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November 8, 2013
Vol. 10/Issue 45
The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 1
November 8, 2013
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EXPOSURE TO EVIL
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REMEMBRANCE DAY
A Porsche 911 SWB rips through a snow and ice-covered logging road off of Westside Road
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Rocky Mountain Rally. It was the first such event in the valley since the race’s debut in
1973. The rally-modified sports car pictured was driven by Graham Bruce from Calgary and
co-driven by Martin Burnley from Lake Country, who finished in 9th place among the fourwheel-drive vehicles with a combined time of 1 hour, 10 minutes, and 52 seconds.
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November 8, 2013
VALLEY NEWS
Community centre funds, deer cull backed by voters
By Steve Hubrecht
Pioneer Staff
Construction on a new Invermere community centre
may begin within two years, after Invermere residents voted
overwhelmingly in support of council borrowing money for
it in last weekend’s referendum.
The numbers show the voters were just as strongly in
favour of using deer culls. Unofficial results posted on the
district’s website as of Wednesday, November 6th had 729
people voting in favour of using a cull as a tool to manage the
urban deer population and 259 voting against it.
On the borrowing question for the new community
centre, 749 people voted in favour of the district borrowing
as much as $5.6 million to fund it, while 245 voted against.
The vote gives council and district staff the go-ahead
to move forward with a project that’s been talked about for
the better part of two decades, to the delight of community
groups using the current community hall.
“I’m really excited about it; it’s a great step forward,”
said Invermere Judo Club organizer Hermann Mauthner,
adding that a new facility with a permanent (judo mat) floor,
washrooms and perhaps change rooms would be a great
advantage to the club.
“The Columbia Valley Arts Council is thrilled,” said
Pynelogs Cultural Centre manager Jami Scheffer. “We really have a need in this valley for a larger facility for performing arts with acoustics, seating, lighting and a stage. We’re
so excited; this has been a long-time dream of the council to
have a performing arts centre.”
“The new facility will let the Valley Fitness Centre offer
an improved experience,” said manager Helen Breau.
The district will now work on getting input from the
community and various user groups to help refine the
basic concept of the new community centre, and will figure
out who should be hired to build it and will try to get firm
pricing for it, according to Invermere mayor Gerry Taft.
“We’re hoping design and consultation will start in the
new year,” said Mr. Taft, adding that demolition of the old
David Thompson Secondary School building (which will
be the site of the new community centre) will probably also
begin at the same time.
“The goal is to start construction (of the new centre) in
2015,” he said. “We’re hoping this doesn’t get bogged down
in years and years of planning.”
Mr. Taft said he was surprised residents voted in
support of the deer cull by as wide a margin as they did.
“It was hard to tell what the real feeling of residents
was, so it’s great to know; it helps inform council,” he said.
“Some of the people opposed (to the deer cull) will not be
happy and probably won’t give up, but I hope this removes
some of the controversy and outside attention. Hopefully it
means people in Invermere have decided and that’s the end
of the story.”
“Obviously we’re disappointed with the results, but
more than 250 people voted no and we think that’s a decent
number,” said Invermere Deer Protection Society president
Devin Kazakoff.
“We are surprised that 700 people came out to vote for
culling, but at the same time it’s encouraging that at least 26
percent of people don’t agree with culling.”
A deer cull is unlikely in 2014, since the district simply
doesn’t have any money in its budget for it, said Mr. Taft.
Rally racers rejoice after revving in the Rockies
By Dan Walton
Pioneer Staff
A defending champ and a racer coming out of
retirement emerged as the two big winners of Invermere’s Rocky Mountain Rally last weekend, in a race
that returned to the valley after a 40-year absence.
Claiming the title of the two-wheel drive racers
was Taisto Heinonen and co-driver Leanne Junnila.
The duo completed the course in 2 hours, 12 minutes
and 37 seconds in their 1986 Toyota Corolla.
Taisto last raced in the Rocky Mountain Rally
in 1982, when he declared his retirement after being
named the Canadian Rally Champion of that year.
“It was a last minute deal that was put together
to bring Taisto out of retirement; I convinced him to
do it, so it’s really nice to see him take the win,” said
event organizer John Blaber. “He enjoyed himself and
showed some of the younger guys how it’s done.”
And because of the Rocky Mountain Rally’s new
location in the Columbia Valley, Mr. Heinonen was
happy to get back behind the wheel.
“The scenery is breathtaking,” he said. “Sometimes
when you’re on the road section, you start to get a little
bit of a daydream when you start to look at the scenery.
You have to get yourself back into rally-mode, if you will,
and just focus on what you’re doing.”
Mr. Heinonen’s co-driver, Leanne Junnila, has been
racing for years, but she wasn’t even born when the twowheel drive champ claimed his previous title.
“She’s very good,” Mr. Heinonen said, referring to
both his co-driver and the Corolla.
Originally from Finland, Mr. Heinonen is currently living in Hope. He said that he and his partner both “really
enjoyed whipping around the valley all weekend.”
The four-wheel drive title was awarded to Antoine
L’Estage and co-driver Craig Parry in their Mitsubishi
Lancer Évo 10.
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A new pyramid scheme has surfaced in
the valley. It has the potential to financially
hurt a lot of people if there is not a clear
understanding of this scheme. The persons
initiating this pyramid are very convincing
and the other side has to be clear also.
It’s the old pyramid scheme by a
different name. Twice, recently, it has come
to my attention that a scheme to get your
money that was around approximately five
years ago has once again surfaced. The majority of time it’s easy to recognize a scheme
to get your money when you receive letters
or emails stating someone has a lot of money to give you,
but just need your banking information. It goes in the
garbage, I hope. It’s a little more difficult to guard oneself
when it’s family or friends who bring you into a scheme
where there is over an 88 per cent chance that you will kiss
your hard-earned money away, as well as some friends.
What I am hearing about is the Women’s Gifting
Circle. They want to call it a circle even though in reality
the set up is a pyramid scheme. You are invited to meet up
at a home with a group of friends and the discussion turns
to, “How can we women empower ourselves and at the
same time help other women in need of empowerment.”
You trust these people who bring this forward. They are
family. Friends you’ve known for years. Financial support
goes a long way to assist in empowerment. The circle will
help you obtain your dreams. It will even help women in
an abusive relationship. First, however, eight women have
to give $5,000. You are told that there is no promise of
obtaining a product or receiving anything for this wonderful gift. It has to be made clear that you are giving a “gift”
to the top person, which will add up to $40,000. It must be
made clear that it is a gift you are giving so that later, when
you try to sue because you didn’t get your $40,000 (as the
circle is intended to work), they can say it was a gift and
hence no criminal intent or involvement. Wrong. The circle
as described is a criminal act.
On any documents provided, I noticed there is no
signature or name on the document. The person initiating a circle describes it in many ways. The sun, the moon,
the stars. In the valley, I am hearing that the person starting the circle wants to be known as the Dessert, two below
her will be the Entree, four below her will be the Soup and
Salad and eight new people to sign on to the circle will be
the Appetizers. Sounds so innocent and cute. All you appetizers who want in on this great idea to empower women
can join in on the circle once you give the head person
(Dessert) $5,000. Then, “Once I get my $40,000, I break
out of the group and the two people below me get their own
circle.” See where this is going. You have to go recruiting
to keep this going. The 12 per cent who start this have a
good chance to grab their $40,000 and financially empower
themselves. They might even promise to help recruit people
for you. My bet is that Dessert will flash her $40,000 and
go out and initiate another circle.
Two things are at work here — greed for
some and, for many women falling into this
scheme, hope. You have bonded with this
group. You are told you support each other.
How can this go wrong? Do the research.
Do the math. There is a great deal of information on this scheme when you Google or
YouTube “Women’s Gifting Circle.” If you
wish to empower women or reach out to
assist women in need financially, spiritually
and emotionally, there are many organizations in the valley that will gladly accept
your financial contribution or your time
as a volunteer. Support the Women’s Centre. Support the Purple Light campaign.
Support the Safe Home program. Support the Food Bank.
Support your friend or co-worker who remains silent about
the bruises you see by speaking out.
Here is my message for those who are initiating these
pyramid schemes in the valley: when it goes sideways with
one of your victims and it is reported to the detachment,
we will investigate, we will take statements and we will consult with Crown Counsel regarding any charges that can be
brought forward. It’s very difficult to identify those who send
off letters and emails in attempts to gain money through
fraud, but identification in this type of scenario would not
be a problem. See the RCMP and OPP website, Canadian
Anti-Fraud Centre ( www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.
ca ). The BC Securities Commission’s: www.invesright.org
. Pyramid schemes are illegal under the Competition Act,
and serious charges may be brought against you if you are
operating or affiliated with one of these schemes. Criminal
Code Section 206 (1) is applicable when I checked with our
Federal Serious and Organized Crime Section.
To understand the mind of a criminal:
I am of the opinion that in order to be a good investigator to solve crimes, one must put oneself in the mindset
of a criminal. Think like a criminal. It certainly is true with
my own experience. I, however, went one step further. At
one time, I was a criminal. The intent wasn’t there but
in fact a crime was committed. I was pretty young at the
time. Still playing with toys. My father went to an auto
wrecker yard to purchase some parts for his car. The auto
wrecker had a sandbox with rather large Tonka-type trucks
for kids to play with while parents were doing business. I
recall asking my Dad if I could play with the trucks. He
instructed me to go ahead until he returned from his business. I remember picking up three to four of these huge
toy trucks and placing them in the back seat of Dad’s car.
Dad came back and we headed back home. Once home,
I exited the car and started removing these toy trucks out
of the car. I remember my Dad questioning me as to why
I took them. My stance was pretty clear: “Dad told me I
could play with them, so I brought them home to play
with. What’s the problem?” Back to the wrecker yard we
went. It was my first experience with Restorative Justice,
and pretty much the only crime that I will admit to.
November 8, 2013
Edgewater joins rec service area
By Nicole Trigg
Pioneer Staff
The Columbia Valley Recreation Service Area
boundary is expanding for the second time in just over a
year, this time to include Edgewater.
Since expanding to include Canal Flats last September,
the recreation service area has provided funding for both
the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena in Invermere and
the Canal Flats Arena. With the newest expansion, which
was approved at the Columbia Valley directors’ meeting on
Thursday, October 31st, funding will now also be provided
for Edgewater’s outdoor Frank Schnider Memorial Rink.
“This is very much the start of a much bigger picture,” said Area G Director Gerry Wilkie. “We are trying, in the upper Columbia Valley, as directors, to coordinate more and more of our services…. and be able
to provide services up and down the valley.”
The larger concept could include ball fields, soccer
fields and all forms of outdoor recreation, he said.
“The whole idea of this ‘working together’ is to
think long term about recreation itself in the valley,” said
Mr. Wilkie.
While the expansion means an additional tax of 14
cents per thousand dollars of assessed property value,
Edgewater residents will see an additional $2,000 or so
put towards their community outdoor rink each year.
“It’s not just about the rink; it’s the whole idea of the
Columbia Valley directors coming up with a whole new
concept of recreation for the valley,” said Mr. Wilkie.
“The rink was an extra incentive.”
At the special community meeting he organized
for Wednesday, October 23rd to find out if Edgewater
property owners were open to the idea of joining the valley’s recreation service area and it’s providing operational
funding for the rink, Mr. Wilkie said none of the roughly
20 people who attended was opposed.
“So, upon further reflection, I decided to go ahead
and recommend that Edgewater come into the service
area,” he said. “We have a young vibrant community, a
lot of younger families and so forth; we have that critical mass of people who can take advantage of the better
recreation that we’re hoping to provide.”
What didn’t come up at the meeting was a potential
increase to the Columbia Valley Recreation Service Area
tax should the directors eventually decide to use the recreation service area to help pay for Invermere’s new community hall, which was a recommendation presented by
Invermere mayor Gerry Taft that was carried at the directors’ October 3rd meeting.
“It’s just a concept,” said Mr. Wilkie. “We’ll have to
have that discussion, but until we know what is being
proposed, it’s pretty hard to have.”
Prior to this development, maintenance of the Frank
Schnider Memorial Rink was covered by the taxpayerfunded Edgewater Recreation Society. The additional
funding from the Columbia Valley Recreation Service
Area will make for a better operation, said Mr. Wilkie.
“It [the rink] was funded to an extent, but now it will
be funded to bring it up to a much better standard,” he said.
“There are some real difficulties maintaining it how it is.”
Edgewater joins Wilmer and Dry Gulch as the three
Area G communities paying into the Columbia Valley
Recreation Service Area, which also includes Radium
Hot Springs, Invermere, all of Area F (Fairmont and
Windermere) and Canal Flats.
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Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0
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NOTICE OF
OFFICE CLOSURE
The Municipal office will be closed on Wednesday, November
13th, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon for staff training.
The District apologizes for any inconveniences caused
by this closure. In the event of an emergency
please call 250-342-5957.
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PERSPECTIVE
November 8, 2013
A rock-solid
referendum result
By Greg Amos, Pioneer Staff
Results can’t get much more resounding than this:
75 per cent of voters support both the community centre
borrowing and using deer culls as an option for keeping
unruly ungulates in check.
The people have spoken — about 50 per cent of
those eligible, which is a better turnout than provincial
and federal elections tend to see — and the results are
crystal clear.
On the heels of their positive outcome against the
anti-deer group in B.C. Supreme Court, this is the best
outcome the District of Invermere could have hoped for.
A new community centre will likely be a reality
within two or three years, and some definitive action on
the deer front can be expected sometime in 2015.
Sadly, the bear situation has resulted in the kind of
killing no one is asking for. As Crystal Leonard makes
clear in her column on page 17, the public — myself included — has been too lax in allowing their garbage to linger as a bear attractant. In a letter we did not
have room to print this week, Invermere resident George
Oliver laments that fact that he and many others have failed
to take care of the bears, resulting in conservation officers
being forced to kill a healthy black bear in the J.A. Laird
Elementary neighbourhood on Monday, November 4th.
This time of year invites solemn reflection, as we
remember those who fought and died in the World
Wars, Korean War, and many other conflicts. The
freedom we have to observe Remembrance Day or to
simply treat it as a day off from work is a result of the
unbelievable sacrifices made by veterans from the
valley and across Canada. You might venture a guess as to
which of the two options above is the one that properly
reflects the gratitude most of us feel towards those killed
or injured while serving overseas.
While the headlines are being dominated by the latest misadventures of Toronto mayor Rob Ford and by
various items of infotainment that pass for news, this
weekend is a good one to slow things down to valley
time, and reflect on what Remembrance Day means.
Historical Lens
Soldiers’ farewell
Three soldiers from Spillimacheen prepare to head to
the battlefields of Europe in this photo from May 1916.
From left to right: Olive Wolfenden, Archie Wolfenden,
Stanley Wolfenden, John Watkins, Jim Conrad, Celeste
Atchison, Annie and Lloyd Watkins pose for a photo
before saying goodbye. See The Pioneer’s Remembrance
Day Coverage on pages 19 - 22.
Photo submitted by Alex Weller
Anti-cull and anti-Deer Protection Society
Dear Editor:
Anyone associated with me knows that I am in
strong opposition to a deer cull in the Columbia Valley
or elsewhere. I could debate this issue for hours with
anyone, and have done so often over the last few years.
However, I feel the need to state that I do not
share the views of the Invermere Deer Protection Society, a sentiment expressed also by many other anticull minded individuals in our area. I believe that this
group has done more to inflame an already volatile
situation, wasting funds and time that could be better
utilized in finding a peaceful solution.
I have always been of the mind that given the opportunity, the pro-cull and anti-cull sides of this discussion could sit down and come to a civil and mutually
agreed-upon plan for the future. The Invermere Deer
Protection Society has resorted to some pretty petty
tactics, public insults, intimidation, trespassing and my
personal favourite from last week’s Pioneer, “Coming up
with an alternative to calling it a cull”! Seriously?
Has this volatile issue really been reduced to a
battle of semantics? Is this about animals being killed,
or what word best describes them being killed?
I have sat in silence, since this group appeared on
the scene, while they humiliated and shamed themselves with some pretty ridiculous actions and statements. With the end of this inane lawsuit, I hope we
see the end of the Invermere Deer Protection Society.
Let the adults get back to the issue at hand so cooler
heads can prevail!
Kim Baker
Invermere
The Columbia Valley
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LETTERS
Thanks for voting no
Dear Editor:
The Invermere Deer Protection Society thanks everyone who voted no to killing deer. Thank you to our members for
their compassion and shared conviction
that council should not inflict fear, pain and
death to animals in our midst.
To the people who voted for culling, we
ask you again to consider the serious limitations of this control method.
If you fear for your child — you must
protect your child from the remaining deer.
If you fear for your dog — you may
encounter fewer deer for a very limited time
and then the population will return to precull numbers. The mayor, quoted in The
Province (October 29th, 2012): “It seems as
though after the limited cull there were less
deer around, and now it seems like we are
back up in numbers,” he said, noting some
American towns have annual culls to keep
the deer population down.
If you are angry about plants and
yard — you must protect your own property from the remaining deer. What do you
want council to do next? Kill some of the
population and accept increasing cost, continuing controversy and annual culling?
In April 2013, The Missoulian reported
that the Helena police department killed
621 deer since the fall of 2008 in their annual deer killing program. In December
2012, after issuing another permit, Commissioner Moody of the Fish, Wildlife and
Parks Commission noted, “We can’t ignore
people whose value system is different and
object to lethal control. We need to look
for opportunities to address this other nonutilitarian value system as well.”
We know now that at least 26 per
cent of electors object to killing. In B.C.,
the price grew from $300 per deer to the
$650 paid in Cranbrook this spring. Build
a perimeter fence? DOI estimated the cost
of this solution up to $1,000,000 with ongoing maintenance and inconvenience.
Council could apply for hazing and
immuno-contraception — a hazing trial has
already been done in Kimberly and more
municipalities can put pressure on the province to allow it. Contraception is available
despite claims that it is not. It has already
been used on three deer populations in BC.
Once again, in spite of complaints,
impatience and intolerance, the least costly,
most effective, sustainable humane solution
for wildlife/human conflict is to learn to live
with wildlife.
Devin Kazakoff
Invermere Deer Protection Society
We should take a cue from Banff
Dear Editor:
Today the TV program “Working
Dogs” featured the Town of Banff’s
urban elk problem. The park warden,
having exhausted all other avenues
(including flare guns), resorted to the
use of two Alberta farm dogs (border
collies trained to herd sheep).
It was cheap, effective, quiet (no
barking) and environmentally friendly.
Perhaps Mayor Gerry Taft and council
might speak to Parks Canada in Banff
and further explore this option with respect to Invermere’s urban deer problems. If it were to work, it would be
the best of all solutions offered to date.
Murray Trusler
Fairmont Hot Springs
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longer than 400 words, and must include the writer’s address and phone
numbers. We reserve the right to edit
for space, clarity, civility and accuracy.
CHRISTMAS JEWELLERY EVENT
Release of
Limited Edition
Christmas
JewelPops!
SAVE THE DATES!
November
15th & 16th!
Release of
Fall/Winter
2013
Collection!
Downtown Invermere • 250-341-3775
www.begifted.com
Fusion Wellness Spa is proud to offer
the following services:
• Massage
• Body treatments
• Pedicures and manicures
• Facials
Book now at the following locations:
Fusion Wellness Spa
Fusion at Copper Point Resort
250-341-3511
250-341-3522
Commemorate Remembrance Day on the eleventh hour of
the eleventh day of the eleventh month of the year.
Bill & Andrea
Rainbow
Mortgage Brokers
T 250.342.3453 • E [email protected]
Thank You
Lake Auto will be closing its doors on November 22nd.
We are consolidating our auto service centres to the
Radium Esso. We would like to thank all of our loyal
clients. Call us at 250-347-9726.
Lake Auto Services - Radium Esso
Same great team, same great service.
November 8, 2013
Deer: a poem Rockies player profile
Canal Flats Civic Centre
Craft & Home Business Sale
Saturday, November 16th
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Remember it seems so long ago
The deer lived in the forest, where they
ought to go
Now it would seem, they love us so
They want to live with us, and eat what we
grow
We had a vision to plant what we could
To beautify our property and the neighbourhood
Enjoyed by all who did pass by
But the deer felt differently and were not shy
Nothing is left but a faded dream
The effort was made but in vain it would
seem
Don’t chase them away, so I have been advised
It’s cruelty to animals, in some people’s eyes
Do not protect what you have built
The police will come and fill you with guilt
Oh how I wonder what has happened to us
In days gone by there was no fuss
To deal with the problem was a thing you
could do
But now you’re in trouble if you do
Crafts, baking, jewellery, Avon
...and much more!
Lunch available.
For more information, call
250-349-5447
Thank you!
Special Thanks to the
Brisco Community Aid and
helpers and attendees in
making Don Beddie’s 90th
Birthday tea a memorable
celebration.
Don Beddie and family
3.25” x 2.7”
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“What’s not to like? This is
a great town, and good guys on
the team make it fun being on
the ice every day,” said Columbia Valley Rockies forward Racey
Big Snake (formerly Racey Red
Crow) about being a member of
the team. The 20-year old, playing in his final year of eligibility
for junior hockey, hopes to play
pro one day and will keep working hard to make that possible.
Racey describes his mom,
dad and sister as hard workers.
“Seeing how hard they work
makes me work harder,” he says.
His motto is “will over skill” and
he shows lots of both every time
he hits the ice. Big Snake said his
dad started him skating as soon
as he could walk and his whole
family has always been a great
support to him. He sees creativity every time he watches a game
and is constantly learning new
things to do with the puck.
Prior to joining the Rockies,
Big Snake played in Lethbridge,
Medicine Hat and Okotoks and
calls Strathmore home.
Gone, but not forgotten
Bill Hollingsworth (left) and Harry Kashuba perished
in a tragic boating accident on Sam’s Folly Lake near Radium Hot Springs on October 19th. Both long-time valley residents were 78 years old, and are greatly mourned
by their families, friends and the community at large. The
Pioneer will follow up soon with a memorial story on these
two lovingly-remembered individuals. Photos submitted
p r o u d ly p r e s e n t s
Raise the Woof!
Stand Up Comedy Show & Dinner
Enjoy pre-season festivities at our fun-filled
fundraising event and help “
RAiSe the Roof”
of a much needed Rescue and Adoption Centre.
Friday, November 22, 2013
Invermere Community Hall
Doors Open 6:00 pm • Dinner & Show 7:00 pm
MC Dave McGrath • Live Auctions: Tex Lortscher
Catering by Anne Riches • Ages 19 Years & Over
Dinner • Comedians • Silent Auction • Surprise Balloon Prizes
Tickets only $40 • After October 22, $50
Tickets: Fairmont Gift Shop • Furry Companions • ICAN • Invermere Vet Hospital • The Book Bar
www.icanbc.com • [email protected] • 250-341-7888
Ladies Night Out
Go tell it… on the mountain
Learning that fits your lifestyle!
Upcoming Courses:
We offer a great selection of classes
and in the desert
n Legal Aspects of Small Business
Nov 14
n Social Media for Business
Nov 18 & 20
Special speaker
n MS Word Level 2
Nov 18 & 20
n Bread Making
Nov 19
n Massage for Couples
Nov 19-27
n Stress-less Christmas Cooking
Nov 20
n Red Cross Child First Aid
Nov 23
n Oil Painting Day Workshop
Nov 23
Lisa Rohrick
International Worker in Niger, West Africa
November 25th • 7 p.m.
Lake Windermere Alliance Church
Invermere, B.C.
Tickets $10 and are available at Selkirk TV & Appliances
or call Joyce at 250-342-6657
Contact the Invermere campus today: 250.342.3210
www.cotr.bc.ca/Invermere
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. . . ‘Rocky Mountain Rally’ from page 3
Mr. L’Estage returned to the Rocky Mountain Rally as the defending champion of the
past three years. Their success was no easy feat with Saturday’s snowfall, Mr. Parry explained.
“The weather conditions have changed everything completely this weekend, but the
roads you guys have are fantastic,” he said. “It’s just that the weather [Saturday] has been
really tricky — we didn’t expect so much ice. It was just sheets of ice from start to finish,
which made the day really difficult for us.”
Difficulties aside, the team posted the fastest race time of four-wheel drive vehicle at 1
hour, 42 minutes and 39 seconds. Between Friday and Saturday, the team was faced with
completely different experiences, as the mild weather on Friday turned to snow on Saturday.
“We stuck to the same game plan; tried to keep our noses clean and just get to the end
of every stage and concentrate on the end result, rather than the stages,” Mr. Parry said.
“Sensible is the word I’d use.”
As with winning any official Canadian rally event, Mr. L’Estage’s success adds to his
Canadian Performance Rally Lifetime Standings; a list which has been ruled by Mr. Heinonen before he entered retirement. With his 41st career win, Mr. Heinonen will be adding
to his 5,580 lifetime point total for the first time in 31 years.
And while it took a special occasion to attract Mr. Heinonen out of
retirement, the Columbia Valley will
again host Canadian Rocky Mountain
Rally next year, Mr. Blaber said.
“Everybody in the valley has
been welcoming and really enjoyed it. There have been a few
people introduced to the life of
RIPPIN’ IT UP — Driver Nicholas Spencer
bush rally, and understanding what
and co-driver Chris Kremer steer their Subaru rallying’s all about.”
Impreza around the course. Photo by Dan Walton
Camper van up in flames
A Ford 250 pickup truck with a camper attachment burst into flames shortly after
9 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6th at a strip mall near the intersection of Athalmer
Road and Lakeview Drive. Windermere Fire Department members extinguished the
blaze, and the cause of the fire is being investigated.
Photo by Larry Holden
November 8, 2013
The Columbia Valley Pioneer
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE
COLUMBIA VALLEY
MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS
MOVIE REVIEW
PAGE 12
ANDREW KISS AGAIN
PAGE 15
A wonderful Wine Fest
Invermere’s Katie Israelson (left) and Michelle Stewart of Edgewater were among the 375 guests
enjoying the 161 red and white wines from 44 wineries across BC. at the 12th Annual East Kootenay
Wine Fest at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Blasted Church Vineyards’ syrah won the honours for best
red wine, while the Desert Hills Estate Winery’s gevurtztraminer was deemed
the best white wine. See more photos on page 26.
Photo by Lindsay McPherson
Cinefest @ Pynelogs
Much Ado About Nothing
What does ART
mean to you?
Tuesday November 12th - 7 pm
$
10 tickets at the door · Cash Bar
Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.
Out &
About
Your weekly
guide to what’s
happening around
the Columbia Valley
PAGE 13
November 8, 2013
Movie Review: White House Down
Reviewed by Dean Midyette
When I discovered the premise of the
movie centred around a group of rightwing extremists who had taken over the
White House, I thought I was going to be
watching a documentary on Senator Ted
Cruz winning the presidency.
Alas, we will have to wait until 2016 to
watch that story unfold. White House Down
follows Cale (Channing Tatum), a decorated war hero who returns home to find his
marriage broken and his relationship with his
daughter Emily (Joey King) frayed.
Cale attends a job interview at the
White House for the Secret Service with his
daughter in tow (*Spoiler Alert* The Secret Service head-
quarters are not contained in the White
House, but eight blocks away). After
failing to secure the position, he finds himself separated from his daughter and in the
middle of a terrorist onslaught masterminded by embittered Secret Service agent
Walker (James Woods).
After escaping the clutches of the
homegrown anti-government hooligans,
Cale stumbles upon Walker attempting
to kidnap the president (Jamie Foxx) as
he attempts to enter the White House
bunker. Cale rescues the president and
the duo set out to find Emily (now
taken captive by the insurgents) while
eliminating or avoiding the squads patrolling the corridors.
Holiday
ig party
The Beautiful Place
Where Breakfast
Meets Lunch.
Thursday, December 19th, 2013
Copper Point Resort
Good friends and good cheer; it’s that time of year! Join us for a night of fun at Copper Point
Resort’s first annual small business BIG Holiday Party. The evening includes a fantastic
holiday buffet dinner, photo booth, interactive DJ, dancing, cash bar, prizes and more!
Traders Lounge will be serving up
weekend brunch from 11 am. With an
everchanging brunch menu showcasing
bold, exciting and soul warming flavour
combinations you’ll be coming back week
after week.
Because your small business deserves a BIG Holiday party!
SAVE THE DATE, MORE INFO TO COME
For more information, or to reserve tickets, contact Cheryl Williams at
[email protected] or phone 1-250-341-4004.
Advance ticket sales only, limited quantities available so get yours today!
Check out our Eagle Ranch Facebook page
for the highlights of the brunch menu.
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Don’t forget your Food bank donations!
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Gone
This may be the first American-made big budget
movie to acknowledge that the Canadians burned down
part of the White House during the War of 1812 — many
Americans I’ve spoken with about this particular Canadian victory claim they’ve never lost a war.
The movie meanders its way through a predictable heroagainst-all-odds theme typical of summer blockbuster fare;
Hollywood seems to enjoy blowing up the White House
(Olympus Has Fallen, GI Joe: Retaliation, Independence Day).
If you enjoy a plethora of power and a paucity of
plot then curl up with this offering on a chilly November
night. Myself, I would have been standing and cheering if
they blew up Congress instead.
Gone Hollywood’s TOP FIVE OF THE WEEK
Last Week’s Top 5 Rentals New Releases November 5
1
2
3
4
5
Monsters University
Heat
RIPD
The Internship
Pacific Rim
1
2
3
4
5
Grown Ups 2
White House Down
Girl Most Likely
Parkland
Lovelace
New Releases November 12
1
2
3
4
5
Man of Steel
Turbo
Prince Avalanche
Frances Ha
The Attack
MOVIE
SALE
50
%
OFF
SELECTED MOVIES
503 - 7th Ave., Invermere • 250-342-0057
November 8, 2013
Out & About
Please call 250-341-6299
or e-mail us at [email protected]
to enter your event in our FREE listings.
Submissions must be received by the
Monday prior to publication. We may only
run an entry for two weeks prior to the event.
Please limit your submission to 30 words.
Priority is given to one-off events,
so weekly events may run rarely.
Toby Theatre
Thursday, November 21st
Tuesday, November 12th
• 7:00 p.m.: The Lake Windermere Players AGM. 2nd
floor common room, Lakeview Manor.
• 7:00 p.m.: Cinefest presents Much Ado About
Nothing, at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. A Shakespeare
adaptation may seem an odd project for Joss Whedon,
master of cult television (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and
superhero megahits (The Avengers) but Whedon proves
well suited for the challenge, delivering an inventive,
modern-day version of one of the Bard’s most beloved
plays.Tickets at the door for $10. Cash bar and light
refreshments available. All ages showing.
• The Summit Youth Centre will be closed.
Thursday, November 14th
• 3:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Hang out night at the Summit
Youth Centre.
Friday, November 15th
• Closed until December 26th.
• 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Pool Tournament starting at
8:00 p.m. at the Summit Youth Centre.
• 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre dance
at the Community Hall. Open to youth ages 12-18.
Tickets $7, on sale at the Summit or at DTSS. For more
information, email Magali at [email protected].
• 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Fall Bazaar at the Windermere
Community Hall. Table rental $25, limited space.
Contact Gracie at 341-1548 or [email protected]
for more information or to rent a table.
• 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Andrew Kiss & Jewellery
exhibition at Artym Gallery. Andrew Kiss and Bayot
Heer will be attendance from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Show continues until November 17th. Visit www.
artymgallery.com.
• 4:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Manhunt night at the
Summit Youth Centre, starting at 8:00 p.m.
• 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Craft and home business
sale at the Canal Flats Civic Centre. Crafts, baking,
jewellery, Avon, and more. Lunch available. For more
information, call 250-349-5447.
• 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Hang out night at the
Summit Youth Centre.
• 6:00 p.m.: Brisco Riding Club Awards Night
Ceremony. Tickets $15 (single), $25 (family). Contact
Virginia at 250-341-1419.
Friday, November 8th
Monday, November 11th
• 10:00 a.m.: Remembrance Day services in Canal Flats.
• 10:30 a.m.: Remembrance Day Services in
Invermere. Assembly for formal march to Invermere’s
Cenotaph Park at 10:30 a.m.; services at Cenotaph
Park commencing at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow
at the Legion, 12:00 p.m.
• 4:00 p.m.: Remembrance Day services in Edgewater,
beginning with a formal march to Edgewater’s
Cenotaph Park at 3:45 p.m. There will be a wings
and ribs dinner at the Edgewater Legion at 5:30 p.m.
Tickets are $13 at the door, children under 6 enter free.
• 3:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Learn to crochet at the Summit
Youth Centre.
Friday, November 22nd
• 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Spaghetti dinner and movie
night at the Summit Youth Centre. Dinner starts at
7:00 p.m. Please confirm your presence for dinner by
Thursday, November 21st.
• 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: ICAN dinner and Raise the
Woof Comedy Show at Invermere Community Hall to
raise money for a new rescue and adoption centre. MC
Dave McGrath, dinner by Anne Riches, live auctions
by Tex Lortscher. Doors open 6:00 p.m., dinner 7:00
p.m., followed by a stand up comedy show. Ages 19+.
Tickets $50 at The Book Bar, ICAN, Invermere Vet
Hospital, Fairmont Gift Shop, Furry Companions.
For info call 250-341-7888.
• Canterbury Carols Christmas Market at Interior
World in support of the Family Resource Centre. Runs
November 22nd - December 22nd on the following
days: Thursdays and Fridays, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.;
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; and Sundays, 12:00
p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Events will include pictures with Santa.
Invermere Library hours
• Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Radium Hot Springs Library Hours
• Tuesday: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• Wednesday to Thursday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 17th
Invermere Thrift Store hours
• 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Christmas Craft Bazaar at the
Edgewater Legion.
• Thursday & Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday, November 18th
Radium Thrift Store Hours
• 6:00 p.m.: WV Saddle Club AGM and dinner at the
Rocky River Grill. Call Lisa for more info: 250-341-3983.
• 7:00 p.m.: Bingo at the Canal Flats Civic Centre.
• Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
For info call: 250-342-6633.
Wednesday, November 20th
Other
• 3:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Cranium night at the Summit
Youth Centre.
• OPT clinic every Tuesday , 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., at the
Invermere Health Unit, 850-10th Avenue. Confidential
service: low-cost birth control, and STI testing.
926-7th Ave.,
Invermere, B.C.
(next door to Fairmont Goldsmiths)
MaxWell Realty Invermere/Panorama/Fairmont
Ph: 250-341-6044
Fax: 250-341-6046
www.maxwellrealtyinvermere.ca
DANIEL ZURGILGEN
250-342-1612
SCOTT WALLACE
250-342-5309
BERNIE RAVEN
250-342-7415
GLENN POMEROY
250-270-0666
GEOFF HILL
250-341-7600
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
CHRIS RAVEN
250-409-9323
KEN MACRITCHIE
250-342-1565
[email protected] [email protected]
November 8, 2013
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #199 Edgewater
Christmas Craft Bazaar
from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
To book a table call Vi Vittman
at 250-347-0044.
Canterbur y Carols
Christmas Market
Located in Interior World
From November 22nd
thru December 22nd
(Open Friday thru Sunday)
Interested Cottage Industry Vendors
please call 250-342-5566 or 250-341-3962.
A participating business in the Invermere
Christmas Shopping Spree.
Zoom zoom and zombies
Clockwise from top left: Terrifying zombie hordes staggered down
7th Avenue in Invermere on Thursday, October 31st seeking brains
and attention from snap-happy photographers; rally cars accelerate
through a curve near Westside Road northwest of Radium Hot Springs
during the Rocky Mountain Rally on Saturday, November 2nd; a rally
car struggles to maintain control after an icy downhill patch; twowheel drive race winners Leanne Junnila (left) and Taisto Heinonen
are flanked by their race crew in the winner’s circle at the Copper
Point Resort after the race wrapped up. Photos by Dan Walton
SHUSWAP
BINGO
Thank you!
We would like to thank the following
businesses for their donation
to the Shuswap Halloween Bingo.
Lambert Kipp Pharmacy, Valley Hair Styling,
2-for-1 Pizza, Kicking Horse Coffee,
Dairy Queen, Tim Hortons, Kootenay Ice,
Eagle Ranch Golf course, Warbrick Towing
and Salvage and Oriental Palace.
Fun was had by all. Thank you again.
DISTRICT OF INVERMERE
914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339
Invermere, BC V0A 1K0
Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934
2014 DOI BUDGET SURVEY
It is budget time again and the District wants to know your opinions
and views to assist us in finalizing the 2014-2018 Financial Plan.
This annual survey provides you with an opportunity to outline your
priorities as it relates to the DOI budgeting process and projects that
are being considered by Council. Your participation is important and
is a key part of our process for; developing the 2014-2018 budget
plans, assisting us in allocating funds and services and determining
tax rates.
Andrew Kiss
& Jewellery
Exhibition
November 9th – 17th
Andrew Kiss & Bayot Heer
in attendance for the
opening.
Saturday November 9th,
11am – 3pm
Surveys are available online at www.invermere.net. For residents
who may not have a computer or access to one, you can pick-up a
hard copy of the survey from the DOI Municipal Office at 914 - 8th
Avenue.
View show online at artymgallery.com
Please submit or return surveys to the District office by November
15th, 2013.
downtown Invermere ~ 250-342-7566
[email protected]
November 8, 2013
The Kiss of vibrant of landscapes
vision firmly in view. As he creates, the landscapes come to
life, illuminated and rich with vibrant colour and nuanced
light. Mr. Kiss’ paintings invite you to not just enjoy the
This weekend, join the Artym in welcoming esteemed scene, but to become a part of it; to stroll in your mind’s
artist Andrew Kiss to Invermere on November 9th for the eye through autumn fields, and frolic in the first mountain
opening of his greatly anticipated exhibition. This show snow, to hear the babbling brook splash over smooth stones
will also showcase original jewelry created by the five re- and weave your way through the forest, past trees that cast
nowned jewelry artists whom the Artym represents (just long shadows and promise sunshine.
in time for the holiday season!) The show opens at 10
This show also features several very special painta.m., with jeweller Bayot Heer and painter Andrew Kiss ings: Andrew was originally well-known for his wildlife
in attendance from 11 a.m. — 3 p.m. the Saturday of the paintings, and this exhibition will feature a selection of his
show. The exhibit of both paintings and jewelry will con- now unusual portraits of small woodland critters, includtinue until November 17th.
ing squirrels and chipmunks. These charming little paintThe holiday season looms on the horizon, and there ings are so detailed that it feels as though the little animals
is no better gift for the woman in your life than a piece might leap off the canvas at any moment!
of original jewelry. With five jewelry designers creating
As in previous years, Andrew Kiss has generously
unique wearable art using unusual and different stones, created an original painting for a door prize; anyone who
there is no shortage of interesting and beautiful baubles purchases an original Andrew Kiss painting before the
to fall in love with. Considshow ends on November 17th
ered to be a master jeweller,
will be entered in a draw to
published and award-winning
win it. If you need even more
Bayot Heer will be in attenincentive to come down to the
dance and able to answer any
gallery this Saturday, jewelry
questions you might have
artist Bayot Heer will be on
about his work.
hand to answer questions and
Andrew Kiss has been a
collectors will have a chance
professional painter for over
to see Andrew create a paintforty years, and the depth of his
ing right before their eyes. But
experience is evident in every
even if you can’t make it in to
piece that he creates. Despite
meet these two amazing artthe incredible detail in each SQUIRRELLY BRUSH STROKES — An Andrew ists this Saturday, the entire
painting, Andrew paints quick- Kiss painting, “Backyard Visitor”, will be among those show is on the website now at
ly, with a sure hand and his end on display at the Artym Gallery. Photo submitted
artymgallery.com.
Submitted by Deanna Berrington
The Artym Gallery
• Full and partial
dentures
• Repairs • Relines
• Rebases
Invermere B.C. • 1-250-999-9191
Donald MacDonald – D enturi st
Firearms Courses & Challenges
Restricted, Non-Restricted and Youth Licence.
Courses and Challenges offered
Call: 403-679-8122 (Mark, Invermere)
Serving the Columbia Valley in Firearms Safety
The Summit Youth Centre in Invermere is seeking
VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS
for the position’s of Secretary and Treasurer.
Additionally, the Summit Youth Centre
welcomes volunteers for all our events as
well as members at large. If you have time
to volunteer for this dynamic and proactive
organization serving the youth of the
Columbia Valley please call Shelli at 250409-7435 or email [email protected]
or the centre at [email protected]
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YOUR MONEY
Year-end strategies for capital gains
With 2014 looming ahead, many people are planning ways to minimize their tax liabilities for 2013. For
those who have disposed of a large asset such as real
estate (other than a primary residence), stocks or other
assets, the need to shield oneself from large tax liabilities is more pronounced. The following are strategies to
consider employing before year-end.
Offset gains and losses
One of the simplest ways to offset some or all of one’s
capital gains liabilities is to trigger an offsetting amount
of capital losses. For example, those who have been holding a losing investment in a non-registered account in
hopes of its eventual recovery can instead sell the investment and generate a capital loss. The capital loss can be
used against capital gains generated in 2013 or carried
forward indefinitely for use against a future gain.
In addition to being carried forward, capital losses
may be carried backwards up to three years to be used
against capital gains claimed in prior tax years. It is important to remember that capital losses may only be applied against capital gains and not income or dividends.
Using capital losses are also a good way to take profits on one’s investments without causing a large tax bill.
As the stock markets have performed very well in 2013,
being able to crystallize a capital gain without taking a
big tax hit can be meaningful. For those who have capi-
tal losses to use up at some point, consider selling other
securities at a profit before year-end. Bear in mind that
Monday, December 23rd is the final day for trading if
one wants settlement in 2013.
Donate to charity
Donating securities that have appreciated in value to
a registered charity as opposed to donating cash can be
an excellent tax strategy. Not only does it eliminate the
tax on the capital gain, the giver will receive a donation
tax credit as well.
Gift to adult children
Seniors who have investments that have declined
in value might consider giving them to an adult child
if they still like the future prospects of the investment.
For example, stocks of well-capitalized oil and gas
companies or precious metal mining companies might
have performed poorly over the past few years, but could
rebound in years to come.
Gifting when share prices are below one’s adjusted
cost base will trigger a capital loss that can be used today
or in the future, while passing potential future growth to
a child. That growth will be taxed in his or her hands at
some point in the future. Additionally, this manoeuvre
can reduce taxes and probate fees that might otherwise
have been owed at the time of one’s death.
Claim a capital gains reserve
On the sale of certain assets, it’s possible to pay tax
on your capital gains over a period of as long as five years.
To claim a reserve, one must not be entitled to all of their
sale proceeds in the year they sell the investment. For
example, if one collects the proceeds of a sale over three
years, they may be able to pay the tax over three years on
sales of certain tangible assets such as real estate.
Defer dispositions
Those who are considering selling securities at a
profit in 2013, but are concerned about capital gains,
might want to wait until early in 2014 to make the sale.
This is because those who trigger capital gains in 2013
will have to pay the resulting tax in April 2014, while
those who sell in early 2014 can wait until April 2015.
Essentially, taxes will be deferred by a full year.
Final thoughts
Though there are few opportunities to minimize
taxes, they do exist and should be discussed with your
financial advisor and accountant. Your financial advisor
can identify opportunities within your investment portfolio, but your accountant should be consulted before
any major transactions are undertaken. He or she understands your entire tax situation and will determine the
best course of action.
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November 8, 2013
Bears are still accessing garbage
WildSafeBC
By Crystal Leonard
WildSafeBC Co-ordinator
Wildlife Sightings in and
around our communities:
Invermere:
• Black bear sow and
cub were seen at around
5 a.m. in the 1400 block of
18th Street.
• Black bear consuming garbage beside a house in
the 1300 block of 17th Street.
• Black bear consuming bird seed in the 1500 block
of 10th Avenue.
• Black bear visiting many garbage bins in the
residential area of the Wilder Subdivision.
Radium:
• Black bear was on a resident’s deck consuming
garbage on Highway 93/95.
With Halloween having occurred last week, it is
important to make sure you properly dispose of all your
pumpkins so they are not an easy meal for a bear. This
year there has been a significant increase in bears in town
over previous years. These bears have been accessing garbage, rotting fruit and bird feeders.
On a positive note, this fall there has been a significant decrease of garbage bins being left on the curbside
the night before pickup.
During garbage raids last week, there were three garbage bins on the curbside the night before collection day.
This has decreased from over 30 bins found during one
week in summer.
Although this is great news, there are still far too
many residents leaving garbage bins beside their house,
in their carport or even on the edge of their property line.
First of all, a garbage bin stands no chance against a
bear unless it’s been certified by a testing facility as being
bear-resistant. Bungee cords, rocks on lids or any other
retrofit on your garbage bin won’t stop a bear.
Your garbage bin should be in a garage or shed so it
doesn’t entice a hungry bear to visit your doorstep or patio.
Even if there is no garbage in your bin, bears have learned
that they may possibly get food from them, so a bin might
be a visual cue that will lure a bear onto your property.
Last week, there were birdfeeders accessed by bears.
Bird seed and sugar
water is an easy high
energy meal for a bear. “Even if there is no garbage
The scary thing is that
in your bin, bears have
most people put bird learned that they may posfeeders on their patio, sibly get food from them, so
which is an invitation
a bin might be a visual cue
for a bear to climb to
that will lure a bear onto
your deck and then the
your property.”
bear gets rewarded for
doing this.
Bears can climb
any wooden structure, including the side of your house.
For all you birders out there, myself included, birdbaths,
birdhouses, deciduous trees, snags or dead trees, and
colourful flowers are some great ways to keep birds in
your yard. There are some great resources and options
out there to attract birds without attracting bears. WildSafeBC recommends that people take their birdfeeders
down from March until late November. For those who
refuse to take birdfeeders down, there’s always the option
of electric fences, which won’t harm the birds but are
quite effective in deterring bears.
Crystal Leonard is the WildSafeBC Community
Co-ordinator and can be contacted at 250-688-0561,
[email protected] or [email protected].
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November 8, 2013
Winter cues Catch the Freeze contest
By Kirsten Harma, Lake Windermere Ambassadors
Are you starting to dream of ice skating on Lake Windermere? As the days get colder, the reality of skating on a
frozen lake is not far off. But exactly how far off is it? You
can put in your best guess by entering the Lake Windermere Ambassadors’ “Catch the Freeze” contest.
Last year, contest participants estimated that the lake
would freeze any time between November 15th and December 29th. The lake actually froze on December 10th. Contest
winner Don Steedman grew in local fame for his winning entry, making headlines after having plunged into the frozen lake
on his mountain bike the previous winter.
History has thrown some curveballs at the lake’s freezing patterns: according to the Windermere Valley Historical Society’s November 2013 newsletter, unusual weather
caused the ice on Lake Windermere to break up after the
lake was completely frozen over in December 1941. A number of old-timers said it was the first time they had known
British Columbia Conservation Foundation
this to occur. The ice was five inches thick at the time.
During the winter of 1925-1926, Lake Windermere
did not freeze over. In the following winter of 19261927, the lake did not freeze until January 26th, 1927.
With that in mind, go ahead and take the plunge —
not necessarily into the lake, but take your best guess for
when it will freeze. Entry into the contest is free!
• Pick the date you think the lake will freeze and
send it to [email protected] .
• The lake will be deemed “frozen” when there is
edge-to-edge ice at three points along the lake: Rushmere, Windermere, and between Fort Point and the
Lakeview Road area.
• The winner(s) will take home an “I Love My Lake”
t-shirt and will be featured in the local newspapers.
Call or write to the Lake Windermere
Ambassadors for more information: (250) 341-6898 or
[email protected] . - With files from Greg Amos
IMPORTANT
NOTICE
There is an abundance of bears in Invermere this fall.
The industrial park transfer station will be CLOSED until November 30th,
2013. Please take extra precaution and manage all attractants.
Submitted by Helen Wynder
Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley
Assistance is available for struggling individuals
and families to have food and gifts at Christmas.
Applications are available at the Employment
Centre (above the Thrift Shop), at the Family Resource
Centre, the Ministry of Children and Families, the
Women’s Resource Centre, the Akisqnuk First Nation
band office, and the Kinbasket Shuswap First Nations
band office.
Please assist our planning by an early return to
any of the above locations. Please note the hamper
must be picked up by the family member filling in the
application. This should be the head of the household.
No hamper will be given to another person.
Applications must be in by December 11th, 2013.
IMPORTANT
NOTICE
The Industrial Park Transfer Station will be closed
until November 30th, 2013 due to bears in the area. Please place garbage at
curbside morning of collection day or deposit at the Columbia Valley Landfill.
In 2011, the District of Invermere adopted Bylaw #1426, restricting the availability
of wildlife attractants. Failure to manage wildlife attractants responsibly may result
in the imposition of a penalty.
Bylaw 1426 states
Garbage
Keep garbage in the house, shed, garage, or in a wildlife
resistant container until morning of collection day
Alternatively, take it to the Columbia Valley Landfill. Do not
leave garbage on your patio. Bears can climb.
Bird Feeders Bears eat seed and drink sugar water. Replace birdfeeders with
bird baths, and bird houses.
Burn off the grill after each use. Store covered and in a secure
Barbecue
area.
Feed pets and store pet food inside.
Pet Food
Turn compost regularly, add leaves, lime and soil. Don’t add
Compost
meat, oil, or milk products.
Christmas Bureau
applications available
4.1
4.2
All domestic refuse must be placed in one of the following: a) A building,
house or garage that is inaccessible to wildlife; b) An approved wildlife
resistant container; c) A container that is placed in an approved wildlife
resistant enclosure; or d) Deposited at an appropriate disposal site.
All domestic refuse cannot be placed for curbside pick‐up prior to 8 a.m.
of the property’s regular scheduled garbage pick‐up day.
This is NOT considered wildlife resistant:
District of Invermere
250‐342‐9281
We have chosen to live in bear country. With this choice comes a responsibility to
ensure a peaceful coexistence. By managing bear attractants, everyone will benefit;
including the bears. Thank you to those who have already managed their attractants.
Report bear sightings in our community or property damage to the
RAPP line 1-877-952-7299
Questions? Call the WildSafeBC Community Coordinator
Crystal Leonard at 250-688-0561
Columbia Valley Landfill
Windermere Loop Rd. 250‐342‐0381
Open 7 days a week 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Household garbage is free.
November 8, 2013
Wendy Booth
Remembrance Day 2013
Remembrance Day is a
time to reflect and give thanks
to the ones who have given the
ultimate sacrifice so the generations to follow can have a better
life. If it wasn’t for them, I could
not be the mayor of our beautiful village or be able to vote for
that matter. But we should not
forget the ones who are still out
there fighting for our country
Ute Juras
as well as their families who are
left behind praying and worrying. They need our strength, support and prayers, not
just on this day but every day of the year.
Remembrance Day is such a
special day, giving us the opportunity to reflect on those who
fought for the freedom that we
enjoy today. It is something we
should all be proud and thankful
for at the same time. I consider
being part of the Remembrance
Day ceremonies in Invermere
truly an honour. I look forward
to it every year.
Wendy Booth
Regional District of East Kootenay Area F Director
Remembrance
Day
is an important time for all of
us to reflect on the horror of
war, and to commemorate and
honour those who fought
for our democratic way of life,
and those who continue to protect it. And to pray for peace. Gerry Wilkie
Gerry Wilkie
Regional District of East
Kootenay
Area G Director
Ute Juras
Mayor of Canal Flats
Edgewater School contribute their art work on
a monthly basis to decorate the walls of the Radium
Public Library. We were surprised that the Remembrance Day poster was designed and decorated by
Grade 1 and 2 Students. The poster measures 38 by
48 inches and presently being displayed in our large
library window for all to see and appreciate.
Photo submitted by Jane Jones
Our democratic system is not perfect. There are winners and losers during elections, and arguably things can be very inefficient and take years when governments get
involved. Despite all of the imperfections of democracy, we are able to think and speak
our minds. We have the ability to critique, debate, and even vote. This Remembrance
Day, take a minute to think about our freedoms and our rights, and our ability to speak
and express ourselves. Nothing is perfect, especially war and the sacrifices that have and
continue to be made across the world. Let’s take the time to remember these sacrifices
and be thankful for everything we have — including our less-than-perfect system of
democracy. As I was reflecting on my
words for this 2013 Remembrance Day, I found this short
poem from an anonymous author:
Here I lie in this field of poppies. And here I’ll die for the land
I love. So say a prayer and sing the
anthem. Dee Conklin
And don’t forget me when
November comes.
We live in the land of the free and we have so many
things to be grateful for. We hope to see you all on November 11th to give thanks to those who gave of themselves for us.
Dee Conklin
Mayor of Radium Hot Springs
Gerry Taft, Mayor of Invermere
All we have of freedom,
all we use or know This our fathers bought for us
long and long ago.
~Rudyard Kipling
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Son of Prairie veterans recounts
family history of military service
By Dan Walton
Pioneer Staff
A valley transplant who hails from Saskatchewan
brought with him a noble bloodline of heroes from the
Second World War.
Jim Allan, now living in Invermere, grew up on
a farm in Creelman, Saskatchewan, a property that
was purchased with his father’s repatriation pay. Jim’s
father, Colin Allan, along with one of Jim’s three uncles,
Colin’s brother Donald Allan, was a part of the South Saskatchewan regiment from 1939 to 1945. Between his posts
in Italy, France, Germany and Libya, Colin achieved the
rank of Staff Sergeant as a tank mechanic with the Royal
Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Corps.
“He was trained as a mechanic in the army, but he was
a farm boy before he went there,” Jim told The Pioneer.
His mom, Edith Laderoute-Allan, who was also
raised in the village of Creelman, served as a clerk and
accountant in the war between 1941 and 1945. Edith
was stationed at the Royal Canadian Air Force in London, England and held the rank of Corporal.
“She was a school teacher and decided that she wanted to do her part, so she enlisted,” Jim said. “I was pretty
proud of them for volunteering to enlist.”
Furthermore, Edith’s father, Robert E. Sim, also served
overseas from 1939 to 1945 as a Corporal in the Canadian
Army’s Transport Division. He, too, was born in Saskatchewan and returned to the Prairies to farm upon discharge.
His parents’ decision to serve was instrumental in Jim
and his brother, Peter, joining the Canadian Armed Forces.
“I served from 1969 to 1974 and was an Aircraft
Structures Technician stationed at CFB Cold Lake and
CFB Calgary, Alberta,” he explained. “Peter served from
1968 to 1972 and was an air traffic controller stationed
at CFB Uplands (Ottawa) Ontario.”
While they have their own military experiences to
recall, the Allan siblings didn’t learn many specifics about
World War II from their parents and grandfather.
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“They didn’t say a whole lot about it,” said Jim.
“Only what we could get out of them by asking.”
Colin passed away in 1987, and Edith in 1995.
Jim enjoyed his time in the military, but made a career change to the oil industry, where he spent 40 years
working and living in Alberta. He moved to the valley
ten years ago as a part-time resident, and more recently
committed to becoming a full-time resident.
See next week’s Pioneer for a second account of the Allan
family’s wartime service from the perspective of Invermere
resident Helen (Allan) Kohorst, Jim’s cousin.
REMEMBRANCE RELICS — Military memorabilia from
the Allan family, including the jacket Staff Sgt. Colin Allan
wore overseas as a military mechanic. On the left is Jim’s uncle,
Donald Allan, who was awarded the displayed medal, the Distinguished Conduct Medal, by King George VI. In the middle
is Jim’s dad, Colin, and to the right is Jim’s mother, Corporal
Edith (Laderoute) Allan. The mementos were framed by Invermere’s lakestyle Light and Living. Photo by Greg Amos
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Memories from Belgium
Fresh old ideas
By Arnold Malone
Pioneer Columnist
It had been a jocular
evening. Canada’s National Defence Committee, which I had the privilege to chair, was hosted
by the town of Maldgem,
Belgium to a night of fellowship on February 8th, 1992.
The all-party committee had been in Europe to
re-assess our defence requirements given that the thenSoviet Union had recently elected a new and refreshing
leader, Mikhail Gorbachev. The three-week investigation took us to numerous military and peace centres
in a variety of European countries where we tried to
ascertain any change in a perceived threat that might
have arisen from a refreshed Soviet Union.
At the end of our second week, staff had booked
us for a “rest day” following days of briefing at NATO
Headquarters in Brussels. The committee, however,
chose instead to visit a Canadian War Cemetery. Word
of our visit reached a neighbouring town council, and
they hosted an evening reception with sandwiches and
cake that turned into a time of storytelling punctuated
with laughter and joy.
What was evident that happy night was the
extraordinary regard that the council held for Canadians. In fact, Canada, for them, was a place to honour.
The next morning we boarded a small bus to travel
to the Adegem War Cemetery. The sprit of the previous
evening continued with ongoing joy. That is, up until
we drew nearer to the cemetery. Increasingly we grew
silent until each was alone with the beating of their heart.
We were hushed as we disembarked and walked
softly by the big gates, along the manicured hedges and
among the perfect pattern of crosses casting eerie shadows upon the cool ground. We were struck by the size
Lest We
Forget
of the cemetery and the number of crosses that extended
with diminishing form to the far-away corners beyond.
The low light of a late winter day made for a strobe
effect as we passed the rows of markers. Our group
dispersed; such moments are deeply private. Each of us
was gripped by the perfect layout of crosses upon crosses
upon crosses. It was a heavy moment beyond our capacity to absorb — extended rows of crosses, so orderly in all
directions, framed by trimmed hedges in a place of perfect
neatness. It fell upon us that it is they who are at peace
and rest together in a great communion and it is we who
are the intruders, left to dwell on this immeasurable loss.
We walked among the rows and read their
names with their ages burning into our hearts. James
MacDonald, 19, William Neil, 22 and, from time to time,
the sadness of the marking “An Unknown Solider.” Who
was this solider? Back on home soil, who had worried, how
long did hope endure and when did hope give way?
For more than an hour, silence rang in our ears as
we walked, row upon row. Occasionally, there was a
breezy whisper through the bordering trees.
Later, a group of local school children arrived to
lament with us. I was to address this group. Even with
a group of 14-year-old boys and girls, silence was the
message. These stoic children had such high regard for
Canada and Canadians.
Freedom had been regained; a nation had been
saved, but so terrible was the price.
An hour and a half later, we boarded our bus. We
returned to our hotel whispering our conversations. The
next morning, the members of three political persuasions remained quiet, reflective and when we spoke, it
was as if we might intrude on the orderly experience of
yesterday. To this day, that event is a seminal moment
that still seems too overwhelming to understand.
Humankind will continue to have disagreements.
May we find a more civil way to resolve our differences.
Arnold Malone served as MP for Alberta’s Battle River
and Crowfoot ridings from 1974 through 1992. He retired
to Invermere in 2007.
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What Remembrance Day means
By Vi Wittman
President, Branch #199 Royal Canadian Legion
November 11th is a reminder of the ultimate sacrifice so many Canadians made in order that we can enjoy
the freedom we do enjoy today. As Remembrance Day
approaches and we see the lapel poppies being worn, we
should be remembering the reason for these poppies. Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae wrote the poem “In Flanders
Field” and we are reminded that the poppy is red, as was the
blood shed by so many during those horrific wars.
I visualize tanks rumbling over frozen ground, soldiers
lying in foxholes praying for the war to end so they can go
home. I visualize bombs dropping on terrified soldiers and
civilians. I cannot fathom the terrors of war.
On this special day we pay tribute to all our fallen by
marching to our local Cenotaphs, listening to the Last Post,
bowing our heads in a moment of silence and maybe complaining about cold hands and feet. We know we are going
to warm up again as soon as the ceremonies are over. Those
soldiers who fought in the wars were cold and didn’t know
when they would ever feel warm again. They fought with
frozen hands and marched on frozen feet, and probably on
empty bellies. Over the years, I’ve spoken to veterans who
were overseas. The memories they have are unforgettable.
November 11th is the day that we should say “thank
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
you” to all those who sacrificed so much in order that we
can continue to live in this great country called Canada.
As a long time member of the Royal Canadian Legion,
I have been privileged over the years to join the Edgewater Elementary School in their Remembrance Day Service.
These children prepare a marvellous service every year the
day before Remembrance Day. They participate in the poster and essay competition and I feel honoured to be able to
judge these entries. It’s thanks to the teachers at the school
that we have a 90 per cent participation rate in this event.
We also participate in the Poppy Campaign,
which starts two Fridays prior to November11th. These
monies assist veterans, provide a bursary to a graduating
high school student, and support Army Cadets. Through
Special Funding we are able to assist organizations that play
a vital part in our lives. We thank the businesses for their
generous contribution to the Poppy Fund and thank all the
individuals who donate so they can proudly wear a poppy.
Lest we forget
By Ken Carlow
President, Windermere District Legion Branch #71
In Canada, we have much to be thankful for. We live
in a beautiful country, blessed with a wealth of natural resources. We have opportunities to learn, grow and prosper
being only limited by our imagination. But most of all, we
have freedom. We are free to choose how and where we live
as well as choose the people who are entrusted to govern us.
We enjoy these privileges today thanks to the courage and sacrifice of brave Canadians who took up the fight
against enemies of freedom and the forces of tyranny and oppression. Many risked and lost their lives in the two World
Wars and in Korea. Many continue to risk their lives today
in missions to establish peace internationally.
Our duty – so small in comparison – is simply to
remember them. We honour their sacrifice and thank them
for defending our country and preserving our freedom. We
remember them today and pledge to remember them for all
time. Lest we forget.
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Equipment • Snow Plow • Sanding Equipment • Crane Truck • Mobile Pressure Washing
& Steam Cleaning • Underground Services • Site Prep & Demolition • Road Building
• Land Clearing • Controlled Burning • Rock Walls • Rip Rap • Top Soil • Sand & Gravel
CONTRACT OR HOURLY
MACHINE RENTALS AVAILABLE
[email protected] • Cell: 250-342-5851
Sales ~ Service ~ Installation
Judy: (250) 341-1903
VJ (Butch) Bishop
Arnold Scheffer
250-342-6700
• Furnaces • Heat Pumps • Fireplaces
• Full Heating and Ventilation Systems
Call for your FREE consultation and estimate
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• House Checking
• Complications • Details
Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential
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counter top SpecialiStS
WETT Certified
Invermere and East Kootenay Region
• Journeyman Carpenter
• Contracting
• Framing/Siding/Finishing
• Timberframe
• Custom Log Railing & Decks
Westridge Cabinets Dealer ~ Granite and Quartz Counter Tops
Come visit our showroom,
492 arrow rd., unit 1b
250-342-hoMe (4663)
Fully
Insured
& WCB
Covered
You name it!
I’ll take care of it!
YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP for all home maintenance from
raking your lawn to renovating your entire house.
• Pruning and Removal of
ALL Trees and Shrubs
• Stump Grinding
• Fully Insured & WCB Covered
[email protected] • cell 250 270 0745
OVER
30
YEARS
EXPERIENCE
Keep your local companies alive. Why go to Golden when
you can get your tree services right here in Invermere!
Please call Steve ~ a real local you can trust! 250-342-1791
Septic Systems Installed ~ Pumped ~ Repaired
Prefab Cement Tanks Installed
Water Lines Dug and Installed
Basements Dug
WINDERMERE 250-342-6805
Scott Wilisky
FREE
ESTIMATES
Chimney and Eavestrough
Cleaning and Repair Specialists
SHOLINDER & MACKAY
EXCAVATING Inc.
New Home Construction
Skandia
Concrete
• Gel Nails & Pedicures
• Coloured Gel • Nail Art
Call Judy ~ 250-341-5245 • Days, Evenings, Weekends
Kootenay Paving
• Serving the valley for over 30 years
• Commercial • Industrial • Residential
• All work is guaranteed • Free estimates
1756 Hwy 93/95, P.O. Box 2700, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0
Phone: 250-342-6500 • Toll Free: 1-888-341-2221 • Fax: 250-342-3484
November 8, 2013
HERE TO SERVE YOU
ROSS‛S POOLS & SPAS
Commercial – Residential
Installation – Maintenance – Repairs
RFE
ALARMS
Monitoring includes Guard
and keyholder service
• Surveillance Systems
• Home Theatre
• Analog & Digital Background
Sound Systems
Darren Ross
4890 Stoddart Creek
RR#2 Invermere, BC V0A 1K2
Cell: 250-341-7727 • Fax: 250-347-6363 • [email protected]
[email protected]
RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO
Automotive Repairs
7 days a week
GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL
Freight & Passenger Depot
Local company, local service.
250-342-6549
7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs
(250) 347-9726
Peak Exteriors
5” CONTINUOUS GUTTER
SIDING, SOFFIT, FASCIA & WINDOW CAPPING
Residential & Commercial Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Bus: 250-342-9692
Cell: 250-342-5241
RR#4 2117 - 13 Avenue
Invermere, B.C.
V0A 1K4
building
& renos
Fax: 250-342-9644
[email protected]
(250) 341-7283
www.ptarmigan-invermere.com
Cell 250-417-6617
Tel. 250-422-3002
Email [email protected]
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Full service printer for the Columbia Valley
DESIGN, PRINT & BINDERY
250-342-2999
[email protected]
Unit 4, 108 Industrial Rd #2
Invermere, BC
(250) 341-1083
[email protected]
www.palliserprinting.com
Darcy Tagg
Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Specialists
Truck Mounted System • Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed
Dean Hubman
Certified Technician
250-342-3052
build your foundation
Toll Free: 877-342-3052
[email protected]
READY MIX CONCRETE
Concrete Pump • Sand & Gravel
Heavy Equipment Rentals • Crane Service
Proudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years
For competitive prices and prompt service, call:
250-342-3268 (plant) 250-342-6767 (oﬃce)
Darrel Anderson
Our deadline to
book advertising is
Monday at noon.
N E W S PA P E R
To place an ad please call:
250-341-6299 or
e-mail: [email protected]
LAMBERT-KIPP
P H A R M A C Y LT D .
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browse our
giftware
J. Douglas Kipp, B. Sc. (Pharm.)
Laura Kipp, Pharm D.,
Irena Sedlakova, B.Sc. (Pharm.)
Your Compounding Pharmacy
Open Monday - Saturday
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere
250-342-6612
Lambert
INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD.
BOX 2228
BOX 459
742 - 13th STREET
7553 MAIN STREET
INVERMERE, BC.
RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, BC
V0A 1K0
V0A 1M0
PHONE: 250-342-3031
PHONE: 250-347-9350
FAX: 250-342-6945
FAX: 250-347-6350
Email: [email protected] • Toll Free: 1-866-342-3031
November 8, 2013
HERE TO SERVE YOU
THE FOUNDATION CONTRACTOR OF CHOICE
Dale Elliott
Contracting
Kootenay Cribbing, Ltd.
Established 1976
JOHN WOOD
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DURAFORM SYSTEM
PH: 250-345-2188 • CELL: 250-342-1289 • [email protected]
5144 Riverside Dr., Fairmont, B.C. V0B 1L1
SPRAY FOAM
SPECIALISTS
•
•
•
Interior Finishing
Kitchen and Vanity
Cabinets
Counter tops
Small Renovations
Decks and Interior Railings
250-341-7098
Invermere, B.C.
•
•
•
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FAIRMONT RIDGE
RENOVATION
Doors
Windows
Flooring
Painting/
Interior/Exterior
• Kitchen
Renovations
Insulated Concrete Forms
Call 250-342-2001
www.iisi.ca • [email protected]
250-342-5682
• Trusses • Engineered Floors • Wall Panels
Tel:250.341.6075
Fax:250.341.3427
Email:[email protected]
www.duskbuildingsystems.com
1320IndustrialRoad#3
Box159,Invermere,B.C.
V0A1K0
Septic Tank
Pumping
Portable
Toilet Rentals
•Completesewer/drainrepairs
•Awellmaintainedsepticsystem
NEW
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SEWER •Reasonablerates–Seniors’discount
CAMERA •Speedyservice–7daysaweek
•Avoidcostlyrepairs
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Foundation Repair
Basement Development
commercial • residential
[email protected]
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• Bathroom
Renovations
• Additions
• Decks
• Finish Carpentry
• Basement
Renovations
5077 FAIRMONT RESORT RD., FAIRMONT BC
EMAIL: [email protected]
DR. Kwynn Blazina BSC, DC
Doctor of Chiropractic, Professional Coach, Craniosacral Therapy
250-688-6440 • [email protected]
4759 RIVER DRIVE, FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS, B.C., VOB 1L1
DCS Plumbing
• Plumbing, Repair
and Installation
• Drain Lines
• Hot Water Tanks
• Over 30 years experience
• 24 hour emergency service
• Seniors’ Discount
250-341-8501
Scott Postlethwaite
CVCC Contractor/
Trade Builder of the Year
2008
Residential, Commercial
Electric Furnace and Hot Water Tank
Repair and Service
For All Your Electrical Needs
[email protected]
1710 10th Avenue – Invermere, BC V0A 1K0
Fall Cleanup/ Winter Servicing
Everett Frater Enterprises
Phone: 250-347-9228 • Cell: 250-342-5645
• FURNACES • HEAT PUMPS • AIR CONDITIONING • FIREPLACES
• HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
385 Laurier Street,
Invermere, B.C.
Phone: 250-342-7100
www.diamondheatingandspas.com
Copper
City
Plumbing
Modern Plumbing ~
Old Fashioned Values
Shawn 250.341.7373 Marcel 250.409.7373
[email protected]
• ReadyMixConcrete
• Commercialconcretesealer
• ConcretePumping
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• Over50coloursavailable
aggregate
andinstock
• DELIVEREDONTIME
• Concretestampsforrent
atafairprice
• Fullrangeofcolouredrelease • Fullrangeofsandand
agentsforstamping
gravelproducts.
Phone: 250-342-6452 • 250-342-3773 • Cell: 250-270-9444
All products are available at 9120, Hwy 93/95 which is five kilometres north of Tim Hortons
November 8, 2013
Weekend wine
wranglers
PDQ Window Tinting
Specializing in Solar
& Security Window Film
Call Today for a FREE Consultation
Guests at the Wine Fest at Fairmont Hot
Springs Resort got into the supernatural spirit
and more at the event. Clockwise from top
left: (left to right) Karen MacDonald, Meghan
Oliver-Landry, Amy Brooks, Emily Purcell,
Felicia Maheux, all of whom call Panorama
home, found wine to be the perfect companion
to their Day of the Dead (November 1st) costumes; Ethan Paddon of Red Deer puts his wine
and cheese platter to a better use; winning wines
were displayed in a unique ice sculpture.
Photos by Lindsay McPherson
403-431-0400
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
Website: www.pdqtinting.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Twitter:@pdqtinting
Troy Anderson
Owner/Operator
New House
Multi Storage
1/2 Price Winter Storage Sale
8x10s or 10x16s ~ 1/2 price for 6 months
from now till March 31st, 2014.
250-342-3637 • [email protected]
HERE TO SERVE YOU
BOUTIQUE VACATION HOME
MANAGEMENT RENTAL SERVICES
“Proven and successful Management and
Marketing Services for your Vacation Home”
“Trip Advisor Vacation Rental of the Year 2011 and 2012”
• SNOW REMOVAL • SANDING
• POWER SWEEPING • PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Call or visit online
Invermere • Panorama
PH: 1-888-711-ESCAPE (3722) • WEB: www.cobblestonecreek.ca
From Framing
to Finishing
Al Tallman
Call Al at
We Do
It All!
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 at 250-341-6299 to find out more.
250.270.0821
Kari&&John
JohnMason
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Kari
250-270-0821 • 1-780-970-7040
Serving Invermere & Panorama
Your Weekly Source for News and Events
N E W S PA P E R
8, 1008 8th Ave.
Invermere, B.C.
Ph: (250) 341-6299
Fax: 1-855-377-0312
www.columbiavalleypioneer.com • Email: [email protected]
N E W S PA P E R
#8, 1008 - 8th Avenue
PO Box 868, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0
Dean Midyette
Advertising Sales
Ph: 250.341.6299 • Cell: 250.409.9834
[email protected]
November 8, 2013
PIONEER CLASSIFIEDS
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ANNOUNCEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT
CHEERS & JEERS
CHEERS & JEERS
LOST AND FOUND
COMMERCIAL SPACE
Alcoholics Anonymous. If alcohol is
causing problems or conflict in your
life, AA can help. All meetings are at
8 p.m. For more information, please
call 250-342-2424. Columbia
United AA, Invermere: Saturday,
Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
at the BC Service Building, South
End – 624 4th St., Invermere.
Radium Friendship Group: Friday
at the Catholic Church, East Side
of Main St. With the exception of
Tuesday, all meetings are open.
Al-Anon. Are you concerned about
or affected by someone else’s
drinking? If so, please join us. AlAnon 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.
A big cheers to Keith at Pharmasave
for the donation of first aid supplies
to the WVMHA this week. Your
generosity is very appreciated!
Cheers to the “ undercover cop” at
the crossroads on Halloween day!
Found GoPro Hero in the Invermere
area (Serial YHDC5170) in
September 2013. No identification/
photos on the unit but was within a
GoPro Bag. Hoping to reunite this
with its owner, please email me at
[email protected] with
the location where you may have
lost your GoPro and I’ll do my best
to get it back to you.
NEW HOUSE
MULTI STORAGE
CHEERS & JEERS
Cheers to the provincial
government for looking at bringing
back Happy Hour. I could troll the
bars, drink cheap liquor and be
home in time for dinner.
Narcotics Anonymous meeting now
available. Thursdays at 8 p.m. Call
250-342-1071 for more info.
Cheers to Trisha at Lambert
Insurance, for your patience and
always being so willing to help
answer my silly questions. That is
customer service at its finest!
S OBITUARY S
Ryan David Young
May 25th, 1983 – October 14th, 2013
“Take life as it is and get rid of anyone who might
bring you down. Take the fall but first you need to
jump. No matter the landing, God will make it good
or bad. That’s not your choice. Your choice is whether
you jump or sit on your sweet little fanny and let life
go by wondering what might have been.”
- Ryan Young.
We would like to thank everyone who attended
Ryan’s service. It was good to see that he was loved
by so many. Thanks for all the cards. They came
from all over. So much thanks for all the food
donations. Cranbrook
Canada Post. Thanks
for your support and
donations. I can’t
thank Pat enough for
all she did. Thank
you to Chelsea, Sara,
Dave, Brett and
Jorden.
A big jeers to the person who
picked up the first aid supplies from
Pharmasave in September in a box
marked “hockey” that were meant
for the WVMHA. Cheers to the library for the great
Halloween display. We love the
almost-daily additions!
Jeers to box alder beetles, you are
gross and creepy. Please leave my
home.
Cheers to Ross Goodwin and
the Edgewater Fire Department
for another incredible fireworks
display on Halloween! It gets
better every year. All the donations
from businesses and individuals is
greatly appreciated, you made this
possible. Best comment from one
of the kids “ WOW, what did we do
to deserve this! “ Priceless.
Cheers to Sandra at Bliss for my
new me! You are great!
A HUGE CHEERS to the Edgewater
Fire Department for putting on
an incredible show of fireworks!
Every year since I was a little kid I
have always looked forward to the
Halloween fireworks and they are
always amazing!
Cheers to Cindy, Martin & and The
Global Animal Lovers (GALS) for
stepping up to handle the feral
cat problem. They have trapped,
spayed, neutered and helped to
make a different in the control of
this population.
Cheers to a breakfast of licorice,
potato chips and chocolate bars on
Nov 1st.
Jeers to the Dogwood Initiative
auto dealer for almost ruining
some good times with my wife.
Almost..... Cheers to the cause.
Cheers to the Invermere Veterinary
Clinic and all those who work there
for making room for all of the
GALS sudden influx of new but not
always nice clients.
Cheers to Cindy at Choppers for
giving me a home for my amazing
Black Widow “Princess”! She’s doing
great!
ANNOUNCEMENT
Phone: 250-341-6299
Fax: 250-341-6229
Lost on Thanksgiving Weekend:
iPad, dark grey cover with “Coach”
on it. Call 250-342-3259.
Found: Box set of T.V. series
“Friends” near Tim Hortons. Phone
250-688-0229.
Found: Cell phone in the Fairmont
area, call 250-345-4586 to identify
and claim.
Found: Jacket on bridge going over
the railroad tracks in Athalmere.
Phone 250-342-0027 to identify.
STORAGE
NEWHOUSE
MULTI STORAGE
Various sizes available.
Now with climate-controlled units.
Call 250-342-3637.
STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes,
easy access, immediate availability,
long-term or short-term. Deck
Properties Warehouse, Industrial
Park: 250-342-3166.
COMMERCIAL SPACE
Urgently Needed
The Invermere Health Care Auxiliary
“The Thrift Shop” requires a strong person
(male or female) to volunteer for one hour per
week, Saturday p.m. or Sundays, to move boxes
into the Thrift Store to the various departments.
A great service to your community and good
exercise! Phone Jo Anne at 250-342-8848
for more information.
For Lease: Micro office space,
Panache Bldg., 250 - 300 sq. ft. each.
All new, available immediately.
Phone 250-342-5805.
Retail opportunity in Invermere.
2,100 sq. ft. located on Main St.
Rare vacancy in the busiest area of
town. Don’t miss out on this golden
opportunity, call now 250-2700570, ask for Josh. Short or long
term okay.
20 x 25 heated shop $450/
mo, first and last D.D. required.
24 x 36 shop power included,
propane heat at tenant’s expense,
$650/mo first and last D.D.
required. Contact New House Multi
Storage • 250-342-3637.
3,016 sq. ft. great location
downtown Invermere. Current
use automotive repair facility
with three bays. Ample on/off site
parking, inquire 250-342-6369
Marion or 250-342-3178 Harald.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
Private room, phone, laundry
access, internet, and all utilities
included, $400/mo + $200 D.D.,
N/P. 1-866-222-0325.
Downtown Invermere by the Lake:
groovy 4 + bdrm, 3-bath home,
fully furnished. Very healthminded roomies looking for two
more to share a cozy cottage.
Non-smokers only, N/P. $400/
mo available Oct. 1st or $450/mo
available Nov. 1st. Phone or text
250-342-5937.
ACCOMMODATION WANTED
Two healthy, active seniors looking
for long-term rental in Invermere.
Prefer one level condo/apartment,
unfurnished, no pets, no-smokers.
250-428-9833.
Fancy renting to
a responsible
professional couple?
Osteopath practitioners new to
area. We are looking for a fully
furnished 1 or 2-bdrm apt/condo
in preferably Panorama or D/T
Invermere for 6 mo. Very clean/
tidy, N/S, N/P, ref available.
We take pride in looking after
our accommodation. Email
[email protected] or call
250-409-7229.
November 8, 2013
SUITE FOR RENT
SUITE FOR RENT
HOUSE FOR RENT
CONDO FOR RENT
HOUSE FOR SALE
CONDO FOR SALE
Radium: modern 2-bdrm, lowerlevel suite. W/D, D/W. $800/mo,
utilities included. 250-342-3790.
Large, bright 2-bdrm lower suite
available now. $700/mo + hydro.
Close to Sobeys. Dishwasher and
own laundry. Shared yard and off
street parking. N/S, N/P, seeking
longer term quiet responsible
tenant. Call 403-609-6643.
For Rent: small one bedroom home
in Athalmer with yard and parking.
Full kitchen, shower and small
deck. $650/mo includes utilities.
N/S, pets negotiable. Call 250-3422249 to view or email particulars to
[email protected]..
Radium 2-bdrm, 2-bath condo
in Aspen Condo, 1,045 sq. ft.
Fireplace, A/C, in suite laundry.
Furnished or unfurnished, Lease
required. $975/mo or $1,175/mo
furnished includes utilities. Phone
1-403-608-4652.
Renovated 3,000 sq. ft. home for
sale downtown Invermere, just
blocks from the beach. 4-bdrm,
2-bath, open concept. Brand new
siding and back deck, $299,000,
call 250-342-5148.
Riverstone Villas Condo in
downtown Radium. 3-bdrm, 5
appliances, fireplace, large soaker
tub walk in shower, garage. Priced
10% below assessment, will take
quad or camper as down payment,
$177, 000. 250-342-7608.
Invermere 2-bdrm lower level suite
for rent Dec.1st. Free cable and
wireless internet, bright, clean,
and modern with laminate floors
and tile, private entrance, lots of
parking, close to all schools. Washer
and dryer, fridge, stove, N/S, N/P,
all utilities included $750/mo for a
single person or $800/mo for two
people + D/D + references. Call
250-342-1010 to view.
4-bdrm home in Edgewater, stove/
fridge, dishwasher, microwave,
washer and dryer. Fenced yard.
Available Nov. 15th, $800/mo, 250342-3417 or 250-347-9768.
For rent to own. 2-bdrm, 2-bath
townhomes-1 in Radium, 1 in
Invermere. $1,000/mth + utilities.
Ken Becker, Realtor in B.C. Call 250342-1161.
CONDO FOR RENT
Downtown
living,
mature
responsible male or female, N/S,
N/P, 2-bdrm, 2-bath, $900/mo +
hydro. Available immediately, 250342-0554.
Downtown Radium: Small 1-bdrm
suite for $600/mo utilities included.
D.D. required. Call 250-347-6420
or 250-688-1582 for viewing.
Available immediately.
FOR RENT
Invermere: affordable 1-bdrm and
2-bdrm apartments. $600 - $800/
mo. Includes all utilities. 250-3411182.
Radium: 4-bdrm, 2-bath basement
suite. W/D, N/P, N/S, no partiers.
$1,100/mo, + utilities. References
required. 250-342-6010.
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.
1-bdrm, with office, lower level
suite. Great views, private with
huge yard. $850/mo utilities
included. Call 250-342-3790.
Brand new large, bright, 2-bdrm
basement suite in downtown
Invermere. Private entrance and
enclosed patio, all new appliances,
N/S, $775/mo + utilities. Available
immediately. Call 403-874-0483.
2-bdrm furnished suite in Riverside,
Fairmont. All appliances, N/P, N/S,
Available immediately. $700/mo
+ half utilities, includes internet,
587-435-1346 or 778-525-0525.
Spectacular
lake
views.
Windermere, short walk to lake,
mostly furnished, N/S, references
required. Upper suite: 2-bdrm,
2-bath, D/W, W/D, fireplace, huge
deck, $1,000/mo. + utilities.
Main floor walkout suite: 2-bdrm,
1-bath, patio, $700/mo. + utilities.
403-660-0073 or rich.thompson@
zgm.ca
For rent in Windermere: 2-bdrm
suite, furnished, private entrance,
N/P, N/S, mature responsible
single adult. References required
with address. $625/mo + damage
deposit of $300. Available
immediately. 250-342-6022.
3-bdrm apartment in Radium.
$550/mo. N/P, no kids. Tim, 250342-7337.
HOUSE FOR RENT
Newly renovated 3-bdrm, 3-bath
house. 7330 Copperhorn Drive,
Radium. Rent $1,295/mo. Rentto-own or purchase with seller
financing. Customizable payment
plans available. Call to discuss, Ron
403-561-1626 or ron@rpmteam.
ca.
Home available in Indian Beach
Estates. Comfortable 2-bdrm,
1-bath home with den. Can be
used as third bedroom. Fireplace,
gorgeous views of the Fairmonts.
Four minutes from private beach
in Indian Beach Estates. Please call
435-901-1600 or e- mail onrerth@
gmail.com with inquiries.
Invermere home for rent.
6-bdrm, 3-bath, close to
downtown, N/S, fenced yard.
$1,600/mo, for info please call 250342-1249.
Spectacular
lake
views.
Windermere: 2-story walkout,
4-bdrm, 3-bath, fireplace, D/W,
W/D, huge deck, direct access
to lake, mostly furnished, N/S,
references required. $1,600/mo.+
utilities. 403-660-0073 or rich.
[email protected].
INVERMERE
Lake Windermere Pointe.
Furnished or not, 2 bdrm.,
2 bath condo starting at $900/
mth. plus utilities. Pool,
fitness centre, beach.
WILDER SUB-DIVISION:
2 bdrm. furnished suite at
$1100 incl. heat/electricity.
UPPER LAKEVIEW:
Furnished 3 bdrm. home at
$1400 plus utilities. No pets or
smoking.
Eric or Dave
250-342-4040
FirstChoiceRentals.ca
Canal Flats: 2-bdrm, 1.5-bath
with in-suite laundry. 1,000 sq.
ft. of beautiful, comfortable, living
space in quiet neighbourhood.
$700/month + utilities. Available
immediately. Call 403-873-8158
or e-mail [email protected] .
Serious inquiries only.
Radium 2-bdrm fully furnished
condo. Fireplace, two-person
soaker tub and shower in large
bathroom. BBQ and two balconies.
$800/mo + utilities, call Mardi at
250-688-0884.
1-bdrm fully furnished condo for
rent in Radium. $700/mo utilities
included, A/C, W/D, D/D, indoor
heated parking. Call 403-818-8777.
Top Floor 1,250 sq. ft., 3-bdrm
2-bath condo overlooking Purcells.
$1,200/mo + utilities. N/P,
N/S, stainless steel appliances,
hardwood floors, in-suite laundry.
Located downtown and close to all
amenities. Email lu_denton14@
yahoo.ca.
Fully furnished town house in
Radium, 2-bdrm, 2.5-bath, large
bright kitchen, A/C, fireplace,
deck and BBQ, N/S, N/P, available
immediately, $875/mo. 403-2409357 or [email protected].
Akiskinook condo for rent: 1-bdrm,
fully furnished, complete with
linens and fully stocked kitchen.
Completely renovated in 2009,
nicest 1-bdrm in the complex
that includes rec. centre with pool
and assigned parking. $725/mo
includes hydro, you pay cable/
internet, N/S, N/P. Call 1-587-4342028.
CONDO FOR RENT - Blackforest
Village, 2-bdrm with wall to
wall closets, 1.5 bath, patio with
BBQ, garage, storage room/extra
bedroom, 6 appliances, exceptional
views. Recently painted, N/S, pets
negotiable. $975/mo + utilities.
Call 250-342-1475, evenings.
Long-term rental. References
required. Available immediately.
Please email
classified ads to
[email protected]
A Must See House For Sale; best buy
in Radium, 7497 River Crest Road.
Very well maintained home in a
safe, quiet neighborhood. 1,500
sq. ft. 3-bdrm, 2 bathrooms, large
open kitchen, family room with
propane fireplace, dining room,
newer hardwood flooring, all this
plus a full size, open and partially
finished basement with a 3rd
bathroom. Beautifully landscaped,
mature yard with fire pit and raised
garden. Asking $265,000. Very
motivated seller. Call 250-3428773 to schedule a viewing and
make an offer.
WANTED
Passenger to share fuel costs,
Radium B.C. to Toronto ON.
Passport required. Room available
in truck for freight. Depart Nov.
24th or 25th. Dave 519-570-1986.
MISC. FOR SALE
Local grown organic garlic. Call
Sammy’s garlic farm at 250-3423921 or 250-342-5801.
Hay and green feed- round Bales.
$50 - $90/bale. Elkhorn Ranch,
250-342-0617.
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 CARAMEL CORN
½ cup popping corn
¼ cup canola oil
2 tsp sea salt
½ cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup corn syrup
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp baking soda
Pop the corn in oil or use an air popper; set aside in a large
bowl.
In a pot mix the butter, sugar and corn syrup.
Bring to a boil; simmer over medium low heat for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat; add vanilla and soda.
Stir well; pour over the popped corn tossing to coat.
Spread on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
Bake at 250 degrees for one hour tossing every 15 minutes.
Spread in a single layer on parchment/waxed paper to cool.
See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com
Home Of The Week
Own your Piece of the Rock!
Gorgeous 3 bedroom duplex style townhome in Hillside
Meadows at Castle Rock Estates. Upgraded interior,
large deck, great views and single garage.
$299,900
MLS®
2211262
November 8, 2013
MISC. FOR SALE
VEHICLES FOR SALE
De-barked burl wood pieces for
sale. Please call 250-341-5336 for
more details.
1990 Ford Club Wagon XL van great
condition no rear seats $1,500
O.B.O. 250-342-2104.
Ridged cast iron 10” table saw, $450
paid $750 new. General tenoning
jig new, $100. Call 250-342-1354.
1988 Honda Intrepid 4 wheel
steering, sunroof, runs good, some
rust. $500 O.B.O. call 250-3429081, ask for Wayne.
4 Winter tires P225/75 R15 on rims.
$70 per tire. Used one season.
Frigidaire electric dryer, $80. Call
250-342-0453.
Dune buggy/go-cart, black, electric
start 8yrs and up, $1,700 new,
asking $790 O.B.O. Phone Elkhorn
Ranch 250-342-0617.
For sale: One set of winter tire
chains, $40, size 75R15. Please call
250-342-7313 after 6 p.m.
FIREWOOD
Seasoned firewood for sale, $200
per cord. Call 250-341-3544.
Support Rockies Hockey firewood.
Larch, fir, and pine split and
delivered. Call 250-342-6908.
Split firewood for sale, pine, fir and
delivery available. Call 250-3416241.
2007 Toyota Prius with summer
and winter tires, must sell quickly,
123,000 kms, hybrid electric, 55
miles per gallon, $12,898 O.B.O.
Call 250-347-6420.
USED/NEW Trucks, cars, SUVs.
All trades welcome, financing
available. Will pay your HST! Former
Invermere resident of 23 years. Call
Clay at 403-970-4847.
Toyota Yaris 2008 sedan, $7,500.
96,000km. Excellent condition.
2 sets of tires and rims, rack and
Thule box. Contact Kirsten 250348-2442, kirsten.knechtel@gmail.
com .
SERVICES
Home Building and Renos
Chuck Newhouse Builders
250-342-3637
[email protected]
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Meditation Mondays
with Allison Bowen
Defining Yoga Studio, Invermere
7 p.m. • 250-341-5788
Fiona Wilfley, AEP
Intuitive Reader
Fairmont Hot Springs Studio • 250-342-1713
VEHICLE FOR SALE
Village of Radium Hot Springs
FOR SALE – FOR PARTS ONLY
1993 CHEVY GMC PICKUP
Split frame on the drivers side.
NOT ROAD WORTHY • $500 OBO
CONTACT VILLAGE OF RADIUM HOT SPRINGS
AT 250-347-6455
SERVICES
SERVICES
HELP WANTED
Dryer Vent and Furnace Cleaning
& inspections. Call AQUAIR today!
250-342-5089.
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.
kimberleyrae.ca
HELP WANTED
photography studio
& custom
picture framing
Strands is seeking a chef with 3
to 5 years experience in European
and Canadian fine dining to start
immediately. This is a hands on
position. Apply to Tony Wood at
[email protected] or
250-342-6344.
…look for the red door behind
the Invermere Dry Cleaners!
250-342-5102
Water treatment & purification,
includes drinking water systems,
softeners & conditioners, iron
filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-342-5089.
Heaven’s Best Carpet and
Upholstery Cleaning.
Environmentally friendly products.
Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213 or
visit www.heavensbest.ca .
Shannon’s Blinds
& Designs
Save up to $500 on 10 or more
blinds, plus the PST
“Great service and I recommend
Shannon to anyone. Prices are
extremely competitive in the valley
and with Calgary.” J Webb Wine
Merchant – Calgary
Phantom Retractable
Screen Doors – Sale Shannon’s Blinds & Designs
250-342-5749
Canadian Forest Products LTD
Radium Division has a casual
position available in the main
office. Experience with payroll
and office administration would
be an asset. Interested applicants
should submit their resume by
Fri. Nov. 15th to Christy Olson HR
Administration Assistant/Payroll
Box 39, Radium Hot Springs B.C.,
V0A 1M0 or email to christy.olson@
canfor.com.
Labourers needed for snow
removal, call 250-342-5645.
Citadella Restaurant in Radium
Hot Springs, BC is looking for two
Hungarian Ethnic Cooks in full
time seasonal work positions from
April to October 2014. A minimum
of two years experience requested
as a Hungarian cook. Salary
offered $15/hour. Duties include
preparation of ethnic Hungarian
dishes. Please send resume to
Steven at info@milliondollarview.
ca .
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want to live in one of B.C.’s most beautiful areas
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[email protected]
Best Paints
Busy steel fabricating and
machine shop is accepting
applications for the following
positions. Apprentices for:
Welding-FabricatingMachining.
Competitive wages and
benefits. Canadian Welding
Bureau certified shop.
Drop off resume at #117
Industrial Rd. 2, Invermere.
Currently seeking
Paint Shop
Assistant
An energetic person with a keen eye for colour
and a high regard for quality customer service.
Requires basic computer skills, ability to work
rotating Saturdays and involves some
physically demanding work.
Please forward resume by email to
[email protected]
or by fax: 250-342-3546
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6
(ROCKY MOUNTAIN)
School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain), Windermere
Zone is now accepting applications for the following
Noon Hour Supervisor position:
Edgewater Elementary School – Permanent, parttime (4 hrs/wk), effective November 18, 2013.
This position is part of the Canadian Union of Public
Employees, Local 440. This is student supervisory work
performed under the direction of a School Administrator
or designate during lunch time. Completion of Grade
12 is required or equivalent; experience in working with
youth is desirable.
If you are interested in this position, please submit a
resume, with three references, by 4 p.m. on Thursday,
November 14th 2013 to:
Ms. Meghan O’Neill
Human Resources Coordinator
School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain)
P.O. Box 430
Phone: (250) 342-9243
e-mail: [email protected]
Successful applicant will be subject
to a criminal record search.
November 8, 2013
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$12.05/hour + medical/dental/group benefits.
Food Counter Attendant
Full-time/shift work
Nights/overnights/early mornings/weekends
$10.25/hour + medical/dental/group benefits.
Apply via email:
[email protected]
careers at cbt:
Manager, Social Initiatives
This is a temporary, full-time position to cover a one-year term.
The position can be located in any of CBT’s four offices.
View details at www.cbt.org/careers or request them from
Debra Stewart at 1.800.505.8998.
Resumés accepted via email to [email protected] by noon PT,
November 21, 2013.
www.cbt.org • 1.800.505.8998
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Regional District of East Kootenay
IMPORTANT NOTICE
BYLAW 2499
Bylaw Amendment - Wilmer - Dry Gulch
The Columbia Valley Landfill will be
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an amendment to the
Steamboat - Jubilee Mountain Official Community Plan, located within Electoral Area G, that will extend
the boundaries of this plan to cover both the Wilmer and Dry Gulch areas. The Official Community Plan is
a long-term strategic planning document; the proposed amendment will establish policies for land use in
the Wilmer and Dry Gulch areas. The bylaw amendment and map schedules are available at www.rdek.
bc.ca.
Remembrance Day Closure
closed on Monday, November 11, 2013
for Remembrance Day.
Regular operating hours
will resume on Tuesday, November 12th, 2013
Bylaw No. 2499 is cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay - Steamboat - Jubilee Mountain Official
Community Plan Bylaw No. 1926, 2006 - Amendment Bylaw No. 8, 2013 (Wilmer-Dry Gulch / RDEK).”
A public hearing will be held at:
Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce
651 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC
Monday, November 25, 2013 at 7:00 pm
The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G,
the District of Invermere and the Village of Radium Hot Springs.
ElECTORAl AREA G
REPREsENTATIvE
Invermere Public library Board
The Regional District of East Kootenay is receiving applications for one person to represent Electoral
Area G on the Invermere Public Library Board. To be considered for the position, an applicant must be
a resident or elector of Electoral Area G and cannot be an employee of the RDEK or Library Board. The
term of this volunteer position will run from January 1, 2014 until December 31, 2015.
Interested persons must submit letters of application and brief resumes including reasons for interest
and related experience to Shannon Moskal, Community Services Manager, at the RDEK office in
Cranbrook.
Applications must be received by 4:30 pm on Monday, November 18, 2013.
If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing:
• inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30
pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays;
• mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/
numbers shown below; or
• present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.
SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC
HEARING.
All written submissions are public information pursuant to the
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more
information, contact Matt Gunn, Planner, at 250-489-6903, toll
free at 1-888-478-7335, or email [email protected].
19 - 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8
Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335
Email: [email protected] Website: www.rdek.bc.ca
November 8, 2013
Valley Churches
FAITH
At peace with the past
By Pastor Murray Wittke
Valley Christian
Assembly
Like puberty, the
emergence
of
my
conscience brought me
emotional turmoil. At first
I tried to ignore it. But
like the hormones causing my face to break out
and my voice to crack, my
conscience
made
its
presence felt.
It first appeared when
I was about seven. My
grandmother was babysitting and I manipulated her kindness with bad behaviour and lies to get what I wanted. It
worked, but I was left with an unexpected sense of shame
and an unpleasant ache in my chest. I was confused.
This new found conscience was an unwelcome voice,
accusing me of being way over the line. It didn’t change
my behaviour, but I now knew my actions had internal
consequences. Each excursion into forbidden territory
added to the burden of my guilty conscience.
As I got older, I ventured further and further over the
line. I stole and became a skilled liar. With my friends, I
graduated to drunkenness, drugs and petty crimes. I lied
about things I hadn’t done to win my friends’ approval.
Together we demonstrated our complete disrespect for
everyone and everything.
And on dark nights when I was all alone, I went
where I should not go, and did things no one should
do. I was having fun but the growing weight of guilt
was becoming unbearable. And there was always that
nagging inner voice condemning my behaviour. It could
not stop my reckless lifestyle, and no matter how hard I
tried, I could not silence its judgement. Something had
to change.
Peace came when I started listening to my conscience. Over time I learned to hear the still-small voice
and heed its warning. My life changed direction, but I
still carried that load of guilt from my past. No amount
of good behaviour could provide relief.
Have you ever been there? It was my honest confession to God that finally brought forgiveness and with it
the peace of a clear conscience. I was free at last!
Are you burdened with guilt, remorse and regret?
Peace with God and peace with the past is available
through Jesus Christ. Come to him for rest.
Bumps and
blocks
About
16
high
school volleyball teams
from across the Kootenays competed in a
tournament at David
Thompson
Secondary School on Friday,
November 1st and
Saturday,
November
2nd. One boys team
and two girls teams
represented the DTSS
Lakers against the
regional competition.
Photos by
Dan Walton
LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH
10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction,
’GOD Is....Immutable’... Pastor Trevor ministering.
“K.I.D.S.” Church for children age 3 to Grade 1, and Grades 2-5
during the morning service.
7 p.m.: ‘SING and CELEBRATE’...at L.W.A.C.
Pastor Trevor Hagan
250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org
WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY
ANGLICAN-UNITED
9:30 a.m.: Bacon, Friends and Faith (All ages)
10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere
Reverend Laura Hermakin
250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.ca
VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY
Sunday, 10 a.m.; Worship service. 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.
712 -12th Ave., Invermere • Father Gabriel • 250-342-6167
ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE
Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere
Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564
RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service
Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633
No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m. • Relief Society, 11:15 a.m.
President Barry Pratt • Columbia Valley Branch
5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792
Thank you
to Jacques Chassé, Owen Mitchell,
Butch Bishop, Arno and Tyler Brockmeyer,
Linda and Gary Richardson, Brenda,
Bill, Tania and Ryker, Cynthia Torma,
Julianne Lechuk and Caitlyn Franzen.
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November 8, 2013
NEW this Winter!
Tubing & Expanded Terrain Park
• Expanded Rockstar Terrain Park
• New Kids’ Terrain Park
• New Jump Zone
• Street Style Platzl
• Family Fun
• Two Exhilarating Tubing Lanes
• No Experience Necessary
Season Pass on Sale Now
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