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Table of Contents

& Lifestyles 2014 – 2015

Editor's Introduction ................................................................................. 7 Local Treasures ......................................................................................... 8-9 Rustic yet Ready-Made ...................................................... 10-11 Timberframes Taking Off ................................................ 14-15 History in Your Home........................................................................... 16 Interior Innovation ................................................................................. 17 Compact Cabin Living ......................................................... 18-19 From the Ground Up............................................................................. 20 Pesky Critters? ............................................................................................... 21 Artist Profile: Sandpiper Studio .......................................... 22

Advertising Index Bella Vista Estates..................................................................................... 15 Canadian Timberframes.................................................................. 12 Cranbrook Pest Control.................................................................... 21 Elk Park Ranch .................................................................................................... 3 High Country Properties ..................................................................... 2 Kimberley Rae Sanderson ................................................................. 6 Kootenay Cribbing .................................................................................. 20 Kootenay Steel Buildings .............................................................. 15 Kyla Brown Photography.................................................................... 6 Lake & Mountains Exterior Contracting ....................... 4 Lakestyle Light & Living....................................................................... 9 Perrin Structure & Design ............................................................. 19 Real Estate Listing.................................................................................... 16 Rigid Plumbing Ltd................................................................................. 15 Sandpiper Studios ................................................................................... 22 Shannon's Blinds & Designs ...................................................... 11 Sierra Stone ............................................................................................................ 2 Ski Home ................................................................................................................ 15 The Residences at Fairmont Ridge ....................................... 4 The Trails at Windermere Lake............................................... 11 Trappeur Homes ......................................................................................... 10 Unique Windows and Solariums......................................... 24 Valley Hawk Security ........................................................................... 19 Valley Spas .......................................................................................................... 17 Windwood Homes Ltd. ........................................................................... 7

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Valley Vogue

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o much is happening on For the latest thing in valley interior the homes horizon in the design, several local experts weigh in on Columbia Valley these days. what's hot and what's not in "History in A commitment to quality your Home" (page 16) and "Interior Incombined with an emphasis novation" (page 17). And if you've ever on efficiency and affordwondered how to capitalize on under- or ability are at the forefront unused space in your home, see "Comof homeowners' decisionpact Cabin Living" (page 18) for profesmaking. This is leading sional tips on making the most of your to ever-more innovative floorplan. solutions when it comes to "From the Ground Up" (page 20) gets home construction, decor and to the bottom of building a solid foundaNicole Trigg management. tion for a home while "Pesky Critters?"

The 2014-2015 issue of Columbia Valley reveals how fending off nature can be done in Homes & Lifestyle magazine delves into this a friendly fashion (page 21). new standard of style, and proudly presents Last but definitely not least, our returning the "Valley Vogue" edition. To find out what's sections of Local Treasures (page 8) and the trending in the valley these days, look no fur- Artist Profile (page 22) showcase the dazzling ther than this collection of stories. array of home decor available in the valley's Read about the innovative Invermere car- galleries and stores. penters who are creating a stir with their enerWith its stunning mountain, river and forest gy-efficient prefabricated log homes in "Rustic combined with all the convenience of modyet Ready-made" (page 10). "Timberframes ern living, the Columbia Valley is an increasTaking Off" is a snapshot of a Golden-based ingly sought-after place to live and vogue livcompany's sweeping success building timber ing takes on an entirely new meaning here. frame homes using locally sourced Douglas Destined to forever change and evolve, it will, fir (page 14). however, always remain distinctly unique.

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Quebec-born innovation that dials in the perfect balance between wind and water resistance, insulation and breathability is finding a home in the Columbia Valley.

The team of Max Fanderl, a certified German carpenter, and Aaron Cameron, a master carpenter, designer and lifelong Invermere resident, is aiming to take prefabricated log homes to the next level.

“We don't need to re-invent the wheel; we can just take what we have and make it better,” explained Max. “A Trappeur Homes dovetail log home system is quick and easy to build, maintenance free, and twice as energy efficient as a typical home, at nearly the same cost.”

With the total wall thickness coming in at a hefty 10.5 inches, it's no exaggeration to refer to the Trappeur Homes wall as a system. From the outside of the home to the inside, the layers include logs made from Northeastern white pine (fitted together with a dovetail corner joint), a locally-developed wood fibreboard, rockderived insulation, a 21st century vapour barrier that's more akin to Gore Tex than plastic, and interior wood panelling.

“The biggest money saver is in how you design your building,” explained Max, noting the fewer corners and jogs in a design, the lower the cost. That doesn't mean a Trappeur home is limited to being a rectangle — dormers and porches can be easily added to create timeless home designs.

Roof overhangs above porches not only protect a home from rain and snow, but allow only low-angle rays of sun in, preventing a home from overheating.

Those design features, combined with the high thermal mass of the logs walls in a Trappeur house make the dwellings capable of meeting the international Passive House standard for energy efficiency, if paired with energy-efficient heating and lighting.

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beginning to see significant interest from developers and contractors.

This summer, a 1,500 square foot home is slated to be built near Windermere, another home will be built near Rushmere, and the first new Trappeur home is now under construction in Panorama.

The company has attracted interest from the Powder King Ski Resort near

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Using a mobile display wall, Max and Aaron are able to demonstrate how their wall system overcomes a problem that's existed since 1938, when vapour barrier was introduced as a solution to the moisture and mold problems caused by adding insulation to the hollow wall cavities.

Closer to the interior of the home, instead of a six-millimetre polyurethane vapour barrier, Trappeur Homes use the Intello membrane, a layer that changes permeability depending on the relative humidity, allowing moisture within the wall to escape.

The material costs about four times as much as the standard vapour barrier, which works out to about $2,000 to install in an averagesized home, said Max. Traditional insulation is nowhere to be found in a Trappeur Home. Instead, a sixinch wide panel in the middle of the wall system is filled with Roxul, a mineral wool insulation that's derived from basalt and recycled steel slag (and produced in Grand Forks, B.C.) Semi-rigid batts of the fireproof material insulate the wall to an R-value of

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Max Fanderl (left) and Aaron Cameron of Trappeur Homes.

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Of the 28 existing Trappeur Homes in the valley, four (built between 1996 and 2000 by Aaron and previous distributor Geoff Callaghan) can be found at the Windermere Creek Bed and Breakfast Cabins, where owner Scott MacDonald states he “couldn't be happier with them.”

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sulation. “They have been very durable; people are constantly surprised when they find out how old the cabins are.”

The dimensionally-stable pine logs — which are yard-dried for at least two years before being used in construction — have moved very little in 18 years, he said, since they're not prone to the same kind of shrinkage typically found in traditional log homes.

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here are few companies that can say their prosperity is rooted in slow growth. But when it comes to Golden's Canadian Timberframes and their source material — Interior wet belt Douglas fir that's among the finest wood on the planet for construction timbers — slow and steady is a beautiful thing.

With more than 25 employees, annual sales of more than $7 million, and high demand for its products and services across the continent, the company is a resounding example of beating the reccession. And it's a story that couldn't have taken place anywhere but the Columbia Valley.

“Eighty per cent of our product comes from within two hours (of Golden); that's why we're here,” said partner and president Jeff Bowes. “We're as far up the food chain to our raw materials as anybody, and that's one of the reasons we're able to compete and even ship timber frames into the east.”

The company boasts “easily over 100 projects” completed between Golden and Cranbrook, five projects underway in Fernie, several in Alberta and Ontario, and projects on the go in Kentucky, New Hampshire, New York, Michigan, Colorado, Montana, and California.

The wood harvested from the company's tenures around Golden is nothing like the coastal fir dealt by big Vancouverbased timber brokers.

“You're often looking there at a timber that's got five to ten growth rings per inch, whereas we're getting product out here that's sometime 15 to 25 growth rings per inch,” he said. “It's denser wood, slower growing, and more stable. The colour is whiter; it takes a stain very nicely,” he said.

“It's amazing; the U.S. loves it.”

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trol (CNC) machine in Canada and an ambitious slate of projects — the company built many signature buildings at Kicking Horse Resort a decade ago, including the Eagle Eye restaurant and the day lodge — Canadian Timberframes has leveraged its considerable assets into a business model that's proven resilient.

“Timber frame (building) has taken off,” explained Jeff, who left Ontario to join the company in April 2011 after “three years of rather substantial and steady declines in sales,” he said. Jeff took an equity position in the company and brought a new approach to business relationships, while vice president and founding partner Pierre Lussier continued to run the show at the facility.

“The recession hit pretty hard; they were more of a business to business model, depending on other companies to use their product; my history is stronger in larger projects, (dealing with) architects and

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Since that time, Canadian Timberframes has seen a 200 per cent increase in sales in three years, and much growth outside of B.C. and throughout the U.S. “Prior to three years ago, there were no projects in Ontario, and now it's our second largest Canadian market,” he said.

“Our largest sales are in Alberta, and our third largest is here in B.C.” There's been a big uptick in demand for timber frame homes particularly in Muskoka north of Toronto. Lake-centric demand also translates to the Columbia Valley. A restaurant owner and developer in Canmore enjoyed Canadian Timberframes; work so much, he commissioned the company to build his lakefront home near Windermere (as seen in photos on this page.)

A cool real estate market in the valley has also been “a great opportunity for us,” added Jeff. “Builders often see some of the big stuff we do, and it's been a little misleading. We are very cost effective; there's few companies in North America as vertically integrated as we are. We've got two on-site sawmills; close to a million board feet of inventory in the ground over 20 acres, so we're very quick to respond and can do a lot of one-off custom material.”

The company's success means it will stay firmly rooted to the Columbia Valley.

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f you've been wondering what's in vogue in the valley these days when it comes to spicing up your home decor, the answer lies in the past, and you don't have to be a time traveller to get there. Antiques and collectibles are hot-ticket items these days, and the trend of bringing home some history is growing.

Just ask Tex Lortscher with High Country Antiques & Collectibles on Athalmer Road in Invermere. A year after opening, he's having a hard time staying stocked. Items are flying off the shelves and Tex describes the turnover as "immense."

It's not hard to understand why. Overall, most antiques and collectibles maintain value and tend to appreciate, sometimes

dramatically, over time. Then there's the nostalgia associated with objects from a bygone era, and the wonderful contrast achieved when they're juxtaposed with modern furnishings and interior design. And, unlike many of the products manufactured in today's disposable consumer culture, relics from the past were made to last.

"You buy a piece that's 200 years old, it's going to live another 100 years," said Tex. Auctioneer turned antique dealer, Tex has an experienced eye for quality, a strong intuition for what people are looking for, and a passion for hunting down the goods. His enthusiasm leads him to auctions in B.C. and Alberta two to three times a month. A good auction will see him leaving with a truckload full of treasures.

Every once in a while, he turns his hand to picking (browsing garage sales, thrift stores and personal collections) if someone calls with a lead on some interesting historical items.

"You have to keep it fresh," Tex said. "Really, the secret is to have as many different things to appeal to as many different people as possible."

Wish lists are another tool he uses to source paraphernalia out; customers write down what they are looking for and if Tex finds it, he calls them.

"Down here in the valley, I find that people, especially the ones with second homes from Alberta, like to decorate," said Tex, "so I have a lot of what we call wall hangers — tons and tons of oars, old pg snowshoes and skis, and old lanterns. That's what sells right now."

16 Fishing enthusiasts angle for old fishing equipment while hunters go after anything with a hunting theme — case in point, Tex has a polar bear rug from Tuktoyaktuk displayed on one wall priced at a cool $5,000. Many people are looking for items they grew up with, but have since disappeared.

"You've got to like old stuff to buy old stuff," said Tex. "There is some sort of nostalgia involved… when people come in, they say 'This is like a trip down memory lane; my grandma used to have this and my grandpa used to have that'."

People looking for quality is another aspect of his business. But it pays to keep in mind the larger size of old furniture when hunting Tex Lortscher stands next to a turn for wardrobes, dressers and cabinets. It's not uncommon for people of the 20th century antique cabinet from Germany. to measure and reserve their pieces when building a house, said Tex. Photo by Nicole Trigg "Right now, I sell quite a lot of mostly smaller pieces of furniture," he said. "The way houses are built these days, it would I.D. 266289 be hard to put in a six-foot piece of furniture when the house is all windows, builtPRIVATE LAKESIDE RETREAT in cupboards and no wall space."

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Interior Innovation

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ransforming your personal space into a delightful sanctuary is the goal of interior design and decorating. And while the Columbia Valley might be hours away from the glitz and glam of the big city, that's not to say it doesn't have its own cosmopolitan style, second-to-none. Here, innovative design is inspired by a slower pace of life, earthy surroundings and the unique needs of an eclectic populace. Whether you're a full-time homeowner or a seasonal cabin dweller, cost-conscious or cost-comfortable, the sky is the limit when it comes to the myriad of ways of customizing your house to make it the perfect retreat.

“Individuality is what everyone is looking for,” said Linda Hatt of Linda Hatt Interiors. Linda is a self-taught interior designer who has plied her trade in the valley for 15 years, but it’s been a passion she’s pursued all her life. Her work has ranged from large projects with The Home Renovation Centre in Invermere to putting together collections for clients to simply selecting colours for a home. Mostly, she helps with renovations.

“A lot of the places that are designed are beautiful, but predictable,” said Linda. “You can tell which sub-divisions were built in the ‘70s and ‘80s; they all look era-specific."

A client will often have an idea for changing things up, but won’t know how to get there, which is where she steps in.

“Everything doesn’t have to be new and expensive,” she said. “You can get some really nice, high-end countertops and cupboards, but bring in things you already have.”

Incorporating a few special pieces you’ve collected over the years into a sleek new design can make a room interesting and stylish, yet still very personal.

“Your life is a story,” said Linda. “Things

precious to you should be able to fit in.”

Sona Manukyan is a Montreal-trained interior designer at the new Ambiente store in Frater Landing in downtown Invermere. With additional certification in architectural drafting, she can redesign and redecorate a home from start to end, whether it’s putting on an addition, building a deck or a entire home renovation.

“If someone wants to redesign a kitchen, I can provide the design with the plans, starting from the technical drawings through to finish,” said Sona.

In her experience, when it comes to designing a home, it’s important for people to know what they want, which means analyzing everything — from their needs and likes to their habits — to come up with a concept they will be satisfied with.

“The most challenging and interesting part is expressing yourself in that design,” she said.

Sona finds interior design in the valley unique in that some people are coming from the city so they’re looking for the simple rustic feel that is missing from their dai-

ly lives; while those who live in the valley full-time who are used to the rural setting may seek out a more sophisticated look.

“I think people are always looking for some changes, something new and something different,” she said.

But according to Linda, no matter how citified their décor, people who live here love things that are related to the valley. pg “I think your interior should really 17 reflect the exterior,” she said, “so you look at the mountains and water and the trees and the arid feel that we have here; people love to have that feel inside.”

Her advice on getting started is to change the paint colour, do away with the furniture sets, and have the goal of creating a beautiful space, but one that doesn’t make you afraid to lie back and put your feet up.

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Basically; it's not about how beautiful it is; it's the feel of it, it's a balance,” said Linda.

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Maximizing the number of windows, like on this Perrin Structure and Design house, will make a cabin feel more expansive than it actually is.

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The hardware used by Jaguar Furniture Company makes previously unusable space usable. A pull-out kitchen step ladder is stored behind a toe kick (left) and a narrow pull-out drawer is ideal for shelving oil and vinegar sets (above).

he valley is home to some stunning — and sizeable— dream homes, three of which were beautifully featured in last year's Columbia Valley Homes & Lifestyles (visit www.columbiavalleyhomes.com for past editions).

On the smaller end of the spectrum, many enjoy cabin-style houses and getaways for cozier living. Though cozy can all too easily become confined, the right approach will help avoid congestion, open up cramped quarters, and make the most of compact cabin living.

Cabin-size homes in the Columbia Valley are in hot demand, according to The Trails at Windermere Lake developer Ed Goertzen. Although the Windermere property he and his partner Jeb Ferster purchased in the fall of 2013 was zoned for townhouses, the community development they have planned will include cottages and cabins in addition to single family homes.

"When we looked at it, we thought this is kind of silly; the townhouses and condos were overbuilt for one, and secondly, you might want that in a town area or town centre, but this is fairly rural so they would never sell," he said.

"Our thinking was cabins and cottages would be just the right thing, placed strategically through the forested area."

In researching the area, he discovered that a lot of the building done in the Invermere area prior to 2008 were what he calls "extreme vacation homes."

"Probably nothing under $800.000, many over $1 million… how many families can afford that?" said Ed. "I'm thinking a price range for cabins and cottages starting at $189,000 opens up a whole different market."

In their designs, they are maximizing use of space by having one open living area that the kitchen opens to, bedrooms on the first level, and a large, second-level loft accessed by a staircase that can either be left open or made into additional rooms. Outside, as large a deck as possible will help

create an even bigger space for people to congregate in.

"What I've heard from a lot of people is they don't want to forego the quality," said Ed. "Rustic yes, but not done as cheaply as possible. More than likely, we'll have the option of granite countertops and flooring with a more rustic feel."

The key to living in a cabin, according to Jessie Blakley with Perrin Structure and Design and Cross Roads Collective (located at the Invermere crossroads) is the art of illusion and selecting finishes that make the space appear bigger.

"The forms that you have in the room and how you use the floor plan are very important," she said, "and then the colours you use — neutral colour pallets with light contrast or colour can be added in small doses with decor items."

Choosing furniture that is an appropriate scale will give balance to a space and help create comfortable traffic patterns. A well-designed kitchen island can increase storage and eliminate the need for a dining room table, an important feature for cabins which generally have the kitchen, dining and living rooms attached as one main area.

"A very efficient working island provides a very nice eating space that's incorporated into your kitchen," said Jessie. "They can even be moveable."

Outdoor kitchens, which have caught on in the Columbia Valley in recent years, are a fantastic way to increase living space in the summer months. Opening up indoor space to the outdoors can also be cleverly achieved through use of garage-style doors, designed specifically for residential applications. Use of light is another tool.

"I use as many windows as possible” says Jessie. “The shape of the windows can make a space appear wider or taller.

I use tall skinny windows to both bring in light and give the illusion of height to spaces with low ceilings. Inversely, wide windows make spaces appear wider."

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traditional closets.

"Closets are not efficient; there are too many spaces behind the jams that you can't get to and you're always digging for stuff," Justin said. "So instead, you actually have proper drawers that pull out and that makes a lot better use of the space."

Gaining an entire dresser under a bed by raising the box spring and adding drawers underneath is a simple solution for the sleeping quarters, as well as hardware that allows a bunk bed to tuck away into a couch or a desk to fold into a bed.

Concept photo courtesy of The Trails at Windermere Lake "They're not cheap, but they're nice, and in a close space, they're ideal."

Justin also works a lot with sliding For throwing the light around, one large mirror or a collection of hardware for doors.

Rather than having to worry about door small mirrors are very effective. For bathrooms, replacing a shower curtain with wall-to-wall glass will open up the space as well as pro- swings, the alternatives are attractive — a barn style door that vide a touch of elegance. Jessie also suggests customizing a staircase rolls over to one side or a pocket door that slides inside the wall.

"Then you can have all your doors slide over to the side , have by adding recessed shelving for bookshelves and display areas.

"Adding light to these displays makes small stair cases feel big- them accordion to the side, have them slide over and stack against the wall," said Justin. "You can open up a whole wall with doors." ger and brighter," she added.

Smart designs that make the most of small-space living are defiCabinetry is perhaps one of the most space-saving contraptions nitely characteristic of cabin life, but what truly defines a cabin, available to a crowded cabin owner. And today's innovative dein Ed's opinion, is the lifestyle. signs have come a long way from basic shelves and pullout draw"It's a sense of place; it's more in your mind than a physical ers that didn't fully extend.

"I would say that just with the hardware that's available now, place," he said. "That's our motivation, to create something pg we've got probably 30 per cent better use out of the same space, special, a little bit secluded, a little bit of that 'going back to 19 and that's not even getting creative with design," said Justin Bibby nature' feel." of the Invermere-based Jaguar Furniture Company.

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The foundation of multi-million dollar lakeside Windermere home built with the Duraform Forming System.

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From the Ground Up

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o matter how beautiful a home appears, without a strong foundation, the time and expense poured into building it is wasted. Recognizing this, Kootenay Cribbing Ltd. owner John Wood established his business in the Fairmont Hot Springs area in 1976. Ever since, he's built foundations for hundreds of homes in the Columbia Valley, and for many of the valley's landmark buildings including the Mountainside Timeshares, the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Ski Lodge and Akiskinook Resort in Winderpg mere and the newer developments of Lakeview Meadows in 20 Windermere and Schickedanz in Radium Hot Springs.

"We've been here for a long time," said John. His crew is comprised of experienced individuals who have worked with him for years — one in particular has been with Kootenay Cribbing Ltd. since the company started up. "We do our work very fast and maintain the quality using the Duraform Forming System."

Building a solid foundation guarantees efficient and long-lasting construction, which more than offsets the expense, according to John. Kootenay Cribbing Ltd. is the only company using the Duraform system in the Columbia Valley.

'It's a really good quality forming system," he said. "People ask a lot about Insulated Concrete Forms (commonly known as styrofoam forms), and we've used them, but I prefer not to."

The conventional system used by Kootenay Cribbing Ltd. allows their customers to see the quality of concrete they are paying for, not have it hidden inside styrofoam forms, which means they can see

the quality of the foundation their investment is sitting on. And the insulation standards using conventional time-tested procedures can match or even exceed styrofoam.

"The cost of styrofoam is so high by comparison and the quality of the job is just generally a lot better," said John. "We can vibrate the concrete properly because our equipment is strong enough to handle it; and we pour our walls eight inches thick. A lot of the styrofoam forms are only six inches thick."

The type of concrete varies depending on the build. Three locations in the valley supply ready-mix concrete according to requirements, which is then pumped from mixer trucks into the concrete forms.

"We have good concrete companies in this valley," said John. "It's quite competitive and everybody has to produce a good product."

Kootenay Cribbing Ltd.'s forming system requires the use of a heavy crane truck to haul in their concrete cribbing form cages and lift them out. Walls usually vary between two feet, eight inches high to nine feet, four inches, but forms can be stacked for as high as 20 foot walls. The forms can last up to a couple of hundred pours before having to be replaced.

"We've been doing it a long time; we've gone through an awful lot of forms," said John.

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home is a big investment, and when you’re living somewhere as wonderful and wild as the Columbia Valley, protecting this investment from nature’s nuisances can become a challenge at times. Pesky critters can do critical damage that may wind up costing you more than you bargained for. But coping with these unwanted house guests is as easy as picking up the phone and calling Cranbrook Pest Control, the valley’s Integrated Pest Management company that has been in business for more than 15 years.

Owner and operator Cornelius Murphy is committed to professionalism. Cranbrook Pest Control is rated A+ with the Better Business Bureau, a member of the Canadian Pest Management Association, and QualityPro Canada and Green QualityPro approved (enhanced certification demonstrating commitment to above-industry standards, the environment and risk reduction). Every year, staff are re-certified and attend national shows, which contributes toward the company’s accreditation and cutting edge approach to pest management.

“B.C. is the most regulated jurisdiction in the world for available pest control products," said Cornelius. “Even what was available and legal five years ago has totally changed.”

Problem areas are now easily targeted using a sophisticated infrared thermal imaging camera, which makes fumigating an entire house a thing of the past.

“Water is life for insects,” said Cornelius, “so I look for the moisture in and around the home; the camera picks up that moisture and reveals where the insects are entering."

Cornelius is committed to not harming nature as much as possible.

"Working with nature and not against it works best in the long term," he said.

For larger intruders like woodpeckers, ingenious deterrents are the solution for these protected species.

“Now we’re using mechanical spiders; when a bird pecks, they drop down like a yoyo and scare the bird away,” said Cornelius.

When it comes to dealing with the valley’s other predominant pests — mice and

carpenter ants (luckily, no termites thanks to the East Kootenay’s semi-arid climate) — use of poison is low on the list.

“I would say 90 per cent of what we do is offer advice,” said Cornelius. “With integrated pest management, we listen first and find out what the problem is. Carpenter ants don’t go to a roof for a view, but they go if there’s constant moisture.”

He encourages homeowners to be proactive instead of waiting until it’s too late.

Carpenter ants are an insect capable of structural damage; sawdust is the telltale sign to watch out for.

“For carpenter ants, nothing over the counter will work,” he said. “We have the products that will work, but again, we’ll hone in on why they’re there in the first place.”

A member of the Kootenay Community Bat Project, Cornelius has a similar openminded slant on flying, furry mammals.

“Bats won’t go into a house if they can’t get in; they don’t ring the door bell, they get in

by the chimney,” he said. “We wait until they’re gone in the fall then seal it up, knowing that they’re migratory and are going to come back next year.”

Cranbrook Pest Control is not only kind to critters, but to the community as well. Cornelius gives back by sponsoring a bantam hockey team, a slo-pitch baseball team, and the Friendship Hockey Exchange. He also offers free pest management service to select nonprofits throughout the Kootenays.

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hen you drive into the small forest clearing where Sandpiper Studio is nestled among the trees, the first thing that strikes you is the quiet calm of this remote location. About five minutes off Highway 93/95 on a backroad in Windermere, it is the perfect sanctuary for glass artists Gordon Webster and Julie Gibb, who built their studio from scratch as a place to perfect their glass blowing medium.

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while framing various pieces of dramatic glass art, the studio’s 1,800 square feet is also home to two work stations, four electric kilns, and a two hundred pound furnace that melts the glass.

Gordon, who grew up in Calgary where he went to the Alberta College of Art and Design, met Julie in Toronto while attending an Artist in Residence program at Harbourfront Centre. A Toronto area native, Julie entered the program a year after Gordon. The creative couple eventually moved to the Columbia Valley together to build their dream studio.

Since officially turning on the furnace in November 2009, Gordon and Julie have been in business — and their reputation continues to grow. They recently picked up a dozen U.S. retailers after attending New York’s top home and lifestyle show. They also designed and produced the awards for the inaugural Invermere Coffee Fest that took place in April 2014.

Both glass artists are inspired by the nature surrounding them. Gord’s sculptural work mirrors his personal fascination with flora, fauna and patterns in nature.

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“Anything you look closely at has patterns in it,” he says. “That’s where I start with my work.”

Also inspired by nature, but in a more quirky way, Julie describes her personal style as very modern aesthetic with a pop culture flair. Silhouettes of bears, birds and wolves adorn her glass pieces on backgrounds of mid-century wallpaper flora prints.

In addition to functional glass pieces such as bowls and home accessory sets, the duo specialize in sculptural work and, more recently, have branched off into home design.

“We can do custom lighting, design installation, and it’s all site specific,” says Gordon. “It fits in with people’s homes in the valley that are stone and wood as you get this nice burst of colour.”

“Possibilities could be entranceways, dining rooms, above an island in a kitchen,” adds Julie. “A lot of the homes around here have big spaces, especially entranceways that are two stories, which create a big space. Custom lighting can do some really neat things for that area.”

To learn more, visit www.sandpiperstudio.ca. To view the portfolio site for Gordon Webster go to www.gordon-webster.ca.

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