’s the family? Getting time out on the boat? What’s
new in your life? One of the Constables commented that I
came across pretty sincere. I walked away thinking on my
next trip home I have to track my drama teacher down
and let him know his efforts did not fail.
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Local efforts to aid Nepal grow
By Kevin Nimmock
Pioneer Staff
Pat and Baiba Morrow of Wilmer have dedicated
their lives to exploration and environmental activism.
Because of their travels to the far reaches of the world
and Mr. Morrow’s experience climbing Mount Everest,
the two have become attached to the country of Nepal
and its people over the years.
After the recent earthquake on April 25th and subsequent second major quake on May 12th, the Morrows
took the opportunity to make a difference by catalyzing
fundraising efforts in the Columbia Valley.
Prior to their “Heart of the Himalaya” Wings Over
The Rockies presentation on Friday, May 8th, the Morrows were told by the festival’s board of directors that all
of the money collected at the gate for their talk would be
donated to the Red Cross. The Morrows then asked their
audience to consider donating more.
“I find the generous donations to be a really good
community contribution to another mountain community over in the Himalayas,” Mr. Morrow said.
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Photo by Jenny Hubrecht
“If you hike on the trails in Nepal, the trails take you
right through the backyards of the people,” Mr. Morrow
said. “We represent economic wealth and they represent
spiritual wealth, but though there is this big financial divide, they warmly accept you into their lives.”
Mr. Morrow said the way Nepali people treat strangers is a big reason why so many people who
have travelled to Nepal are so passionate
about helping with relief efforts.
Following the Morrows’ presentation on
Friday night, another local, Deanna Empey,
told the story of her experience in Nepal after
the earthquake (her story and photos also ran
in last week’s Pioneer on page 12).
“Her heartfelt appreciation for how the
Nepali were willing to help her even under
duress came through loud and clear, and
added a sense of urgency to the relief efforts,”
Mr. Morrow said.
Ms. Empey echoed Mr. Morrow’s concerns that aid may still not be getting to the
people who need it most.
RUBBLE REMAINS —Valley resident Deanna Empey, who was in Ne“There are villages like the one Pravin,
pal for the earthquake, shared her story and photos (one is pictured here)
one of my guides, lives in that still have nothfollowing the Morrows’ Wings Over the Rockies presentation at DTSS on
ing,” she said. “Through a GoFindMe.com
Friday, May 8th. Photo by Deanna Empey
campaign, he was able to raise money to buy
similar presentation, this time organized by people who had medicine. It is frustrating to use some large charities, bebeen in Nepal during the first earthquake. Between the two cause it is unclear where the money goes.”
presentations, the Morrows helped raise just over $10,000
Ms. Empey said one of her biggest observations
for relief in Nepal, which will be doubled by the Canadian from her time in Nepal was how quickly the people she
Government after being donated to the Red Cross.
met came together to help each other.
“It is especially critical that the hill people get food
“On the Monday already we were dealing with putand medical supplies, as well as some shelter,” Mr. Mor- ting food rations together, and that night there was a
row said. “All the focus has been on the Kathmandu Val- candlelight vigil and local people were giving money and
ley. In fact, up in the hill country around Everest and clothes,” she said. “These are people that have nothing.
many other valleys, there are many villages where 75 per We should recognize that these people are the same as us,
cent of the houses are uninhabitable.”
but they need more right now.”
According to Mr. Morrow, the Red Cross will be foTo continue to help out as much as they can, the Morcusing its efforts on helping those in more remote areas, rows are giving away their ebook, Heart of the Himalaya,
like in the hills. Mr. Morrow said he and his wife feel a for free until the end of May to anymore who donates $10
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PERSPECTIVE
Market mayhem
By Nicole Trigg
Pioneer Staff
Though rumours have swirled through the community for years, the news the Invermere Farmers’ Market is
actually moving out of its long-term 6th Avenue location
will still be greeted by dismay and disbelief.
The market, after years in the making, has become
a downtown Invermere mainstay and as much of a local
attraction as the quaint main street and nearby Kinsmen
Beach. It’s no secret there’s been strife between the market and nearby businesses who have resented the honorary
not-for-profit status granted by the District of Invermere
while it’s waited patiently for Julia Oaks to register. Meanwhile, business owners have been paying rent and property taxes only to see competing vendors cash in on the
summer weekends with very little overhead.
Concerns were also voiced last year about how the market approached the 2014 Valley Appreciation Day, when
the downtown was closed to traffic and the market set up
on pedestrian friendly 7th Avenue — with vendors facing
each other, their stalls backing onto the sidewalks, effectively forcing the crowds to walk down the centre of the street
instead of where the love could have been shared between
the market and storefront businesses. Then again, there’s the
argument that the businesses have benefited because the
market has brought more foot traffic to the downtown.
Regardless, the district has now thrown down the
gauntlet and whether it works or not remains to be seen.
Either the situation will resemble the recent Alberta election in which Progressive Conservative party leader Jim
Prentice did the right thing and called an early election,
only for his party to lose the majority of its seats with him
resigning from politics forever, or the new direction will
inspire a more constructive and collaborative relationship
between the new market and local businesses that focuses
more on mutual enhancement than competition.
But wherever the market moves to (the Athalmer Highway area is a likely destination), the crowds will surely follow,
because the vendors are just that good. So while the district
feels it’s doing the right thing for its taxpaying business community, the short-term consequences may be temporarily
painful until the new market makes it. Crafty vendors will
have booths at both, unless exclusivity is part of the deal.
Historical Lens
When salmon swam the Salmo River
Although this submitted historical photo isn’t local to the Columbia Valley, it does shed some light on Columbia
River history that is relevant to everyone living in the Columbia Basin region. Jim Hearn (left) and John Walbeizer
(right) hold up giant Chinook salmon caught in the Salmo River in the late 1930s. Many Kootenay streams boasted spawning salmon like these prior to completion of the Grand Coulee Dam in Washington State in 1941, which blocked the huge
salmon from swimming further up the Columbia River into Canada. If you have any more information, email us at
[email protected].
Photo courtesy of the The Columbia River Round Table
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LETTERS
Why every vote counts
in the 2015 election
Dear Editor:
If you care about Canada, and you
don’t like what Stephen Harper is doing to our country, you need to know
how important it is to get out and vote
in the upcoming October 19th, 2015
Federal Election.
That seems like a long time away, but
what I find as I travel throughout this region is that people are talking about how
best to ensure that we stop the Harper
Conservatives. People are trying to decide which party Kootenay Columbia
voters should support in order to unseat
the current Conservative MP.
It’s important to know the numbers.
The new Kootenay Columbia riding goes
from Revelstoke to Cranbrook, the Elk
Valley to Nelson. The addition of Nelson, Kaslo and Salmo to the old boundaries means this is no longer a sure-win
riding for the Conservatives.
When you take the votes cast in the
last federal election in 2011 and allocate
them to the new riding, it looks like this:
Conservatives – 26,447 votes; NDP –
20, 510 votes; Green – 3,395 votes; Liberal – 1,845 votes; Other – 610 votes.
With the high level of dissatisfac-
tion felt by voters with Stephen Harper’s
record, it is very unlikely that the Conservative’s 50 per cent vote share in this
riding will hold. This gives progressive
voters a real chance, but only if we do
not split the progressive vote.
It is clear from the numbers that
there is only one party and one candidate that can beat the Harper Conservatives in this riding. That party is the
NDP, and I am that candidate.
What do I offer? I have devoted my
whole life to serving the public, working
to protect the environment, and caring
for people in my community.
As a former Mayor of Cranbrook
and former Kootenay Regional Manager
for the BC Ministry of Environment, I
am an experienced leader who understands and will properly represent the
whole region.
It is time for this area to be represented by someone who will speak out
strongly for our best interests. That’s why
I’m running to be your next Member of
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Pioneer Staff
Ongoing renovation work at Cenotaph Park has
fallen behind schedule and will not be completed by the
May long weekend, as it was meant to.
The issue was brought up by councillor Al Miller at
the most recent Invermere council meeting on Tuesday,
May 12th.
“I’ve been talking with some of the business people
downtown. They’re showing some concerns (about the
delay). Their bottom lines have been dropping,” said
Mr. Miller, asking staff for an update.
Invermere’s chief administrative officer Chris
Prosser responded that local company Max Helmer
Construction Ltd. (which is doing the work) had relayed to the district in its Friday, May 8th report that it
was a least 10 days behind schedule, with the company
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The Village of Canal Flats has agreed to rent a room
in the Columbia Discovery Centre to the Family Resource Centre for a lump sum payment of $1 for the
next five years.
The partnership aims to improve access to programming and attract new families to the community.
“We are very excited to see services come to Canal
Flats, such as the Family Program, Youth Outreach and
Engagement, Employment Services, Early Learning Centre for children under six and their families,” said Mayor
Ute Juras by email. “This will not only help existing families access these programs where they live, but will also
help (us) in attracting new families to the community.”
The opportunity to expand community programming to Canal Flats has encouraged positive change, according to Family Resource Centre executive director Pat
Cope.
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that meets the needs of individuals coming in for appointments is one of the biggest barriers in the valley. We have a
transportation system, but it’s pretty rudimentary.”
She added that travelling to an appointment with
children is not always the easiest task.
“It can be challenging,” said Ms. Cope. “We can do a
better job of serving our catchment area in the north and
south with a satellite office… (and) a hub in Invermere
— one in the south and one in the north.”
While the programs that are being delivered in Canal Flats are still tentatively scheduled, Ms. Cope is eager
to offer what’s needed to improve life for the community.
She showcased the Canal Flats satellite office to representatives from the Ministry of Children and Family Development during a tour on May 7th and expects to see
them return for a follow up on the project this fall.
The Family Resource Centre is setting up their location now and Ms. Cope believes the office will be open
up to four days a week.
“The space is really welcoming and I think people
are going to feel really safe and comfortable there,” said
Ms. Cope, adding there’s a grand opening being scheduled. “But the dates have yet to be determined.”
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“The District of Invermere has made it really clear
that the entire main street (7th Avenue) must be open
for the May long weekend. We are pushing them really
hard to get going,” said Mr. Prosser, adding the new
target date for having all the park’s hard surfaces (concrete pouring and brick laying) done is May 31st at
the absolute latest. “It’s disappointing to see minimal
staff on site and then, when we start pushing, all of a
sudden there’s about 10 workers out there. It should be
going full tilt from now on.”
Invermere mayor Gerry Taft expressed frustration.
“If the hard surfaces are done by the end of May, I guess
we can live with that. Any later we can’t,” he said, adding
the delay underscores how impractical it would be to try
to do a complete downtown revitalization all at once.
“You’d have to totally rip up main street for more than
a summer. It would be completely unacceptable,” said
Mr. Taft, adding the piecemeal approach the district has
used the past few years is far better.
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non-violent and supervised activities that will curb them from getting into trouble with
drugs, alcohol and vandalism,” said Mr. Chapman. “I work at all three schools in town
and I promote it at each one of the schools. The kids are relieved. Families always appear
The number of families plagued by the growing cost of signing their children up for relieved and happy that their child is able to participate in the sports that are offered in
sports and recreational activities is on the rise.
our community.”
Some families start saving to cover the cost of selected children’s activities at the start
In addition, Family Resource Centre director of program management Michele Neiof the year, but not everybody can afford it. For them, there is help.
der has been helping families look at the big picture that comes from participating in
Invermere’s Canadian Tire owner, Craig Knapp, is working toward helping needy receiving funding from JumpStart.
families cover the cost of enrolment and membership fees
“Study after study proves that kids who are involved in
for sports programming by hosting the annual JumpStart
physical activities have good self-esteem,” said Ms. Neider.
“We gave out a little over $15,000 to kids in
fundraiser on Saturday, May 30th.
“They’re healthier and it builds their self-confidence. It creneed in the Columbia Valley last year.”
“JumpStart Day is a time for us to highlight the Canaates a positive outlet in their life so they’re less likely to fall
dian Tire JumpStart Charity and try to earn some (donainto risky behaviours and it keeps obesity away.”
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tions) to help out the community,” said Mr. Knapp, noting
Mr. Knapp began hosting the JumpStart initiative in
Owner, Canadian Tire Invermere
100 per cent of financial contributions will remain with
the valley during 2013 and is eager to see the community
Columbia Valley-based families. “It all stays local. In fact,
embrace it with open arms once again.
all of the administrative costs for the program are paid for by our organization so nothing
“We gave out a little over $15,000 to kids in need in the Columbia Valley last year,”
comes out of the funds that we build through fundraising.”
said Mr. Knapp. “In and around Invermere… I think there was about some 69 kids that
Families who are struggling financially are eligible to apply for funding through the were helped, so that was a tremendous amount of support that was given out to kids.”
Canadian Tire JumpStart Charity.
While there is no cost to attend the event, financial contributions are strongly en“The program is extremely flexible,” said Mr. Knapp. “In fact, it’s designed to be couraged. Mr. Knapp is optimistic there will be a community barbecue in-store if the
adapted to whatever the needs are for the individual child, as long as it’s a sport or a health board approves his request.
physical activity.”
“I’m not sure what we’re going to do yet,” he said with a chuckle. “There’s probably
Canadian Tire JumpStart Charity chapter member Matthew Chapman has been going to be a barbecue and we’re going to be asking for donations, but right now it’s all
busy trying to recruit students from the school system to help them make the most of the tentatively scheduled while we’re waiting for the health board to approve us.”
opportunity to have funding that helps cover the cost of sports.
Check upcoming issues of The Pioneer for event details. For more information about
“It’s a really positive program for youth of all ages to be able to participate in positive, the initiative, visit www.jumpstartcanadiantire.ca.
By Breanne Massey
Pioneer Staff
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BOOK REVIEW
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TRIO TRIBUTE
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Back on the track
The wait is over for local roller derby fans. The Invermere Killer Rollots women’s roller derby team is
back in action on Saturday, May 23rd at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena against the Canmore
Lady Macs for what‘s panning out to be one of the team’s most competitive bouts ever.
Turn to page 14 for details.
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May 15, 2015
Book Review: The Sisters Brothers
Reviewed by Andrew Wawtt
Bishop’s Book Store & Coffee Lounge
Written by B.C. born author Patrick DeWitt , The Sisters Brothers is a fresh take on the
Old Wild West genre that has won the hearts
of many readers in the past. But be warned,
this ain’t your Grand Daddy’s Louis Lamour
novel folks. Forget blazing sunsets, freckle-faced
farm kids or guitars that softly weep. Instead,
we say hello to the world of the Sisters Brothers
— Charlie and Eli — two ornery men who set
out south to San Francisco on a (paid) mission
to kill. And all along the way, the river of blood shed in this
book is high enough to soak a horse’s belly.
That being said, there are also some tender, poetic
elements mixed in to this oft brutal story as portrayed
in the younger brother’s constant questioning
of when and why to kill. Justice, or at least
cowboy justice, in the Old Frontier Days still
came with a pang of guilt even though the
situation often meant kill or be killed. Decisions were made swiftly and the punishment was always severe. And despite all the
hunger, death and loneliness that was to be
found along the steep winding trails, this
book still has many memorable elements of
humour. Tragic, suffering humour, but humour that will make you grin nonetheless.
The brothers’ journey through the lawless
West is set mostly in Oregon and California, but it could almost be anywhere considering how little detail is devoted to
the landscape. Here again, DeWitt’s style breaks away from
the traditional format of “The Western” by replacing images
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of the wild unbroken trail with that of up-close, ruthless
and frequent combat. The cast of characters encountered by
the brothers are at times pathetic and vulnerable, but then
again, many are capable adversaries, just as quick to violence
as a cornered rattlesnake and, as such, the boys suffer many
a serious wound.
Readers of Cormac McCarthy and Elmore Leonard
will love this novel’s style, but if you prefer Steinbeck or
more classic John Wayne type stuff, then it might be best
to stay away. If in fact, dear reader, you enjoy this recommendation, then also check out DeWitt’s first novel — Ablutions, also most highly recommendable. And speaking of
Cormac McCarthy, his epic book Blood Meridian is by far
the most violent book I have come across in thirty years of
heavy reading. So my advice today: try out The Sisters Brothers first and if that suits your tastes, only then try saddling
up to McCarthyian levels of cowboy gore.
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Doors open at 5:30 • Dinner at 6:30
June 20, 2015 @ 4pm - 8pm
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Friday, May 15th
• May long weekend Boogie Bash at Bud’s Bar &
Lounge. May 15th No cover charge featuring DJ Juice.
May 16th $5 cover charge featuring Bruce E.p. May
17th, No cover, featuring The Jamies with the Otters
and Locals night.
• 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: From May 15th – May 28th
Permaculture Design Certification at the College of the
Rockies and Groundswell Community Greenhouse.
For more information email info@groundswellnetwork.
ca or call 250-342-3337.
• 6 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre (SYC) Rockband Night.
• May 15 – Sun, May 17, Crescent Heights Senior High
School Reunion, Calgary, 100th Celebration. 1019-1st
Street N.W. To register visit crescentheightsalumni.ca or
call 1-855-424-2586.
the Invermere Public Library, every Saturday. For more
info, go to invermere.bclibrary.ca.
Tuesday, May 19th
• 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Cooking workshop.
• 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: SYC Opt night. Have one of your
Youth workers accompany you to the clinic and assist
you with the resources you need.
Wednesday, May 20th
• 4:30 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphic Design program. Must
pre-register. Email [email protected] or call
250-342-3033.
• 6 - 8 p.m.: SYC Drop-in Girls Only Group.
Thursday, May 21st
• 4 - 8 p.m.: SYC open gym.
• 4:30 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphic Design program. Must
250-342-3033.
• 5 - 6 p.m.: Every Thursday evening, enjoy the Wine
Tasting in the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Lobby.
Learn about BC wines from our in-house sommelier,
$10 per person.
• 7 p.m: Friends of Kootenay National Park AGM at
the Prestige Inn in Radium Hot Springs. Presentation:
Building on Success - Wildlife Crossings in Kootenay
National Park by Darren Quinn, Wildlife Crossing
Project Manager.
• 7 p.m.: Texas Hold ‘em Tournament every Thursday
at Invermere Legion.
Westridge Dr. For more information email info@
groundswellnetwork.ca or phone 250-342-3337.
• 10 a.m.: Crazy Soles Nipika Trail Run at Nipika
Resort. Register prior to event at new.zone4.ca for more
information visit nipika.com/crazy-soles-nipika-trail-run.
• 10 a.m.: Windermere Community Association
AGM at Windermere Community Hall, followed by
Potluck luncheon.
• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Purcell Mountain Painters Art Sale
at 503 7th Ave. Invermere, next to Grant’s Foods. Local
artists at work.
• 7 p.m.: SYC Movie and popcorn night.
• 7:30 p.m.: Killer Rollbots Roller Derby game at Eddie
Mountain Memorial Arena. Beer garden, concession,
and half time entertainment! All ages welcome. $10 for
Adults, $5 for kids.
Monday, May 25th
• 4 - 5:30 p.m.: SYC Employment Readiness program.
Must pre-register. Email [email protected] or
call 250-342-3033.
• 6 - 7:30 p.m.: SYC Skills for life program.
Tuesday, May 26th
• 5 - 6 p.m.: SYC Trivia Night.
Wednesday, May 27th
• 4:30 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphic design program. Must
250-342-3033.
• 6 - 8 p.m.: SYC Drop-in Boys Only Group.
Friday, May 22nd
Thursday, May 28th
• 10 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.: Artym Gallery shows Cameron
Bird, Bayot Heer and Vance Theoret exhibition till
May 22.
• 12 - 6 p.m.: Summer Kickoff Party at the Radium
Hot Springs visitor centre. Visit radiumhotsprings.com
for details.
• 7 p.m.: SYC Foosball tournament night.
• 5 p.m.: May 22 - May 24, Wetlandkeepers Course
is 2½ days of workshops that educate participants
about wetland conservation. This is a hands-on,
free fieldwork course that provides participants with
technical skills to steward their own wetland. For more
information contact [email protected] or
visit wetlandkeeperswindermere.eventbrite.ca
• 6 p.m.: SYC Karaoke Night.
• 4 - 8 p.m.: SYC open gym.
• 4:30 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphic design program. Must
250-342-3033.
Sunday, May 17th
Saturday, May 23rd
• 9 p.m.: 80’s DJ party at the Farside Inn Fairmont.
• May 23rd & Sunday May 24th Radium Car Rally.
Visit radiumhotsprings.com for details.
• 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Garage Sale at Akisqnuk First Nation
Arbor. Food and items for sale as well as breakfast.
• 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Plant Sale and Open House at
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Saturday, May 16th
Monday, May 18th
• Hoodoo Grill celebrates its 10th anniversary. Call
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Killer Rollbots pumped up for
upcoming derby
By Kevin Nimmock
Pioneer Staff
The Invermere Killer Rollbots are back and they are
looking to show their continued dominance over opposing roller derby teams from B.C. and Alberta.
The Rollbots have an upcoming home game against
the Lady Macs from Canmore, a team they have been looking to compete against for three years. The game is at 7:30
p.m. on Saturday, May 23rd at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids.
“Both teams have a number of veteran players as
well as new skaters, so it should be a good match up,”
said team captain Jess de Groot in an email.
Roller Derby is popular in the Columbia Valley because it combines the atmosphere of a community festival with a high-impact, fast-paced sport.
The sport involves two teams of five players roller
skating in the same direction around a track. Gameplay
consists of short matchups, called jams, in which a scoring player from both teams, called jammers, score points
by lapping members of the opposing team.
At the Rollbots’ upcoming game, fans will be able
to partake in an Arrowhead Brewing Company beer garden. There will also be a half-time belly dancing performance from Arabian Mountain Spice.
“Invermere is a great supporter of roller derby,” said
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Ms. de Groot. “We always have great attendance at our
home games and the crowd really gets into it.”
She attributes her team’s popularity to their success in
recent competitions. She said the team plays at a high level,
allowing audience members to see something truly unique.
“The Rollbots are a fun team to watch,” said Ms.
de Groot. “We have some heavy hitters and skilled jammers. We work hard to find teams that will challenge us
and play good derby so we can put on a great show for
the audience.”
The Rollbots used to be part of the East Kootenay
Roller Derby League before disaffiliating this winter.
Last year, the Rollbots won the league championship after beating the Bavarian Barbarians from Kimberley.
On June 6th, the Rollbots will have a rematch against
the Barbarians in Invermere. Ms. de Groot said she is
looking forward to the clash with her team’s closest rival.
“We have played the Barbs quite a few times, and
it’s always a very high-action, intense game,” she said.
“It will be very interesting to see the two teams meet up
again on the track.”
With few competitive sports available to women in
Invermere, roller derby has provided an exciting opportunity for women looking to compete.
“It’s a unique opportunity to see these women who
live regular lives in our town, get on roller skates and be
very physical and athletic,” Ms. de Groot said.
La Cafamore is in its sixth season of performing
chamber works in the Kootenays. The trio consisting of Angela Snyder (violin), Alexis More (viola)
and Carolyn Cameron (piano) is returning to Christ
Church Trinity in Invermere on Friday, May 22nd to
perform works exclusively by women composers. “Some of my favourite concerts have been those
featuring works by women,” said Ms. Cameron. “I’m
not sure if it’s the thrill of discovering a hidden jewel, promoting the talented underdog, or just getting
completely involved in amazing works. I’m always
surprised these pieces aren’t performed more often.” The dissemination of classical music into the
popular consciousness involves several steps: talented
composers, willing publishers, able performers and a
public receptive to the work. If any of these steps is
missing, great works can be overlooked. Take the case
of Fanny Mendelssohn. “By all accounts, she was every bit as talented as
her younger brother, Felix,” said Ms. Cameron, “but
her family and society’s belief that women should
not seek careers in music resulted in Felix publishing
many of her works under his name.” One such work became a favourite of Queen Victoria. The Queen, upon meeting Felix, asked him to
play her favourite song to him. Felix sheepishly confessed that the music was, in fact, written by his sister, Fanny. Even to this day, many of Fanny’s over 450
works remain unpublished.
Rebecca Clarke’s works were largely ignored during
her lifetime, even though she is considered one of the
most important composers from the period between
WWI and WWII. She would sometimes use a male
alias for some of her works, and received much greater
praise for those works than the works performed under
her own name. It wasn’t until very late in her life that
some interest in her compositions occurred. La Cafamore is excited to return to Invermere. “We get such an enthusiastic audience,” said Ms.
Cameron. “We hope that they will appreciate the
works. This music deserves a prominent place in the
classical music repertoire.”
The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets can
be purchased at Tiffany’s Thredz. The cost is $15 for
adults, $12 for students/seniorss and children under
12 are free.
May 15, 2015
Effusion’s Seventh Heaven
By Stephen Lebovits
Effusion Art Gallery +
Glass Studio
If Seventh Heaven can be loosely
interpreted as the state of great joy and
happiness, then Effusion Art Gallery
+ Glass Studio is just about to enter it!
Heather Cuell, Effusion’s owner
and resident artist, threw open the
doors of her gallery/studio space
almost seven years ago to this day,
and has since been bringing some of
Canada’s most talented and versatile
contemporary artists to Invermere
and the Columbia Valley region.
“It’s been a fun and interesting
ride so far," she coyly admits, adding "I’m still having fun, discovering
new artists, expressing my own creativity and meeting new people.”
This year has seen Effusion update its interior as well as its roster
of talent.
Upon venturing inside this main
street creative hub, you’ll find the
likes of Kimberly Kiel, David Zimmerman, Verne Busby and other notable Canadian talents, but you’ll also
learn about Valerie Allard, Michael
Cameron, Danielle Champoux,
Shannon Craig, Veronica Funk, Sarinah Haba and Sarah Hillock — all
new artists to the Effusion fold.
But Effusion is not only a place
to showcase Canada-wide talent,
it’s also the showroom for Heather’s
own work.
Kiln-formed glass has been
around since the Bronze Age, however, Cuell’s twist on it is in using
this versatile medium to create more
functional/architectural pieces.
‘I like chunky glass, and my
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work reflects that, as well as my connectivity to nature,” she says.
The scope of Cuell’s work is vast
as she works closely with her clients
to create a myriad of custom-made,
functional, sculptural and architectural pieces ranging in size from
small decorative tiles to featured
walls and beyond. Popping into Effusion usually gives you an idea of
where Cuell’s work is presently at, as
it proudly stands amongst that of her
artistic peers.
“Effusion is a place to discover
just some of Canada’s leading contemporary talent, of which there is
abundance,” she says.
So, what’s up Effusion’s sleeve
for the 2015 summer season?
To kick it all off, Bragg Creek,
AB artist David Zimmerman will be
creating live, this Saturday, from 11
a.m. to 4 p.m. Zimmerman, known
for his textured, glossy bear paintings, is a gallery favourite who will
be sharing with onlookers some of
his artistic secrets.
Effusion’s Summer Creative Series will be regularly showcasing guest
artists as they too create live, on-site
for everyone to enjoy, including a solo
exhibition by Balgonie, Saskatchewan
artist Kimberly Kiel running from
July 17th through the 26th.
"Kimberly is a very well-received
and busy artist, and for her to take
the time to create a large body of
work exclusive to Effusion is quite
a coup. We are very excited about
that!” says Cuell.
So, when you’re around, why not
drop by and check out Effusion. Canada has many very talented artists, some
of whose work is right here in town.
David Zimmerman will be at Effusion Saturday, May 16th, from 11
a.m. to 4 p.m.
To see Effusion’s Summer Creative
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This May long weekend, the
Artym Gallery presents “Oil, Gold
& Stone,” an exhibition featuring new work by painter Cameron Bird, goldsmith Bayot Heer,
and stone sculptor Vance Theoret.
These artists are exceptional in their
respective fields, and you can watch
all three working at the gallery on
both Saturday, May 16th from 10 STONE STAR — This enigmatic work titled Cleara.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, May ly Dancing by stone sculptor Vance Theoret is just one
17th from noon to 4 p.m.
example of the many unique art pieces on display at
Cameron Bird has been a reg- the Artym Gallery in Invermere until May 22nd.
ular at the Artym Gallery for over a Photo submitted
decade; his strong brushstrokes and
and unique gemstones with him for the
unmistakable style have made him
a favourite with new and established col- weekend, and will be on hand to create
lectors alike. Cameron paints western Ca- stunning jewelry designs.
Stone sculptor Vance Theoret is a
nadian landscapes in the tradition of the
Group of Seven. He starts with a plein-air tradition at the Artym for May long
(on location) study, and will create a stu- weekends. For several years, he has done
dio piece from that study. His demonstra- a “Name the Bear” contest at the galtions will consist of creating study paint- lery, with this year being no exception.
ings from start to finish. This show also The person who comes up with the best
features several of Bird’s extremely popu- name will win an original bear sculpture!
lar wildlife paintings, and some of his Vance will be carving outside the gallery
newest explorations into acrylic painting. all weekend, so stop by several times to
Bayot Heer is a jeweller who has been see the sculpture come into fruition. This
recognized internationally for his skill. show features not just Theoret’s signature
He has been published in the renowned bears, but several birds as well, and a huge
international publication Masters: Gem- variety of stones from all over the world.
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tym
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His original jewelry is unique, architectural and beautiful to look at. It is sim- online at www.artymgallery.com, but this
ply exquisite when worn. Along with new long weekend you should not miss the opjewelry, Bayot will be bringing several rare portunity to watch these masters at work!
Valley artists fill Pynelogs’ walls
By Chloe Danielle Marson
Assistant Summer Curator
We are in full swing down at Pynelogs Arts and Cultural Centre, having already exhibited five weeks of work created by valley locals, children and adults alike.
We kicked off the season on April 7th with the ever-whimsical Art from the
Heart exhibit and auction. If you didn’t make it in to see the local elementary
school children’s masterworks, you missed out on a wall of blue cats, beautiful
renditions of Group of Seven mountain ranges, brightly coloured collaged owls,
dynamic city-scape horizons, and many, many other delightfully creative projects.
Well done to all the young artists, a big thank you to their teachers, and a
huge thanks to Natalie Ruby and her team of volunteers for co-ordinating the
show. This big old house came alive with colour and excitement, thanks to everyone’s dedication.
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May 15, 2015
April 28th was the start of a two-week run of four
separate shows, each with their own theme, but together creating a takeaway impression of the importance
and beauty of nurturing community and culture:
Pat and Baiba Morrow’s Heart of the Himalaya photography exhibit, previously held in Banff’s
Whyte Museum, showcased the landscape, ritual, and
peoples of the Himalayas without glamour or bias.
Thirty years of travelling between the Himalayas,
capturing and celebrating the different cultures, have
resulted in a photographic essay that pull the viewer
right inside each photo, wrapping the viewer up in a
moment caught in time. It has been inspiring to see
a life’s worth of work culminated in this manner —
thanks to Pat and Baiba for following their passion
and sharing all that they discovered along the way!
Marla Oliver’s Then and Now: Repeat Photography of the Lake Windermere Area exhibit has
been an eye-opening experience for everyone who
has had a chance to view it. Interactive flip boards
showing before and after shots of key locations (like
the CPR Lodge, and Lake of the Hanging Glacier)
have given old memories new life, and a refreshed
context within the modern transformations and resilience of Lake Windermere’s landscape and cultural
growth. The exhibition moves to the Invermere Pub-
lic Library from May 13th to June 13th, and will live
permanently in the Windermere Museum thereafter.
Sharing a common theme of Fossils and Feathers, the Wings Over the Rockies and Lil’ Peeps art
shows gave contributing artists a place to explore
and expand on the geologic history of the area with
Trilobites, native bird species, and various types of
shells. The daycares and child care centres responsible for Lil’ Peeps did a spectacular job showcasing
the theme with bird masks, hand-made replica fossils, a diorama of Earth’s phases, and miniature nests,
among other things. Artists involved in the Wings
art show dressed the walls with inspired interpretations of fossils and feathers, both abstract and realistic. Thanks to everyone who participated!
Up next at Pynelogs, a group show with artists
Elizabeth Segstro, Kathleen Stead, Karen MacRae,
Rowena Sinha, Sandy Orsten, and Sherry Ponych
will hold space for two weeks from May 12th to
24th, with the opening night reception on Friday,
May 15th, from 5 to 9 p.m. You can expect to see
fine illustrations, batik-style paintings, and various
landscape interpretations. Don’t forget to stop in for a bite to eat at the
Pynelogs Cafe. Owners Kristine Hajas and Ruth
King have a delicious, wholesome daily menu to
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YOUR MONEY
Low interest rates and mortgages
Low interest rates have affected many aspects of the
economy. Bond prices rose, which means yields fell. In
fact, shortly after the Bank of Canada cut the overnight
lending rate from one per cent to 0.75 per cent, the fiveyear Government of Canada bond rate touched a new
low of 0.58 per cent.
This yield erosion has allowed lenders to slash promotional fixed-rate mortgages. Currently, TD Bank is
offering the lowest advertised rate ever for a major Canadian bank on a five-year fixed term, 2.74 per cent.
But aside from saving money, what are the long-term
implications of rock bottom interest rates on mortgages?
Mortgage wars
According to the British Columbia Real Estate Association, on a seasonally adjusted basis, March saw the
most home sales of any month since December 2009.
Though it’s hard to say why sales have increased, the
BCREA believes it’s due to historically low interest rates
and rising consumer confidence.
It’s true that mortgage rates are at all-time lows. In
April, Meridian Credit Union in Ontario made headlines for offering 1.49 per cent for an 18-month term,
advertising the rate as the “lowest posted mortgage rate
in Canadian history.” West of the Rockies, other rates
made headlines, such as Bank of Montreal’s 10-year fixed
term at 3.64 per cent.
The impact
Low interest rates makes it more affordable to finance purchases, but also tend to drive prices up. For
example, consider a 25-year, $500,000 mortgage with a
five per cent interest rate would require a payment of
$2,908 per month and cost $24,510 in interest during
the first year. If rates fell to three per cent, the same mortgage would be $2,366 per month, with an annual interest cost of $14,720.
Because real estate is a market-based asset, prices
don’t exist in a vacuum. As more people can afford a
$2,366 payment as opposed to $2,908, demand should
increase. According to the law of supply and demand,
this will cause prices to rise.
When rates do go up, the cost of borrowing will go
up too. Those who entered the housing market with the
$2,366 payment would find themselves renewing their
mortgage at a higher rate. If the going rate was back up at
five per cent, prices have likely fallen to account for fewer
buyers, which means not only does it cost more to service the mortgage, the house could be worth less as well.
Now, chances are, when interest rates go up the
economy will experience widespread price inflation,
making everything cost more. This could cause real estate prices to remain stagnant, or slowly inch forward.
Wage inflation tends to be a lagging indicator, however,
which means people could feel the pinch for a while before their income catches up with price increases.
Will rates go up?
Yes, eventually, interest rates will go up. This will not
likely happen, however, until inflation levels rise or people find something else to do with their money besides
buy low-yielding bonds. These concepts will be discussed
more at length in next week’s article.
Risk reduction
Looking to offset risk in their portfolios, the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and
Genworth Canada have recently fired back on highly
leveraged borrowers. Both insurers raised premiums on
mortgage default insurance for people with less than a 10
per cent downpayment.
Final thoughts
A more robust real estate market is a welcome
change in many areas of B.C., where the number of
listings has been high compared to sales activity. Buyers
should exercise caution, however, to ensure that they
are only taking on as much debt as they can comfortably service.
After all, the average historical interest rate on a
five-year fixed mortgage since 1973 is about eight per
cent. At today’s rates, it’s never been a more advantageous time to reduce debt.
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Contest fuels thought on rural B.C.
By Kevin Nimmock
Pioneer Staff
Attention writers, the BC Chamber of Commerce has
opened up a new article contest, which the local Chamber is promoting, that offers participants the chance to win
$10,000. For the Rurals & Urbans Contest, organizers
elected to go with a theme that bridges the gap between
rural and urban life in B.C., to understand how the two
populations currently support each other and can better organize in the future.
The main question prospective participants are being
asked to address is: “How can the diminishing rural population continue to sustain urban B.C.?”
Susan Clovechok, the executive director of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, said many people in this
region often do not think about how the local resourcebased economy fuels urban parts of the province.
“It is actually a really good theme, because it is really
thought-provoking as to how we really function,” she said.
“What does mining do to support the urban lifestyle? What
does forestry do for the economy of urban centres?”
She preached the importance of the contest helping
community members understand the importance of maintaining strong rural economies.
“The urban centres are great and they are growing our
population, but because of the production of food, mining
and forestry, our rural communities have to be healthy and
strong in order to support the entire economy of British
Columbia,” Mrs. Clovechok said.
The BC Chamber of Commerce will choose one winner from each of the province’s regions. One overall winner will be awarded the grand prize of $10,000, the second
place participant will receive $5,000, five other participants
will earn $1,000 and ten runners-up will be awarded $100.
On April 24th, Mrs. Clovechok represented the East
Kootenay at the first-ever meeting of the new Rural Advisory Council in Victoria. Like the contest, the council represents a way to allow rural British Columbian communities
to express their opinions and anchor change towards policy.
“That first meeting was really about laying the groundwork for how we are going to work together,” Mrs. Clovechok said. “Our next meeting is in June and I think we will
be getting more into the meat of it, moving forward and
looking at the rural issues that affect development.”
She said that improving economic circumstances in
rural B.C. is a delicate balancing act, which requires keen
attention to making changes that do not change everything.
“We have got to move forward, we have got to progress,” Mrs. Clovechok said, “but how do we keep up the
lifestyle... the reason we all live in rural British Columbia?
How do we maintain that as we move forward and grow in
a sustainable way? Those are the questions we will address.”
To enter, visit www.bcchamber.org/news-events.
Free conservation course
By Breanne Massey
Pioneer Staff
Environmental stewards are raising awareness
about the importance of conservation efforts in the
Columbia Valley with a workshop.
The B.C. Wildlife Federation (BCWF) is offering a free workshop to educate people of all ages
about the value of wetland conservation between
Friday, May 22nd and Sunday, May 24th.
The hands-on field school allows participants
to learn about mapping and hydrology in the wetlands. It also offers information about soil sampling. Lastly, there is a section that covers amphibian, plant and animal identification in an effort to
protect Mother Nature.
Participants who complete the course will be
awarded a Wetland Keeper Certificate.
There will be ongoing support for students to
continue learning about the wetlands through the
BCWF for those who are interested.
For more information about the course, call
Neil Fletcher, BCWF Wetlands Education Program
Co-ordinator, at 1-888-881-2293 ext. 232 or 604970-9707. To register for the 2.5-day long course,
visit www.eventbrite.ca/e/wetlandkeepers-windermere-registration-15339336368.
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By Breanne Massey
Pioneer Staff
The sunshine breaks through the clouds and gently warms up my shoulders.
I watch eagerly as more than a dozen twitchers gather around Columbia
River Kayak and Canoe owner Penny Powers and her partner, Max Fanderl,
to hear what the Wings Over The Rockies festival has in store for them during a paddle through the wetlands guided by Royal Ontario Museum curator
of invertebrate paleontology Jean-Bernard Caron early on Sunday, May 10th.
“I don’t know anything about birds or plants,” Dr. Caron said with a
chuckle, “but I know a little bit about fossils.”
The sound of laughter filled the air around the boat launch while the
long grass faintly rustled in a mild wind behind us.
While the Powers-Fanderl family gradually began moving canoes and
kayaks from storage to the shore, Mr. Fanderl began to explain how the Columbia River — the largest river in the Pacific Northwest — spans nearly
2,000 kilometres in a big loop that rounds out on both sides of the border.
Next, he went through the importance of water safety and sports before
following everybody down to the water’s edge.
I’m offered up a single red kayak first and as I’m pushed away from the
shoreline with a black and white paddle, I glance down the river and see two
deer on the opposite side quenching their thirst as the water slowly flows
past me.
I paddle in a small circle and catch sight of people from the tour gradually leaving the shore in single kayaks, shared canoes and one large boat for
several people.
Dr. Caron and Mr. Fanderl hopped in the big boat to help share insights
about the region’s history and unique habitat.
I paddled slightly ahead of the group and looked around to become familiar with my new home, thinking about how lucky I am to be in the Columbia Valley.
We paddled past the bridge leading out of Invermere, around some
wooden landmarks along the river and used the water as a vehicle to learn
about Mother Nature.
I listened closely to the people around me gasp in awe as an eagle swooped
down to the river to catch a fish, but with the blink of an eye and the turn of
my head, the encounter was over before I could even imagine.
I smiled instinctively and continued to paddle down the river, listening
happily to the sounds of the water clinking, taking pictures of the group on
my camera and taking stock of exactly how shallow the river was, which was
all new information to yours truly.
We continued paddling through the water and noticed as a group that
there were small fish and some shells easily observed below us.
As the water began to shallow, Ms. Powers noted that the wetlands are
typically shallow but that the levels we’re seeing now are some of the lowest
during the entire year. She quickly double-backed to check on the others and
then began taking pictures.
As I carefully paddled through the shallow water and the tan reeds of the
wetlands, I began to realize that it’s easy to take comfort in the wonders of
such a beautiful place with the friendly faces on the tours, even if my observations revealed that paddling a canoe as a team seems to be the ultimate test
for some relationships.
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Dr. Jean-Bernard Caron visited local schools (#1) to share
his fossil expertise with students (submitted photo); David
Zehnder (#2) and his brother John Zehnder (#3) gave a
tour of Zehnder Ranch on May 10th to a group (#4) that
were treated to a sheepherding demonstration and wildlife
viewing, as well as a walk along Bunyan Lake (#5) looking
for birds (Kevin Nimmock photos); Geologist Chris Jenkins
led a group of about 10 young kids, parents and grandparents on a hammering, chiseling treasure hunt for trilobite fossils at Kinsmen Beach (#6 and #7) on the afternoon
of May 8th, much to the amusement of (#8) Ty Lightfoot
(Steve Hubrecht photos); Local environmental educators
Duncan Whittick (#9) and Karen Reid led a band of excited budding young naturalists (#10) along the Dragonfly
Boardwalk during the Junior Naturalist Family Exploration on the morning of May 9th (Jenny Hubrecht photos).
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Invermere
$374,900
$77,000
$354,900
This townhome makes a great starter or recreational property with 3 bedrooms, 2 ½
bathrooms and located in Canal Flats. The cozy bright open floor plan offers you large
daylight windows, master bedroom with double closets and ensuite with shower
and corner jetted tub, fully developed lower level, west facing sundeck with great
mountain views. MLS#2399162
This townhome blends luxury, privacy and views. Offering you approximately 1,700
sq.ft. of living space, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, 9 ft main floor ceilings, elegant
fireplace, open kitchen and stainless steel appliances all with dramatic finishing. The
master bedroom balcony is perfect for your morning coffee and this property comes
fully furnished. MLS#2403275
1001 – 6th Street
Invermere
1355 Canyon View Road
Invermere
1390 Lake Drive
Windermere
$424,500
$539,000
$609,000
Perfect cottage with a perfect location situated right on the 8th tee box of Radium’s
Springs Golf Course! This cottage offers you 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, wood burning
fireplace, west facing deck with built in hot tub and comes fully furnished. All you
need to bring is your clothes, toys then just sit back and relax. MLS#NEW
We have found what you are looking for, this 4 bedroom 3 bathroom home located
in the heart of Invermere. Double detached garage with a 0.25 acre lot gives you the
space and privacy everyone looks for. Also there is a bonus as this property is zoned R2
and has one of the few legal one bedroom suites in town. MLS#2404345
A great location with this very well maintained 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home. Open
design with plenty of room for friends and family, this property offers a private location with spectacular views. Walking distance to all levels of schools, downtown and
only a stone’s throw to numerous biking trails. Large landscaped yard, green house,
sundeck, double attached garage. MLS#2404143
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Invermere
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Lovely 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom family home on dead end road in the Wilder subdivision. Walking dist. to schools, downtown and Kinsmen Beach. Large east facing sundeck with mountain views, 2 fireplaces, 2 living rooms… Very quiet! MLS#2404341
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Invermere
$284,000
Walking distance to all schools and downtown Invermere. This 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom
home is very nicely appointed with a great family room with wet bar, etc. Newer kitchen and hardwood flooring. Great back yard with privacy. MLS#2403847
Located in Invermere’s premier subdivision, Westridge, this semi-detached 3 bedroom,
2 bathroom is a great starter or family home. Large lot, attached garage and paved
driveway. Walking distance to all schools. MLS#2405098
Unit 28, 1370 Terravista Rd.
Windermere
Unit 58, 835 Lakeview Meadows Rd.
Windermere
930 Timbermont Rd.
Windermere
$449,000
$409,000
$499,900
Lake and mountain views and enough room for all the family to come and visit. 4
bedrooms plus den/office, 3 bathrooms, hardwood, skylight, family room with walkout to the lower patio. Gas or wood burning fireplaces and solid hickory wood cabinets
in the kitchen, 24’ x 32’ garage. Access to a private beach and personal registered
mooring for a boat will allow you countless hours of fun in the sun. Only minutes to
Invermere or Windermere and all the local valley shops. MLS#2404239
Lakefront condominium. Boat slips available for the long term. Roomy updated
townhouse with wood burning fireplace, large deck with great view, three bedrooms,
two bathrooms and a crawl space for ample storage. Terravista is well known as a top
lakeside family strata. One of the most desirable locations on Windermere Lake. Bring
the kids and the boat for a lifetime of great memories. MLS#2403103
Lakeview Meadows luxury duplex! Recreation centre, private beach. Bright and
open main floor, huge windows, stainless steel appliances, pantry, hardwood
floors, dining space, and a private deck. Master bedroom upstairs with spacious 5pc
ensuite and walk-in closet, 2 more bedrooms, a bathroom, and large laundry room.
Walk-out basement has 14 foot ceilings, in-floor heat, 4th bedroom, and bathroom.
MLS#2401698
Windermere’s Timber Ridge III. Access to private beach, tennis courts, marina and
walking trails. Landscaped with low maintenance flower gardens. Heated 12 x 12
shed, double garage and single carport. Asphalt driveway. MLS#2403949
1910 Pineridge Drive
Invermere
806 – 17th Street
Invermere
# 2 – 4894 Ridge Road
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3631 Toby Creek Rd.
Lake Lillian
4948 Timberview Place
Windermere
5383 Geary Creek Rd.
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This newer home is hard to beat. Large east facing deck overlooking the lake and
mountains. Geo-thermal heating system, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and large garage.
Vaulted pine ceiling, hardwood flooring, and a dream kitchen to entertain (Granite).
Open concept living, lots of natural light. Walking distance to town, shopping, school
and all the amenities Invermere has to offer. MLS 2404096
This nicely renovated 6 bed, 3 bath, 2 car garage home is situated on a 0.41 acre lot.
Lots of room for all your toys incl. the RV. Living room, eating nook and sitting area are
very bright and extra large. Large covered deck. Only min. to Kinsmen Beach.
MLS 2404567
This beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom duplex at Radium Ridge, shows very little usage
and is in great shape. Single car garage, sun deck and NO strata fees. Fully decked out
and ready for you to move in.. ( New Home Warranty ).plus..plus. MLS 2404528
2.5 acres on Lake Lillian. 287 feet of natural lakefront and a small dock for swimming,
fishing and canoeing. 834 sq. ft. deck with a hot tub. Vaulted ceiling with rock
fireplace (wood burning), oak floors, shaker maple cabinets, fir clad windows. Fully
developed basement and a loft upstairs. A heritage log cabin on site could be a great
place for the kids, guests or workshop. MLS#2404570
Private location in Windermere Lake’s Timber Ridge III. Community beach and marina.
Large lot with insulated heated double garage. The home features a huge wrap
around deck. Curb appeal plus! Hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, walkout basement
has room for pool table and large family room with 9’ ceilings. This place feels like
home the minute you arrive. Don’t delay as this is one of a kind. MLS#2404923
Homestead in luxury on this 8.8 acre lot near Fairmont Hot Springs Mountainside Golf
Course. Views of Windermere Lake and Columbia Lake that will take your breath away.
Home is finished for the discerning buyer. Attention to detail with reclaimed brick
fireplace and exceptional woodwork. Radiant heated floors throughout. Huge irrigated
garden. Town water and sewer available. Subdivision possibilities. MLS#2403265
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Chamber charity golf
tournament in hot demand
program, the Lions Club, the
chamber board and the event’s
volunteer organizing committee.
The
Columbia
Valley
It was the second year in a
Chamber of Commerce Charity
row for the Mountainside course
Golf Tournament ran again this
to host the event. Copper Point
year, with sold-out success.
Golf Club had hosted the first
“It was a smash success.
11 editions of the tournament.
People had a lot of fun. It tru“The only reason we moved
ly is a community event,” said
it was that Fairmont Hot Springs
Chamber of Commerce execuResort really wanted to host it, and
tive director Susan Clovechok. GOLD RUSH — The College of the Rockies Copper Point had more than done
“I don’t think you can possibly team won the right to wear the first place gold its share. With so many great golf
have more fun on a golf course.” jackets in this year’s Columbia Valley Chamber of courses in the valley, we wanted to
The tournament raised close Commerce Charity Golf Tournament.
make sure we moved it around a
Photo submitted bit,” said Mrs. Clovechok.
to $30,000 before expenses and drew a capacity turnout of 128 golfers (20 more than
The tournament was won in dramatic fashion by the
last year). In fact, several would-be participants had to be College of the Rockies team, which beat the Eagle Ranch
turned down, as the event was already full.
Resort team by a single stroke. Third place was initially a
The event is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the tie, resulting in a tiebreaker that saw third place officially
local Chamber.
go the Fairmont Mountainside Villas team. The Timbers
“It’s the fundraiser that helps us with all our operat- Resort team was fourth. The award for most honest team
ing costs,” said Mrs. Clovechok, adding that since the went to ExpoCrete.
Chamber has already paid off the mortgage on its buildFor individual awards, Bob Beck won the mens’ closing, the money raised will go to maintenance and up- est to the pin award, Sigi Black won the ladies’ closest to
grading computers and technology.
the pin award, Yvonne Armstrong won the ladies’ longest
“It makes a huge difference in enabling us to do the drive award (for the second year in a row), Wayne Gambowork we do,” she said, extending a huge thank you to the rski won the mens’ longest drive award, Donna Deschenes
staff at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort’s Mountainside golf won the sand draw and Shari Taft won the water draw.
course (where the tournament was held) and to the volMrs. Clovechok is advising those wishing to play in
unteers from the College of The Rockies’ older workers next year’s tournament to book early.
By Steve Hubrecht
Pioneer Staff
Inaugural golf tournament to benefit
Columbia House seniors
By Kevin Nimmock
Pioneer Staff
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It is almost time to take to the tees for a good cause.
The Windermere Health Care Auxiliary is set to host its
first-ever golf tournament on Saturday, May 30th.
The tournament will occur at Windermere Valley Golf Course. Participants can register as singles,
pairs or teams for $80 per person. The fee includes
golf, a power cart, dinner at the course and the
chance to win several prizes.
“Windermere is a nice course, it is an easy
course, and we thought we could attract the people
who are looking to have fun, rather than taking it
too seriously,” Margaret Bashnick, the auxiliary’s
president said.
Proceeds raised at the event will go to Columbia
House, in an effort to ensure seniors in the Columbia Valley are given the best care possible.
Columbia House, located in Invermere, is a longterm care facility for seniors, which is adjoined to the
acute care hospital. It has 35 residential care beds.
“Columbia House puts out a wish list every
year,” Mrs. Bashnick said. “So we look at it and decide what we can afford. We are a very small auxiliary, compared to others in the area, like Invermere’s.”
The goal of Columbia House is to embody a resident-centred philosophy designed to support residents’ choices, help residents function at their highest level and provide the best quality of life possible.
The Windermere Health Care Auxiliary supports institutions like the Columbia House around
the Columbia Valley.
Continued on page 10 . . .
May 15, 2015
Coys Par 3: a local favourite
Get your greens at Spur Valley
Spur Valley Greens (established in
1997) has come a long way since its inception. The golf course and clubhouse amenities continue to expand for all our guests.
Recent additions include a 500-squarefoot expansion to the golf shop, which allows for great selection of men’s and ladies’
apparel and equipment.
On the course, a waterfall below the
fairway bunker on the fifth hole streams
In the heart of the valley, at the
north end of scenic Columbia Lake, enjoy the challenge, variety and fun that
Coys Par 3 has to offer.
From expansive, picturesque fairways to the fun of unique water features and other surprises, Coys is the
best in nine-hole golfing fun!
We offer golfers, beginners and experts alike, of all ages, the most unique
golfing experience in the Columbia Valley. Coys Restaurant has become a local
favourite. Come and enjoy great home
cooking while you relax and take in the
pleasantly to the pond below — a very
nice sight as you walk (or ride) on the
fourth hole.
Playability at Spur Valley Greens is
for everyone. A mid-length course featuring four Par 3s, four Par 4s and one Par
5, measuring up to a Par 33 with water in
play on four holes and numerous bunkers.
Come and join us and remember:
“Relax, you’re at Spur Valley Greens!”
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Our driving range offers the best
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Call us today at 250-345-6504 for
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Local business lets golf cart
owners pimp their rides
By Steve Hubrecht
Pioneer Staff
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Fancy your own custom-designed golf cart? Local
company Kool Karts has got you covered.
The golf-cart company, owned and operated by Jake
Cameron, launched last year as a sales and service business and this year is expanding into customization.
“Anything you want to do, you can. Almost anything you can do to a car, you can do to a golf cart. You
can really pimp it out. Whatever you think
of, chances are we can do it,” said
Mr. Cameron. “As golf carts are becoming more popular, people are
starting to want to get them more
customized.”
There are a large — and
growing — number of golf
carts in the valley, often used
not only on golf courses, but
also to get around residential
developments in Radium
Hot Springs, Fairmont
Hot Springs, near
the Fairmont airport,
and along the eastern side of Lake
Windermere.
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trail, and there is no room for larger vehicles to park at
the bottom.
After Mr. Cameron started his business last year, the
niche for customizing quickly became evident.
“More and more people are asking how can I make
it different? And really there’s no end to what you can
do to these things. If you’re going to pimp your ride, it
doesn’t have to be your car or truck,” said Mr. Cameron,
adding customizing can include the cart’s look, stability,
speed or security features, custom body kits, lift
kits, bigger wheels,
different tires or details such as mirrors, sunroofs,
stereos, coolers and heaters. If
you want the look of a Hummer or an old Ford, he
can pull it off.
“I had a pretty
good year last year
and am already off
to a busy year this
spring. I’m looking forward to
showing people
what we can do to
make their carts a
little bit special,”
he said.
To learn more contact Kool Karts at 250-2700379 or jakecameron@
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5th Annual Big Momma’s
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1645 Hwy 93/95, Windermere
Saturday, May 23rd, 9:30 a.m. to noon
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As always there will be a special EARLY BIRD
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Including: maternity, pre-natal and items for children
(clothing, toys, furniture and fixtures)
Individuals can book a table at the sale by contacting Meaghan at 250-342-5566.
Community donations are welcome to support the Family Resource Centre. This is a fundraiser
for the Columbia Valley Early Years Coalition’s projects and initiatives (a program of the Family
Resource Centre); Benefiting children and their families across the Columbia Valley.
May 15, 2015
Edgewater Hilltop
Par 3 & RV Park a.k.a
“The Pie Place”
Edgewater Hilltop is not your ordinary Par 3 course. It offers a scenic, wellmaintained, professionally built and
challenging nine holes. You will experience a sense of peace while golfing in
our beautiful valley nestled between the
Rocky and Purcell Mountain Ranges. Enjoying food and drink on our
deck is a treat. Our kitchen offers
light meals, snacks, hot and cold beverages, homemade soups and pie. We are
licensed for beer, wine and coolers.
The clubhouse is fully stocked with
everything a golfer may need. We have
golf clubs for rent for adults and juniors
along with pull and power carts.
Affordable and walkable, Edgewater Hilltop is family-oriented with
friendly staff — don’t miss out and
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Golf course living.
Radium Springs Estates is a community of rare distinction
built to tastefully blend its exclusive and inspiring setting with
the traditions of architecture, natural site features and unique
views. The twenty large estate lots of this new development
are carefully situated along three stunning golf holes on The
Springs Course.
GOLFERS’ TREAT — A well-loved Par 3
course, Edgewater Hilltop is also famous for
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Pooch Plunge
1st Annual
THANK YOU!
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort would like to thank our generous sponsors, hard
working staff/volunteers, and all attendees (and their dogs!) for helping to
make the First Annual Pooch Plunge a very big success. We had over 95 dogs
splashing around on Saturday May 9th, and raised $2,200 for Global Animal
Lovers and the SPCA. Thank You!
Sponsors:
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Otters
Sign Artists
Chef Donavan Sawatzky
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From Scratch a Mountain Kitchen
Kicking Horse Coffee
Canadian Tire
Fire Vixen Tattoos
Fiona Willard
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
Fairmont Pizza and Ice Cream
The Purple Cow Gift Shop
Pepsi
GFS
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Rick Jensen 250.426.9727 Gerald Silbernagel 403.809.4372
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Take a walk on the Wildstone course
A star in the Kootenay Rockies
golfing landscape is Wildstone. Routed atop a rolling, pine-covered scenic
rise directly above Cranbrook, Wildstone is Gary Player’s first and only
Canadian design.
With over 300 courses constructed worldwide, his design expertise and
attention to detail on every hole is impressive! The layout simply has it all
and finishes with one of the best closing runs in the province. With massive greens, gorgeous bunkering and
tour-calibre playing conditions, it’s no
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Taynton Bay Estates
Waterfront lots from $499,000
Lot 5 Taynton Bay Estates, Invermere
This private beach development offers the buyers a great opportunity to enjoy having their boat at the
ready and the complete enjoyment of being at the water. Taynton Bay Estates is in the heart of Kinsmen
Bay and just seconds to downtown Invermere. The building lot (0.28 Acres) offers all the utilities underground, paved road and is all ready for building to start. The few buyers that will make up this community
will have years of family enjoyment. MLS#2402432
May 15, 2015
815 Lakeview Meadow Green
1734 Greenwolf Green
807 Lakeview Meadows Point
Fantastic turnkey luxury vacation property in Lakeview Meadows. Four bedrooms, four bathrooms , a great
open floor plan with wide open vaulted ceilings, an incredible home theater, several different balconies
and a fully developed lower level that offers a convenient walkout onto a massive yard. This home has
been built to very high energy efficient levels that will ensure a quality enjoyment and low operating costs.
Lakeview Meadows community offers an excellent private beach with day dock and swim area , beach
volleyball, tennis court, paved pathways, indoor & outdoor pool, fitness room in the recreation centre, playgrounds and soccer field . If you are looking for an outstanding value in a vacation retreat look no further.
Welcome to this custom dovetailed log home perfect for a private retreat of a busy executive. This timber
framed log cabin offers 5,000 sq. ft. of hand craftsmanship, offering six bedrooms and five bathrooms of
pure comfort with every inch being custom fit from the Italian tile to the cherry kitchen, polish heated
concrete floors, steam showers, granite counters, private guest suite above the oversized garage, home
gym. This exquisite property comes fully furnished and move in ready. Located overlooking the fourth
green on the Greywolf Golf Course at Panorama Ski Resort it is easy to see that this private retreat offer
everything for a discerning buyer of luxury.
Massive vaulted ceilings, main floor master, hardwood flooring, granite counters, in-floor heat, massive
custom bar, and in total four large bedrooms and four baths in this true vacation retreat. The property
overlooks Lake Windermere and the Purcell mountain range with fantastic west facing sunsets from either
the large deck or the screened in porch off the gourmet kitchen. Fully landscaped and offers a fire pit area
and covered porch off of the bar area. In Lakeview Meadows you can enjoy a private beach, recreation
centre with indoor pool, and fitness area, beach volleyball, tennis, paved paths and golf at one of our 8 golf
courses. Sounds good? Then book your showing today.
MLS 2404131 – $899,000
$1,150,000 – 4862 Timber Ridge Rd, Windermere
Very rare! Timber Ridge 1 offers this wonderful ridge road property with .34
of an acre this is an excellent property for a family. Offering four bedrooms,
three bathrooms, nice open loft area, open basement, large 24 x22 garage,
open living room with wood fireplace and a large kitchen and dining area.
The property has great decks all around overlooking Lake Windermere and
don’t forget one of the best private beaches in the area.
MLS 2404932 – $1,950,000
$549,000 – 5129 Riverview Place, Fairmont Hot Springs
Fantastic cul-de-sac location for this mostly renovated Rancher with full walk out lower level, wonderful new hardwood flooring, and timeless white marble tile. The kitchen and bathrooms have all
new granite counters and all new stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. The main floor offers two
large bedrooms both with full ensuites with doors leading to private decks. The lower floor is bright
and is a full walkout with two more large bedrooms, a family room and a great area. MLS#2399258
$535,900 – 1043 Timberhill Place, Windermere
$699,000 – 9395 Pinto Road, Invermere
Three bedrooms with their own ensuites, in-floor heat and a main floor master. There is a media room/den on the main floor for all your music and T.V needs
plus a separate office with all built in cabinets. Living area offers maple hardwood
with tile accents and large windows to bring in the outside. The kitchen has custom
cabinets, granite counters plus a centre island, gas cook top and all stainless steel appliances. The dining area is great for a large crowd and it leads out to a porch area. The exterior is
surrounded by deck and is all maintenance free. The lower floor offers a family room and two large bedrooms plus a large
work shop or storage area. Now bring your long term guests to their own private one bedroom suite above the double car
garage or rent it out . MLS# 2403481.
$769,000 – 403 Westridge View, Invermere
Top of the world is how you will feel living in this pristine ranch-style home overlooking Lake Windermere and the magnificent Rocky Mountains. Westridge is one of Invermere’s most sought after living
areas as you are close to all the schools, sports park and still walking distance to downtown Invermere.
This home offers four bedrooms plus an incredible office /den, four bathrooms, four fireplaces and a
modern open concept living experience. MLS#2402277
$749,000 – 1342 Sand Road, Windermere
Bring the boat to this wonderful waterfront property on Lake Windermere, B.C. with 4.4 acres of
shared, titled land there is so much room to play and make memories for a lifetime. The current cabin
will need to come down and make way for your new dream cabin. While you build come and boat and
enjoy the beach and the fantastic sunsets. You can have your boat in a lift ready to go when you are. So
if you are looking for waterfront you must consider this great property. MLS# 2403533
$649,000 – 4679 Poplar Street, Windermere
Wow, look at this freshly renovated cabin complete with three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, beautiful new galley kitchen , two wood burning fireplaces, a great room off the kitchen and an open
living room /dining room combination , the property offers a great private yard with a large rear
deck, work shed, sleeping bunky, paved driveways and a private area to park the boat . This Tretheway Beach property is one of the best private beaches on the lake with three acres of open play area,
basketball court , playground, boat launch. To top this cabin off it comes complete with its own
private boat stall in the marina. If you want a cabin at the beach, this is it! MLS#NEW
$599,000 – 1709 Windermere Loop Road, Windermere
Impeccable one-floor home that offers the owner a wonderful master bedroom on the main floor,
fantastic open floor plan with incredible views of the Purcell mountain range and the Windermere golf
course. This property offers a warm and wonderful country kitchen with granite counters open to the
great room and dining area. The lower level is a bright and open walkout with two large entertainment
areas and two lovely bedrooms all with in-floor heat. The house is complete with an oversized garage,
storage shed and in- ground sprinkler system to keep this gorgeous property looking pristine. MLS#2397227
Fantastic move-in-ready, four bedroom cabin in Timber Ridge 2 with views of the Rockies like no other.
This property has had major renovations and looks great, has plenty of room for all and one of the
best private beaches in the area. The property has access to tennis courts, private boat launch, beach
volleyball, walking trails all at your fingertips. The cabin has fantastic appeal and won’t last long!
MLS#2399949
$319,000 – 4791 Baillie Grohman Avenue, Canal Flats
Wonderful half acre of flat land, beautiful gardens, a 30x30 shop/garage with loft and infer red heating are all part of this fantastic log home that sits on a full concrete basement with four bedrooms,
two full bathrooms a new kitchen a gorgeous riverstone - wood burning fireplace.This property is
a perfect cottage or country home, you are located just minutes to Columbia Lake for great boating
and fishing, and just seconds to great hiking, hunting ,quading. MLS# 2404584
$409,900 – 221 Pinetree Road, Invermere
Great location, excellent value! Five bedroom home offers four bathrooms, large gourmet kitchen,
private den, large family room and a huge recreation room and a hot tub area. The lower floor has
an optional workshop or turn it into a private suite. The property comes with wonderful views of the
Rockies from the rear deck. The roof and furnace were new last year, the home perfect for a growing
family and is a must see when you are out looking for property. MLS# 2403224
$399,000 – 7507 Jackson Avenue, Radium Hot Springs
Truly affordable vacation property, this well crafted and cared for chalet style home offers a main floor
master bedroom with two more full bedrooms on the upper level with a great open family room. The
main floor is open for a large dining area, open to the galley kitchen, very nice sized living room with
new carpeting all leading out onto the full wrap around deck. The lower level is currently a legal one
bedroom suite or can be used for a larger family. MLS#2401649
$179,000 – 865 Copperview Close, Windermere
Last chance to build you own custom home in Lakeview Meadows, this is the last building lot available and with no GST and no building commitment. It allows time to think and plan your wonderful
cabin. The lot backs onto Copper Point Golf Course and will be perfect for a raised bungalow. Lakeview
Meadows offers fantastic paved trails, beach volley ball, tennis, private beach, and a great recreation
centre with salt water pool ,hot tub ,fitness centre and the list goes on. Call your REALTOR® for more
information. MLS# 2404493
MLS 2403429 – $1,295,000
$1,100,000 – 1788 Victoria Avenue, Windermere
$77,000 – Lot 26 Ledgerock Ridge Castle Rock Estates
Top of the world is the way you will feel when you buy this beautiful lot overlooking Invermere B.C,
the Rocky Mountains and Lake Windermere . There is no building commitment. With over a half acre
of land the options are endless and being so close to 8 golf courses, Panorama Ski resort, and endless
trails for off roading. It’s a perfect place to invest in your future.
$188,000 – 13 Wildwood Close, Panorama
Very special once-in-a-lifetime property in the heart of Windermere, B.C. The 3.63 acre property offers
the new owner endless possibilities with Windermere Creek running through it and mountains all
around you. The beach is just minutes away, this is a piece of land dreams are made of. MLS#2402424
Fantastic small cul-de-sac just off of the Greywolf Golf Course at Panorama Ski Resort. This great flat
0.23 acre lot offers the new owner great value with NO GST and a major discount from the original sale
price. This lot is right off of the cross country ski trails and an easy walk to the ski lift or NEW Greywolf
Club House. MLS#2401407
$299,900 – #17 1000 9th Avenue, Invermere,
$159,000 – 395 Bordon Street, Invermere
Three bedroom plus den townhome. Finished in hardwood flooring, granite counters, stainless steel
appliances, three bathrooms including a full master ensuite. Garage, two large decks, stone fireplace
and is move-in ready. Quick walk to the beach, or the wonderful shops and restaurants in town. This is
a great value or make some money by renting it out now and then. MLS#2404773
$399,000 – #38, 4868 Riverview Drive, Edgewater
Let’s get started and here is the perfect property to do so. This cottage offers two bedrooms and a full
bath, large eat-in kitchen. The property is very central and close to the beach and shopping. The lot
is large and flat, perfect for a shop and garage. This is a little diamond in the rough. MLS#2401447
Beautiful mountain cottage located on 140’ deep ridge lot. Located at the 4 seasons Valley’s Edge
Resort. This home features a spacious vaulted great room with 23’ stone fireplace, large dining area.
Solid pine custom built kitchen with oversized bar counter. Hickory hardwood floors, pine ceiling, custom milled solid pine doors and trim throughout. Post and beam exterior with metal roof. The upper
floor boasts 2 bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and 4 piece bath. The bright basement has a rec room,
bedroom and half bath. MLS#2400520
$226,000 – Lot 15 Wildwood Close, Panorama
$389,000 – 7473 Rivercrest Road, Radium Hot Springs
$ 94,900 – #514C – 500 Bighorn Boulevard, Radium Hot Springs
This home offers a large fenced rear yard with sun deck, main floor master with ensuite, open living
room and dining area that is open to a wonderful sitting area with fireplace. The lower floor has two
nicely sized bedrooms and large family room area. The lower floor also has a walkout to the rear yard
and plenty of storage room along with a great cold room for canning. MLS#2400412
$279,000 – 2200 13th Avenue, Invermere
Live the life in Panorama’s premier subdivision located on the Greywolf Golf Course and beside the
cross country ski trails. This 0.35 acre lot is only a short walk to the ski lift and new Greywolf Club
House. This is a great view lot at a huge discount plus NO GST. MLS#2401405
Gorgeous ground floor two bedroom unit with a lock-off suite. This unit faces south towards the pool
and playground perfect for the kids and family to go right off the porch and play. This 1/4 share is a
fantastic investment for the whole family to enjoy. The property is fully furnished and equipped for
your total enjoyment 12 weeks out of the year. MLS#2402171
$ 59,000 – 712 & 721 Bighorn Boulevard, Radium Hot Springs
Looking for great value and lots of room, this four bedroom and four bathroom property offers all that.
The home offers a nice open plan and a great location, central to all of Invermere’s schools and just
minutes to the beach, ski hill and even has a guest suite . The exterior is maintenance free and easy to
look after,parking for three cars. Book a showing today. MLS#2403041
Great vacation retreat for 1/8th ownership (each) at Bighorn Meadows in wonderful Radium Hot
Springs. Each of these two bedroom lock-off units can be used for the whole group as one large three
bedroom/ three bathroom unit or the lock off can be rented. These units are in the only building with
an elevator and heated underground parking. Owner of these 2 units will sell both at reduced rate.
MLS#2400242 , MLS#2400239
$349,000 – 1730 – 8th Avenue, Invermere
$149,900 – 13 Urora Heights Road, Windermere
$49,900 – #513 2049 Summit Drive, Panorama
Starting at $68,000 +GST – Carpenters Lane,
1570 – 14th Street, Invermere
Location, location, location! This very cute home in Wilder subdivision is great for walking to Kinsmen
Beach, downtown, and even all the schools. This home offers four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a
great open floor plan and an oversized garage plus carport. Outside is perfect for kids with a fenced
yard with fruit trees and large west facing deck. MLS#2402256
Two bedroom, three bathroom 1/4 share townhome right at the day lodge in Panorama Mountain
Resort. Use 12 times a year for skiing, golfing, hiking,downhill mountain biking and so much more.
This property is very well equiped with washer/dryer, full kitchen, and will sleep six very easily. After
a great day relax in the property’s own hot tub. MLS# 2402939
Bigger is better and this 0.84 of an acre lot has it all. Fantastic mountain views of the Fairmont Range
of the Rockies and the perfect east/west layout for great sunrises and sunsets. The lot is fully serviced
with all hookups underground. The property is close to golf, skiing, Windermere Beach and comes with
20 free golf passes a-year for life at the Copper Point Ridge course. MLS#2402363
A Quiniscoe Homes development for the true craftsman with the best of technology, wonderful views,
central to schools and within walking distance to the downtown core. These properties are environmentally friendly. 19 lots available to choose from to build your dream home on.
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May 15, 2015
Celebrating 33 years of triathloning
in the Heart of the Rockies
Saturday, July 11th
Sunday, July 12th
Kids of Steel Event
Ages 4-15
Sprint/Olympic/Relay
Ages 16+
Golf club staff gang up on cancer
Register at www.heartoftherockiestri.ca
Myth: Change your ads all
the time. Readers get tired
of the same thing.
Reality: Develop a good campaign, or theme for
your ads. Stick with that one campaign, and only
make small changes of headlines or details. Call
Dean or Amanda at 250-341-6299 to find out more.
Once again the team at Copper Point Golf Club participates in causes that make differences in people’s lives!
On May 12th, the crew helped fight breast cancer by wearing jeans and pink for National Denim Day (#DENIMDAY).
Pictured are members of the team from Golf Shop, Guest Services, Player Assistants, Administration and Food and Beverage. To support this initiative, please consider donating to www.curefoundation.com or call 1-888-592-CURE.
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One of the auxiliary’s other large projects is
a palliative care suite in the Invermere & District
Hospital.
“It is pretty beautiful,” Mrs. Bashnick said. “It is
set up beside the patient in their last days. We pro-
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vided it with a TV, a couch, a fridge, a microwave,
and all sorts of other comforts for the family. It is a
place to meet and stay over night, if necessary.”
The golf tournament is a way for the auxiliary
to raise more money than ever before. If you would
like to learn more about the tournament or register
to participate, please call 250-345-0171.
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May 15, 2015
Eagle Ranch ratings soar with ‘Service Beyond’
Voted as one of “Canada’s Best” for course conditioning by SCOREGolf Magazine and rated 4.5 stars by Golf
Digest, Eagle Ranch is among the top 100 courses in the
country. This magnificent 18-hole golf course is still winning accolades from professionals and golfers of all levels.
The “Service Beyond” philosophy remains our focus
as we enter the 2015 golf season. Back by popular demand, Eagle Ranch is proud to offer our Eagle Discount
Card for $99 (includes a free first round).
We are also excited to announce our many daily
specials: Tuesday – Ladies Night (Birdies & Cocktails);
Wednesday – SNIPS Night; Sunday – Local’s Night;
Dewsweeper (prior to 8 a.m. daily), Back 9 & Breakfast,
and our 9 & Dine specials.
Visit our expansive patio on Tuesday nights for live
music starting in late June. For additional daily tiered fees
and events, visit us online at www.eagleranchresort.com or
call 1-877-877-0562.
Hole #18, Eagle Ranch Golf Club
Greywolf officially launches new clubhouse for 2015
By Kevin Nimmock
Pioneer Staff
When Greywolf opened in 1999, the clubhouse
was intended to be temporary. It was a modular structure, which housed the pro shop and restaurant. Now,
16 years later, the course’s new clubhouse is finally open
to the public.
The official grand opening took place on May 7th.
Justin Brown, Greywolf’s Director of Golf, kicked off
the event by welcoming course members and local VIPs
to play a round and visit the clubhouse.
STATE OF THE ART — The Greywolf Golf Course at
“We are pretty pumped about it,” Mr. Brown said.
Panorama Mountain Resort has exciting changes in store
“This is a $6-million facility... it took a long time and a
for golfers this summer. Photos by Kevin Nimmock
lot of years to get $6 million in revenue.”
The upgrades were possible due to a change in
Mr. Brown said the pro shop is particularly imownership in 2013. Totem Golf took over operations, portant for Greywolf because of the course’s wellwith a specific focus on enhancing the course outside of known logo.
its fairways and greens.
“I still think it is the best logo in the golf business,”
The brand-new clubhouse is 8,000 square feet and said Mr. Brown. “We are playing that as much as we
features a large pro shop. Mr. Brown said the shop is a can. That is what people are looking for... they want
difference-maker for Greywolf because it will help the something to remember this place by.”
course stand out from others in the valley.
The other half of the clubhouse has undergone a
“For a new pro shop, this is probably three times significant upgrade as well. The restaurant, called Cliffthe size of the usual,” Mr. Brown said. “(Our products) hanger, features post-and-beam timber frame construclook that much better when they are displayed properly tion and 20-foot ceilings.
and spread out. We see the potential to sell a lot of mer“It is pretty state of the art,” Mr. Brown said. “We
chandise out of here.”
have had nothing but super reviews on the food.”
Now that the golf season has officially started,
Cliffhanger’s menu has undergone a significant change
from its winter version.
“Our winter menu was geared towards more of a
dinner crowd, so now we have more of your quick items,”
he said. “People coming off the course want four pints of
beer, some wings and nachos, or maybe a burger.”
About the fairways, Mr. Brown said the course it-
self has gotten even better. Of its 18 holes, Greywolf
used to have three holes that were not accessible by
carts. Now that number is down to one.
“It is something you would not think of, but for an
older person or someone with a handicap, they can play
this course now,” he said.
The other effect of making the course more cart-accessible is that it speeds up the pace of play. Mr. Brown
said the biggest complaint customers made in the past
about Greywolf was how long it took to play 18 holes.
“On weekends, you could get up to as much as six
hours,” Mr. Brown said. “From my years in the golf
industry, five hours is your cut off.”
The carts themselves have been upgraded. In 2014,
Totem Golf invested in an 86-cart fleet of Club Car
Precedent golf carts. The carts feature a new messaging
function that enables direct communication between
Greywolf staff and the golfer. Further, the new system
allows golfers to view yardages from tee to the green,
along with carry distances over hazards and bunkers.
All in all, Mr. Brown said the many changes to
Greywolf’s course and clubhouse will help further its
reputation in the valley. Greywolf was named the seventh best public course in Canada in 2013 by SCOREGolf, long before the changes were made.
“It is the best laid-out golf course in the valley,” Mr.
Brown said. “It is a very playable golf course, but it is
still challenging.”
May 15, 2015
Radium Golf Group tees up for a stellar season
By Kevin Nimmock
Pioneer Staff
Playing The Springs golf course in Radium is like
being superimposed onto a postcard of the East Kootenay region. When legendary golf course designer Les
Furber first crafted the course in 1988, he wanted it to
be a natural extension of its surroundings.
Mr. Furber wanted to showcase the region’s Purcell
and Rocky mountain ranges, imposing trees, sparkling
water of the Columbia Wetlands and crisp green grass.
During the design process, Mr. Furber quipped that
he did not design the course, “God did.” He said the
holes were already in the land, he just laid them out. His
vision was to take golfers on a journey that mixed natural beauty and flow with playability and accessibility.
Twenty-seven years later, the course has matured,
and its beauty is still evident. Radium Golf Group (formerly Radium Resort), owners of The Springs and Radium Courses, enlisted Mr. Furber to oversee the completion of a major refurbishment of his original creation.
“The course design has always been world class, so
we were not looking for a dramatic design change, but
really just wanted to enhance what was already there,”
said manager of golf operations, Joe Evanoff.
Radium Golf Group worked with feedback from
members and guests, seeking to improve playability so
that more people than ever could enjoy the course.
Existing tee areas were expanded and new tee areas
constructed to accommodate a fifth set of tees on each
hole. Distances were adjusted for all sets of tees for balance and variety. Players now have the opportunity to
choose from black, blue, white, green, or gold tees ranging from 6,818 to 4,944 yards to get the most enjoyment from their round, based on where they feel most
comfortable.
Fairways on holes #1, #9, and #18 were rotovated,
stripped and new bluegrass sod was installed to improve
turf quality and remove undesirable turf species from
the playing areas.
Bunkers on holes #1, #9, and #18 were renovated.
FABULOUS FEATURES — Both The Springs and Radium Course have undergone a number of upgrades for the 2015
golfing season, including new and expanded tee areas, reconditioned bunkers and improved turf quality. Photos by Kevin Nimmock
Old sand was removed, original bunker edges were recreated, the bunker floors were lined with clay to prevent
future contamination, and new white silica sand was
installed.
“We feel people are going to be very excited when they
see everything that was accomplished,” Mr. Evanoff said.
Indoors, The Springs restaurant has been refreshed
by a few key changes. Steve Kuffler, Radium Golf
Group’s hospitality manager, said changes have been
made to the interior of the restaurant to match its phenomenal patio, which boasts one of the best views in
the valley.
“We modernized it by installing one 60-inch and
three 72-inch flatscreen TVs, refinished tables and upgrades to the bar,” Mr. Kuffler said.
The biggest change in the restaurant plays out on
the menu. It has been revamped to include more upscale
lunch and dinner selections, while still offering the classics golfers love. The restaurant also boasts an expanded
selection of wine to compliment any meal.
“We have retained all of the golf course staples, like
steak sandwiches, beef dips
and club sandwiches,” Mr.
Kuffler said. “On the other
hand, we have raised the
bar. You can now enjoy
rack of lamb or crab and
lobster, to name a few options.”
Mr. Kuffler said customer reception to the restaurant’s changes have been
very positive. Radium Golf
Group is expecting a jump
in the restaurant’s popularity this summer.
“We are attracting
people from as far as Golden right now,” Mr. Kuffler
said. “The response has been amazing on the food quality and presentation.”
Across town, Radium Golf Group’s other course, the
Radium Course, has also undergone significant changes.
A new green is being completed on Hole #1, the elevated tees on Hole #2 will be reintroduced, tee boxes
on Hole #12 have been resurfaced, the fairway on Hole
#13 has been re-contoured and expanded, and bunkers
throughout the course have been reconditioned.
In addition, the front nine holes have been rerouted
to provide golfers with signature views of the area and
enhanced playability. The course is now a Par 72 with
black, blue, white and green tees playing from 6,269
to 5,389 yards.
An outdoor event centre has also been created to
provide a beautiful setting for outdoor weddings, anniversaries, family reunions and a variety of other events,
whether large or small.
This year, Radium Golf Group is excited to be
working with Bighorn Meadows Resort to provide golfers with enhanced packages that include modern accommodation, golf at either course as well as a complimentary shuttle service between the resort and courses.
The response to the changes at both courses from
members and guests has been very positive. For anyone looking to experience the beauty of the valley, The
Springs and Radium Courses are a must-see.
May 15, 2015
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May 15, 2015
Fairmont courses offer triple the pleasure
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort —
Canada’s favourite family resort — offers
distinctive golf experiences for players of
any ability at one of three courses.
Riverside Golf Course: One of the
most enjoyable courses to play— and
walk! Riverside is home to the Golf
Learning Centre, which offers great golf
learning, improvements and introductions to golf for the local market. Golf
after 3 p.m. for better-than-ever twilight rates. Make it an evening for an
additional $10 and receive a $15 meal
voucher where you can enjoy any of our
daily specials at Dapper’s Landing — a
great place to grab a bite after a round of
golf or for a family friendly meal!
Mountainside Golf Course: Enjoy
wonderful views, beautiful conditioning
and a riveting collection of golf holes.
Mountainside Golf Course offers great
golf rates. Play 18 holes with a power cart
for one low rate after 1 p.m. on Sundays
and Thursdays. Mountainside Grille hosts
Customer Appreciation Nights in the
summer months. Come out and enjoy
live music and dinner buffet for only $25
per person. Take in the stunning mountain views on our patio at Mountainside
Golf Course while enjoying daily and
weekly food and drink specials.
Creekside: Creekside Par 3 is home
to Big Hole Golf! The eight-inch holes are
designed to encourage beginner golfers
and golfers who don’t play often to come
out and enjoy the game. A relaxed course
offers fun for the whole family. After a day
on the course, enjoy unlimited mineral
hot springs access… swing, soak and relax
at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort!
Riverside Golf Course
Doggy paddle
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort hot pools went
to the dogs the day before they were closed for
their annual maintenance on Saturday, May
9th. The 1st Annual Pooch Plunge was a huge
success, with 95 dogs registered and many dog
owners and spectators watching the event. “Some
dogs loved the water, some were timid to plunge
in but all the dogs loved playing with other dogs
and dog owners enjoyed meeting other dog owners,” said Nancy Hetherington, the director of
sales and marketing for Fairmont Hot Springs
Resort. The total amount raised from the Pooch
Plunge for animal welfare groups GALS (Global Animal Lovers Society) and the BCSPCA was
$2,200. Photos by Kimberly Swerdferger/
Bottom right photo by Dallas Husar
May 15, 2015
The year is all about ‘What’s New’ for
The Residences at Fairmont Ridge
New and deeply discounted pricing has
been established on remaining inventory
in the first phases of the development. The
New development, new sales team, new
fully furnished and equipped luxury town
floor plan options and new developer incenhomes in these phases are ready for immeditives are all part of what’s new at The Resiate occupancy. This means you could have
dences at Fairmont Ridge. It is an exciting
your own vacation home right now!
time for the luxury town home development,
New development plans for Phases 3, 4
which first took roots in Fairmont Hot
and 5 have been finalized. These plans offer
Springs in 2008 with Phases 1 and 2.
the top-selling floor plans — the Bugaboo
The year started with the new sales team.
and the Purcell — in Phase 3 and the OwnJoining in February 2015, but no strangers to
er’s Club with an outdoor hot tub, gym and
the Columbia Valley, Steve Henderson and
more in Phase 4. Pre-sales of Phase 3 floor
Adele Baschak have an understanding and
plans has begun with construction of Phases
CAREFREE LIVING — The luxury town home development of The Residences at Fairappreciation of why the Columbia Valley re3 and 4 planned for summer and fall of 2015.
mont Ridge is moving into Phases 3, 4 and 5, and discounted pricing is currently availally does have it all. Both Adele and Steve
Newly planned Phase 5 offers a deparable to anyone wanting affordable ownership. The Residences at Fairmont Ridge Photo
are committed to providing their wealth of
ture from the existing floor plans into smallknowledge, with a high level of professionalism and integrity, to all Residences at er and more intimate one- and two-bedroom homes. These homes will be built with
Fairmont Ridge owners and clients.
sweeping west-facing views of the Columbia Valley with the luxury finishings owners
The luxury town homes at The Residences at Fairmont Ridge are perched above have come to expect at The Residences at Fairmont Ridge. Pre-sales of these homes
the village of Fairmont Hot Springs and showcase stunning panoramic views of the has also begun, so be sure to ask at the show home for more information, including
Columbia Valley and the Rocky Mountains. These homes offer a practical and afford- floor plans and early bird pricing. The Residences at Fairmont Ridge show home is
able way to own a vacation home with fractional ownership from 1/16th, 1/8th or open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Steve and Adele invite you to drop by for a visit
1/4th of the year, as well as outright ownership. This type of deeded ownership allows and the coffee is always on! You can find the show home at 5150 Fairway Drive (left at
flexibility and provides a carefree vacation environment — there’s no need to worry the Fairmont Hot Springs sign, then the second right) in Fairmont Hot Springs. For
about repairs, mowing the lawn or maintenance, it’s all taken care of.
more information, visit www.FairmontRidge.ca or call 778-525-2402.
By Andrea Tubbs
Residences at Fairmont Ridge
Junior golfers receive
expert coaching
By Pioneer Staff
Golf professionals from courses throughout the valley had a great afternoon working with participants at a Junior Golf Clinic at Windermere Valley
Golf Course on April 29th.
Fifty-two children and youth between the ages of five and 17 (19 girls and
33 boys) took part in one of two “Build Your Skills” group lessons organized
by the Columbia Valley Golf Trail (the first was held on April 22nd). The
young participants came from across the valley, from Canal Flats to Edgewater, to gain skills, confidence and ability in the game of golf.
Another Junior Golf Program is currently underway. The after-school
“Get Out & Golf ” began on May 6th at Creekside in Fairmont Hot Springs.
Junior golfers are grouped by skill level and play on the course (up to nine
holes) with a coach to help them along the way.
There are two more sessions of “Get Out & Golf ” coming up on May
20th and 27th. Participants must be pre-registered unless they have their own
golf clubs. Those with their own golf clubs can drop in. Those without will
have clubs supplied by the Columbia Valley Golf Trail.
The cost is $5 per child. To learn more visit www.columbiavalleygolftrail.
com or email [email protected].
GROWING GOLF —Young golfers build their golfing skills on April 29th at the Windermere Valley Golf Course during a group lesson offered through the Columbia Valley Golf Trail.
Photos by Dean Midyette
May 15, 2015
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May 15, 2015
Goodbye to bad taste and inconvenience
of sediment, rust, dirt and particulate matter such
as bacteria. The third filter, the carbon one, removes
Mountain Fresh Water has been supplying
the chemicals, their taste and odour while leaving in
clean, healthy drinking water to over 60 per cent
the essential minerals. Water with no minerals (i.e.
of the corporate offices and thousands of homes in
reverse osmosis) is unhealthy for you.
Calgary for 28 years.
Why no more boil water advisories? A filter with
Of those affected by the floods two years ago and
a micron value of 0.5 filters out Cryptosporidium
laden with water boil advisories, those with the Mounand Giardia, which are the most common stomach
tain Fresh Water system did not have to boil water!
and bowel upsetting bacteria we have here. They are
I brought the system to Invermere because I
potentially present in the water under these advisowas using a jug filtration system that was just not
ries. Here is a link to understand more: www.cdc.
doing a good job of cleaning the town’s water.
gov/parasites/crypto/gen_info/filters.html
It was costing a small fortune in new filters,
Based on our current home consumption,
the constant refilling was inconvenient and, above
the first filter won’t need changing for at least two
all, during a water boil advisory, I still had to boil!
years, the second one for at least four years, and
SIMPLE SOLUTION — Bad-tasting water and boil water advisories
So remembering the system I had in Calgary,
the carbon filter is good for 6,500 gallons (24,605
are easily solved with the simple-to-use Mountain Fresh Water system. Left,
which removed bacteria, sediment and chemicals,
litres), which comes to about 10 years for a family
a clean, unused system. Right, the system in use after a year in a home in
but left the essential minerals, I knew this would
of four (a colorimetric test shows the presence of
Invermere. Photos submitted
make a great fit for on-demand water in my home
chlorine once the filter has expired).
here in the valley.
Think about how many filters this takes
is physically installed on a side panel under the counter,
Andi Schoni of Schoni Artisan Wood Oven Breads leaving ample storage space. A small drinking tap is in- out of our landfills and environment! The system is
quickly became so enthusiastic about it and its simplicity stalled in the corner of the sink and delivers an unlimited $554.40 including taxes and installation, which takes
that he now uses it for baking all his bread.
supply of filtered water to your home or office. There are about 45 minutes. Expensive? No. Over a two-year peSo a light went on and I thought others could do no extra pumps or reservoirs needed. There are three fil- riod, a good jug system, which does not have the same
with this.
ters, two laboratory grade pre-filters and a colloidal silver- filtration capabilities or any of the convenience, will
The system is a three-stage system connected to the infused, premium organic coconut activated carbon filter. run nearly the same. For more information please call
cold water line under the kitchen sink. The compact unit
The pre-filters of 0.4 and 0.2 microns clean the water Dominic at 250-341-7194.
Submitted by Mountain Fresh Water
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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply
for a Disposition of Crown Land
Take notice that the Alpine Club of Canada from Canmore, AB, has applied to
the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO),
Kootenay Region, for a Temporary Permit situated on Provincial Crown land located west of Radium,
BC, near the Stockdale Glacier and containing less than 15 hectares.
The Lands File for this application is 4405563. Written comments concerning this application
should be directed to FrontCounter BC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 7G1 or e-mail to:
[email protected]. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to April 12,
2015. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit http://
arfd.gov.ca/applicationposting/index.asp → Search → Search by File Number: 4405563 for more
information.
Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. Access
to these records requires the submissions of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. Visit http://www.
gov.bc.ca/freedomofinformation to learn more about FOI submissions.
May 15, 2015
NOTICE:
BUYER’S BEWARE
To all band members of the Shuswap Band
Please take notice that I, Sam Paul, have a valid lease on Lot 12
CLSR 102024. The Band Council and the Aboriginal Affairs and
Northern Development Canada have subdivided this lot into
12-3-1 CLSR 102024, lot 12-3-2 CLSR 102024, 12-3-5. The
Shuswap Band Council with the collaboration of Aboriginal
Affairs and Northern Development Canada intend to sell these
lots. Rosa Paul has validly leased this property to me in 2003.
I hereby give notice to anyone intending to purchase these lots
that I will enforce my lease.
Yours truly,
Sam Paul
May 6th, 2015
The Columbia
Valley Food Bank
RCMP does it again
Reigning champs, the Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment team, pose with their floor hockey championship trophy after winning the 2015 Rotary Club of Invermere Floor Hockey Challenge Cup on Monday, May 11th, beating
their worthy opponents, the David Thompson Secondary School Canucks, 2-0 in the best of three. Photo submitted
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By Kevin Nimmock
Pioneer Staff
Radium gears up for rally racing
The car rally is coming back to Radium. Spectators
young and old are invited to check out the second annual
Radium Hot Springs Rally (formerly the Kananaskis Rally), a showcase of extreme racing against the backdrop of
the Rocky Mountains. The event on Saturday, May 23rd
and Sunday, May 24th features some of the best racers
in Western Canada. In fact, it is a qualifying event in the
Western Canada Rally Championship.
“It is really exciting,” said Radium councillor Tyler McCauley. “Rally is one of the most popular sports in Europe.
It is a very young sport here, but it is growing quickly.”
Mr. McCauley said this year’s rally will be much larger
than last year’s. He took on the role of organizing how Radium would adapt to welcome spectators and participants
and make sure the race will be memorable.
“Last year it was not very well-known,” Mr. McCauley said. “This year, we put together a committee
with some business people in town and the Radium Hot
Springs Chamber of Commerce. Now, we have an event
being properly run and marketed.”
Mr. McCauley said the event is not just good for Radium, but for the entire Columbia Valley as well.
“It is an event that is run during our off-season, because it is not summer yet, and it brings people to the
valley,” he said.
There are 30 high quality drivers set to take to the
track. Mr. McCauley said the event will be engaging and
fun to watch for racing fans and for those who are novices
to the sport. The roads used for the Rally may include
any Forest Service Road in the Columbia Valley between
Golden and Canal Flats.
“It is going to be a lot of fun for everyone,” Mr. McCauley said. “You can sit out in the spectator area at the
track and spend the morning watching the cars speed by.”
Learn more by visiting www.cscc.ab.ca/Radium.
Celebrate spring and summer in style
Copper Cabana is back for its second year at Copper Point Resort. This year, guests can enjoy food options
from the new poolside menu. The festivities begin on Saturday, May 23rd.
Menu options include nachos, pretzels, hot dogs and
Copper Point’s ice cream cart, featuring Häagen-Dazs
products. Executive chef Jeffrey Hicks said the menu fits
well with the resort environment.
“We have got our team out there in Hawaiian shirts and
we have upped the staffing, just to make sure that we are catering to the guests as much as possible,” Mr. Hicks said.
As always, the Cabana serves delicious cocktails for
adults and equally enjoyable mocktails for kids.
Mr. Hicks said that by virtue of Copper Cabana’s location, guests can gawk at the mountains in a unique setting.
“In the Columbia Valley, if you stand anywhere and rotate 360 degrees, it is absolutely beautiful,” Mr. Hicks said.
“Then you throw a pool in there with great drinks, good
service and now food, and it becomes a hard place to leave.”
Notice of Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the Columbia Valley
Food Bank will be held on Wednesday May 27th, 2015
at 1 p.m., in the Women’s Resource Centre at
Frater Landing in Invermere. All members, as well
as the general public, are welcome to attend.
Board Nominations
Nominations for the 2015/2016 Board of Directors
will be accepted, in advance only, by the nominating
committee. The deadline for receiving nominations
is noon, Thursday, May 21st at the Family Resource
Centre. Please pick up nomination forms at the
Family Resource Centre. You must be a member
in good standing in order to be nominated.
For further information call 250-342-2456
DISTRICT OF INVERMERE
914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339
Tel: 250-342-9281 • Fax: 250-342-2934
NOTICE TO ALL DOG OWNERS
The weather is nicer and we ask for all dog owners to keep your
pets on a leash in all parks and public places. Fines for dogs at
large are $50.
With the warmer weather upon us we ask that you please
remember to be respectful and pick up any dog feces. Please
place any of your animal waste in a plastic bag prior to
placing in your garbage container.
For dog control issues within the municipality, please contact
our Dog Control Officer at 250-342-1707.
As we now know, plastic is not so fantastic. Up to a
trillion plastic bags per year are used around the world. While
most of them go to landfill sites where, scientists estimate,
takes up to 1,000 years to break down, millions still end up
in waterways, trees, and in our oceans where it eventually
ends up in stomachs of fish and birds. We encourage you to use
biodegradable dog waste bags, which are available at various
sites throughout town.
Notes from
Nunavut
May 15, 2015
Editor’s note: After six and a half years with Columbia Valley RCMP, Constable Tim Harper
left last July with his wife Ali and their two dogs for a three-year posting in Kugluktuk, Nunavut.
The Pioneer recently caught up with Const. Harper (a.k.a. Kuntapu Timati HAAPA, his name
in the traditional Inuinnaqtun language). Here is his account of life so far in the Great North.
By Tim Harper
Special to The Pioneer
Kugluktuk is a town of 1,450 and primarily Inuit. It is located at approximately the 68th
parallel on the Coronation Gulf of the Arctic Ocean. It is situated right at the mouth of the
Coppermine River. The surrounding landscape is wide open tundra and rocky cliffs of the Canadian Shield.
Plant growth includes small shrubs, grass, moss, lichens, blueberries, various flowers and
dwarfed pine and birch trees (I have yet to see any form of a tree). I have been out on the
land, weather permitting, and the scenery is amazing, especially in the early fall where as far
as the eye can see, everything turns into a red/orange array of colours. We get the opportunity
to be out there on ATVs and snowmobiles.
The Inuit in Kugluktuk still practise some of their traditional culture and it is seen more
in the older generations rather than the younger ones. The cultural clothing is seen more often in the winter than the summer since they wear
their colorful handsewn winter clothing. Sewing and carvings are a source of income for
some people. Sewing classes are held every week where you can attend and learn how to
make traditional clothing and apparel. The majority of the people wear seal skin gloves and
mitts, moose and seal boots known as kamiks (same as mukluks), and the women wear the
traditional amautis (winter parka) where their young are carried on their backs. I arrived at the end of July so I was able to enjoy some of the summer and 24 hours of
daylight. However, we had our first frost around mid-August, which was welcomed as it took
care of the majority of the relentless mosquitos. Adjusting to the abrupt end of summer was a bit of a challenge when you’re used to
warm weather late into fall. The first snowfall was roughly at the beginning of September and
it progressively became colder. The days became shorter and shorter and then the blizzards
came in — some blizzards with winds hitting 106 kilometres per hour. Complete whiteouts
that prevent planes from arriving and the town gets shut down. The RCMP are the only
ones that still work during the massive storms so navigating to calls for service is a task of
driving by feel. The winds are so high and continuous that we have to replace our Canadian flag every few
months due to it being shredded in the wind. We have a stack of them. Learning to work in the
harsh elements has proved quite challenging and hazardous. Temperatures have been in the -50s
C and clothing you are used to wearing down south simply doesn’t work. Work clothes consist
of lots of snow gear. I might’ve worn layers under my uniforms once in Invermere, whereas it’s a
necessity here. Average temperatures hovered in the -30s C to -40s C for the majority of the winter
and it doesn’t really warm up. Chinooks definitely do not exist. The cold is incredible and dealing
with people out in those conditions takes its toll on you. Frostbite and injuries due to the cold
have already been experienced, taking some members out of service.
The detachment is a stone’s throw away from the shores of the Coronation Gulf so our
view is of the ocean and we watch fishing float planes arrive every morning in the summer/
fall with paying guests from nearby fishing lodges. We are supposed to be at five members but have been at three working members since
I have been here so, unfortunately, work is busy here with each RCMP member having an
above average criminal case load. In comparison to Invermere, we have a lower call volume, however the criminal code
offences and the level of violence is much higher than that in Invermere. The community
suffers from social issues and, with it being a larger community than other communities in
Nunavut, they are much more apparent. Poverty is present, which has led to the bootlegging of alcohol and smuggling of drugs. Domestic violence and mental health issues are high
and the violence is fuelled by the alcohol. Kugluktuk is a restricted community meaning
that alcohol can be brought in with a permit and only if an individual hasn’t had any alcohol
incidents in the previous three months. Unfortunately the permit system is not completely effective and we deal a lot with bootlegged alcohol being brought into the community. The calls can keep us awake for many
hours a night, causing us to lose precious hours of sleep.
May 15, 2015
The wildlife in and around town consist of caribou, muskox, barren ground grizzly, wolverines, arctic hares and foxes, moose, seals, and arctic char fish. I have tried my hand at fishing and so far I am the only one who hasn’t been able to catch
a fish. I think the locals are withholding their secrets from me. I have had calls about the bears
and wolves in town, but in reality, those calls are best left for the locals than a non-hunter
from the south. Hunting is a huge part of their lifestyle and it is not uncommon to see the older generation leaving early in the morning on their snowmobiles and qamutiks (sled styled trailers)
loaded up with supplies to be out on the land for a few days. They will return with their
caribou and muskox usually and will hand out food to other families.
People speak the traditional language of Inuinnaqtun and it is only really heard amongst
the elders; however, even the younger generations still communicate with facial expressions
that take time to get used to. I took a statement from someone and they didn’t answer any questions verbally and,
being new here I didn’t pick up on their facial expressions of yes, no, surprise, getting closer
to the facts, etc. I walked out and said the person didn’t talk and everyone laughed, asking
if their face moved. Now I know how to read the faces (i.e. yes = wide-eyed, no = squinting
eyes, element of surprise = pursed lips with inhale).
The accent of the Inuit is thick and trying to understand them when they call in has
proven to be quite a difficult task. They speak from the throat for pronunciations and often
their names do not spell out the way they sound. I have found myself writing them out how
they sound phonetically then asking the other members who they are. Street names have
been challenging so when they call to report something, hopefully you can at least get the
house number since the numbers are not repeated and you can’t find the house on a map. The
majority of the people do not have their own house phones so when someone is in need,
they will run to another house to use a phone, say the house number the RCMP are needed
at, then hang up. Many calls we go to are unknown since information isn’t provided so we
always have to have a heightened situational awareness. Therefore, we do not go to calls with
only one member. As each day goes by, I am getting used to learning how to spell and understand everyone’s names and streets.
The community is a very pro-police community and the majority of the people are very
friendly and everyone waves to everyone. The teenagers can be seen outside all hours of the night hanging out and playing street
hockey on the icy roads. In the summer, kids will ride their bikes everywhere 24 hours a day. Hockey is their life here and I play three nights a week with Fridays being “Hockey
Night in Kugluktuk” and the rink gets filled up with spectators. I still haven’t scored a goal
and I am a terrible hockey player. Being a former ref, I have no concept of how to use a
hockey stick. If you play hockey, you are generally liked by the people in town and all issues
are put to the side for the two-hour games.
Ali has settled in well. She is the Youth Centre Co-ordinator and has been able to see the
positive sides of the community and get involved with a lot of the community events that
take place. It has been challenging at times and she has learned a lot. She enjoys her time
working with the local children.
Our dogs (Oakley and Lucy) loved the summer/early fall (they are not too fond of the heat
down south) and they get to run on the shores of the Coronation Gulf while we mountain
bike. What they don’t like is that, when in town, they are always having to be on a leash and are
not allowed to play with the dogs in the community because those dogs are not friendly and have
been known to attack dogs and people. They also hate the bitter cold. Their paws have really
suffered despite booties and other methods of protecting their paws. The locals are very scared of
dogs, especially black dogs, so if they are outside on our little fenced deck, the locals selling carvings and sewings or “country food” (arctic char and caribou) won’t come to our house.
The fat-tire mountain bikes have proven to be amazing here. Weather dependant, Ali
rides to work every day (providing its not -30 C to -55 C) and since they are the only two
fat-tire bikes in town, they are a huge hit with the kids. Ali gets delayed trying to leave work
everyday with kids surrounding her, wanting to see the bike. They have never seen anything
like those bikes. We ride on the sandy beaches of the ocean and out to other lakes — even
onto the ocean ice and touring around. We purchased studded tires for them which was a
solid investment.
The posting is a three-year post so I should be out of here in the summer of 2017. We
are not sure where things will take us after that, but Invermere is still a huge interest to return
to. Never know!
Const. Tim Harper (left)
with an elder.
Ali with their dogs Oakley and Lucy.
May 15, 2015
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‘Nature Cure’
Natural Health
By Dr. Mike Baker
Pioneer Columnist
Every year during May,
naturopathic medicine is
promoted across Canada
during Naturopathic Medicine Week. Naturopathic
doctors (NDs) can be found
promoting and educating
their communities about healthy living,
disease prevention and the value of integrative medicine.
In honour of this week, I thought I
would give an overview of naturopathic
medicine; specifically, how it started and
where it is today.
The roots of naturopathic medicine
extend as far back as the late 1800s to
medical practitioners in Germany. During this time, gravely ill patients were
getting better with the relatively simple
treatments of “Nature Cure” that involved clean water, clear air and wholesome, healthy food.
These practices eventually migrated
to America and then began to trickle
into Canada throughout the early 1900s.
During this time when a patient sought
out a naturopathic physician, they were
likely treated with a healthy diet, herbal
medicines and hydrotherapy – the use
of water to encourage healing. Have you
ever noticed how energized you are after a cold shower, or how steam baths
soothe achy joints? That’s the healing
power of water!
Today, you’ll find that not all naturopathic doctors practise the same.
There are still some NDs who use more
traditional treatments such as hydrotherapy and herbal medicine.
Other NDs are more inclined to
prescribe pharmaceutical drugs in addition to
healthy diet and lifestyle
promotion.
Lastly, there are those
who blend modern evidence based therapies
with the “tried and true”
treatments of the past.
Although some therapies have evolved over the
past century, the principles of naturopathic medicine have
remained the same. The goal of all naturopathic doctors is to treat the cause of
a patient’s illness and support the body’s
innate ability to heal itself.
Over the past few years, I have noticed a shift in the attitude of the general public and medical practitioners.
More and more patients are looking for
alternatives to pharmaceutical-based
medicine. Patients are more inclined to
seek out whole food diets, meditation,
exercise and various alternative therapies. The medical field is responding to
these calls. Every year there are more
NDs graduating from registered naturopathic medical schools and there are
more medical doctors who are seeing the
value in alternative-based medicine for
their patients.
We may not be far off from a time of
true complimentary medicine where the
necessity of pharmaceutical drugs and
alternative therapies go hand in hand.
It appears as though medicine is coming
full circle by integrating our latest scientific discoveries with practices from a
time when all that a patient needed was
a good dose of nature.
Dr. Mike Baker is a naturopathic
physician practicing in Invermere. For
more information, call 250-342-1457
or visit www.drmikebaker.ca.
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Spring cleaning on the lake
Watershed Wanderings
By Megan Peloso
Pioneer Columnist
Around the lake, people are busy preparing their
homes for another blissful
summer. As hosts, spring
cleaning involves freshening up and de-cluttering
inside our homes as well as
outdoor grooming in anticipation of guests. Homeowners living by the shoreline often encounter debris that is
different from the typical human-made garbage left after
snowmelt. Before you finish tackling the season’s chores,
consider a few ways you can use shoreline debris to your
advantage while saving yourself some hassle.
What is garbage and what is natural debris?
This March, local residents put their efforts together to collect litter on public beaches and shorelines
of Lake Windermere, removing all the human-made
garbage we encountered. Everyone can agree that garbage left by the shore is unsightly and unsafe. But what
about natural debris?
At first sight, natural landscape features may be mistaken for a mess. But for the most part, rocks, driftwood,
logs, plants, and aquatic vegetation actually help to protect the shore from erosion, assist with flood control, filter
pollution and provide food, shelter and nesting habitat
for wildlife. Rather than removing these features, consider
other options that will help to protect your shore from
erosion in the long-term.
Leveraging natural assets
• Build a walkway over debris, or a narrow path
through them to access the water.
• Set aside a natural shoreline area. Enhance it by planting native plants and shrubs.
• Prune branches blocking your view instead of remov-
AU NATUREL — A dock and natural shoreline on Jack
Lake in Ontario. Photo courtesy of Northerncomfort.com
Commencing in May of 2015, the Village
of Radium Hot Springs will be carrying out
a Fuel Management Program to the
West of the Community near four
kilometer on the Horsethief Forest
Service Road. The operation will
reduce tree densities adjacent to their
water treatment plant to reduce the
likelihood of wildfire in the area.
There will be forest debris piled on site
and burned in the fall of 2015. If you
have any comments or questions about
the program, please contact
Greg DuBois, RPF, the Project Coordinator.
Summit Valley Contracting, Ltd.
[email protected]
ing trees or bushes.
• If you have a knack for landscaping (or know someone who is keen to lend you a hand), try incorporating
the important functions of a natural shoreline into your
project. For example, work with the visual appeal of
native plants, well-defined and curving edges and other
accents like benches and stepping-stones.
Building in a buffer
All of these are suggestions to help you generate that
balanced buffer zone which will preserve easy access to the
lake with the added benefit of retaining high water quality
and aquatic habitat that make the lake such a blissful summer retreat. Without buffers, a shoreline can experience
accelerated runoff, increased erosion and a greater quantity of nutrients entering the water, particularly nitrates
and phosphates. Too many of these nutrients can trigger
eutrophication, a process that stimulates algal blooms.
Depending on how you look at it, you have lots (or
less!) to think about during your spring cleaning. Remember, a natural buffer area along the shoreline is beneficial
for your property (and your back!) and for the wildlife
that shares the Columbia River watershed.
Megan Peloso is the Program Co-ordinator for the Lake
Windermere Ambassadors. Email her at [email protected] or call the office at 250-341-6898.
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Tiny Mercury was hard to
spot over the Purcells, so pale
in the sunset, but there it was
— a very subtle object compared to brilliant Venus.
Mercury, as always, is
moving very quickly. Soon in line with the Sun, it will
set at the same time. Venus, however, is well-situated to
remain a highlight in the western sky into summer.
Meanwhile, overhead, Jupiter is falling behind us in
its orbit so bit by bit it appears closer to the Purcells, visually looking closer and closer to Venus by the summer.
Also bit by bit, Saturn is climbing in the southeast
into the middle of the night sky. Not as bright as Jupiter, but always enjoyable to detect its rings in binoculars
or telescope. Even if not enlarged much, seeing Saturn
directly again through an eyepiece makes for a special
emotional re-discovery. Continuing my column series discussion about the
New Horizons space probe hurtling towards its Pluto flyby in July, the probe is now close enough to stare ahead
looking for possible hints of dust or debris around Pluto.
NASA may consider changing course slightly to
avoid such potential hazards around Pluto. And taking
standard photos is not the only thing New Horizons will
be doing, with a wide variety of instruments on board.
More on that next column. The visual alignment of planets (such as the Moon,
Venus and Mars a few months ago, or Jupiter visually
next to Venus this summer) has an interesting “subtle”
connection.
Over the years and centuries, the recurring patterns
of planets aligning themselves next to each other, or at
90 or 120 degrees to each other, long fascinated humans.
Often their possible connections to earthly matters
and human affairs were formulated this way and that to
try to give chaotic life on earth more pattern, too.
Modern astronomers say such astrological connections may stand up to wishful thinking, but not to actual
rigorous testing. If we are talking direct gravitational effects on newborns, then objects like our moon or obstetricians have a much closer, much bigger effect!
However, if we look at how planets — including
Earth — interact with each other, we do start to see
genuine subtle effects. Planets wobble over thousands of
years (i.e. our own “north star” Polaris isn’t always our
north star!) and while a wobble continues, it gets shifted,
gradually, by the other planets.
Earth’s orbit around the Sun is not a perfect circle
— that, too, changes over long periods caused by other
planets. How do such interactions affect Earth and our
climate? Maybe even we individuals? The key word is
subtlety. More next column! Brian Fenerty is a member of the Royal Astronomical
Society of Canada. Contact him at [email protected].
Lore behind landmark names
Curator’s Corner
By J.D. Jeffery
Museum Curator
As it was mentioned last
month we are under construction and the new vault
is almost complete. Life is
getting back to normal so our May schedule is as follows: May 13th — Work Bee; May 21st — Monthly
Meeting with our guest speaker talking about their African Safari; and May 24th — Movie Night at the Museum featuring the African Queen.
On May 13th, starting at 10 a.m., we scheduled
a Cleaning Bee and volunteers came out and spent an
hour or two getting to know the museum and some of
the volunteers. My first introduction to the museum
was helping during a Cleaning Bee; it was a fun way to
glimpse behind the scenes.
Through winter, I got to talk to people in the area
and a common topic of conversation was where local
landmark names come from. I decided to share some of
the information in upcoming articles. I know some of
this information you will already know, but I hope there
will be a few that are new as well.
Windermere Lake: David Thompson called it Kootenae Lake in 1807. It later became known as Morigeau Lake and Lower Columbia Lake. Gilbert Malcolm
Sproat surveyed the town site of Windermere in 1883
and claimed the land in his friend’s name John Jane then
renamed the lake “Lake Windermere.” In a letter from
Mr. Sproat to B.G. Hamilton, “I called it that from
some fancied resemblance to the name of that lake in
England though the two are not really alike.”
Hamilton added a note at the bottom of the same
letter before filing it: “The name later reverted to Lower
Columbia but through the untiring and unceasing efforts of R. Randolph Bruce, it was finally changed back
to Lake Windermere.”
Athalmer: Originally called “Salmon Beds” because
of the salmon that spawned there after coming up the
Columbia River from the Pacific Ocean. In 1888 the local politician, Honorable Frederick Whitworth Aylmer,
laid out the town site and renamed it Athalmer; Athol
meaning “noble” and mere meaning “lake.”
Learn more about the museum by visiting www.windermerevalleymuseum.ca.
May 15, 2015
. . . ‘Cenotaph’ from page 8
Discussion also touched on the cost
for the Cenotaph Park revitalization,
which has a total budget of $415,000
— including $315,000 for the construction work and $100,000 for landscaping
— almost all of which will be funded
through Resort Municipality Initiative
(RMI, better known as the hotel tax)
money and a grant from Veterans Affairs, instead of by local taxpayers. Taxpayers, however, will be paying a total of
about $45,000 to $48,000 for repairs to
storm sewers and water mains — problems discovered during the construction, but not caused by it.
Once the construction work at
Cenotaph Park is done, landscaping can
begin and will include placing a 15- to
20-foot (4.5- to six-metre) high mature
Russian olive tree in the new park to replace the one cut down last year as renovations began, which had stood in the
spot for decades.
Normally such a tree would cost
$5,000 to $7,500, according to Mr.
Prosser, but the district has been able to
find one for $500.
“It’s not native, it’s an invasive species, but there is a historical connection
(to the last tree),” said Mr. Prosser, adding that the mature Russian olive tree
will need to be heavily staked out, at
least initially, as it could easily be destroyed by strong winds.
Mr. Prosser also emphatically dismissed rumours that the new Russian olive
tree is a cutting or seedling from, or genetically related to, the old tree it’s replacing.
Valley tour showcases attractions
“It was amazing how the
whole valley got together to
showcase the valley,” agreed Ms.
A dozen Calgarians were
Powers, who acted as the tour
flown to the Columbia Valley to
leader. “We all worked together
learn about the perks of valley
to show off the entire area as
culture.
much as we could in such a short
The Columbia Valley Tourperiod of time. It’s not hard to
ism Marketing Committee orshowcase the valley when we
ganized a familiarization (FAM)
have so many wonderful places
tour for 12 Calgarians to see the
to see.”
sights between April 27th and
The allure of the Columbia
28th through a partnership with
Valley did not take long to sink
Integra Air.
in for the tour group.
TOUR DE FORCE — A Columbia Valley familiarization
“It’s the first time we’ve done
“The reaction was exactly
tour for 12 Calgary event planners concluded on April 28th
a tour like this,” said Andrea
what we were looking for,” said
at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Photo by Breanne Massey
Tubbs, chair of the Columbia ValMs. Tubbs. “The attendees were
ley Tourism Marketing Committee. “We’ve done the FAM tours completely impressed with everything they saw and they felt
for media, but this was the first time for meeting planners.”
there was enough information available to understand what the
The decision to reach out and extend the invite to execu- valley has to offer. Many of them have been either out this way
tives from all walks of life was prompted by a strong desire to or were aware of the area, but didn’t really think about it as a
boost tourism numbers in the valley during the shoulder season. meeting destination, so it really changed their perception on
“We’re trying to build business in the slower season because what the valley has to offer them.”
we know that some groups tend to travel outside of major holiShe is optimistic about working with the Columbia Valley
days and school breaks,” Ms. Tubbs explained. “Our goal was to Tourism Marketing Committee to host another FAM tour in
try to attract some of these groups to our valley, instead of Banff the fall.
or Jasper, where they typically go.”
“It was one of the best responses we’ve ever had from a
The major draws for tourism in the Columbia Valley branch group,” said Ms. Powers.
out from Fairmont to Panorama Mountain Resort, she said.
The travelling costs remain the biggest challenge to running
“We did cram a lot of (activities) into two days,” said Ms. this program and Ms. Tubbs is eager to see if the Integra Air
Tubbs. “They had a full tour of the valley all the way from Fair- partnership will continue.
mont to Panorama, and up to the Radium Hot Springs… all of
“The flight that we arranged from Calgary to Invermere was
the resorts that have capacity to (cater) to larger groups for over heavily subsidized by Integra Air,” she said. “We need to look
100 people. There was a canoe trip on the Columbia River with at that partnership to see if we can make it work again. For the
Penny Powers (of Columbia River Kayak & Canoe), dinner at people who actually attended this time, we had one group make
Eagle Ranch Golf Course and a trade show up at Panorama a confirmed booking out of the event and that’s definitely a big
with about 10 to 15 local vendors who supplied anything from win for the committee and the property that they booked at,
ATV tours to golf.”
Copper Point Resort.”
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Pioneer Staff
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Prefab Cement Tanks Installed
Water Lines Dug and Installed
Basements Dug
WINDERMERE 250-342-6805
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& WCB
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YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP for all home maintenance from
raking your lawn to renovating your entire house.
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Commercial – Residential
Installation – Maintenance – Repairs
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Box 72, Canal Flats, B.C.
V0B 1B0
Cell: 250-341-7727 • Fax: 1-778-523-2426 • [email protected]
May 15, 2015
HERE TO SERVE YOU
Plumbing • Heating • Electrical
Rigid Plumbing Ltd.
Andy Charette
Residential & Commercial Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
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E: [email protected]
P: 250-341-5179
(250) 341-6888
Bus: 250-342-9692
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(250) 270-0345
(403) 870-7558
250.341.1995
[email protected]
in Calgary since 2002
in Invermere since 2004
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Box 802 | 422 – 14th Street | Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0
Fax: 250-342-9644
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Open Monday - Saturday
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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May 15, 2015
HERE TO SERVE YOU
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finishing, grinding, polishing, repair
and demolishing.
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[email protected]
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Serving the Columbia Valley
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Invermere,B.C.
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May 15, 2015
Celebrate best friends with an evening out
By Sheila Tutty
Canadian Cancer Society
Sunday, May 31 is the date to mark on your
calendar for Best Friends’ Bash.
This event is the evolution of our annual
Kickoff Party and Dinner & Dance fundraisers
for the Canadian Cancer Society.
We had such a great time at the Breast
Friends’ Bash events held in 2013 to raise funds
for the digital mammogram unit in Cranbrook,
that I decided to borrow the name with a bit of
a change up to it.
The Black Forest Restaurant has graciously
stepped forward as our host, and they are hoping
to make this an annual event.
The evening will consist of a delicious threecourse meal, followed by a live and silent auction.
We have already collected some great items,
including a certificate from Nipika for eight
mountain bike rentals, a two-hour mountain
bike lesson and a guided bike tour or cross
country ski lesson for group of eight with an
Olympic coach.
We have gift certificates for dining, travel,
personal services as well as gift baskets from Fusion and Bliss, and of course, the ever-popular
golfing certificates. And there are more items
coming in.
Five years ago at our Kickoff Party, we auctioned off a quilt, made by me, to Butch Bishop
who bought it for his wife Judy. Recently, Judy
called me to say she just could not bring herself
to use the quilt and donated it back, so we have
a queen-sized quilt to auction off.
Christine and Rod Turnbull, along with
Nan and Frank Jones, jumped forward at the
fundraiser last year and offered to cook a gourmet five-course meal for eight people, accompanied by wine. This year, they have graciously offered to do the same. This fabulous opportunity
is valued at $650.
If you wish to donate an item or service to
our auction, we would gratefully accept it.
We will have music playing for those who
wish to shake a leg on the dance floor.
The cost is $45 per person or $80 per couple. Tickets will sell out, so I would encourage
you to get yours soon. They are available at Tiffany’s Thredz in Invermere, Smoking Waters
Coffee Co. in Fairmont, or by contacting me.
Bring your husband, bring your wife, bring
your friend, or the love of your life. Hope to see
you there.
For more info or to purchase tickets, call me
at 250-342-5266 or [email protected].
QUEENLY QUILT — This unique quilt is one of the many items up for
auction at the Best Friends’ Bash on May 31st at the Black Forest Restaurant.
Photo submitted
HERE TO SERVE YOU
From Framing
to Finishing
Wood & 3D signs
Monument signs
50” wide format
outdoor printing
17 years experience
SIGNS
& CNC
Vehicle signage
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Call Al at
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Trade Builder of the Year
2008
www.myparadisecabins.ca
Residential, Commercial
Electric Furnace and Hot Water Tank
Repair and Service
For All Your Electrical Needs
[email protected]
1710 10 Avenue – Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0
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May 15, 2015
Pioneer Classifieds
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Phone: 250-341-6299
Fax: 1-855-377-1312
GARAGE SALES
GARAGE SALES
GARAGE SALES
GARAGE SALES
ANNOUNCEMENT
Multi-family Garage Sale May 16th,
9 - 3. Dutch Creek Rd. Household
items, dolls, folding chairs, bikes,
New truck floor mats 2 sets,
wooden utility trailer.
Annual Garage Sale: 25A Wolf Cres.
(behind Timmies) Watch for orange
signs. Fri. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.
- 3 p.m.
Saturday May 16th, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
4870 Glen Eagle Dr. Fairmont.
Assorted new and used golf clubs
$10.00 each, golf bags, cart,
household items, coffee table, etc.
Garage Sale: Invermere Legion
Br#71, May 23rd, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tables are still available call
Elizabeth 250-688-0640.
Narcotics Anonymous meeting now
available. Thursdays at 8 p.m. Call
250-342-1071 for more info.
Hosting a
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Call 250-341-6299, email [email protected]
Lake
Dorothy
or visit the Pioneer office at
8, 1008 8th Avenue, Invermere B.C.
WESTRIDGE
ESTATES
17TH ST
Alcoholics Anonymous. If alcohol is
causing problems or conflict in your
life, AA can help. All meetings are at
8 p.m. For more information, please
call 250-342-2424. Columbia
United AA, Invermere: Saturday,
Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
at the BC Service Building, South
End – 624 4th St., Invermere.
Radium Friendship Group: Friday
at the Catholic Church, East Side
of Main St. With the exception of
Tuesday, all meetings are open.
Cheers to Angela Klein who stayed
with me and drove me back to
Invermere after my collision
with an elk on the highway
near Skookumchuck. Greatly
appreciated!
Al-Anon. Are you concerned
about or affected by someone
else’s drinking? If so, please join
us. Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday
in Invermere at 7:15 p.m. at
the Canadian Martyrs Catholic
Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind
the Invermere hospital). For
information, please call 250-3428255.
Cheers to our family at Lake
Windermere Alliance Church for
making our stay here these past 8
months. Your enjoyable attitudes
and hospitality will never be
forgotten. We love you all!
CHEERS & JEERS
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Cheers to Canadian Tire auto techs
Wade and Dan for tenaciously
helping an old guy remove a
stubborn garbage bag that was
wrapped around the drive train.
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Jeers to dudes who stay home
to celebrate their wife’s birthday
instead of going on a golf trip with
CHEERS &theJEERS
boys.
Columbia
River
Colour map and sale information.
Athalmer
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INDUSTRIAL
Barbara Dawn Hascarl nee Anderson, born
May 2, 1937 in Vancouver, BC suddenly
passed away on the 2nd of May, the day
of her 78th birthday, after complications
following a successful hip replacement.
Dawn had been living with her husband of 61 years,
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Louis Hascarl, at the Seal Bay RV Park in Courtenay, BC.
Predeceased by her parents and three brothers, she is survived
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by her husband and five children; Lucille Smith, Daryl Hascarl,
Beverley Carleton, Naomi Maisonneuve and Melanie Kurucz, as
well as one brother and three sisters.
PANORAMA
Family and friends of Dawn were no strangers to her love of TO
MOUNTAIN
gardening, crafts and playing cards. She used her time knitting VILLAGE
articles for all those close to her, beating them in a game of
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cribbage and tending her flower beds and gardens.
Working as an employee with Canada Post for her entire career,
she retired from the post office in the small town of Canal Flats, BC
before moving to the coast.
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Dawn and her husband cherished the drives they spent exploring
Vancouver Island, a place they began to call home after moving
from Canal Flats, ten years ago.
Last July she celebrated her 60th anniversary with Lou, where she
spent a wonderful weekend surrounded by her family and friends,
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and playing with her nine grandchildren and
nine great-grandchildren.
Arrangements entrusted to Comox Valley Funeral Home,
Courtenay, B.C. , 250-334-0707
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Born: May 2, 1937 Vancouver, BC
Passed: May 2, 2015
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Barbara Dawn Hascarl
(nee Anderson)
Garage Sale: Sat. May 16th, 8 a.m.
- noon. 806 17th St. Furniture, tools
and many more household items.
IND
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GARAGE SALE
No.7 Lochend Lane 200, 10th AVE
Invermere, salon hydraulic + dryer
chairs. Hospital bed, beads, crafts,
etc. more clothes., Sat. May 16th
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mantyka and others multifamily garage sale, 310 12th Ave
Invermere, May 16th 8 a.m. to 2
p.m. Early-birds pay double unless
they bring treats for the vendors!
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Saturday May 16th, house for sale so
lots of good stuff! 1741 Windermere
Loop Road. 9 a.m - 3 p.m.
PINETRE
Garage Sale: Sat. May 23rd, 1025,
5th St. 8 a.m. Some tools and much
more.
Multi-family garage sale, Sat. May
16th, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. 937 Copper
Point Way in the Cottages at Copper
Point. Wedding decor, sports
equipment, kitchen/household
items, clothes, kid’s toys.
Fairmont Yard Sale: 5332 Columbia
River Rd. Kids stuff, sports
equipment, furniture. Saturday
May 16th only, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Sat. May 16th, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. 613
- 13th Ave., Invermere. Furniture,
sporting goods, electronics, R.V.
items, tools and garage items.
Estate/Garage sale: 14, 1126 - 13
Street, (Osprey Lane), Invermere
- 9 a.m. Saturday, May 16th.
Furniture, small appliances, dishes,
kitchenware and many other
household items.
RID
Garage Sale: Sat. May 16th 9 a.m.
1318 Hwy 93/95, on highway
halfway between Valley Alley and
Skookum Inn.
BIG Estate sale. Everything must go.
10% will be donated to BC Cancer
Foundation. No toys, clothing or
linens. Last house in Larch Point,
2336 Ruault Rd. Sat. May 16th,
Sun. May 17th and Mon. May 18th,
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Yard Sale: Sat May 16th, 10 a.m.
- 1 p.m. #12 Green Acres. Snow
blower, lawn mower, weed eater,
compressor, household and more.
NE
Wilmer Community Hall Garage
Sale, Friday May 15th, 6 p.m. - 9
p.m. Saturday May 16th 9 a.m. - 1
p.m.
Multi-Family, Saturday May 16th, 9
a.m. - 3 p.m. Tons of items. Camping
equip., Mountain Bike 17” excellent
condition, 14 Ft. boat/motor/
trailer excellent condition,
NEW GOLF BAG push/pull CART,
electronics, ladders, assorted tools,
Hoover carpet cleaner, garden
hoses, wheel barrow, coolers,
many new household items,
NEW George Foreman Grillers,
assorted bedding, assorted baby
clothes, and more. 474 Lakeview
Rd. Acreage on Hill named Deere
Ridge B & B just off Athalmer Rd.
CHEERS & JEERS
Cheers to Arlee Romane. You have
run an amazing center that has
cared for, taught and prepared our
children for the next stage in life.
Great things are in store for you due
to everything you have done for
many children and their families! A
greatful parent.
Cheers to the Seniors who helped
make the IHCA Thrift Store’s first
“seniors shopping afternoon” a
wonderful experience. We look
forward to seeing you on the first
Wednesday of next month!
Cheers to the person who
posted about my Daughter’s
driving! We really appreciate it.
It will be discussed, there will be
consequences.
A big Cheers to the Invermere
Public Library staff and volunteers
for all they do. The latest, “figuring
out your income taxes” help, was
invaluable!
Cheers to Gail Berg for leading a
great Lake Enid event for Wings
Over the Rockies. Not only was it
informative and fun but you also
treated us all with a slice of your
yummy birthday cake.
Cheers and Bravo! To the Valley Voices
and Paul. For the” best concert ever”.
May 15, 2015
CHEERS & JEERS
CHEERS & JEERS
OPEN HOUSE
MISC FOR SALE
STORAGE
LOST & FOUND
Jeers to the people who baited an
elderly lady spending time with her
grandson in the park to rent a place
in Radium and lied about smoking
and having a pet and the amount of
people being in the apartment who
have not paid rent damage or pet
deposit and holding the apartment
hostage. You were asked to leave
after finding out you smoked and
will not leave. You know who you
are you disgust me.
Cheers to the workers who helped
me out (literally) of the hole in
front of the hospital.
OPEN HOUSE
Open House: 5134 Hot Springs
Rd. Fairmont. Sun May 17th,
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 1600+ sq.
ft., 2+1-bdrm, 2 bathrooms.
On Mountainside Golf Course.
$429,000.
Kenmore white self-clean stove
$250, Kenmore white built-in
dishwasher $100, Panasonic white
under-cabinet microwave $50,
microwave stand $25, Yardworx
lawnmower $150, picnic table $50,
Tassimo coffee maker $75, 403
815-1025 Windermere.
STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes,
easy access, immediate availability,
long-term or short-term. Deck
Properties Warehouse, Industrial
Park: 250-342-3166.
Lost/Missing: one 20 ft. by 5 ft.
dock. If found please call 250-3425740.
MOBILE HOME
Luxury Villa, Radium Golf Resort
Villas, end unit. Large private deck,
large 1-bdrm/den, large bathroom,
new appliances, guaranteed
rental income Apr. - Oct. 3 years
turn key. Everything stays, only
$147,900, call 1-778-963-1010 or
[email protected].
Cheers to all event organizers who
provide gluten free. And Cheers to
those who don’t need gluten free
and leave it for those of us who do.
So nice to be thought of.
Jeers to the people who turned the
Mt. Swansea hiking trail into an
“up-track” for mountain bikes. By
re-grading and re-routing the trail
so that it intersects down-tracks,
it is now used by more bikes going
down than up. For me, and likely
for most hikers, this has ruined
the trail. This is one of the most
important and popular hiking
routes in the valley and has been
for decades. How about you restore
it to the way it was and keep bikes
and hikers separate?
Cheers to the Wings Over the
Rockies Board and volunteers for a
stimulating week of nature related
activities. Well done!
Cheers to the senior whose idea
was implemented by the Thrift
Store. A senior’s day! “Far from the
madding crowd.”
Cheers to Canterbury Flowers! The
donation of flowers to press for our
Mother’s Day projects was so kind.
~EMP Grade 1 class.
A BIG Cheers to Nadyia Fry (Ms.
Fry) Grade 1 (EMP) class for helping
out Tim Horton’s for Camp Day
and brightening up our windows.
Cheers also to the volunteers that
came and helped.
Cheers Arlee for spending all day
prepping the windows. June 3rd
will look extra bright because of all
your artwork!
Cheers to Fairmont Hot Springs
Resort and Susan Clovechok and
her team from the CVCC for a great
event on Monday.
A big Cheers to Stacey for filling in
the holes at the Wilmer mail boxes.
SUITE FOR RENT
Beautiful 1200 SF Luxury
Apartment. Must be seen!
2-bdrm, 2-bath, 5 appliances,
N/S, N/P. $1000/mo + hydro.
References required. Available
immediately. Email: info@
panacheinteriorsinc.ca
250-342-5805.
Radium: Fully furnished units for
rent. Bedsitting, 1-bdrms, 2-bdrms.
N/S, pets negotiable. Call Joan
at 250-342-7517 to view and
check availability. Rent includes
heat, hydro, cable and all linens.
STARTING AT $500/mo.
Windermere 4-plex: Bright upper
level 2-bdrm suite available May
1st. All appliances. Large yard
and ample parking. Two blocks
from beach with lake views. Call/
text 250-409-7435 or email info@
selkirkcells.com.
Renovated large, bright, 2-bdrm
basement suite in downtown
Invermere. Private entrance and
enclosed patio, five appliances,
N/S, N/P, $850/mo + utilities.
Available immediately. Call 403874-0483.
Bright 1,000 sq ft, 2-bdrm, washer,
dryer, fridge, stove and dishwasher.
Private off street parking, large
patio, N/S, N/P, satellite T.V. and all
utilities included. $1,100/mo. Call
250-342-3368 or 250-342-5707.
Bachelor suite, available June 1st,
$580/mo includes cable, internet,
heat and lights. Partially furnished,
N/S, N/P, no partiers. Three blocks
from downtown, 250-342-6178.
HOUSE FOR RENT
3-bdrm mobile home, large front
deck, awesome view, 5 appliances,
Green Acres Mobile Home Park.
$850/mo + utilities. Sorry no dogs.
250-342-5146 or 250-342-1700.
In Athalmer 2-bdrm house, large
kitchen, yard $1,000/mo, includes
utilities. 250 341-5639.
Open House Sat. May 16th, Sun.
May 17th by Owner. 11 a.m. - 3
p.m. 4860 Ridge Rd., Radium Hot
Springs. 1-403-390-2194
Fantastic Open Plan in desirable
Borrego villas. This 2300 sq. ft. total
living space Walkout Bungalow has
a Main level with kitchen/living/
dining area, dual room fireplace,
2-bdrm and 2 bathrooms with 10’
ceilings. Lower walkout level has 9’
ceilings with 2-bdrm, 1 bathroom,
custom laundry room, huge rec.
room with pool table, full wet bar,
beer fridge and wine fridge. Granite
countertops, raised eating bar,
exotic hardwood, tile and carpet
accentuate the s/s appliances and
modern furnishings. Sunlight floods
this home with southwest window
walls providing unobstructed views
of the Rocky and Purcell Mtns. from
both levels. Deck off main level has
dining set and s/s BBQ, while Patio
walkout has 2 porch swings and
leisure chairs to enjoy the view. Air
conditioning, upgraded lighting
control and fixtures, underground
sprinklers and more. Asking
$405,000 turnkey.
OPEN HOUSE: Fri. May 15th, 11
a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. May 16th, and
Sun May 17th, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
122 - 4835 Radium Blvd., RADIUM
HOT SPRINGS. 1,460 sq. ft. condo,
3-bdrm, garage, 5 appliances,
soaker tub. End unit with deck
onto green space, $187,500 O.B.O.
250-342-7608 for info or Peter02@
telus.net.
SHARED ACCOMM
Integral, vegetarian, roommate
townhouse in Invermere. N/S, N/P.
No T.V. Room + bathroom, great
kitchen. $750/mo, references, call
250-242 0681.
FIREWOOD
Firewood, bagged or bulk, free
local delivery. 250-342-3040 or
[email protected].
For Sale 14’ TRAMPOLINE, Jump
sport. Excellent condition includes
safety net and ladder. Regular price
$1278 – asking $675. Contact:
Heather - 250 341 5320
Quality Top Soil and Manure.
$160 per dump truck load, $90
per pick-up load. Well-aged cow
manure, $100 per pick-up load.
Delivery extra. Call 250-342-1268.
COMMERCIAL SPACE
For Rent: Commercial Office Space
535 SF $740/month triple net
285 SF $390/month triple net
Panache Building, Invermere
Email:
[email protected]
250-342-5805
NEWHOUSE
MULTI STORAGE
24 x 36 shop power included,
propane heat at tenant’s expense,
$650/mo first and last D.D.
required. Contact
Newhouse Multi Storage
250-342-3637.
1,000 sq. ft. outdoor courtyard café
available immediately for lease.
Table, chairs and some equipment.
Please contact 250-342-1249 for
further information.
For lease 1,275 sq. ft., call 250-3425478.
850 sq. ft. retail space main street
Invermere, front and back access,
ample parking. Call 250-342-3178
or 250-688-2374.
STORAGE
Mobile Home for sale – In
Trailer Park, 14 x 70, 3-bdrm, all
appliances, with addition. New hot
water tank, new dishwasher, new
skirting, new roof on addition. Was
painted throughout last summer.
Currently has tenant. Asking
$49,900. Please call after 6 p.m. –
Pam 250-417-0389.
LOST & FOUND
Found: Missing Dentures. Thank
you Thrift Shop!
Found: A pair of prescription glasses
on the Déjà View trails. Call 250341-5875 if they might be yours.
VILLA/CONDO FOR SALE
CONDO FOR SALE
Located in Invermere, this well
appointed condo features superior
construction and R2000 certified.
Close to shopping and beaches.
2-bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appliances. All on
one floor. Perfect as your new home
or great rental property revenue.
Furniture negotiable, move right
in! $285,000, 250-342-2274
Rockies West Realty
492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC
Kim Collens
Representative
toll free: 1.877.342.3427
cell: 250.342.1671
[email protected]
www.kimcollens.com
Recipe Of The Week
EASY TROPICAL YOGURT PARFAIT
2 tbsp sliced Almonds
4 tsp shredded Coconut,
sweetened
cup Greek Vanilla Yogurt
¼ cup Mango, chopped
¼ cup Pineapple, chopped
2/3
In a dry skillet, toast almonds and coconut over medium
heat until golden; set aside.
In a small bowl mix the fruit together.
In a glass, layer half each of the yogurt and fruit mixture;
sprinkle with half of the almond mixture.
Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
Makes one serving.
See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com
Home Of The Week
NEWHOUSE
MULTI STORAGE
Various sizes available.
Now with climatecontrolled units.
Call 250-342-3637.
Welcome home to Willow View!
Upgraded 3-bedroom town home close to the
Columbia Lake beach and boat launch, walking distance
to the park and a short drive to the local golf courses.
$159,000
MLS® 2403791
May 15, 2015
CONDO FOR SALE
SERVICES
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
For sale, 122-4835 Radium Blvd.
1,460 sq. ft., 3-bdrm, 2 bath
condo with garage. 6 appliances,
soaker tub, walk in shower.
$187,500. 250-342-7608 or
[email protected].
THE PAINTED
PORCH HAS
MOVED!
Invermere Petro-Can is currently
accepting resumes for F/T and
P/T employment. Apply in person
to 185 Laurier Street, Invermere
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Pizzeria Mercato is looking for a
wood fire oven pizza cook, server/
cashier. Call 250-341-1966.
Come in and check out
our new studio filled with
unique shabby-chic,
vintage, and cabin-style
treasures. DIY chalk paint
workshops available.
RV LOTS
Fully serviced RV lots for
sale,
$35,000.
45
min
north of Radium. www.
columbiariverwetlandsrvpark.ca,
250-348-2094.
1018-6th Street.
Open Mon.,Tues.,Wed.,
11-4, Thurs.-Fri., 4-6
and Sat., Sun., 11-4
Call Teresa
250-688-0388
SERVICES
Home Building and Renos
Chuck Newhouse Builders
250-342-3637
[email protected]
Heaven’s Best Carpet
and Upholstery
Cleaning. Environmentally friendly
products. Dry in 1 hour! Call 250688-0213 or visit
www.heavensbest.ca .
Shannon’s Blinds & Designs
“Blinds, Drapery, retractable screen
doors and more.” 250-342-5749.
MAY SPRING SALE!
SOLÉ DECOR N’ MORE
Specializing in Hunter Douglas
Blinds, Custom Drapery, Bedding,
furniture, Upholstery, and more!
Serving the Calgary and Columbia
Valley area. Call Brenda to book
your appointment 403-861-8782
or email at: [email protected]
www.studio222calgary.com.
FREE GIVEAWAY
Well-rotted horse manure. Call
250-342-0152.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Fiona Millar, AEP
Intuitive Reader
250-342-1713
[email protected] • www.fionapsychic.com
SERVICES
Heartfelt
Companion Services
Leanne Brooks • 250-341-5683
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Enjoy kind companionship
Help with transportation,
errands and appointments
Housekeeping, laundry
Any personal and non-medical
needs can be met
Stop Smiling.
[at least until your
passport photo is taken]
camera classes • canvas wraps
photography • photo finishing • picture framing
…look for the red door behind Gone Hollywood Video
250-342-5102
Peppi’s is now accepting resumes
for servers, cooks and dishwashers.
Please email resumes to: p.fuel@
yahoo.ca.
Strands Old House Restaurant
is accepting applications for a cook/
chef experienced in fine dining.
Apply to Tony Wood at tony@
strandsrestaurant.com or 250-3426344.
In-house care givers for senior lady
with Post CVA. Remuneration to be
discussed depends on experience.
Please send resume to Box 481
Invermere, V0A 1K0.
Safta’s in downtown Invermere
is looking for a full time cook to
join our team! The job includes
competitive pay and a fun
positive atmosphere! Drop your
resume off at the restaurant, or
email [email protected].
In search of a Summer Student
(30hrs/weeks). Motel in Radium for
summer season (July and August).
$13 - $14 per hour. Must have a
positive attitude and attention to
detail, must be returning to school
in the fall, reliable transportation
to get to work. Email to
[email protected]
or drop off resume at Gateway
Motel: Hwy 93, 250-347-9655.
Fairmont Mountain Bungalows Hiring
Housekeepers Part/Full Time. $13/
hr, staff accommodation available.
Please call 250-345-6365 or send
resume to [email protected]
Mystique Hair and Esthetics. Busy
full service salon requires an
experienced hair stylist. Positive
professional environment as well
as ongoing training to maximize
your skills. Join our successful team
today. Submit resume to fxtbeggs@
hotmail.com
Come and join our young energetic
team. The Old Salzburg Restaurant
is looking for wait staff. F/T or P/T.
Experience appreciated, but not
necessary. Call Ashley at 250-3476553.
Subway Invermere - F/T Food
Service Supervisor. Duties include
operating equipment, setting up
staff schedule and training. Must
have high school diploma and
2 years food service experience.
Wage $16/hr, apply in person at
#1 - 305 3rd Ave., phone 250342-5055 or email manny_raval@
yahoo.com.
Helna’s Stube is looking for a P/T
evening server, P/T bus person.
Email resume to [email protected]
or call 250-347-0047.
Front desk person for Online
Automotive. Personable with good
phone skills, computer knowledge,
invoicing and billing and ordering
parts. F/T Mon - Fri, wage starting
at $14/hr. Send resume to Box 2076
Invermere BC V0A 1K0.
Attention cook training students:
The Old Salzburg Restaurant is
looking for kitchen help. Willing to
train, starting at $10. Call Scott at
250-347-6553.
Rainbow International Restoration is looking for highly motivated,
punctual, well organized individuals seeking a fast paced position with
attention to detail. Candidates must have a clean Class 5 drivers abstract
and criminal records check. Permanent, Full time work.
Finishing Carpenter $20 - $25/hour
Minimum 2+ years experience with baseboard, casings, doors and cabinetry.
Minor drywall and painting an asset.
Lead Technician $16 - $20/hour
Duties to include, but not limited to, hazardous materials abatement,
smoke and water damage clean up and carpet cleaning. Assist in repair work.
Willing to train. Must be physically fit.
Skilled Labourer $16 - $20/hour
Duties to include, but not limited to, assisting with emergency
clean-up, demolition and general construction. Must be physically fit,
have the ability to operate hand and power tools of all types and
work in a fast paced environment. Construction experience is an
asset (painting, drywall, finishing carpentry, etc.)
Fax: 250-342-0098 • [email protected]
#6-503 7th Avenue, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0
Join our winning
team and enjoy:
Pete’s Marina is looking for young,
energetic, service orientated
individuals to work on the
docks, pumping gas, and renting
boats. Boating License required.
Interested? Please forward your
cover letter, resume, and 3 personal
references including contact
information to ahoy@petesmarina.
ca. For more information call 250342-9625.
FREE golf
FREE hot springs access
FREE lunch while working
competitive wages
and much more!
SUMMER HELP WANTED
Black Forest Restaurant is looking
for servers and kitchen help for
this summer. Call, email or drop off
resume. 250-342-9417, careers@
blackforestrestaurant.com.
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is looking
for Housekeepers. Full time and
part time positions are available with
flexible schedules.
Pete’s Marina is looking for a
business minded mature individual
to manage the marina operations.
This individual is self motivated,
service orientated and able to
lead a Team successfully. For more
information call. 250-342-9625 or
send your cover letter, resume and
3 personal references including
contact information to ahoy@
petesmarina.ca
Interested applicants please forward their resume
with reference to the attention of:
Ann Manni, Housekeeping Manager
E-mail to [email protected] or fax: 250-345-6616
fairmonthotsprings.com
1.800.663.4979
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May 15,May
2015
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Historical Lens
May 15, 2015
The Pioneer’s Historical Lens
feature on page 6 continues to
generate regular feedback and historical facts from our readership.
The information provided to us is
recorded by the WindermereValley
Museum and added to the archives,
so thanks to everyone who is able
to contribute to this ever-evolving
community history project.
October 3rd Historical Lens
I am sending information about the photo in the October 3rd edition of the Columbia Valley Pioneer.
This is a picture of my great-grandmother Beulah Palmer
(Nee: Sherman). She was born in March of 1856. She was
married to Ezra Palmer about 1878. They had three sons:
Gordon Elmer Palmer, Allison Sherman Palmer and Walter
Blake Palmer.
Gordon Palmer married Mary Anne Moore and they had
five children: Elmer Gordon Palmer Jr. (deceased 1945);
Howard Allison Palmer (deceased 1985); Lloyd Walter
Palmer (deceased 1984); Mary (May) Kathleen Palmer (deceased October 2013); and Marion Ruth Palmer (deceased
March 2003).
Ezra and Beulah lived in the area of Athalmer, Wilmer,
Windermere and Invermere from 1901 until they died.
Elmer Gordon Palmer died serving his country in the
First World War. He is buried in Italy. Howard and Lloyd
also served in the war with their brother. Howard and
Lloyd both resided in Cranbrook, B.C. as well. Lloyd married twice and had four daughters. Howard was never
married and had no children. May Palmer married Harold (Harry) Smith and lived in Cranbrook, B.C. They
had three daughters: myself, Florence Ann Smith (Quaife
— husband Charles Alfred Quaife); Bonnie Mary Smith
(Matheson — husband Frank Walter Matheson); and
Lynnette Marie Smith (Davis — husband Robert (Bob)
Davis who is deceased).
Ruth Palmer also resided in Cranbrook, B.C. She married and had eight children.
Florence Quaife
April 3rd Historical Lens
With respect to the historical picture on page 6 of the
April 3rd issue, I wish to advise that the person putting on
the green is my grandfather, William Walter Taynton. This
picture was taken by Ernie Fisher and it would be almost on
the site of where the old CPR building is now.
I never did ask him if he made the putt, but am sure he
did. I am impressed with the “dress code” of golfers in that
time. Really enjoy these old photos in the paper.
Avy Nicholson
Invermere
November 21st Historical Lens
Thanks for publishing the picture of Justine Harris in
your November 21st issue. She was the afternoon home
room teacher for the Class of ’64 in 1960-61 when we
were in Grade 9. Primarily an English teacher, I think it
is fair to say that she earned the respect of the kids and was
happy to return that respect most of the time. She always
enjoyed a laugh, and if a student ever thought of a teacher
of that era who genuinely enjoyed literature, art and drama, he or she would probably think of Mrs. Harris.
It perhaps also came natural then that she was also one
of the most memorable actresses in the Lake Windermere
Players in several performances at the Invermere Community Hall. She carved a lasting impression in at least my
young mind with a riveting performance that she played
from a wheelchair, in a production of You Can’t Take it
With You in the late ’50s or early ’60s. In fact, it may
have been some of those performances in the drama club
where many of us first came to know her.
Mrs. Harris was one half of a couple who were very
well known in the valley during those years. Her husband,
Bev Harris, was an accomplished artist and was a candidate in provincial elections in 1960 and 1963. They lived
on an acreage on one of the rural Windermere roads at the
foot of Mt. Swansea. If anyone has any information on
her experiences after leaving the valley, I think many of
the residents of that era would be interested.
Duane Crandall
Golden
January 23rd Historical Lens
I believe I can help you out with the photo of the EK
Community College Board from 1981.
The one person I can identify in the back row is not
second from the left but actually second from the right, and
he is Reverend Norm Tanner (I think it is spelled with an
“E” and not a second “A”), who was the Anglican priest at
Christ Church in Creston in the 1970s and early 1980s. He is the only one in the back row wearing glasses.
Greg Constable
Invermere
Some familiar faces appeared in the historical group
photo of the EK Community College Board in last week’s
Pioneer. Back row, third from left is my cousin, Raymond
Olson, who, at the time the photo was taken, worked as
a millwright and saw filer in the lumber industry in
Golden, and to his right, heliski guide Syd Feuz, also
from Golden, son of one of the CPR’s Swiss guides. Both
men died this past year, in their early 90s. In the front
row, second from left, Jim “Red” Patterson was on the
executive of the Local 651 Union in Kimberley, and in
1971 perceived the need for apprenticeship training in
the East Kootenay. He approached the provincial government and, along with other interested parties, initiated
the process of establishing a vocational school in the East
Kootenay, precursor to the College of the Rockies. Pat Morrow
Wilmer
May 15, 2015
Food bank sets record straight
Submitted by Columbia Valley Food Bank Board of Directors
A number of questions and comments have been posted on the
Facebook page of Cheers and Jeers Invermere concerning the Columbia
Valley Food Bank and food banks in general. We believe it is appropriate to comment on a number of these.
The Columbia Valley Food Bank provides hampers to those accessing
our services. Each hamper includes: frozen lean ground beef, wild meat
(if available and requested) and chicken; peanut butter and jam; cereal,
pastas and bread; potatoes, carrots and onions; a number of canned items
including soups, meats, fruits and vegetables; sugar, flour, rice and oats;
coffee or tea; fruit juices and margarine, as well as coupons to obtain fresh
fruits and vegetables from the Good Food Co-op. In an average year, we
provide approximately 800 hampers to 1,350 adults and 550 children.
We purchase in excess of $3,500 in food per month from local
merchants to fill our hampers. We rely 100 per cent on donations from
the community to fund the Food Bank.
We did receive a terrific legacy donation of $650,000 from the Estate
of Albert Cooper. As reported in this newspaper, we are in a strategic planning phase and continue to investigate how the funds can best be used. In
the interim, the funds have been placed in interest-bearing instruments
with the interest being used as funding for our programs including pro-
viding healthy food for students at local schools and preschools.
We agree with comments that our distribution centre is not the best.
However, we are open only two hours a week to receive requests and distribute hampers. Our space is generously provided free of charge by the District
of Invermere. We recognize we will have to upgrade at some time, but that
will require an outlay of funds both to move and on a monthly basis.
To accommodate those who are working, we open the evening of
the third Wednesday of each month. Food can be obtained in emergency situations by telephone or personal request.
Community Gardens are a terrific idea. We are currently investigating partnerships and any interested parties are encouraged to come
forward as a volunteer
We would like to take this opportunity to say thanks, goodbye and
all the best to Gracie Boake in her new home in Grand Prairie. Gracie
was our co-ordinator for the past three years and worked tirelessly for
the Food Bank and others in the valley. Please join us in welcoming our
new coordinator, Natika Bock.
The involvement of the community has always been a main objective of the Food Bank and we are constantly reminded of the caring and
generosity of our residents. We thank you for your comments and support and encourage you to contact us with any questions or concerns at
250-342-0850.
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May 15, 2015
Environmental Assessment of the
Proposed Coal Mountain Phase 2 Project
Open House and Invitation to Comment
Teck Coal Limited (Proponent) is proposing to extend the working life of the
Coal Mountain mine by developing and operating the proposed Coal Mountain
Phase 2 Project (proposed Project). The proposed Project would be located
approximately 15 km South of Sparwood, British Columbia, and would produce
an estimated 76.5 million metric tonnes of clean coal over the estimated mine
life of 34 years.
At this stage of the process, the primary intent is to receive feedback about
the studies or information required for a comprehensive environmental
assessment.
The proposed Project is subject to review under British Columbia’s
Environmental Assessment Act and the Canadian Environmental Assessment
Act.
EAO accepts public comments in the following ways:
The Proponent must obtain an environmental assessment certificate before
any work can be undertaken on the proposed Project. However, prior to
submission of an application (Application) for a certificate by the Proponent,
Environmental Assessment Office of British Columbia (EAO) must first approve
Application Information Requirements.
Key to the Application Information Requirements is the identification of Valued
Components to be studied and the areas within which the studies would occur.
This task is done through the Valued Components Selection Document.
Open House
To provide information about Valued Components Selection, EAO invites the
public to attend an Open House. There will be one Open House, to be held as
follows:
at:
Hosmer Community Centre Front Street,
Hosmer (next to the Hosmer Fire Hall)
on:
June 4, 2015
from:
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Invitation to Comment
There are 30 days for the public to submit comments in relation to Valued
Components Selection. The comment period will begin on May 25, 2015 and
end on June 24,2015. All comments received during this comment period in
relation to Valued Components Selection will be considered.
The intention of seeking public comments is to ensure that all potential
effects—environmental, economic, social, heritage and health—that might
result from the proposed Project are identified for consideration as part of the
assessment process.
After taking public comments into account, EAO will finalize the Application
Information Requirements and issue them to the Proponent.
•By Online Form at http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca
•By Mail:
Karen Christie
Executive Project Director Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn
Prov Govt
Victoria BC V8W 9V1
•By Fax: 250-356-7477
An electronic copy of the Valued Components Selection Document and
information regarding the environmental assessment process are available at
www.eao.gov.bc.ca.
Copies of the Valued Components Selection Document are also available for
viewing at these locations:
Teck Community and Aboriginal Affairs Office
116 Centennial St, Sparwood
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday
Sparwood Public Library
110 Pine Avenue, Sparwood
Fernie Heritage Library
492 Third Ave, Fernie
Coal Mountain Operations Main Gate
Corbin Road, Corbin
If you are unable to participate at this time, there will be an additional comment
period during the Application Review stage when you will also be able to provide
comments to EAO on the proposed Project.
NOTE: All written submissions received by EAO during the comment period in relation to the proposed Project are considered public and will be posted to the
EAO website.
May 15, 2015
Valley Churches
FAITH
Children teach how to care for nature
By Father Gabriel
St. Joseph’s
Catholic Church
What makes the valley
of Invermere so very special? All people would agree
with me that it is the community service that makes
this valley special and vibrant. On April 27th, I had
the privilege of witnessing
one such community service undertaken by the pupils of one of our elementary schools, under the care
and guidance of their teachers. Each student participant
had a black garbage bag in his/her hand and they went
about collecting those items thrown in the environment
mindlessly by those who were insensitive to the cleanliness of the environment, causing untold health hazards
both to the planet and to the humans.
In fact, these young volunteers have not only created
awareness in the valley but also spoke — loud and clear
to all — the message that we should care for our environment. One youngster who spoke to me said, “Mother
Nature is sacred and we need to protect its sanctity.”
I am deeply touched by the greatness of these youngsters, the budding citizens of our great land, who rose up
to the occasion to become a real and lively role model for
the rest of our valley people. On behalf of the people of
Invermere, I wish to express my profound appreciation
to all our wonderful children and their teachers for this
noble gesture of community service. May God bless you
and promote your good will in the future too.
While commending the greatness of our youngsters
and their care of the environment, I am stirred to ruminate about those who mindlessly mess with the environment by throwing unwanted materials over the earthly
planet, spoiling its grandeur and beauty.
Perhaps they are unaware that they are messing with
the creator himself, because nature is a gift of the creator to the human society. The animals, birds, reptiles,
insects, the plants, shrubs, trees of all sizes and shapes,
plants of all sorts, the brooks, rivers and the waterways
together with the high and elegant mountains and all
they contain are the wonder of the creator God. They stir
us to behold the creator.
“The thing of beauty is a joy for ever.” All this earthly
beauty is pleasant to the eye and refreshing to the heart.
Poets and playwrights have written extensively about nature’s consoling presence in all lands and in every age. We
are happy to live in this beautiful valley of God’s bounty
and goodness.
Are we not careful to appreciate and care for it? If we
mess with them now, probably our children and grandchildren will be deprived of this wonderful experience
we have now right in front of our eyes.
It’s our collective responsibility therefore to protect
the nature undefiled and pass it on to our future generation with its glory and sanctity.
Let us appreciate the life-giving nature! Let us congratulate our children for their greatness of heart to care
for the environment.
Well done! Good and faithful children. May God
reward you richly for your timely action. Blessings!
What’s
up?
Arrowleaf Balsamroot is
currently growing on the dry
open hills and rocky slopes
of the Columbia Valley,
and on the east side of the
highway between Invermere
and Radium, but they don’t
last long. Once the flowers
wither, the leaves will fade,
making it hard to find any
evidence of the plant.
Photo by
Larry Halverson
LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH
Sunday, May 17th, 10:30 a.m.
“An update from Niger”
Lisa Rohrick (International worker to Niger, west Africa) speaking.
“K.I.D.S.” Church, for children age 3 to Grade 1 and
Grade 2 to 7 during the Morning Service.
Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere
250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org
WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY
ANGLICAN-UNITED
Bacon, Friends & Faith, 9:30 a.m. (Sept.-June)
Worship every Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Christ Church Trinity, Invermere
1st and 3rd Sunday, 9 a.m.: All Saint’s, Edgewater
2nd Sunday, 7 p.m.: June - October at St. Peter’s Windermere
Reverend Laura Hermakin
110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere
250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.ca
VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY
Sunday, 10 a.m.: Worship and Word Kids’ Church provided.
Pastor Murray Wittke
4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere
250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Saturday, 4:30 p.m.: at St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats.
Saturday, 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.: at
Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere.
Sunday, 11 a.m.: at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium.
Father Gabriel • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 250-342-6167
ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE
Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere
Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564
RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service
Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633
No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m. • Relief Society, 11:15 a.m.
President Adam Pasowisty • Columbia Valley Branch
5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792
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