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Your Weekly Source for News and Events
Vol. 11/Issue 42
The Columbia
Valley
October 17, 2014
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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 3
VALLEY NEWS
Two of valley’s three mayors acclaimed pre-election
By Steve Hubrecht
Pioneer Staff
Candidate lists are out for this November’s municipal election, and many current incumbent officials are seeking re-election.
Invermere mayor Gerry Taft, Canal Flats mayor Ute Juras, Regional District of East
Kootenay (RDEK) Area F director Wendy Booth and RDEK Area G director Gerry Wilkie
all declared their intent to run again, and with nobody else wanting to run for the position
of Invermere mayor or Area G director, Mr. Taft and Mr. Wilkie are in by acclamation.
Ms. Juras is being challenged for the Canal Flats mayor position by current Canal Flats
councillor Dean Midyette, and Ms. Booth is being challenged for the Area F director role
by David Thompson Secondary School teacher and Windermere resident Andrea Dunlop.
“I’m a little bit surprised, you always assume somebody will run against you, but it is a
relief not to have to go through the stress and effort of an election campaign,” said Mr. Taft,
adding that he’s looking forward to his third term as Invermere’s mayor (and fifth term on
Invermere council).
“We’re in the middle of some exciting projects here in Invermere, such as the Cenotaph
Park and the multi-use centre, and we’ve got some momentum going with them, so it’s nice
to know I’ll be able to help see them further along,” said Mr. Taft. He added that the new
change in municipal term lengths from three years to four will allow the incoming council
a bit more time to achieve its goals.
The Pioneer attempted to contact Mr. Wilkie but was unable to reach him by Wednesday’s press deadline.
In Radium Hot Springs, current mayor Dee Conklin is not seeking re-election and will
step down at the end of her current term, with current two-time councillor Clara Reinhardt
set to take the position of mayor by acclamation as the only candidate.
“It came as a surprise to receive the call on Friday (Editor’s note: October 10th was the
deadline for municipal candidates to declare their intent to run) letting me know I had been
acclaimed as mayor of Radium Hot Springs.
Continued on page 9 . . .
Rancher leaves large legacy to valley’s food bank
By Steve Hubrecht
Pioneer Staff
A local rancher, Albert Cooper, who died in 2012, has left more than $650,000
of his estate as a legacy fund donated to the Columbia Valley Food Bank.
“We are honoured and pleased to say the least. We consider it to be a great responsibility and a great opportunity to better things in the valley,” said food bank
chair Ron Stainthorpe. “We’re going to do some strategic planning to take a hard
look at what we can do with the money. In the meantime, we want to keep the legacy intact and, so initially we’ll use the interest to help run some of our programs.”
Mr. Stainthorpe described Mr. Cooper as an individual dedicated to the people
of the valley and someone who helped a number of worthy local causes.
“I guess he (Mr. Cooper) thought that (the food bank) was one area he could
really do some good,” said Mr. Stainthorpe, speaking as to why Mr. Cooper chose
to donate specifically to the valley’s food assistance non-profit organization.
Mr. Cooper, born in 1924, was a resident of the Columbia Valley since 1937
and worked as a guide outfitter beginning when he was 16 years old and continuing into his late 70s. He lived on his ranch on the Toby Benches until the final few
days of his life.
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Columbia Valley RCMP responded
to 39 calls for service over the past week.
Here are just a few of them:
• On Saturday, October 11th at 1:35
a.m., Columbia Valley RCMP stopped a
1994 GMC Sierra on Windermere Loop
Road, near Highway 93/95 in Windermere. The driver, a 20-year-old Windermere resident, had an odour of liquor on
his breath and admitted to drinking alcohol prior to driving. He provided two
breath samples into two separate Alcohol Screening Devices, which both registered a “fail” reading. The young
driver was served a 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days.
• On Saturday, October 11th, a 51-year-old female
resident of Invermere called Columbia Valley RCMP
to report that her keys may have been taken from the
Pharmasave in Invermere. The woman advised that on
October 10th at approximately 5:25 p.m., she had left
her keys at the checkout counter and when she returned
they were gone. Police along with Pharmasave’s owner
reviewed the video surveillance, which showed the woman put her keys down and then, along with the cashier,
went back down an aisle to retrieve another item. Another woman is seen standing next in line, however she
does not take the keys while both the woman and the
cashier are gone. It was noted that the cashier returns
as the woman continues to shop and helps the “other”
woman who was next in line. The “other” woman appears to pick the keys up by accident and put them into
her purse with many of her own belongings that were
on the counter. Police are of the opinion that this was a
mistake and that the “other” woman may not have yet
noticed the foreign keys in her bag. Police updated the
woman with the lost keys regarding the outcome of reviewing the video surveillance and what appears to have
happened. She explained that her key chain had a Dodge
key, a house key and some charms on it. She and police
are hopeful that the “other” woman returns the keys to
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• On Saturday, October 11th, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Columbia Valley
RCMP stopped a 1998 Honda Civic on
Pine Ridge Mountain Run at Pine Ridge
Drive in Invermere as the driver was going very slowly. Upon approaching the
vehicle and speaking with the driver, an
odour of fresh marijuana was noted. The
21-year-old female driver from Radium
and 19-year-old male passenger were arrested for possession of a controlled substance. A search located approximately 10
grams of marijuana in the centre console of the vehicle
as well as two grinders. A bong was also located in the
backseat area. The marijuana and paraphernalia were
seized for destruction. The vehicle was then driven by a
sober friend as the female driver had admitted to smoking marijuana 30 minutes prior to driving. Charges are
not being pursued at this time.
• On Sunday, October 12th, Columbia Valley
RCMP were conducting patrols throughout downtown Invermere when a Honda Accord was seen driving
southbound on 7A Avenue in Invermere with no headlights on. Police conducted a traffic stop and the driver,
identified as a local 22-year-old male, showed multiple
signs of impairment. As a result, police entered into an
impaired driving investigation. After providing two samples of breath into two separate ASDs, it was found that
the driver was impaired. The vehicle was impounded for
30 days. Due to the driver’s level of intoxication, he was
brought to the Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment
and lodged in cells for ongoing monitoring. He was released the following morning when sober and able to understand that he was being served with documentation
advising him that he was now prohibited from driving
for a period of 90 days.
• On Monday, October 13th at 7:50 a.m., Columbia Valley RCMP received dispatch of a single vehicle
collision that occurred sometime overnight in the 1400
block of 7th Street in Invermere.
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FEEDING THE VALLEY — Valley rancher and outdoorsman Albert Cooper has left a legacy fund of almost three
quarters of a million dollars to the local food bank. Mr.
Cooper passed away in 2012 and his memorial service filled
the Invermere Community Hall.
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According to his friends and family, Mr. Cooper had
a unique and endearing personality, an incredible way
with horses, and fantastic knowledge of wildlife.
In 2000, a large bronze statue of a bighorn sheep
in Radium Hot Springs, named “Heading for Radium”,
was unveiled and dedicated in his honour, a gesture that
deeply moved a man who everybody recalled as being
extremely modest.
While the food bank goes through a planning process to determine what to do with the legacy fund, the
interest it generates will be used to fund healthy food programs for students who come to school without having
had breakfast and with no lunch; the Early Childhood
Development Team’s healthy eating program targeting
valley kids ranging in age from infants to six year olds;
the cooking program at J. A. Laird Elementary School;
and food and supplies purchases for the Women’s Resource Centre’s Safe Home program.
Some of the money will also be used for the food
bank’s ongoing program of annually providing about
800 hampers to 1,350 adults and 550 children from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen. The Columbia Valley Food
Bank spends $3,200 a month on its food hamper program and relies completely on charitable donations for
funding for all its programs.
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PERSPECTIVE
A valley of content
constituents
By Nicole Trigg
Pioneer Staff
This year’s local election is shaping up to be a fairly
uneventful one, and it’s hardly going out on a limb to
make this statement. With the top positions to the north
acclaimed, clearly there was no groundswell of discontent brewing large enough to off-seat Invermere mayor
Gerry Taft, now-Radium mayor Clara Reinhardt or Area
G director for the regional district Gerry Wilkie.
Furthermore, despite the rumours that have been
circulating for months, all previous councillors for Invemere (minus Spring Hawes) and Radium are wanting to
return, while each respective municipality has just two
non-incumbents making a bid for one of the four available seats. With Home Hardware’s Al Miller as one of
the two “fresh” faces in Invermere coming forward, it’s
practically a family reunion.
Where things promise to be slightly more exciting
is down south, where Canal Flats mayor Ute Juras, who
has been on council since Canal Flats was incorporated
in 2004, is being challenged by current councillor Dean
Midyette. And whereas in the last election, all the Canal
Flats councillors were acclaimed, this year the two incumbents, Marie Delorme and Paul Marcil, are surrounded
by the competition presented by three newcomers. That
there’s greater interest is likely indicative of the giant
strides Canal Flats has been making as a community over
the last several years, and promising for its future.
DTSS teacher Andrea Dunlop will have a tough time
ousting Area F director Wendy Booth, who has become a
political force to be reckoned with as the regional district
vice chair, a director at large for the UBCM executive and
a director on the CBT board. That Ms. Dunlop is one of
three local women to make a fresh foray into local politics
— the others being 22-year-old Kayja Becker (daughter of
realtor Ken Becker) who is vying for Invermere council and
Erin Gornik who is in the running for Canal Flats — is
promising, yet with only one woman in the Invermere race,
representation by both genders at this point in time is dicey.
Let the games begin.
Historical Lens
Windermere kids, 1949
In this image dated 1949 are the oldest children of Lewis Kelly at their home at the centre of the bay on Cemetery Street
in Windermere. From left to right are Ralph, 6, Shirley, 8, and Bobby, 10 and Bruce, 1. If you have any more information,
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Jumbo is a pie-in-the-sky resort
Dear Editor:
of skiers heading up this potentially hazardous mountain road. But that can all be mitigated with several
What a magnificent day last Saturday (Septem- millions more taxpayer dollars. But the taxpayers
ber 27th) was for a trip up to Jumbo! There were an won’t mind one bit as long as the proponent continawful lot of people up there and all seemed to be ues to offer their free consulting skills to match. enjoying the beautiful surroundings and marvelling
And surely, there will be busloads of skiers because
at the fall colours! it will take a steady stream of passenger busses along
I was there to have a look first-hand (yet again) with a vast number of private vehicles to feed the masat what was going on at Jumbo Glacier Resort sive body count that will be required to sustain the busi(JGR) and, as I travelled by one avalanche slope af- ness model that JGR says it will develop up there. ter another, I marvelled, yet again, at the enormous
Holy cow! Wow! Do the math! amount of water pouring out of the mountains,
How many 47-seat passenger busses will it take,
ready to wreak havoc during the next major rainfall. along with how many private vehicles, to get 6,000 skiNone of these hazards matter much at this point, ers per day up to Jumbo?
but they most certainly will when there are busloads
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October 17, 2014
LETTERS
Questioning the
public value of Jumbo
Dear Editor:
I spent this past Saturday (October
4th) at the Jumbo Wild Rally at kilometre 0.0 on the Jumbo Creek Forest Service Road. I was a participant in the rally, but I was also an observer, and three
things in particular were of real concern
to me, as a resident, elected official, and
taxpayer of Invermere. I noted that four of our local RCMP
force were also attending the rally — this
means 40 per cent of our region’s police
detachment were, literally, detached
from the valley and were instead up in
Jumbo Valley for the better part of the
day on Saturday. I would argue their
time would have been better spent providing police services for the Columbia
Valley communities where real people
actually live, not supervising the pouring
of concrete for a private development in
the woods.
This is not good news for our already challenged RCMP staffing situation in the valley. Obviously they get
their marching orders from further up
the chain.
I noted that many, if not most, of
the contractors working at the proposed
Jumbo Resort site were from the Lower Mainland and elsewhere around the
province — how soon JGR has forgotten their earnest commitment to creating local jobs. And finally, I noted that in their
hurried attempt to get started before
their 10-year old certificate of approval
expires next weekend (Editor’s note: This
letter was submitted prior to the October
12th deadline) — what were they doing
all that time? — both the developer and
the province appear to have conveniently
forgotten about many of the important
(and legally binding) commitments they
were required to be addressed before
construction began and before their October 12th deadline.
Together, these three observations
suggest that the public’s fears about this
boondoggle resort are beginning to materialize: a drain on local police forces;
failure to create local jobs; and lack of
clear provincial oversight for this controversial project. Not to mention the $1,000,000 of
provincial funding, and the $50,000 per
year of federal funding that this community with no people will siphon away
from communities in our region and
around the province.
Paul Denchuk
Invermere
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Province further cracks
down on distracted driving
By Dan Walton
Pioneer Staff
Stiffer penalties are in effect against those who are
caught driving distracted in British Columbia.
The $167 fine now carries three demerit points,
which lingers on a drivers’ ICBC record for five years.
The change to the law came into effect on Friday,
October 10th. Repercussions will have more of a compounding effect, as drivers with multiple offences will
be subject to insurance premiums and could face restrictions against driving privileges.
“[Before the changes,] if they kept paying the fines,
they didn’t lose their licence,” said Columbia Valley
RCMP Cpl. Brent Ayers.
The law against distracted driving is open to interpretation, but generally targets drivers that make use of
a handheld electronic device while on the road.
“Adding these new penalty points to the ticket will
quickly identify for us the drivers who see the fine simply as the cost of doing business,” said Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton in a government press release. “Some of them will have to pay a
driver penalty point premium, while others will more
quickly end up being monitored by the Superintendent
and possibly even prohibited from driving.”
A driver can get slapped with up to three demerit
points without penalization through ICBC, but premiums will be applied to insurance rates for those with
more. The minimum premium penalty costs an addi. . . ‘RCMP’ from page 4
The complainant, a 55-year-old local woman
reported that her 2003 Jeep Liberty had rolled out
of her driveway and down a steep embankment.
She believed that someone may have taken the
vehicle out of gear and then pushed it down the embankment. Police attended and located the vehicle
down a 50-foot embankment. The vehicle received
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tional $175 per year. Even if a repeat offender can afford the increase in insurance, he or she may become
suspended from driving.
“As points accrue, the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles may also identify a driver as high risk and monitor or prohibit them under the Driver Improvement
Program,” reads the government release. “B.C. will
continue to monitor the effectiveness of similar legislation in other jurisdictions and their fine amounts.”
It also states that the province is actively determining an appropriate increase onto the $167 flat rate fine.
In Ontario, distracted drivers now face fines as
high a $1,000.
Distracted driving statistics are mostly accumulated from the densely populated regions of B.C., said
Cpl. Ayers.
Because the nature of accidents in the valley —
commonly involving wildlife and less so dense driving
conditions — it’s not as easy to determine when distracted driving was the cause, he said.
“I would expect that a lot of laws come as problems
associated with more densely populated areas,” he said.
“Statistics wouldn’t support the problem as it occurs in
the valley.”
Regardless of what prompted the changes, Cpl.
Ayers is pleased to see them in place.
“Those who are habitually being distracted by their
cell phone aren’t necessarily stopping as a result of the
fine, because they feel they can get away with it,” said
Cpl. Ayers.
in neutral, and the emergency brake released.
The owner advised that they usually leave it in
gear with the emergency brake activated and doors
locked. Police determined that there were no witnesses or suspects. There was a slight downhill grade
from the location where the vehicle was parked next
to the embankment.
Police were unable to find any indication or
evidence that someone had entered the vehicle and
pushed it out of the driveway.
The vehicle was extricated by a local towing and
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. . . ‘Two’ from page 3
Upon reflection during the weekend, I am both humbled and excited,” said Ms. Reinhardt. “My role as Ms.
Conklin’s alternate to the regional district this past term has
helped to prepare me for the position (of mayor).”
Further south, Ms. Booth, in a press release, cited
her success in securing grants for flood mitigation and
other community projects during her past two terms,
her past experience working with various levels of government, and her desire to see through projects such as
the Windermere water system upgrades and mitigation
of flooding and sedimentation in Windermere Creek as
reasons for seeking a third term in Area F, one of the largest electoral areas in the RDEK.
“There is a lot of work ahead and I want to get on
with it,” said Ms. Booth in the release. “Water, its quality
and its impact, continues to be a crucial topic throughout the whole of Area F.”
The Pioneer attempted to contact Ms. Dunlop about
her bid for Area F director, but was unable to reach her
by press deadline.
In a press release, Ms. Juras cites her decade of
experience on Canal Flats council and nine years representing the village at the RDEK board of directors
as reason for her bid for a second term as mayor. She
also points to her involvement with projects such as the
trail to the source of the Columbia River, funding for
a walkway within the village, the $1.2 million arena
renovations, the Columbia Discovery Centre and the
upcoming water system upgrades.
“As this first term as mayor comes to a close for me,
I feel that there is still so much that I want to do to
move this wonderful village forward,” said Ms. Juras in
the release. “These past 10 years have been such an incredible experience that I’m not quite ready to hand over
the torch.”
Her challenger, Mr. Midyette, offers his role as chair
of the village’s Water System Upgrade Committee in
bringing the divisive water system upgrade issue to a
resolution under budget, and his vision for the future
. . . ‘Jumbo’ from page 6
Now, of course they won’t all go up and down the
hill daily as there will be accommodation for (pick a
number) of folks, but the accommodation can’t be built
until the infrastructure and lifts go in at, say, upwards
of $6,000,000 to $10,000,000 per lift. Will they all ski
from the one ski lift they will have to build, or do you
think JGR will actually build all of the lifts they have
proposed (how has that worked out for Kicking Horse
and Revelstoke?). I mean, wouldn’t that calibre of elite
skier require some vast terrain to ease the cost of a day
lift ticket and the (rather major) effort of getting there
all the way from the huge metropolis of Calgary after
passing by at least three major ski resorts that already
service that population? Of course, the proponent is
not just relying on these “local skiers” to drive the four
and a half to five hours from Calgary. They are also
expecting bunches from Europe and the USA! The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 9
of Canal Flats, as reasons for his bid to unseat Ms. Juras.
“I have drafted an economic development plan
which was debated and accepted by council at our October 14th meeting, with the implementation of the plan
forming the foundation of my (election) platform,” said
Mr. Midyette in a press release, adding he looks forward
to a mayoral candidate debate.
“During the last election cycle all (Canal Flats) candidates were acclaimed. There was no discussion around
a vision for the village nor was there a forum where the
candidates spoke publicly of their credentials or defended previous decisions,” he said.
Canal Flats has five candidates vying for its four
councillor positions — incumbent Marie Delorme, Erin
Gornik, incumbent Paul Marcil, Karl Sterzer and Roy
Webb (after incumbent Gilbert Delorme dropped out of
the race). Radium has five people in the running for four
councillor spots — Ray Abot, incumbent Karen Larsen,
incumbent Todd Logan, Tyler McCauley, and incumbent Ron Verboom. In Invermere, six candidates initially
declared their intent to run for councillor, but one (Karl
Conway) dropped out, leaving five candidates vying for
four spots — incumbent Greg Anderson, incumbent Justin Atterbury, Kayja Becker, incumbent Paul Denchuk
and previous councillor (2008-2011) Al Miller.
Mr. Taft said he’s surprised by how quiet this year’s
election is in Invermere, given that the last election in
2011 saw a total of 12 candidates (two for mayor, 10 for
councillor) run for the five spots on council.
For the Rocky Mountain School District No. 6
school board trustee positions, Invermere resident Rosemary Oaks will be trustee for electoral Area 4 by acclamation, and two candidates — Canal Flats resident
Amber Byklum and Fairmont Hot Springs resident Cory
Stanbury — will battle for the Area 5 trustee position.
Stay tuned for The Pioneer’s “Meet the Candidates”
feature, which will run in an upcoming issue. Weekly
questions will run in The Valley Echo for the next four
weeks, to which candidates will have an opportunity
to answer and provide readers with more information
about their positions on current issues.
In any case, there is this huge number of jobs that
will be created, albeit minimum wage jobs, but as the
valley folks are not so inclined toward accepting minimum wage jobs (there are already too many of these
much closer to their homes), JGR will have to rely
on even more Australians, New Zealanders, Germans,
etc. passing through these beautiful mountains to fill
these winter and summer jobs that are more about
the “experience” than the idea of looking forward
to a rewarding career that will pay a living wage…
perhaps the Mountain Resort Municipality of Jumbo
will be able to classify them as residents… just saying!
Now, if you haven’t driven up there in a while (or
at all, ever), it’s absolutely amazing up there right now
so go on up and see for yourself why this pie-in-thesky resort should remain exactly that… just saying!
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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil
Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C.29] - the CFA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:
On March 12th, 2014, at the Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment on
Athalmer Road, Invermere, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Columbia
Valley RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property,
described as: $2,448.30 CAD, on or about 23:12 Hours.
The subject property was seized because there was evidence that
the subject property would afford evidence in respect of an offence
(or offences) under section 354(1) (Possession of property obtained
by crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number:
2014-2323, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and
will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of
Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director
within the time period set out in this notice.
A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an
interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute
must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is
first published.
You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet
the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s
website, accessible online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture.
The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or
notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234
Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.
October 17, 2014
Orphaned grizzly cubs
relocated to Smithers
By Steve Hubrecht
Pioneer Staff
Two grizzly bear cubs orphaned when their mother
was struck and killed by a vehicle on the highway near
Canal Flats have successfully been transfered to a bear
rehabilitation centre in Smithers.
“It’s a sad story with a happy ending,” said local
conservation officer Greg Kruger, speaking to the fact
that the cubs were taken in by the Northern Lights
Wildlife Society, which is the only wildlife shelter in the
province legally allowed to rehabilitate bears.
Conservation officers received reports on the afternoon of Saturday, October 11th of bear cub sightings
on Highway 93/95 a few kilometres north of Canal Flats
at a spot where the highway passes through some wetlands. When they got to the spot, the officers found the
two cubs and the mother’s body.
“We think the mother had been dead for some time,
probably almost two days,” said Mr. Kruger, adding that
one of the residents who called the conservation officers
said the cubs had been coming into her yard on their own
to eat apples from an apple tree for about a day and a half.
“It’s unfortunate. Bears, and grizzlies especially, form
close family units. That’s why the cubs kept coming back
to their mother,” said Mr. Kruger.
He said the thick bush on the side of the road meant
people going by in vehicles saw the cubs, but not the
mother.
The officers tranquilized the bear cubs — one male
and one female, both born this year — and took them
back to a warm storage area in the District of Invermere’s
municipal government yard, where the cubs were given
apples and water. The next day (Sunday, October 12th)
the conservation officers drove to meet the members of
the Northern Lights Wildlife Society in Donald (north
of Golden), where the bears were transferred to the society and then driven to the centre in Smithers.
“It’s quite far away, but it’s the only licensed bear
rehabilitation centre in B.C.,” said Mr. Kruger. “The goal
is for them to over-winter at the rehabilitation facility.
They would not have been able to survive on their own at
this stage of their lives. Once they’re old enough and able
to survive on their own, they’ll be relocated back down
to this area, probably next spring or early summer.”
Mr. Kruger reminds drivers to slow down, allowing enough time to avoid hitting wildlife on the road.
To learn more about Northern Lights, visit www.wildlifeshelter.com.
CUB CAPTURE — Top: One of the cubs stays with its
mother when found by conservation officers off Highway
93/95 just north of Canal Flats on Saturday, October 11th
(the other cub is lying behind her). Middle:The cubs lie
tranquilized next to their mother’s body. Bottom: The tranquilized cubs get ear-tagged and transferred over to the staff
from Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter in Smithers, where
they were relocated. Photos submitted
WOOD WINNER — Mayor Ute Juras accepts the
WoodWorks Community Award of Merit from Bill
Billups, Technical Advisor for Canadian Wood Council/Wood WORKS! BC. Photo submitted
Discovery Centre
wins award for
Canal Flats
By Dan Walton
Pioneer Staff
The Columbia Discovery Centre has won Canal Flats the WoodWorks Community Award of
Merit for its support of the B.C. wood industry
and its commitment to use wood for the Columbia Discovery Centre.
The Union of BC Municipalities presents the
award at its annual convention each year during a luncheon with the Association of Kootenay
Boundary Local Government.
“The Columbia Discovery Centre is a log
cabin that’s been refurbished,” said Canal Flats
mayor Ute Juras. “One thing that qualifies
you for the award is an innovative way to put
wood to use.”
She said the cabin has been crafted specifically
to suit Canal Flats, and that it was the first time
that the village had applied for the award.
“We worked hard on that building to make
it what it is, and getting this recognition makes
us very proud,” said Mayor Juras, adding that the
framed award was revealed at the regular council
meeting on Tuesday, October 14th.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE
COLUMBIA VALLEY
MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS
MOVIE REVIEW
Box City blues
Summit Youth Centre co-ordinator Kelsey Prichard (in blue) organized a night of
homelessness at Pothole Park last Friday (October 10th) night, complete with a trash can
fire and a cardboard box village. Turn to page 17 to learn more about the project.
Photo by Dan Walton
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Movie Review: X-Men: Days of Future Past
Reviewed by Lizzie Midyette
X-Men: Days of Future Past
is a refreshing diversion from
the somewhat overdone prequel
film concept — the story before
the story — which has arguably
plagued comic book franchises in
recent years. While there is an element of time travel in which Wolverine is sent back in time, this
latest instalment in the mutantfriendly series manages to give us
plenty of screen time with our favourite mutants as well as satisfyingly moving the story forward.
Future Earth has been decimated by a war between
mutants and their human allies and a formidable
force. Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) is the lucky
mutant who gets to experience time travel in a
desperate play designed to protect the future
for humans and mutants alike. Cue a storyline
that includes robots designed to hunt down mutants, and the Sentinels’ evolution into hunting
humans who help mutants, and it’s really only
Wolverine who is strong enough to handle going
back in time 50 years!
The movie feels effortless and natural in the
plot’s twists and turns, and manages to strike a
fine balance between unpredictability and being
plausible as events play out on screen. It’s seamless in its ability to keep the viewer guessing
as to what’s happening and almost seems choreographed rather than directed in places. Star power is
what one could expect from an X-Men movie, yet there’s
an unassuming lack of hubris among the lead players.
The actors seem to have fun, and that’s what makes XMen very watchable! Of note is Peter Dinklage (Tyrion
Lannister, Game of Thrones), who seems so impeccably
talented that he outshines everyone else on screen in every role he plays. His performance in X-Men is perfect.
The scale of the movie as well as the fantastic storytelling sets it apart from recent comic book movie releases, and for those who found the previous X-Men offerings a little dull, Days of Future Past will help them fall
back in love with their favourite characters.
RATING: 9.5 OUT OF 10 HEADS
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Friday, October 17th
• 6 p.m.: Stage Fright at DTSS. Advanced tickets $30
family pass (4 people), Adults $10, child/students $8.
No family passes available at the door. Tickets available
at Glacier Peaks Gymnastics, 250-270-0273, Sobeys and
Main Street Fun and Games.
Saturday, October 18th
• 7 -10 p.m.: Pynelogs time Capsule launch party. Live
music, dancing, ghost tours, silent auction and cash bar. Be
part of the auspicious event to send a message to the next
century. For more information visit columbiavalleyarts.
com or call 250-342-4423.
Sunday, October 19th
• 5:30 p.m.: All Saints Church Edgewater will be holding
a pasta dinner at Edgewater community hall. Adults $10,
Children under 10 $5. Everyone welcome. Fundraiser for
the upkeep of Church and Cemetery.
• 5:45 pm.: Public skating at Eddie Mountain Memorial
Arena.
• 7 p.m.: Movie at the Windermere Valley Museum for
members and guests.
Monday, October 20th
• 5:30 p.m.: Barre Classes 4 week session. $40 members,
non members $60. For more information and sign up at
Valley Fitness Centre or visit shapeupinvermere.com.
Tuesday, October 21st
• 2 p.m.: Thyme for Gardening meet at the Columbia
Gardens. New members welcome. For more information
email [email protected] or call 250-342-3353.
• 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.: Registered Disability Savings
Plan: Information sharing seminar with Jason Elford
CFP and guest speaker RDSP expert David Clark,
at Windermere Lion’s Hall, Chamber of Commerce.
Cost is free, coffee and muffins will be provided.
Register by calling 250-342-5052 or online at attendee.
gotowebinar.com/register.
• 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: OPT clinic at the Invermere Health
Unit. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Confidential
service: low-cost birth control, and STI testing.
Wednesday, October 22nd
• 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every
Wednesday at the Curling Rink.
• 1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Senior’s Hall, $2.
Everyone welcome.
Thursday, October 23rd
• 3 - 8 p.m.: Climbing wall open at J.A. Laird School
every Saturday and Sunday.
• 8 p.m - 1 a.m.: Edgewater’s Infamous Halloween
Dance at Edgewater Hall. Dance, snacks, and prizes. $10
a ticket available at Pip’s Country Store, Edgewater post
office, Brisco General Store and Blue Dog Cafe. For more
information visit facebook.com/ERSevents or call
250-347-6489.
Tuesday, October 28th
• 7:30 pm.: At Pynelogs, Robert Bruce - Silent Films
with live piano. Tickets $15, Children $12, available at
Tiffany’s Thredz and at Pynelogs. For more information
visit columbiavalleyarts.com or call 250-342-4423.
Friday, October 31st
• 12 - 1 p.m.: Ask a Librarian / Drop-in tech support at the
Invermere Public Library. Every Thursday. For more info,
go to invermere.bclibrary.ca.
• 5 - 6 p.m.: Wine tasting with Erin in the Fairmont Hot
Springs Resort lobby every Thursday. Sample four B.C.
wines for $10/person. Ages 19+, registration not required.
• 7 p.m.: Texas Hold ‘em Tournament every Thursday at
Invermere Legion.
• 8 a.m.: The Rocky Mountain Rally returns to Invermere.
Some of the best off-road drivers in North America come
to Invermere for this exciting event. For information visit
rockymountainrally.com or Facebook.
• 4 p.m.: Zombie Walk. Meet at Pot Hole Park, shuffle to
the Station Pub. Free for all ages. Prizes for best zombie
costume.
• 6 - 8:30 p.m.: Booktacular Fright Night at the Invermere
Public Library. Drop-in for tricks and treats, stories, and
crafts on Halloween night.
Friday, October 24th
Saturday, November 1st
• 9 a.m.: Headbanger Festival: Come out and enjoy
a relaxing and educational weekend in Radium Hot
Springs, and see the Big Boys in action! Adults $10,
children under 12 $5. Events are geared around the
annual rut which happens in and around Radium. There
will be educational talks, tours and much more until
October 26th. For further information, visit events@
radiumhotsprings.ca or call 250- 347-6455. To register
visit radiumhotsprings.ca/events.
• 10 a.m.: Radium Hot Springs Library new Lego Club.
Ages 5 and up.
• 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.: Home Hardware Customer Appreciation
Day. Free Beef on a Bun (donations gladly accepted for
the CV Food Bank).
Saturday, October 25th
• 10 a.m.: Radium Hot Springs Library Halloween
crafts by Vera.
• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Beginner Acrylic Painting Workshop,
hosted by Painted Aspen Studio, at Pynelogs Cultural
Centre. $200, runs through October 26th. Register by
contacting [email protected] or
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• 10:30 a.m.: 2nd annual Monster Mash Dash, downtown
Invermere. Costume contest, sweet aid stations, lunch,
post-event trick or treating. Register online for the 5 or
10 km walk or run: monstermashdash.ca.
• 2 p.m.: Edgewater - Radium Hospital Auxiliary
Annual Hallowe’en Tea and Bake Sale. Admission $5,
at the Edgewater Legion Hall.
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Author examines unknown history
By Steve Hubrecht
Pioneer Staff
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A Kootenay author will be at the Windermere Valley
Museum this weekend to do a reading from his recentlyreleased book examining an oft-forgotten chapter of Canadian history.
Nelson-based Sean Arthur Joyce’s Laying the Ghosts
to Rest: Canada’s Home Children in the West delves into
the stories of Western Canada’s “home children” (kids
and teenagers from poor families in Britain sent to Canada, or other British colonies, to work as unpaid servants
in the latter half of the 19th and earlier half of the 20th
centuries), what Mr. Joyce calls a relatively unknown,
but incredibly significant chapter of Canadian history.
“For some reason this (the story of the home children) kind of flies beneath the radar,” said Mr. Joyce.
“But this is really fundamental to Canadian identity and
we need to explore that.”
Mr. Joyce said he feels quite well-versed in Canadian
history, but had never even heard the term “home children” until he began to research his own family tree in
2007. Immigration records showed his paternal grandfather came to Canada in 1926 with three other boys and
a chaperone, but no parents. This struck Mr. Joyce as
strange and a local genealogist told him his grandfather
was likely one of the “home children”. Mr. Joyce’s curiosity was peaked and he began the research that would turn
into Laying the Ghosts to Rest.
The book, which was launched in Calgary in May
and quickly reached the Calgary independent booksellers top ten non-fiction list, examines what happened to
kids who came to Western Canada as home children,
who were usually organized by immigration agencies
(some of them of questionable repute). Mr. Joyce looks
at how many of them were exploited for their labour or
were outright abused, and analyzes the ensuing impact
on the home children’s descendants. By some estimates,
four million people in Canada can trace their roots to
home children.
“For me, it was a big revelation to discover this in
middle age, and to realize this happened not only in my
family, but in so many other Canadian families,” said
Mr. Joyce. “My hope (with this book) would be that this
is no longer an obscure chapter in our history. This is
not just an exercise in mere curiosity, but an exercise in
personal and family identity.”
In the course of doing his research Mr. Joyce has
discovered, and visited, long lost relatives in the Dorset
county in Britain, where the Joyce family has lived for
hundreds of years.
“It was an incredible trip, and had I not done this project I never would have known about or connected with
these relatives,” he said, adding that he hopes other descendants of home children can make similar connections.
The Invermere reading is part of a Columbia Basin
Trust-sponsored book tour through the Kootenay region. The first edition of Laying the Ghosts to Rest numbered 1,000 copies and quickly sold out, and the book
is now into its second edition. Mr. Joyce has previously
authored two books on Kootenay history and two major
collections of poetry.
The reading at the Windermere Valley Museum
starts at 6 p.m. on Sunday, October 19th.
October 17, 2014
Valley songwriters
packing Pynelogs to party
By Dan Walton
Pioneer Staff
The songwriters of the valley are
about to celebrate the release of their latest record. The 20-or-so musicians will
be at Pynelogs Cultural Centre to be part
of the CD release party on Saturday, November 1st.
After the huge success of last year’s
Christmas in the Valley CD, Windermere
Valley Musicians Who Care put together
an album which can be enjoyed all year
round — Songwriters in the Valley.
And most of those songwriters will be
stepping out of the record and onto the
stage for their first full assembly.
“There’s a comradeship between musicians,” said Windermere Valley Musician
Who Cares member Bill Cropper. “You
make new friends, meet new people, and
you might get exposed to a new art form or
a new way of approaching something. It’s a
really positive experience.”
Each artist will take the stage to
share two or three songs from their repertoire. With the numerous musicians in
attendance, mashups and collaborations
are inevitable.
“They thrive off of playing for each
other as much as they do for the live
crowd,” he said, adding that the set time
will be unpredictable.
“Musicians are famous for not showing up on time.”
But the stage will be alive non-stop,
where musicians will be offering a full
range of genres from beginning to end.
“There’s everything from soup to
nuts,” Bill said. “It’s got everything from
country to western; folk music; hip-hop;
some blues — all kinds of interesting stuff.”
And just like the albums, the event
has been organized to share local talent
and keep money flowing in the valley.
Among the groups to have benefited from
the success of the two albums, the valley’s loudest band, Otters, received help
producing their first album, instruments
were purchased for local schools, and donations were made to the Columbia Valley Christmas Bureau, and Columbia Valley Food Bank.
“Purchasing the album helps spread
the money around the community. All
proceeds from the projects go back into
the local music community in one form
or another,” Bill said.
And Fraser Smith, also a member of
Musicians Who Care, says there’s much
more to the album than goodwill.
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All You
Can Eat
Environmental Assessment of the Proposed
Kootenay West Mine
Open House and Invitation to Comment
CertainTeed Gypsum Canada Inc. (Proponent) is proposing to develop
Kootenay West Mine (proposed Project). The proposed Project is a gypsum mine to be located 12km northeast of the Village of Canal Flats. The
proposed Project would mine the gypsum deposit at a rate of 400,000 t/
year and the expected lifespan of the mine is 38 years.
The proposed Project is subject to review under British Columbia’s
Environmental Assessment Act.
The Proponent must obtain an environmental assessment certificate
before any work can be undertaken on the proposed Project. However,
prior to submission of an application (Application) for a certificate by the
Proponent, Environmental Assessment Office of British Columbia (EAO)
must first approve the Application Information Requirements.
All comments received during this comment period in relation to the draft
Valued Components document will be considered.
The intention of seeking public comments is to ensure that all potential
effects – environmental, economic, social, heritage and health – that
might result from the proposed Project are identified for consideration as
part of the assessment process. At this stage of the process, the primary
intent is to receive feedback about the studies or information required for a
comprehensive environmental assessment.
EAO accepts public comments through the following ways:
•
•
Key to the Application Information Requirements is the identification of
Valued Components to be studied and the areas within which the studies
would occur. This is done through the Valued Component document which
EAO has now received and invites comments on.
In order to provide information about the Valued Component selection, EAO
invites the public to attend an Open House. There will be 2 Open Houses, to
be held as follows:
at:
on:
from:
.at:
on:
from:
CertainTeed Windermere Mining Operation’s
Training Room
1564 Windermere Loop Rd, Invermere, BC
Tuesday October 28th, 2014
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Canal Flats Civic Centre
8911 Dunn St. Canal Flats, BC
Wednesday October 29th, 2014
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
There are 30 days for the submission of comments by the public in relation
to the draft Valued Components document. The comment period will begin
on October 27, 2014 and end on November 25, 2014.
NOTE:
•
By Online Form at
http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca
By Mail:
Mike Peterson
Project Assessment Manager
Environmental Assessment Office
PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria B.C. V8W 9V1
By Fax:
Fax: 250-386-9610
An electronic copy of the Valued Components document and
information regarding the environmental assessment process are available
at www.eao.gov.bc.ca. Copies of the Valued Components document are
also available for viewing at these locations:
and
Canal Flats Village Office
8866 Grainger Rd.
Canal Flats, B.C. V0B 1B0
District of Invermere Office
914 8th Ave.
Invermere, BC V0A 1K0
If you are unable to participate at this time, there will be an additional
comment period during the Application Review stage when you will also
be able to provide comments to EAO on the proposed Project.
All submissions received by EAO during the comment period in relation to the proposed Project are considered public and will
be posted to the EAO website.
Have something to say? Letters to the editor can be e-mailed to [email protected]
WEDNESDAY
is pasta night!
At Mountain Flowers Restaurant
FairmontHotSprings.com • 1-800-663-4979
October 17, 2014
Phantom golf and a magic show
By Dan Walton
Pioneer Staff
Phantoms and a magician will be coming through
the valley to help raise some happy dollars for Glacier
Peaks Gymnastics East Kootenay, as well as the East
Kootenay Foundation for Health and Invermere &
District Hospital Fund.
Glacier Peaks will benefit from Abracadabra Show
Productions Inc. — a mind-boggling experience put
on by magician and illusionist John Kaplan, who’s
been in the magic business for more than 30 years.
Through a traditional magic show format, Mr.
Kaplan brings in a mix of music, dance, theatre, comedy, and audience participation.
The magic happens at David Thompson Secondary School on Friday, October 17th at 7 p.m. For tick-
DISTRICT OF INVERMERE
Tel: 250-342-9281 • Fax: 250-342-2934
2 bedroom – 4-plex
Comes with fridge, stove, washer and dryer.
Ph: 1-403-932-3006
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the District of
Invermere that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Mayor, four
Councillors, and one School Trustee, and that the persons nominated
as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:
MAYOR – One (1) to be elected
Tel: 250-342-9281 • Fax: 250-342-2934
VOLUNTEERS FOR THE
COMMUNITY FACILITY
FUNDRAISING WORKING GROUP
Are you excited about the new Community Hall?
Would you like to be a part of your community’s future?
The District of Invermere is searching for two enthusiastic individuals
to fill a volunteer role on the fundraising working group for the new
Community Hall.
With approximately two meetings a month, the position will be for a
length of 2 years with an option to continue if required.
The position will be part of a working group that organizes and applies
for different financial opportunities and grants to help fund the costs for
the new Community Hall.
To be considered for a position, the applicant cannot be an employee of
the District of Invermere.
Interested persons are requested to submit letters of application and
brief resumes including reasons for interest and related experience to:
.Mayor and Council
District Of Invermere
P.O. Box 339
914 – 8th Avenue
Invermere, B.C., V0A1K0
or to [email protected]
Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 22nd,
2014.
“It’s not just a heart-warming purchase to make
you feel like your money’s going somewhere nice —
it’s a really good album,” he said.
Both albums are easy to find at shops around the
valley, but for those without either album yet, a bundle deal will be on sale at the release party (the two
are currently sold separately for $20). ]Ben Cameron
of Woodshop Productions in Windermere is the
mixmaster who put both albums together.
“If thinking you’re going to go then don’t wait ,
the event’s going to sell out,” Fraser said.
Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at
Pynelogs or Tiffany’s Thredz.
And the event has garnered the attention of
Shaw Cable, which will have a crew recording the
show that will be featured as a promotion for the
Kootenays.
ets, email Cielle Cowles at [email protected]
or call 250-342-5732.
Meanwhile, phantoms have been roaming the golf
courses of the Columbia Valley. These generous golfers pay their green fees, but they don’t physically present themselves to play.
The fundraiser began on Monday, September 1st
and lasts until Friday, October 31st. This year’s tournament is the second annual Celebrating Health Care
Phantom Campaign, which will see Kootenay Savings
match all donations, offering huge help to the Foundation and the Invermere & District Hospital Fund.
To join the phantoms by adding your donation,
visit either Kootenay Savings branch in Radium
Hot Springs or Invermere, or go to www.ekfh.ca.
At the end of the campaign, one lucky donor will win
a $500 Kootenay Savings term deposit.
ESTATE SALE
GREATLY REDUCED!
. . . ‘Valley’ from page 15
Surname
Usual Names
Residential Address
or Jurisdiction
Taft
Gerry
Invermere
NOTICE OF ELECTION
BY VOTING
VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS
GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors
of the District of Invermere on:
Saturday, November 15th, 2014
between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
at the following location:
Lake Windermere Memorial Hall
709 – 10th Street, Invermere, B.C.
COUNCILLOR – Four (4) to be elected
Surname
Usual Names
Residential Address
or Jurisdiction
Anderson
Atterbury
Becker
Denchuk
Miller
Greg
Justin
Kayja
Paul
Al
Invermere
Invermere
Invermere
Invermere
Invermere
ADVANCE VOTING will be available to qualified electors as follows:
Wednesday, November 5th, 2014
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
– and –
Thursday, November 13th, 2014
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
District of Invermere Municipal Office
914 – 8th Avenue, Invermere, B.C.
ELECTOR REGISTRATION
There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors
for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required
to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements:
• 18 years of age or older on general voting day
• Canadian citizen
• resident of B.C. for at least 6 months immediately preceding the
day of registration
• resident of OR registered owner of real property in the District of
Invermere for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of
registration, and
• not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other
enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified
by law.
Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least
one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The
identification must prove both residency and identity.
Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification
(at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are
entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more
than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of
the property owners.
Kindry Luyendyk
Chief Election Officer
October 17, 2014
Pothole Park becomes Box City for Summit Youth
By Dan Walton
Pioneer Staff
Fifteen members of the Summit Youth Centre had a
first-hand experience with one of the most detrimental
effects of poverty last weekend.
On the evening of Friday, October 10th, Box City
was erected in Pothole Park in Invermere to serve as
the temporary shelter for those willing to spend a night
sleeping under a cardboard roof.
“If each kid at one point during the night thinks: ‘I
really want to go home’, that’s kind of the point,” said
Summit co-ordinator Kelsey Prichard. “It’ll give them a
little bit more insight once they’ve felt that.”
But homelessness isn’t as black and
white in the valley, Ms. Prichard said.
“We don’t have people literally living on the street here, but there are people without homes — basically couch
surfing. It’s definitely an issue here.”
And she said that around 50 per
cent of homeless youth in cities migrated there from rural areas.
Before immersing himself in the
cold of the night for the first time,
Summit Youth member Gavin Brock
already had strong beliefs about
homelessness.
“It’s horrible. Just because other
people have greater success in business doesn’t mean they should have
more money. It’s not fair at all.”
DOWN AND OUT — Left: Summit Youth member Gavin Brock crawls out
He said that through donations
of the shelter he built for himself in preparation for a night in Box City. Above:
and protests, he can help to mitiGabe Charron from Calgary works diligently to erect his sleeping quarters for the
gate the problem, but doesn’t expect
night.
homelessness to end anytime soon.
of extra blankets and cardboard building supplies, and
“If everyone pitched in, there
would be no problems,” he said. “It would be better if they could keep warm with hot chocolate and roasted
everyone shared, but I don’t think everyone’s going to do marshmallows heated over the trash can fire.
Shortly after sunrise, the Lions’ Club supplied the
that for a very long time.”
Ms. Prichard said the group was supplied with lots youth with a delicious pancake breakfast.
Tel: 250-342-9281 • Fax: 250-342-2934
OLD RUSSIAN OLIVE
TREE PROPOSAL
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL
Proposals shall be clearly marked “Old Russian Olive Tree” and delivered
to the following before 2 p.m. (local time) Friday, October 31st, 2014:
District of Invermere
914 - 8th Avenue
Box 339,
Invermere, B.C.
V0A 1K0
Attention: Chris Prosser
SCOPE OF THE PROPOSAL
The District is looking for artists who would like to create a piece of art
or furniture from the Russian Olive Tree that was at the Cenotaph. We
would like to hear what your intentions would be and if you are willing
to donate it or to be commissioned by the District to create a piece of art
for the District of Invermere.
The municipality reserves the right to reject Proposals from bidders who
are incapable of providing the necessary labour, materials, equipment
and adequate financial arrangements. Evidence of such competency
must be provided by the bidder when requested to do so.
Please visit the District of Invermere office or website for the full proposal
or questions.
The Columbia Valley Community
Foundation is accepting 2014
fall grant applications
from registered charities which support projects that
enhance the quality of life of Columbia Valley
residents from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen.
Deadline for applications:
October 31st, 2014
Granting guidelines and application forms available at
www.valleyfoundation.ca
For information on the granting process,
contact Sue Macdonald, 250-342-9881
or email [email protected]
“Building legacies in our
valley communities”
Columbia Valley
Local Conservation Fund
Request for Proposals
The Kootenay Conservation Program (KCP) and Regional District of East
Kootenay (RDEK) are seeking proposals for projects that will benefit
conservation in the area from Spillimacheen to Canal Flats utilizing the
Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund (CVLCF). To apply for funding
go to www.kootenayconservation.ca and click on the Local Conservation
Fund tab. Review the Terms of Reference paying particular attention
to Section 8 – Fund Design and then apply using the application form
provided.
CVLCF funding is available for conservation projects that result in the
reduction to a known threat to biodiversity. Projects that are technically
sound and effective, and provide value for money through partnerships
with other funders will have priority. Proponents must be a registered
not-for-profit organization, First Nations band, or local government.
Unqualified groups or organizations may partner with a qualified
organization. Multi-year projects are acceptable to a maximum three
years. A Technical Review Committee will review project proposals and
make recommendations to the RDEK for final funding approval.
Closing dates for project submissions is 4:30 p.m. October 31st, 2014.
Projects specific to land acquisition and/or conservation covenants may
be submitted at any time during the year.
Project proposals must be delivered by email to
[email protected].
October 17, 2014
YOUR MONEY
Gifting assets to adult children
When people think about estate planning, they often consider how they want to distribute their assets
upon their death. What some people overlook is the
opportunity to gift assets to their adult children prior
to their death.
This is a particularly important consideration for
retirees who have more than enough wealth to see them
through the rest of their lives. Here are some examples
of when gifting while living to one’s adult children can
make sense.
Tax savings
Contrary to popular belief, there is no gift tax in
Canada. One’s estate in British Columbia, however, is
subject to probate fees, which is essentially a death tax,
of 1.4 per cent. By gifting while living, one’s estate avoids
paying probate fees on the gifted assets.
Gifting can also lower a retiree’s tax bill while he or
she is alive. All things being equal, having less money
earning interest or capital gains means less tax payable.
Care must be taken when selecting assets to gift to
ensure there are no adverse tax consequences. With this
in mind, cash is the easiest and most cost-effective asset to gift, and one that some wealthy retirees have in
abundance.
In the case of a non-cash gift such as real estate or
securities such as a stock, transferring ownership of the
asset will trigger any unrealized capital gains. The tax
costs are the same whether the asset is gifted or sold,
and are attributed to the retiree as they were earned
during his or her ownership of the asset.
Income-tested programs
Those with lower taxable income qualify for more
assistance than those with higher income. A full Old
Age Security benefit is payable to those with an annual
income of up to $71,592, after which there is a 15 per
cent penalty of the excess over this amount. The benefit
is reduced to zero when one’s income exceeds $115,716.
BC Fair Pharmacare is a program that helps cover
the cost of eligible prescription drugs and medical supplies. One’s level of coverage is determined by their
income.
Another financial consideration is the possibility of
going into long-term care. Currently, people in publicly
subsidized long-term care pay up to 80 per cent of their
net income, to a maximum of $3,092.60 per month.
Tax traps
To deal with inheritance issues or save on probate
fees, some retirees will transfer 50 per cent ownership
of their primary residence to one or more of their children. What they often don’t realize is that in the eyes of
Revenue Canada, the amount that was transferred has
been disposed of.
Therefore, the acquiring party will start accruing
capital gains on their share of the asset, unless it is their
primary residence as well.
Another common manoeuvre is for retirees to put
their bank or brokerage accounts in joint name with
their children in hopes of skipping probate. This can
work, but must be handled in a specific way.
To be recognized as true joint tenancy, true ownership must be transferred. This can often be adequately
demonstrated by the child reporting half the account’s
income on their tax return.
If they don’t, the account could be ruled as an individual account instead of a joint.
In all cases, transferring ownership of assets or putting them in joint name should be carefully planned to
avoid costly tax problems down the road.
Final thoughts
Gifting money to avoid paying taxes isn’t a concern
of the government. The bulk of gifted money will always make its way back into the economy in one way
or another. For example, if people spend the money, it
helps to stimulate the economy.
If people use the money to pay down debt, that
leaves more discretionary income for them to spend.
If they invest it, it will be subject to further taxation at
some point.
If you would like more information about gifting,
speak to your financial advisor or accountant.
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October 17, 2014
SHUSWAP BINGO
Myth: Change your
ads all the time.
Readers get tired
of the same thing.
Tuesday, October 28th, 2014
Shuswap Band Office (In Basement)
Reality: Develop a good
campaign, or theme for your
ads. Stick with that one
campaign, and only make
small changes on
headlines or details.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Bingo starts at 7:00 p.m.
Door prizes, basket, 50/50 tickets, cash prizes,
silent auction, costume prize & concession
Silent Auction items: Dream catchers &
Copper Point Golf course gift card.
Call Dean or Cheryl at
250-341-6299 to find out more.
(The auction items will be closed at the end of Bingo)
For information contact Christine
Warbrick 250-341-1553
Perfectly Painted
premiers
By Dan Walton
Pioneer Staff
With 15 years experience as a painter, Beverly
Schembri knew what sort of enterprise to launch upon
moving to the valley last month.
Bev is the founder of Perfectly Painted, and she’s
open to residential and commercial, indoor and outdoor
jobs. She says that there’s no job too small, and she’ll take
on any job as big as she can handle. And if there’s a big
enough work order, Bev will extend her service area —
she’ll even be travelling as far as Red Deer to take on the
white walls of a brand new house.
Having previously lived in Calgary, she said her family and the beautiful scenery lured her into the valley, and
it wasn’t long before she noticed a need for a painter.
“People need to have the job done properly — when
I need my car fixed, I hire a mechanic,” Bev said.
And while she does the painting alone, Bev is always
joined by her silent partner, Jack.
“He seems to be a good ice breaker,” she said.
Bev discovered the Perfectly Painted name after
brainstorming with her daughter and said it’s her first
enterprise. She originally got into painting after discovering the gratification she could deliver.
“People work hard for their homes and want a sense
of professionalism,” she said. “I love the satisfied look on
people’s faces when it’s done.”
Bev guarantees satisfaction of her work and — although unlikely — will return if any mishaps need correction. She often paints with Behr and Deluxe brands,
but will use her clients’ preferred product.
For a quote on your next paint job, contact Bev by
calling 587-585-6565, or email [email protected].
(To exclude progressive jackpot)
Regular Games $25
(subject to sales)
The progressive Black out will be played as is.
$25 or $35 packages
(Other cards available after package is purchased)
OPEN TO EVERYONE...COME OUT AND HAVE A NIGHT OF FUN!
N E W S PA P E R
PAINT PRO — Perfectly Painted is now in operation in
the valley after the recent arrival of Beverly Schembri and
her silent partner Jack.
Photo by Dan Walton
PRIZES:
Bonanza $500
Odd/Even $500
All Specials $100 per game
KNOW THE NEW RULES
2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS
THIRD PARTY ADVERTISING
Third party advertising is any election advertising not
sponsored by a candidate or elector organization.
If you advertise as a third party from September 30 to November 15 in the 2014
Local Elections, you have new rules to follow under the Local Elections Campaign
Financing Act.
■ You must register with Elections BC as a third party sponsor before conducting
any advertising.
■ You must include your name and contact information on all advertising.
■ You must not sponsor advertising by, or on behalf of, a candidate or elector
organization.
More information on the new rules is available at elections.bc.ca/lecfa. Registration
forms and the Third Party Sponsor Guide to Local Elections in B.C. can be
downloaded at the Third Party Sponsors page.
Media outlets cannot publish or transmit election advertising on General Voting Day,
Saturday, November 15, 2014.
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October 17, 2014
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An Evening of Commemoration and Remembrance
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Special Thanks to our Tree of Lights Sponsors
Please find your Tree of Lights form at the Hospice
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Local automotive technician
up for national award
prompted an in-depth interview and huge spread within
the pages of the prestigious magazine, he said.
“The magazine has a panel who decides who moves
What could be better than operating a one-of-a-kind forward. They interviewed me and they interviewed
environmentally conscious automotive service centre in Steph and decided that I was going to go on in the comInvermere with your lovely wife and two good friends? petition,” said Aaron.
How about being featured in a multi-page spread in
The whole idea behind the competition is to recogan automotive trade magazine that goes to all shops nize ambassadors of the trade. So for Aaron, his “green”
throughout the country, and being one of three mechan- focus within an industry not well known for lessening
ics up for a Canadian Technician of the Year award from its environmental impacts is what sets him apart from
Canadian Technician Magazine?
your average mechanic, and is what caught the eye of
Well, if you are Cleanline Automotive’s head wrench the magazine.
turner (no grease
“It’s not just the
monkeys in this
guy with the best
shop), Aaron Van
technical skills. The
de Kemp, then all of
competition is more
this is just another
about
technicians
day in your fabulous
that stand out in their
life. Oh, add in two
community in a posiamazingly wondertive way,” he said.
ful daughters too, as
The winner of
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By Joshua Estabrooks
Special to The Pioneer
Your Local
COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE
Professionals
Over 10 years of
real estate experience!
Glenn Pomeroy
MaxWell Realty Invermere
1214-7th Avenue, Invermere, B.C.
[email protected]
Cell: (250) 270-0666
Office: (250) 341-6044
Fax: 866-600-0673
ROCKIES WEST REALTY
INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
492 Highway 93/95
CELL: 250-342-5889
TOLL FREE: 1-877-347-6838
FAX: 1-866-788-4966
[email protected]
www.rockieswest.com
Ken MacRitchie
MaxWell Realty Invermere
1214-7th Avenue, Invermere, B.C.
[email protected]
Cell: 250-342-1565
Office: 250-341-6044
Fax: 250-341-6046
October 17, 2014
HERE TO SERVE YOU
Sales ~ Service ~ Installation
Judy: (250) 341-1903
www.valleysolutions.ca
[email protected]
SOLUTIONS FOR THE
VACATION HOME OWNER
SINCE 2006
• House Checking
• Complications • Details
TRIPLE J
UNIVERSAL
DOORS & EXTERIORS
Window Cleaning
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Jim Detta
Arnold Scheffer
250-342-6700
250-349-7546
Canal Flats, BC
[email protected] • unidoorext.ca
● Free Estimates ● Fully Insured
Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential
• Air Conditioning/Heat Pumps • Fireplaces
• Full Heating and Ventilation Systems
Kitchen cabinet &
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Call for your FREE consultation and estimate
Westridge Cabinets Dealer ~ Granite and Quartz Counter Tops
Come visit our showroom,
492 arrow rd., unit 1b
250-342-hoMe (4663)
WETT Certified
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Cleaning and Repair Specialists
• Pruning and Removal of
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• Stump Grinding
• Fully Insured & WCB Covered
You name it!
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250-342-1355
After Hours Call: 250-342-3830
Invermere and East Kootenay Region
YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP for all home maintenance from
raking your lawn to renovating your entire house.
Keep your local companies alive. Why go to Golden when
you can get your tree services right here in Invermere!
THE VALLEY’S LARGEST
WINDOW COVERINGS SHOWROOM
New Home Construction
• Roller Shades
• Roman Shades
• Cellular Shades
• Vertical Blinds
• Automation
• Residential & Commercial
492 ARROW RD., UNIT 1B
250-342-HOME (4663)
HAVE A PARTY AND GET FREE JEWELLERY!
Call Judy ~ 250-341-5245 • Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Pleated Shades
• Horizontal Blinds
• Shutters
Come visit our showroom,
[email protected] • cell 250 270 0745
• Gel Nails & Pedicures
• Coloured Gel • Nail Art
EXPERIENCE
Please call Steve ~ a real local you can trust! 250-342-1791
• Journeyman Carpenter
• Contracting
• Framing/Siding/Finishing
• Timberframe
• Custom Log Railing & Decks
Scott Wilisky
OVER
30
YEARS
A fun get-together with friends and gorgeous free Sterling Silver
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See how Silpada Designs gives you all that and more by
booking a Silpada party…
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Rose-Marie Fagerholm
Independent Representative
250-341-5956 • [email protected]
SHOLINDER & MACKAY
EXCAVATING Inc.
Septic Systems Installed ~ Pumped ~ Repaired
Prefab Cement Tanks Installed
Water Lines Dug and Installed
Basements Dug
WINDERMERE 250-342-6805
October 17, 2014
HERE TO SERVE YOU
ROSS‛S POOLS & SPAS
Commercial – Residential
Installation – Maintenance – Repairs
Darren Ross
Box 72, Canal Flats, B.C.
V0B 1B0
Cell: 250-341-7727 • Fax: 1-778-523-2426 • [email protected]
TIMBER FRAME SPECIALISTS
Experience & Expertise
Computer Aided Design
Traditional Joinery
Advanced Fabrication
Rocky Mountain
Timber Frame
Solé Decor n’ More
Boutique style with a sunshine smile!
Brenda E. Werbisky, CID
Interior Designer
403-861-8782
•DESIGN •SUPPLY •MANUFACTURE •INSTALL
[email protected]
www.studio222calgary.com.
RockyMountainTimberFrame.com
[email protected] 250-688-4423
RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO
Automotive Repairs
7 days a week
GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL
Invermere
(250) 341-6888
www.cordnerarchitect.com
Residential & Commercial Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Freight & Passenger Depot
Bus: 250-342-9692
7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs
Cell: 250-342-5241
(250) 347-9726
Beverley Schembri
Windermere, B.C.
and surrounding area
Call or email for a free estimate
Phone: 587-585-6565
email: [email protected]
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Specialists
Truck Mounted System • Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed
Dean Hubman
Certified Technician
250-342-3052
Lambert
Toll Free: 877-342-3052
[email protected]
V0A 1K4
Fax: 250-342-9644
[email protected]
Phil Bibby
Journeyman Carpenter
SPRAY FOAM
INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS
250.341.1995
[email protected]
pennerinsulation.com • 250-342-2001
New Homes • Custom Builds • Renovations Big Or Small
Box 802 | 422 – 14th Street | Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0
Hourly or
Contract
Rates
Available
Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.
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service for interiors and
exteriors
RR#4 2117 - 13 Avenue
• Excavator • Mini-Excavator • Bobcats • Dump Truck
• Compaction Equipment • Street Sweeping • Underground Services
• Site Prep • Road Building • Land Clearing • Landscaping • Basements
Trevor Hayward
(Owner/Operator)
250-342-5800
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J. Douglas Kipp, B. Sc. (Pharm.)
Laura Kipp, Pharm D.,
Irena Shepard, B.Sc. (Pharm.)
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Open Monday - Saturday
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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PHONE: 250-342-3031
PHONE: 250-347-9350
FAX: 250-342-6945
FAX: 250-347-6350
Email: [email protected] • Toll Free: 1-866-342-3031
Concrete Pump • Sand & Gravel
Heavy Equipment Rentals • Crane Service
Proudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years
For competitive prices and prompt service, call:
250-342-3268 (plant) 250-342-6767 (office)
October 17, 2014
HERE TO SERVE YOU
Kootenay Cribbing, Ltd.
Established 1976
JOHN WOOD
DURAFORM SYSTEM
THE FOUNDATION CONTRACTOR OF CHOICE
PH: 250-345-2188 • CELL: 250-342-1289 • [email protected]
Your Local
Pest Control
Professionals
Scott Postlethwaite
250-688-1235
CVCC Contractor/
Trade Builder of the Year
2008
www.invermerepc.com
Insured-Bonded-Licensed
GLD
Landscaping Ltd.
New hours and days of operation:
Monday - Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The coin Laundromat will be open
from Monday - Sunday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
www.gldltd.com
507A - 7th Ave., Invermere • 250-342-6610
•
•
•
•
Doors
Windows
Flooring
Painting/
Interior/Exterior
• Kitchen
Renovations
250-342-5682
• Bathroom
Renovations
• Additions
• Decks
• Finish Carpentry
• Basement
Renovations
5077 FAIRMONT RESORT RD., FAIRMONT BC
EMAIL: [email protected]
• FURNACES • HEAT PUMPS • AIR CONDITIONING • FIREPLACES
• HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
385 Laurier Street,
Invermere, B.C.
Phone: 250-342-7100
www.diamondheatingandspas.com
[email protected]
1710 10th Avenue – Invermere, BC V0A 1K0
Invermere Dry Cleaners Ltd.
FAIRMONT RIDGE
RENOVATION
Residential, Commercial
Electric Furnace and Hot Water Tank
Repair and Service
For All Your Electrical Needs
Lawn Maintenance
• Trusses • Engineered Floors • Wall Panels
Everett Frater Enterprises
Phone: 250-347-9228 • Cell: 250-342-5645
Tel:250.341.6075
Fax:250.341.3427
Email:[email protected]
www.duskbuildingsystems.com
Septic Tank
Pumping
Portable
Toilet Rentals
•Completesewer/drainrepairs
•Awellmaintainedsepticsystem
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• ReadyMixConcrete
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• Over50coloursavailable
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Phone: 250-342-6452 • 250-342-3773 • Cell: 250-270-9444
All products are available at 9120, Hwy 93/95 which is five kilometres north of Tim Hortons
1320IndustrialRoad#3
Box159,Invermere,B.C.
V0A1K0
Dale Elliott
Contracting
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•
•
•
•
Interior Finishing
Kitchen and Vanity
Cabinets
Counter tops
Small Renovations
Decks and Interior Railings
250-341-7098
Invermere, B.C.
BOUTIQUE VACATION HOME
MANAGEMENT RENTAL SERVICES
“Proven and successful Management and
Marketing Services for your Vacation Home”
“Trip Advisor Vacation Rental of the Year 2011 and 2012”
Call or visit online
PH: 1-888-711-ESCAPE (3722) • WEB: www.cobblestonecreek.ca
REGISTERED DISABILITY SAVINGS PLAN
INFORMATION SHARING SEMINAR
Understanding the Plan, Eligibility, and Application Process
The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is the most powerful financial
investment tool for Canadians living with disabilities. Individuals, organizations,
and professionals are invited to attend this free information sharing seminar.
Hosted by Jason Elford, CFP©
With Guest Speaker
RDSP Expert David Clarke,
Vice-President, Sales for BMO Global Asset Management
Tuesday, October 21st, 2014
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
At Windermere Lion’s Hall,
Chamber of Commerce, 651 Highway 93/95
or register online at:
attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6533075253019907586
COST: FREE
COFFEE AND MUFFINS will be provided
If possible, please register in advance by calling 250-342-5052
1-877-342-5052 | www.ckmkwealth.ca | [email protected]
Commisions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund
investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed,
their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.
October 17, 2014
A path to financial security for
individuals with disabilities
By Jason Elford
Submitted
If you or a loved one has a designated disability, the
Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) could be the
perfect way to help secure a solid financial future.
The RDSP is a federally-funded investment program designed to help disabled adults or the parents
of disabled children build up significant amounts of
money for expenses later in life.
Mary-Ann came to me for personal financial planning advice. She said her adult son, Josh, had learning
difficulties.
He had been assessed when he was younger and the
results showed he was developmentally delayed. Josh
lived at home with his mother, was a skilled gardener,
and spent his time researching plants, mixing soil, and
harvesting and selling his produce.
Mary-Ann was his sole provider and she had concerns about his financial future, as she was planning to
retire within the year.
Mary-Ann wanted to know that her son had his
own source of financing and something to fall back on
when she was retired.
I asked Mary-Ann if she had heard of the RDSP
program. She had, but really didn’t understand what
was needed.
“It all seems so complicated. No one has ever understood it or explained to me what I need to do to get
started,” she said.
The main requirement is to apply for a Disability
Tax Credit. Once we gathered all the required medical
information, Mary-Ann was able to refile her previous
tax returns and generate over $10,000 in tax refunds.
After that, we set up a RDSP.
Immediately, Josh was able to obtain $7,000 in
government bonds before a single contribution was
made to his RDSP. Mary-Ann then contributed $3,500
from her tax refund to her son’s plan and he received a
matching grant of $10,500. By completing the required
documents and contributing a small amount towards
her son’s future, they were able to receive $27,500 in
benefits.
For further information and to register, please call
Jason Elford at 250-342-5052 or just attend our informational workshop on October 21st at 4:30 p.m. at the
Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce/Lions’ Hall
located at 651 Highway 93/95.
Jason Elford CFP® is registered to sell mutual funds
through Portfolio Strategies Corporation.
HERE TO SERVE YOU
Body Revive
Fitness
All Fitness Levels
Training
All Ages
Call for Fall specials!
Jennette St. Jean
250-262-9515
[email protected]
Handyman
Home Improvements
Lawn Maintenance
Concierge Services
Off-Season Home Checks
and more…
CFES Certified Personal Trainer
CFES Certified Weight Trainer
CFES Certified Group Trainer
At Chore
Service
“We do it for you”
Al Kaulback, owner
250-346-3199
250-341-5926
[email protected]
From Framing
to Finishing
Al Tallman
Call Al at
• PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
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• LANDSCAPING & DESIGN
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October 17, 2014
PIONEER CLASSIFIEDS
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Phone: 250-341-6299
Fax: 1-855-377-1312
GARAGE SALES
ANNOUNCEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT
CHEERS & JEERS
LOST AND FOUND
COMMERCIAL SPACE
Garage Sale Sat. Oct. 18th, 4862
Timber Ridge Rd. 9 a.m. - 3p.m.
Misc. kitchen, household, outdoor
furniture log futon, cd’s and much
much more.
ALCOHOLICS
ANONYMOUS
Al-Anon. Are you concerned
about or affected by someone
else’s drinking? If so, please join
us. Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday
in Invermere at 7:15 p.m. at
the Canadian Martyrs Catholic
Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind
the Invermere hospital). For
information, please call 250-3428255.
Jeers to the person who picked up
the mountain bikes on the side of
the highway near Settlers Rd. on
Sunday Oct 5th. Someone lost their
bikes off their trailer; we tracked
down the owners and left them for
the owners to retrieve them. When
they got there - the bikes were
gone. If it’s not yours - it’s stealing!
Do the right thing and turn them
into the police.
Found: Cat in the Highlands, solid
grey long hair neutered male. At
least 1.5 – 2 years old. Very friendly,
call ICan 250-341-7888.
Great opportunity in Radium
Hot Springs. For sale 5,600 sq-ft
building, land, and equipment.
Zoned C1. Great visibility off
Hwy 93 coming and going to
Calgary. Also has 2,500 sq ft
suite on lower level. Parking
for 30 or more cars. New patio,
priced to sell at $799,000.
Call 250-347-9848 for more
information. Serious inquiries
only. No agents please.
Yard sale, Sat. Oct. 18th, 9 a.m.
- noon, lots of baby/kid, sports,
household and kitchen items etc...
4745 Blakley Pl. Radium.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Narcotics Anonymous meeting now
available. Thursdays at 8 p.m. Call
250-342-1071 for more info.
S
If alcohol is causing problems
or conflict in your life, AA can
help. All meetings are at 8 p.m.
For more information, please call
250-342-2424. Columbia United
AA, Invermere: Saturday, Sunday,
Tuesday, and Wednesday at the
BC Service Building, South End –
624 4th St., Invermere. Radium
Friendship Group: Friday at the
Catholic Church, East Side of Main
St. With the exception of Tuesday,
all meetings are open.
S
Michelle
Leibel
Cutshaw
OBITUARY
CHEERS & JEERS
Cheers to Mountainside clubhouse
staff for a great smorg and dance
with Billy Kulyk. Well done!
Cheers to Sandy and Brenda for
providing the Welcome Wagon
in our community. Also, to all the
businesses that contribute. The
kindness in this town is wonderful
and much appreciated.
CHEERS to all of the wonderful
ladies at the Options Clinic.
Volunteering your time every first Cheers to the Martin Morigeau
and third Tuesday of the month Elementary School for the
is greatly appreciated. I feel so wonderful Open House BBQ. It was
welcome and comfortable when I a huge success.
CHEERS & JEERS
am there!
Sponsored by
Michelle leaves her children Karisa (11) and Logan
(9), her parents Doug and Joyce Leibel, her four
siblings and spouses, numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held in Radium Hot
Springs at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, on Saturday,
October 25th at 11 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the
Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley
Box 925 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0
Pioneer Classified Advertising 250-341-6299
NEWHOUSE
MULTI STORAGE
Various sizes available.
Now with climate-controlled units.
Call 250-342-3637.
STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes,
easy access, immediate availability,
long-term or short-term. Deck
Properties Warehouse, Industrial
Park: 250-342-3166.
Large garage/shop for rent right in
town. 35’ x 40’ with 12ft ceilings.
On large lot so plenty of space
outside and lots of storage inside
as well. Perfect for contractors with
equipment etc. $800/mo, damage
deposit required. Call for more info.
403-819-7494.
OFFICE SPACE
1968-2014
Surrounded by her parents and four siblings in the
Invermere Hospital, Michelle passed from this life,
at the age of 46, on October 10th, 2014 after a 7-year
battle with MS. Born and educated in Calgary she
became a high school math teacher and worked in
the Calgary Catholic School System for 16 years. At
her request, she resided at Columbia House since
June 2014. She spent every summer, holidays and
weekends each year in her parent’s vacation home
since she was 5 years old.
STORAGE
Jeers to the dead black fly in my
soup at my favorite lunch spot.
Why did you have to go ruin a good
thing?
Cheers to Sobeys for fresh quality
produce, low prices and great
selection. Hooray for Air Miles.
Cheers to Helen at VFC for calling
the night before about a cancelled
6:15 am yoga class. The extra
sleep-in was appreciated. Superb
customer service!
A BIG delicious cheers to Kicking
Horse Coffee for catering our lunch
meeting. I’m pretty sure more
people attended knowing there
was great food!
Cheers to the Post Office staff for
their excellent service! Your help
was very much appreciated.
Great Big Cheers to Mike and
the boys (men) at Mister Tire in
Invermere for the outstanding
customer
service.
Their
responsiveness displays another
good reason for shopping local.
Cheers to the man in the truck who
stopped to warn me I was about to
pass a grizzly on my run on highway
95, and for driving closely until I
was safely past! Double cheers to
the couple who stopped to check if
I was okay when they saw a truck
“following” me!
Cheers to Kim who made two
delicious pumpkin pies for us on
short notice. As she put it, “Paying
it forward”.
Cheers to Turkey day. The food was
so good. Jeers to the turkey coma
that always comes afterwards.
For Lease: Micro office space,
Panache Bldg., 250 - 300 sq. ft. each.
All new, available immediately.
Phone 250-342-5805.
COMMERCIAL SPACE
Commercial space for rent,
503 7th Ave., formerly
Valley Spas, 1,950 sq. ft.,
call 250-342-0603 or 250341-5845.
NEWHOUSE
MULTI STORAGE
24 x 36 shop power included,
propane heat at tenant’s expense,
$650/mo first and last D.D.
required. Contact
Newhouse Multi Storage
250-342-3637.
2,425 sq. ft. prime commercial
space located at 1313 7th Ave.
across from the Invermere Inn.
Phone Leo at 250-342-3134.
Rare retail opportunity!
Store front on main street in
downtown Invermere for lease.
Formerly The Great Canadian Dollar
Store. 2,100 sq. ft., additional
parking available behind the
building. Low rates call 1-403-6128813 for info.
Commercial/retail/studio space for
rent in Windermere. Various size
units. 250-342-6255.
For lease 1,225 sq.ft., call BRUCE
250-342-5478.
ACCOMMODATION WANTED
Mature single person looking for
a pet-friendly 1-bdrm apartment.
Invermere preferred, long-term
rental. Will consider a basement
apartment if there is a wood stove.
Please contact 250-341-6299 ext.
115 days, 250-409-4104 evenings.
2-bdrm furnished accommodation
required in the Fairmont Hot
Springs/Invermere area. Please
contact 1-519-993-7055.
SUITE FOR RENT
Invermere: affordable 1-bdrm and
2-bdrm apartments. $600 - $800/
mo. Includes all utilities. 250-3411182.
Bachelor suite, available Nov. 1st,
$580/mo includes cable, internet,
heat and lights. Partially furnished,
N/S, N/P, no partiers. Three blocks
from downtown, 250-342-6178.
October 17, 2014
SUITE FOR RENT
HOUSE FOR RENT
HOUSE FOR SALE
FIREWOOD
SERVICES
SERVICES
Radium: Fully furnished units for
rent. Bedsitting, 1-bdrms, 2-bdrms.
N/S, pets negotiable. Call Joan at
250-342-7517 to view and check
availability. Rent includes heat,
hydro, cable and all linens.
STARTING AT $500/mo.
Small 3-bdrm, house in
Windermere. N/S, N/P, $900/mo,
phone 250-342-6255.
4-bdrm, 2 and a half bathroom
townhouse for sale in Swansea
View. Phone for details. 250-3415216.
Firewood, bagged or bulk, free
local delivery. 250-342-3040 or
[email protected].
Home Building
and Renos
“I would happily recommend
Shannon’s Blinds. Her service
was outstanding, and she went
above & beyond our expectations.
The quote was fair and install
was absolutely painless. I will be
passing her name on to all our
friends.” Lynette
New – “Drapery & much more”
Phantom Retractable Screen Doors
Shannon’s Blinds & Designs
250-342-5749.
Basement suite for rent next to
Westside Park. 250-342-6534.
HOUSE FOR RENT
2-bdrm, older, cozy, furnished log
cabin. Large yard, quiet, suitable
for one or two adults only. No
washer/dryer, includes basic cable
plus utilities. References a must,
available Nov. 1st, $875/mo.
Phone 250-342-9636 and leave a
message.
Windermere, furnished, 1-bdrm
home, lovely yard, N/S, pets
considered, references required.
$650/mo plus hydro. 403-619-1540.
CONDO FOR RENT
CONDO FOR RENT
IN ASPEN BUILDING
in Radium, 2-bdrm, 2 bath, $900/
mo includes utilities. N/P, N/S.
Available right away, call 403-6903166.
CONDO FOR SALE
Located in Invermere, this well
appointed condo features superior
construction and R2000 certified.
2-bdrm, 2 full bath, all on one floor.
Close to shopping and beaches. 5
appliances. Perfect as your new
home or great rental property
revenue. Furniture negotiable, move
right in! $285,000 firm, serious
inquiries only, 250-342-2274.
MISC. FOR SALE
Seasoned birch, larch and fir
firewood for sale. 250-409-9259.
Epa wood stove, asking $1,300
O.B.O. 250-342-9390.
VEHICLES FOR SALE
Due to arthritis selling my complete
supply of knitting and crochet
goods. Includes books, patterns,
accessories and yarn. $300 O.B.O.,
250-349-5424.
Independently Owned and Operated
492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC
Kim Collens
Representative
toll free: 1.877.342.3427
cell: 250.342.1671
[email protected]
www.kimcollens.com
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BACON & ONION FOIL PACKET POTATOES
2 - 3 sheets heavy-duty
Foil
1 pkg Onion Soup mix
10 - 12 baby Red
Potatoes, sliced thin
1 small Onion, thinly sliced
1 cup Cheddar Cheese, grated
Salt & Pepper to taste
3 tblsps Butter
Sour Cream for Serving
Spray each sheet of foil with cooking spray.
Top each piece with equal portions of potatoes, bacon and
soup mix.
Add salt and pepper and 1 tblsp butter to each packet.
Wrap securely.
Grill for 20 - 30 minutes or bake in the oven at 350 for 35
minutes. Serve with sour cream.
See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com
Home Of The Week
FITNESS
For sale weight bench, barbell,
curling bar, 4 dumbell bars, over
200 lbs of weights. $100 O.B.O. Call
250-342-7313 after 18:00 hr.
FIREWOOD
Support Rockies Hockey firewood.
Larch, fir, and pine split and
delivered. Call 250-342-6908.
Pine firewood, cord or halves. 250341-7290.
Rockies West Realty
For Sale, low kms, 2009 Toyota
Tacoma 4wd, 6 cylinder, 4 liter,
64,000kms, with canopy, $23,900
O.B.O. 250-341-5281.
For Sale
Don’t see it here?
Check out our private
sale listings in our
Valley Echo
Publications!
Sell it faster with us!
Call Cheryl Williams
at 250-341-6299.
VEALLEY
CHO
The Invermere
Chakra Yoga at Hot Springs
Studio in Fairmont. Evening
classes to relieve stress/calm
your mind/get bendy.
Sundays at 7:30 p.m.
Drop-in $15 or punch cards/
memberships available. Visit
www.hotspringsstudio.ca
or call/text 250-409-4433.
CHILDCARE
Dragonfly Discovery Children’s
Centre, a licensed preschool facility
is now accepting children ages 2.5
years to 6 years. Now open 8:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Drop-in children
welcome. We now have bunnies
on site! www.dragonflydiscovery
centre.com or call Charlotte at 250270-0058.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Intuitive Reader
250-342-1713
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505-7th Avenue Invermere
Open Tuesday-Saturday
10-5 or by appointment.
Look for the red door behind
the Invermere Laundromat!
www.kimberleyrae.ca
or 250-342-5102
Dryer Vent and Furnace Cleaning
and inspections. Call AQUAIR today!
250-342-5089.
Water treatment and purification,
includes drinking water systems,
softeners and conditioners, iron
filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-342-5089.
Heaven’s Best Carpet and
Upholstery Cleaning.
Environmentally friendly products.
Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213 or
visit www.heavensbest.ca .
KJ’s Residential Cleaning:
Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, movein/move-out. 10 years experience,
reasonable rates, references.
Call Kathy at 1-403-390-2050.
Fiona Millar, AEP
N E W S PA P E R
Did we mention the views? This top floor beauty is fully
upgraded and offers the 3-bedroom lock-off floor plan
for the ultimate in flexibility. Great Price! Great Views!
Chuck Newhouse Builders
250-342-3637
[email protected]
Cheryl Williams
Advertising Sales
Ph: 250.341.6299 • Cell: 250.409.9292
[email protected]
kimberleyrae.ca
photography studio
picture framing
passport photos
…look for the red door behind
the Invermere Dry Cleaners!
250-342-5102
HELP WANTED
Invermere Petro-Can is currently
accepting resumes for F/T and
P/T employment. Apply in person
to 185 Laurier Street, Invermere
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Dusk Building Systems is
currently hiring employees for
their truss and wall panel plants.
Please submit resume to info@
duskbuildingsystems.com or fax to
250-342-3427.
Black Forest Restaurant is hiring a
Full Time Server and kitchen help.
Previous experience required in
a busy upscale restaurant. Email,
call or drop off resume. careers@
blackforestrestaurant.com
250-342-9417.
M & H Logging is looking for
experienced people to start
immediately. Competitive Wages
and Benefits. Applicants must
have a good attitude, a hard work
ethic and forestry experience. Will
provide training for right people.
If interested please email clayton@
mhlogging.com or call 250-3421212.
Subway Invermere - F/T Food
Service Supervisor. Duties include
operating equipment, setting up
staff schedule and training. Must
have high school diploma and
2 years food service experience.
Wage $16/hr, apply in person at
#1 - 305 3rd Ave., phone 250342-5055 or email manny_raval@
yahoo.com.
Please email
classified ads to
[email protected]
October 17, 2014
Currently seeking a
PRODUCTION
ASSISTANT
for our local cabinet and custom woodworking facility. Duties to include
assembly and finishing. Looking for an energetic and organized person who
understands the importance of delivering a product of outstanding quality.
Please forward resume to:
Kevin by email: [email protected]
or by fax 250-342-3546
RMV
publications
Account Manager & Distributor
We seek a professional, motivated and community minded
salesperson to represent Where Canadian Rockies maps and
online publications. Additional duties can include distribution of
BC Rockies maps and brochures.
Tourism industry and advertising sales experience
would be assets. This is a flexible position that pays an hourly
wage and vehicle allowance for distribution, plus a generous
commission for ad sales.
Interested candidates can email a cover letter and resume
to Warren at [email protected].
For more information visit rmvpublications.com
or call 1.866.609.2137.
Akisqnuk First Nation
INVITATION TO TENDER
Snow Removal and Sanding
Scope of Work:
Approximately 16 residential driveways
3 Connector Roads off of Hwy 93/95
Sub Division Road
Administration offices area
• Ensure that areas to Administration, Health, and
Little Badgers Early Learning Centre buildings
will be completed prior to opening (8 am).
• This contract will be based on the type of
equipment used and the hourly rates (please
include this in your proposal).
• Closing date October 17, 2014 at 4:30 pm.
Submit bids to:
Wendy Cullum
Band Administrator
AKISQNUK FIRST NATION
3050 Hwy 93/95
Windermere, B.C. V0B 2L0
Fax: 250-342-9693
For further information, or to view
areas within scope of contract, please
contact Dolores Varga at
Akisqnuk First Nation
250-342-6301 Ext. 3806
(Only successful bidder will be contacted)
Follow
us on…
V.J. Bishop is looking to fill the following positions
Snow Plow Drivers
and Skidsteer Operators
for the winter season. Experience preferred but
not necessary. Must have clean driver’s abstract.
Class 1 and 3 Drivers
Truck and pup experience required.
Experienced Excavator Operator
Required for out-of-town work.
Please forward resumes to
[email protected]
HIRING FOR ALL
DEPARTMENTS
Full-time, year-round, excellent benefits, competitive wage, great
work environment and discounts at over 50 hotels across the country.
We are committed to bringing together the industry’s best talent to
create a diverse team of innovative thinkers.
All those applying must be able to have fun!
Resumes can be emailed to
[email protected],
faxed to 250-341-4001 or dropped
off to 760 Cooper Road.
Administrative/Logistics Assistant
Eagle-Eye Tours is based in Windermere and is Canada’s largest birding
tour operator, offering 40+ tours worldwide each year. To keep the
show on the road, we need someone who can handle correspondence
with our clients and help pull these tours off without a hitch. This is a
long-term position of approximately 30 hours/week (somewhat flexible
to meet your needs). You will have a variety of tasks to keep you busy
from researching hotels in Australia to assembling and sending out
packages for our trips to the Arctic. This office-based job requires that
you can manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Core responsibilities include:
• Client correspondence (inquiries, invoicing, etc.)
• Website and database maintenance
• Logistics (online research and booking of hotels, vehicles, and
flights)
Requirements include:
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, email)
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Rigourous attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• An interest in travel
Additional beneficial skills or experience could include:
• Graphic design
• Marketing (web or print)
• Bookkeeping
• An interest in birds and birding
We offer a competitive wage, flexibility, interesting work, and a collegial
positive work environment. We anticipate work beginning early to mid
November.
Please submit your resume and a brief story about a personal travel experience by October 27th to [email protected]. Ph: 250-342-8640
Eagle-Eye Tours
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@PioneerNewsTip
North Star Hardware
& Building Supplies Ltd.
Delivery Driver
Must have valid Class 3 licence
+ air brakes. Crane certification needed.
Must be fit and strong and like working
in a team environment. Must be good
with customers and contractors.
Wage negotiable based on experience.
Email resumes to [email protected]
0911611 BC LTD o/a Tim Hortons
496 Highway 93/95 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K2
Part and Full-time Positions Available
Start date: ASAP
Food Service Supervisor
Permanent, Shift
Food Counter Attendant
Permanent, Shift
Job description available in store
7 positions available
No education required
One to two years
experience required.
Nights/early mornings/weekends
$12.12/hour + medical/
dental/group benefits.
Job description available in store
12 positions available
No education or experience
required.
Nights/overnights/early
mornings/weekends.
$11.05/hour + medical/dental/
group benefits.
Apply in person,
via email ([email protected])
or by fax (250-341-3177) for both positions.
October 17, 2014
Join our winning team!
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is accepting applications in the Finance Department for the position of:
CONTROLLER – FULL TIME, YEAR ROUND
The Controller performs a wide range of duties including some or all of the following:
• Develop and maintain timely and accurate weekly/monthly financial statements
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EMPLOYMENT
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• Design and implement systems of measurement to improve performance in areas of margin,
forecasting, working capital, and operations
• Work with senior leadership to establish and monitor key operating ratios; continually evaluating and
improving financial performance
• Provide detailed analysis of company financials, trends and forecasts and provide strategic guidance for
resort senior management and ownership
• Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization are met including Withholding Payments
(CPP, EI), Income Tax, GST, PST, etc
• Provide monthly confirmation to resort directors that all mandatory payments to government agencies
have been made
• Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with the external auditors, ensuring
a timely completion
• Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions
• Ensure that effective internal controls are in place while ensuring compliance with GAPP and applicable
regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting
• Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts
receivable and petty cash
• Review monthly results and variance reporting
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that personnel and financial information is
secure and stored in compliance with current legislation
• Manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly recorded, amortized, and
disposed of as appropriate
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and abilities:
• University degree or college diploma in Accounting, Commerce, or Business Management/
Administration
Meat Cutter
Full-time opportunities with a long
standing local company located in
Salmon Arm, BC, on the beautiful
Shuswap Lake. Candidates should
be experienced Meat Cutters
who would like to grow
and advance their careers
with Askew’s Foods.
Visit our website at
Askewsfoods.com
for details on this position.
PARTS PERSON required for
a growing progressive auto/
industrial supplier. Experienced
applicant will receive top
wages, full benefits and
RRSP bonuses working 5
day work week, plus moving
allowances. See our community
at
LacLaBicheRegion.com.
Send resume to: Sapphire Auto
& Industrial, Box 306, Lac La
Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@
sapphireinc.net
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
SERVICE
DEPARTMENT
Personnel required. Busy
expanding Chrysler dealership
40 minutes from Edmonton
looking for individuals to fill the
following position: Journeyman
Automotive Service Technicians.
Flat rate system. Wages
commensurate with training
level and experience. Chrysler
experience preferred but
not essential, apprentices
considered. Apply in person or
by writing to: Brown’s Chrysler
Ltd., 10447 - 104 Ave., Westlock,
AB, T7P 2E4. 1-888-349-5566.
Fax: 1-780-349-6493. Attention:
Dale Marshall or email: dfm@
brownschrysler.com.
MEDICAL
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HELP WANTED
• Chartered Accountant, Certified General Accountant, or Certified Management Accountant designation
is an asset
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
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VEHICLES WANTED
• Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation
• Knowledge of tax planning
• Proficiency in computer programs such as:
• Accounting
• Databases
• Email
• Word Processing
• Spreadsheets
• Internet
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers a competitive salary and bonus program, health and dental
benefits, a staff pass for access to all amenities, and much more.
Interested applicants please forward their resume with references to the attention of:
David Sheedy, Human Resources Fax: 250-345-6616 or email to: [email protected]
fairmonthotsprings.com
1.800.663.4979
Room Attendant/Housekeeping
WANTED: VW dune buggy with
fiberglass body. 604-883-9768.
True Key Hotels & Resorts is currently seeking room attendant/housekeeping
personnel at Bighorn Meadows Resort in Radium Hot Springs. Related
experience will be considered an asset. Full or part-time hours are available.
Eligible candidates must have the ability to work weekends.
Pioneer
Classifieds
True Key Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer that offers a
competitive salary/health benefit package and is committed to providing a
superior employee experience.
Interested applicants please forward your confidential resume to:
[email protected] or by fax to 250-347-2311 attention Pearl.
Bighorn Meadows, On the Springs Golf Course
Bighorn Meadows Resort, #10 Bighorn Blvd.,
Radium Hot Springs, B.C.
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October 17, 2014
The ever-changing night sky
Valley Skies
By Brian Fenerty
Pioneer Columnist
Is North up? Or is North
down? It’s “up” on many (not all)
maps, but it’s down as in “down
river” — our river — until the
Big Bend (who remembers
that long drive before swinging
south?). Anyway, my past columns have often
looked south, west or east. Now it’s time to refresh
ourselves with downriver constellations that seem
to slowly spin up around the North Star.
Some or most items on the sky chart you’ve
seen before. Maybe some items you
haven’t checked yet, such as the two-inone galaxies viewed up and over from the
Big Dipper, Kemble’s sparkling Cascade
found clockwise along a line from Cassiopeia, or the faint head of the Great Bear,
just noticeable on very dark clear nights.
Watching constellations rotate counterclockwise can show how a familiar constellation can sometimes look so different
at a different time of night (or season).
Remember, it’s actually our mountains,
our valley and us who quickly rotate
eastward. Maybe a local school class can
figure out how fast we move eastward at
our latitude as the world spins? Send in
your calculations. Years ago, I did it in
miles per hour and the word “hundreds”
comes to mind! Good thing we are all
moving together.
Also, watch for the ISStation (International Space Station) in a few upcoming evenings, news of a possible
meteor shower on Mars(!) and a partial solar eclipse on Thursday, October
23rd. Don’t look at the sun directly,
however. Really — don’t. A telescope
neighbour may have a modern solar filter, or the easiest thing to do is poke a tiny hole
in a piece of cardboard and project a safer small
image onto a wall.
Brian Fenerty is a member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Contact him at [email protected].
Rockies player profile
#10 Kellen Marchand
Canal Flats native Kellen
Marchand is a tenacious 19-yearold winger who has returned to the
Columbia Valley Rockies lineup
after more than a full season out of
the game. Kellen suffered a major
concussion as a result of a hit from
behind just 15 games into the
2012/13 season. This is his second
comeback after being sidelined
after 36 games in the 2011/12
season with a torn meniscus. He
decided that he really wasn’t ready
to give up hockey and attended
the Rockies spring camp where he
was signed. “It feels awesome to be
back,” Kellen says. “Hockey is so
much fun and it’s great to get to
know new guys.” He also says that
this year’s team is a good squad
and he’s happy to be part of it.
Kellen is not the only hockey
player in the Marchand family as
his 16-year-old sister Allissa is in
Nelson playing with the Kootenay Major Midget team.
Kellen graduated from David
Thompson Secondary School in
2013 and says that although he’s
not ready to go to work yet, he
will eventually pursue a career as
an electrician.
Things to keep in mind when living in cougar country
WildSafeBC
By Kara Haugseth
WildSafeBC Co-ordinator
Wildlife Sightings in and
around our communities:
• Notice: The Invermere
municipal transfer station has
been closed until November
30th due to very high bear activity. Please bring your household garbage to the Windermere landfill (at no cost), or place
it out no earlier than 8 a.m. on curbside collection days.
• A large black bear was sighted on September 22nd in
backyards directly above the transfer station in Invermere.
• A black bear was spotted in Wilmer on September
23rd.
As the fall is such a busy time for bear activity, it is
easy to forget that there are many other species of wildlife
that share our valley and are affected by human attractants.
One such species that often finds itself in conflict is the cougar. Most cougars that come into conflict with humans are
young animals that have not yet learned how to hunt effectively in the wild.
Also known as the puma, mountain lion, or panther,
cougars have one of the widest distributions of any mammal in the Americas. One of a cougar’s primary food sources
is deer, which makes Invermere and Radium a point of interest for cougars due to the high urban deer population.
Because of this, managing attractants to control deer goes
a long way towards keeping cougars out of our communities as well. Never feed deer. Chase them from your yard
to discourage them from hanging around. House pets are
unfortunately another major attractant for a passing cougar.
Keeping pets and pet food indoors will reduce the likelihood a cougar will stick around.
Cougars are carnivorous and, in the rare cases where
they have attacked a human, it is most always a predatory
attack. To ensure your safety when travelling in Cougar
Country or during a cougar encounter, here are some tips
to keep in mind:
• Keep children close by.
• If you spot a cougar watching you, maintain eye contact and speak to it in a loud, firm voice.
• Keep an extra close watch when hiking during dusk
and dawn — a cougar’s choice hunting times.
• If the cougar attacks, fight back as hard as you can!
Use sticks, rocks, or anything at hand to protect yourself.
Once the cougar sees you as a threat, there is a very high
chance they will back down.
WildSafeBC gratefully acknowledges funding by Columbia Basin Trust, the MOE and the Communities of Invermere and Radium. To report any wildlife sightings in our
communities call the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277. For
more solutions check out the WildSafeBC website www.
wildsafebc.com, and our Facebook page at “WildSafeBC
Columbia Valley”.
For more information on WildSafeBC contact: Kara
Haugseth, WildSafeBC Community Coordinator (1-250342-9281 EXT.1226), [email protected] or [email protected]
Kara Haugseth is the WildSafeBC Community Co-ordinator and can be contacted at 250-688-056, [email protected] or [email protected].
October 17, 2014
Shifting into winter gear
As usual, the annual Windermere Valley Ski Swap at the Invermere Community Hall on Saturday, October 11th attracted hordes of hungry skiers and
snowboarders ready to snap up amazing deals for the coming ski season.
Send a message to 2114 this Saturday night at Pynelogs
By Jami Scheffer
CV Arts
Pynelogs is 100 years old… or should we say “young”
since this grand old building still stands as a vibrant and
important community facility and will continue to serve as
a cultural hub for the next 100 years.
CV Arts is hosting the party, “Message to the Next Century” at Pynelogs this coming Saturday, October 18th at 7
p.m. to send a message to 2114. We will be launching the
Time Capsule that will be scheduled to open on October
18th, 2114, when Pynelogs will celebrate its 200th birthday.
Guests of this event will have a chance to script a note
and have a photo taken with the Time Capsule, which will
be inserted into this ceramic container. Other events of the
evening will include live music from local band the Dandelions, ghost tours of Pynelogs, a silent auction along with a
cash bar and appetizers.
The silent auction items range from great art, great food, great wine and
great music! The art pieces up for auction include original pieces from Egbert
Oudendag — an accomplished, prolific and dedicated lifetime painter from an infamous group of 1970s West Coast
artists — and Treva Burton, who was well-known in the
Columbia Valley for her art and the many years she held
the Treva Burton Art Show at Strands. Other items include
Tinhorn Creek Vineyard Guest House and Wine Package,
Golf and CasaVino Package and a “Your-House Kitchen
Party with From Scratch” — an evening at your home
where From Scratch Chefs will lead the guests through the
planning and preparing of the menu. All proceeds of the
auction will go towards the Pynelogs Preservation Fund.
Plan to come down to Pynelogs around 7 p.m. on SatFRAMED FUNDRAISING —This painting urday October 18th.
by Egbert Oudendag will be one of the auction
Bring your family and friends and be part of this auspipieces at this Saturday’s Time Capsule party. cious event to honour a grand old community building and
Image submitted send off your Message to the Next Century.
October 17, 2014
Valley Churches
FAITH
Prayer in the face of trouble
By Pastor Rev.
Fraser Coltman
St. Peter’s Lutheran
Mission of Invermere
News programs tell stories of sickness, death and
sorrow as the Ebola virus infects more and more people
in West Africa. Thousands of
people have died and thousands more are infected.
There are survivors, many of
them children orphaned by
the disease. Health care workers struggle courageously to
treat the sick. Governments rush to educate their people
and limit the contagion.
The stories chill our hearts. They fill our minds with
questions: Why is this happening? Can this virus reach
us? Will our hospitals be able to treat people successfully? What else can we do for people who are presently
threatened?
It may seem like a small thing in the face of such a
big crisis, but we can pray. A prayer from the Bible is a
good starting place:
God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,
though the mountains be moved into the heart
of the sea,
Though its waters roar and foam,
though the mountains tremble at its swelling.
There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy habitation of the Most High.
God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved;
God will help her when morning dawns.
The nations rage, the kingdoms totter;
he utters his voice, the earth melts.
The LORD of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Come, behold the works of the LORD,
how he has brought desolations on the earth.
He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
he breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
he burns the chariots with fire.
“Be still, and know that I am God.
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!”
The LORD of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
(Psalm 46)
In times of ease and prosperity, we may feel secure,
depending on ourselves alone. Threatened by want and
danger, we enter the dark side of self-sufficiency; we feel
vulnerable and weak; we begin to realize the blessing of
good neighbours, people we count on for help, people
we can help. And we may also discover God waiting in
the darkness, ready to show us His care, His strength,
and His help. He, who saved Israel from Egyptian slavery
and kept His promise of a Saviour for all by sending His
Son Jesus to us, knows our needs and invites us to make
them known to Him in prayers — words born out of
need for and trust in His help.
O God, come to the aid of our neighbours in West
Africa. Stem the flood of disease, death, fear and sorrow
that rages there. Grant success to all who strive to end
the epidemic. Comfort the survivors and set the lonely in
new families. Help us to do what we can. Amen.
Magnetic
moraine
Cobalt Lake in
Bugaboo
Provincial
Park experienced a light
dusting of snow over the
Thanksgiving weekend
on Sunday, October
15th, which made its
stark, metallic-like colour appear even more
dramatic than usual
against the frosty surroundings.
Photo by Nicole Trigg
LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH
Sunday, October 19th
10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction.. “Grace Lessons”...our Intern Pastor, Jordan Tjart ministering. “K.I.D.S.: Church, for children
Age 3 to Grade 1; and Grades 2 - 6, during the Morning Service.
Pastor Trevor Hagan
250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org
WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY
ANGLICAN-UNITED
Bacon, Friends & Faith, 9:30 a.m. (Sept.-June)
Worship every Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Christ Church Trinity
1st and 3rd Sunday, 9 a.m.: All Saint’s, Edgewater
2nd Sunday, 7 p.m. June - Oct.: St. Peter’s, Windermere
Reverend Laura Hermakin
250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.ca
VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY
Sunday, 10:00 a.m.: Worship Service. Kid’s Church provided.
Pastor Murray Wittke
4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere
250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Saturday, 4:30 p.m.: at St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats.
Saturday, 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.: at
Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere
Sunday, 11 a.m.: at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium.
712 -12th Ave., Invermere
Father Gabriel • 250-342-6167
ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION
OF INVERMERE
Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere
Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-250-426-7564
RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Sunday 10 a.m. Worship Service
Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633
No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
President Adam Pasowisty • Columbia Valley Branch
5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792
You can remember someone special with
your gift to the Canadian Cancer Society
To donate In Memory or In Honour:
www.cancer.ca | 250-426-8916
or call toll-free 1-800-656-6426
or mail to:
P. O. Box 102
Please include:
Your name and address for tax receipt
Name of the person being remembered
Name and address to send card to
Let’s Make Cancer History
www.cancer.ca
October 17, 2014
PIONEER ON THE ROAD
Travel time
Travel World, our local travel agency in Invermere,
has generously donated a night at a Calgary hotel and
two tickets to a Calgary Flames game to the winner of our
annual Pioneer Travel Photo Contest.
Simply take a copy of The Pioneer with you when
you are away on holidays, send us a photo with it and
have it published in The Pioneer. At the end of the year,
we will draw the winning name. Submit your photos
online at www.columbiavalleypioneer.com, email them
to [email protected], or drop by our office, #8, 1008-8th Ave. Invermere.
Pictured, counter-clockwise from bottom left: Steve
and Vera Bristow in Bear Rock, Sedona; Dennis and
Mary Lynn Schneider at the Roman Bath in Bath, England; Invermere residents Brenda Valer, Andrea Haworth,
Michelle Taylor and Jacqueline Pinsonneault rode in the
Kootenay Rockies Gran Fondo on Sunday, September 7th;
Columere Park residents Lorine and Paul Bowers at Machu Picchu, Peru; Holly Reid, Sarah Davis and Rebecca
Davis with members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders Offensive Line taken after practice at Mosaic Stadium in Regina; Stephanie O’Connor “holds” the Big Nickel in Sudbury, Ontario; Mary Tristram, Heidi Restemeyer and Lisa
Tristram pose with Minnie Mouse. FRONT COVER: To
take this week’s cover shot, photographer Joe Lucas used no
trick photography, just a flash and a 15-second exposure.
“Just after this picture was taken, I was accosted by a wolf
howling at me about 100 to 150 metres away,” said Joe. “I
assumed it was at me since I was the only one around. It
sounded like he was two metres away. I packed up really
fast and jumped in the truck. It was pitch black and there
was no one else within miles of where I was.”

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