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Al-Anon Are you concerned about or affec ted by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us on a “ZOOM” meeting ever y Monday at 7 p m For more information or to speak with someone from our fellowship, please call 250-342-8392.

Alcoholics Anonymous. If alcohol is causing problems or conic t in your life, AA can help All meetings are at 7 p.m. Columbia United AA, Invermere: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the BC Ser vice Building, South End – 624 4th St., Invermere. Please call 250342-2424 for more information or to speak with someone from our fellowship

Steamboat Mountain Music Societ y ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

7 pm S aturday, Februar y 25 Edgewater Communit y Hall

Ac tivit y and Financial Repor ts for 2022

Steamboat Mountain Music Festival Elec tion of Direc tors

D esser t & coffee

Followed by a music jam

Rouleau, Fran 1958 – 2022

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, companion, sister and friend Frances Jean Rouleau.

Fran was born to George and Pam Duley in Windsor England August 6th, 1958. She was surrounded by family and friends in her final days, Fran passed away at the Invermere District Hospital in the early hours on December 4th, 2022.

She is survived by her 3 children Chris (Venessa), Lindsey (Jessica) and AJ (Andrew) and her 4 wonderful grandchildren Jayden, Ava, Paige and Logan. She is also greatly missed by her loving companion Keith and their dog Binx. She will be lovingly remembered by her mother Pam and siblings Shera (Don), Mike (Michele), Fritz (Shannon), TJ (Barry), Brad (Jocelyn) and Kim (Stan), as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Fran married Guy Rouleau in August 1976 and they raised their children together in Columbia Valley and have called this place home for over 40+ years. In May 2018, Guy passed away. We know they are reunited together and watching over all of us.

The family sends a huge thank you to everyone who visited, sent along their love, or even just held her/us in their thoughts and an even bigger thank you to the staff who cared for Fran at Invermere and Cranbrook hospitals.

Celebration of Life will be held at Radium Hot Springs Centre Saturday, March 4th, 2023 starting at 1 p.m.

Following the celebration of life will be snacks and beverages, and a chance to share laughs and memories.

Any questions please email Lindsey at lindseyrouleau@hotmail.com

Cheers Without

Cheers to Jamie at Invermere Optometr y. Keep up the good work!

Cheers to Jaye and Heath at Selkirk Cellulars/Purolator for helping me get a package to the USA It wasn' t an easy feat but you t wo made it look easy and were ver y patient with me! I appreciate your help and patience!

Cheers to Russell Buksa for being an honorable person and a capable tradesperson to boot!

Cheers to Ryan, a super friend, neighbour and a wonder ful help to a senior citizen I also appreciate you keeping the driveway clear of snow

Belated Cheers to Rober t for helping me when my car got stuck crosswise to traffic in the Baltac Communit y area. You are ver y kind

Cheers and more Cheers to my neighbor Dan for shovelling my driveway and sidewalk on Jan 27 What a nice surprise to come home to after a long work week You are a godsend!

Cheers to Anita Zehnder! You are a kind and generous person. I appreciate you and I am grateful to know you

Cheers to B emnet Feleke for being an amazing friendalways willing to lend a hand or an ear You will be missed here in Canada.

Cheers to Buddy Dearin for being an efficient, effec tive tradesperson and a joy to work with

Cheers to Heather and Jessie for keeping my dog and I safe from a coyote that was approaching us when we were walking on Lake Windermere. You saved us from a potentially bad situation You t wo are our guardian angels!

Cheers to Ilona B for always being so kind and giving hear tfelt compliments You made my day!

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Cheers to Shannon, Rhea, Jasmine and Mitch at BMO Invermere Your friendly, helpful personalities make it a pleasure to do business at the bank Keep up the good work

Cheers to Vanya at Home Hardware for the efficient ser vice You always deliver our orders with a smile.

I didn’t realize that I left my wallet (black ) in the shopping basket at the AG grocer y store A ver y kind person turned my wallet into the clerk A phone call later informed me of the kindness of a Good S amaritan Cheers!!!

Many cheers to Ken who came to our house with his bobcat to make sure we didn' t fall and break a leg on our ic y driveway From your grateful neighbours.

Acreages For Sale

2 5 to 3 4 acre parcels

Great mountain views, privac y, individual wells, no building time commitment Located on sunny side of the Valley

For more information contac t Elkhorn Ranches 250-342-1268 w w w elkhornranches com

HAY/BALES

HAY FOR SALE

Top qualit y round bales

Stored in shed

Phone Elkhorn Ranch 250-342-1268

Business Services

THE HEARTFELT COMPANION: Ser vices for Seniors

Since 2014 we've provided kind and compassionate non-medical care, transpor tation to Cranbrook, overnight care, meal prep, grocer y shopping and more. Excellent local references 250-341-5683

Hear tfeltcompanionser vices com

Help Wanted

Minimum several years' experience and completion of secondar y school DUTIES: Prepare and cook full course meals, prepare and cook individual dishes and foods, ensure qualit y of food por tions, work with minimal super vision, prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances Inspec t kitchens and food ser vice areas Please for ward resume to Justin Atterbur y by fax 250-342-8889 or email: justatterbur y@hotmail com

Business Services

O wner/operator elec trical contrac tor available for small and large projec ts Bonded, licensed and insured. 250-688-4090

Help Wanted

Big Horn Cafe, Radium Hot Springs- Looking for Fulltime Baker/Chef- to help in the produc tion-from scratch baked goods, No evenings or ridiculous early mornings, somewhat exible hours, Negotiable per hour wage Ver y competitive wages please apply at bighorncafe1@outlook com or phone 403-861-2978

Look for a Par t-time Care Aid in our home for a middle aged disabled man In home care environment, must be able to help with Physio rehab, daily care, going to appointments and help with daily home duties Must have good work ethic & be an outgoing person who enjoys the outdoors. Trained care aid preferred but willing to train the right person Wage depending on experience. Please call 250-341-1109, or email resume to angelikaweder@yahoo com

Prana Wellness Spa is opening in Fairmont Hot Springs! We are currently looking to hire a full time receptionist and spa treatment providers. Please call or tex t 604-366-5713 We look for ward to hearing from you!

Realty Invermere

Office Administrator Needed

• Great Work Environment • 3 days per week

• Wage negotiable based on experience

• O ce experience an asset

Please send resumes to maxwellrealtyinvermere@gmail.com or drop o at the Invermere o ce at 1214 - 7 Avenue, Invermere, 250-341-6044.

District Of Invermere

Columbia Valley Centre (CVC)

Audio/Visual Theatre Technician

The Columbia Valley Centre (CVC) is looking for a contracting business or individuals who are knowledgeable in audio/ visual equipment and would have an interest in working with a wide range of rental groups and events.

The District of Invermere has an opportunity for a contractor to operate the Columbia Valley Centre’s audio/visual equipment and to provide technical support and guidance to user groups.

Work hours will coincide with shows and events. The successful contractor(s) must be available to work a variety of shifts including days, nights, weekends, and Statutory Holidays.

The contractor will work not only with our Manager of Leisure Services and sta in our Public Works Department, but also with the wide variety of performance experiences in musical performance, live theatre, dance, and special events.

The Contractor shall comply with the safety regulations under the Workers’ Compensation Act and supply their own general public liability insurance and property damage insurance.

The following assets are preferred, but not all necessary:

• Knowledge of analog and digital mixing consoles (Midas, Avid, Allen & Heath etc.) and professional sound systems.

• Knowledge of theatrical lighting & dimmer programming on lighting control console for bands, theatre, performances etc.

• Troubleshooting technical issues and resolving problems quickly when they arise.

• Liaise with the internal team to develop solutions for audio/ video/lighting con gurations to meet project requirements.

• Provide exceptional customer service experience to clients and/or venue sta .

• Knowledge of basic video (projectors, laptops, VGA, HDMI).

• Experience working at heights and operating a platform lift. Please let us know if you have certi cation for working at heights and lift certi cation.

• May require the lifting of production equipment and backline.

• Monitoring the condition of equipment including lights and sound.

• Provide recommendations for the repair and replacement of equipment.

• Performing preventive maintenance on equipment.

• Other duties as required.

How to Apply:

If this contract is of interest to you, please submit a proposal to the District of Invermere using the contact information below.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

District of Invermere

Kindry Luyendyk, Corporate O cer

914 – 8th Avenue

PO Box 339

Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Email: corporateservices@invermere.net

Tel: 250-342-9281

Brainard Custom Contrac ting LTD is growing again! We are hiring for S killed L abourers/Journeyman

C arpenters to join our team in Invermere B.C. Now is your chance to join a local company, right here in the Columbia Valley! Wages will be negotiated depending on experience

What we have to O ffer YOU:

• Fun, no -stress workdays

• Monday to Friday, no weekends

• Flexible schedule to assist with personal and family needs

• An employer that respec ts and values you!

What you need to O ffer U S :

• Must be reliable and respec t hard work

• Must want to be par t of a team and have a great attitude

• Must have own vehicle for work within the Columbia Valley

Please email list of qualifications to BrainardCustom@gmail.com or call 250-341-7421. Have questions? Ask! We look for ward to working with you!

Pole Peeler Operator Position

Brisco Wood Preser vers Ltd., a major Canadian treated wood producer specializing in utility poles and agricultural produc ts, is seeking to hire a Peeler Operator for our plant in Brisco BC.

Our main treating facility is located just nor th of Radium Hot Springs in the beautiful Columbia Valley in British Columbia. Brisco Wood Preser vers second treating facility and Dowel Post plant is located in Peers, Alber ta. Brisco sells treated Poles posts, rails, and we also custom treat a variety of wood produc ts

General Summar y: Repor ting to the Plant Site Manager, the Peeler Operator primar y responsibility is to operate the pole Peeler and related system components as well as genera cleanup and other duties as required

Key Responsibilities:

Per form tasks efficiently focusing on Safety Quality and Produc tion while meeting deadlines

• Process barkie poles through the Peeler, cleanly remove bark Maintains Peeler system equipment including daily ser vice of par ts grease inspec t cleaning

• Documents and repor ts quality, mechanical and operations produc tion to the super visor Assists in maintenance and repair of system equipment as required

• Communicates produc tion quality concerns with appropriate individuals

• Fill out paper work accurately

Work effec tively together with assigned crew

• Following established procedures to safely produce high quality results

Qualific ations:

Experience in running a Peeler an asset Willing to train the right candidate

Experience with minor mechanical repairs an asset

• Ability to follow direc tion and work together with others to complete assigned tasks

Background in the Forest Industr y a definite asset

• Self-reliant, organized, motivated and quality oriented

This is a full-time position, which offers a competitive wage, and comprehensive benefits package

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest however only those selec ted for inter views will be contac ted

How to Apply: Please address cover letter and resume to Kevin Olson – Plant Site Manager and e -mail pdf file to: epetersen@briscowood.com or Fax to 250-346-3218

Deadline for applic ation is 5 p.m. (MST ) Friday, Februar y 3, 2023.