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Your Weekly Source for News and Events
Vol. 4/Issue 13
The Columbia
Valley
March 30, 2007
P ioneer
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Serving The Upper Columbia Valley including Spillimacheen, Brisco, Edgewater, Radium, Invermere, Windermere, Fairmont and Canal Flats
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Daffodil Days
You know spring is here when the daffodils arrive. Look for the festive flowers for sale by members of the Canadian Cancer Society, including Geraldine Gibson, left; Kay Maras, centre; and Christine Vidalin.
Photo by Brian Geis
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March 30, 2007
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VALLEY NEWS
Pet food recall
in effect here
Wedding
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So far no cases of pet poisoning have occurred
here, but Louise Platiel of the Invermere Veterinary
Clinic said it will be a few more weeks before she feels
confident that Columbia Valley pets are safe from poisoning.
Mississauga-based Menu Foods recalled an enormous list of wet “cuts-and-gravy” style pet food this
month and then broadened the recall last week to include even more.
The recall applies only to wet dog and cat food
manufactured between December 3, 2006 and March
6, 2007.
Ms. Platiel said she has learned that the pet foods
were contaminated with rat poison. Ingesting the
food, she said, causes kidney failure in pets and can
be fatal.
If your pet ingested the tainted food, Ms. Platiel
said, it will begin to show symptoms within a few
days. “The thing to look for,” she said, “is any change
in behavior, especially if your pet is drinking more water than usual.”
Loss of appetite and lethargy are also symptoms of
kidney failure. “If your pet is sleeping more than usual
or won’t eat, you might have a problem,” she said.
The Medi-Cal brand of pet foods carried by
Invermere Veterinary Clinic was not involved in the
recall, she said.
Harry Schaffer of AG Valley Foods said the
Invermere supermarket was assured by the AG distributor in Calgary that none of their stock was tainted. A
few brands were pulled, he said, but only as a precaution.
“They swear up and down that we’re in the clear.
I’d hate to poison anyone’s pet, expecially my own,”
Mr. Schaffer said, “but as far as we know, we’re in the
clear.”
The extensive list of pet foods recalled includes 40
different brands of dog food and 48 different brands
of cat food.
The recalled brands include Eukanuba, Iams, Science Diet, Mighty Dog and Ol’ Roy brands, among
others.
Val Riddell at Sobey’s said her store removed a
quantity of pet foods from their shelves, including
Compliments brand cat food in a pouch.
Be sure to check with with store manager for the
recall status before purchasing wet dog or cat food.
For more information on the recall, see http://
www.menufoods.com/recall/ or dial 866-895-2708.
The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 3
March 30, 2007
VALLEY NEWS
Parade of
Veterans
Pictured here are 25
veterans who were guests of
honor at the 80th annniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 71 in
Invermere. Front row, left
to right: Kay Frater, Fred
Chivers, Art Galbraith,
Roy Martin, Joe Fuller,
Kay Allan, Gordon Lake,
Richard Engel. Middle:
Malcolm Hughes, Ray
Neratko, Tony Luyendyk,
Alex Halliwell, Al Lynch,
Ray Case, Ed Kluczny,
Stan Rokosh, Phil Geiger,
Al Ostrander. Back row:
Jim Ashworth, John Waddell, Frank Meadows, Pat
Lynch, Howie Williams,
Al Turner, Ken Berkley.
For more on the celebration, see Pages 20-21.
Photo by Brian Geis
CastleRock commercial zone considered
By Brian Geis
Pioneer Staff
The District of Invermere will host a public hearing to contemplate a commercial zone at CastleRock
Estates.
In February, the developer asked district council
to change the zoning of the south Invermere neighborhood to allow it to build a combination of neighborhood commercial, residential/lodging units and
community recreation facilities.
The application, which was carried through its
first and second readings, is scheduled for public input
Wednesday, April 11, at 7 p.m., in council chambers.
The proposal includes four three-storey buildings
and a two-storey community building for the following purposes:
• 6,000 square feet of commercial space
• 65 residential/lodging units
• community centre
• outdoor swimming pool
• recreational facilities
Councillor Bob Campsall applauded the idea on
the basis that it would reduce car trips downtown for
sundry items like a pack of cigarettes or a snack.
“This would allow people to have their needs met
right in their own neighborhood,” Councillor Campsall said.
In his report to council on the matter, District of
Invermere Chief Administrative Officer Chris Prosser
noted that the need for commercial amenities at CastleRock Estates was identified in the neighborhood
plan.
“The goal of designating a commercial site was to
reduce the amount of potential traffic that would have
to commute to downtown for convenience items and
to promote a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood.”
The new C-4 zone would allow a variety of permitted uses, including convenience stores, video rentals, and “pensions” or multi-family dwelling units.
A pension is a hostel or family-style guest house,
living and sleeping quarters for transient paying guests
for durations not to exceed 28 continuous days, with
not more than one kitchen and one washroom within
each unit, contained within one or more buildings
on the site and having one central registration facility
serving all the units.
According to the site plan, four lodges with 18-24
suites per lodge with loft units above a full three storeys and 20 underground parking spaces under each
lodge.
Designed for the corner of Castlestone Drive and
Castlestone Boulevard, the lodges will be clustered
around a central recreational space that includes a
swimming pool, hot tub, tennis court and a two-storey community center.
Mr. Prosser noted that the development would
generate $264,986.13 in Development Cost Charges
to pay for the installation of roads, water and sewer
service.
The district would also collect an additional
$78,000 per year in taxes if the development is approved, Mr. Prosser noted.
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RCMP Report
For the week ending March 24th,
Columbia Valley RCMP responded to
70 calls for service, with only two reported motor vehicle accidents.
• March 18: Police stopped a red
Chevy Cavalier for a motor vehicle investigation and found the 22-year-old
Canal Flats driver to be prohibited from
driving. The man was charged and is to
appear in court, while his car was impounded for 30 days.
• March 19: Police received report
that vandals had broken into a pop machine in Canal Flats.
Culprits made off with an unknown
number of coins; however, no product
appeared to be stolen.
of three more stop signs broken in the
Invermere area.
Police are looking for any information related to who may be responsible
for this ongoing vandalism.
Aside for the financial burden towards the community, this vandalism
creates a huge safety risk for the motoring public.
The Columbia Valley is visited daily
by persons who are not familiar with
local streets. If a motorist fails to stop
at a known intersection, resulting in a
accident, someone could be seriously
injured or killed.
In the case of either, anyone responsible for mischief leading to these events,
could face lengthy jail sentences!
• March 22: At 9:17 a.m. RCMP
responded to a Motor Vehicle Accident on Kootenay Road No. 3 where
a northbound single vehicle had overturned after driving off road on a lefthand corner.
When police arrived the driver had
left; however, witnesses had confirmed
that the driver was still on Kootenay
Road No. 3 and provided a physical description and name.
A drive further south on Kootenay
Road No. 3 located the subject, who
started to run and was witnessed entering a residential trailer.
Police in fresh pursuit gained entry
into the residence to check on the wellbeing of the subject who had fled the
accident.
Grounds were quickly obtained to
read the breath demand. Two samples
were obtained at the Columbia Valley
detachment of 130 and 120 milligrams
percent respectively, which is over the
legal limit of 80 milligrams percent.
The injuries sustained by the 24year-old driver were minor. Please, don’t
drink and drive!
• March 22: Police received a report
of a possible impaired driver operating a
green Chev Monte Carlo near Radium
Hot Springs. Police attended to locate
the vehicle and driver who displayed
several signs of impairment.
A 21-year-old female from Edmonton was detained and escorted for
breath samples of 150 and 130 mg percent. She will appear in court on May
22nd.
• March 23: At approximately
6:30 p.m., police received report of a
male and female in an altercation on
the highway between Windermere and
Fairmont Hot Springs. Witnesses reported a dark SUV to be involved.
Police located a similar vehicle driven by a male; however, no female was
located.
Police are asking anyone who may
know the identity of the female to please
contact police.
• March 24: Police stopped a pickup near Fairmont Hot Springs. Investigation found the driver to have been
consuming liquor contrary to the directions of his prescription medication.
The driver’s license was suspended for
24 hours.
• May 24: Police stopped a Ford
Explorer for speeding in Invermere.
Upon approaching the vehicle, police
detected a strong odour of liquor and
observed the driver displaying several
signs of impairment.
The driver was detained and escorted for breath samples of 180 mg percent. Further investigation found the
driver to be unlicensed and the vehicle
to have no valid insurance.
A 35-year-old Invermere man was
charged with the two Motor Vehicle Act
charges and will appear in court on May
22nd to face impaired driving charges.
of a motorhome being vandalized at a
bush party near Radium Hot Springs.
The vandal smashed a window with a
rock and slashed one of the tires.
• March 24: Police received report of four businesses in Radium Hot
Springs that had their door locks damaged. No entry was gained to the premises.
March 30, 2007
Permanent population down,
housing units way up: 2006 census
By Brian Geis
Pioneer Staff
Population
2006
Population
2001
Per Cent
Change
Canada
31,612,897
30,007,094
Early figures on
British
4,113,487
3,907,738
population and housing
Columbia
from the 2006 census
show housing is outpacEast
55,485
56,291
ing population growth
Kootenay
up and down the valley.
Area F
2,939
2,602
In some areas, the
Area G
1,563
1,635
year-round
populaInvermere
3,002
2,858
tion has been declining.
735
583
Overall, the permanent Radium Hot
Springs
population in the East
Kootenays has declined
Canal Flats
700
754
by 1.4 percent.
There are some exmiss all the second homeowners.
ceptions, however. Radium Hot Springs
“As to your question about how
clocked in as the fourth fastest-growing these numbers fit with our vision, I
community in B.C. with a 26.1-per- guess the most obvious answer would
cent increase, trailing Pemberton (33 be that the vision is successful if so
percent), Anmore (32.8 percent) and many people have chosen to buy into
Tumbler Ridge (32.6 percent).
it—literally. We wanted a form of deRadium Mayor Greg Deck said velopment that was financially efficient,
the housing numbers the municipal- respectful of the surrounding habitat,
ity compiles based on building permits and that would encourage people to get
show an even more dramatic increase, out of their cars and onto our sidewalks.
pushing it to the top of the chart.
I believe we have achieved that, and
The census data shows a 180-per- I’m particularly proud of the fact that
cent increase in dwellings in the last this little village was able to create 709
five years and a 26.1-percent increase in housing units without using up any of
year-round residents. Building permits the valley-bottom land around us.
show a whopping 304-percent increase
“The new construction has also
in dwellings during the same period.
meant that we have been able to share
Mayor Deck also pointed out that our fixed operating expenses over a much
municipal population estimates by B.C. larger assessment base, which keeps the
Stats show Radium was the fastest- tax bill down for all residents and allows
growing municipality in B.C. last year us to improve services—such as the UV
by an increase of 13.28 percent.
disinfection of our already filtered wa“A 304-percent increase in the num- ter—that we wouldn’t have been able to
ber of housing units in a community do otherwise.
over five years is a daunting number,”
Overall, the Regional District of
Mr. Deck said, “and one that probably East Kootenay saw a net drop in popugives a better sense of the real activity lation of 1.4 percent, while the number
than census population numbers, which of dwellings grew by 30 percent. Mayor
Dwellings
2006
Dwellings
2001
5.4
5.3
13,576,855
1,788,474
11,562,975
1,534,335
-1.4
29,767
22,950
13
-4.4
5
26.1
3,118
798
1,420
631
1,390
680
1,130
225
-7.2
345
n/a
Deck, who also serves as chair of the regional district, said it shows the increase
in dwellings are second homes.
“As for the RDEK as a whole, it’s a
large region and I don’t think it’s useful
to try to make generalizations across it,
because things vary so much from community to community,” he said, “but
the numbers do confirm some trends
that I think we all sensed intuitively:
Area F continued to lead the other rural
areas in construction over that period,
but as in Radium, Invermere and Area
G, the housing numbers are larger than
the population increases, which confirms that much of the development is
being driven by second homeowners.”
District of Invermere Mayor Mark
Shmigelsky said the numbers are a sign
of a job well-done, but that challenges
lie ahead. Invermere saw a 30-percent
increase in dwellings and a five-percent
increase in population.
“Overall, it is good to see that some
small towns, Invermere included, and
the RDEK are bucking the national
trend of people moving to the large
cities. Every council that I have served
on has tried to maintain Invermere as
a great place to live,”
Mayor Shmigelsky said,
“and if people find that
17%
it is a great place to do
17%
business, raise a family,
retire, or recreate then we
are doing our job. How30%
ever, as you can imagine,
with this increased atten124%
tion from Calgary it will
17%
continue to be a great
26%
challenge, but one I have
180%
complete confidence in,
that we and future councils will be successful in
n/a
maintaining Invermere
as a great place to live,
regardless of our population.”
Area F Director Lillian Rose said
the part-time population that the
new homes will accommodate creates
problems associated with the boomand-bust, seasonal swings in the head
count.
“Area F is certainly experiencing a
dramatic increase in property development,” Ms. Rose said. “Area F is not
unique in the province, in the fact that a
good proportion of units being built are
owned by a non-resident population.
That creates a swell in population figures seasonally and impacts the service
industry and construction and trades.
“I think Area F will continue to
lead in development for at least another
five to ten years, and it is all the more
germane that an Official Community
Plan be put in place that can guide future development in the area,” Ms. Rose
said.
Area G saw a 4.4-percent drop in
population while experiencing a 17percent increase in dwellings.
Per Cent
Change
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PERSPECTIVE
Cancer CAN
be beaten
March 30, 2007
Historical Lens
By Elinor Florence
Pioneer Publisher
When you think about it, cancer is like something
dreamed up by the inventor of a horror movie. Rogue
cells gone wild, invading your body, multiplying out
of control, destroying your healthy tissue until you
succumb to a painful and ghastly death.
Yet for thousands of people each year in Canada,
this horror movie is projected onto our own bedroom
walls. Who among us has not experienced first-hand
the agonizing death of a loved one to cancer? Who
among us hasn’t wondered if we will be next, and how
we will cope with the terrifying progress of the disease,
and how our families will go on without us?
A healthy lifestyle gives us some armour, but even
that can’t barricade our bodies against an enemy that is
often more powerful than our greatest resistance.
I recall the words of Canadian author Carol
Shields when she learned that she had breast cancer.
“I never dreamed it would happen to me, because I
thought that I wasn’t the ‘type’ to get cancer. Now I
realize there is no type.” Carol fought the good fight
but was beaten by her illness a couple of years later.
Medical research is working for us in two ways: it
can find ways to treat the disease, giving more people
a chance of living longer. And ultimately, it will find a
cure for this hideous affliction. What researchers need
to accomplish this is simple: time and money.
This week the local Canadian Cancer Society begins its annual campaign in the form of daffodil sales.
Every cent raised by these dedicated volunteers, many
of them cancer survivors or relatives of family members lost to cancer, will go towards medical research.
And this year The Pioneer is pleased and proud to
be the print sponsor for the annual Relay for Life, an
all-night marathon at the local high school on June
9th that is not only an effective fundraiser, but also an
affirmation of love, life and community.
Just as cures were eventually found for once-hopeless diseases like diabetes and polio, cancer can be beaten, perhaps in our lifetime. Please give generously.
This is not a historical photo, but little has changed since this building was first used as a store in Windermere.
Building returns to its roots
Dear Editor:
I was happy to read in your issue of March
16th an article written by Brian Geis that a second
grocery store is to open in Windermere. My reason
is nostalgia and sense of history, because this old
building that was built as a general store will revert
to being one.
Yesterday, Jenny Hoffos and I tried to chronologically remember the previous owners, I being
able to remember the first ones, and she the later
ones. I believe this sturdy old building was built
by J.C. Pitts and later sold to Dave Larmour, who
before that had owned the Thunder Hill Ranch.
Mr. Larmour then sold it to his brother-in-law, W.
Ray Ball, who in turn sold it to Gus Clement. Mr.
Clement sold it to Leo and Winnie Richer, who
sold it to John and Pat McGarva, who sold to Roger Madson. He was the last to operate a grocery
store there.
The present owners, Mr. and Mrs. Hoffos, have
used the building as a woodworking shop, creating
lovely mirror frames, etc. Best of luck, Mr. Stanbury, and I’m sure you will do well at operating a
genuine “Country Store.”
Why my said nostalgia? Well, it was the first
store I ever remember going to and my first visit to
it is as follows. My family lived about one-quarter
mile away, which is close to the north entrance to
Windermere, on the right-hand side of the road.
At that time the property was a small farm of nearly 20 acres. I can remember wandering away from
home as far as the store, where Mr. Larmour gave
me some candies and sent me home. I can’t remember my mother raising any fuss about my absence,
perhaps she hadn’t misssed me - also as I’d wet my
pants just before getting home, she may have been
somewhat distracted by putting on dry clothes!
Two or three years ago, three of Dave Larmour’s granddaughters visited with me and we visited the Larmour family plot in the old cemetery at
Windermere.
Ray Crook, Invermere
The Columbia Valley
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March 30, 2007
LETTERS
Don’t take it out
on the hired help
Dear Editor:
I have been an employee for two local gas stations for over 10 years, and I
would like to reply to all the complaints
about “price-gouging.”
I am speaking on behalf of myself
and all employees of these stations who
suffer verbal abuse from customers.
No one likes to pay more for things
than they have to, but I do not yell at
my waitress because it costs $5 for a
beer.
I’m not rude to the guy mowing my
lawn because his company charges more
than the two kids down the street. I am
a Christian man and I don’t believe in
pointing fingers.
In my tenure at both the stations
in Athalmer, I have my hand in most
of the day-to-day operations, including
pricing gas. I know what we pay. I know
what we have to make to keep the store
running. I see what little profit we make
while trying to keep the price low for
our customers.
No one is living in a huge house because they happen to be selling gas. Like
you, we are amazed at how much things
cost around here compared to Alberta
and even Ontario (where you can still
get chicken wings for a nickel!)
The cashiers and clerks should not
be insulted for working in this town.
I have seen customers make 16year-old girls cry and seen customers
swearing at women old enough to be
their mothers. I personally have had to
deal with many of the same customers.
Mr. Frater, I discussed with you, in
person, as to why our prices are as they
are - just like I am willing to do with
anyone.
I know it isn’t your intention to
get people riled up against the “big bad
company” but that’s what is happening.
I’m glad you enjoy using another gas
station.
Nobody said you have to suffer our
“horrible prices.” But people are following your perception of the truth and
taking it out on all of us, who are just
here to serve customers.
Seems to me that Mr. Frater needs
to check his glasses.
The pricing he is quoting, while it
may be true for the four stations mentioned, he needn’t look as far as Radium
to find lower prices.
Lucky Strike on the highway was at
101.8, Windermere Foods was at 101.8
and the Skookum Inn was at 97.4 for
a full two days after everyone else had
gone up.
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James (“Crow”) Blair
Invermere
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The same price difference happened
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What was truly amazing was that
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many?
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Windermere
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March 30, 2007
Historic photo brings back happy memories
By Elinor Florence
Pioneer Staff
Doreen Lamond, the former Doreen
Sinclair, was surprised when she opened
an envelope last week and found a photograph of herself that had been published in The Pioneer on March 2nd.
The photograph was of Doreen and
four other girls playing hockey.
Windermere District Historical
Society president Marg Christensen of
Invermere cut out the photograph and
mailed it to Doreen in Cranbrook, asking her if she knew when it had been
taken.
“I went through my whole collection of stuff and I found the photograph but nothing had been written on
the back,” Doreen said in a telephone
interview with The Pioneer.
“That night I suddenly thought
of my diary and I went and looked it
up and found an entry for January 27,
1938 that said we had started a pickup
hockey team.”
Born on July 15, 1921, Doreen
moved all over the province when she
was a girl because her father was a police
officer and then a game warden.
The Sinclair family moved to Canal
Flats and spent seven years there before
moving to Invermere when Doreen was
Doreen Sinclair, left, with Dorothy Blake, Alice Jones, Allison Cleland, and Florence
McGuinness, in January, 1938.
16 years old. She has one sister, Marjorie, who is 15 months younger.
“We were the right age to be going
out with boys, and we had a ball,” Doreen says. “I never missed a dance.”
“Invermere was a wonderful place
back then, full of people from England and Scotland. There were so many
things to do.”
The two girls decided to start their
own hockey teams - Doreen had one,
and sister Marjorie had the other.
“It was just a fun thing,” Doreen
said. “We never played anybody but
each other.”
After the war started, her father was
transferred to Nelson. Doreen wound
up marrying a member of the Royal
Air Force who was training at Medicine
Hat.
After the war, the two lived at various places around B.C. and the Northwest Territories. They had three boys
and a girl.
But Doreen said although she enjoyed moving, she always had a soft spot
for Invermere. “No place was home, but
Invermere means the most to me,” she
said.
She and her husband retired to Canal Flats and lived there for 15 years before relocating to Cranbrook, where her
husband died several years ago. Doreen
continues to belong to the Windermere
District Historical Society.
Not only did she receive a copy of
the photograph, she got a telephone call
from another member of the team.
Dorothy Blake, who lives in West
Bank, B.C. outside Kelowna, also received a copy of the photo from the
newspaper from a friend, so she called
Doreen to talk about it. “We had a great
visit,” said Doreen.
Doreen also telephoned her sister
Marjorie, who lives in a seniors’ home in
Midway, B.C., and the two of them recalled their memories of playing hockey
and living in Invermere.
She said she will mail us a photograph of the other team, the one started
by her sister.
“I’ve been living back in the 1940s
for a whole week, thanks to that picture,” Doreen said.
Doreen was also happy to learn
that she can pick up The Pioneer in
Cranbrook at two book stores - Pages
Book Emporium and Lotus Books.
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Out &
About
Comedian and musician Todd Butler will appear in
Fairmont on Friday, April 13th. See Page 12.
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Around the
Columbia Valley
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Art from the Heart Part 3 · Pynelogs Cultural Centre
Columbia Valley Elementary School Art Show, April 10 to 27, 11 - 4 pm
‘Laugh Your Ass Off’ Comedy Festival
Presented by Kicking Horse Coffee · Todd Butler – Friday April 13th.
Tickets available Call 342-4423
What does ART
Pynelogs Cultural Centre · ‘07 Gallery Season Opening
mean to you? Thursday April 19, 5:30 - 9:30 pm
Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 342-4423.
March 30, 2007
Don't forget your daffodils!
Dear Editor:
A sure sign of spring every March
is the arrival of daffodils in our Valley.
This is a reminder that the annual sale
of those cheery blooms by the Canadian Cancer Society takes place Friday,
March 30th; and Saturday, March 31st.
Our volunteers will have tables set up
at AG Foods and Sobeys. Other stores
throughout the region have also graciously agreed to sell our blooms such
as the service stations in Athalmer, the
new grocery store in Windermere called
Windermere Family Pantry, Bigway in
Fairmont, the Market in Canal Flats,
Pip’s Country Store in Edgewater, and
the Esso, the Horsethief Pub and Mountainside Foods in Radium. Take home a
bunch or two to brighten up your kitchen table knowing your purchase aids the
cancer society in assisting those stricken
with this disease.
Rosemary Clark, President
Canadian Cancer Society
HUGGABLE BABY - Vanessa Cortat, one-year-old daughter of Jean-Luc Cortat and
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Photo by Dave Sutherland
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Out & About
Please call 341-6299
or Email us at [email protected]
to enter your event in our FREE listings.
Toby Theatre
• March 28 - 31: Freedom Writers
• April 4 - 7: Because I Said So
Sunday, April 8th
Tuesday, April 17th:
• Noon: Children’s Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by
Windermere Community Association, in the field
beside the Windermere Hall.
Monday, April 9th:
Friday, April 20th
• 7-8:30 pm: Windermere Valley Minor Baseball
registration, Alliance Church, for players aged 4 to
15. Registration deadline April 12th. For info: 3425588.
Tuesday, April 10th
Friday, March 30th
• 9 am: Regional District of East Kootenay board
meeting. For more info: 1-888-478-7335.
• 5-7 pm: Wine and cheese party for everyone who
advertised in the 2007 Columbia Valley Map Book,
Pynelogs Cultural Centre, hosted by The Pioneer.
• Cranbrook SPCA hosts spay and neuter blitz for
low-income cats. For info: (250) 426-6751.
Saturday, March 31st:
• 9-11 am: NeighbourLink Garage Sale - furniture,
appliances, more. 320-10th Avenue.
• 10 am-1 pm: Edgewater Fire Department Garage
Sale. Concession by the Edgewater Recreation Society.
proceeds to the Deck Fund. Chili, homemade soup,
buns, baking, etc. Edgewater Community Hall.
Sunday, April 1st:
• 11:30 am: Potluck lunch at Christ Church Trinity,
Invermere following the Palm Sunday service at 10:30
am. Everyone welcome.
Wednesday, April 4th
• 6 pm: Business Excellence Awards, Columbia Valley
Chamber of Commerce, at Radium Resort, with guest
speaker Ken Fowler. Tickets at $50 each are SOLD
OUT. Call 342-2844 to be put on a waiting list.
• 7 pm: Meeting to discuss the formation of a Ducks
Unlimited Committee in Invermere. Brief meeting,
snacks provided. Angus McToogle’s Restaurant.
Friday, April 6th
• 2 pm: Outdoor Stations of the Cross (The Passion
of Jesus), St. Joseph’s Church in Radium. Everyone
welcome.
• 7-9 pm: Open House to review the proposed
increase in Development Cost Charges, at District of
Invermere Council Chambers. Everyone welcome.
• Lorne Elliott, Canada’s top comedian, will NOT
perform at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere due
to illness. Comedian Todd Butler will perform as
scheduled on April 13th, and The Peters Brothers Unsupervised! will appear on April 23rd. For info:
342-8392.
Wednesday, April 11th - Wednesday, May 16th
• 9:30 am-noon: Chronic Disease Self-Management
Program, Akisqnuk Health Centre; 2 pm - 4:30 pm,
Edgewater Legion Hall. For info: 1(866) 902-3767.
Friday, April 13th:
• 8 pm: College of the Rockies presents Todd Butler,
Canada’s Master of Satire, at Mountainside Golf
Clubhouse, Fairmont. Tickets are $50/each, available
at Dave’s Book Bar, Essentials, Pynelogs, Invermere;
Trims & Treasures, Fairmont. Sponsored by Kicking
Horse Coffee. Includes barbecue buffet dinner, 7 pm.
For info: 342-8392.
• Third Annual Living Life in the Balance weekend
on April 13th and 14th at Fairmont Hot Springs
Resort, sponsored by the Investor’s Group, College of
the Rockies, and Community Futures Development
Corporation. The event will include marketing advice,
motivational speakers, wellness advice, and time to
enjoy the pool and spa. A dinner will be followed by
comedian Todd Butler. For info: (250) 489-4356.
• 8:15 am-4:30 pm: Focused Marketing workshop,
presented by Women’s Enterprise Centre, sponsored
by Columbia Valley Pioneer and Columbia Valley
Chamber of Commerce, Lions Hall. Cost $69
includes lunch and study guide. To pre-register, call
1-800-643-7014, ext. 112.
Monday, April 23rd:
• 7:30 pm: The Peters Brothers - Unsupervised!
with original songs, comedy sketches, and old-time
favourites. Christ Church Trinity, Invermere. Tickets
$20 each. Sponsored by Kicking Horse Coffee.
Tickets at Dave’s Book Bar, Essentials, Pynelogs,
Trims&Treasures. For info: 342-8392.
Hot Springs Hours of Operation
• Radium Hot Pool, Sunday - Thursday 12 pm - 9
pm; Friday - Saturday 12 pm - 10 pm.
• Radium Cool Pool, Friday 6 pm - 9 pm, Saturday
- Sunday 12 pm - 9 pm. For info: 347-9485.
• Fairmont Hot Springs Hot Pool Hours: 8 am - 10
pm daily. For info: 345-6311.
Student News
• Elkhorn College is now accepting applications
of interest for September 2007. Apply to: Elkhorn
Ranch Ltd., Box 128, Windermere, BC V0B 2L0.
MARCH 19th - 30th:
• March Break, no school.
Columbia Valley Food Bank
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 pm - 2 pm
To donate, mail a cheque to: Box 2141, Invermere.
New Video Releases Tuesday, April 3rd
Saturday, April 14th:
• 8 pm: 24th Annual Big Band Dance, Invermere
Community Hall. Tickets $17.50 each at Majestic
U-Brew, Dave’s Book Bar, any senior band student,
or by calling 342-9213, ext. 136.
• Charlotte’s Web
• Chestnut
• Come Early Morning
• Jump In
• Copying Beethoven
• Volver
• Death of A President
• The Good Shepherd
• How To Go On A Date In Queens
“Branding for the Small Business”
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30 - 8:00 pm
April 10-26, Invermere Campus.
The College of the Rockies is pleased to present this six-session workshop series. Get the most out of your
marketing budget by integrating your advertising, image, customer service, web presence, and more!
Instructed by Harrison McKay, strategic marketing
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To register, call the College at 342-3210.
This course is booking fast. Don’t miss out!
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March 30, 2007
Chuck away your blues with a chuckle
Submitted by Chris Evans
Columbia Valley Arts Council
After a long winter, some laughter will help us
kick off spring in the right frame of mind. And here’s
your chance with one week in April filled with two
outstanding comedy events right here in our valley.
The “Laugh Your Ass Off” Comedy Festival is
presented by CV Arts in partnership with the College
of the Rockies and the Community Futures Development Corporation and we are most grateful for the
sponsorship of Kicking Horse Coffee.
The first event is Friday, April 13, includes a banquet at the Fairmont Mountainside Club House and
features Todd Butler as the evening entertainment.
Todd is “Canada’s Master of Satire.” With over 20
years of live performance experience as both a musician/vocalist and a comedian, Todd’s skills are finely
tuned to an exquisite point and he swings easily from
lambasting politicians in hilarious political parodies to
interpreting the latest news story with a twist. Then,
Todd the storyteller takes over, enrapturing the audience with poignant tales of love, friendship, what it
means to belong, to be an outsider, and to be searching for something real in these crazy, virtual times.
The BBQ dinner will be at 7 p.m. with Todd’s performance at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $50
including the banquet.
A second event has been planned to replace comedian Lorne Elliott, after he had to cancel his tour
due to severe illness. Replacing Lorne are The Peters
Brothers - Unsupervised! Well-known to Invermere
audiences through his performances with the Peters
Drury Trio, New Orleans North, and The Valley Voices, Graeme Peters will be joined by his brothers Jesse
(also of Peters Drury fame and now an award-winning
artist) and younger brother Jody, for an evening that is
sure to bring you joy and laughter.
Collectively known as the Yukon’s version of the
Smothers Brothers, the Peters Brothers were always
known more for their musicianship than their skill at
math in their hometown of Whitehorse. Multi-instrumentalists all, a Peters Brothers concert is filled with
original songs, comedy and old-time favourites.
This will be an event to remember with chuckles
and guffaws! That’s Monday, April 23rd, 7:30 p.m., at
Christ Church Trinity. Tickets are on sale for $20.
Our sponsor, Kicking Horse Coffee is a wonderful
example of creative entrepreneurship here in the valley
and we very much appreciate their “giving back” to
the community in this manner. Their sponsorship has
made it possible for us to offer a “Laugh Your Ass Off”
Festival Package price of $60 for both events.
Tickets are available at Dave’s Book Bar, Essentials, Pynelogs (credit cards accepted), Trims & Treasures in Fairmont and at Max’s Place, and College of
the Rockies in Cranbrook.
Todd Butler
“Canada’s Master of Satire”. He
is guaranteed to entertain you
with a stunning combination of
musical parody, whimsical whit,
outstanding musicianship and
outrageous political satire.
April 13
Mountainside Golf Clubhouse,
Fairmont. Includes a BBQ buffet
dinner (cash bar) at 7:00 pm, with
the show beginning at 8:00 pm.
Tickets $50. Call 342-3210.
Tickets are available at Dave’s Book Bar, Essentials and Pynelogs in Invermere,
Trims & Treasures in Fairmont, and Max’s Place and COTR in Cranbrook.
Call The Pioneer at 341-6299
to place your FREE coming events listing.
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March 30, 2007
Relay for Life hits the ground running
By Brian Geis
Pioneer Staff
The Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for
Life Columbia Valley
summer fundraiser kicks
off in April with a casino
and silent auction at Eagle Ranch Golf Course
Club House on April
Adrienne Turner
19th.
Relay for Life Coordinator Adrienne Turner said
announced that this year’s honorary chair is 29-yearold leukemia survivor Chris Miller.
“A lot of people get the impression that cancer is
an old person’s disease and, now that breast cancer is
so prevalent, that it’s a female thing,” Adrienne said.
“Almost everybody knows somebody whose life
has been touched by cancer. It affects the young and
the old alike from all walks of life. That’s why, this
year, we chose a young man as our honorary chair.”
At the kick-off event, she said, the Kinsmen Club
will operate a play casino, and area golf courses have
donated golf packages as items for the silent auction.
“We welcome everyone in the community,” she
said, “not just the participating teams, to come out
and just have some fun and learn about work that is
being done to prevent, manage and cure cancer.”
The Relay for Life event, an all-nighter scheduled
for June 9 and 10, will make encampment at David
Thompson Secondary School track.
At the event, she said, teams of up to 12 members
will walk a relay around the track that lasts all night
long.
Last year, the event attracted more than 500 people to the camp out and cheer on 360 participants.
The group raised $72,000. This year’s fund-raising
goal for the event is $76,000, she said.
There are lots of different ways that team members
help raise funds. Some will create team websites and
use the Canadian Cancer Society’s web and e-mailbased fundraising tools. Some will sell hot dogs. Others will have bake sales or car washes.
“Every team does something different,” she said.
Prizes are awarded, including the best team cos-
tume and campsite based on this year’s theme: “The
Power of the Flower.”
“We’re going to have fun. It’s a serious event, but
we’re going to celebrate life.”
One of the most moving portions of the event is
the placing of luminaries - special candles inside bags
- each carrying the name of a survivor or a loved one
lost to cancer.
In a moving ceremony after sunset, luminaries are
lit and glow in the darkness in a circle around the perimeter of the high school track, moving many observers to tears.
The celebration will include a Cancer Survivors’
Victory Lap. Fifty-six survivors took the victory lap
last year.
Anyone interested in organizing or participating
on a team can call Adrienne Turner at 342-0784, visit
the Columbia Valley Relay for Life web site, http://
www.kintera.org/faf/home or pick up a brochure at
the College of the Rockies.
Keep and eye out for announcements of team development meetings that will be taking place at regular intervals between now and the event.
Take a step
towards making
cancer history
This June 9th/10th, you’ll have an
opportunity to give hope to those
affected by cancer by running or
walking in the Columbia Valley Relay
for Life. Organize a team of your friends
and family for 12 hours of fun,
friendship, and fundraising.
For more information on
the Canadian Cancer
Society’s Relay For Life,
or to register your team,
call 250-342-0784, visit
www.cancer.ca. or pick up a
brochure at The College of
the Rockies.
RELAY LOCATION: David Thompson
Secondary School
DATE: June 9th/10th, 5PM – 7AM
(Opening Ceremony 7PM)
N E W S PA P E R
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Diamond Award
2006
National Chairman’s
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February 23 , 2007
March 9th
Out & About
Please call 341-6299
or Email us at [email protected]
to enter your event in our FREE listings.
• 4:30 pm: Application deadline, Columbia Basin
Trust’s Environmental Initiatives Program, for
community-initiated and supported environmental
projects in the Columbia Basin, to address current
and future impacts of human communities on local
and regional ecosystems. For info: 1-800-505-89998
or 1-250-365-6633.
• February 21 - 24: Night at the Museum
• February 28 - March 3: The Pursuit of Happyness
• Parry Pilates new group sessions, held at Valley
Fitness Centre. For info: 342-5979, or 342-2131.
March 17th
February 23rd
• 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm: J.A. Laird PAC Annual Spring
Carnival, Laird elementary school gym. Games, food,
and lots of fun, sponsored by J.A.Laird PAC.
February 26th
• 7 pm: Future of Food: Columbia Valley Film Series,
“Slow Food Revolution”, DTSS Theatre. For info:
Alison Bell 342-9213, ext. 217.
• Parry Pilates new group sessions, held at Valley
Fitness Centre. For info: 342-5979, or 342-2131.
March 1st
• Tri-Sports in the Valley presents running and
triathlon clinics starting March 5th. Please call
Michelle to register and for more info, 342-8737.
Register in person between 6 pm - 8 pm at 1261 21st
Street Invermere.
• 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Windermere Valley Child
Care Society Family Fun Dance 2007, Invermere
Community Hall. $2 admission, $5/family.
Concession available.
March 2nd
• 7 pm: Laws of Spirit Circle - The Law of Process.
Based on Dan Millman’s book, this circle, fecilitated
b y Maria Kliavkoff, explores The Laws of Spirit
month-by-month. For info: 347-2110 or visit
mkfacilitations.com.
• 9 am: Regional District of East Kootenay board
meeting. Open to the public, for more info: 1-888478-7335.
March 5th
• 7:30 pm: Columbia Valley Search & Rescue AGM,
The Windy Cafe. For info: Shannon, 342-0225.
• 1 pm - 4 pm: Blushing Bride Wedding Expo, held
at Copper Point. For info: 270-0338.
March 24th
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch #71’s 80th
Anniversary Dinner. Veterans and spouses must
preregister by calling Wendy at 342-4242. Tickets
available for Legion members and the general public,
please see ad on page 23 for more information.
Hot Springs Hours of Operation
• Radium Hot pool, Sunday - Thursday 12 pm - 9
pm; Friday - Saturday 12 pm - 10 pm.
• Radium Cool Pool, Friday 6 pm - 9 pm, Saturday
- Sunday 12 pm - 9 pm. For info: 347-9485.
• Fairmont Hot Springs Hot Pool Hours: 8 am - 10
pm daily. For info: 345-6311.
Columbia Valley Food Bank
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 pm - 2 pm
To donate, mail a cheque to: Box 2141, Invermere.
New Video Releases Tuesday
• Stranger Than Fiction
• A Good Year
• Conversations With God
• The Gathering
• New Police Story
• The Return
• Factotum
• Push
• Tenacious D in: The Pick of Destiny
Invermere Thrift Store
Thursdays, 10 am - 4 pm
Fridays and Saturdays, 1 pm - 4 pm
Also:
Radium Library Hours
• Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: 2 pm - 4 pm
• Tuesday & Thursday: 7 pm - 9 pm
• Saturday: 10 am - 12 pm
Student News
March 12th
Toby Theatre
• Flatware for rent “For All Occasions”, Invermere
Health Care Auxiliary. $2.50/dozen, 300 place
settings available. For info: Karla Schager, 342-9981.
• Elkhorn College is now accepting applications
of interest for September 2007. Apply to: Elkhorn
Ranch Ltd., Box 128, Windermere, BC V0B 2L0.
• Ready, Set, Learn:
• February 26, Windermere Elementary
School, 8:30 am - 10 am. For info: 342-6640.
• February 27, Edgewater Elementary
School, 1 pm - 2:30 pm. For info: 347-9543.
• March 1, Eileen Madson Primary School,
9:15 am - 10:45 am. For info: 342-9315.
• March 5, Martin Morigeau Elementary
School, 10 am - 11:30 am. For info: 349-5665.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd:
• 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Spring Carnival, JA Laird
gym.
MONDAY, MARCH 5th:
• 9 am: PAC meeting, Martin Morigeau.
MARCH 8th & 9th:
• Report Cards issued, Martin Morigeau.
MARCH 19th - 30th:
• March Break, no school.
OTHER
• Windermere Fire Department is seeking community
minded volunteers. For info: Aaron at 342-3965.
SATURDAYS:
• 5 pm - 8 pm: Public indoor rock climbing, JA Laird
gym, $5 drop in. For info: 342-9413 or 342-6232.
SUNDAYS:
• 2 pm: Crib every Sunday at the Brisco Hall. For info:
346-3294.
MONDAYS:
• 7 pm: Duplicate Bridge, Invermere Seniors’ Hall, $2,
visitors welcome. For info: Gerriann, 342-9893.
TUESDAYS:
• 7 pm - 9 pm every Tuesday: ADHD Parent Support
Group. Drop-ins welcome, School Board District
Office. For info: Lynda, 342-9243, ext. 234.
WEDNESDAYS:
• 7 pm - 9 pm: The Purcell Painters Studio, College of
the Rockies. For info: Victoria, 342-9053.
THURSDAYS:
• 1:30 pm: Carpet Bowling, Radium Senior Centre.
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Ask Harrison your own question!
E-mail [email protected].
March 30, 2007
TEMPORARY ART GALLERY - To hide this construction zone from Invermere’s main street, the
owners put up a temporary fence and covered it with colourful children’s art works.
March 30, 2007
COLOURING CONTEST SPONSORED BY:
Tasty Fashion Co.
1209 – 7th Ave.
3 – 1206 7th Avenue
342-3479
342-6611
1021 – 7th Avenue
342-9661
342-0383
613-12th St.
Invermere
342-2003
342-2468
Colouring Contest
Across from the
Invermere Post Office
342-9313
1214 – 7th Avenue
342-3262
Bavin Glassworks
Come see the changes.
#5 Fairmont Village Mall
4884A Athalmer Hwy
345-6133
342-6816
Antiques
Downtown Invermere
Call Lana
342-3865
342-5859
Highway 93/95
Windermere
Name ______________________________________________________________ Age _________________
342-2695
Address ___________________________________________Phone __________________________________
Drop off your entry at The Pioneer, located at 1008 - 8th Avenue, Invermere. Contest open to children ages 1 - 12. Contest ends
5 p.m. Monday, April 1st. Two names will be drawn. Winners will receive Easter baskets by Jayne Magri, owner of It’s A Wrap!
www.valleyalley.ca
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342-7387
1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere
342-6612
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2-1020-8th Avenue
Main Street,
Invermere
NEW LOCATION
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Call 342-7264
HOLLYWOOD
V I D E O
342-9933
342-0057
906 – 7th Ave.
342-3330
March 30, 2007
Call The Blind Guy!
Interior World
(250) 342 4406
Hop into
AG Foods, Fairmont Bigway,
Mountainside Market or
Pip’s Country Store for a
HOMEMADE
EASTER BASKET.
342-3160
EASTER EGG HUNT
12:00pm
Everyone welcome!
Consession and prizes
Sunday April 8, 2007
Windermere Community Hall
ready to
find money
where you
least expect it?
Signs of spring
Nurseries around the valley are preparing thousands of bedding plants, in blooming good health and ready for
the garden. These beautiful little purple petunias were found at Winderberry Nursery. This year, The Pioneer’s annual
Home and Garden issue will appear on May 4th. If you are a gardener, you will find helpful hints about getting your
yard and your garden whipped into shape. If you are an advertiser and you would like to participate in this special
section, please call Dave Sutherland at 341-6299.
Photo by Dave Sutherland
Your last chance at affordable
living in Invermere!
Priced from only $145,000 to $165,000
for a limited time.
Finally, a place you can call home–or your home-away-fromhome–in the heart of the beautiful Columbia Valley! Phase
One of Cedarwood Glen Estates is now selling. Eighteen twobedroom condominiums are now offered for sale, from only
$145,000 to $165,000.
Arrange a viewing or request more information by calling
(250) 341-1182, or emailing [email protected].
Act quickly - these units are selling fast!
Our knowledge of tax law
changes could make it possible
for you to get more this year.
We’ve been helping Canadians maximize their tax refunds
for over 40 years. Please call or come by today.
Invermere ............342-3626
Cranbrook ...........489-5388
Fernie ..................423-4011
Kimberley ...........427-7312
Dog Control Officer
(Part-time Contract Position)
THE OPPORTUNITY:
We have a vacancy for a Dog Control Officer to enforce dog control
bylaws within the District of Invermere boundaries. This is a part-time
contracted position working as required and on-call 7 days per week
and may include holidays.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT:
The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to apply bylaws
and an understanding of the legal system and procedures involved
with enforcement of bylaws pertaining to dog control. Completion of
related courses such as bylaw enforcement would be an asset. We also
require a Class 5 driver’s license, ability to meet the mobility and lifting
requirements of the position and ability to meet call-out requirements.
You must also supply a kennel and a vehicle (compensation will be
provided for mileage).
Interested persons are invited to submit letters of application and
resumes including related experience by Friday, March 30th, 2007 to:
Chris Prosser, CAO, District Of Invermere
P.O. Box 339 (914 – 8th Avenue)
Invermere, BC V0A 1K0
or [email protected]
When you’re home, you know it. cedarwoodglen.com
Call April at 341-6299 to place your classified.
March 30, 2007
Women’s weekend lined up
tor, is the second keynote speaker following lunch at
1 p.m. Saturday. Her topic is Moving Forward into
Wellness: The body, mind, spirit connection.
Dr. McArthur has been a student and advocate of
human wellness for 20 years. She has had the opportunity to study under many leaders in the evolving field
of wellness, some of whom include Dr. Christiane
Northrup, Dr. Deepak Chopra, Dr. James Chestnut
and Dr. Joel Pins.
A dance, stretch yoga class for all fitness levels, led
by Jane Ellison, precedes some free time to soak in the
pools or get a spa treatment before dinner.
Dinner and a dessert buffet, accompanied by live
music, complete the weekend.
Participants can sign up for the Friday and Saturday sessions separately, or both.
You can also attend the dinner followed by Todd
Butler without taking in any of the sessions. There is
a combination package for all the sessions plus Todd
Butler.
Take this opportunity to feed your spirit, learn and
laugh at this popular event which sells out quickly.
For more information call Nikki Fyfe at 250-4894356 or Tracey Whiting at 250-489-8235. To register
call 250-489-8237. The event is offered by the College
of the Rockies and Community Futures Development
Corporation and is sponsored by Investor’s Group.
Submitted by College of the Rockies
Two days of laughter and learning, keynote speakers, networking, soaking in the hot springs and great
food are planned for this year’s two-day Life in Balance Women’s Show April 13 and 14 at the beautiful
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.
Marketing Mania with Matt Thompson of Driven
Media kicks off the weekend at 2 p.m. on Friday. He is
followed by Pauline Daniel with advice on organizing
your workspace, an energy fitness class and dinner at
the Mountainside Golf Club round off the afternoon.
Then the famous Canadian comedian Todd Butler
brings his pointed and hilarious wit to the event at 8
p.m. Friday evening.
Saturday morning starts off with What Women
Want: Sharing the secrets that smart, rich women
know by Valerie Melnick and Mary-Ann Jenkins of
Investors Group.
The first keynote speaker, Crystal Flaman, challenges you to Dare to Dream . . . and get what you
want.
She combines her positive, energetic and dynamic
personality with her success as an entrepreneur and experience in business to inspire people to achieve their
dreams, goals and potential.
Dr. Donna McArthur, an Invermere chiroprac-
3rd Annual
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BALANCE
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A FORUM FOR WOMEN - Fairmont Hotsprings Resort
AGENDA: FRIDAY, APRIL 13
LEARN AND
2:00 Start…
LAUGH
N
FREE
JUMBO WILD BUMPER STICKERS
It’s time to show you care
342-3147 • www.jumbowild.com
Everyone Welcome to Attend
A brief meeting to discuss the formation
of a new Ducks Unlimited Committee in
Invermere. Snacks will be provided.
7:00 p.m.
April 4th, 2007
Angus McToogle’s
Restaurant & Bar
NOTICE
The Columbia Valley Pioneer newspaper
office will be closed on Friday, April 6th.
The office will re-open Monday, April 9th.
Advertising deadlines remain the same.
CLEARANCE
40-70% OFF WINTER CLOTHING
* Marketing Mania: Matt Thompson of Driven
* Digging Out from Under the Piles: Organize your workspace
* Energy Fitness Class: New Energy Wellness
COST FOR FRIDAY AFTERNOON: $50 per person*
7pm * Todd Butler Comedy Performance and BBQ Buffet
Mountainside Golf Clubhouse
Everyone invited! (Men too!) Tickets $50 per person*
AGENDA: SATURDAY, APRIL 14
SPIRIT
Feed your
9am to 9pm... A Day to Invest in Yourself!
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* What Women Want: Sharing the Secrets That Smart, Rich Women
Know; Valarie Nelnick & Mary-Ann Jenkins of Investors Group
* KEYNOTE: Dare to Dream…& Get What you Want; Crystal Flaman
* Moving Forward into Wellness: The Body, Mind, Spirit Connection
Dr. Donna McArthur
* Boing! Boing! The irresistible yoga, dance, stretch class; Jane Ellison
* Dinner and Desert Buffet
COST FOR SATURDAY: $159 per person*
*Receive a $20 discount if you register for the whole event!
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CALL 342-3210 NOW to register
LOTS OF
IN-STORE CHANGES!
Come and see our
NEW SPRING STOCK!
Men’s & Ladies sizes from 4 - XXX
342-9313
March 30, 2007
Take your stuff
to the dump
for free!
Starting April 2nd, the Regional District of East
Kootenay will be waiving tipping fees of specified
items at all Landfills and Municipal Transfer Stations
in the Columbia Valley.
“In an effort to address illegal dumping in this
region, the RDEK has established an illegal dumping
strategy in which phase one is to waive tipping fees for
one year,” says Eric Sharpe, Manager of Engineering
and Environmental Services. “We want to encourage
the public to properly dispose of waste rather than
dumping it at rural transfer stations or on Crown or
private lands.”
The tipping fees on the following items will be
waived for all persons:
• White Goods (or major appliances)
• Freon-Containing white Goods
• Mattresses or Box Springs
• Clean Wood Waste
• Scrap Metal
The $5 per load charge for loads subject to fees
will also be removed.
During the one-year period, the effect of the tipping fee waiver on illegal dumping will be monitored.
At the end of the one-year period, a report will be prepared for review by the RDEK Board and a decision
will be made on permanent elimination of the fees by
bylaw amendments.
Please don’t
discard needles
in recycling bins
Used needles found in recycling bins have resulted
in staff having to go to the emergency department at
hospitals. The Regional District of the East Kootenay
is asking the public to put a stop to this improper disposal of hypodermic needles.
“People need to be aware of the dangers of this
unacceptable misuse of a public service. The recycling
bins are sorted by hand and this presents a significant
safety hazard to the people on the sorting line,” says
Andy Pfeifer, Solid Waste Superintendent.
Needles should never be thrown in recycling bins.
The RDEK is asking that people speak to their pharmacist about safe needle return programs and to dispose of their needles safely and in the proper place.
The yellow recycling bins are for paper, cardboard,
tin and aluminium cans and plastic milk jugs only.
If there are questions about recycling or proper
disposal of items, please contact RDEK at 1-888-4787335.
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1996 MAZDA MPV AWD
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1999 FORD EXPLORER XLT
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1993 CHEV EXT. CAB 4X4
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2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
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2000 GMC EXT. CAB 4X2
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2004 CHEV VENTURE LS
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2007 DODGE CALIVER SXT
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2007 PONTIAC G6 SEDAN
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2006 BUICK ALLURE CX
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2006 CHEV HHR
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2005 CHEV MALIBU LS
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2005 BUICK CENTURY
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2005 CHEV MALIBU LS
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2005 KIA RIO
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STK#10216
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STK#10403, sedan
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STK#9993, coupe
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2005 TOYOTA ECHO
STK#11375
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2004 CHEV IMPALA
STK#9199
Now $13,500
2004 MAZDA 6 GT SEDAN
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Now $16,950
2004 FORD FOCUS ZX5
STK#11380
Now $12,935
2003 CHEV MALIBU SEDAN
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STK#9995, sedan
Now $11,500
2003 TOYOTA ECHO
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2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT
STK#10927
Now $13,995
2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
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Now $10,993
2001 CHEV IMPALA SEDAN
STK#5076
Now $10,900
1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE GT
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2004 FORD RANGER/C 4X4
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2001 CHEV S10 E/C 4X2
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STK#3500 S
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2005 CHEV 1500 CREWCAB
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March 30, 2007
Legion celebrates 80th anniversary
By Brian Geis
Pioneer Staff
Windermere Branch 71 of the Royal Canadian
Legion celebrated its 80th anniversary in high style
Saturday in Invermere.
Despite a catering snafu that sent organizers
scrambling in the kitchen, guests were feted with a
beef and salmon banquet complete with a giant, 80thanniversary layer cake and a toast to the Queen.
The caterer contracted for the event went to hospital the night before and wasn’t able to prepare the
meal. However, members of the Ladies’ Auxiliary
sprang into action under the leadership of Faye Almas
to prepare the feast.
The eight-hour event took a leisurely pace, under the guidance of master of ceremonies Malcolm
Hughes, after the solemnity of the parade of veterans
and acts of remembrance that opened the event. Each
of the remaining veterans, all 25 of them, introduced
themselves, how and where they served.
Many special guests and dignitaries, including
Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald
and regional district board chair Greg Deck, attended
the event to help Branch 71 celebrate.
District of Invermere Mayor Mark Shmigelsky
delivered an emotional address in the form of a story about finding a spot of paint on the Cenotaph in
downtown Invermere. During the course of his personal investigation, he told those gathered, the mayor
discovered that even teenagers hanging around downtown after dark knew what the Cenotaph represented.
“Those people died for us,” Mr. Shmigelsky said
he heard from the young people he questioned. You’re
in pretty good shape, he said, when teenagers hanging around downtown after dark remember what the
Cenotaph commemorates.
In a moving dedication, Comrade Jim Ashworth
presented his father’s service medals, including a Royal
Canadian Legion president’s medal, to the branch for
safekeeping. Mr. Ashworth’s father, Arthur Ashworth,
was a charter member of the branch and its president
from 1926-1929.
Guest of honor Harvey Truax, a Royal Canadian
Legion BC/Yukon Command Executive Officer, congratulated the branch on behalf of the BC/Yukon
Command and presented a plaque to Branch president Pat Cope in honor of the occasion.
Pastor David Reeves, who delivered the benediction, also read a congratulatory letter from the Canadian Minister of Veterans Affairs, Greg Thompson.
The “travelling gavel,” which members admit is
merely an excuse to visit neighboring branches, was
presented by members of Fernie Branch 36 of the
Royal Canadian Legion.
Finally, the Kootenay Harmonic Chorus entertained with a selection of period numbers from the
war era in barbershop style.
See Legion History, Page 21.
Happy
Anniversary
Top, members cut into
the giant cake that was
prepared for the event.
Above left, Invermere
Mayor Mark Shmigelsky
congratulates the branch.
Above right, branch president Pat Cope receives
the service medals of the
branch’s charter president,
Arthur Ashworth. At left,
the Kootenay Harmonic
Chorus entertains.
March 30, 2007
History of Windermere Branch 71
Windermere Branch 71 of the Royal Canadian
Legion is still in possession of its original charter. It is
dated July 22, 1919, and was received from the Great
War Veterans Association, an earlier veterans’ association which predates the Royal Canadian Legion by six
years.
Harold Richardson served as the first president
and Cecil Davidson served as the first secretary of the
organization.
Prominent citizen and honorary president Robert
Randolph Bruce donated property, a club room and
the original cenotaph.
In 1925, the Great War Veterans Association became the Royal Canadian Legion British Empire Service League.
The Windermere District Branch was chartered
with 15 members on December 1, 1926.
In 1929, the entertainment hall was separate from
the Legion facility and played host to dances, theatrical performances and musicals until the 1930s. Attending the functions was an integral part of the teen
years for area residents, and the Legion was an entertainment center of the entire valley, even playing host
to the valley’s first “talking” picture show in the valley
- “Rose Marie.”
Originally, the building was located in Athalmer.
After World War Two, the legion members talked
about moving the building up the hill to Invermere for
about a year and a half. Even in those days, members
admit, the Legion moved slowly toward its goals.
In April 1946, the building was, literally, cut in
half in order to be moved. Half made it up the hill,
the rest remained at the bottom. At the time, the fee to
the Branch for moving the facility was a costly $2,100.
The half that made it up is a part of today’s museum.
Community dances and smokers were organized
in order to raise funds for the move and the difference
was loaned to the Branch by its members. Over the
years, land was donated to the Branch as well, and was
sold or traded when funds were needed.
The present location of the Branch was donated to
the organization by Comrade Bud Cleland in 1955 with
the intention that a new facility be built on the site.
Meetings of the Royal Canadian Legion were
still taking place in the old club room, while the new
building served the entertainment functions only.
More money was needed to complete and maintain
the new Branch, so a Ladies’ Auxiliary was approved
on March 6, 1956.
The first president of the Ladies’ Auxiliary was
Madam Young and the first secretary was Madam Elsie
Lake. There were 18 charter members.
BRANCH ORIGINS—Early photos of branch life depict the old club room, which now does duty at the Windermere
The ladies helped out with the increasingly-fre- Valley Museum; an early ceremony on the steps of the old club room; and the Cenotaph in its original location.
quent dances and events hosted by the Branch. Their
help and presence throughout the years boosted mem- members involved.
Membership has dropped steadily since. In 2005,
bership, eventually outgrowing the facility.
Growth, again, created the need for expansion. So, membership stood at 230 with 30 members in the LaAn addition was built in the 1970s, which soon the 1990s brought about the building as it exists today dies’ Auxiliary.
became the games room, housing the darts, shuffle- with our Veterans Hall.
The branch hosts a very successful Canada Day
board and pool table. Card tables abounded at the
In 1994, membership peaked at about 500 mem- Parade and barbecue, and its Remembrance Day serbranch with cribbage, whist, and poker keeping the bers, but as the times change, so does the Legion. vice and luncheon is the talk of the valley.
March 30, 2007
PIONEER ON THE ROAD
Far left: Marc and
Melanie Joubert with children Rian and Kamryn in
Holguin, Cuba.
Top left: the English
family golfs in Orlando,
Florida. Left to right: Ed
English Senior, Ed English
Junior, Terry Hedley, and
Barry English.
Bottom left: Chris and
Charleen Evans in Mazatlan, Mexico.
All will have their
names entered in a draw to
win two free nights at the
Fantasyland Hotel in Edmonton, courtesy of Travel
World in Invermere.
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NOTICE OF OPEN HOUSE
DISTRICT OF INVERMERE
P.O. Box 339, 914 8th Ave., Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0
Telephone: (250) 342-9281 Fax: (250) 342-2934
Tuesday, April 17th, 2007
Proposed Development Cost Charge Bylaw Review
(DCC’s)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Zoning Bylaw Amendment
Notice is given of a Public Hearing to be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday April 11th, 2007 in
the Council Chambers at 914, 8th Avenue, in the District of Invermere, to amend the Zoning
Bylaw No. 1145.
Bylaw No. 1325, 2007 will amend the Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002 by:
• Introducing a new zone entitled NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL (CASTLE ROCK):
C-4;
• By re-designating Lot 59, DL 7158, Plan NEP 80168 from NEIGHBOURHOOD
COMMERCIAL: C-3 to NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL (CASTLE ROCK): C-4.
District of Invermere Council invites the public and the development community to an
Open House:
When:
Where:
What:
The intent of this bylaw is to permit the development of 4 three storey buildings and a two
storey community center with the following uses: 6000 sq ft of main floor neighbourhood
commercial, 65 residential/lodging units; a community center building; and an outdoor
swimming pool and recreational facilities.
The subject property is legally described as: Lot 59,
DL 7158, Plan NEP 80168, and is shown on the map.
The above synopsis is not intended to be, nor should
it be interpreted as the full text and content of the
proposed “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1325,
2007”. A copy of this proposed bylaw and relevant
background documents may be inspected at the
District of Invermere municipal office 914 - 8th Ave.,
Invermere from March 28th to April 11th, 2007. Office
hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday,
excluding holidays.
All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed “Zoning
Amendment Bylaw No. 1325, 2007” may;
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•
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send written briefs to the District of Invermere prior to the hearing
fax written briefs to the District of Invermere prior to the hearing; or
present verbal or written briefs at the hearing.
NOTICE is also given that the Council will not accept any written or verbal presentations
subsequent to the close of the public hearing.
Christopher Prosser
Chief Administrative Officer
Why?
Tuesday, April 17th, 2007
from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Council Chambers (District of Invermere Office)
914 – 8th Avenue, Invermere
To review proposed Development Cost Charge Bylaw 1320
(DCC’s). In response to the increased level of development, its
impact to infrastructure and the incremental increases in
construction costs, the District initiated a Development Cost
Charge review in June 2006. The review has been completed
and Council is proposing an increase in DCC’s in order to ensure
that future infrastructure improvements are funded. The District
has also proposed a new DCC for Park Improvements.
Council wishes to provide the public with:
• an opportunity to view the proposed DCC Bylaw, and
• give an opportunity to speak to members of Council, and
• listen to and obtain the public’s opinion on the proposed DCC Bylaw.
This is an open meeting and we encourage all interested persons to attend and provide
input on the proposed Development Cost Charge Bylaw 1320. Information packages are
available at the municipal office and if you require additional information, please contact:
Karen Coté, Director of Finance
District Office, 914 – 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC
250 342-9281 or [email protected]
Please note this will be an informal drop-in format. There will be no formal presentation scheduled.
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March 30, 2007
LETTER FROM AFRICA
So you think getting a passport is tough!
By Lisa M. Rohrick
Correspondent in Africa
My team here in Niger has recently completed
the process of getting registered with the local government.
Now we can obtain
residence cards as opposed
to continually renewing
our visitor visas. In as
much as my visa had the
earliest expiration date
(February 31, 2007!), that
made me the first one to go through the
process of getting the residence card. So
I’m either the team trailblazer or guinea
pig, depending on your perspective!
This week’s project was to run
around town getting the list of necessary items before applying for the card.
First on the list was a “certificate of residence” to be obtained at the police station.
The policeman behind the counter
asked me if I live in Niger. I told him I
do. He asked for no further information,
but filled out the form and stamped it
all over with red ink. I paid him the $4
fee and off I went as a certified resident
of Niger.
The next step was to visit a photographer to get four ID photos. Easy.
Then I psyched myself up for the
dreaded medical exam and went to a
clinic to get a “medical certificate.” This
step appears to be quite complicated because you have to have a “rigorous medical examination” followed by a repeat
visit to a different doctor for a second
opinion.
Both doctors have to sign a form
declaring you are in good health. I made
my request to the clinic receptionist who
took me to see a doctor who was sitting
at his desk playing with his cell phone.
After we exchanged lengthy greetings, he said, “Are you healthy?”
“Yes I am.”
“Have you ever been hospitalized?”
“Well, I had my gall bladder removed.”
“That’s nothing. Is your father still
alive?”
“Yes.”
“How old is he?”
I answered his question, and that was the
end of my rigorous medical exam! He signed and
stamped the paper and
sent me out to the receptionist to pay my $12 fee.
In the meantime he
got the bottom half of the
paper signed by a second
doctor and voila! I am certified infectious-diseasefree! The paper actually
says that I do not have TB, leprosy, or
any illness of the blood or the nervous
system.
How he discerned all that from my
father’s age is beyond me! The advances
in modern medicine are astounding!
My Canadian doctor colleague admits
that his diagnostic skills are not yet that
strong.
The next step was to the courthouse
to get a “judicial certificate” (which I
think means that I have no criminal record). Someone else told me that they
were asked if they’d done anything illegal and that was all it took to get the
official piece of paper.
But I didn’t even get that question!
I just chatted and joked around with
the friendly courthouse ladies for a few
minutes, told them my parents’ names
and the info on my passport.
Oh yes, I also handed over the
obligatory $14 fee. Then the lady wrote
“NOTHING” across the big part of the
form listing my potential criminal offences. I had to return to the courthouse
the next day to pick up my dutifully
signed and red-ink decorated form and
now I am certified criminal-record-free.
I also needed proof of my employment. My team leader happily wrote me
a letter saying that I do, in fact, have a
job. He warned me that he wasn’t sure if
he was saying the right thing in the letter, but I assured him that if he pulled
out his stamp pad and decorated the letter well, it would no doubt be fine!
This morning I went to the “Department of Territorial Supervision”
(that’s the literal translation—I’m sure
we have an equivalent in English, but
I’m not sure what it might be!).
There I handed in all my important
red-ink-stamped papers only to find out
that I was missing one. I needed to go
to city hall to pay a road tax. This one
makes complete sense. With all the running around I’ve been doing to get all
these forms, I have been using the roads
an awful lot! So I happily went off to
pay my $4 road tax.
I returned to the Department of
Territorial Supervision, dropped off
my road tax receipt, paid another fee of
about $125, was fingerprinted by a very
tall policeman and that was it. Four
hours later, I picked up my temporary
residence card.
I realize one could question the integrity of this process. But they’ve got
my money, I’ve got my residence card,
and we’re all happy.
Lisa Rohrick grew up in Invermere
and has been working as a missionary
in Niger for several years.
March 30, 2007
LETTERS
Jumbo land use WAS approved
Dear Editor:
I was surprised by Ellen Zimmerman’s letter on
behalf of Wildsight (formerly the East Kootenay Environmental Society), published in The Pioneer, because it makes it appear that the CORE (Commission
on Resources and the Environment) process did not
approve the land use for the Jumbo Glacier Resort
Project. The fact is the land use WAS approved.
I attended and participated in the CORE meetings and I have copies of the CORE reports. I was a
witness to the deliberations of the CORE Table. Ms.
Zimmerman did not report that the local stakeholders
at the East Kootenay CORE Table land use designation voted 18 to 4 in support of a favourable land
use designation for the project and that the Commissioner specifically confirmed the land use designation
for Jumbo in the final report. The equivocations on
the words “settlement” are meaningless because the
ski resort land use was approved as a specific tourism
project, not as an urban or rural settlement.
On April 10, 1995, a press release by the government confirmed that the CORE land use decision
had been made and that the review under the Envi-
ronmental Assessment Act would start because of the
favourable land use decision.
What followed was a nine-year review under the
Environmental Assessment Act based on the favourable CORE decision, found under Recommendation 75 of the East Kootenay Land Use Plan issued
by CORE and approved by the government: “The
commission recommends that: The approval process
for a resort development in Jumbo Creek include an
environmental assessment under the provincial Environmental Assessment Act. This assessment should
identify potential impacts and mitigative measures to
address impacts prior to development approval. The
process should also include public involvement to ensure that all values and perspectives are fully considered in the final decision. If this development proposal is approved, it should include a condition that no
access linking the East and West Kootenays through
Jumbo pass will be permitted.”
There was no equivocation by CORE as if it tried
to veto the project by opposing urban settlements,
and additionally the Jumbo Valley was given a special
management designation with tourism, including resorts, having the highest value.
Not only did the local and public CORE process
approve the land use specifically for the Jumbo Glacier Resort Project, subject only to the Environmental
Assessment review and to the exclusion of a Jumbo
Pass road, but approvals were expected quickly: the
Commissioner wrote to the two Ministers in charge
of the approval process, in a letter dated December
13, 1994, emphasizing that he expected an efficient,
timely and fair approval process. This was thirteen
years ago.
Please note that I was a long-time resident of
British Columbia, I have been the Dean of the UBC
School of Community and Regional Planning for
five years, and was an active participant in the CORE
process. I was also involved as a land-use planning
consultant to the Jumbo Glacier Resort Project. Since
relocating to Arizona, I have maintained an interest in
B.C. and its future.
Alan Artibise
Chandler, Arizona
March 30, 2007
Majority agreed with resort
Dear Editor:
This letter is in response to the letter published last
week regarding Jumbo Glacier Resort and the Commission on Resources and the Environment process.
As a participant of that process I can say unreservedly that there was a very clear and large majority of
participants at the CORE table that did agree with the
possibility of a resort in the Jumbo Valley, and agreed
with a land use designation that would allow resort
development to be an acceptable use.
That agreement was reflected in a CORE recommendation that said, in part, that any resort would
have to go through a process which included an environmental assessment through the Environmental
Assessment Office.
On April 10, 1995 in a press release from the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks and the Ministry
of Employment and Investment stated, in part: “With
the announcement of the East Kootenay Land Use Plan
on March 13, it’s time to continue with the consideration of the Jumbo Creek ski resort proposal.”
Further: “The East Kootenay Land Use Plan includes the Jumbo Valley within the special resource
management zone category - a designation which allows this type of development to be considered.”
In October 2004 an environmental certificate was
issued by the Ministry Of Environment after nine
years of review process, which included extensive public and local government input.
It is unreasonable to think that the proponents of
the project, the public, local government, First Nations, and the province would have continued through
an environmental assessment process lasting nine years
without a favourable land use decision from CORE.
To imply at this stage of the process that there was
never a decision reached through CORE that supported the consideration of a resort in the Jumbo Valley is
misinformed, unreasonable, given the lengthy process
that has gone on, and a disservice to many of those
who participated in the CORE process.
David R. Bjarnason, Cranbrook
Mayor Deck should step down
Dear Editor:
I would like to comment on the article about Jumbo written by your staff member Brian Geis in your
March 23rd edition.
In this article Brian quotes Mayor Greg Deck who
suggests Radium Hot Springs as a possible amalgamation partner with a resort/real estate development in
the Jumbo Valley, 60 kilometres away. Has Deck forgotten his 1996 opposition to the Wilfley family’s application to RDEK to build a golf course 15 kilometres
from Radium near Horsethief Creek? His reasons for
opposition were as follows:
• development should be where development is.
• ensuing housing and development sprawl.
• increased traffic.
• goes against RDEK planning.
These are all good reasons that should be applied
to the proposed Jumbo project, yet Deck is ignoring
them. Why?
Deck’s efforts to get this development approved
are extraordinary. Last year he was accused of going
behind his fellow RDEK directors’ backs to try and get
the provincial government to take away RDEK’s zoning authority on this issue. Now he is supporting the
provincial government’s proposed Section 15 of Bill
11, that could give the Village of Radium Hot Springs
the ability to amalgamate with the Jumbo Valley, even
though it is 60 kilometers from Radium.
Mayor Deck’s behavior in the Jumbo issue is, to
say the least, inappropriate. RDEK is a duly-elected regional government whose responsibilities include land
use issues, yet he appears to be continually trying to
undermine the RDEK, an organization of which he is
the chairman.
Greg Deck has shown that he is unworthy to be
chairman of RDEK. He should step down.
Jim Galloway, Brisco
Campbell’s action despicable
Dear Premier Gordon Campbell:
I feel betrayed by you and your government because you promised that the Jumbo issue would be
decided “locally” - to go back on your word is despicable!
Section 15 of Bill 11, if passed as is, will definitely
tell the voters of the East Kootenay - the whole province! - that you are not trustworthy. It also tells voters that you and your government will support ANY
resort proposal, especially if the Resort is “High-End”
and located in the Heartland! The East Kootenay is
available to whoever has the most money!
I will feel ashamed and heartbroken if the Jumbo
Glacier Resort promoter is given real estate rights in
the Jumbo Valley!
In light of the growing awareness of global warming, it is hard to believe that your government will
ignore all the science and make decisions the go totally
in the opposite direction. BUT Money Talks and who
cares about our grandchildren and future generations,
when rich tourists want to ski the glaciers and golf
the wetlands? Please do the right thing. Thank you for
your time.
Marilyn Kraayvanger, Invermere
Let’s hope for
a referendum
Dear Editor:
After reading the article in the March 23rd
edition of The Pioneer “Province to take back
Jumbo decision,” I had to read it twice. I am
amazed with Mayor Greg Deck’s statements:
“since it now appears that the Jumbo Project
will go ahead,” and his suggestion of “Radium
Hot Springs as a possible amalgamation partner
with a resort municipality in the Jumbo Valley,
instead of Invermere.”
These statements could be taken as a political horse before the cart. But then, I played the
other option in my head - here is a man who has
done a heck of a lot of things to help build and
mould the valley. He must have another message. Like many of us, he must also be really fed
up and tired of the Jumbo issue. Is it possible
he is making such undemocratic suggestions to
push for the only democratic option we have,
which is a Referendum? I really hope so.
There is something much bigger than the
Jumbo issue that concerns me and it equally
affects all of us. Whether you are pro or antiJumbo, we are not living in a democratic society if the right to vote at referendum is totally
controlled by Victoria. It’s not about what side
you’re on. It’s about having the personal right to
vote to shape the future of where you eat, sleep,
work and grow your family roots. In the past big
local decisions were made by the voting public
in a referendum. Why have we let so few have so
much power to shape our future? Is it something
in the water? I think many of us agree that it’s
time to empower the people to have the opportunity to be part of an inexpensive, quick process
(as we do in deciding our government representatives) by having the right to cast a vote.
Here is an idea:
What if we all take a two-inch piece of masking tape and stick it on the windows of either of
the District Offices (Invermere or Radium Hot
Springs) or RDEK Offices for Areas F & G as a
visual message that this is one of those critical issues that qualifies for our vote and NOT decided by politicians in Victoria. OR maybe there is
a better idea for a visual message that will show
that we want our rights to a referendum to come
back home. Maybe after more than 15 years of
debate with no decision, the government and
proponents would be interested in knowing how
the local community stands.
Thanks, Greg, for making me want to push
for an age-old right of community spirit called
democracy.
Pat Bavin
Windermere
LETTERS
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March 30, 2007
Set limits on population
around Lake Windermere
Dear Editor:
Following is a copy of a letter written by an area
resident to the Regional District of East Kootenay
regarding the proposed Lake Windermere Area Official Community Plan.
Windermere Valley
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THE PIONEER
The valley’s only locally owned, locally operated newspaper
My wife and I live part-time in Invermere (Larch
Point – Westside Road) and part-time in Calgary. We
have maintained an Invermere area residence for 22
years.
We are actively involved in numerous valley-based
philanthropic endeavours (Columbia Valley Arts, Mt.
Nelson Athletic Park, Windermere Valley Ski Club,
Nature Trust, to name a portion only).
In addition, we are the owners of SRL–K2 Ranch,
which comprises 7,500 acres on the West Side Road.
Note that SRL-K2 Ranch makes up about 25 percent
of the area of the Official Community Plan.
The ranch is an active cattle ranch with about
600 head in summer. The ranch is a valley historical
site, dating back to approximately 1890. About 6,500
acres of the K2 Ranch was extensively logged from
2000 to 2002.
Since purchasing the property in 2003, we have
spent about $1.5 million in restoration and clean-up
costs, including cleaning up logging debris, rehabilitating and decommissioning logging roads, improving watershed (installed 75 culverts on recent logging
roads, fish stocking program, spawning channel construction), installing fences to allow controlled cattle
grazing, and restoring existing historical ranch buildings (e.g. barn circa 1895, ranch house circa 1910,
etc.)
We respectfully offer the following recommendations for your consideration while developing the
much-needed Official Community Plan:
1. Set a 10-year growth limit of current dwelling
units within the area of the Official Community Plan
(guesstimated at 4000 dwellings) plus 50 percent.
Example: If there are currently 4,000 dwellings
then the 10-year target for dwellings would be an additional 2,000 dwellings only = total of 6,000 dwellings Note: if Invermere and Fairmont were included,
estimated current dwellings would equal 6,000, and
the 10-year target would be an additional 3,000 dwellings only, for a total of 9,000 dwellings).
2. Consolidate the entire surrounding area of Lake
Windermere into one master municipality.
In other words, create one municipality “The
Greater Invermere Area Municipality” by amalgamating:
• The District of Invermere, currently governed
by current town council. Invermere has different zoning, bylaws and processes than the Regional District
of East Kootenay. It also has different municipal funding.
• Village of Lake Windermere, governed by Regional District of East Kootenay.
• Village of Fairmont, governed by Regional District of East Kootenay.
• All remaining lands around Lake Windermere but
outside of Invermere, Windermere and Fairmont.
The advantages of creating ONE master community are:
• Property tax revenues will generally be returned
to the community for infrastructure (hospitals, roads,
schools, etc.) Current system puts tax revenue into
General Funds within B.C. As I understand the process, it is a hit-and-miss system for returning funding
to the various towns, villages and rural areas.
• Property tax revenues will be returned to the
community to allow for professional administration,
allowing the hiring of professional town planners, full
time mayor, etc., versus part-time nature of the various administrations currently involved.
• Consistent and area-wide fire response units.
Much of the Official Community Plan area has no fire
department coverage (e.g. Rushmere, Larch Point).
• Consistent zoning bylaws. Invermere and the
Regional District currently have two distinct and often contradictory or inconsistent zoning guidelines.
• Consistent guidance on development issues.
• Consistent guidance on lake use issues.
• Consistent winter supply administration.
• Consistent approach to sewage issues.
• Consistent (and planned) waste disposal.
3. Focus residential/commercial development in
existing areas (e.g. on EAST side of Lake Windermere
and area, and Invermere and Fairmont areas.
4. Regarding the West Side of Lake Windermere:
• Enact a 10-year moratorium on any future land
exclusions from Agricultural Land Reserve.
• Allow Invermere to expand to the south, but
limit residential development to north side of Little
Antler Ranch.
Bob Shaunessy
Calgary and Larch Point
March 30, 2007
Fairmont
may see trails
referendum
The newly-formed Fairmont Area Recreation and
Trails Society has voted in favour of requesting the
regional district to hold a referendum, asking local
residents whether they would agree to an extra tax to
support trails and recreation in the Fairmont area.
About 75 people showed up at Tuesday’s meeting.
“We were very pleased with the turnout,” said Norm
McDonnell, one of the board members.
The Fairmont Area Recreation and Trails society
was set up last fall by the Fairmont Community Association, with the support of the Fairmont Lions Club
and the Fairmont Business Association.
The purposes of the society are to promote the
acquisition of land, money and services for recreation
and trails in the Fairmont area.
Over the past year, the community association
had discussions with the regional district staff about
having new subdivisions contribute green space to the
community as well as having pathways to connect to
other areas of Fairmont.
Though there is an opportunity in the local government act to have a minimum five percent contribution to public green space, this has not been enforced
in the past as there is no mechanism to administer the
land involved.
Last spring the regional district, at the request of
the Fairmont Community Association, proposed that
a bylaw be put in place to allow this to proceed. Those
in attendance at the meeting voted overwhelmingly
to proceed. The regional district proceeded with the
bylaw and advertised locally. However, 10 percent of
the eligible voters objected to this service.
At last spring’s open house the people in attendance discussed various community projects, such as
a community hall, green spaces, park areas, trails and
playing fields and generally agreed that these were desirable. A steering committee was organized with 16
interested persons volunteering. This committee has
evolved into The Fairmont Area Recreation and Trails
Society, a provincially registered corporation. One of
the main activities of the society would be fund-raising. A designated service area would allow the society
to apply for various grants and other funds.
Those in attendance at Tuesday’s meeting voted
to request the regional district to hold a referendum
so the local residents can vote on this matter. If this
initiative is successful, the regional district would set
up the service area and begin the planning process.
All of the costs for administration, planning, insurance, and maintenance would come from a tax assessment. The society is recommending a maximum
rate of 15 cents per $1000 of assessment. In the first
several years it is estimated the actual rate would not
exceed seven cents, which would equate to $24.50 on
a $350,000 assessment.
Regional District of East Kootenay
19 – 24 Avenue South
Cranbrook, BC B1C 3H8
Phone: (250) 489-2791
Fax: (250) 489-3498
E-mail: [email protected]
EDGEWATER FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
NOTICE OF ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS
The Board of Directors of the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is considering entering into a 15
year lease to nance the purchase of a new re truck which would hold 1700 imperial gallons of water for the
Edgewater Volunteer Fire Department at a cost not to exceed $245,395.32. This vehicle is required to provide
re protection services to the “Edgewater Fire and Rescue Service Area” (as shown on the map below).
Pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act and Community Charter, the RDEK Board may
proceed with the lease as noted above if, after the deadline, less than 10% of the electors in the “Edgewater
Fire and Rescue Service Area” have signed and submitted Elector Response Forms. If after the deadline of
4:30 p.m. on May 1, 2007, at least 24 electors (10% of 236) in the “Edgewater Fire and Rescue Service Area”
have signed and submitted Elector Response Forms, the RDEK Board cannot proceed with a 15 year lease
without rst obtaining the assent of the electors by voting.
ELECTOR RESPONSE FORMS
Elector responses must be given in the form established by the RDEK. The Elector Response Forms are
available at the following locations:
RDEK Ofce, 19 – 24 Avenue South, Cranbrook
RDEK Ofce, 4956 Athalmer Road, Invermere
RDEK Website – www.rdek.bc.ca (follow the link from the home page)
To receive a Response Form by mail, please call the RDEK ofce toll free at 1-888-478-7335 or email acharest@
rdek.bc.ca. Accurate copies of the form will also be accepted.
Only eligible electors in the Service Area are entitled to sign an Elector Response Form.
Forms may be submitted in person or by mail to be received at the RDEK ofce in Cranbrook or Invermere
NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2007. Postmarks WILL NOT be accepted as date of
submission. Forms cannot be submitted by fax or email.
ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS
An elector is a person who meets the following qualications as dened by the Local Government Act:
RESIDENT ELECTORS:
· age 18 or older; and
· a Canadian citizen; and
· a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately
preceding signing the Elector Response Form; and
· a resident of the “Edgewater Fire and Rescue Service Area” in
Electoral Area G for at least 30 days immediately preceding
signing the Elector Response Form; and
· not disqualied by any enactment from being a registered
elector or otherwise disqualied by law.
NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS:
· age 18 or older; and
· a Canadian citizen; and
· a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately
preceding signing the Elector Response Form; and
· a registered owner of real property (land) in the “Edgewater Fire
and Rescue Service Area” in Electoral Area G for at least 30
days immediately preceding signing the Elector Response
Form; and
· not entitled to register as a resident elector; and
· not disqualied by any enactment from being a registered
elector or otherwise disqualied by law; and
· if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written
consent of the majority of the owners, submit an Elector Response Form and the Non-Resident Property
Elector Consent Form, found on the back of the Elector Response Form, must be completed.
SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED PROJECT
The Edgewater Volunteer Fire Department requires a new re truck which would hold 1700 imperial gallons of
water to provide re protection services to the Edgewater Fire and Rescue Service Area. Elector approval is
required if the RDEK Board is to enter into a nancing arrangement for a period of greater than ve (5) years.
If elector approval of the proposed 15 year lease is not received, the alternative will be a ve year lease, which
will result in higher annual lease payments and, therefore, higher taxation for the ve year period.
FOR MORE INFORMATION contact Shannon Moskal, Deputy Manager of Administration, or Shawn Tomlin,
Chief Financial Ofcer, at the RDEK ofce in Cranbrook.
Lee-Ann Crane
CAO
March 30, 2007
HERE TO SERVE YOU
WHOLE 9 YARDS
HD Enterprises Ltd.
“The Aluminum Deck Railing Specialists”
Over 6 miles of experience
4966 Fairmont Frontage,
Fairmont Hot Springs
Harold Hazelaar
Box 323
Windermere, BC
V0B 2L0
Ph: (250) 342-7656
Fax: (250) 342-8358
INVERMERE GLASS LTD.
•Auto • Home
• Commercial • Mirrors
• Shower Doors
• 27 years glass experience
345-6600
Invermere Electrical Services
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Reasonable rates
Residential - Commercial
Electric furnace and hot water tank repair
Maintenance and service
Central vacuum systems
Telephone: 342-3659
Jeff Watson
Serving the Valley for over 11 years • #3, 109 Industrial Road #2, Invermere
For all your electrical needs call:
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NEW LOCATION
Full Service Salon
Excellent rates! Call 342-7264
Loretto Keenan MCPA, CBTBC
FIRED RIGHT
chartered physiotherapist
Gas Fitting & Service
For appointments call
Loretto at 345-0094
BC Licensed Gas Fitter
Mike Paradis
Ofce: 250-342-6367
Cell: 250-342-9889
1921 - 12A Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K4
5020 Mountain View Place
Fairmont, BC
Fairmont Sports Physiotherapy
& Acupuncture Clinic
Hot Tubs & Accessories, Gazebos, Billiards, Saunas,
Tanning Beds, Games, Fitness Equipment, Massage Chairs.
SALES • SERVICE • DELIVERY
Neil & Coralie Woelfle
Ph/Fax: 250.347.9762
PO Box 615 Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0
www.dynastyspas.com
LIMITED
TIME OFFER!
NEW FRANCHISE
FACTORY
REBATES
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:
342-3268 (plant) 342-6767 (office)
will help you stay on top of your world
Shizu E. M. Futa, Touch for Health Level 2
[email protected]
Mustard Seed Health Foods,
#103 Parkside Place, 901 7th Avenue, Invermere, BC
Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Please phone (250) 342-2552 for an appointment
March 30, 2007
HERE TO SERVE YOU
DECOY LANSCAPING LTD.
Trucking • Excavating • Bobcat
Landscape Design • Rock & Block Walls
Irrigation • SOD • Trees • Shrubs
“QUALITY NOT QUANTITY”
4993 Ogilvy Avenue, Fairmont Hot Springs, BC V0B 1L1
Sue Coy
Cell: 341-5353
[email protected]
NEW
OFFICE
345-0090
Lloyd Wilder
Cell: 342-5326
[email protected]
Sewer/Drain Cleaning
Septic Tank Pumping
Portable Toilet Rentals
CLUB
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Bus (250) 347-6938
Fax (250) 347-6948
[email protected]
Associated with Clarica Financial Services Inc. and Clarica Investco Inc.
Avion
Bennett Construction
Growing with the Tradition of Quality
• Framing
• Renovations • Decks
• Exterior Finishing
• Complete sewer/drain repair
• Reasonable rates - Seniors’ discount
• Speedy service - 7 days a week
• A well-maintained septic system should be pumped every 3-5 years
• Avoid costly repairs
Kristoffer Bennett
(250) 341-5030
Bruce Dehart 347-9803 or 342-5357
[email protected]
Construction Ltd.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS - GENERAL CONTRACTORS
DESIGN/BUILD CUSTOM HOMES • MULTI-FAMILY & COMMERCIAL PROJECTS
INVERMERE
STEVE GUTSCHE, Project Manager
HEAD OFFICE
Columbia Valley District
Phone: (250) 342-9866
Phone: (403) 287-0144
Fax: (250) 342-9869
Fax: (403) 287-2193
#200, 6125 - 11 Street S.E.
www.avionconstruction.com
Calgary, AB T2H 2L6
Complete Automotive Repairs
Floor Covering & Cabinets
Blinds & Paints
335 - 3rd Ave., Invermere, BC
Telephone 342-6264 • Fax 342-3546
www.warwick-interiors.com
(Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)
Phone:
342-6614 • www.autowyze.com
• POOLS
• HOT TUBS
• CHEMICALS
• FIREPLACES
• BBQ·S
• HEATING
• VENTILATION
• AIR CONDITIONING
• RESIDENTIAL
• COMMERCIAL
Fine Homeservices
VACUFLO
(250) 342-9207
TOTAL HEATING
385 Laurier Street, Invermere, BC
PO Box 117, Windermere, BC V0B 2L0
Phone: (250) 342-7100
email: [email protected]
Fax: (250) 342-7103
www.diamondheatingandspas.com
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HERE TO SERVE YOU
SHOLINDER & MACKAY
EXCAVATING Inc.
FOR ALL
YOUR RENTAL
NEEDS!
Septic Systems Installed ~ Pumped ~ Repaired
Prefab Cement Tanks Installed
Water Lines Dug Installed
Basements Dug
Invermere
(250) 341-6888
www.cordnerarchitect.com
WINDERMERE 342-6805
Landscaping
7 days a week
•
Rug Cleaners •
Residential & Commercial • Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Flood Restoration • Window Tinting
Freight & Passenger Depot
Jason Roe
RR #4, 2117 -13 Ave.
[email protected]
(250) 347-9726
Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Specialists
Truck Mounted System • Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed
Dean Hubman
Certified Technician
342-3052
RR3, 4874 Ridge Cres.
Invermere, BC
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Fax: (250) 342-9644
Cell: (250) 342-5241
Canada
Philippines
Japan
• Custom Builders • Foundations • Framing/Timber
• Decks/Stairs • Finishing • Paint/Laquer • Safety Insured
Office: 250.342.9764
Cell: 250.688.1888
Fax: 250.342-9764
Cell: 250.270.0217
E-mail: [email protected]
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1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere
342-6612
THE CENTER OF REAL ESTATE ACTION IN THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
• Irrigation
• Bobcat Services
• Trees and
Shrubs
• Perennials
Ph: 347-9385 • Cell: 342-5912
Native Plantings
Installations
Annuals
Hanging Baskets
Insured
INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD.
BOX 2228
BOX 459
742 - 13th STREET
7559 MAIN STREET
INVERMERE, BC.
RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, BC
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PHONE: 342-3031
PHONE: 347-9350
FAX: 342-6945
FAX: 347-6350
Email: [email protected] • Toll Free: 1-866-342-3031
Need Blinds?
Interior World
window fashions
Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406
Great Selection of:
K.I.S.S. LANDSCAPING
• Yard & Construction Site Clean-up
• 12,000 lb Dump Trailer • Bobcat Services
• Angle Broom – Parking Lots,
Driveways and Sidewalks
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Phone Shawn or Patty at 250.346.3399 or 341.1860
2362 Brisco Road, Brisco
Lambert
PHARMACY LTD.
Telephone
(250) 342-4426
Patty’s Greenhouse &
Automotive Repairs
7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs
HIGHWAY 93/95 WINDERMERE
(Next to the Skookum Inn)
RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO
GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL
Tampers ~ Skid Steer ~ Mini Hoe
~ Aerators ~ Material Handler ~ Scaffolding
~ Power Washers ~ and lots more!
Bus: (250) 342-6336
Fax: (250) 342-3578
Website: www.is-r.ca
403 - 7th Avenue
Invermere, BC
*Wood blinds *Sunscreens
*Woven Woods *Pleated
Shades *Roller Shades
and more!
For all your interior
decorating needs.
Tamara Osborne
Brenda McEachern.
Phone /Fax
345-6422
March 30, 2007
Scaled-down pets with no muss, no fuss
By Louise Platiel
Invermere Veterinary Clinic
This week we are praising the humble fish. The little unassuming pet is
tops when it comes to easy care, yet has
a high entertainment value and comes
in an endless array of shapes and sizes.
Our blue cichlids have entertained
our son since we first brought him
home and set his bassinette in front of
the tank, and they continue to amaze
and interest him as he grows.
Skeptics may dismiss the fish as a
“real” pet, but aquarium hobbyists can
tell you that the subtle nuances of behavior and complexity of creating the
optimum environment makes the fish a
highly interactive pet indeed.
Fish love to eat. In fact, this is one
area where they surpass dogs and cats.
While other pets demand their meal
and consume it without so much as a
look at you, fish excitedly wiggle about
asking for food, then put on a beautiful dance as they snap up the floating
tidbits. Feeding fish is such an enjoyable
Pioneer reporter Brian Geis has two adorable pet fish - this is Moby, or is it Dick?
time for both fish and owner that often
they are fed too much!
In fact, although they can go for a
week without food, healthy fish will eat
continually and if they stop you likely
have one of two concerns; water quality
or disease.
Other issues such as overcrowding
or non-recognition of food also occur in
some cases.
PH, ammonia, and nitrates affect
water quality. The initials “pH” stand
for “Potential of Hydrogen.” Acids have
pH values under seven, and alkalis are
over. If the water has a value of seven
exactly, it is neutral – neither acidic nor
alkaline. Simple test kits are available for
determining if your tank conditions are
appropriate for your breeds, so be sure
to ask when purchasing your fish.
Flaked food has been a staple for
years, but just like the modernization
of lights and heaters, superior quality
food is now available in breed-specific
formulations. Pellets were introduced in
the 1980s, and have become a staple of
many stores with slow-sinking formulations and improvements to nutritional
content. Where the primary ingredients
used to be fishmeal and cereal, the latest
trends are frozen and freeze-dried products that have added vitamins and supplements, and a fresh, natural appeal.
Maintaining the aquarium has
also become easier with products that
control unwanted algae, remove phosphates, and eliminate excess waste.
Fish are perfect pets for kids, people who are out often, those with limited mobility, and anyone looking for a
stress-reducing hobby. Aquariums add
beauty to any room and are enjoyed by
everyone.
Your Local
INVERMERE
1022B-7th Ave.
COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE
Professionals
Independently Owned and Operated
Paul Glassford
Representative
(250) 341-1395
[email protected]
Invermere Office – 526B – 13th Street
Fairmont Office – #4, Fairmont Village Mall
INVERMERE
Phone (250) 345-4000
1022B-7th Ave.
Ed English
Jan Klimek
Bernie Raven
Representative
(250) 342-7415
[email protected]
Daniel Zurgilgen
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Fax: (250) 342-9611
Ofce: (250) 342-6505
Fax: (250) 342-9611
(250) 342-1195
[email protected]
341-5300
Dedicated to all your real estate needs.
(250) 342-6505 INVERMERE
Representative
(250) 342-1612
[email protected]
Main Street, Invermere
(250) 342-1194
[email protected]
PAUL ROGGEMAN
Fax (250) 345-4001
[email protected]
www.ReMaxInvermere.com
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Mountain Creek Properties Ltd.
Strata, Rental & Commercial Property Management; Real Estate Sales & Leasing
Office (250) 342-6911
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(250) 345-4000
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For professional management of your strata corporation or rental property,
overseen by a CertiÀed Property Manager (CPM®), CertiÀed Professional
Residential Property Manager (CPRPM) and Power Engineer, with the
accounting done by a CertiÀed General Accountant, please contact Bill
Weissig by phone at 341-4178, or by email at [email protected].
Our property managers are licensed under the Real Estate Services Act
of B.C. For more information regarding their extensive qualiÀcations and
experience please go our web site at http://www.mountaincreek.ca.
March 30, 2007
P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS
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OBITUARY
SUITES FOR RENT
MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE
GARAGE SALES
MISC. FOR SALE
Julian Tomanaski
CONTRACTORS: self-contained
cabins by the week or month,
250-345-6365,
Fairmont
Bungalows.
1972 Parkwood 12’ x 68’, new
roof, siding, some of the windows, skirting. Recently painted
inside. 5 appliances. 3-bedrooms, 1-bathroom, new porch
and a large deck with an amazing view. In excellent condition.
On a lot in Green Acres Mobile
Home Park. Sorry, No Dogs Allowed. Asking $55,000. Please
call 342-4400 days 347-9242
evenings.
Garage Sale
Saturday, March 31st,
8 to 4 p.m.
follow the balloons to
510 Industrial Road.
Large U-shaped dark-brown
corner office desk, one year old,
excellent condition. $250 OBO.
342-9625.
Julian Passed away peacefully at the Invermere Hospital Monday, March 19th , 2007. He was born in Lodz, Alexsandrow,
Poland on August 18th , 1921. During World War II, Julian was
taken as a young man to work in a work camp in Germany.
There he met Irene Meis his first love, and although later Julian left Rene in Germany to live in Canada, they always remained good true friends. After the war Julian immigrated
to Canada and lived in Edmonton until the Hot Pools drew
him here to Radium Hot Springs to start his own company,
J.T. Plumbing. In his retirement he spent many, many happy
hours sitting in the hot pools visiting with his friends in their
“Locals Corner” of the pool. His other favourite pass time was
Carpet Bowling, competing in many tournaments throughout
BC and bringing home many medals and trophies. At Julian’s
request there will be no funeral service. He asked his good
friend Margaret to tell his friends to sit and enjoy a glass of
Smirnoff and remember the good times they all shared while
he was “still ticking.” NO FLOWERS PLEASE. If friends desire, a
donation can be made to The Invermere Hospital.
Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.
Condolences for the family may be offered at:
www.mcphersonfh.com
CHEERS/JEERS
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT
Jeers to the person/person’s
responsible for stealing The
Pioneer box from Wilmer. We
look forward to that paper each
week! Donna & Al.
Julie Michelle Barlow made her
appearance on March 4, 2007
in Medicine Hat, Alberta. She
weighed in at 6 lb. 15 oz. and
cute as can be. Proud parents
are Ashley & Ryan Barlow of
Bassano, Alberta and grandparents Tony & Dianne Peterson of
Wilmer, BC.
Cheers to the street sweepers
who so diligently cleaned our
roads of all the winter gravel
in the past weeks – they look
great!!!
NOTICE
Rural Range Patrol Annual
General Meeting
April 11, 2007 at 7:30 pm.
Windermere Community Hall
EVENTS
ATTENTION POOL PLAYERS: If
you are interested in playing in
an 8 ball or 9 Ball Tournament,
one weekend each month,
please call Bob Friesen at 3416018. Special handicap system
HOMES FOR RENT
RED COTTAGE - 2 bedroom duplexes, 1230-13th St. Invermere,
850 sq. ft., Gas FP, W/D, NS, NP,
long-term tenant, $1100/mo
includes utilities, available now
& Aug 1, 342-2243.
FAMILY HOME in Wilder subdivision, Invermere. Excellent condition, unfurnished, 2-bedrooms
up, 2 down, 2.5-bathrooms, 6
appliances, double attached garage. 1 year minimum, N/P, N/S.
$1350/mo + utilities, +DD. [email protected] or (403)807-2380.
2006 Safeway 14’ x 80’, 2-bedroom mobile home. 4 appliances, plumbed for dishwasher.
Extra large deck, large wood
planters, has a yard. On lot
in Green Acres Mobile Park.
Sorry, No Dogs Allowed. Asking
$105,000. Please call 342-4400
days 347-9242 evenings.
HOMES FOR SALE
LOTS FOR SALE
Pine Ridge home with fantastic
view of lake and mountains.
View at bchomesforsale.com in
Rocky section. Call 342-3842.
New lots along Crescentwood
coming. Commercial lots available NOW for less! Acreage West
of town - Edgewater Developments 347 9660, edgeh2o@
telus.net.
CONDOS FOR SALE
2-bedroom, 1-bath, 1000sq.ft.
townhouse in Edgewater. Completely renovated, new appliances, deck, low fees. $190,000
341-7068.
STORAGE
Edgewater Condo, 1000 sqft w/
new deck & siding. Low strata
Newhouse Multi-storage, varifees, immediate possession
ous sizes available, now with
climate controlled units. Call available. $169,000. 3417068.
342-3637.
Fenced storage in Canal Flats on
Hwy 93/95. RVs, boats, autos,
ski-doos, etc. 250-349-8212.
OFFICE SPACE
Professional office space for
rent in Invermere. Large view
office with negotiable services.
Please call 342-9450 for more
information.
$199,900 NO GST
NEW CONDO/TOWNHOUSE
Black Forest Heights/Invermere
Garage, 5 Appliances
View at: welist.com Listing #23877
(250) 688-7798
In Edgewater, Riverview Drive,
beautiful view of the Rockies.
$120,000. Call 347-9813
evenings after 6 p.m.
WANTED: Two wood-framed
windows, 36 inches square, for
use in a restored log cabin. Call
Elinor at 341-6299 (days) or 3420444 evenings.
MISC. FOR SALE
VEHICLES FOR SALE
Hay for sale. Small square bales
under roof. $2.00/bale. 3426670.
1994 Ford Aspire SE. 5-speed
manual, 2-door hatchback,
Pioneer CD w/MP3. Excellent
gas mileage. 210,000km. $2,100
obo. 347-9326.
Solid Maple Heritage Style
6-piece
bedroom
suite
manufactured by Vilas. Excellent
condition asking $4,995. Call
John (403) 251-9378 or (403)
804-1352.
HAY, top quality round bales,
alfalfa grass. Call Elkhorn Ranch
342-0617.
Older model “Quickie” motorized
wheelchair. Good condition.
$1,000. 342-9702.
Saturday, March 31st
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Edgewater Community Hall
Fundraiser for the Edgewater
Volunteer Fire Department
Anyone wishing to donate
items, call Mimi 347-9868
Tables can be rented for $10.
Refreshments for purchase from
the Edgewater Hall Society
1985 Chev 2500 truck w/350
engine, good shape runs well.
200,000km. $1,000. 342-6116
Nissan Pathfinder 1992 (blue).
Excellent condition. 5drs, 4x4,
auto, A/C, cruise, CD/radio.
Rebuilt trani., new suspension,
9 tires, new lights. All history
available, $5,500 OBO. (250)
342-9671.
Glass topped table and four
chairs, $225, call (403) 6507848 or (403) 998-1197.
1996 Toyota Camrey Sedan, 2.2
ltr, 5 speed, no rust or accidents.
Local since new, senior owner.
$6,500. 342-4804.
Call April at
341-6299 to place
your classified.
1998 Windstar 95,000 kms. New
winter tires, locally bought and
maintained, leather. Very good
condition. $6,000. 342-7339.
GARAGE SALES
NeighbourLink Garage Sale:
Apartment sized washer/dryers,
various appliances, sofas, beds,
bookshelves, kitchen suites,
ceiling fans, light fixtures, bifold
door, pet cages. March 31. 9-11
am. 320 – 10th Avenue.
WANTED TO BUY
“Movin’ on Out” Sale. Furniture,
sporting goods, kitchen items,
carpet, decorative items &
miscellaneous. Saturday, March
31st, 9 am to 1 pm. 1716 – 2nd
Avenue, Fort Point area.
We supply part
and service
FOR ALL MAKES of:
• snowmobiles
• motorcycles
• quads
March 30, 2007
P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS
VEHICLES FOR SALE
$10,000,000
in vehicle inventory.
Go to
www.cranbrookdodge.com
to view
complete inventory.
RV’S FOR SALE
1989 5th Wheel can be seen
at Dutch Creek Campground.
$2,500. (403) 256-3334.
1987 Slumber Queen, 21 ft, 5th
Wheel. Large fridge, furnace,
stove w/oven, lots of storage,
bathroom w/shower, new
battery, hitch included. $5,400.
(250) 282-3292. To view 3429589.
BOAT FOR SALE
14 ft. Runabout w/trailer, 45 hp
motor. Runs good. $1,500. (250)
282-3292. To view 342-9589.
12” Aluminum Boat $450.
Electric Boat Motor $300. 3416043.
SERVICES
TOTAL HEATING
& Air Conditioning
New Home Construction
688-7899
Simes Painting: interior and
exterior, new homes and
existing, quality woodwork
finishing, laquers, staining, and
clearcoating. Call Barry. 3420572 Windermere.
Flooring installations including
lino, carpet, vc tile, laminate, and
hardwood. Plus handyman work
including new decks, renovations,
framing, and roofing. Call 3479192, 341-1235.
PAINT & FLOORS. Interior/
exterior painting, repaints, stain
& lacquer finish. Hardwood
Floors. Basic & custom
installations. 20yrs exp. Reliable
service & quality craftsmanship.
Call 341-7261.
BUSINESS FOR SALE
HELP STOP GLOBAL WARMING
and put money in your pocket.
www.4planetearth.com/wolf
or call Wolf (250) 688-0044
SERVICES
CAREERS
Residential/Vacation
Properties
Maintenance & Repairs
FREE MOVIE RENTALS Join our
team and receive a great wage, and
free movie rentals. Apply in person
at Gone Hollywood Video, #1, 503
– 7th Avenue, Invermere, BC
Dependable - Fully Insured
JIM ROBERTSON
Windermere
342-9022
SPECIAL 20% OFF
K.I.S.S. Landscaping
Angle Broom sweeping
– parking lots, driveways
and sidewalks.
347–9385 or 342-5912.
Full-time year round employment in
Radium. Cook/Cook’s Helper. Wage
DOE, full benefits provided. No late
nights. Cooking for construction
crews. Phone 341-5816 (Mary).
Pamper Yourself Spa is now hiring
a qualified Massage/Spa Therapist.
Previous experience is an asset.
Please e-mail your resume to info@
pamperyourselfspa.com or call 3416266 to set up an interview time.
CAREERS
CAREERS
Dusk Construction, a local
framing company is currently seeking framers and
labourers. We offer excellent
wages and benefits package.
Please fax resume to (250)
345-2191 or email: kmose@
shaw.ca
Customer Service
Representative
Full-time seasonal, possibility of
turning into part-time position
over the winter months for
the right person. Wage $9.00/
hour with a bonus at the end
of the season. Duties include
Front Desk/Reservations, guest
services and various general
office duties. Please send resume
to Radium Valley Vacation
Resort, fax (250) 347-9808 or
e-mail: [email protected].
Landscape/
Grounds Support
Part-time seasonal (15-25
hours/week), possibility of
leading to part-time year round
for the right applicant. Wage
$11.50/hour with a bonus at
the end of the season. Duties
include watering & mowing
of lawns, raking and general
upkeep of grounds. Occasionally
may be asked to assist the
maintenance
department.
Please send resume to Radium
Valley Vacation Resort, fax (250)
347-9808 or e-mail: radval@
shaw.ca
Decoy Landscaping Ltd.
Class 1 Dump Truck Operator,
Equipment
Operator
and
Labourers. Wage DOE. 345-0090
or email: [email protected]
FULL-TIME POSITION at private
lodge starting in May. Maintenance,
grounds-keeping, cleaning. Horse
experience a bonus. Leave message
342-5299.
MUST LOVE DOGS.
BowWow-Meow looking for parttime grooming and boarding
assistant, please send resume to
[email protected] or call
Lana 342-5859.
CAREERS
.
Invermere Drycleaners. Full or part
time, must have own vehicle. Apply
in person.
Blue Dog Café is looking for
fun, hardworking individuals
for summer and year-round
employment. Apply in person
with resume.
Employment Opportunity...
The College of the Rockies is a learner-centered institution.
We invite all qualified applicants who value high quality program
delivery and educational to apply for …
Auxiliary Bicycle Mechanics Instructor
(Nine-Week Position)
Duties: The successful candidate will instruct in the Bicycle Mechanics Program being offered in Invermere. The instructor will provide
both theoretical and practical skills training in the eight-week program.
The program is taught through regular lectures, demonstrations and
practical hands-on training.
Qualications: An extensive background in the bike industry with
demonstrated skills in mechanics, shop operations, and a solid understanding of the bike industry. Must be current on bike technology
and innovations that drive the industry. Relevant teaching experience is preferred.
Salary: $30.94 per hour (includes 8% in lieu of vacation and benets)
Start Date: April 23, 2007
Closing Date: 4:00 p.m., April 13, 2007
BC LIQUORSTORES
Liquor Distribution Branch
is looking for energetic individuals for a fast paced,
customer focused retail environment with potential for
a long term career. Auxiliary
employees are needed on an
“as and when needed basis”.
Must be 19 years of age,
customer service oriented,
good physical condition,
understand and communicate effectively in English,
able to lift 25 kg boxes. Applicants with experience in
retail/warehouse or similar
environment preferred. Salary starts at $15.41/hour.
Applications/resumes can
be submitted at Invermere
Liquor Store, 510 – 13th
Street.
CAREERS
Cleaning Super needed.
Radium Vacation Rentals and Timberstone
Property Services are looking for a full-time
house keeping supervisor/cleaner starting
April 1st/07 for condo and homes in the
Radium / Invermere area.
Please call 347-6900 for details.
Interested persons should submit their resume of qualications and
experience to: The Human Resource Development Department,
College of the Rockies, Box 8500, Cranbrook BC V1C 5L7 Condential Fax #: (250) 489-8206
Please quote Competition #07 FA 12.
Your covering letter and resume should clearly demonstrate related
qualications and experience since selection for future consideration
will be based on the information provided.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further
consideration will be contacted.
www.cotr.bc.ca/HRD
Phone: 1-877-489-2687 • (250) 489-2751
Come be part of the fabulous Radium Resort
Radium Resort is now accepting applications
for the following positions
Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
Assistant Group Sales Seasonal
Bell Person: Full-time year round
Front Desk Agents: Full time year round
Hotel Maintenance: Full time year round
Room Attendants: Seasonal
Golf Course Grounds Maintenance: Seasonal
Night Irrigation: Resort Course
Pro Shop Cashiers: Seasonal
Cart Attendants, Starters and Marshals
Cooks and Wait Staff for the Springs and the Resort
Apply by sending resume to:
[email protected]
Fax 250-347-6298
March 30, 2007
VALLEY PIONEER
Jim McKay recalls his adventures
By Dorothy Isted
Special to The Pioneer
Four traditional valley jobs have occupied the
McKay family since their arrival in 1886: mining,
ranching, guiding and forestry.
Jim McKay’s father was working at a mine in
Princeton when Jim was born, but the family returned here when Jim was a baby. Jim is now 77
years old.
His grandfather James Lorenzo McKay left
Prince Edward Island, tried farming in Manitoba,
and then ended up here in 1886, where he first put
his hand to mining. He had good success with some
claims and saved his money. Once he had enough,
he purchased the land known for many years as the
McKay ranch north of Radium, now owned by the
Schickedanz family of Calgary. Passersby admire the
old Eaton’s house which has recently been refurbished, sitting to the left of the highway driving
north, gleaming white with green trim.
James Lorenzo met his wife Annie, who was from Ontario, when
they were both in Golden. He constructed several of the buildings
in Athalmer. The McKay family home later became the old
Lakeside Pub. Lawyer Randy
McRoberts owns the Dawson
home built by James McKay,
which was moved up into
Invermere by Pat Bavin’s
father. The former home
in downtown Invermere
now has three tenants:
a used book store, a
jewellery store and Mr.
McRobert’s office.
When a new butcher was transferred to
Invermere in the late
1920s from Alberta
by his company, Burns
Meats, he brought along
his teenaged daughter, Elsie Thornton. She married
Gordon McKay and they
became Jim’s parents,
as well as parents to
Yvonne, Myrna, Bob
and Douglas. Douglas, known to many
as Butch, still lives in
Invermere.
Jim married Jea-
nette Stacey in 1954 in Cranbrook and they had three
children: Bill, Sandra and Shane, all of whom still live
in the valley. Jeanette died of cancer in 1989 and Jim
now lives in an apartment built to the side of Shane’s
home on Coy Road.
In his earlier days Jim worked in mining but later
stuck to the bush in winter, usually falling trees, and
guiding-outfitting in summer. He and Jeanette purchased the property on Coy Road in 1964. “Mostly
Jeanette wanted this place more than I did. I was always renting a horse pasture somewhere.”
Because of severe arthritis, Jim hasn’t been on a
horse since the 1980s, also the decade he retired. However, he had his first ride on a horse as an infant and
basically spent most of his life on one. Jeanette was
known as Jet, because she was seldom still. She worked
at Invermere Hardware for many years and also came
along with Jim as camp cook several times.
In a tribute to her Jim wrote a poem, a part of
which says:
Take time to break horses and look after her bees
Do some painting and prune the trees
Do up the dishes and clean the floor
Mend all the clothes that have to be wore
Fix the fence when it needs repair
Have a bath and do her hair…
Several years ago Jim self-published a collection of
stories and dedicated the book to his parents and to
Jeanette, pictured in front of one of their homes when
they lived on 10th Street in Invermere. There’s a story
behind this house. It was once two cabins owned by
Western Gypsum “up Swansea.” The McKays purchased them and moved them onto a timber foundation. When asked how he accomplished this, Jim said:
“I had two pretty good guys working with me: Reno
Goodwin and Hans Gierlich. We moved them in the
mid 50s. One cabin was insulated and one was not.”
When asked what he did about the cold, he quipped:
“Moved!”
Jim’s book entitled Throw Another Log on the Fire
contains 130 stories, most of them personal experiences. After reading about how he was bucked off horses,
jumped eight feet across a canyon from a goat ledge,
got buried in mine cave-ins, was stalked by bears,
walked away from car wrecks, got flooded in bedrolls
and tents, on horseback and in vehicles, had hunter’s
bullets whizzing past him, was charged by moose, galloped over by horses, been lost, drank poisoned well
water, guided mobsters, went hungry for days in the
bush, and fought forest fires - it’s a small wonder he
came out of it with only arthritis, considering the stress
his body endured all those years.
Continued on Page 37
March 30, 2007
Continued from Page 36
Just like his grandfather James Lorenzo McKay, Jim worked in the four traditional valley jobs.
But his lifelong love was as a hunter guide. For 40
years he had his territory up Toby Creek and spent
a lot of time on a horse. He wrote a poem commemorating those years, part of which reads:
I’ve since hung up my saddle
And put away my pack
I know as much as I want to
I’ll never be going back.
I miss the sound of the Whiskey Jack
As he flutters around in the trees
I miss the sight of the grizzly bear
In the land of the birds and the bees.
I miss the sound of those bubbling creeks
As they tumble through the rocks
I miss the howl of the timber wolf
And the sight of the silver fox.
When I sold my hunting outfit
And started raising cattle
I found I was up the creek again
This time without a paddle.
Top: Jim’s beloved wife Jeannette (Jet) McKay,; Jim’s grandfather built the original farm
house north of Radium; Jim’s
book Throw Another Log on the
Fire recalls his adventures.
March 30, 2007
Area G
numbers
down
Continued from Page 5
WHAT’S LIFE WITHOUT CHOICE?
Everyone likes to have a choice. Soon you’ll be able to choose who you buy your natural gas from.
The BC Utilities Commission recently approved regulations that allow independent gas marketers to
sell natural gas directly to customers. More competition equals more choice.
You can buy your natural gas from us at a variable rate as you do now. (We buy it on the open market
and pass on the cost without markup. We only make a profit on the delivery.) Or you can lock into
a long-term, fixed-rate contract with a gas marketer. (They may contact you starting May 1.)
No matter how you choose to purchase your natural gas, we’ll deliver it. And provide
the customer services you expect, including billing and emergency response. Visit
www.terasengas.com for more information about CUSTOMER CHOICE, including
a video presentation and a list of licensed gas marketers.
Not available in all areas. Terasen Gas is a licensed user of the Terasen Gas and CUSTOMER CHOICE logos.
www.terasengas.com
“According to Stats
Canada, Area G did lose
72 people,” Area G Director Klara Trescher said. “I
know of several folks who
moved to the Columbia
Gardens or closer to relatives. Most of those homes
have been bought by Albertans, who have their
primary residence somewhere else. This trend is
prevalent throughout the
Columbia Valley.”
Canal Flats showed
the biggest drop in population, 7.2 percent, but
the data might be skewed,
since it became a municipality in 2004.
“At first glance, it does
look like we have lost residents,” said Councillor
Ute Juras. “I’m not sure
what the boundary was
in 2001 for the resident
count in Canal Flats. Also,
we did have some families
move away prior to incorporation. The ones I
knew said that they were
looking for more things
to do for the children or
a better opportunity for
a spouse, and making the
decision for the person
working at the mill to
commute rather than the
other one with the lower
wage.”
However, she said the
village did an enumeration in June 2004 prior
to incorporation and the
count then was 684, so
in fact the numbers have
grown.
“As for the regional
district, it is clear to me
that we are all in a growing trend and it does not
come as a surprise to me
given all the new construction in the area.”
March 30, 2007
FAITH
Valley Churches
The mystery of Easter
Sandy Ferguson
Windermere Valley
Shared Ministry
Recently
I
was
watching the Colbert
Report on TV. They had
a segment called the war
on Easter, concerning the
threat to customs such as
celebrating Easter bunnies. As I laughed, I wondered do we know what is
the meaning of Easter? So as we are approaching Holy
Week, I thought I should share some of my thoughts
on the mystery and wonder that is Easter.
In the Gospel of Mark, the first Gospel to be
written, it is the women who are the first to discover
the Empty Tomb. And so they become the first true
Christians to celebrate the mystery of Christ’s resurrection and share their news with others.
These women, who in the time of Jesus could not
testify in a court of law because they were considered
to be of little importance, are the people who God
calls to proclaim to the world, Jesus Christ is risen!
So it’s clear that Jesus did not care about public
relations! If Jesus had been actually been interested
in impressing the so-called ‘important people’ of the
world, he would have appeared to the leaders of the
Temple, or Pontius Pilate, or maybe even the emperor
of Rome himself. After all, such people could change
the world by a decree or passing a law.
If Jesus had appeared in front of such people, the
world would have no choice but to accept that Jesus
was truly the Son of God, and worship him.
But Jesus is not that kind of Messiah. The Good
News he shares with us, is not something to be forced
on the people. It’s not something that needs a grand
public appearance to impress everyone. The world
will not be saved by passing a decree or a law.
It’s a question of faith. Faith that God loves us.
Faith that we will make a willing choice to proclaim
Christ the Messiah. Jesus saves the world by changing our hearts. Jesus opens our hearts, so we feel the
presence of God in our lives and are changed by the
experience.
And so the mystery of Easter is at the heart of the
Christian faith. Through the events of Holy Week, we
share in the revelation of God amongst us. All that is
familiar and tired is swept away by God’s love revealed
through the mystery of the cross and empty tomb.
We journey through Lent, with glimpses of what lies
ahead. We stood at the foot of the cross, watching Jesus die in anguish. And now we are in front of the
tomb, standing in amazement as we listen to the angel proclaiming that, “He is not here; for he has been
raised, as he said.”
So what does it mean for us, to stand in front
of the empty tomb? Are we ready for our lives to be
changed by this revelation of God’s love? Are we ready
for the challenges that lie ahead for us? After all, Easter
is only the beginning of the story. Now we are called
to go beyond the empty tomb, to share with the world
the Good News that God is with us. As the angel says:
Jesus has gone ahead to Galilee, there you will see him.
Are we ready to follow?
Quilt carries
messages of love
During the Canadian
Cancer Society’s Relay for
Life last year, people were
encouraged to write messages on pieces of fabric,
which were then sewn into
a quilt by Purcell Mtn.
Quilting in Invermere.
Here Relay for Life coordinator Adrienne Turner
and her daughter Erin pose
with the quilt. Adrienne
said another quilt will be
made after this year’s event,
to take place on June 9th.
LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH
10:30 a.m., Sunday, April 1st – Palm Sunday.
Worship and Life Instruction: “Is Jesus God?”
Sunday School, for ages 3 to Grade 7 during Morning Service.
Associate Pastor Rev. Jared Enns
326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere • 342-9535
WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY
10:30 a.m. - Invermere - Christ Church Trinity,
Worship & Sunday School.
Rev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 342-6644
VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY
Sunday • 10:00 a.m.
Children’s church during the message part of the service.
Sunday, 7:00 pm Prayer Meeting
Senior Pastor Rev. John Cuyler • www.vcassembly.com
Highway 93/95, 1 km north of Windermere • 342-9511
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Canadian Martyrs Church, Invermere
Saturday, 7 p.m. Mass • Sunday, 9 a.m. Mass
St. Joseph’s Church, Hwy 93/95 Radium Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Mass
St. Anthony’s Church, Canal Flats Sunday, 4:00 p.m. Mass
Father Jose Joaquin • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 342-6167
ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE
Regular weekly worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
at Christ Church Trinity 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere
Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564
RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Every Sunday 10 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m.
Every Wednesday 7 p.m., Bible Study
Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • Radium Seniors’ Hall • 342-6633
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTERDAY SAINTS
Sunday Service, 10 a.m. • Sunday School, 11 a.m.
Noon Sunday: Relief Society
President Grant Watkins • Columbia Valley Branch
5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 345-0079
Invermere Christian Supplies
Invermere Christian
Supplies
www.invermerechristiansupplies.com
1229-7th Ave., Invermere
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