Columbia Valley Pioneer, December 6, 2018

December 6, 2018 Vol. 15/Issue 49

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Shoppers peruse the items up for auction in the Friends of the Library annual fundraiser event, on now at the Invermere Library. Stop in anytime the library is open to bid on fun and festive baskets; all proceeds go to support library programming. The auction ends Saturday, December 8th at 2 p.m.

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Do good and make a profit mote two new co-ops for the East and West Kootenays. The Radium and Invermere sessions drew out more than 40 people to listen and learn. The presentations netted more than enough founding members to create a viable co-op.

“We had a target minimum of 60 founding members across the East Kootenays, and another goal of 60 in the west. We’ve already crossed that threshold,” shares Mr. Yesh.

The East Kootenay CIC will have four sub-regions: the Columbia Valley and Golden, Revelstoke, Kimberley and Cranbrook, and the Elk Valley. Members can donate as little as $500 or up to $5,000.

The local investment co-ops are not a guaranteed fund like a term deposit. Members share in the risks and rewards of the business portfolio, Mr. Yesh explains.

“When businesses are repaying loans as anticipated, we expect a modest return similar to a GIC.” The East and West Kootenays’ co-ops are coming on the heels of the successful Creston co-op, which launched in December 2016. In the first few months, they signed up 107 founding members and now have more than $350,000 pooled in the community’s Credit Union. An estimated 30 plus jobs have been created as a result of that financing, Mr. Yesh says, explaining the funds from the co-op were leveraged into other financing as well for Creston business ventures.

To become a founding member, sign up before December 14th. While there are no special bonuses for signing up early, you will get bragging rights that you were a founding member, and that incentive is priceless.

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By Lorene Keitch lorene@columbiavalleypioneer.com Columbia Valley residents have a chance to get in on the ground-floor of a new investment cooperative launching in the East Kootenays.

Community Investment Co-ops (CIC) allow members to pool their money to support local ventures, while getting a return on their investments. Essentially, it is a way to save your money and help the local economy at the same time.

Eden Yesh, a leading advocate for investment co-ops and branch manager of the Invermere branch of Kootenay Employment Services, is spearheading the new co-op.

“You invest anyways and the options available to us right now allow us to invest in national or international mutual funds or corporations in stocks. But we can’t invest into local businesses in the Columbia Valley or Invermere easily,” Mr. Yesh says. “It’s really about bringing a portion of our portfolios into the places we live and work and play.”

Mr. Yesh reports that in RSPs alone, the East Kootenays are “leaking” $90 million per year.

“Unlike other investments where you’re completely disconnected to any of the positive or negative returns, (in a CIC) you’re very connected to your local investment, to become ambassadors, to create relationship with entrepreneurs,” says Mr. Yesh.

Businesses within the region can apply for financing, and approved applicants receive business development guidance, collaborative financing and ongoing support.

Mr. Yesh toured the Kootenays, including stops in Radium and Invermere, to pro-

Slopes set for shredding at Panorama this season

By Dauna Ditson reporter@columbiavalleypioneer.com Steve Paccagnan is eager to welcome skiers and snowboarders back to Panorama Mountain Resort’s slopes when the resort officially opens on Friday, December 7th.

“As we look forward to the winter season,” Panorama’s president and CEO said, “the resort is actually in really, really good shape.”

A heavy autumn snowfall, repeated dustings and machine-made snow mean the runs are covered and ready to go. There’s so much snow that Mr. Paccagnan expects all the lifts will be in operation starting on opening day.

“This time of year it’s a real coming together of the local community... coming together of those that are passionate about winter and the mountains,” he said.

The resort has invested in snow making as well as in state-of-the-art grooming machines that will work on even the steepest slopes and will preserve the snow pack in the season ahead, he said. The team has also mowed the mountain’s overgrowth

of alders and grasses so less snow will be required to keep skiers and snowboarders swooshing over the slopes.

Those who want to experience The Monster but aren’t crazy about hiking their way up will have the luxury of catching a ride in the Monster X passenger snowcat.

The Monster X will be available by Christmas.

Also by Christmas Mr. Paccagnan said Canada’s only food cat – a food truck that can scale the slopes – “is going to be roaming about the mountain during the winter.” For riders’ convenience, the roving truck will offer items to “sip, grip, grab and go” during their runs.

Panorama’s stationary restaurants are also offering updated menus.

The resort has also invested in an automated ski-tuning machine that can fix up 25 pairs of skies in an hour.

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This past week, November 26th through December 2nd the Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 52 calls for service. The following are some of the more notable files our officers responded to.

• On Tuesday, November 27th a local business reported someone stole between $10 to $20 from their tip jar and the business had identified a suspect. Officers spoke to the suspect who admitted to taking the money from the tip jar.

The suspect agreed to return the money and as a result, the business did not pursue charges.

• On Wednesday, November 28th, a resident on 13th Street reported someone had slashed two of his tires on his pickup truck sometime overnight. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Columbia Valley RCMP. • On Thursday, November 29th, a resident on Windermere Loop Road in Windermere reported someone had entered his garage and rummaged through his belongings. The intruder tried unsuccessfully to gain entry to the house and damaged a door frame in the process. The owner is still trying to determine if anything was taken.

• On Saturday, December 1st at 9:30 a.m., the driver of a Chevy Cruze lost control of his car when he tried to

Recently I was asked what the rules are in relation to crossing a double solid line on a highway, specifically, whether it is illegal to cross a double solid line in order to pull into a driveway or parking lot.

Subsection 155(1)(a) of the Motor Vehicle Act states, if a highway is marked with a solid double line, the driver of a vehicle must drive to the right of the line only. There is, however, one exception to this rule. Section 156 of the MVA states, if the driver of a vehicle is causing the vehicle to enter or leave a highway and the driver has ascertained that he or she might do so with safety and does so without unreasonably affecting the travel of another vehicle, the provisions of sections 151 and 155 are suspended with respect to the driver while the vehicle is entering or leaving the highway. So it is not illegal to cross a double solid line to pull into a driveway or parking lot but the onus is on the driver to ensure it is safe to do so.

Hunting trends in the Valley this year Tales from the field

We also saw an above normal amount of hunters killing wildlife not within open season; namely moose, elk and mule deer. Hunters were mistakenly killing animals as a result of misinformation or out of haste.

It’s incredibly important for folks who want to partake in our hunting seasons to: 1. Review the hunting synopsis each and every season; 2. Go online and see if there are any in season regulation changes, corrections

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Bulging fitness centre struggles to squeeze into too-tight space

By Lorene Keitch lorene@columbiavalleypioneer.com The Valley Fitness Centre (VFC) is busting out at the seams.

While more and more members are working out to get fit and stay healthy, the bulging numbers mean the facility needs to figure out how to loosen the building’s belt. The nonprofit society is in discussions now over whether to restructure the existing facility or find a new space to call home, and have set an internal deadline of May 2019 to make that decision.

“Our membership and usage has increased to the point that we need to look at how to deal with it. This is a good problem, one the board has been grappling with for awhile now,” said Rob McAuley, 2018 president of the board, at the society’s Annual General Meeting Thursday, November 29th. “We’re hoping by May to come up with a definitive roadmap of how we want to move forward on this.”

Helen Breau, VFC executive director, outlined some of the concerns of the existing building in her report at the AGM. “Classes and weight rooms are getting to capacity, this year we have had to cap the numbers in our classes to avoid overcrowding and we have added additional afternoon classes to take on the overflow,” she said. “In addition, our centre currently is not easily accessible to those with mobility issues. Our senior members have to climb two flights of stairs to get to their classes.”

Financial reports show a positive outlook for VFC, with revenue up 12 per cent over the year prior and the society has money in the bank “This is very good because the Centre has savings to put towards a future centre and can invest excess cash to earn interest,” writes Nancy Jenkinson in the treasurer’s report.

Attendees had a number of questions around the project, including where VFC could relocate. The old . . . ‘Hunting’ from 4 or closures before their hunt (one can locate changes etc. using an open source search of “BC Hunting Synopsis.” Enter the BC Government site and you will see a link to Regulations Synopsis Correction and Changes; 3. Take your time when you are out there. We don’t want there to be mistakes in species identifica-

community hall site was suggested for its central location and space possibilities. Another questioned whether the new Columbia Valley Centre is looking at a second phase that could accommodate the space requirements. Mr. McAuley responded that he was not sure if there would be enough space there for a total relocation, though said they had been approached by the District to possibly relocate some programming during the under-utilized hours to the centre.

The VFC society has been in discussions with a number of other groups about the possibility of partnering on a new building, though no formal discussions have taken place. They reached out to the last Council, and hope to meet with the new Council to discuss partnership opportunities. Mayor Al Miller and Councillor Ute Juras were in attendance at the AGM to lend a listening ear.

“We’re very supportive of their efforts,” said Mr. Miller in a follow-up interview. “My plan is to work with them and see that they can find a proper place.”

As far as how involved the District might be, that will be up for discussion as the project moves forward, Mr. Miller added.

“The challenge for us right now is the land availability, and finding the right land,” said Mr. McAuley. “This is why we’d like to work with the District. For us to go out and purchase a piece of land big enough for a facility and parking, we won’t have enough money left to build the building.”

Should the society decide to stay in its current location, they have commissioned a report from a local architect to assess possible renovations to expand within the current building envelope. No firm prices for renovations have been set, confirmed Mr. McAuley in a follow-up interview.

The VFC building was originally built as part of the neighbouring inn, but was transformed into its current form by the Valley Fitness Society in 1987 when they moved in. tion and we want you to be safe, enjoy the experience and have a successful hunt.

Remember that due diligence and safety are a must when hunting.

Conservation Officers are asking the public to report hunting, fishing or trapping trespass occurrences to 1-877-952-7277 (#7277 on your cell). Calls can be anonymous.

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The Rotary Club of Invermere sincerely wishes all our citizens a very Merry Christmas and Holiday Season.

The demand for a spot at the table at our Annual Seniors Dinner, normally held to honour our elder citizens, has grown so large, that we consistently turn as many folks away as we feed, creating a waiting list that cannot be fulfilled.

While we realize that our event is loved and in high demand, the Club feels it cannot continue serving only the few that make the list.

With our apologies, and respect for the tradition of this event, going forward, the Rotary Club of Invermere will instead participate in the truly community Service event “Feed the Town”.

See you there.

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LOOKING FOR A GREAT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY? Invermere Council is looking for people with a history of community involvement and a desire to participate in an Operations Advisory Working Group for the new Columbia Valley Centre. Four excellent opportunities are available to serve your community for a two-year term.

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The Operations Advisory Working Group is to provide advisory services to Council as it relates to programming and marketing of the facility and other duties as assigned by Council.

The Working Group will be comprised of two (2) members from the District of Invermere and two (2) members from the community at large encompassing the District of Invermere and the RDEK. Preference will be given to those individuals who demonstrate experience in events programming, event marketing and management and other skills related to operations of a community facility.

HOW TO APPLY: People who are interested in participating in this Working Group are invited to submit a resume to: Chris Prosser, Chief Administrative Officer District of Invermere 914 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 cao@invermere.net

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The deadline for the submission of all resumes to the municipal office is December 21st, 2018.

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PERSPECTIVE

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Historical Lens

Invest locally for profit and potential

By Lorene Keitch lorene@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Community investment co-operatives are relatively new in B.C. (see story, page 3). Eden Yesh, local co-op advocate, says five years ago, there were no co-ops across the province. Now there are 10, though most are found in the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island.

Creston’s co-op, established two years ago, was B.C.’s first rural co-op; it was watched with eager eyes by advocates and interested parties as it birthed and grew. So far, all signs point to it being a postive venture. With a healthy number of founding members, the Creston coop was able to issue its first loan only four months after incorporation.

The concept is brilliant: why send all your money to faceless organizations where, yes, you will get a return on your savings, but all the profits of that company stay with their executives? With a community investment co-operative, you still will find a return on your savings and, at the same time, support local business.

For entrepreneurs, this money could be the much-needed leverage to move a project forward, obtain larger pots of funding for renos, expansions, or other business-growth opportunities. It is likely to create a stronger business community. And a stronger business community means a stronger community overall. Who in our Valley has attended an event that does not have business support? It would be hard to find a worthy venture that does not have the backing of area businesses.

From sponsorship of holes in golf tournaments, gift basket donations for nonprofit fundraisers, float builders, sale givers and fundaising displayers - businesses support community in countless ways. Now, if you have as little as $500 to invest, you can be part of the chance to turn around and support the businesses that keep our Valley spirit alive and thriving.

The community investment co-ops are one small piece in a larger Valley-wide goal to bring economic development to the area (see story, page 18). With a Columbia Valley Economic Development officer as well as several other economic development officers in the area, there are broad-reaching goals and a multitude of projects within each goal, all with the purpose of driving our economy upwards while suppoting the existing population.

Hopefully, decades from now, people will look back on this time in the Valley’s history as the moment when long-term planning and big dreams became reality, when the Valley started acting as a unit instead of divided factions, and when collecively, we took postive steps forward together. If you want to be part of that forward momentum, visit www.eastkootenaycolumbia.com.

The beach on Lake Windermere In 1913, this peaceful scene was captured of a man by a picket fence, near a building labeled as being owned by Percy Dalke along Taynton Bay. Photo (A116) courtesy Winderere District Historical Society

FPTP excludes extreme from govt.

Dear Editor: I know proponents of proportional representation hate to discuss how PR electoral systems opens the door to parliaments for extremists. I know many PR advocates are well intended however I think Bill Tieleman’s comments regarding new opportunities for extremism should be considered.

“European countries’ proportional representation electoral systems are making it much easier for far-right politicians to win seats in parliaments, giving them legitimacy and the ability to amplify their hateful views to a much wider audience.

“Extreme parties gain their greatest parliamentary rewards under PR elections. Under the current first-past-the-post electoral system, politicians are only elected in geographic ridings based on who captures the most votes, marginalizing extremist parties and leaving them unable to win seats.”

Extremism whether right or left leaves us all degraded. In the FPTP electoral system new policies are brought to the assembly for debate as an aggregate representing a broad spectrum of a party’s platform.

Harvard’s Pippa Norris writes, “First Past The Post electoral systems work exactly as proponents claim by excluding extreme parties from parliament… Despite having roughly the same share of the vote, radical right parties were more than twice as successful in gaining seats under PR as under majoritarian (FPTP) elections.”

It has been said that politics is messy, that may be true but I see no reason to make it more so. We are one of the wealthiest and most stable democracies in the world. Our stability was bought at a costly price.

Vote no.

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Christmas magic Fresh old ideas

By Arnold Malone Pioneer Columnist Christmas is special. It is a time of the year when the world seems right. A time when friendships are special, and expressions of love and the desire to give abound. Most of us have a list of Christmas remembrances. This is a time to share stories about last year and long ago.

The Christmas season plays upon our senses. There are special foods, a change of music, the fragrance of evergreens, the magic of dancing lights and they all contribute to a sense of a winter wonderland.

A walk down the street greeting friends and planning gifts contribute to our desire to engage with those who we hold to be special. What we learn from Christmas and the joy it provides is that so much of that joy arises from the act of giving. The magic of Christmas can, thankfully, be continued long beyond its season.

When we help someone or say “Thank you” for a service given we are spreading the spirit of Christmas and the magic of feeling good. Kindness is not limited to a season or an income.

One would be insensitive if we were to think that Christmas is an easy time for everyone. Anxiety engulfs some families at this time. Children understand the season and might have expectations beyond capacity. This is a season for blunt honesty such that responsibility must excel beyond desire.

Our imagination should construct a celebration that fits the family’s capacity.

Christmas is not a competition. Togetherness is the measure and giving does not need to be found in material things.

One of my favourite childhood Christmas memories was when we went by a horse drawn sled to visit a neighbour whose home was across the river and along the Battle River Valley.

It was a special warm night with a full moon and the valley was full of danc-

ing shadows as the horses clopped along with their harness jingling.

The magic wasn’t from gifts but rather from listening to adults spin stories filled with laughter along with another family’s delightful French accent. The host was doing things that no one else in the community did. They raised sheep – no one else near by had sheep – and they sheared the sheep and the host lady had a spinning wheel and made yarn and then clothes. I marvelled at such total independence.

In our family one Christmas stands apart. Both of my older brothers lay on cots near the Christmas tree, each with a broken leg and both while riding horses home from school. One brother was coming home from an eight-grade country school when his horse slipped on ice and fell with his leg beneath the horse. My oldest brother had ridden six miles from our local town where he was attending high school and was near the home farmyard when a fertilizer sack blew across their path. The spooked horse stumbled and fell with my brother’s leg beneath. Two broken legs in less than an hour just before Christmas.

Gift giving does not always end well.

Once, I had a sailor suit. It was a deep navy blue with white stripes around the cuffs and along the square yoke across my upper chest. It came with a wooden whistle. The whistle was the problem. The whistle was occasionally tolerated at home but repetitive snickers in church gave cause for its mysterious disappearance. It showed up years later at the back of a top shelf of the cupboard. No one knew how it got there.

I wish you all a Merry Christmas and may you and your friends stretch the joy of this season as long as possible into the New Year; hopefully until Christmas 2019 and beyond.

Arnold Malone served as MP for Alberta’s Battle River and Crowfoot ridings from 1974 through 1993. He retired to Invermere in 2007.

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Mixed bag at Invermere Council: Segways, pot shops and tiny homes

By Dauna Ditson reporter@columbiavalleypioneer.com Invermere’s latest council meeting on Tuesday, November 27th had a surreal agenda – the kind you might find in a high school debate class – with segways, pot shops and a tiny house up for discussion.

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Segways on the Whiteway Patrick Tolchard, of Valley Zipline Adventures, wants to bring wheels to the Lake Windermere Whiteway and was at council to share about the company’s idea to offer segway tours on the skating track.

He said representatives from the Toby Creek Nordic Club, which maintains the Whiteway, were “all over it” and would receive a portion of the proceeds.

Mr. Tolchard envisions giving the right of way to skaters and those powered by their own bodies rather than batteries. He said the segways can go up to 20 kilometres an hour but that a guide would be in front to set a reasonable pace for the group.

The tours would run up to three hours and the batteries can last up to six, he said, so riders would start with twice as much juice as they would need to return to Kinsmen Beach.

Mr. Tolchard said he’s already ice tested the machines and that “it hasn’t been an issue for slippage.”

Mayor Al Miller gave Valley Zipline Adventures credit for the idea and said “thanks for being creative and bringing more adventure stuff to the Valley.”

Council unanimously supported the segway proposal in principal, leaving Mr. Tolchard to work with staff on his access lease and licensing.

Mr. Tolchard expects to be ready to take guests scooting over the ice as early as December 15th.

Upstairs and downstairs pot shops Council officially voted down the application Ullr Bar’s owners made to open a retail cannabis shop on the second story of Parkside Place. The vote was a technicality as they had decided to decline the application at their last meeting.

“It’s just not the right spot,” said Mr. Miller, reaffirming council’s decision.

However, another proposed shop on the main floor of the same development is puffing right along.

Shawn Wernig, who hopes to open a shop at Parkside Place, watched from the gallery as council declined the application from his friends at Ullr Bar. “It’s unfortunate (for them),” he said, adding that he empathizes with how much time and energy the others spent on their application.

Marjorie Fournier, who spoke to council on behalf

of Mr. Wernig, said they’ve received preliminary approval from the provincial government.

“We got the call. We’re good to go,” she said.

The next step will be for the province to forward their application to the District. If the District supports the application, they will hold a public consultation before making a final decision on whether to allow Mr. Wernig to open shop.

“We’re onside as long as the will of Parkside Place is there,” said Mr. Miller on behalf of council.

District staff suggested that Mr. Wernig might not have a final answer until January or February, but council advocated for speeding up the process even if it means consulting residents over the holidays.

Mr. Wernig said he’s optimistic about the outcome and is eager to move forward. In order to apply, he had to secure a location in advance.

“It sounds like we’re going to have to do a couple more months of revenue-less leasing,” Mr. Wernig said.

“We gotta hope that the public is supporting us.”

Tiny home The regular-sized humans living in a tiny home in Athalmer will be allowed to stay in their little space for an extra year after learning that connecting the home they intend to build to a sewer line will cost them $53,000.

Chris Prosser, chief administrative officer for the District, said that the property came without water and sewer services and that connecting to the sewer line is “onerous to deal with” in the low-lying community.

Despite the cost to connect to the sewer system, Natalie Forrest and Ray Vowels intend to get a building permit to construct a rammed earth home on their property.

While Mr. Miller agreed with allowing them to stay in their tiny home for another year, he wanted to “give them some sort of sense of urgency” to get their building permit in place.

New housing committees in New Year During the public comment section of the council meeting, Richard Unger, a former council candidate, asked about the minimum size for micro homes and learned that they can be approximately 350 square feet.

With upcoming changes to the BC Building Code, he said: “There’s a lot of things coming that are going to make housing less affordable.”

In response, Mr. Miller said council is creating two special committees to look into housing issues in the community. One will be devoted to rental housing and the other to attainable housing. He expects the committees will start up around February 2019.

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A welcome ceremony for 19 students from Moga, India at DTSS Thursday, November 29th included a unique drama production by the visiting students.

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Students from India perform at their welcoming ceremony

By Dauna Ditson reporter@columbiavalleypioneer.com David Thompson Secondary School (DTSS) welcomed 19 students from Moga, India and their chaperones to the Valley school, where they will be studying for two weeks.

A welcoming ceremony in the packed theatre room on Thursday, November 29th began with the Canadian and Indian students singing their national anthems for each other.

“You’re probably in for a little bit of a culture shock,” Mayor Al Miller told the visiting students, adding: “I think you’re going to find our community and our Valley very welcoming.”

Shreya Kisan, a program coordinator and chaperone, encouraged the students to “reach out, learn and make connections” and advised the local students that hosting the international visitors is “a great opportunity to learn more about India.”

He also said it’s possible that the domestic and foreign friendships formed over the next two weeks could evolve into business partnerships in the long term as the students build their careers in an increasingly-connected global marketplace.

This is the first time DTSS has welcomed students from India, and principal Darren Danyluk said the school is honoured to host them.

As the welcoming ceremony wound down, the visiting students performed a wordless skit for their hosts, in which a young man went through his day plagued by a cellphone that kept ringing.

His phone interrupted him as he brushed his teeth, as he showered and as he rode his motorcycle. He crashed when he answered his phone and had to be rushed to the

hospital, where he died on the operating table after his doctor took a cellphone call of his own.

Even at his funeral, the mourners focused on their phones, leaving the deceased student so aggravated that he rose from the dead. Then a dance party ensued.

After wild applause from the audience, Mr. Danyluk said: “Cellphones, an international issue.”

Over the coming weeks the local and visiting students will have plenty of opportunities to learn about other issues and interests they have in common.

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The shorter days and the longer nights that winter offers up to us are the perfect excuse for reading more books. We are so excited to tell all of our young readers out there about our new Winter Reading Challenge! For the next three months, every time a child aged 0-18 years of age comes into the library to borrow a book, they will receive an entry into our weekly and monthly draws. Culligan Water, Beachcomber Hot Tubs, and Flaman Fitness from Cranbrook have generously sponsored our challenge and we will have a variety of fabulous prizes for our participants to choose from. There will also be a grand prize for four different age categories that will be drawn on March 20th, 2019 to celebrate the first day of spring!

This challenge is open to all children and youth, including babies and preschoolers. When we read to young children, we are giving them the skills that they will need to use as they grow into independent readers. So parents, when you come in to borrow books to read to your kids, you will also receive an entry into the prize draws. This will be such a fun way to read the winter away. We will be tracking the number of children, junior, and teen books that our challengers borrow over the next three months—watch as our chairlift moves slowly up the bulletin board to reach our goal at the summit of the mountain.

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We will have a few changes to our service hours over the week of Christmas.

The library will be closed from December 23rd to December 26th. We will then be open on December 27th through December 29th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed again from December 30th to January 1st, 2019. We will reopen on Wednesday, January 2nd with regular hours. Please note that our programming will be limited over the Christmas holidays. Check our website and our Facebook page for an updated schedule.

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Out & About Please call 250-341-6299 or e-mail us at info@columbiavalleypioneer.com to enter your event in our FREE listings.

Submissions must be received by the Monday prior to publication. We may only run an entry for two weeks prior to the event. Please limit your submission to 30 words. Priority is given to one-off events, so weekly events may only run occasionally.

Thursday, December 6th • Windermere Real Storage is now accepting donations for the Columbia Valley Food Bank. during office hours, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

• 10:30 a.m.: Stretch and Move Classes for Seniors at the Invermere Seniors Hall every Thursday and Monday.

• 1:30 p.m.: Seniors Carpet Bowling at Radium Hot Springs Centre every Thursday and Sunday.

• 6 - 8 p.m.: Free English Conversation Class for newcomers to Canada at downtown CBAL office every Thursday. Email windermerevalleysettlement@cbal.org or call 250-341-7188 for info.

• 6:30 p.m.: Texas Hold Em’ Tournament at the Invermere Legion every Thursday. $35 buy in.

• 8:30 - 10 p.m.: Indoor Pickleball at DTSS gym, every Thursday. All are welcome.

• 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Meet and Greet and book signing with local author Maureen Thorpe at the Radium Hot Springs Public Library. Drop in.

• 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Radium Art Guild Christmas Art and Craft Show at the Radium Community Centre. Free Draw Prize.

• 2 p.m.: Closing of Friends of the Library Silent Auction bids at Invermere Public Library. Good luck to all.

• 7 p.m.: Valley Voices presents Sing Noel Alleluia! with special guests Voices of EMP Children’s Choir at Christ Church Trinity. Tickets $10/adult, $5/child, available at Big Horn Cafe in Radium, Purple Cow Gift Shop in Fairmont and Inspire Floral Boutique in Invermere.

Sunday, December 9th • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Sunday Toast and Jam, an all-ages music jam at The Base Camp in Canal Flats every Sunday.

• 12 p.m.: Cribbage at the Edgewater Legion every Sunday. Doors open 12 p.m., games start at 1 p.m.

• 12 - 4 p.m.: Makerspace Society is holding a Learn to Solder - make a Christmas Tree class at the Invermere Legion. Cost $20. Register online at https://events. cvmakerspace.ca/events/learn-to-solder-make-achristmas-tree/.

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Saturday, December 8th • Fun times at AG Valley Foods all day!

• 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Visit Santa’s Cabin at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort to have your photo taken with Santa while enjoying a free hot chocolate and cookie.

• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: The Artisan Market at The View at Copper Point Golf Course continues.

• 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.: Family LEGO Club at the Invermere Library, every Saturday morning. (none December 22nd, 29th or January 5th).

Wednesday, December 12th • 10:30 a.m.: Seniors Chair Yoga at Invermere Seniors Hall, $2, every Wednesday.

• 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Rocky River Grill/Kanata Inn. • 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.: Radium Art Guild meets every Wednesday at the Radium Library to create and share.

• 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.: Happy Hands Knitting and Crocheting group meet every Wednesday at Columbia Garden Village.

• 7 p.m.: Play Cribbage at Invermere Seniors Hall, every Wednesday.

Thursday, December 13th • 2 p.m.: Seniors Tea at the Invermere Library the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. If you would like to attend but do not have transportation, please contact the library at 250-342-6416.

Friday, December 7th • Panorama Mountain Resort opens for the season!

• 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.: Intergenerational Program between Seniors and Kindergarten children, every Friday at Invermere Seniors Hall. Seniors interested in assisting please call Madelene at 604-798-3061.

• 1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors Hall, $2.

Every Friday and Wednesday.

• 5 - 9 p.m.: Artisan Market at The View at Copper Point Golf Course. Explore the joy of handmade. Also Saturday, December 8th, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• 6 p.m.: Meat Draw and 50/50 at Branch 71 Legion in Invermere. Every Friday and Saturday.

• 6 - 8 p.m.: Friday Night Dinner at the Edgewater Legion Branch #199. Adults $13, Kids $7.50, features Grilled Chicken Breast Burger, Potatoes and Salad.

• 7 p.m.: Valley Voices presents Sing Noel Alleluia! with special guests Voices of EMP Children’s Choir at Christ Church Trinity. Tickets $10/adult, $5/child, available at Big Horn Cafe in Radium, Purple Cow Gift Shop in Fairmont and Inspire Floral Boutique in Invermere. Also Saturday December 8th.

• 7 - 10 p.m.: Fresh Fridays Open Mic at Pynelogs.

Showcasing young talent from the Valley. All ages, licensed bar. First Friday of every month Oct. to June.

• 9 p.m.: The Horsethief Creek Pub and Eatery hosts a Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Night featuring Adam Delorey and Tommy Mellor. For tickets visit horsethiefpub.ca/ comedy.

• 6:30 p.m.: Seniors card games at Radium Hot Springs Centre every Tuesday.

• 7 p.m.: Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance AGM at the Radium Community Hall.

• 7 p.m.: The Mountain Hub on 7th Ave plays host to a free Mountain Matters event where stories, with accompanying images, can be shared. Images must be submitted in advance to shannonmcg7@gmail.com by Sunday, December 9th.

• 7 p.m.: Trivia Night at Bear’s Paw Bar & Grill at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort every Tuesday. $2 entry, teams up to 6 people, winners take all.

• 7:30 p.m.: Rockies Hockey plays Fernie Ghostriders at the Eddie Mountain Arena.

• 10 p.m.: Karaoke at the Farside Pub in Fairmont every Tuesday night.

Friday, December 14th • 7:30 p.m.: Rockies Hockey plays Creston Valley Dynamiters at the Eddie Mountain Arena.

Invermere Library Hours

Cell: 250•341•1395 Toll Free: 1•888•258•9911 Monday, December 10th • 10 a.m.: Senior Singalong Group meets every Monday at Columbia Garden Village.

• 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Indoor Walking at the Columbia Valley Centre in Invermere every Monday and Wednesday. Indoor shoes required.

• 1:30 p.m.: Carpet Bowling at Invermere Seniors Hall every Monday.

• 7 p.m.: Monday Night Drum Circle at Pynelogs led by Patrick Carrick. $10 if you bring your own drum, $15 if you don’t. Call Patrick for more info 250-409-4110.

• 7 p.m.: Fairmont and District Lions Club meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at the Lions Den.

Tuesday, December 11th • 10 a.m.: Fairmont Seniors Club meets at the Lions Den in Fairmont every Tuesday, for Games, Monthly Speakers and fun. Need a ride? Call 250-345-0106.

• 1:30 p.m.: Games afternoon at Invermere Seniors Hall every Tuesday.

• 1:30 p.m.: Needles and Hooks Club at the Invermere Library every Tuesday. Refreshments will be supplied.

• 6 - 8 p.m.: How Life Works For You, book study at Shasta Wellness Studio on 7th Ave. Every Tuesday from December 4th to January 8th. By donation. Contact facilitator Alex for details, 250-342-6466.

Holiday Hours: Closed December 23rd to 26th; open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. December 27th to 29th; closed December 30th to January 1st; regular hours resume January 2nd.

• Monday to Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

• Story Time: Thursday 10:30 a.m. (none Dec. 27th) • Baby Goose: Monday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (none December 24th & 31st).

Radium Hot Springs Library Hours • Tuesday: 1 - 8 p.m.

• Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Friday: 1 - 4 p.m.

• Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Story Time: Wednesday 10 a.m.

Windermere Valley Museum Hours • Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Columbia Valley Food Bank Hours • Tuesday and Thursday: 1 - 2 p.m.

• 3rd Wednesday of the month: 5:30 - 7 p.m. by appointment only, 250-342-0850.

Summit Youth Centre Hub Hours • Wednesday and Thursday: 4 - 8 p.m.

• Friday: 2 - 10 p.m.

• Saturday: 6 - 11 p.m.

Invermere Thrift Store Hours • Thursday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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We would like to invite everyone to our

Christmas Open House

Whether you hike above the clouds or sit at their feet in awe, this Mountain Memories event is for you. Photo by Pat Morrow

Sunday, December 16th Come in with the kids and see our “Fresh New Look” and enjoy free hot chocolate, cookie decorating, live music by Valley Forged and the opportunity to take your own photo with Santa from 11 am - 3 pm!

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Mountain memories

Remember driving from the Prairies and watching in awe as the mountains rose up before you? Remember that spectacular hike you took? Biking down Swansea?

Or reaching your first summit? Remember mixing your paints until you found exactly the right shade to capture an alpine larch?

Then you’re invited to be a special guest speaker for International Mountain Day. Wildsight Invermere is preparing to host mountain lovers of all backgrounds – from students to artists to snowboarders, hunters, hikers, biologists, climbers, photographers and more – to share their stories at a free Mountains Matter event that will take place at 7 p.m. at The Mountain Hub on Tuesday, December 11th.

“Mountains are a huge part of where we live,” said Wildsight Invermere’s branch president Baiba Morrow,

adding that the event will be an opportunity to “get together and talk about mountains and why they matter to us.”

Speakers will submit up to five images to accompany their talks and will have two minutes to share a memory, what they love most about mountains or whatever else they’d like from the joy of swimming in an alpine lake or how a mountain meadow inspires their art.

“I’ve had the privilege to travel mountain areas around the world,” Ms. Morrow said. She has so many mountain stories that she is still deciding which one to share.

To keep the event running smoothly, Shannon McGinty will assemble a slideshow to accompany the talks.

Guest speakers will need to submit the images they would like to use to shannonmcg7@gmail.com by Sunday, December 9th.

Everyone is invited, along with those who would rather just listen.

Mountain Film Fest sets a local stop

By Leah Scheitel Special to the Pioneer The Banff Mountain Film Festival (BMFF) is taking the show on the road and touring with some of the world’s premier mountain-dedicated films. On Sunday, January 6th, the tour will stop in the Columbia Valley, bringing mountain-inspired cinema to the area and raise money for a local ski club.

The Festival tour, which is one night only, has yet to choose the movies that will be screened at the Columbia Valley stop, and will be picked in the next few weeks, according to event organizer Penny Powers. Ms. Powers became involved when the Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club (TCNSC) seized the opportunity to host the event as a fundraiser for the club.

“Originally RK Heli Ski wanted to bring the films to the Valley and chose TCNSC as the recipient of the money raised. We had a successful first year, assisting them in the organization of the event, and after a few years we felt we could expand it by taking it on ourselves at a differ-

ent location, so moved it to town to the community hall about seven years ago,” Ms. Powers explained.

The event allows the Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club to fundraise through the event, with concession sales and draw prizes. “The TCNSC makes the money through ticket sales and pizza and bar sales,” said Ms. Powers. “We do have a few fantastic draw prizes though, some brought in by the Film Fest and some donated by local business Columbia River Paddle, Max Paragliding, Nipika Mountain Resort and Panorama.”

Ms. Powers estimates the Festival, which is hosted at the Columbia Valley Centre, will last three hours for the movie screenings. Tickets are on sale now at Crazy Soles in Invermere, and Ms. Powers urges people to pick up tickets as soon as possible. $25 for Toby Creek Nordic club members; $30 for non-members. Doors open at 4:30; films start at 6 p.m. There will be a concession available.

“We always sell out, so purchase now.,” she said.

More information on the Banff Mountain Film Festival, which has been happening since 1933, and its tour are available at BanffCentre.ca/banffmountainfestival/tour.

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DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

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WINTER OPERATIONS The District of Invermere would like to remind everyone to take extra care while travelling during the winter season.

Residential and commercial driveway entrances and sidewalks are the responsibility of the owner to be cleared of windrowed snow and ice to the degree that the mobility of vehicular and pedestrian traffic shall not be compromised.

Here’s how you can help...

• Be a good neighbour • Do not park on the street during a snowstorm or while snow clearing operations are underway • Pile snow on the right side of your driveway (when facing the road) if possible when shoveling • Remove snow from around fire hydrants on or near your property.

The District apologizes for any inconveniences caused by snow removal operations. For further information, please telephone the municipal office at 250- 342-9281.

The District of Invermere thanks you for your co-operation!

By Dauna Ditson reporter@columbiavalleypioneer.com If technology allowed, you could bet that Glen Davies would have attached a sample of chocolate to this page. Instead he gave six Wild Mountain Chocolate bars to the Pioneer, cleverly ensuring that this story would be written while the darkly delicious treat melted on one lucky reporter’s tongue.

Mr. Davies and his wife Helen opened their bean-tobar chocolate factory a year and a half ago. Now he said “everyone recognizes us as the chocolate family.”

Even their children have corporate roles. At 12 years old, their daughter Adele is on the payroll.

“She loves putting on her apron and her hairnet,” he said. “She feels like an adult working on the production line. It’s really cute.”

Adele offers her expertise on everything from colour selections for the wrappers to slogans. Her motto is: “We should eat good chocolate every day.”

Their son Edward, 10, focuses his efforts on quality control and enjoying the end product.

“He would come in and have a chocolate bar every day. He has unlimited access,” Mr. Davis said, adding that Edward is so generous with his bounty that “he’s our chief chocolate sharer and distributer.”

While the Davies’ company is based in Invermere, the family has global aspirations. They see chocolate as the new wine and want to share its flavour profile with the masses.

“Look at how we treat wine,” he said, adding that with twice the flavour profile “these wonderful beans... are way more complex than any grape.”

The Davies arrived in the Valley in 2015 when Ms.

Adele and Helen Davies at the BIG Christmas Craft Fair Saturday, December 1st.

Photo by Dauna Ditson Davies accepted a position as the chief financial officer for Kicking Horse Coffee. Ms. Davies had kayaked through the Valley years earlier, and the family was eager to settle into a small town environment.

The first year they were in the Valley, the Davies were looking for a business. They looked at everything from bike shops to boat shops but nothing seemed like a match.

Then they watched the documentary Semisweet: Life In Chocolate about mistreatment in the industry and Continued on page 17 . . .

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SKI &H SOOUAR K WIT H2O CARD Glen Davies in the shiny centre of productions at Wild Mountain Chocolate.

Photo by Dauna Ditson . . . ‘The chocolate’ from 16 were struck with a thought: What if they could do chocolate right?

That’s a question they’ve since answered to the max, sourcing chocolate from farmer coops representing “natural family farms that are using good ethics.”

Mr. Davies carries a cup of coffee as he gives a tour of the facility. His cup holds the only milk in the place. The chocolate bars are vegan, gluten free and “as clean as it gets,” he said.

Their ingredients are simple: just cocoa beans, cocoa butter and cane sugar.

All organic, of course.

Their flavoured bars have one extra ingredient each: natural orange oil, natural peppermint oil or organic coffee beans.

The factory is a mix of temperature-controlled rooms, gigantic vats of chocolate in various stages of production and complicated machinery, the likes of which Mr. Davies used to sell in his former career in electrical automation sales.

Even a 0.1 degree change in temperature could spoil a batch so he’s constantly monitoring for temperature, humidity and more.

“Chocolate is super complex but I’m a technical guy so it suits me really well,” he said. “It’s not always glamorous working with chocolate... In the end it’s a factory.”

The cooler is stacked with nine tonnes of beans. Any given bean will spend five days as it moves from bean to bar.

First there’s the sorting process where the Davies and their staff of three touch every single bean. Then the beans get roasted, cracked, ground, tempered, poured into molds, cooled and finally wrapped and sent on their way.

“We think it’s the right product at the right time in the right place,” he said.

Chocolate and the Valley go together as smoothly as chocolate and ... anything.

It’s an ideal pairing, he said, because there’s a dry climate to store the beans, others in the community have roasting expertise, there’s a romantic appeal to purchasing a product processed in such a charming location, and local foodies and businesses are “giving us masses of support and advice.”

Locals also happen to make up a perfect market since they generally are health conscious and care about eating good quality products.

“The support in the local community has been absolutely fabulous,” he said.

It’s been so fabulous that Wild Mountain Chocolate will be knocking out a wall and expanding as the business continues to grow.

“We’re tickled pink. What a dream come true for us,” he said.

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Economic development strings woven across the Valley

By Lorene Keitch lorene@columbiavalleypioneer.com Ryan Watmough is slowly tying the strings thread throughout the Columbia Valley together to weave a stronger economic development rope in the Valley.

Mr. Watmough is the Columbia Valley community economic development officer. He updated Canal Flats Council at their last regular meeting Monday, November 26th on his progress so far and a general overview of community economic development.

Community economic development, he defined, is action by people locally to create economic opportunities that improve social conditions, particularly for those who are most disadvantaged, with an approach that recognizes that economic, environmental and social challenges are interdependent, complex and ever-changing. Summarized, community economic development is focused on bringing prosperity to everyone in the target area.

Mr. Watmough views his role as two-faceted: plugging the economic drain leaks, as well as encouraging new business development from further afield. “Leaks” in the Columbia Valley include focusing on existing business support such as shop local incentives, promoting ‘staycations’, and encouraging ‘experience economy activities’ such as golf, ziplines or tours. Increasing the flow of money into the community is encouraged by attracting businesses or individuals from afar to relocate through tools including a solid tourism marketing strategy, resident attraction projects, and initiatives such as the Columbia Valley Tech Cluster strategy (a targeted approach by economic development officials to bring a more concentrated technology focus into the Columbia Valley and, more specifically, to leverage the Columbia Lake Technology Centre in Canal Flats).

Specific to Canal Flats, Mr. Watmough told Council he would like to encourage the business community to form a local business committee under the banner of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce as opposed to a separate business organi-

zation.

“The more we fracture, the harder it is to move forward,” he said.

He also passed along information to Council about SpaceFinder, a provincial website designed to amalgamate all publicly-available spaces for ranges of bookings including meetings, performances, exhibitions and video/film shoots.

“We have a lot of community spaces in the Columbia Valley,” said Mr. Watmough. “We’re not sure how well they’re used. But we know for sure taxpayers are paying for these spaces.”

He is encouraging each community to file their venues on the directory.

As previously reported in the Pioneer (November 15th), he highlighted the challenge of events unevenly spaced out throughout an average year, leading to cannibalizing of the audience and a drain on resources such as volunteer commitment, and suggested event planners may want to look at less busy seasons in the Valley in which to plan new event opportunities.

Other economic growth ideas Mr. Watmough floated at the meeting included welcome dinners, shuttle services, film commission exploration, unifying activity calendars, Valley-wide recreation passes, and Columbia Valley-branded signage, to name a few. He congratulated Canal Flats on their choice to promote the Columbia Valley’s new branding, being the first community to install new signage with the tri-coloured logo.

In a follow-up interview, Mr. Watmough told the Pioneer he hopes Valley Councils will provide communication about their goals, resources, challenges and opportunities. He envisions the Columbia Valley as a whole working collaboratively to build economic strength across the region, through open communication of goals and sources between local governments, businesses, and organizations. Overall, concludes Mr. Watmough, the work he began when he was hired in the summer of 2017 is going well. However, there is still a long ways to go to weave a stronger economic rope across the Valley.

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WildSafe BC’s colouring contest winner: Cole Hayward of Windermere Elementary School.

Congratulations Cole, and to all the students who became junior rangers!

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By Jenna Milne WildSafeBC Coordinator Invermere

WildSafeBC Colouring Contest Winner Congratulations to Cole Hayward at Windermere Elementary School, the winner of the WildSafeBC Junior Ranger local colouring contest! WildSafeBC visited 15 classrooms at Eileen Madson Primary School, Windermere Elementary School and Edgewater Elementary School delivering a presentation to nearly 300 students, whom each became an official WildSafeBC Junior Ranger!

Junior Rangers help spread the word on how we can all work to keep wildlife wild and our communities safe. With so many fantastic colouring sheets submitted from a range of ages it was impossible to pick just one, so a random draw determined the winner. Thank you so much to all the students that entered the contest. Cole is taking home a gift basket stuffed with fantastic prizes including: a gift certificate to Main Street Fun & Games, treats from The Trading Post, a bear stuffy from Lambert Kipp Pharmacy, and cool swag from the Conservation Officer Service (COS).

A huge thank you to the COS and our local businesses for providing these awesome prizes!

Program Hibernation WildSafeBC in the Columbia Valley is now in hibernation for the winter.

However, this is not the case for many of our local wildlife species, including bears.

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If food is still available (most notably unsecured garbage, fruit left on trees and bird seed) bears will delay their slumber. Bird feeders also attract many other critters including wild turkeys and deer which, in turn, attract cougars and coyotes who prey on these critters. Consider the use of bird feeders carefully, even in the winter – any food source that attracts dangerous wildlife could result in human-wildlife conflict and a substantial fine under the BC Wildlife Act. Let’s all stay diligent this winter in securing or removing attractants! For more information visit www. wildsafebc.com.

For inquiries over the winter months please contact David White, WildSafeBC Coordinator for the Columbia Basin, at nelson@wildsafebc.com or 250-5056007. And, as always, please report any injured or conflict wildlife to the COS RAPP line 24/7 at 1-877-952-7277 or #7277 on your cellular. See you in the spring!

WildSafeBC Coordinator Leaving I would also like to acknowledge the hard work of Thea Rodgers, WildSafeBC Community Coordinator for Radium and Areas F & G, as well as the Program Coordinator for Lake Windermere Ambassadors, who is leaving the Valley to pursue new opportunities on Vancouver Island.

Thea’s passion and expertise in the areas of human-wildlife conflict and watershed conservation will leave big shoes to be filled in both her positions. She will be missed by many. All the best to you Thea!

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MINOR HOCKEY MINUTE Submitted by Windermere Minor Hockey Society Maya Eccles, Sydney Brooks and Cara Jaskela from the Junior Girls Hockey Team had the opportunity to join the Cranbrook Atomic Pino Panthers Girls Team at Wickfest; an all girls hockey tournament in Calgary. There were teams from all over Canada, and even a team from India. Although this team only practiced 6 times together before playing in this tournament, they all improved so much over the weekend. The highlight of the weekend was meeting Hailey Wickenheiser after the game on Sunday December 2nd.

The Atom team hosted a tournament this past weekend at the Eddie. They lost their first game to Creston, and then lost to Banff in a close game. They tied Glen Lake 2-2 and beat Elk Valley.

Players of the games were Tobin Donahue, Isaac Stimming, Chase Kinsey, and Laine Warriner.

Goals were scored by Cohen Lawrick, Kaydn Wilson, Jake Gramlich (3), Ryker Chasse (3), Chase Kinsey (2), Isaac Stimming, Laine Warriner (2), and Calden Stanbury (2).

The PeeWee B team lost a close game to Kimberley on Saturday last week. The game was tied 2-2 until the middle of the third period, when Kimberley went ahead.

Andrew Dehart and Cameron Charette scored the goals for the local team. On Sunday this week, the PeeWee B team lost to Creston in Canal Flats.

Last weekend, the Midget Rockies played their best game of the season so far, beating the Elk Valley Wild 7-3 at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. Carter Purdy and Mathew Cable each scored twice for the Rockies, with Nick Irons, Brendan Kruger, and Johnathan Postlethwaite adding singles. Liam Wilkinson was solid in net for his second win of the season. All players contributed throughout the game. This weekend the Midgets travelled to Pincher Creek where they won one game and lost three. Game MVPs were Isabella Palumbo, William Clark, Liam Wilkinson, and Davis Tenta.

Skeeter Langton played very well in his

Maya Eccles, Sydney Brooks and Cara Jaskela from the jr. girls hockey team had the opportunity to join the Cranbrook Atomic Pino Panthers girls team at Wickfest; an all girls hockey tournament in Calgary.

Submitted photo first week-end as a skater. Spencer DuBois and Arvin Rana also had four strong games.

Last weekend the Senior Girls played two tough games against the Piikani Lady Warriors. The girls played amazing on Saturday and took the win 5-4 with Brooklyn Goldsmith wearing the hard hat after the game. On Sunday the girls unfortunately lost 3-6 but still played a great game! The hard hat award went to Jersey Ponych.

This weekend the girls played in a tournament in Chase where Hannah Goldsmith got her first goal EVER, and then went on to score two more. The girls won one game, tied one, and lost two. Tasha Barsby, Kyra Doehle, and Soren Douglas all had hat tricks. Brooklyn was hoping for a goal for her 15th birthday, but ended up at the hospital with a wrist injury.

Last week the Bantam Team played Fernie on Sunday afternoon at the Eddie, losing 5-3 in a tightly fought game.

Luke Shaw, Zack Smith and Kyle Brunner scored the goals for the team, which was missing two of their defence because of injuries. This week the team travelled to Fernie where they won two games and lost two games. In the first game against Okotoks, Parker Nichols had a shut out.

Players of the Games were Brydon Fleming, Jake Bradley, Zack Smith and Nick Fiessel. Carson Jefferson had his first hat trick, and Leif Dubreuil had his first goal of the season.

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Photo courtesy Panorama Mountain Resort . . . ‘Slopes’ from 3 around 200,000 skier visits a year, Panorama offers far more than the thrill of the ride. Mr. Paccagnan said the resort is one of the larger employers in the region and is a major contributor to tourism, recreation and the local economy.

“I’ve always felt like Panorama was home,” Mr. Paccagnan said. “I’ve always had a real passion for the mountains.”

2022 World junior championships Panorama won its bid against the rest of the world to host the FIS Alpine Ju-

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“It’s the first world junior championships held in Western Canada, ever,” Mr. Paccagnan said. “It’s exciting for the resort.”

More than 200 athletes from all Alpine disciplines will arrive from around the globe to participate in the prestigious week-long competition.

“It’s a coming together of the best of the best,” he said.

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December 6, 2018

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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Are you a book lover? Do you enjoy volunteering?

Do you believe in public libraries?

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is looking for two people to represent the RDEK as Trustees on the Radium Hot Springs Public Library Board as follows: • one person to represent Electoral Area G; and • one person to represent Electoral Areas F and G, District of Invermere, and Village of Canal Flats.

To be considered for a position, an applicant must be a resident or elector of the above area(s) and cannot be employees or elected officials of the RDEK, District of Invermere, Village of Canal Flats or the Library Board. These volunteer positions are for a two year term expiring December 31, 2020.

If you are interested, please submit a letter of application and brief resume including reasons for your interest and related experience to Shannon Moskal, Corporate Officer, at the RDEK. , By hand at the RDEK Office - 19-24th Avenue South, Cranbrook Via email in PDF format to smoskal@rdek.bc.ca By mail to Shannon Moskal, Corporate Officer, RDEK, 19-24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 For information on the Library and the services it provides, visit: http://radium.bc.libraries.coop

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Are you interested in community economic development in the Columbia Valley?

Do you have experience in agriculture, technology, health care, forestry, manufacturing, the arts or youth sector?

Radium policing, lots and logs

By Dauna Ditson reporter@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Police discussion Sgt. Darren Kakuno, detachment commander for the Columbia Valley RCMP, discussed crime and prevention with council members at the Village of Radium Hot Springs council meeting on Wednesday, November 28th after giving an update on the detachment.

When deputy mayor Todd Logan asked if the speed limit could be more strictly enforced along Forsters Landing Road, Sgt. Kakuno agreed and said the detachment is willing to monitor specific areas “if we know where the concerns are.”

New councillor Dale Shudra wanted to know if Radium had a Citizens on Patrol program in place. Sgt. Kakuno said a local group doesn’t exist but “would certainly be welcome” as “an extra set of eyes” on the street.

Responding to a question from Tyler McCauley, Sgt. Kakuno said there was “nothing significant” to report since weed was legalized in October but that there was one vehicle accident where the driver had smoked marijuana.

Shared walls and smaller lots A developer in Radium is seeking permission to build four duplexes on Revelstoke Avenue and to use smaller lots than are normally allowed to build two single-family homes on Jackson Avenue.

The Village will hold a public hearing before making a final decision on the requests from TRC Projects LTD. Log pile Canfor has new equipment that allows them to sort logs before they are processed. With the technological advance, Canfor needs a place to store the sorted wood. As the proposed 39-acre log yard is in the Agricultural Land Reserve, council authorized sending Canfor’s request forward to the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission for their decision.

Monday, December 31st

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is looking for additional people to join the Columbia Valley Economic Development Advisory Commission.

The mandate of the commission is to provide strategic direction on community economic development priorities that will diversify and strengthen the economy; increase year-round quality employment opportunities; increase and retain permanent residents; and, support entrepreneurship and new business development as well as growth of existing businesses.

To round out the expertise on the Commission, we are looking for people who have experience in agriculture, technology, health care, forestry, manufacturing, arts and culture and the youth sector.

The appointments to the Commission will be for a two-year term. The Commission will meet four to six times a year.

If you are interested, please submit a letter of application and brief resume including reasons for your interest and related experience to the RDEK. By hand at the RDEK Offices - 1164 Windermere Loop Road, Windermere or 19-24th Avenue South, Cranbrook Via email to info@rdek.bc.ca By mail to RDEK, 19 - 24th Ave S, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 ,

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The Three R’s of the Holidays Ideas for reducing, reusing and recycling during the holiday season this year

The holiday season is just around the corner and for those who celebrate, there will be gift buying, gift giving, entertaining and more over the next few weeks. There are many simple steps we can take now to avoid making more waste than we need to this month, when holiday-related waste can increase by more than 25%.

Create memories with your gift giving Creating memories can start with joining family and friends to prepare for the season.

Baking cookies with mom may be a memory children remember forever. Creating memories is about moments of togetherness and caring. Plus, there’s something special about receiving a homemade gift.

Think about reducing waste at holiday parties Use reusable plates, glasses and cutlery. Go online and look at serving guides to help determine how much food to make. Put out bins that are clearly marked for recycling.

Put out smaller servings and replenish dishes so perishable food is not wasted. Plan for leftovers and have containers ready. Send “doggy bags” home with guests.

Give gifts of experience A night out at the movies, a date night at a concert, an afternoon at a local spa, a gift card for your local bookstores. These are all examples of gifts of experience that not only allow the recipient to enjoy an experience they may otherwise not be able to, but also help support the local economy.

Buy gift wrap that can be recycled or use reusable gift bags All paper-based wrapping paper can be recycled in the yellow bins or Invermere blue bag program. Foil-based paper cannot be recycled. You can also get creative with newspaper, old maps or other paper! When it comes to gift wrap -- plan ahead and choose to reuse paper / gift bags or purchase paper that can be recycled.

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YOUR LOCAL COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS

Wende Brash Broker/Owner

Best BIG Christmas Craft fair

By Carolyn Barzilay BIG Christmas Craft Fair coordinator

Local shoppers with their eyes all aglow crammed into the Columbia Valley Centre for the BIG Christmas Craft Sale on Saturday, December 1st and loaded up on holiday gifts.

Photos by Dauna Ditson

Once again this community has outdone itself. Thank you to everyone who attended the 26th BIG Christmas Craft this past weekend. All previous numbers were blown away making it the best sale yet. Attendance, sales and fundraising were through the roof as folks enjoyed themselves with great Christmas shopping and boisterous entertainment.

Our local musical heroes ”Smarty Pants”, (the infamous duo of Bill Cropper and Kurt Reichel) who were busking for the Christmas Bureau, reached their goal for the season of $1,000 at the sale, having played only 1 prior event. Of course, they won’t stop at that so keep up the generosity gang.

A big shout out to Jenn and the Sonshine Daycare crew for all their help in set up and take down.

Ya’ll deserve every penny you made for those kids.

I would like to humbly thank everyone for supporting this event for 26 years and allowing me to leave on such a high note. It has been a true pleasure.

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CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

Alcoholics Anonymous. If alcohol is causing problems or conflict in your life, AA can help. All meetings are at 8 p.m. For more information, please call 250342-2424. Columbia United AA, Invermere: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the BC Service Building, South End – 624 4th St., Invermere. Thursday at the Firehall Building, 8853 Grainger Rd., Canal Flats. Radium Friendship Group: Friday at the Catholic Church, East Side of Main St. With the exception of Tuesday, all meetings are open.

Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us. 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 250342-8255.

Cheers to Billy at Valley Foods your kindness in jokes and coffee form made my day. I owe you one!

Cheers to Tom for all his help with maintenance at ICAN. The improvements are so appreciated.

Jeers to the Jeers to the van that made an illegal turn into Valley Alley. It is not an illegal turn, this is what was found on https:// www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/ Documents/drivers4.pdf “Turns in the middle of a block. Most drivers expect other vehicles to turn at an intersection.

Sometimes you might want to turn left in the middle of a block — for example, into a driveway.

You may turn left — including turning left over a solid double yellow line — if you do this carefully and safely and don’t impede other traffic, and there are no signs prohibiting such turns.”

Cheers to Jim Harrison for making a lovely handrail for the handicap walkway at All Saints Anglican Church in Edgewater and also for the wooden railing on the side steps. We are lucky to have you in the community.

ATTENTION ASPIRING MUSICIANS from Parson to Canal Flats: applications are open for the Steamboat Mountain Music Bursary. Musicians of all levels and any age may apply. Funds may be used for: workshops, music camps, lessons, master classes, college, or university music programs. Deadline: December 31st. For further information, phone 250-347-9860. www. steamboatmtnmusicfest.ca.

Narcotics Anonymous. If Drugs or Alcohol are causing problems or conflict in your life, NA can help.

All meetings are at 7 p.m. every Thursday at 4878 Athalmer Rd.

CHEERS & JEERS Have a Merry “Real Christmas Tree” Christmas.

Cheers to Bob Walker for another amazing project completed for us at the Invermere Library.

Your time and talent are so appreciated. Cheers also to RONA for donating the wood for the shelves that Bob built. We have the best community!

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Cheers to both of our local pharmacies for helping the Invermere Library with our STEAM program project. The medicine syringes were exactly what we needed to hatch our dinosaur eggs.

Cheers to my soulmate, the best part of my day is coming home to you, a clean house and a cooked meal every day for the past 29 years.

Cheers to Nate in Westside Park, always going above and beyond for his neighbours, especially me LOL.

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Huge Cheers to Dennis from Wrench Benders for rescuing me and coming so quickly when called to change my flat tire in the dark.

Cheers to the lovely knitting group who donated toques, blankets, and slippers to the Akisqnuk Health Centre. It was very much appreciated, and people are loving them!

N E W S PA P E R

Cheers and Cheers to Laird Sparks. Super handmade gifts and your enthusiasm helped keep those of us much older to keep smiling both days.

Congratulations entrepreneurs and your mentors.

Holiday Classified Deadlines

VEHICLES FOR SALE

2002 F350 Lariat Dually. Comes with 16,000 lb Warn winch, box rack, 6 new tires, running boards, trailer pkg, sold with or w/o Northern Light camper.

288,0000 kms. $11,000 for truck, $5,500 for camper. Excellent condition. Call 250-342-5116.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Our office will be closed from December 22nd, 2018 thru Jan. 1st, 2019.

We will re-open for business on January 2nd.

Please note our firm classified advertising deadlines:

Emelia was predeceased by her son Floyd Dehart in 1981 and her husband Biron Dehart in 2005.

Edition

Booking Deadline

A funeral mass for Emelia will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 11 am at the Catholic Church of Canadian Martyrs (712 – 12th Ave Invermere BC).

December 20th

Friday, December 14th at noon

December 27th

Friday, December 14th at noon

January 3rd

Monday, December 17th at noon

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at www.mcphersonfh.com

Cheers to Perry for donating the beautiful Christmas tree to Ivy House.

Independently owned and operated

December 11, 1935 – November 25, 2018

She will be dearly missed by many including her daughter Sandra, son-in-law Tim, son Bruce (Alison), daughter Cindy (Darcy), grandchildren Tanya (Oscar), Tiffany (Jay), Justin (Katelin), Shawn (Alicia), Natasha (Lane), Addison (Branson), Kailen, Tegan, Keenan, Paytan, Christopher and Andrew, great grandchildren Shyanne, Rylan, Jack, Xavier and Elias.

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BUYING OR SELLING

Dehart, Emelia Bernice We are so very grateful to have had almost 83 years with this amazing woman. Emelia Dehart (Haaf) passed away November 25, 2018 in Invermere, British Columbia. She was born in Prelate, Saskatchewan on December 11, 1935. Her love was felt deeply by all of us fortunate enough to have known her.

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Cheers to Kootenay Behind The Seams. So good to see a fabric and notions store back in town!

Bought the cutest little buttons for a baby sweater and had a lovely visit with the ladies in the shop. They are right next to the candy store in case you haven’t had a chance to visit yet.

Instill Yoga Therapy Do you want to live with less or no pain, feel stronger, and return to the hobbies and active lifestyle that you love? Give yoga and movement therapy a try!

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CHEERS & JEERS

STORAGE

FIREWOOD

SERVICES

Cheers to Jan for the amazing loaf of bread after a tough week.

NEWHOUSE STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units. Call 250-342-3637.

Support Rockies Hockey firewood. Contact email cvrockies.firewood@gmail.com or call 250-342-1624 for more info or to place an order.

STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes, easy access, immediate availability, long-term or short-term. Deck Properties Warehouse, Industrial Park: 250342-3166.

Dry fir firewood for sale. $300 per cord delivered.

Call 250-688-0373.

B.B.’s Home & Lawn Care Services: Residential Cleaning and House Checks, Renovations/Handyman Services. Book now for snow removal. 250-688-2897 or 403-861-8782.

Cheers to Rhonda Hemmelgarn, Franz and friends who gifted Rolf with what he needed: a new camper home on his land and for salvaging many of his carvings and signs.

A huge Cheers to Franz at the Old Salzburg in Radium for inviting all the firefighters to a dinner with entertainment as well as opening his doors so that the firefighters could warm up.

Cheers to Greg, our friendly, efficient postmaster in Radium.

We are always greeted with your big smile when we go into the post office and you are so helpful. We sure like you Greg.

Merry Christmas.

Cheers to the new road maintenance crew. They’re doing an awesome job. Dorney Road appreciates you! Best job ever.

Cheers to Bob Walker for creating the most impressive shelving to display the Friends of the Library’s Silent Auction items. And to Ginny Walker for finding the perfect way to make the silent auction fit in the space available. Bob and Ginny are always there to assist the Friends of the Library and their support is always appreciated. Cheers as well to RONA for donating materials for the shelves.

Cheers to Loblaws Canada and PC Optimum for their recent corporate decision to only offer sales of plastic bags and remove re-used cardboard boxes for their customers to carry groceries out.

LOST AND FOUND FOUND: Ring in Windermere area. Call 250-341-6104 to identify and claim.

FOUND: Cat in Spur Valley approx. November 28th. Adult female, spayed, Black/Brown short hair Tabby. Has a notch in right ear. Very friendly. Call ICAN at 250-341-7888.

FOUND: Keys at Pothole Park with blue key tag. Turned in to the District Office, call 250-3429281 to claim.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

COMMERCIAL SPACE

2000 GMC Sierra 1500 truck, short box. Canopy included. Call 250-342-6349.

Have a Merry “Real Christmas Tree” Christmas.

RV FOR SALE

CONDO FOR RENT 1-bdrm + den Condo at ‘The Peaks’ in Radium. 2nd floor unit (elevator), 6 appliances, indoor parking stall and storage, utilities and strata fees (pool and hot tub access) incl. N/S and No Pets. $850/mo + $425 D.D. Email stratacorp@radiumpeaks. com or call 1-866-364-7424 ext. 3.

For rent in Radium, 2-bdrm, 4 bath, ground level condo.

Beautiful views backs on to Springs Golf course. All appliances, fireplace, fully furnished. 2 car garage. N/S, N/P, references please. $1650/mo, call 250-342-3790.

Fully furnished condo for rent on Lake Windermere. December to April for ski season. Contact 403-257-3415 for details. Only serious inquires please.

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE ELKHORN COUNTRY ESTATES Acreage for sale, 5.3 acres, water well up to 30 gallons per minute, no building commitment. $199,000 + GST. Phone Elkhorn Ranch 250-342-1268. www.elkhornranches.com.

MISC. FOR SALE Have a Merry “Real Christmas Tree” Christmas.

2003 Terry fifth wheel, 24.5’ RK Trailer. Two solar Panels, four new batteries. Wiring for C-PAP machine. Phone 250-342-6349.

SERVICES THE HEARTFELT COMPANION: Services for Seniors Providing non-medical care, meal prep, transportation, outings and companionship with seniors living at home, Ivy House, Columbia House or Columbia Gardens. Excellent references and credentials.

Contact Leanne Brooks 250-3415683, invermerehomecare.com for more info.

Painting to Perfection Celebrating 25 Years Interior/Exterior Residential/Commercial Log Cabin Restoration/Chinking Smooth Spray Finishes Kitchen Cabinet Restoration Furniture Refinishing Deck Restoration Very High Quality Workmanship Ask about our Winter Specials Taylor & Lula Howe 250-341-1125.

SERVICES Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning.

Environmentally friendly products. Dry in 1 hour!

Call 250-688-0213 or visit www.heavensbest.ca.

Shannon’s Blinds & Designs Thank you for your votes - Best of Business Awards! Blinds, Drapery, Phantom Screens & more 250-342-5749, shannonsblinds@yahoo.ca.

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.

Wanted 2 F/T Restaurant Cooks, Rocky River Grill, 8888 Arrow Road, Invermere, B.C. Permanent, F/T shifts, overtime, weekends, days and evenings, $16/hour for 40 hours per week. Overtime after 40 hours. Minimum several year’s experience and completion of Secondary School. DUTIES: Prepare and cook full course meals, prepare and cook individual dishes and foods, ensure quality of food portions, work with minimal supervision, prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances. Inspect Kitchens and Food service areas. Please forward resume to Justin Atterbury by fax 250-342-8889 or email justatterbury@hotmail. com.

Strands Old House Restaurant is accepting applications for a full-time chef. Experience in casual fine dining an asset.

Evenings and weekends.

Apply to Tony Wood at tony@ strandsrestaurant.com or 250342-6344.

HELP WANTED Invermere Bay Condominiums

Property Manager Contractor Invermere Bay Condominium Corporation (IBCC) is seeking resumes from qualified individuals with relevant property management experience.

Invermere Bay Condominiums are centrally located in the beautiful town of Invermere. The complex has recently undergone major renovations which have improved the complex esthetics and building longevity. Our owners place high importance on our reputation within the District of Invermere as good community ambassadors.

Invermere Bay Condominiums has a strong community Council, to which the Property Manager reports. Duties include the overall management and maintenance of the buildings, amenities, property and common areas of the Condominium Corporation.

The primary role of the contracted property manager is to contribute to lower operating costs for the owners, ensure the property is safe, secure and well maintained. Lower operating costs can be achieved through a technical understanding of the facilities, diverse handyman functions, performing regularly scheduled maintenance functions, property inspections and oversight of qualified and approved contractors on the property. The role requires a self-starter who can work with minimal daily oversight, is comfortable performing a variety of handyman functions, is an effective communicator, has some computer skills and the ability to provide consistent support to the owners of IBCC. The Property Manager position is a contract role that is renewed on a regular basis by the Condominium Corporation Counsel. Interested individuals must have a minimum of five years of experience in a related property management.

Please send resume to info@trgr.ca Only candidates that meet the job requirements will be contacted.

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 anticipated to be 3 – 4 days/week. You will have a variety of tasks to keep you busy from researching hotels in Australia to responding to clients interested in visiting the Arctic. This office-based job requires that you can manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Core responsibilities include: • Client correspondence (inquiries, invoicing, etc.)

• Logistics (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 & oral) • Rigorous attention to detail and strong organizational skills • Ability to manage competing priorities • An interest in travel • Familiarity with social media 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 January.

Please submit your resume and a brief story about a personal travel experience by noon on December 17th to Cam via travel@eagle-eye.com.

Ph: 250-342-8640

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Reality: The same money invested in a regular series of small ads will yield bigger results. Call Dean or Amanda at 250-341-6299 to find out more.

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December 6, 2018

A melting pot of flavourful fun at Valley Foods this Saturday

By Lorene Keitch lorene@columbiavalleypioneer.com Are you hyper for havarti, crazy for camembert, or passionate for parmesan? Grate! If you believe the best things in life are brie, your delicious day is coming to AG Valley Foods. The friendly staff at the local grocery store are up to their cheesy antics again, offering 20 per cent off the more than 150 varieties of cheese, making turophiles (cheese lovers) churn with glee.

The annual cheese sale, which has morphed into a holiday season extravaganza, takes place at AG Valley Foods Saturday, December 8th. There’s a whole fondue of savings; be sure to grab some Kicking Horse Coffee at only $10 per bag, or Saputo butter, 2 for $7.

Greg Lapointe of Valley Foods assures it will be a fun day for customers.

“Wild Bill will be emceeing the event,” Mr. Lapointe says. “There’s good music and often customers dancing in the aisles.”

Duplicate David

By Lorene Keitch lorene@columbiavalleypioneer.com A quick Facebook search for David Goldsmith reveals pages of David Goldsmiths, with name-fellows found in New York, Oklahoma and Alaska, across the waters to the United Kingdom, Hawaii, and even Uganda.

But there is only one found in Spillimacheen.

The locally-famous Mr. Goldsmith is known for his wild and wonderful Hawaiian shirts, hanging in the breeze at car shows and the like. What he is not known for, intentionally so, are his political views.

However, a duplicate David Goldsmith is dropping the shared name into places less than expected for our Mr. Goldsmith. The other Mr. Goldsmith is a financial agent for the BC Liberal Party, and his name has been attached to robo-calls to Valley residents in regards to the voting referendum.

The local Mr. Goldsmith intentionally keeps his political views out of the public eye, especially as he sits on various health boards and is involved in several apolitical initiatives.

This is not the first time the mix-up has occurred. His name also appeared at the bottom of Liberal party promotional materials in the last election, such as on Doug Clovechok’s advertising on various platforms. Mr. Clovechok explained to the Pioneer that as David Goldsmith is the financial agent for the BC Liberal Party, party-associated materials are required to show his name.

The Valley’s Mr. Goldsmith took it upon himself awhile back to drop in for a visit to the accounting firm of the ‘dopplenamer’. They had a good laugh over their shared name and the simple mixup, Mr. Goldsmith reports.

Of course, the problem is not so serious that he feels the need to change his name. And, he adds, it would not make a difference if it were Liberal, NDP, Conservative, or any other party. He just wants it to be made clear this is not him calling you when you’re trying to get dinner on the table tonight. In the meantime, the next time you get a call from David Goldmith, be sure to ask ‘which one?’ before proceeding.

Wild Bill will be on from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Make sure to stop in to see Super Berry between 1 and 2 p.m.

Don’t forget to wear your ugly Christmas sweater to be entered in a draw to win one of three $50 Valley Foods gift cards.

Vendors will be on-site such as Fernie Alpine Kombucha, Wild Mountain Chocolate, Saunders Family Farm, and a new protein bar company for Valley Foods, called Viabar.

So, if you are looking for a new cheese to try, which one should you select?

“The go-to cheese is definitely applewood smoked cheddar,” Mr. Lapointe says. “If you want to venture into gourmet cheese, that would definitely be good to try. It’s good on a burger, good by itself, on pizza. You name it, it’s just good cheese.”

This Saturday, December 8th, don’t have a meltdown. Instead, slice your day with a cut for Valley Foods customer appreciation day. It’ll be a cracker barrel full of fun.

Officials keep an eye on Radium’s resident bighorns

By Katie Watt intern@columbiavalleypioneer.com The Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep herd in Radium, also known as the Radium-Stoddart population, has been on the decline since the early 2000s, but wildlife biologists say there’s nothing to be concerned about.

Since this herd of sheep frequently visit Kootenay National Park, Parks Canada works with B.C. Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development (FLNROD) to document population numbers. To monitor the population, wildlife specialists complete ground counts throughout the year to estimate the population size of the herd. It is normal for wildlife populations, including bighorn sheep, to experience fluctuations over time, according to a ministry spokesperson.

For the Radium-Stoddart herd, their numbers have been on the decline since the early 2000s.

The last counts, taken in 2017, estimated that there are currently 150 sheep in the Radium-Stoddart herd, which is around a 25% decrease from the numbers taken in the early 2000s count. Records dating back to the 1920s, however, indicate that the population has decreased to numbers lower than 150 in the past.

Various aspects have led to the deaths of these sheep.

It is suspected that the main contributor, however, have been cougars. During winter of 2017-18, Parks Canada, in conjunction with B.C. Conservation officers, a local Compulsory Inspection contractor, and local volunteers, counted a total of 28 deceased bighorns; officials suspect that 21 of these deaths were attributed to cougars, five to vehicles, and two to trains. Potentially, the presence of a mother cougar and two cubs may have played a role in the higher number of conflicts this year.

“A cougar must feed on an average sized deer every 7-10 days, but with cubs that number goes down to every 3.1 days,” says Andrew Milne, local Conservation Officer.

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Holiday lights, winter nights Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is a’glow with roughly 50,000 individual bulbs on 2,000 strands of lights, as well as decor animals, starbusts, snowflakes, and a towering Christmas tree in the hotel lobby, for the annual Holiday Lights and Winter Nights Festival. The stunning display is available to guests and the public to celebrate the holiday season.

Photos by Ann Marie Deagnon

. . . ‘Officials’ from 28 Some sheep were also killed within the town. When this happens, the carcass of the animal must be removed quickly as to reduce the amount of human-wildlife encounters, even if the carcass has not been fully eaten by the predator. This removal of an active meal can increase the amount of sheep kills.

While cougars are suspected to have played a large role in sheep kills this year, population can also be affected by illness, winter severity, or a lack or surplus of food.

While these numbers may seem surprising, there is little to be worried about, says a spokesperson from FLNROD. “The current population size of the bighorn sheep herd in Radium Hot Springs is considered to be reasonably healthy and within long-term documented population numbers,” the spokesperson said. “If the population were to decline significantly and create concerns, Parks Canada will work with FLNROD to manage the herd as needed.”

Due to the high number of observed bighorn deaths in 2017, Parks Canada and FLNROD will be keeping a close watch on sheep numbers this winter.

Teck time Cross country skiers took to the trails at Panorama Mountain Resort last weekend for the Teck Kootenay Regional Snow Camp, hosted by the Toby Creek Nordic Club. A coach from Cross Country BC joined the Kootenay coaching team to teach some new skills to the 26 skiers from four clubs that attended the camp.

Photos by Cam Gillies

Movember money Several staff members at Columbia Garden Village grew out their mustaches for the Movember cancer fundraiser. They raised $660 thanks to the generosity of fellow staff, residents, and other Valley contributors. Pictured is Franz Grasegger getting the ‘stache shaved at the end of the fundraising campaign.

Submitted photo

26th

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THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support our most successful BIG Christmas Craft Sale.

Congratulations to the winners of our draws.

Box Seats for the Kootenay Ice

Roy Thompson

A trip to Jasper or Lake Louise

Margaret Crawford

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December 6, 2018

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Tel: 250-342-9281 • Fax: 250-342-2934

HOLIDAY GARBAGE COLLECTION CHANGE There will be a change in the garbage and recycling pickup for Invermere residents.

Tuesday, December 25th garbage pickup will be moved to Thursday, December 27th.

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Wednesday, December 26th garbage pickup will be moved to Friday, December 28th.

Thursday, December 27th recycling pickup (B) will be moved to Thursday, January 3rd.

Submitted by Columbia Valley Rockies

And, Tuesday, January 1st garbage pickup will be moved to Monday, December 31st.

If anyone has any questions, feel free to contact the District of Invermere office at 250-342-9281 or info@invermere.net or pick up a garbage and recycling calendar at the office.

It’s a great reason

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Christmas Star Winner for December 3rd

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$250 gift certificate redeemable at any participating business.

The Columbia Valley Rockies went on the road to Grand Forks and Spokane over the weekend trying to drive separation in the standings.

Friday, November 30th saw the Grand Forks Border Bruins open their barn to the travelling Rockies. The teams took to the ice in the first with neither team able to solve the goaltending.

Three minutes into the second period Cooper Krauss opened the scoring for the Rockies with help from Fraser McMann and Chase Hawkins. The Rockies got their legs under them and began to take the play to the home team.

Their effort was rewarded at 9:58 as Jesse Carr gave the Rockies a two to zip lead.

However on three straight penalties within a minute and a half, the Bruins scored three quick goals making the Rockies pay for their time in the box. It was now 3-2 Bruins. With 5:40 remaining in the second Dace Prymak added to his stats after getting help from Erik Lloyd and Greg Parker. The Rockies were a determined team, and the period ended at three a piece.

In the third the Rockies were given another penalty, which the Bruins used to ignite their hometown crowd with hope. The Rockies had other plans; they kept pressing and cheering each other on. At 8:05 of the third Jesse Carr – with help from Logan MacDonald – silenced the crowd. Less than 40 seconds later Fraser McMann drove a dagger through the building as Kale Hawryluk

and Brennan Nelson combined to deliver him the puck.

The Rockies won 5-4.

On Saturday, December 1st the team continued the trip crossing the border to Spokane. The team pressured the Braves but their goalie was up to the task. With three minutes remaining in the first Mason Robinson was able to deke out a goal after a nice dish from Dace Prymak and Connor Woodworth.

In the second the Braves took advantage of a Rockies penalty to get on the board. The tie would not be for long as Dace Prymak received a nice feed from Mason Robinson. The hometown team netted another one before Eric Lloyd – in the span of one minute and 16 seconds – scored twice. On the first goal he had help from Gavin Fleck. On the second it was Jesse Carr sending the disc his way. Second period ended 4-2 Rockies.

In the third the Braves gave the crowd something to cheer about by tying the game up. But while on the power play with 5:41 remaining, Jesse Carr would break their hearts as he received a feed from Joshua Antunes and Fraser McMann. The Rockies won 5-4 on a six-game winning streak.

The Rockies gained ground on Kimberley and created distance on the third and fourth place teams.

The Rockies are on the road on Wednesday, December 5th to play the Creston Valley Thundercats and head to Nelson on Saturday, December 8th to play the Leafs.

The Rockies’ next home game will be Tuesday, December 11th against the Fernie Ghostriders.

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For more information on this contest, please see our ad on page 16 of this week’s Columbia Valley Pioneer or visit www.cvchamber.ca/christmas-star

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Jolly jammies Janice, Donna and Corinne dress for the occasion in cozy pjs as they shop at the Three Bears Gift Shop during the Late Night downtown shopping event in Invermere last Friday, November 30th. More than 20 stores stayed open for the one-night event, many with special deals for pjclad shoppers or those wearing ugly sweaters. It was a fun and festive evening for all who attended.

Photo by Lorene Keitch

Attention Columbia Valley Hockey Teams Complimentary Meeting space available with all group bookings 8888 Arrow Rd, Invermere, BC • 250-342-8888

December 6, 2018

FAITH

Hear the angels sing

By Pastor Murray Wittke Valley Christian Assembly It’s after midnight and I’m staring into the frozen December darkness. I see tiny coloured lights strung around houses and hanging in trees. Each small light quietly makes its stand against the night, assuring me the light will return.

Every winter it’s the same. For me December is a season of celebration and darker days. As Christmas approaches part of me wants to sing for joy and another part aches with sadness. I see the Christ child in the manger; Emanuel… God with us, one of us, and I’m overjoyed. Then I see a tear-stained world; friends weighed down with sorrows; lives filled with pain and loss, and I grieve. Each Christmas season I struggle and I know I’m not alone.

I’ve been listening to Bruce Cockburn’s Christmas

Album. He sings a haunting version of “It Came upon a Midnight Clear.” It’s set in a minor key and yet it stirs up hope. Edmund Sears composed this song in December 1849 as a melancholy reflection on his times. He heard the song of the Christmas Angels and his hope soared.

They sang a song of peace, mercy, reconciliation… of God with us. But in a verse often omitted from our hymnals, he mourns for a world that after two thousand years still suffers “the woes of sin and strife;” a world where “man still wars with man.” He wishes they would “hush the noise and hear the angels sing.”

He too struggled in December, but was convinced Christ would one day bring God’s peace to earth, the “age of gold… by prophet bards foretold.” To those walking in wintery darkness he says… “And ye beneath life’s crushing load, whose forms are bending low; who toil along the climbing way with painful steps and slow. Take heart for comfort, love, and hope, come swiftly on the wing. O rest beside the weary road and hear the angels sing.” This Christmas listen to the Angels sing. A brighter day is coming.

It’s dark outside but my hope burns strong… like a light in the night. Daylight’s coming! I’ve heard the angels sing.

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LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, December 9, Second Sunday of Advent, 10:30 am Worship And Life Instruction, “Revelation 101” Pastor Matt Moore ministering from Chapters 15 and 16.

“K.I.D.S.” Church during the Morning Service.

7 p.m. “SING and CELEBRATE” . 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • office@lwac.ca • www.lwac.ca

WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED Worship every Sunday, 10:30 a.m.

Children & Youth Sunday School at 10:30 a.m.

Christ Church Trinity, Invermere 1st and 3rd Sunday, March - December 9 a.m.: All Saint’s, Edgewater 2nd Sunday, 7 p.m.: June - October at St. Peter’s Windermere Reverend Laura Hermakin 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.ca

VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Sunday 10 a.m.: Worship Services.

Pastor Murray Wittke 4814 Highway Drive, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday, 4:30 p.m.: St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats.

Saturday, 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.: Canadian Martyrs’ – Invermere Sunday, 11 a.m.: St. Joseph’s – Radium.

Father Jojo Augustine • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere 250-342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE

Crowds streamed into Copper Point Golf Club Sunday, December 2nd for the annual Feed the Town event, which raises funds and food for the Columbia Valley Food Bank.

Photos by Lorene Keitch

Feed the Town

Lay Worship Services, Sundays at 1:30 p.m.

Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere (Small Chapel) Pastor Doug Lutz, 250-464-0100 Email: mtzionlc@hotmail.com

RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m. • Relief Society, 11:15 a.m.

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