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HISTORIC SLED TRIP With the provincial election period officially underway as of Tuesday, April 16th, campaign signs are springing up as fast as spring flowers around the Columbia Valley.

Candidates Doug Clovechok (left), Earl Olsen (centre), and Norm Macdonald (right) squared off at an all-candidates debate on April 10th, and will be spreading their messages throughout the Columbia River - Revelstoke riding in the weeks to come.

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VALLEY NEWS

Public hearing set for Jumbo bylaw

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The new Jumbo Glacier mountain resort municipality continues to take steps forward.

At the municipality’s third meeting on Tuesday, April 16th, Jumbo’s council appointed four people – including two members-at-large – to its municipal environmental advisory board, scheduled a public hearing for a proposed zoning bylaw in the Farnham part of the municipality and heard from a Jumbo project opponent concerned about the municipality’s financial capacity.

The proposed bylaw – zoning bylaw 0006 – will dictate what can and cannot occur in the Farnham Glacier area.

Jumbo council, which consists of Mayor Greg Deck and councillors Nancy Hugunin and Steve Ostrander, set a public hearing date on the proposed bylaw for Monday, May 13th starting at 9 a.m. at the Radium Hot Springs municipal office.

“It’s an opportunity to hear from anybody who feels his or her interests may be affected,” said Mr. Deck.

Given the intense debate surrounding the proposed ski resort during the past two decades, the Jumbo coun-

cil anticipates many people may want to make a verbal submission at the hearing and is taking steps to make sure everybody gets a chance to be heard. People can sign up on Friday, May 10th to make a presentation at the hearing. Council will limit verbal submissions to five minutes per person and will keep submissions individual rather than for groups.

“There will be a lot of controversy over Jumbo; I don’t want people to be intimidated (by large groups),” said Mr. Deck.

After participants sign up, Jumbo’s acting chief administrative officer Mark Read will set up a schedule, so that people have a rough idea when they will get their chance to present, without having to to wait around all day.

At Tuesday’s meeting, Brisco resident Jim Galloway appeared as a delegation for the second time at Jumbo’s three council meetings to date. He cited two previous reports (the Iris/Sno Engineering report in March 1999 and the Dr. Marvin Shaffer report in May 2010) while expressing concern that the proposed developments at Jumbo may not ever succeed.

“Because this project will probably fail in its early stages, the province’s taxpayers will be legally left holding

the bag,” he said. “The people of B.C. will have to pay for all the restoration work that will be necessary in the Jumbo Valley and up on the glaciers.”

There are strong indications that the proposed Jumbo Glacier resort planners will be unable to find investors and will then need to start the development work on their own, said Mr. Galloway, who suggested the resort promoters should give proof of their financial capability and post cash security deposits before any work is allowed to proceed in the Jumbo area. The council asked Mr. Read to prepare a comprehensive written response addressing Mr. Galloway’s concerns.

The council appointed Mrs. Hugunin as the primary council member and Mr. Ostrander as the alternate on the Jumbo environmental advisory board, along with members-at-large David Reynolds and Rick Kunelius.

Mr. Kunelius is a former senior wildlife warden at Banff National Park who currently does wildlife consulting for ski resorts and heli-ski operators.

Mr. Reynolds will graduate from the University of Calgary this June with a PhD focusing on the effects of climate change on ski resorts in Western Canada from 2020 to 2050.

Candidates pitch policies and platforms at debate

By Greg Amos Pioneer Staff

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The provincial economy, regional employment and one local healthcare issue in particular topped the agenda at the all-candidates debate held at David Thompson Secondary on the evening of Wednesday, April 10th.

With a crowd of 150 packing the high school theatre, three candidates faced ten questions on ten different topics, selected from a pool of 100 questions received by the organizing committee.

“The creation of jobs is the largest issue in the province,” said soon-to-be-confirmed BC Conservative candidate Earl Olsen, 61, a career accountant and businessman who was a new face to many. “We’re almost sliding to the point where operational debt is being paid for with more debt,” he added.

“It’s important in my view to simply be predictable as a government,” said incumbent MLA Norm Macdonald, 54, who decried the province’s implementation of the now-rescinded harmonized sales tax.

“As a small business owner, the HST worked for us,” countered BC Liberal candidate Doug Clovechok, 59. The NDP “followed Bill Vander Zalm over the cliff,” on the HST issue, he told the crowd.

“The NDP want more government, and who’s going to pay for that?” he added later in the evening.

He and Mr. Olsen each argued for a smaller government presence in the province, with Mr. Olsen placing a strong emphasis on reasonable taxation.

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Submitted by Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac Columbia Valley RCMP • On April 12th at 11:15 p.m., a 1990 Toyota pickup was checked on Laurier Street, as the truck had no tail lights. The 31-year-old male driver displayed signs of having had a few drinks.

A breath alcohol demand was given where the driver blew a warn. The driver’s licence was suspended for three days.

• On April 13th at 11:45 p.m., the Columbia Valley detachment received a number of complaints of thefts in the Golden area and disturbances in the Invermere area related to a green van. The van was located on Laurier Street in Athalmer. When the police activated the emergency lights, the van sped away up the hill towards Panorama Mountain Village. Due to road conditions and the fact the vehicle was headed to Panorama, the police did not pursue, but continued driving towards Panorama.

The vehicle was later located upside down in the ditch. Five occupants were arrested. One adult male received injuries and was checked at the hospital. The 1998 Ford Windstar bearing Alberta plates was found to have been stolen out of Calgary. The plates on the vehicle were also stolen. The driver of the vehicle, an adult male from Calgary, has been charged with dangerous driving. Three adult males, one male young offender and one female young offender were charged with possession of stolen property. A number of stolen items was recovered from the van and returned to the proper owner. The male young offender, age 15, was reported as missing and remains in custody until arrangements can be made to return him to his guardian.

• On April 13th at midnight, the Columbia Valley RCMP detachment received a complaint of a vehicle damaged while parked near the Village Country Inn in Radium Hot Springs. A 2010 Ford Flex was found to have a dent on the rear passenger door. Damage would indicate the door had been kicked and not struck by another vehicle.

• A Blackberry phone was turned into the detachment.

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Detachment open house For the third year, the Columbia Valley detachment will be hosting an open house. This event will take place on May 8th from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Windermere Lions Club, who will be once again doing a barbecue for those attending. Tim Hortons supplies the police food, while Canadian Tire and Home Hardware are awarding prizes to whichever student can produce the best poster in each Grade 3 class in the valley.

It is our hope that Cpl. Sullivan with his police dog will also be in attendance if he is available.

Come out, have dinner on us. All the police toys will be set up in the back for the kids to jump on, and the Lions club will be taking fingerprints of children. The kids will enjoy the tour of the jails.

The imposter Many of you are aware of my friend Thor, a pain-inthe-butt police dog, but when you need him, he’s there for you. This time however, Thor was nowhere around.

I think his handler was on holidays, and Thor was probably taking time off, hanging out with his friends and enjoying a holiday also.

A number of us were responding to a large outdoor party that was getting out of hand. A large number of intoxicated people was present and fighting was occuring.

When we arrive at a scene with a police dog, it’s like having an additional 20 police officers with us. That’s the effect a ticked-off German shepherd has on people. Most of the partiers got to know Thor; the bad guys were not fond of him.

Anyways, it was dark out and a German shepherd in the dark looks like any other shepherd. So Bob, my partner that night, decided to get his dog and place him in the back of a police vehicle, and off to the party we went. As we were receiving no co-operation, we made a point of making it known that we would be calling Thor to assist us.

That was Bob’s cue; in came Bob with his dog. Now Thor would be all barking and wanting to get loose, but Bob’s dog was all tongue and waving his tail, wanting to party on. We kept him at a distance just for show. It worked and the crowd started co-operating.

We didn’t tell the dog handler what we did, nor Thor.

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Fifty years ago this month was an exciting time for four backcountry skiing pals who grew up in the Columbia Valley, as they cruised at seven miles per hour on a home-made snowmobile into the alpine around the Paradise Mine in 1963. The friends stayed in a mine bunkhouse and spent a few glorious days in a place that had been out of reach on foot.

“It was warm; we were outside outside in our T-shirts, watching slides falling down on faces around us,” said Jim Gibb, who along with Doug “Butch” McKay, Willie Hendriksen, and Barry Weir, expored the site on skis. For more on their pioneering trip, visit www.columbiavalleypioneer.com .

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Editor’s note: The countdown to the Invermere Public Library’s 50th anniversary is on!

The Invermere Public Library received its certification of incorporation 50 years ago, at the home of Mr. and Mrs Peatfield. There is evidence that the library existed on and off since 1927, but on June 5th, 1963, the library became “official”.

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PERSPECTIVE

Historical Lens

Deer drama drags on

By Greg Amos Pioneer Staff

After a hard-hitting guest editorial last week by former Pioneer employee Joshua Estabrooks, who moonlighted with us for two weeks pending the arrival of our new reporter, Steve Hubrecht (see masthead below), we’ve received ample feedback on the deer issue. One of those letters can be found on this page, and a few more are stockpiled for future use. And a press release sent our way provides further commentary around the political dimension of dealing with deer.

After Kimberley’s attempts to carry out deer hazing were shut down by the province under the pretense of legal barriers arising from Wildlife Act Permit Regulations, the Animal Alliance Environment Voters Party of Canada teamed up with a few other concerned groups to call for this to become an election issue.

As though the provincial debt, employment, a potential heavy oil pipeline and refinery, healthcare and other issues aren’t enough to base a platform on, the special interest coalition is asking candidates to make urban deer management an election issue. I’m sure we’d all like to see something done, but voters have bigger fish to fry on May 14th, the provincial election day.

The deer issue is much more tied to the ongoing legal battle between the District of Invermere and a local deer protection society, who are still grappling with technicalities as the case moves in fits and starts through the BC Supreme Court. Calling it merely a political issue is disingenuous at best.

My feelings towards the hordes of cute yet destructive deer aren’t quite as resolute as those of Mr. Estabrooks; that said, every time I think about the situation, I can’t help but recall what comedian Dennis Leary once said about animal rights: “We only want to save the cute ones, don’t we?”

Thinking of the deer as giant rats definitely shifts that perspective. Come election day, our focus should be on the larger issues of relevance to B.C. as a whole.

A lap on Lake Windermere A fellow and two ladies embark from the Windermere Government Wharf for a leisurely cruise on Lake Windermere aboard the Osprey, a small wooden dinghy, in this photo from 1915. An old steamer seen on the shore behind the boaters is believed to be called the “City of Windermere”. As of 1975, part of the ship’s old boiler was thought to be in use as part of the heating system at a home in Windermere. If you have any more information, e-mail us at info@cv-pioneer.com .

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Deer an important part of our history Dear Editor: Those “rats,” as Pioneer reporter Joshua Estabrooks calls them, played a crucial role in the history of our valley. For thousands of years, until this very day, deer were an important food source for First Nations people. Venison was a usual main-course for David Thompson and our early settlers. I doubt there is a valley old-timer around today who wasn’t raised on venison. Just because our meat now comes pre-

packaged and trucked-in from factory feedlots doesn’t mean we should forget our past. As a paper that purports to celebrate the spirit of our pioneers, perhaps more thought and sensitivity is in order.

Now let’s put this subject aside until after the election — we have a vermin infestation in Victoria to deal with.

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LETTERS

Ultrasound technician would be huge benefit Dear Editor: I thank The Pioneer for their interest in ultrasound services in Invermere.

I’ve always been an ardent proponent of formal diagnostic ultrasound services in Invermere, but a few matters pertaining to this subject in last week’s article in The Pioneer need some clarification.

We currently have a wonderful bedside ultrasound machine (called the Sonosite M Turbo), which was purchased by the Invermere Healthcare Auxiliary for use by local physicians working in the emergency room. This portable machine has undoubtedly improved emergency care by local physicians, and saved lives, and I for one am very grateful to all those who have made this possible.

What we need in the medium to long-term though, is the addition of a formal diagnostic ultrasound machine, which could store and transmit images to Cranbrook for interpretation there by specialist radiologists. (Let the image do the traveling, not the patient – we live in the 21st century where the Internet is

ubiquitous!)

It is also important to note that this type of a machine is an addition to X-rays when it comes to evaluating a patient.

Both modalities need to be present. A full diagnostic ultrasound machine is not necessarily “portable” either, as may be deduced from the article.

Another issue that I wanted to highlight is the fact that there is a shortage of ultrasonographers, and those of you who are interested in a change of direction in your career, this might appeal to you!

Would it not be wonderful to have someone from this community train to become an ultrasonographer at, say BCIT or SAIT, come back to Invermere, and serve your own community in this interesting field?

Establishing good medical services like this in any community creates a virtuous spiral attracting more residents and businesses alike. Let’s keep this discussion alive, and see if we as a community can make this happen in the long run!

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Someone must pay for cream soda Dear Editor: In my junior high school one of our student council presidents was elected with one simple promise: cream soda in the water fountains!

This promise coupled with the candidate’s popularity and charisma landed

him the job! I could have sworn I was back in Grade 9 sitting in the Gilbert Patterson gym at the recent all candidates forum. Our incumbent MLA, Norm MacDonald, was as smooth as ever and came across quite polished and charismatic.

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It was quite convincing indeed as long as you didn’t pay too much attention to what he was saying.

Mr. MacDonald was quick to point out that we are deep in debt — pointing the finger of blame solely at the BC Liberals despite the global economic meltdown and $1.7 billion that was returned to the federal government following the abolishment of the harmonized sales tax, which the NDP led the charge on for their own political gain.

Mr. MacDonald went on to promise massive spending increases on 18 specific occasions during the evening! Nothing was left out: education, healthcare, seniors, forestry, et cetera. “Money is no object” seemed to be the order of the evening, much to the delight of about half of those in attendance, whilst the other half sat bewildered wondering where the money was coming from.

Perhaps the money would come from promoting new business ventures in our province? Not so! On five separate occasions, Mr. MacDonald vowed that his party would not support projects that will contribute over a trillion dollars to the B.C. economy and will create over 20,000 jobs — once again with the same reaction from the not so likeminded sides of the room. Who will pay for this increase in spending and decrease in contribution to our economy?

The answer was simple — it would come from those of you who run your own businesses, offer products and services at reasonable prices and provide jobs. An increase in taxes on business owners and successful British Columbians were the only increases that Mr. MacDonald even mentioned to offset his party’s proposed spending spree!

On the flip side of this — Doug Clovechok stayed clear of plying the room with cream soda! He was realistic about spending and expectations in our current financial climate.

Instead of wooing the room with flowery platitudes that evoked enthusiastic response, he vowed that he and his party would support an increase in economic activity and funding for training for a workforce that would provide jobs for families, increase our quality of living and would provide the funds necessary to maintain the high quality of education, healthcare, infrastructure and delivery of government services that we deserve. Hope for a bright future and a sensible way to pay for it — simple!

Don’t be fooled by hollow promises! The recently departed Margaret Thatcher put it best: “Socialist governments traditionally do make a financial mess; they always run out of other people’s money.” I’d say she is spot on here!

Dave McGrath, Invermere

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Even before the election has been called, on April 14th, 2013, some pathetic individual in Revelstoke took it into his or her pea brain to kick in the front door of one of the candidate’s offices.

Pathetic to say the least, but maybe Doug, and Norm, and Earl could make a joint statement, in all the papers of the entire riding, printed over all three names, that any prosecution of the perpetrators would be signed and endorsed by all candidates, no matter the political party.

Maybe the three can make a public statement – together – that they and the rest of society do not accept this fearful and pathetic action. That might include removal and defacing of signs.

On another note here, this stupidity simply shows how these particular individuals fear the ability for a particular candidate to win the constituency. In their actions, they show their fear. Pity them in their fear, pity them in their actions, pity them – him or her, old, young or middle-aged – pity them.

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. . . ‘Debate’ from page 3 A central part of his BC Conservative party platform is to scrap B.C.’s carbon tax.

Mr. Clovechok spoke in favour of both more green energy and fossil fuel development, as well as keeping the carbon tax at the current level.

“I understand oil and gas from a First Nations perspective,” said Mr. Clovechok, an honourary member of Alberta’s Piikani Nation. “We’re so far ahead in North America on the carbon tax, nobody can keep up on it,” he added.

Seizing on a strong community issue, Mr. Macdonald took exception to Mr. Clovechok’s characterization of the closure of Invermere’s community dialysis unit as being a democratic decision made by Interior Health. A 2005 BC Liberal government decision to appoint health board members means there was a political dimension to the move, said Mr. Macdonald.

“If we (the NDP) form government, that dialysis

Historical presentations at Wings

By Sheila Bonny Special to The Pioneer The Wings Over the Rockies Festival 2013 includes presentations and excursions that celebrate both the geological and cultural history of the valley.

On the morning of Friday, May 10th on Wings week, Colin Cartwright will guide an exploration of the source of the Columbia River. In an evening presentation at Pynelogs, Gideon Smith will discuss the tectonic activity and geological changes that created the Rockies, the Columbias and the Rocky Mountain Trench.

Other presenters will discuss changes to the valley wrought by humans. The Edgewater Flume, continually operational since 1918, is the destination of Norm Funnell’s hike on Monday.

On Thursday, geologists and history buffs Bill Ayrton and Cam Berry and Eloise Berry will follow in the footsteps of David Thompson who explored, surveyed and mapped the Columbia Valley 200 years ago. Bruce Woodbury and Paula Cravens will stroll to the decaying remains of the canal built in 1889 to connect the Kootenay River and Columbia Lake.

On Friday, Columbia Valley historian, Colin Cartwright will hike along the narrow gauge rail bed, past rusting equipment and through the shaft of the old

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unit will re-open,” he said. Mr. Macdonald also pledged the NDP would fund more home support care in rural B.C., without stretching the healthcare budget, and criticized the fact health spending has grown only 0.5 per cent over the past dozen years, which he argued is not nearly enough given B.C.’s aging population.

“The moral test of government is how well we look after seniors in their twilight years,” stated Mr. Clovechok, who asserted healthcare delivery must focus on centralized services to keep costs down.

Mr. Clovechok noted his call to the Kootenay East Regional Hospital District board chair is “where the ball started rolling,” on bringing attention to the issue.

The event, organized by the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Lions Club and the Rotary Club, did not include any questions posed by audience members.

For a longer version of this story, go to www. columbiavalleypioneer.com .

Thunder Hill Mine, last worked in 1893. In the evening, in Parsons, historian Colleen Palumbo will present stories from the steamboat days on the Columbia.

The final event of Wings week is a ramble through Elk Park Ranch, site of an Eaton’s catalogue house erected in 1901. Join in to learn the fascinating history of our valley!

Wings Over the Rockies Festival dates are May 6th to 12th. Register now on-line at www.WingsOverTheRockies.org, by telephone at 250-342-2473, or inperson at Pynelogs Cultural Centre.

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READY, SET, LEARN AND WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN Children born in 2009 and 2010 and their parents/guardians are invited to their local elementary school. Please check specific dates and times for each school below.

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Welcome to Kindergarten, May 16, 9 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.

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Welcome to Kindergarten, May 15. Please contact the School.

Windermere Elementary School 250-342-6640 Ready, Set, Learn & Welcome to Kindergarten Tuesday, May 7, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Laura and Tony Hall of Invermere are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Christina Hall to Zac McHugh, son of Robert and Kelly-Ann McHugh of Huntington Beach, CA. and Sharon Maberry-Bourke and Gerry Bourke of Murray, UT.

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Abattoir a cause for apprehension al District of East Kootenay in the wake of the public hearing that was held on Wednesday, April 17th.

Prevailing winds in the valley come from the north and northwest. We own a property south of Copper Point Golf Course, and it is very common for us to smell the acrid reek of contaminants that are released by Kicking Horse Company when it is roasting beans at their facility west of the Home Hardware. Having grown up near rural ranching and swine operations, I am confident stating that smells produced by an abattoir with stables holding 10 to 20 animals will not be pleasant. The idea

Dear Editor: I am writing about the application made by the Windermere District Farmers Institute to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. The Farmers Institute would like to build an abattoir complete with corrals at a site that is roughly 0.5 kilometres south of Home Hardware. There should be no doubt that such a facility would have a negative impact upon the quality of life of those who live in close proximity to the proposed site, and I encourage people to respond to the Region-

of putting such a facility immediately upwind of residential dwellings is simply unfathomable to me.

My family is supportive of efforts to increase employment in the valley. With such a wide range of undeveloped land in the area, however, there are several sites further south along the highway that would not have such a large negative impact on residential neighbours. Potentially affected homeowners – make your voice heard.

Jamie Fisher Lakeview Meadows

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The peaks of The Lieutenants (west of Jumbo Mountain) stand out amidst a sea of alpine wildflowers in this July 2011 shot taken from Jumbo Pass by Invermere’s Cori Gadomski, who recently won the prize for Best Overall Photo with this entry in Wildsight’s Jumbo photo contest. Ms. Gadomski, who’s made multiple trips to the area, described it as “a rewarding scene to stumble upon.” The contest was sponsored by Mountain Equipment Co-op, Kicking Horse Coffee and the Fernie Bean Pod. Photo by Cori Gadomski

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Movie Review: Django Unchained Reviewed by Lizzie Midyette Everything you need to know before watching Django Unchained can be summarized with the following: Quentin Tarantino takes on slavery in the Deep South of the United States.

The plot looks simple enough on the surface: Django (Jamie Foxx), a freed slave, sets out to rescue his wife Broomhilda (Kerry Washington) with the help of a German bounty hunter (Christoph Waltz). However, we Tarantino fans know we’re about to be treated to so much more, and are most certainly not disappointed. The little extra storylines and characters we’re introduced to create a very satisfying and graphically-violent visual feast.

As with most of Tarantino’s work, it’s the diversity and

depth of the characters that make the movie shine. Django makes sure new acquaintances know the “D” in his name is silent. He is deeply in love with his wife, and evolves through the action to become a fantastic rendition of a hero. From the first scene, there is no doubt that Django will succeed in his mission in bringing about justice for Broomhilda, and succeed he does.

The German bounty hunter (Waltz, known to many from his scene-stealing role in Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds) who aids Django gets the job done via whatever creative means are necessary. Plantation owner Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio), a wannabe-Francophone owner of Candyland, an enormous Mississippi plantation complete with an underground illegal slavery fight club, makes a surprisingly awesome nemesis. He also happens to

own Django’s wife, Broomhilda.

In the same way that Inglourious Basterds parodied the atrocities of Nazi Germany, Django does the same with the issue of slavery. This movie will shock many with its frequent violent scenes and the exploration of the abomination that is racism. Whether or not the movie is historically accurate is irrelevant to enjoying Django’s journey.

As a long-time Tarantino fan, I can say this by far is his best work. Django combines the very best in supersaturated colour, snappy dialogue, dynamic characters, and graphic violence, all wrapped up in a well-chosen soundtrack.

Twelve heads out of 10 — only 10 wouldn’t do it justice.

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

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Toby Theatre • 7:30 p.m.: April 18th - 20th and 25th - 27th, showing Jack Reacher.

Friday, April 19th • 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Free bra clinic at the Valley Fitness Centre. To book your custom fitting call Bev 1-888-909-9641.

• 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Adventure Club for Kids’ Clown Boot Camp at the Invermere Public Library for students in grades 5-7. Please contact the library for mroe information and to register.

• 7:00 p.m.: Mike, Denise & Michelle HartmannEchterling from Hart to Heart Ministries will be at Radium Christian Fellowship. For more information call 250-332-6633.

Saturday, April 20th • 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: All new artists show opening at the Artym Gallery. Show runs until April 28th.

• 1:00 p.m.: Desiderata Dance Academy, along with Peaks Danceworks and Colleen McKee Irish Dancers present “A Moment in Time” year-end recital at the Key City Theatre in Cranbrook. Tickets available at Key City only at 250-426-7006. For more information contact Colleen at 250-324-1438.

• 6:00 p.m.: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort’s Girls Only Dinner & Burlesque. 1920s dinner buffet, burlesque show by the Cheesecake Burlesque Revue and after show at the Bear’s Paw Bar & Grill. For tickets and more information please call 250-345-6070.

• 7:00 p.m.: Mike, Denise & Michelle Hartmann-

Echterling from Hart to Heart Ministries will be at Radium Christian Fellowship. For more information call 250-332-6633.

• 7:30 p.m.: DTSS 30th Annual Big Band Dance at the Invermere Community Hall. Cocktails at 7:30 p.m., dancing at 8:00 p.m., and buffet at 10:15 p.m. Tickets Available at The Book Bar, Majestic U-Brew, any Senior Stage Band Student or call 250-342-9213 ext. 4503.

Sunday, April 21st • 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.: Mike, Denise & Michelle Hartmann-Echterling from Hart to Heart Ministries will be at Radium Christian Fellowship. For more information call 250-332-6633.

• Columbia Valley Cycling Society Annual Bike and Gear Swap at the Invermere Community Hall. Bring items between 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Sale is from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Pick up money and/or unsold items at 1:00 p.m. $1 charge to sell items.

• 7:00 p.m.: La Cafamore String Quartet at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Tickets are $15, available at the Book Bar and Pynelogs. Call 250-342-4423 for more information.

Monday, April 22nd • 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: Slow Food Columbia Valley Earth Day Pot Luck Feast at Winderberry. Tables, chairs, plates and cutlery provided. Bring your favorite dish to share. RSVP to lin@winderberry.ca .

Tuesday, April 23rd • 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Open House at Defining Yoga. Free class begins at 8:00 p.m. Visit www.definingyoga.ca for more information.

• 7:30 p.m.: Windermere Valley Rural Range Resource Patrol Annual General Meeting at Windermere Community Hall.

Thursday, April 25th • 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce 15th Annual Business Excellence Awards “Success leaves clues: how great communities go that way.” Event at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, tickets are $60. Keynote speaker is Keith Wood, Senior Advisor to the California Chamber of Commerce. Call 250-342-2844 for more information.

• 8:30 p.m.: Souther rock group Devon Coyote play at the Station Neighbourhood Pub. No cover.

Friday, April 26th • 12:00 p.m.: Soup and a bun lunch at the Edgewater Legion. Includes dessert for $6. For more info call Joyce at 250-347-9388.

Saturday, April 27th • 7:00 p.m.: Steamboat Mountain Music Festival early bird ticket launch party at the Edgewater Hall. Visit www.steamboatmtnmusicfest.ca for more information.

Other • 1:30 p.m.: Radium Seniors’ Carpet Bowling every Monday, Radium Seniors’ Hall.

• 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Public indoor rock climbing at J.A. Laird School, $5 drop-in. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

• 6:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at the Invermere Seniors’ Hall, $2/person, every Monday. Visitors welcome.

• 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: East Kootenay Brain Injury Support Group meets at the Family Resource Centre, every Monday. For information call 250-344-5674.

• 6:00 p.m.: Ultimate Frisbee at J.A. Laird School field every Monday. Free, for all ages, and beginners welcome. Call 250-270-0346 for more information.

• 6:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: The 3066 Invermere Army Cadets runs every Monday night at our local Legion # 71. Contact Second Lt. Megan McConnell at 250409-4455 for information.

• Invermere Badminton Club: Wednesdays at JA Laird gym from 7-9 p.m. Sundays at DTSS from 7:30 - 10 p.m. Anyone interested can contact Colin Sherk at csherk@telus.net. Everyone is welcome.

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“We’re really passionate about stretching the ears of the older audience and to really entice the newer audience,” he said.

The quartet consists of Mr. Faragher on cello and A polarized theme of death and angels will underlie three females: Carolyn Cameron and Angela Snyder on the La Cafamore string quartet’s performance at Pynelogs violin, and Alexis More playing the viola.

Arts and Cultural Centre this Sunday, April 21st.

The name “La Cafamore” is derived from the last names Returning to Invermere after their show last fall, cello player Jeff Faragher says Sunday’s La Cafamore show will fo- of Mr. Faragher, Ms. Cameron and Ms. More. The first two cus on the classical pieces Black Angels by George Crumb, letters from Cameron and Faragher combine with all four letters in More to form the and Death and the Maiden title.

Quartet by Schubert.

As an outdoor enthu“Usually with a string siast, Mr. Faragher enjoys quartet show, you have two the nature surrounding big works, and then you have Invermere, and says the littler works to fit around it,” band truly appreciates he said. Mr. Faragher says the the local contacts. song Black Angels even cites “We really enjoy the the Death and the Maiden people that bring us up Quartet in it. there; the Columbia Valley “They marry each other Arts council are wonderful quite well,” he said.

The La Cafamore show The classical musical style of the La Cafamore String Quartet people,” he said.

La Cafamore was will display musicians using can be enjoyed at Pynelogs on Sunday, April 21st.

Photo submitted founded in 2008. The quarglass rods with their strings, tet is committed to bringplaying instruments upside ing classical and new music to the Kootenays, and strives to down, and amplifying their set.

“It’s not your average four-movement string quartet collaborate with local artists and other Canadian composers.

The April 21st show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $15 with slow movements — it’s continuous work that’s sort of for adults, $10 for students. And as part of the elementary a journey through hell and back, and it’s got a lot of different imagery, and really neat extended techniques,” he said. school art show, “Art from the Heart”, currently happening While the band has been making a habit of perform- at Pynelogs, children age 12 and under are free.

Tickets can be purchased at the door, or in advance at ing two shows in Invermere each year, they update the Pynelogs and the Book Bar, or by calling 250-342-4423. programming of their music before each tour.

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New show hits Artym

By Deanna Berrington Artym Gallery It’s human nature to crave the new, the unexpected and the unknown. While the familiar is comforting and often great, sometimes our souls crave the thrill of something different. The Artym Gallery is pleased to present a show celebrating five new artists to the gallery: Josée Forest, Shaul Kosman, Branko Marjanovic, Michael Rozenvain and Aleksandra Savina.

Josée Forest was originally trained as a mechanical engineer, making her huge floral paintings a bit of a surprise. She creates beautiful lines in the huge petals she paints with dew glistening, capturing the softness and grace of each individual flower. These large paintings of oversized flowers are incredibly realistic, drawing the viewer in with their fine detail.

The work of Shaul Kosman celebrates music and form, combining rich textures and earthy colours with funky and whimsical forms. His work exudes both playfulness, and sophistication borne of over 30 years of painting experience.

The most local artist of the show, Alberta painter Branko Marjanovic paints local landscapes with a bright palate and broad brush strokes. He draws deeply from local landscape for inspiration, painting locations all over the Banff and Kootenay National Parks, the foothills, the Kananaskis and even back alleys in Calgary. These familiar areas are captured with Branko’s dramatic palate and distinctive use of light and dark contrast.

The two remaining artists are a couple, and while each has a distinctive technique and style, they obviously each find inspiration in the others’ work. Aleksandra Savina uses square brushstrokes to create windows into another world — a forest path, or a couple walking in the rain with umbrellas. Her works are a fascinating mosaic that come together as a composition only when you view them from a dis-

tance. Her partner, Michael Rozenvain, paints European street scenes that bustle with movement, sound and activity. His cafe scenes are a snapshot of special moments, both glamorous and comforting, while his style remains sophisticated and refreshingly impressionistic.

See what’s new at the Artym Gallery this Saturday, April 20th; the show opens at 10 a.m. and will remain on the walls until April 28th. Mr. Marjanovic will be in attendance at the gallery for the Saturday opening from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. All the new pieces can be seen online now at artymgallery.com. You can find the Artym Gallery on facebook, and follow them on twitter @ArtymGallery .

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By Mark Cullen Pioneer Columnist At this time of year, most of the questions I hear are in reference to the lawn.

Canadians want to know how to achieve the dream of a great looking lawn in a world devoid of chemicals.

What is a lawn? It’s a living carpet. It is a mass of intertwined and interdependent oxygen-producing, moisture-retaining, and atmosphere-cooling plants. About 9,000 thousand plants per square meter. A lawn is the most sophisticated ground cover known to human kind.

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Apply about three centimetres of water at a time (average two to three hours) to drive the water deep into the soil and to encourage grass roots to go deep in search of that moisture. Remember: the deeper the roots, the stronger your lawn and the more drought resistant.

When in a drought situation (which will not occur until summer, if at all), do not water your lawn at all — yes, it will grow brown and dormant but it will come back later in the season when rains arrive and evening temperatures cool down.

For grass cutting, use a mulching mower. They do not contribute to lawn thatch, which is made up solely of dead grass stolons and dead grass plants. And cut high — raise your mower up to six or eight centimeters (two and a half to three inches). Longer grass blades produce deeper roots, healthier grass plants, and they shade out many lawn weeds.

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ing. The systems are regulated by a timer to prevent homeowners from overwatering, and also allow watering to be done in the evening or early morning to reduce the amount of evaporation.

“You’ve got to figure out what’s going to make everything wet but not saturated,” said Ray Haber, sales associate at North Star Hardware RONA. “A lot of people put the hose on and have a tendency to walk away; the ground will become saturated and a lot of the water evaporates. If you put it on a schedule for a certain length of time, it’s on and

it’s off — you don’t have to worry about it.”

Use of in-ground sprinkler systems should commence after overnight temperatures stop dropping below freezing. Although in-ground irrigation provides convenience during the warmer months, they do require a flush every year.

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are trying to do is remove the loose stuff that remains from winter and get the grass blades to stand on end, allowing air to circulate through the crowns of the grass plants.

2. Aerate if necessary, but it is not always necessary to aerate. It is only helpful to aerate your lawn if there are patches that receive heavy foot traffic; or if you grow your lawn on heavy clay with a shallow layer of top soil for grass plants to root in.

3. Fertilize. Apply a good quality lawn fertilizer this time of year that is high in nitrogen (your lawn craves nitrogen more than any other element right now). Choose a fertilizer that contains a reliable slow release nitrogen ingredient. I use Golfgreen but other quality fertilizers also work well — look for brands that you trust.

4. White powdery mildew? This is snow mold and there never was a need to spray for it — just rake your lawn as per step #1 and Mother Nature will take care of it as temperatures rise and breezes blow.

In my opinion, it is OK to water your lawn from time to time in an effort to keep it healthy — a healthy lawn after all will produce more oxygen and other envi-

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Gardening Shaping a new vision for agriculture

By Lin Egan, Special to The Pioneer Edible Acres is helping to shape a new vision for Agriculture with their CSA. It’s that time of year again, when we start yearning for the taste of cherry tomatoes or new potatoes, green beans or fresh basil. The taste of fresh, locally grown food is nothing short of a miracle each season.

Our local farmers are getting their hands dirty and their fields prepped for an upcoming season of delicious food. Farmers Oliver and Lin Egan and their team have put their overalls on, slipped into their gumboots and are ready to grow local, organic produce for the community. Oliver and Lin have operated a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), Edible Acres at Winderberry Nursery, in the heart of Windermere for the past five years.

CSA is a model of agriculture in which members pay up front for a share in the season’s harvest. Members receive a weekly box of produce grown organically, right in Windermere. By paying up front, members help farmers by providing them with early season cash flow and a guaranteed market.

The origin of CSA took place in the mid 1980s in the United States and this grassroots movement has continued to grow globally. One of the original and underlining concepts that jumpstarted CSAs was the interest by both producers and consumers to develop an economy where what is produce locally is consumed locally. Oliver and Lin are doing just that with their CSA — providing nutritious vegetables for their local community.

The Columbia Valley may have a shorter growing season than B.C.’s West

Coast or our neighbors to the south, but we actually have a wonderful climate for growing quality produce. We aren’t faced with disease or viruses like those in warmer climates with higher humidity. We have warm days and cool nights, providing ideal conditions for many vegetables.

Reasons to support Edible Acres CSA and your local farmer: (1) Know your farmer — put a face to your food. (2) Have fun in the kitchen — try things you typically wouldn’t buy and have fun with the recipes provided in your weekly box. (3) Taste — everything you get in your box is fresh, in-season and at its peak! (4) Shop Local — support the local economy, keep your food dollars in our community. (5) Your membership is supporting local, small scale, sustainable agriculture.

(6) Know where your food is grown — we welcome all members to come out to the farm to get their hands dirty or just simply enjoy the bountiful landscape.

This year Edible Acres CSA is offering three different member options: a full share, half share and summer share. To find out more about these options please visit our website www.winderberry.ca or call 250342-3236. You can also find them, along with other local growers at the Invermere Farmers’ Market in the summer.

Oliver and Lin have been inspired by the CSA concept: establishing environmental awareness of food production, building networks of families that are promoting new and healthy aspects of community life, and helping to shape a new vision of agriculture. Joining Edible Acres CSA is a great opportunity for families with young children to teach and encourage healthy eating and living!

in the Valley . . . ‘Irrigation’ from page 16 Depending on your home’s water pressure, contractors can determine the most efficient system for your yard while ensuring minimal overlap of each sprinkler’s coverage.

Drip irrigation is a simpler method: it makes use of soaker hoses or hoses with spaced out holes. While drip irrigation can be implemented underground, similar to an in-ground sprinkler system, it usually involves soaker hoses laid down along a lawn or garden, which emit a gradual amount of water throughout the length of the hose, thus reducing the rate of evaporation.

“They’re good; the emitters usually only allow a gallon or two of water each hour, and they can also be left on a timer,” Ray said.

Another way to conserve water is

to collect it during periods of precipitation, easily done with the use of rain barrels, which are large containers that a building’s eavesdrop connects to for water collection. Some homeowners worry about the cleanliness of water collected by rain barrels, but Ray said the water should only be used for watering plants, and that the liquid can first be filtered.

“You can always put on a screen or another kind of cover,” he said.

“You’re still going to pick up some dirt, but it’s only for ground water irrigation, not drinking.”

Those interested in conserving water through any method of irrigation will find all the help they need at North Star Hardware RONA, which can connect customers with reputable contractors, and supply irrigators with all the right equipment.

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Free education savings plan The British Columbia provincial government recently announced a welcome bonus for parents who are trying to save for their children’s future post-secondary educational costs. The B.C. government announced in their recent budget that they would provide a $1,200 B.C. Training and Education Savings Grant to each child who is six or under in the province by contributing to their Registered Educational Savings Plans (RESP). This has many parents wondering how they can qualify for the grant money and what they need to do to receive the funds.

Qualifications There are three basic rules that must be met in order to receive the $1,200. To qualify for the B.C. Training and Education Savings Grant, children must be born on or after January 1st, 2007. Qualification also requires that children are residents of British Columbia when they are six years old and have a Registered Educational Savings Plan set up before they turn seven years old.

Notification If a child qualifies for the B.C. Training and Education Savings Grant, they will receive notice from the British Columbia government stating that their child is entitled to the grant upon turning six years of age.

These parents will be sent a notice to apply for the grant

as soon as their child turns six years of age. If the child is already six years old, the child will receive the grant as soon as the RESP is set up.

Early years For children who have just turned six years old, or for those who will turn six in the next year, the B.C. Training and Education Savings Grants will take anywhere from 12 to 24 months to set up. Since these children are the first to qualify for the program, it will take the B.C. government some time to co-ordinate the program with the federal government for payments into Registered Educational Savings Plans. Parents of these children can expect a letter in 2014 or 2015 from the province as soon as the administrative process is in place.

What if we move?

If a child is born in British Columbia, but then later moves to another province, they may still be eligible for the grant. It depends on where the child resides when they turn six. If a child was residing in B.C. when the parents set up a Registered Educational Savings Plan they are entitled to the grant upon the child turning six. However, if they do not reside in the province when they turn six years of age, they will not receive a grant.

If a child resides in British Columbia and receives the B.C. Training and Education Savings Grant, they

do not have to pay the grant back if they move later on.

Once the child qualifies and then receives a grant, they do not have to return it for any reason other than failure to enroll in post secondary training or education.

Using the grants Spending the B.C. Training and Education Savings Grants in the future will fall under the same rules as spending money from a Registered Educational Savings Plan. Basically a child has to enroll in a full-time post secondary training or educational program at an approved institution in order to withdraw money from their plan without penalties. If this does not occur, parents will not lose their contributions or earned interest, but they will have to forfeit the B.C. Training and Education Savings Grants and any other federal education savings grants.

Where can I set up a plan?

Registered Educational Savings Plans can be set up at most banks, credit unions, insurance companies, mutual fund companies, independent plan providers or brokerage firms. All of the RESP providers will be able to assist parents with setting up the appropriate plans and qualifying for the B.C. Training and Education Savings Grant. These institutions will also make sure that the Canada Revenue Agency and British Columbia government will process the grant applications.

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Big revelations with Biggest Loser INVESTMENTS | RETIREMENT PLANNING | INSURANCE

Editor’s note: This is the fourth column in a series about Invermere’s Biggest Loser Competition written by Pioneer associate editor Nicole Trigg.

As the Biggest Loser fitness challenge enters its final week, I’m discovering I’ve finally conquered the nutritional guidelines set out in this 12-week health challenge presented by Fitness 4 Life. Little did I know when I started back in February that this would be my biggest challenge of the program. Changing my approach to food to a point where I’m totally confident I have healthy eating habits has taken 11 weeks; and I honestly don’t know if I could have done it without help.

Before Biggest Loser, I would have claimed to be a healthy eater. But although I have always eaten wholesome, nutritious foods, I was also eating a lot of junk, too, yet convincing myself that I wasn’t. This program forced me to examine what I was putting into my body, and gave me the education I needed — through incredible guest speakers and motivational reading material — to make better decisions for my body, my health and my life.

According to our most recent guest speaker, local chiropractor Donna McArthur, I’ve raised my ‘happiness set point’. It turns out there is a lot of scientific research being done these days on happiness. No longer a pie-in-the-sky concept, today happiness is a measurable physiological state, and we each have a happiness set point. What this means is that each of us has learned, at some stage in our lives, what we need to be happy.

The good news is that this ‘set point’ can change at any time, if we want it to, in order for us to become happier in our daily lives.

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Humans’ quest for happiness is what drives everything, said Donna. Why do we want more money? B ecause it will make us happier. Why do we want more success? More happiness. Why do we want to lose weight? Happiness.

Research shows there are three elements to increasing happiness, and they are: 1. engaged living (i.e. going with the flow) 2. reasonable nutrition and 3. vigorous exercise — essentially the same principles of weight loss.

Because I’ve personally been so focused on nutrition, the exercise component of Biggest Loser has taken a backseat in my commentaries, but Donna really drove home the importance of physical activity with a few essential points: 1. muscle loss is the number one cause of aging; 2. strength training will halt or reverse the ravages of aging; 3. make exercise a priority by treating it like a new job — show up for a workout as you do for work.

The fitness workouts I’ve been introduced to through Biggest Loser are keepers because they can be done at home (inside in the living room or outside on the lawn), don’t require the use of heavy weights or machines, and can be done alone. You can also adjust them according to how much time you have.

Health tip: Incorporate High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) to create the After-Burn Effect. HIIT is when you work out in short burst of intervals at high intensities followed by short periods of rest (i.e. stadium/track sprints, jump lunges, hurdle jumps). It may leave you gasping for air, but nothing will transform your body faster — you build muscle while burning fat and an insane amount of calories.

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Comedian Darryl Lenox coming to Bud’s

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff With live comedy being something of a delicacy in Invermere, local residents may be salivating in anticipation of a seasoned stand-up comic coming to town on a Yuk Yuk’s comedy tour.

On Wednesday, April 24th, Bud’s Bar and Lounge will be hosting Darryl Lenox, who “rocks a comedy club like a fear-of-God southern preacher rocks the church,” with support from comedian Chris Griffin.

Mr. Lenox’s material generally pokes fun at relationships, comparisons between Canada and the U.S., and blindness, as the comedian is visually impaired.

While he spent over a decade living in Surrey, American-born Mr. Lenox has lived in the U.S. since 2005, and will make his first trip to Invermere on Wednesday.

“I’ll be in Edmonton a week before, so I’ll have some time to dust off my Canada muscles and see how I feel,”

Business Excellence nominees announced

By Pioneer Staff The Columbia Valley’s own business battle royale is set to unfold in Fairmont Hot Springs on Thursday, April 25th, as anticipation is building after a list of nominees was recently released.

Nearly 80 businesses and individuals have been short-listed among 13 different categories in the 15th Annual Business Excellence Awards, a joint effort between the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce.

The awards dinner takes place at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, and among those eagerly awaiting the chance to spring up from their tables to accept an award will be Al Miller, Brian Schaal, David Dupont, David

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He’s toured in the Columbia Valley before with shows in Cranbrook, though he noted that “Cranbrook stinks”.

And he doesn’t allow himself to be entirely foreign to a new community.

“Usually I’ll ask whoever I’m rocking with a little bit about the place, and sometimes I get online and find out a little about the place, find a little something to connect to the audience with,” he said.

While his jokes are relatively clean, Mr. Lenox was happy to learn the crowd at Bud’s is generally youthful.

Asked how offensive his jokes can be, he explained that he likes to play it by ear.

“I read the audience, and I read the opening act and see how they respond, and act off of that.”

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Residential & Commercial Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

building & renos

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Bus: 250-342-9692 Cell: 250-342-5241

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7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

(250) 347-9726

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HERE TO SERVE YOU RFE ALARMS Monitoring includes Guard and keyholder service • Surveillance Systems • Home Theatre • Analog & Digital Background Sound Systems

Rick Flowitt

ROSS‛S POOLS & SPAS Commercial – Residential Installation – Maintenance – Repairs

Darren Ross Local company, local service.

250-342-6549

Call Judy ~ 250-341-5245 • Days, Evenings, Weekends New Home Construction

• Journeyman Carpenter • Contracting • Framing/Siding/Finishing • Timberframe • Custom Log Railing & Decks Scott Wilisky

Septic Systems Installed ~ Pumped ~ Repaired Prefab Cement Tanks Installed Water Lines Dug and Installed Basements Dug

Cell: 250-341-7727 • Fax: 250-347-6363 • poolman-911@hotmail.com

WINDERMERE 250-342-6805

Skandia Concrete

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• Serving the valley for over 30 years • Commercial • Industrial • Residential • All work is guaranteed • Free estimates

• Gel & Acrylic Nails • Coloured Gel • Nail Art

Invermere and East Kootenay Region

4890 Stoddart Creek RR#2 Invermere, BC V0A 1K2

SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

stwcarpentry@live.ca • cell 250 270 0745

1756 Hwy 93/95, P.O. Box 2700, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Phone: 250-342-6500 • Toll Free: 1-888-341-2221 • Fax: 250-342-3484

T. Holden Holdings Ltd. Terry Holden Box 179 Edgewater, B.C. V0A 1E0 Ph: 250-347-9629 Cell: 250-341-8479 terry53@telus.net

• Home improvement, renovations, design and drawings • CADD drawings, building code compliant design • Project management, scope of work and bid drawings • 37 years experience in construction and carpentry

Kitchen cabinet & counter top SpecialiStS Westridge Cabinets dealer ~ granite and quartz counter tops Come visit our showroom,

492 arrow rd., unit 1b 250-342-hoMe (4663) VJ (Butch) Bishop Owner/Operator

4846 Holland Creek Ridge Rd. Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential • Garage Doors • Passage Doors • Truck Doors • Sun Rooms • Patio Covers • Vinyl Decking • Aluminum Railings • Gutters • Siding • Soffit • Facia • Window Capping • Renovations

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• Excavators • Mini-Excavators • Bobcats • Dump Trucks • Water Trucks • Compaction Equipment • Snow Plow • Sanding Equipment • Crane Truck • Mobile Pressure Washing & Steam Cleaning • Underground Services • Site Prep & Demolition • Road Building • Land Clearing • Controlled Burning • Rock Walls • Rip Rap • Top Soil • Sand & Gravel

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Chimney and Eavestrough Cleaning and Repair Specialists

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Keep your eavestroughs clean and free-flowing regularly to save fascia, soffit, flooding and roof damage.

Please call Steve ~ a real local you can trust! 250-342-1791

■ Lockout Service ■ Lake Recovery ■ 24 Hour Towing ■ Prompt Service

Also offering FREE year-round pickup of unwanted vehicles

Warbrick Towing & Salvage warbrick@shaw.ca • Cell: 250-342-5851

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PIONEER CLASSIFIEDS S IN MEMORIAM S

ANNOUNCEMENT

Mary Yadernuk Aug. 21, 1918 April 21, 2012. Mom: Miss you and think of you every day. Love Gwen and Suzie.

Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us. Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7:15 p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call 250-3428255.

Streak McGilvery, April 27th 2011.

You can shed tears that he is gone, or you can open your eyes, and see all that he left. You can cherish his memory, and let it live on. You can do what he would have wanted, smile, open your eyes, love and live on. Forever missed and loved.

Evelyn and family.

ANNOUNCEMENT 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 250-342-2424.

Columbia United AA, Invermere: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday (closed), and Wednesday at the BC Service Building, South End – 624 4th St., Invermere. Radium Friendship Group: Friday at the Catholic Church, East Side of Main St. With the exception of Tuesday, all meetings are open.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting now available. Thursdays at 8 p.m. Call 250-342-1071 for more info.

Notice of Annual General Meeting.

Windermere Valley Rural Range Patrol. 2013 Annual General Meeting will be held at the Windermere Community Hall on Tuesday, April 23rd at 7:30 p.m.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Steamboat Mountain

MUSIC FESTIVAL

Sat., July 6th An affordable,day long, family friendly festival featuring dozens of local and regional performers.

EARLY BIRD TICKETS

$30 adult/$10 youth (6-18)

TICKET LAUNCH PARTY APRIL 27th Edgewater Hall at 7 p.m.

CHEERS & JEERS

Free entry with purchase of early bird ticket and for festival volunteers.

Jeers to our National defense and army personnel for wanting to cut $500 per month, per person.

You should be paying them more instead of stabbing them in the back. Try standing in front of them.

Forever Young.

www.steamboatmtnmusicfest.ca

Cheers to Wade and the honest and helpful mechanics at Canadian Tire for your ongoing exemplary service and for being so trustworthy. When I leave the shop I always know the job was thorough and the cost better than any other shop that I know.

CHEERS & JEERS Jeers to the disrespectful person that stole a bag of peat moss from my garden on 11th Ave. I can’t believe that someone would have the stones to steal dirt in the middle of the night from my garden.

Cheers to Rob from all of us at ICAN. Thanks for your tremendous support in our advertising needs. Really appreciate it.

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

Cheers to Dr. Page, nurse Shelly and all of the staff at the Invermere hospital on April 5th. Your care, support and humor was very much appreciated. What an amazing healthcare team we have in this valley! It is better than anything we’ve experienced in the big city.

Thank you!

Cheers to the staff at Columbia Gardens! Everyone is so helpful and caring, Thank you for making my Grandma feel so welcome!

A special Cheers to Amanda for always helping me out!

Jeers to the RCMP who stand on the road by the bank with their vehicle running in the idle free zone on Valentine’s Day, a busy revenue day.

Revenue agents not Peace officers.

Not appreciated.

Big cheers to the School District 6 Maintenance team for your incredible transformation of Windermere Elementary School’s library and lab! Having one space become two has brought smiles to many faces. All of us staff and the students love our new reality!

Thank you!

Big cheers to the Canal Flats Wilderness Club for an outstanding banquet and dance.

Cheers to the girl who said what needed to be said on the Invermere Free Classifieds page on Facebook. You are exactly right! Why are people still breeding cats and dogs when the world is so very over-populated and thousands of these poor creatures are being euthanized in shelters everyday? Jeers to the people allowing their cats and dogs to have litters. If you truly are an animal lover be part of the solution not part of the problem!

A huge cheers to Phoebe for all your hard work and dedication. I really appreciate all you’ve done. You are a trooper, great team player, and your talents were clearly evident.

Sometimes the greatest things to come out of all your hard work isn’t what you get for it, but what you become for it. Always be yourself and always many smiles. Jen.

Your Weekly Source for News and Events

Cheers to the people who support the Ladies Hospital Auxiliary by spending the time, effort and money to shop the Thrift Store.

Their contribution is the reason for the many worthy donations and countless hours of volunteer work.

Cheers to AG, a superstar quality store. Hung is incredible. Well thought-out menus, spices, soups and veggies. Congrats on being a great chef. Our town is so lucky to have you!

Cheers to Jayne at It’s a Wrap. You brightened up our Friday. Thank you!

Cheers to responsible drivers who brake for our kids in school zones.

Jeers to the driver of the blue car who sped through 3 crosswalks near J.A. Laird on April 12th. We know that you want to show the world that you have a powerful car and have money to burn on gas and tires, but we’re not impressed by your callousness.

Jeers to Town Council for putting the interests of a part-time seasonal farmer’s market over the interests of the tax-paying, rentpaying, job-creating businesses on main street.

A big cheers to Brad at Home Hardware for always being there with correct, easy-to-follow info and for giving it with a smile.

True customer service that we appreciate! PS the project turned out great!

ANNOUNCEMENT

Wilmer Waterworks District PO Box #747, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

Notice of 2013 Annual General Meeting The annual general meeting of the

Wilmer Waterworks Improvement District is scheduled for Thursday, May 2nd, 2013 at 7 p.m. at the Wilmer Community Hall (Conrad Kain Park).

Mowing & Landscape Care Spring & Fall Clean-ups

N E W S PA P E R

#8, 1008 - 8th Avenue PO Box 868, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Call 250-341-5512 Free Estimates

Phone: 250-341-6299 Fax: 250-341-6229 Email: info@cv-pioneer.com www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

CHEERS & JEERS

HERE TO SERVE YOU Whole 9 Yards

• • • •

Dean Midyette

Advertising Sales

Ph: 250.341.6299 • Cell: 250.341.1939 www.columbiavalleypioneer.com dean@cv-pioneer.com

All Wilmer residents are welcome and encouraged to attend.

The Trustees Wilmer Waterworks Improvement District

Just a reminder… The classified deadline is 12 noon Tuesday.

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CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

SUITE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

Cheers to the staff and wonderful models at the Inside Edge Boutique for doing such a wonderful professional job at the Galarama Fashion Show.

Jeers to condo associations that are prejudiced against large dogs.

Cheers to large lovable dogs!

Private room with cable, phone, laundry access, internet, and all utilities included, $400/month + $200 D.D., N/P. 1-866-222-0325.

Invermere: affordable 1-bdrm and 2-bdrm apartments. $600 - $800/ month. Includes all utilities. 250341-1182.

Downtown Invermere by the Lake: groovy 4 + bedroom, 3-bath home, fully furnished. Very healthminded roomies looking for two more to share a cozy cottage.

Non-smokers only, N/P. $450.

Available May 1st and June 1st.

Phone or text 250-342-5937.

Canal Flats: 2-bdrm apartment on second floor. N/S, N/P. $525/month + utilities and D.D. 250-342-3345.

Windermere: two 2-bdrm suites in 4-plex. All appliances. Large yard, close to beach, pets considered. $825/month, and $725/month.

Call 250-409-7435 or Shellimilley@ gmail.com.

STORAGE

Cheers to Scissor Sisters for donating their time and talents to all the models for the Galarama Fashion Show. Your hair styling looked fabulous!

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

Cheers to Arnold for the belly laughs every 3rd Sunday morning as we sip our coffee and read your Pioneer article. You say you don’t like spitting, well I almost spit my coffee sometimes. Jeers to whoever said you could only do it every three weeks. Oh well, better than never!

STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes, easy access, immediate availability, long-term or short-term. Deck Properties Warehouse, Industrial Park: 250-342-3166.

Cheers to Craig and Michael and staff at Konig Meats for excellent service and product. Keep up the good work!

COMMERCIAL SPACE For lease: 1,200 sq. ft. finished office space. Available immediately.

Call Scott at 250-342-5758.

Cheers to the Panorama Foundation for such a wonderful gift. From the Mom of the boy who slept with his new helmet for one week straight and loved his snowboard lessons!

For lease: newly renovated, beautiful office spaces. Street level. From 250 sq. ft. to 1,200 sq. ft., air-conditioned. Available immediately. Panache Building across from the A&W. Call 250-3425805.

Cheers to Tiffany at Thredz and her outstanding customer service, going way beyond anything I had expected. Thank you! And the store is awesome with all the new spring stuff, and so is France, the new manager!

For lease: 2,000 sq. ft. office and warehouse space located at #5 108 Industrial Road #2.

Available July 1st. $1,350/month + utilities and HST. Ideal for relocating veterinarian. Phone Leo, 250-342-1177.

S OBITUARY S

SUITE FOR RENT CARRIAGE COURT APARTMENTS! Conveniently located behind Sobeys within walking distance to downtown. 2-bdrm townhouse units, outside entrance. Sliding glass doors open onto balcony, overlooking private courtyard.

Fireplace and W/D included in each unit. Long-term preferred, N/P. Utilities not included. $750/month.

Available immediately. 250-2700729.

Windermere: Upper Hilltop Road.

1-bdrm walkout basement suite. $675/month, utilities included.

250-342-3790.

Radium: 4-bdrm, 2-bath basement suite. W/D, N/P, N/S, no partiers. $1,100/month, utilities included.

References required. 250-3426010.

INVERMERE CENTRE. 1-bdrm apartment, available immediately.

Central location, parking at your door, laundry on site. 1-year lease.

N/P, N/S. Call Sharon, 250-6881365.

2-bdrm apartment, close to downtown Invermere. Furnished, balcony, shared laundry, N/S, pets considered, $850/month. Available immediately. 250-426-5454.

Radium: Bachelor suite for rent. $350/month, utilities included.

Available May 1st. Call 250-3476420.

Large 1-bdrm, fully furnished basement suite in Invermere. Wood heat, no W/D. Long-term preferred. $600/month, utilities included, D.D. required. Available May 1st.

250-342-3832.

For rent in Radium: big, 3-bdrm suite. Complete with 5 appliances. $850/month + utilities. 250-3479345.

S IN MEMORIAM S

RAKESH NARAIN It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Rakesh Narain on April 14th, 2013 while on vacation in the Fiji Islands. Beloved husband of Renuka and loving father of Priya and Kajal, Rakesh also leaves behind his parents, sisters and brother. Rakesh was born in Fiji, and grew up in Calgary, where he finished high school and attended SAIT. For the past 8 years, Rakesh operated Gas Plus gas station and convenience store where he enjoyed spirited conversations and laughter with his customers. Rakesh was a larger-than-life personality who lived life boisterously and with much enthusiasm.

His family expresses their appreciation to the community of Canal Flats for their support and kindness.

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N E W S PA P E R

Phone: (250) 341-6299 • Fax: (250) 341-6229 • Email: info@cv-pioneer.com

Canal Flats: Clean, bright, quiet 2-bdrm for $625 or 1-bdrm for $550. Includes utilities, laundry, cable and internet. N/P, N/S. Available May 1st. 250-342-1131.

Fairmont: spacious 3-bdrm suite.

Walkout basement, own yard.

Quiet single person or couple needed. N/S. Good references essential. $800/month, utilities included. 250-927-0108.

Radium: modern 2-bdrm, lowerlevel suite. W/D, D/W. $800/month, utilities included. 250-342-3790.

HOUSE FOR RENT 3-bdrm, semi-detached home with carport in Invermere close to all schools. Available immediately.

N/S, pets negotiable. $850/month + utilities. Call Joan at 250-3427517 to view.

Please join us around the campfire to share memories, stories and songs about Bob’s life.

Please bring a chair, coffee and snacks provided.

INVERMERE Lake Windermere Pointe 2 bedroom, unfurnished. $1,000 plus utilities.

Available June 1st or sooner.

RADIUM The Aspen – Furnished 2 bedroom with two parking stalls, at $1,100/per month including electricity ATTENTION PROPERTY OWNERS! Our inventory is getting low. Please contact us if you need help renting your home or recreational property. Please call…

Eric or Dave 250-342-4040

FirstChoiceRentals.ca

Invermere: 2-bdrm, 2-bath furnished condo. Close to downtown. N/S, N/P, references.

No partiers. $1,025/month, utilities included. 403-978-4559 or 403251-4556.

For rent to own. 2-bdrm, 2-bath townhome with garage at Black Forest. Upgraded flooring, looking onto green space. $1,000/month including utilities. Owner, Ken Becker, realtor in B.C. Call 250-3421161.

Wilmer: 3-bdrm modern home.

Available May 1st. N/S, W/D, pets negotiable. $1,000/month + utilities. 250-342-6851.

Canal Flats Condo, Jade Landing Development: 2+1 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and partially finished basement. 6 Appliances. 12 minutes to Fairmont. $750/month + utilities. Contact Mike at 403804-6937.

CONDO FOR RENT In Memorial Service Saturday May 4th, 2013, 3 p.m. at Lake Enid.

FOR RENT

House for rent: Invermere, 5-bdrm, 3-bath. Fridge, stove, dishwasher, W/D. Close to all schools and walking trails. N/S, pets negotiable. $1,400/month + utilities and D.D. Available immediately. Phone 250347-7775 to view.

Wanted in Invermere: newer 3-bdrm, 2-bath with garage or equivalent. 250-342-1167.

Bob Archer

CONDO FOR RENT

Canal Flats: 2-bdrm, 1.5-bath condo with in-suite laundry.

1,000 sq. ft. of beautiful, comfortable, living space in quiet neighbourhood. $700/month + utilities. Available immediately.

Call 403-873-8158 or e-mail canalcondo@live.ca . Serious inquiries only.

Castlerock: 3-bdrm, 3-bath duplex.

3 floor, 6 appliances, garage, deck and yard, N/S, pets ok! $1,500/ month + utilities. Phone 250341-1108 or email sheabear_4@ hotmail.com.

Invermere: beautiful condo close to downtown. 3-bdrm, 3-bath, 5 appliances, large storage room and attached garage! Will go fast at $1,150/month + utilities. Call Kevin for showing at 780-9821140.

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CONDO FOR RENT

HOMES FOR RENT

HOMES FOR RENT

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

Invermere: 2-bdrm, 2-bath. W/D, storage, private parking. Long term renters. Lease and D.D. required.

One small pet considered. $1,1000 month. 250-342-0853.

Newly renovated 3,000 sq. ft. home for sale in downtown Invermere, just blocks from the beach. 4-bdrm, 2-bath. Open-concept living, older home, zoned R2. Asking $299,000.

Why rent when you can own for $1,400/month? Call 250-342-5148.

Mountain Home For Sale

2001 Kawasaki 800 Vulcan.

12,000 km. saddle bags, crash bar.

Beautiful shape. Asking $5,000 OBO. To view, contact 250-3415524.

Panorama 1-bdrm loft condo for rent. Fully furnished, available April 15th - November 30th. $1,00/ month, utilities included. Call 250342-5650.

Invermere: 2-bdrm condo, fridge, stove. N/S, N/P, no partiers. Must be mature, quiet and clean. $850/ month + utilities. Minimum 1-year lease. Available immediately. 250409-9801.

Radium: Copper Horne Towne condo.

2-bdrm, 2-bath.

Unfurnished. N/S, pets OK. $900/ month, utilities included. Jen, 250663-8763.

3.82 acres. 1,900 sq. ft. home.

Attached double garage, and 2,200 sq. ft. workshop. Property is ideal for a home-based business and for storage of recreational vehicles.

Large garden area. Call 250-3426967.

CONDO FOR SALE Riverstone villas condo. 3-bdrms, 1.5 bath, large soaker tub, walkin shower, fireplace, 6 appliances, large open kitchen/dining, carpet, hardwood and lino, deck, gas heat, garage. Never smoked in, pets or renters, shows like new. $199,000.

250-342-7608.

Rockies West Realty

www.newbuildinglinks.com

CONDO FOR SALE Lake Windermere Pointe from Owner: 2-bdrm, 2-bath. Stainless steel, granite, lake view, partially furnished, underground parking, pool, hot tub, fitness. Like new. $245,000 or offers. 403-617-9217.

WANTED Wanted 10’ or 12’ aluminum fishing boat in good shape. Will pay cash.

Phone Walter 250-347-7718.

MISC. FOR SALE Hay - round bales, $30 - $80/bale.

Elkhorn Ranch, 250-342-0617.

Quality Top Soil and Manure $160 per dump truck load, $90 per pick-up load. Well-aged cow manure, $100 per pickup load.

Delivery extra. Call 250-342-1268.

Independently Owned and Operated

492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC

Kim Collens

Representative

toll free: 1.877.342.3427 cell: 250.342.1671

kim@rockieswest.com www.kimcollens.com

Recipe Of The Week 2/3 cup

MILK CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Butter, melted 2 cups Brown Sugar, lightly packed 2 Eggs 2 tablespoons Hot Water 2 2/3 cups All Purpose Flour

1 teaspoon Baking Powder 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ¼ teaspoon Salt 1 package Milk Chocolate Chips

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a large bowl beat the butter, sugar, eggs and hot water until light and fluffy.

In a separate bowl mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt until blended.

Add dry ingredients slowly to the wet ingredients and mix well.

Stir in the chocolate chips.

Drop by spoonful onto cookie sheets.

Bake for 8 – 10 minutes See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Home Of The Week Wonderful Westside Park!

Value packed 3 bedroom home is close to all levels of schools and next to the playground. With back lane access, exterior basement entry and covered front veranda.

$279,900

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Rocky Mountain freeride/downhill mountain bike. $600. 250-3421354.

Craftsman 54” riding mower. Triple blade, heavy duty with a double trailer for moving around. $1,500.

Call Paul at 250-341-1395.

Minn Kota trolling motor. 30 Thrust, like new in box $110. Call 250-3413249.

2-seater canoe. 18’ long.

Polypropylene plastic. Barely ever used. Paddles included. $200 OBO. 250 927-0108.

Large L-shaped computer desk and shelves. $200 OBO. Phone 250-9270108.

Please email classified ads to info@cv-pioneer.com

BOATS FOR SALE 2001 Bayliner Capri Sport 19.5’ inboard, 175 horse motor. Great condition. Asking $10,000 OBO. To view call 250-342-1143.

VEHICLES FOR SALE Trailers for sale. 2008 Sterling, enclosed, 12’ x 6’, excellent condition. $2,500 firm. 1993 flat deck trailer, redone, flipped axles.

25’ x 7’. New brakes, bearings, wiring, tires, rims, paint. $4,000 firm. 250-342-1302.

For Sale 1990 Mazda Miata convertible, 135,000 kms, garaged in winter. Phone 250-341-6104.

1998 Subaru Forester. 220,000 kms.

New battery, windshield, timing belt. Well maintained. $5,000. 250346-3378.

AUTOMOTIVE AUTOWYZE SERVICES The season is here and so is the weather. We are servicing and can order parts for RVs and holiday trailer. Furnaces, fridges, hot water tanks! Awnings, and all the little parts. 250-342-6614.

SERVICES Home Building and Renos Chuck Newhouse Builders 250-342-3637 chucknew@telus.net Dryer Vent and Furnace Cleaning & inspections. Call AQUAIR today!

250-342-5089.

Water treatment & purification, includes drinking water systems, softeners & conditioners, iron filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-342-5089.

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning.

Environmentally friendly products.

Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213 or visit www.heavensbest.ca .

SERVICES

kimberleyrae.ca

photography studio & custom picture framing …look for the red door behind the Invermere Dry Cleaners!

250-342-5102 Triple J Window Cleaning Residential. For a brighter outlook call Jim, 250-349-7546.

Shannon’s Blinds & Designs Check Us Out at the Spring Trade Show See our display stand and play with a motorized shade.

Free Draws.

Saturday, March 30th Invermere Curling Club Shannon’s Blinds & Designs 250-342-5749 Covering the Valley – One Window At A Time DESTINY TAROT READINGS Answers and insight into life issues/ patterns/questions. $25 a reading.

Text or call 250-409-4433.

Dave’s Gardening Service and large property caretaking. Local references available. 250-3413541.

SERVICES Hands-on Discovery Program licensed for children 2.5 to 6 years.

Instruments, dance, games, art, animals, and much more! Drop-ins welcome with group rates www. dragonflydiscoverycentre.com.

Tegart Sawmilling.

Rough-cut dry fir. Beams, lumber, all dimensions up to 20 feet.

Competitive pricing and delivery available. Located in Invermere, B.C. 250-346-3363.

HELP WANTED FUNTASIA - FAIRMONT FUN PARK IS OPEN for the season and looking for YOU! We are building a team of high-energy, fun-loving, outgoing people. Accommodation available.

Full and part time, open to the confident in sales, service, cash register, and light food prep. A variety of indoor and outdoor tasks on keeping a clean, organic and eco-sensitive environment, one of the most beautiful laughterfilled places in the valley. www. fairmontfuntasia.com, resumes to fairmontfuntasia@live.com, fax 250-345-4542.

Village Country Inn is looking for part-time housekeeping staff.

Offering competitive wages plus a seasonal bonus. Employees will work in a clean, air-conditioned work environment, have their own transportation and be able to work weekends. Work is available immediately. Please apply in person to 7557 Canyon Ave, Radium Hot Springs.

Eltjo’s Property Service Renovations, repairs, maintenance, landscaping. Eltjo Van der Deen.

Cell: 250-341-5695. Phone: 250342-4436.

Waiting front-end staff, full and part-time. Old Salzburg Restaurant.

Phone 250-347-6553 or fax resume 250-347-9890.

The Valley Shine shop has a new number. Phone or text 250-3427611 to book your vehicle or boat for spring cleaning.

Columbia Cycle & Ski is hiring.

Full time retail position available immediately. Bicycle technician also needed. Drop off resumes or email to ccycle@telus.net.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Fiona Wilfley, AEP Intuitive Reader

Fairmont Hot Springs Studio • 250-342-1713

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Graphic Design

HELP WANTED Hair stylist wanted at Valley Hair Styling. F/T or P/T. Excellent opportunity for a motivated stylist.

Phone 250-342-6355.

Black Forest is looking for P/T daytime cleaner. Also kitchen helper/dishwasher. Call or drop off resume. 250-342-9417.

Established landscaping and property maintenance company is looking to fill the position of Crew Supervisor. MUST have a valid D/L and own transportation.

This is a temporary position with the potential for long-term, fulltime employment for the suitable candidate. Wage based upon experience and proven ability.

Irrigation knowledge required.

Please contact 250-270-0821.

Office staff wanted for Glacier Raft Adventures in Fairmont Hot Springs. 30-40 hours/week. MidMay to end of August. Send resume to trips@glacierraft.com or call 250-344-6521. Must be great with customers in person and on the phone, organized and reliable.

Invermere’s Summit Youth Centre is accepting applications for a

PART-TIME YOUTH WORKER

This individual will work with youth ages 12 to 18 years old providing supervision at the Summit Youth Centre and other related programming. 12 hours per week to include evenings and some weekend shifts. The successful candidate will be organized, self motivated, creative and willing to work as a team member. Related experience an asset, training provided. Clean RCMP criminal record check a must.

Apply with resume to: Magali Larochelle at summit.centre@gmail.com or by mail Box 133, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0. For more information visit our website www.invermeresummityouthcentre.org Deadline for applications to be received: April 26, 2013. Potentially successful applicants will be contacted by April 30th for an interview. Position to start by Friday, May 17th.

Also looking for casual on call positions. Submit interest to same contact as above.

HOUSEMEN We are hiring for Housemen to work indoors and outdoors. Starting at $13.25 per hour with great benefits and a spectacular work environment.

Resumes can be emailed to careers@copperpointresort.com, faxed to 250-341-4001 or dropped off to 760 Cooper Road.

Peppi’s Pizza is accepting resumes for summer employment. Cooks, servers, dishwashers. Email to p.fuel@yahoo.ca. Attn: Tim and Laura 2013 and call or drop by in person.

Rocky River Grill is looking for energetic, team players to join their serving staff. Full-time, part-time available. Please apply in person to Tiffany or call 250-341-8924.

Bavin Glassworks is looking to hire a full/part-time person who enjoys people and has confidence in retail sales along with an artistic interest. 30-40 hours/week including weekends from May 15 to Thanksgiving. Part-time Christmas and winter work also available.

Please email resumes to bavingl@ telus.net or fax 250-342-6838. We shall follow-up by phone.

MacStevens Fresh Foods (operating out of Hopkins Harvest) Student required for kitchen help. Full-time.

Food-safe preferable. Send resume to rmacsteven@gmail.com.

We have an opening for a graphic designer in our Invermere newspaper office.

We are looking for someone with a graphic design background, who has a solid understanding of production principles, advertising design and lay-out.

The selected individual will have knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, proficient with the internet and e-mail/ FTP protocols, MAC OS; hardware and software.

High organizational skills with knowledge of pre-press and technical requirements, excellent multi-tasking skills and self-motivated, some typesetting and copy writing.

We are looking for an individual with strong PR skills and an ability to translate verbal requests to print concepts.

Please send resumé with cover letter by April 30 to RoseMarie Regitnig, Publisher: rose-marie@ invermerevalleyecho.com The Valley Echo PO Box 868 #8,1008-8th Avenue, Invermere, B.C. VA1K0

HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR: DISTRIBUTION & CONTROLS

• • • • • • • •

Full-time, year-round position available • Wage: $15.30 / per hr Essential Functions: Train, motivate, and supervise the Inventory Team. Maintain open communication within the rest of the Housekeeping Department.

Develop and maintain purchasing methods to manage inventory levels in relation to occupancy and the budget.

Ensure the inventory team meet or exceed productivity thresholds relative to pre-determined time allotments for specific tasks.

Track all items in the cage, maids’ rooms, IROC storage rooms and ensures supplies and tools are ready and accessible for Room Attendants.

Ensure all housekeeping areas are clean, stocked and maintained through delegation and supervision.

Work with the Housekeeping Administrator when ordering and billing and ensure this is done in an accurate and timely manner.

Ensure OH&S standards are met and all of your team has current and ongoing Health and Safety training.

Other duties as assigned by the Housekeeping Manager.

Experience/Requirements: Must have previous hospitality background in a supervisory role or equivalent, housekeeping preferred.

Must have high school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required.

Valid British Columbia driver’s licence required.

Must be highly self motivated, able to work independently and lead with proven strength.

Able to multi-task, work well under stress and meet targeted deadlines.

Must be flexible and adaptable under changing conditions, priorities and unexpected situations.

Must be able to work flexible shifts, weekends and holidays. This position may require overtime and altered scheduling according to occupancy.

• Must be able to work with cleaning chemicals (rubber gloves are required).

To review full job description and to apply on-line please visit; www.panoramaresort.com/employment • • • • • • • •

Hiring for Heavy Duty Mechanic, Truck drivers and small equipment operators including skid steerer, excavator, etc.

Part-time and on-call basis, some weekend work required.

Fax resumes to 250-341-6006

Invitation to Bid

Owner: District of Invermere Contract: Lift Station 1 & Mount Nelson Reservoir Upgrades Reference No. 0953.0108.02 The Owner invites Bids for construction of the work, which in general terms, will consist of the following: • Site 1: Supply and install a backup generator on a concrete pad outside the Mount Nelson reservoir pump station.

• Site 2: Remove the existing Lift Station 1 building along with the following a. Remove all electrical equipment inside and outside the building as shown on the Contract drawings. b. Remove the concrete pad associated with the building. c. Install a new kiosk for the upgraded electrical equipment. d. Install new electrical control panels (PLC, HMI), including all required SCADA programming e. Install a new backup generator for the lift station equipment.

The successful Bidder will be required to enter into a CCDC 2 (2008) Stipulated Price Contract.

Bid Documents and non-bid information for this contract will only be distributed electronically in digital format (pdf format) through the Merx tendering website at: www.merx. com Documents will be available for downloading on or after April 26, 2013.

A non-mandatory pre-tender site meeting will be held on Tuesday May 7 at 11:00 a.m. local time near Lift Station 1 (just south of CP Rail line at 17 Street). Representatives from the District of Invermere and Urban Systems Ltd. will be present.

Sealed bids clearly marked “DISTRICT OF INVERMERE – LIFT STATION 1 & MOUNT NELSON RESERVOIR UPGRADES” will be received prior to 2:00:00 p.m., local time, May 16, 2013 at the following address: District of Invermere Attn: Chris Prosser P.O. Box 339 914 8th Avenue Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Bids will be publicly opened immediately after the Tender Closing Time, at the District of Invermere Office.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR Urban Systems Ltd. Sara Anderson, P.Eng. 101- 2716 Sunridge Way N.E. Calgary, AB T1Y 0A5 Telephone: 403-291-1193, Fax: 403-291-1374 E-mail: sanderson@urbansystems.ca

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 29 DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934

NORTH STAR HARDWARE & BUILDING SUPPLIES LTD. We are hiring a part-time position for seasonal and greenhouse work. The applicant must be physically fit.

This position may turn to full-time. Please apply in person with resume to Chris, Retail Store Manager.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is now accepting applications for the position of:

Golf Shop Supervisor Responsibilities include: • Training of new and existing staff • Ensuring that the cash float balances and change is available as required • Shared job functions with Golf Shop Managers and Supervisors The successful candidate will have: • Post-secondary education preferred • Management courses or training • Managed staff of 10 or more • Demonstrated a high level of leadership and communication skills • Have a good knowledge of golfing and golf course environments • Knowledge of computers and POS systems Interested? Please forward your resume with references to the attention of David Sheedy: hr@fhsr.com, fax 250.345.6616, or call 250.345.6004.

Summer students The District of Invermere is accepting applications for Summer Students to work as part of our Public Works staff.

This position is within the CUPE Local 2982 bargaining unit.

This position is temporary, full-time, 40 hours per week.

Duties include semi-skilled, manual labour, flowerbed planting and maintenance, beach and public washroom checks and cleaning. To be eligible you must be in good physical condition, and possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence. Knowledge of small engines would be an asset.

This position within C.U.P.E. 2982 bargaining unit and wages follow the Collective Agreement.

General Hours of work: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday With the possibility of weekend work.

Applicants are invited to submit their resumes to: District of Invermere PO Box 339 (914 – 8th Avenue) Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Fax: (250) 342-2934

Maintenance Labourer Full-time - 2 Positions

Join our winning team!

Brief summary of job description • Installing light bulbs, doors, cabinets and paneling • Repairing and relocating light fixtures • Replacing washers, faucets and seals on malfunctioning plumbing equipment, repairing leaky faucets and cleaning clogged drains • Performing related duties and responsibilities as required.

While experience is desired for certain roles, the key requirement for all positions is a positive attitude, relentless enthusiasm and a passion for great service.

We can teach you many things, but we can’t teach you that!

Interested? Please forward your resume with references to the attention of David Sheedy: hr@fhsr.com, fax 250.345.6616, or call 250.345.6004. fairmonthotsprings.com

Accounting Clerk

Responsibilities include A/P, A/R and month end duties. Reliability, accuracy and attention to detail are necessary as is the ability to quickly learn various software.

Night Audit – Part-time Room Attendant Please submit resumes to info@radiumresort.com 250.347.9311

RadiumResort.com

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

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

The District of Invermere is seeking applications for our Casual Employee list for the 2013 season in the Public Works Department.

The maintenance personnel will perform under general supervision a wide variety of general building maintenance and repair functions related to the care and maintenance of the resort’s buildings and facilities.

• Security Officer • Health, Safety & Training Coordinator • Equipment Technician

Work and play at one of Canada’s premier golf resorts, while enjoying a Rocky Mountain lifestyle. We are currently accepting applications for the following positions:

Casual employees

fairmonthotsprings.com

When you work at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort you don’t just get a job, you get a passport to all the amenities of our facility. Enjoy complimentary golf, hot springs and skiing — as well as generous discounts at our spa, retail, seven restaurants and other ski resorts. Here are some of the positions available immediately or for summer 2013:

JOIN THE TEAM AT RADIUM RESORT!

This position is ideal for a handy person, able to resolve and fix items with little or no direction.

Seasonal Grounds Keeper Full-time – 1 Position

The grounds keeping personnel are a vital component of our resort. They are required to perform custodial and maintenance activities on the resort grounds and landscaping areas. The Grounds Keeper will possess the ability to work independently under general supervision.

Performing ground maintenance duties, using tractor equipped with attachments, such as mowers, lime or fertilizer spreaders, lawn roller.

Watering lawn and shrubs, using hose or by activating fixed or portable sprinkler system are a few of the duties.

Students welcome.

Please submit your resume with references to: cburke@sunchaservillas.ca or fax to the confidential line at 250-345-6250.

To be eligible you must possess a valid class 5 driver’s licence. Special consideration will be given to people with previous construction or municipal works experience including Environmental Operators Certification. An air brakes endorsement or a valid class 3 driver’s licence would be an asset.

Under the supervision of the Public Works Foreman, the casual employee performs a variety of manual labour duties and equipment operations. Work involves the general maintenance of municipal infrastructures including roads and streets, storm drainage, water and sewer systems, parks, cemetery and buildings. The primary tasks considered for this posting involve buildings, parks, roads and utility maintenance and repair.

Applicants must possess sound communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of WCB regulations would be an asset.

This position is within C.U.P.E. 2982 bargaining unit. A full job description is available for this position.

Applicants are invited to submit their resumes to: District of Invermere PO Box 339 (914 – 8th Avenue) Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Fax: 250-342-2934

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The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley presents the first Annual

Hospice Butterfly Gala 3-COURSE MEAL | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT | SILENT AUCTION | BALLOON RAFFLE

Tickets available at Beeland (Spillimacheen), Meet on Higher Ground (Radium) All Things Beautiful (Invermere), Columbia Garden Village (Invermere) Smoking Waters Coffee Co. (Fairmont), Canal Flats Village Office.

All proceeds to benefit Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley

Friday, May 10th, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.

Black Forest Restaurant, Invermere • Tickets $50

Sponsored by Live Entertainment by “Like Father Like Son” - Marty & Eli Beingessner

RDEK Public Hearing Notices Bylaw 2437

Bylaw 2448

Bylaw 2441

Bylaw Amendment - Lakeview Meadows

Bylaw Amendment - Windermere

Bylaw Amendment - Windermere

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Lakeview Meadows Community Association to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendment will change the zoning designation of a portion of Lake Windermere to facilitate the expansion of a mooring dock within a licenced tenure area. The subject property is located in the Lakeview Meadows area of Lake Windermere and is shown on the attached map.

Bylaw No. 2437 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 281, 2013 (Lake Windermere / Lakeview Meadows Community Association)” will amend the zoning designation of that part of Lake Windermere from LW-5, Lake Windermere (Recreation) Zone to LW-2, Lake Windermere (Group Moorage) Zone.

A public hearing will be held at: Windermere Community Hall 4726 North Street Windermere, BC Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G and the District of Invermere.

If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

Submissions cannot be accepted after the public hearing.

All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0314, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email jterpsma@rdek.bc.ca.

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by the Windermere District Farmers Institute to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendment will change the text of the A-2, Rural Residential (Country) Zone to permit the construction of an abattoir specifically on the subject property only. The subject property is located in the North Windermere area and is shown on the attached map.

Bylaw No. 2448 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 284, 2013 (Windermere / Windermere District Farmers Institute)” will amend the text of the A-2 Rural Residential (Country) Zone to permit an abattoir on Lot C, District Lot 9561, Kootenay District, Plan 2891.

A public hearing will be held at: Windermere Community Hall 4726 North Street Windermere, BC Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G and the District of Invermere.

If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

Submissions cannot be accepted after the public hearing.

All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0314, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email jterpsma@rdek.bc.ca.

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Hansuli and Sandra Stettler to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendment will change the zoning designation of the subject property to allow for the construction of an auxiliary dwelling unit within an existing single family dwelling. The subject property is located in the Windermere area and is shown on the attached map.

Bylaw No. 2441 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 283, 2013 (Windermere / Stettler)” will amend the zoning designation of Lot 21, Block 7, District Lot 705, Kootenay District, Plan 4321 from R-1, Single Family Residential Zone to R-1(C), Single Family Residential – Auxiliary Dwelling Unit Zone.

A public hearing will be held at: Windermere Community Hall 4726 North Street Windermere, BC Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 4:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G and the District of Invermere.

If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

Submissions cannot be accepted after the public hearing.

All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0314, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email jterpsma@rdek.bc.ca.

Columbia Valley Office 4956 Athalmer Road, Invermere BC V0A 1K0 Phone: 250-342-0063 Fax: 250-342-0064

Main Office 19 - 24th Ave S., Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 Phone: 250-489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335 Fax: 250-489-3498 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca

Website: www.rdek.bc.ca

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 31

Valley Churches

FAITH

We are surrounded with joy

By Pastor Murray Wittke Valley Christian Assembly “Joy is the infallible sign of the presence of God.” - Pierre Teilhard de Chardin We live in a Godbathed and God-permeated world. God is everywhere. He fills heaven and earth. There is nowhere in the entire universe, on land or sea, in heaven or in hell, where God is not present. God is not far from any of us. In Him we live, move, and exist. We can’t get away from Him. But God is good and has a smiling face. He created everyone and everything. Ours is a world over which he constantly rejoices.

And because God made it and God is in it, our home here on Earth is inconceivably beautiful and good. Every fiery sunrise and sunset, earth-shaking thunderstorm, snowflake and cool breeze; every whale song, coyote howl, frog croak and pig squeal; every

blade of grass, clump of moss, fern, flower and tree; every eagle in flight, horse at full gallop, skipping stone, and laughing child was intended for our pleasure and designed to attract our attention to the God of overflowing joy.

Every mouthful that’s spicy, salty, or sweet; every living thing from amoeba to human being; every algebraic equation, mathematical proof, scientific formulae and algorithm; every creative human impulse, painting, song, dance and poem; every spontaneous outburst of laughter, welcoming smile, handshake and first kiss; every good and beautiful thing from which we taste and savour joy was made to attract our attention to God. God’s desire is that we should seek him, find him, live in him, and enjoy him. He’s made himself available in a simple and familiar way. The Way is Jesus Christ, the doorway into the life we all hunger for.

Reconsider your plans for life. God is near, right beside you. You can reach him from your heart with a word. Jesus is the path of life, and in his presence is fullness of joy.

You have turned my sadness into joyful dancing; you have taken away my sorrow and surrounded me with joy.

So I will not be silent; I will sing praise to you. Lord, you are my God; I will give you thanks forever.

Making sense of disaster A colour-coded map displayed at a Wednesday, April 10th open house in Fairmont Hot Springs shows where the most slidevulnerable parts of the community are found. The map was designed by Clarke Geoscience, who completed a debris flow hazard and risk assessment for the Regional District of East Kootenay after last summer’s mudslide devastated the area.

Photo by Dan Walton

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, April 21st, 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction, “MULTIPLY: The Heart of the Disciple Maker” Pastor Trevor ministering.

“K.I.D.S.” Church provided for children age 3 to Grade 1 and Grades 2 to Grade 5 during the morning service.

Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED 9:00 a.m.: Worship at All Saint’s, Edgewater 9:30 a.m.: God’s Breakfast Club for Children and Youth 10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere Reverend Laura Hermakin 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 www.wvsm.ca VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Sunday, 10 a.m.: Worship and Word Kids’ Church provided.

Pastor Murray Wittke 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday, 4:30 p.m.: at St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats.

Saturday, 7 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.: at Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere.

Sunday, 11 a.m.: at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium.

Father Gabriel • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 250-342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564 RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m. • Relief Society, 11:15 a.m.

President Barry Pratt • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

HART to HEART MINISTRIES from Chickasaw Alabama

Mike, Denise & Michelle Hartmann-Echterling

April 19th–21st Radium Christian Fellowship #4-7553 Main Street West, Radium Hot Springs, B.C. Friday, April 19th, 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 20th, 7 p.m.

Sunday, April 21st, 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.

For more information call 250-332-6633

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