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July 12, 2013 Vol. 10/Issue 28

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 1 July 12, 2013

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VALLEY NEWS Steamboat under the sun (Clockwise from top left) Festival-goers took in a full day of live music on Saturday, July 6th at the Steamboat Mountain Music Festival. (Dan Walton photo); Amy MacDonald from Cranbrook dances with Wren Hepher from Fernie.

(Dan Walton photo); Golden singer-songwriter Paige Ellerton sings passionately to the crowd. (Dan Walton photo); Old school gentlemen, Fiveon-a-String, bring back the ol’ back porch style. (Anne Jardine photo); Cranbrook’s The Good Ol Goats get ready to go onstage. (Anne Jardine photo).

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VALLEY NEWS

READY TO RACE — Kristen Idiens and Darren Trapp (couple in green) from Fairmont have been selected to participate in Canada’s first Amazing Race reality TV series.

They are pictured here with the rest of the cast and host. Teams will race across Canada to the finish line, criss-crossing up to 23,000 kilometres.

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Fairmont couple selected for Amazing Race

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff A valley couple will be part of Canada’s first-ever Amazing Race.

The American television show features teams of two people following clues and solving puzzles as they race around the world. A Canadian version of the show was launched this year and will feature Fairmont Hot Springs couple Kristen Idiens and Darren Trapp.

“I’m pretty sure my heart stopped beating when I found out we’d made the show,” said Ms. Idiens. “It was my fault we applied; I pushed for it. I love every bit of being in challenging situations and seeing how I excel or fail.”

They are both avid nature enthusiasts with an interest in sustainable living and a belief in positive thinking who love being physically fit and active outdoors. Mr. Trapp, 26, works as a whitewater rafting guide and lifeguard, and Ms. Idiens, 32, is a Jill-of-alltrades nature guide, teacher and yoga instructor. They plan to win the race by using their high fitness level, logic, resourcefulness and by maintaining a positive attitude through each challenge. The couple met at a bonfire in Fairmont several summers ago. Shortly after, they were working together under difficult circumstances when they both volun-

teered in Cameroon, Africa in a remote, rural area helping a women’s empowerment group. The experience, and others like it (both Mr. Trapp and Ms. Idiens have visited or worked in several different countries and done several different jobs), make good training for something like the Amazing Race, according to Ms. Idiens.

“Cameroon was a good test for us. We were constantly faced with language barriers and other obstacles. We learned about being okay with challenge and about dealing with the unknown,” she said. “We got good at being well-prepared.”

The couple also thinks living in the Columbia Valley may help give them a leg up on the other teams in the show.

“We’re always out rock climbing, hiking, playing in nature. We’re always walking up all these hills, which keeps us in great shape, so the valley is the perfect place to be in terms of getting ready for this kind of race,” Ms. Idiens said.

The race won’t necessarily be totally smooth sailing — their differences (Mr. Trapp is a detail-oriented perfectionist while Ms. Idiens prefers to fly along at a fast pace) could make for an unbeatable combination of skills, but may also be the couple’s downfall. . . . Continued on page 20

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Submitted by Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac Columbia Valley RCMP Quarter report For the period of January 1st to June 30th, 2013, the Detachment responded to 1,239 calls for service. Last year for the same period of time the Detachment responded to 1,338 calls. Impaired investigations are on the rise compared to last year. To date this year, 17 drivers have had their licences suspended and vehicles impounded. This summer a number of citizens in Radium have come forward and volunteered to organize Citizens on Patrol.

This is lacking in Invermere and if you are interested please give me a call. This summer the Detachment received $9,000 in extra funding for seasonal policing type of patrols. It is our hope to get the boat out on the lake more often as well as bike patrols. Any organizations wishing to attend a meeting to provide further updates, just give me a heads up and I would be happy to attend.

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• At 1:17 a.m. on Thursday, July 4th, the Columbia Valley detachment received a complaint of an assault from an incident that happened at the Farside Inn in Fairmont. An allegation was made that an adult male patron had intentionally bumped into a female during the course of a verbal altercation. Police are continuing to investigate the matter by viewing the video in the pub.

• At 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 4th, the Columbia Valley detachment received a complaint of vandalism to a 2004 Buick Rendevous parked in the 100 block of 7th Avenue in Invermere. The vehicle was found to have been scratched.

• On Thursday, July 4th, a staff member at the Lakeshore Resort campground in Fairmont reported that on July 3rd, four males rode their mountain bikes in the pavilion causing damage to the floor. Staff were able to provide a name of one of the youths for followup.

• At 11:22 p.m. on Thursday, July 4th, the Columbia Valley detachment received a complaint of vandalism done to a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu that was parked in the underground parking lot at Panorama. The vehicle was scratched near the rear bumper of the vehicle.

• At 10:20 a.m. on Friday, July 5th, two vehicles were entered overnight and approximately $50 cash was stolen from a 2008 GMC Acadia and a 2012 GMC Sierra pickup. Both vehicles were unlocked parked in the

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• At 8:26 p.m. on Friday, July 5th, the Columbia Valley detachment received a complaint of disturbance in the 4900 block of Baille Grohman Avenue in Canal Flats. Police attended and learned that the disturbance involved a family dispute. A complaint of assault and damage to a window was received. In the end, the complainant did not wish to pursue charges with the hope that the family members will be able to resolve the issue.

• At 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 6th, the Columbia Valley detachment responded to a sudden death investigation that involved a 22-month-old male infant who was diagnosed with a medical condition at birth and was not expected to survive past seven months. The family from Edmonton provided the attending officers and Coroner with documentation indicating the death was expected and a medical DNR order.

• At 2:58 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9th, the Columbia Valley detachment received a complaint of theft of a ‘97 GMC pickup truck stolen from Gas Plus in Canal Flats.

No door I can’t break down When I had the opportunity to work Drug Section in the Lower Mainland, we executed a number of search warrants. Being much younger and more of an athlete in those days, I took a great deal of pride and ego that there was no door I couldn’t get through. It’s an art that involves technique and strategy. I met my match, however, in Vancouver. My boss at the time, Brian, was familiar with this house and he cautioned us that we would not be able to simply bust down the door due to how it was reinforced.

Well, I thought, I’ll show him. We announced ourselves and of course we were not invited in. Kick-in technique.

Kick hard and visualize your foot being five inches beyond the door knob. First attempt, painful. Second attempt, didn’t hear my knee pop but might as well. Now, the shoulder technique. Visualize the shoulder past the door.

First attempt, bounced back. Second attempt, didn’t hear my shoulder pop but might as well. All through this, Brian was telling me it’s no use. Next thing I hear is the bad guy in the house shouting “Who is it?” My boss simply says, “It’s Brian, open the door.” He does. I’m in agony, bent over in pain and he opens the door with“It’s Brian, open the door.” After that ordeal, I went to the hardware store and purchased a key that fits every door.

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Low chlorine levels lead to boil water advisory

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff An electrical issue was the root cause of a precautionary boil water advisory issued by the District of Invermere (DOI) on Tuesday, July 9th.

“We had a pump that was overheating,” DOI Chief Administrative Officer Chris Prosser told The Pioneer on Wednesday, July 10th, after the advisory was lifted. “It was tripping the breaker. Once the electrician got up there and solved that problem, we were able to get that pump working properly and… we got chlorine back into the system.”

A alarm indicating low chlorine levels went off at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning following an initial alarm during the night, said Mr. Prosser. The problem turned out to be an electrical issue with one of the chlorine pumps at the Paddy Ryan Reservoir. Although the DOI has back up pumps, they all run through the same breaker and it was

the electrical panel causing the problem.

“The pump faulted out during (Monday) night and dropped our residual chlorine levels down to a level we weren’t happy with,” he said. “We were bouncing all over the place.”

Although there were still levels of chlorine in the system that would kill bacteria, partly because the water from the Paddy Ryan Reservoir blends with that from the district’s groundwater source in Athalmer, the boil water advisory was issued as a precaution to create public awareness.

According to Mr. Prosser, the “precautionary” warning was not a mandatory “do not drink the water,” but simply a warning that chlorine levels had dipped below the safe level permitted by Interior Health Authority, which is .1 parts per million.

The problem was solved around 3 p.m. that same day after the electrician arrived on scene. By 5 p.m. chlorine levels were back to normal, said Mr. Prosser.

“Now our levels are back to normal, .32, .33, so we’ve got more than enough chlorine in our system,” he said.

“We also did a manual test downtown, and within our downtown core our levels were between .28 and .4.”

Locations tested included the public washrooms behind Fields, the Invermere Community Hall, and the district office.

“There could still be some low chlorine slugs moving through the system but we don’t think that’s going to be a major problem. It won’t drop down to where it was,” Mr. Prosser said.

While this incident is the first time the district has experienced an electrical problem of this kind, it’s not the first time a boil water advisory has been issued for Invermere. In 2000, a chlorine pump failed and, without a secondary water system or backup pump at that time, Continued on page 7 . . .

Discovery of cub carcass on beach spurs speculation

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff Stumbling upon a live bear on the beach would prompt action from conservation authorities, but stumbling upon a dead bear on a beach has left waterfront property owners scratching their heads.

During the afternoon of Sunday, June 30th, Jeff Konchak was tipped off by neighbours that a bear was in the beach area near his home on Lower Lakeview Lane, on the east side of Invermere’s shoreline.

Upon investigation, he discovered a young black

bear that had been washed ashore, showing no signs of life.

“It was a good thing we found it, otherwise it would have been contaminating our water,” Mr. Konchak told The Pioneer. “It could have been sitting there unnoticed for days.”

Unsure of how to deal with the carcass of a bear, Mr. Konchak phoned the Invermere Conservation Officer Service and was told conservation authorities deal only with live animals. He then phoned Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting, and was informed they only deal with carcasses on major roadways.

Lacking public sector support, Mr. Konchar transferred the dead cub into his pickup truck, and placed the body in the woods out of town.

“It was sad, seeing this little bear,” he said. “I don’t know if I would have felt the same way about a cougar.”

The morbid discovery was also puzzling to Mr. Konchak. He and his wife cannot be certain as to why a dead bear washed ashore near their home. Because no blood or cuts were visible on the bear’s body, and because the carcass wasn’t bloated, Mr. Konchak

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PERSPECTIVE

Progress report

Historical Lens

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff It’s been nine months since the joint operating agreement between The Pioneer and The Valley Echo came into effect, and six months since both newspapers have been operating under one roof at what was originally The Pioneer’s headquarters on 8th Avenue in Invermere.

It took time, but the staff of both papers have adapted to working together as one large, creative team. Recent staff turnover has meant that the group has welcomed three new additions who have brought fresh energy to the mix and strengthened the vision of both papers operating successfully alongside each other for the Columbia Valley.

With two weekly newspapers to work with, our team is able to cover a wider range of local stories than what was ever possible before teaming up. We can also accommodate more community submissions in the form of stories, photos, and press releases.

As a result, the papers offer valley readers substantially different content because there is so much more to choose from. When the papers were independent of each other, they were forced to compete, which meant covering the same events and, ultimately, doubling up on material.

Much of what contributes to the success of any community newspaper is its ability to deliver timely, relevant, and unique articles. No matter how interesting a reporter makes his or her story, its appeal is diminished if it’s already been covered by someone else in another publication. Luckily, this problem is a thing of the past.

What we’ve discovered is that both newspapers have their own distinct appeal — personalities, even. Whereas The Pioneer is more events-driven as a result of its preweekend Friday distribution, and people-oriented with its magazine-like design and crisp, white pages perfect for photo reproduction, The Valley Echo takes advantage of a dedicated legislative reporter and regional connections through Black Press (which owns most of the community newspapers in the East Kootenay) to deliver more in-depth coverage of both local and provincial issues — a more political approach that perfectly suits its traditional newspaper look. When in doubt, pick up both. An annual Valley Echo local subscription boils down to 87 cents a week. The success of both papers depends on it.

Crew camping out This photo of a crew — possibly that of Mr. Auckenbuck, the foreman — was taken by Harry Richardson. Bob Tegart and Charlie Crook are pictured in the back row, far left. If you have any more information, e-mail us at info@cv-pioneer.com.

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Vulgar language unacceptable Dear Editor: I am writing in response to “Dispute results in gym closure” in the June 28th, 2013 issue of The Pioneer.

This kind of vulgar language is unacceptable regardless of the event or status of individual within any community. This situation could have been prevented by rescheduling the gymnastics to another day, or inviting the gymnastics group to witness the ceremony and both parties could have benefited.

National Aboriginal Day is an educational event

open to spectators to participate in cross-cultural activities. Old school or not, it is not acceptable to speak in this fashion to anyone, especially in the presence of young children.

I do not condone the Chief ’s actions or his choice of words and express my sincere apologies to the owner and the children of the Glacier Peaks Gymnastics Centre.

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By Lake Windermere Ambassadors Kinsmen Beach’s new amenity building will be providing more than just sweet and salty snacks this summer.

A “shopfront” in the building hosted by the Lake Windermere Ambassadors will become a fountain of information about our lake, watershed and community.

“District of Invermere staff and council wanted to provide a venue for the public to ask questions regarding the lake and community and for [the Ambassadors] to provide relevant information,” said District of Invermere Major Gerry Taft.

Lake Windermere Ambassadors summer student Karolina Mlynczak is excited to have this ideally-suited venue for talk. . . ‘Low’ from page 5 the advisory was in effect for three to four days before the problem was resolved.

Mr. Prosser commends the quick response by district staff. The key holdback to solving the issue was waiting for the electrician who was dealing with another out-of-town emergency, he said.

“We got the notices out as quickly as we could. By 1 p.m., all the major areas were served and we were planning a mail drop for the next morning if it went on any longer.”

Rob Fleming, the Kamloops-based Specialist Environmentalist Health Officer with Interior Health Authority (IHA) who was handling the emergency, said everything DOI staff did in

ing with the community about the lake.

“We’ll be able to take people down to the water and try their hand at water quality testing… we can show them the native plants we’ve planted at the restoration site… we can tell them about the area’s fish and wildlife... and just in general share our enthusiasm about the lake and this great place we live in,” said Ms. Mlynczak.

Canada Day was the grand opening of the booth. Feel free to stop by and talk to staff who are willing and ready to answer all of your lake questions.

The booth will be open, at minimum, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays through the summer, and it will be open Labour Day weekend. terms of activating their emergency response plan followed protocol and that IHA supported their actions.

Losing chlorine for a period of time means informing users there is a risk out there and a boil water advisory is the appropriate action, said Mr. Fleming.

Chlorine can be in free form (free floating) or chloramine (ones bonded to organics), he said. They test for free chlorine because it’s the one interacting.

Chlorination is the only treatment in place for Invermere water system, but district staff are currently working on a pre-design for UV disinfection, said Mr. Prosser.

“We’re moving forward with that over the next two years to get it constructed and that will be the second barrier that will be dealt with,” he said.

THE JUNIOR NATURALISTS ARE BACK! The Junior Naturalist program offered by the Friends of Kootenay is back and we are excited to offer your children, ages 6 – 12 fun activities, games, and hikes all with a focus on nature. Surprise visits from Park researchers and interpreters along with lots of cool wildlife activities make this a very special experience for your child. Connect your children to nature over the summer!

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With tourism serving as the anchor of the Columbia Valley’s economy, increased usage of Highway 93 is expected. But because the highway runs through Kootenay National Park, avoiding wildlife is proving to be too common a challenge for motorists. As a result, Parks Canada has spent $4 million on a preventative measure.

Claiming that over 5,000 motorists travel on Highway 93 on an average summer day, Parks Canada decided to construct an underground passage for wildlife, extended by fencing, allowing animals to safely cross the highway near the Dolly Varden picnic site.

“Our main goal is to funnel the animals to where they can safely cross. A lot of the engineering and design work went into optimizing the flow with the project budget we had to work with,” said Parks Canada Superintendent Melanie Kwong, who serves the Lake Louise, Yoho and Kootenay Field Units.

Between 2003 and 2012, Parks Canada reported over 300 collisions in Kootenay National Park between motorists and white-tailed deer, which was far greater than any other species.

According to a Parks Canada press release on the matter, 75 per cent of collisions in the Dolly Varden picnic area involved white-tailed deer.

“We know there are a lot of white-tail deer in that area because the habitat is conducive to what they like,” said Ms. Kwong. “And with the passing lanes, a large volume of traffic passes at that juncture.”

Those two factors were the major reasons for the selection of the site, she said.

As of The Pioneer’s July 10th

BRIDGING NATURE — The anticipated completion date for the wildlife underpass under construction near the Dolly Varden area in Kootenay National Park is sometime in September. Parks Canada photo press deadline, construction is partially complete, with a tunnel running underneath the highway. Animals can use the crossing, but gravel is still being crushed nearby, so it’s unlikely wildlife will be comfortable with the underpass in its current state, Ms. Kwong said.

In each direction of the underpass, funds have allowed for three and four kilometres of fencing along the highway in each direction, stemming the flow of wildlife through the passage. The fencing is expected to be in place upon completion of the project in September.

While the barrier will offer a combined seven kilometres of wildlife safety, Parks Canada reports that fencing is recommended for about 60 of the 94 kilometres that make up Highway 93.

However, “future phases are not yet funded,” states the press release.

While the underpass is expected to reduce the overall crossings of wildlife, a higher frequency of wild-

life is anticipated near each end of the fencing.

“There may be higher concentrations of animal crossings at these points, but the result of this work will ensure that overall, there will be far fewer unprotected animals, especially with the extra vigilance of motorists at these points,” Ms. Kwong said.

Upon completion, Parks Canada will monitor use of the underpasses with outdoor cameras, a practice that has proven the effectiveness of the wildlife crossings in another nearby National Park.

“The Kootenay National Park Wildlife Crossing project benefits from more than 16 years of research on fencing and crossing structures along the Trans-Canada Highway in Banff National Park,” reads the press release. “This research proves that vehicle-wildlife collisions can be dramatically reduced by blocking wildlife access to the highway and providing safe ways for them to cross.”

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THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

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non-profit. The newly formed Columbia Valley Hospice Society is set to receive the 2013 proceeds.

“We are pleased to ensure that this organization gets off to a strong start in our community,” said Harold Hazelaar, president of the Lake Windermere District Lions’ Club.

Last year in 2012, $13,050 was donated by the Lions to the East Kootenay Foundation for Health to support “A Clear View,” the digital mammography campaign.

Golfers can enjoy 18 holes of golf at the Copper Point course, along with a cart and unlimited use of the driving range for only $65. Those interested in booking a tee time for Charity Golf Day can do so by phoning 250-341-3392 or 877-418-4653. we hadn’t seen them, and there was no mention of cubs… It’s very strange.”

Mr. Konchak said he was surprised that conservation authorities did not investigate the cause of death, and that they neglected a large carcass rotting in a public area.

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Maegan Stanbury and Silena Ewen are two local artists pushing the boundaries. Blending twodimensional and three-dimensional forms, their work combines acrylic and oil paintings with pysanky (Ukrainian Easter eggs). Their collaborations are on display at Pynelogs Cultural Centre until Sunday, July 21st as part of the Innovation Art Show, along with fellow innovators Stephen Lebovits, Angelique Gillespie and Patrick Markle.

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Innovation Art Show July 9th to 21st At Pynelogs Art Gallery Featuring · Stephen Lebovits, Angelique Gillespie, What does ART mean to you? Patrick Markle, Maegan Stanbury, Silena Ewen Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.

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Movie Review: Admission

Reviewed by Lizzie Midyette Admission is a warm fuzzy feel-good movie just begging to be watched on the couch while wrapped in a blanket, with something crunchy and salty to snack on. It touches a little on a few deep issues — secret adoption, family relationships, the pressure women face in male-dominated academic institutions, mid-career crises — but never too deeply that one gets caught up in any one single issue. The unifying story is essentially one young man’s college admissions process, but there is so much more to the movie.

Portia Nathan (the super talented Tina Fey) is an admissions officer for Princeton University. She manages to get herself completely caught up in a number of issues: re-establishing

Princeton as “Number One” by selecting only the very best and brightest applicants, trying to self-promote her own career, managing a messy breakup she doesn’t see coming, and surviving a chance meeting with a college classmate. John Pressman (Paul Rudd) is now a dedicated teacher at a developmental school (picture students milking cows, practising horticulture, and engaging in anti-establishment debates). John introduces Portia to the son she gave up for adoption while in college herself eighteen years ago, and persuades her that this young man deserves a place in Princeton.

Initially, Portia holds an incredibly understandable disdain for helicopter parents of today’s millennial students during the admissions process, but evolves to become the

very parent she abhors. Jeremiah Balakian (Nat Wolff) is a self-proclaimed autodidact, but has a history of terrible grades despite late-blooming academic brilliance and none of the other qualities Princeton is looking for. Interestingly enough, Portia, with her terrible track record on maintaining relationships (evidenced by her dysfunctional relationship with her mother and recent breakup), does everything she can to help her son. The embarrassment comedy never goes too far, largely in part due to Fey’s skills. It’s appropriately uncomfortable, yet highly watchable.

Will Portia get it on with her former classmate? How does one get into Princeton? Will Portia reconcile her innumerable differences with her hippy artist mother? With a hefty dose of warm fuzziness, all these questions are answered.

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Toby Theatre • July 12th & 13th, 8:00 p.m.: The Croods. Also showing July 15th-16th.

Friday, July 12th • 12:00 a.m.- 10 a.m.: Voting Day for the Kraft Celebration tour. Voting is unlimited. Should Invermere win, $25,000 will go to the Rotary spray park at Kinsmen Beach. Vote at GoInvermere.ca, or kraftcelebrationtour.ca.

• 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Summer Reading Club at the Invermere Library for kids in Gr. 1-Gr. 5. Call each Friday morning to register. 250-342-6416.

• 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Market on Main, Radium.

• 5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.: Hanging out and sports at the Beach with the Summit Youth Centre.

• 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley meet and greet evening at the Brisco Community Hall. For more information, contact Maria Kliavkoff at 250-347-2110.

• 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Music on Main, Radium.

Saturday, July 13th • 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: The 6th annual BIG Book Sale at the Invermere Community Hall. The sale offers thousands of gently used books, sorted into dozens of categories. All funds raised by the Friends of Invermere Library support library programs.

• 9:00 a.m.: Young Hearts Triathlon at James Chabot Park. Pre-registration is required at www. heartoftherockies.ca.

• 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Invermere Farmers’ Market.

• 10:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m.: Edgewater Legion Open Market. To book a table call Vi at 250-347-0044.

• 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Columbia Valley Food Bank fundraiser barbeque at Invermere Home Hardware.

• 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Connie Geerts art demonstration at Effusion Art Gallery. 250-341-6877, effusionartgallery.com.

• 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Canadian National Championship (downhill mountain bike race) training and seeding runs at Panorama Mountain Village.

• Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC presents the 10th Anniversary celebration at the Kootenay Trout Hatchery, 4522 Fenwick Road, Fort Steele. Enjoy music, fun family activities, fishing and more. (250) 429-3214 or email visit.kootenay@gofishbc.com.

Sunday, July 14th • 8:00 a.m.: Heart of the Rockies Triathlon at James Chabot Park. Pre-registration is required at www. heartoftherockies.ca.

• 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Fairmont Farmer’s Market.

• 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Canadian National Championship (downhill mountain bike race) race finals at Panorama Mountain Village.

• 21st Annual Parent & Child Tournament at Radium Resort Golf Course. 1 adult & 1 junior (16 and under), $79 per team. Register at 250-347-6266.

Monday, July 15th • 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley meet and greet evening at the Radium Senior’s Centre. For more information, contact Maria Kliavkoff at 250-347-2110.

Tuesday, July 16th • 9:30 a.m. - 2:oo p.m.: Kidsfest at the Valley Christian Assembly. Free admission. For information call 250342 9511. Lunch included.

• Lion’s Club Charity Golf Day at Copper Point Golf Course. $65 round, proceeds go to the Hospice Society.

Christ Church Trinity, hosted by the Invermere Public Library. Free event for the whole family. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

• 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley meet and greet evening at the Columbia Ridge Community Centre. For more information, contact Maria Kliavkoff at 250-347-2110.

• 8:00 p.m.: Summer Theatre by the Lake Windermere Players. 4 one-Act plays. Tickets $15 at the Book Bar and Radium Video. Adult content. Also runs July 19th and 20th, and July 21st at 2 p.m.

Friday, July 19th • 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Summerlude Festival at the Summit Youth Centre.

• 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Artist demonstration for the opening of the Angela Morgan Exhibition, Artym Gallery.

Show continues until July 28. www.artymgallery.com.

• 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Summer Reading Club at the Invermere Library for kids in Gr. 1-Gr. 5. Call each Friday morning to register. 250-342-6416.

• 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Market on Main, Radium.

• 5:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.: Cowboy Dinner, as part of Bullriding in the Rockies. Beef, beans and biscuits, $8.

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• 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Music on Main, Radium.

• 7:15 p.m.: 15th annual Bullriding in the Rockies.

Entrance at the Curling Rink. $19 seniors/students, $29 adults. Family dance to follow. Tickets available at Home Hardware, The Book Bar, Selkirk TV, Brisco General Store, Mountainside Market Radium and Bigway Foods Fairmont.

• Ballfest at the Invermere Crossroads Ballpark. Runs through to July 21st.

Saturday, July 20th

• 5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.: Movie Night at the Summit Youth Centre.

• 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Valley Appreciation Day, downtown Invermere. Pancake and sausage breakfast, live entertainment and farmer’s market.

• 10:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m.: Edgewater Legion Open Market. To book a table call Vi at 250-347-0044.

• 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Christine Simpson art demonstration at Effusion Art Gallery. 250-341-6877, effusionartgallery.com.

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Children’s entertainer Will Stroet touring Kootenay libraries Submitted by Invermere Public Library Will Stroet’s performances are often described as bilingual rock concerts for kids. Songs like “Bike Safety Boogie” and “Full of Beans” have the audience dancing and singing to the catchy beat.

Your child can experience this talented, energetic entertainer and songwriter hosted by the Invermere Public Library for free on Thursday, July 18th at 2 p.m. at Christ Church Trinity.

The Invermere Public Library and the Kootenay Library Federation are excited to be bringing Will Stroet to the valley. He has done more that 750 shows across Canada and now stars in his own TV show, Will’s Jams, on Kids’ CBC. Kim Wilson, head of programming for Kids’ CBC, said, “Will is a talented Canadian children’s entertainer who has a genuine connection with kids and sings fun, infectious and educational songs for the whole family.”

As a former French Immersion music teacher and a father, Will knows how to engage and entertain kids. He discovered his talent for writing children’s music while completing his Bachelor of Education at the University of British Columbia. After releasing his first CD in 2005, Let’s All Dance, and receiving great reviews from families and event organizers, Will knew he had found his calling. In 2009, Will left teaching to pursue a fulltime career as a musician and has never looked back.

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JUST FOR KIDS — Children’s entertainer Will Stroet will be performing a free show hosted by the Invermere Public Library at Christ Church Trinity on July 18th.

Photo submitted ing a West Coast Songwriter’s Award, approval from the Parents’ Choice Awards, and multiple nominations from the Western Canadian Awards, Canadian Folk Music Awards and Sirius XM Indies (Canadian Independent Music Awards).

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For more information about his performance on July 18th, phone the Invermere Public Library at 250-3426416 or visit the library’s website at www.invermere.bclibrary.ca. Christ Church Trinity in Invermere is located at 110 – 7th Avenue.

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By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff The valley’s well-loved summer tradition that celebrated its silver anniversary last year is shaking things up for 2013 with a different approach. Valley Appreciation Day (VAD) is teaming up with the Invermere Farmers’ Market to create a full-blown festive atmosphere on Saturday, July 20th in downtown Invermere.

“It’s a collaboration of efforts between the CV Chamber of Commerce (CVCC), the Farmers’ Market, sponsors, the community, and the District of Invermere,” VAD event co-ordinator Leanne Brooks told The Pioneer. “There will be no charge to get in, and it will be fun, interactive and engaging for everybody who comes to hang out.”

The spirit of VAD is a celebration of the Columbia Valley lifestyle with a focus on community and visitor appreciation. In years past, it’s been a part of a four-day Summerlude event that incorporated Pynestock, Bullriding in the Rockies, and the Lake Windermere Regatta.

This year, Bullriding of the Rockies will still mark the kick off of VAD the night before, on Friday, July 19th, but Pynestock is postponed until next year so Columbia Valley Arts can focus on its new event, the Invermere MusicFest at Kinsmen Beach on August 4th. The Lake Windermere Regatta has also shifted to August (August 11th) and will go by the new name of Summer Splash.

These changes will help enhance each of the events, said Ms. Brooks, and with VAD partnering with the Farmers’ Market, it has already grown bigger and better.

Downtown Invermere will be transformed into a pedestrian-only zone for the duration of the festival. The . . . ‘Watch’ from page 14 The film exposed the Stampede to audiences across North America.

The 69-minute feature is a Western melodrama with Hoot Gibson playing a lovestruck cowboy falsely accused of murdering his girlfriend’s father. But, according to film historian Brian Patton, the real star of the film is the early Stampede footage.

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rienced back then,” says Patton.

“The chuckwagon race was a real demolition derby. And the scenes of Hoot racing full-speed around the track Roman-style are absolutely amazing.”

The film will be shown in the museum theatre at 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 14th. Admission is by donation, but due to limited seating, moviegoers should call 250-3429769 during museum hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) to reserve seats.

For more information, visit www. windermerevalleymuseum.ca.

Vinyl Windows | Doors | Glass Sealed Units | Windshields | Shower Doors

Marc Robinson

Farmers’ Market, normally located in the back alley, is moving onto 7th Avenue, and 13th Street will also be closed off to vehicles to accommodate information booths, children’s activities, and the Home Hardware Entertainment Stage, which will be located at the intersection of 7th Avenue and 13th Street. VAD will host its famous complimentary pancake breakfast starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday morning, served up by the valley’s service clubs. The ever-popular Gagne Family logging show is slated to run its first show from 9 to 9:30 a.m., and its second show from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Registration for the annual RONA cart races is between 9 and 10 a.m., with the races happening from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Local musicians Jade Bowen, and Marty and Eli Beingnesser will perform, and local non-profits — Valley Fitness Centre, ICAN, Nature Conservancy of Canada, Bear Aware, Invermere Family Resource Centre and the Lake Windermere Alliance — will have their own vendor booths where they will be offering interactive activities to festival-goers. The event wraps up at 1 p.m.

“We ‘d like to thank sponsors past and present,” said CVCC executive director Susan Clovechok. “We’ve got a great collaboration with service clubs (the Lions, the Kinsmen and the Rotary) and this is an opportunity to showcase their spirit as well as to showcase the great work of other not-for-profit organizations that make up the social and economic fabric of our valley.”

The District of Invermere is also a significant financial contributor and offers great tactical support to the event, Ms. Brooks added. She anticipates 3,000 people will attend the 26th instalment of VAD. For more information on VAD, visit the chamber’s website at www.cvchamber.ca and search under Events.

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Tuesday July Free Tuesday July16th 16th • Admission Admission Free • 9:30 am: Carnival games, atables,Registration registration 9:30am Carnival Games,infl Inflatable’s,  10am– 2pm Kid’s Fest (Lunch Included) • 10 am – 2 pm: Kid’s Fest (lunch included) VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY

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For Information & Tee-Times Phone 250-347-6500 Or Email: golf@spurvalley.com ‘Friends of Spur Valley’ @SpurValley

$15 Green Fee Wednesdays!

Friday – Golf and Lunch or Dinner, 1 p.m. start, $35

Don’t Miss an Issue!

Breakfast & Golf: $32!

Until 11:30 Monday-Friday Kids Play Free until July 14th

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PUBLIC NOTICE

RECALL AND INITIATIVE ACT

This notice is published pursuant to section 4 of the Recall and Initiative Act. Approval in principle has been granted on an application for an initiative petition. The petition will be issued to proponent Dana Larsen on Monday, September 9, 2013 and signature sheets must be submitted to the Chief Electoral Officer by Monday, December 9, 2013.

The Title of the Initiative is: An initiative to amend the Police Act. Summary of Initiative: The initiative draft Bill entitled, “Sensible Policing Act” proposes to amend the Police Act to no longer use provincial police resources on the enforcement of current laws in relation to simple possession and use of cannabis by adults. The draft law would prohibit the use of provincial police resources for this purpose, would require police to report in detail to the Minister of Justice any actual use of resources for this purpose and why it was necessary, and require the Minister to publish that report. The Bill also proposes that the province would call upon the Federal Government to repeal the federal prohibition on cannabis, or give British Columbia an exemption, such that British Columbia is able to tax and regulate cannabis similar to the regulation of alcohol and tobacco. As well it proposes that British Columbia shall establish a Provincial Commission to study the means and requirements necessary for the province to establish a legal and regulated model for the production and use of cannabis by adults. Last, the Bill would make nonlawful possession and use of cannabis by minors an offence similar to possession and use of alcohol.

Initiative Advertising: Individuals or organizations who sponsor initiative advertising, other than the proponent and registered opponents, must register with the Chief Electoral Officer before they conduct or publish initiative advertising. Registration applications are available from Elections BC. Who May Sign the Petition: Registered voters as of Monday, September 9, 2013 may sign the initiative petition. Individuals may only sign the petition once, and must sign the petition sheet for the electoral district in which they are registered at the time of signing. Signed petitions are available for public inspection.

For More Information: The initiative application and draft Bill are available for public inspection on the Elections BC website and at the Elections BC office at the address below.

Location: Suite 100 – 1112 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C Mailing Address: PO Box 9275 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC V8W 9J6 Phone: Toll-free: Fax: Email: Website:

Dress rehearsal Vanya Sokolowski and Fraser Smith rehearse on Tuesday, July 9th for the summer theatre bonanza presented by the Lake Windermere Players. Four one-act plays will run Thursday, July 18th to Saturday, July 20th at 8 p.m., and on Sunday, July 21st at 2 p.m., at the Invermere Community Hall. The plays contain mature content with some coarse language and are not suitable for children. Tickets are available at The Book Bar and Radium Video for $15. Doors open 30 minutes before show times.

Photo by Dan Walton

Book sale is back

By Eloise Berry, Friends of the Library If you love books, be sure to attend the Big Book Sale at the Invermere Community Hall on 8th Avenue, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 13th.

Volunteers of Friends of the Library have been sorting thousands of donated books into categories so book lovers can easily find their favourites. All funds raised at the Big Book Sale will be used for library programs and resources. We continue to receive your books at the library in Invermere. Please do not bring computer manuals, encyclopedias, textbooks or damaged books.

See you at the Big Book Sale on July 13th.

250-387-5305 1-800-661-8683 250-387-3578 electionsbc@elections.bc.ca elections.bc.ca

Opponent Registration: Individuals or organizations who intend to incur expenses as opponents must apply for registration with the Chief Electoral Officer by Monday, August 12, 2013. Registration applications for opponents are available from Elections BC.

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FOOD AND SMOOTHIE BAR

OPEN EARLY for the Heart of the Rockies Triathlon.

Saturday & Sunday, July 13th & 14th • Fresh morning glory muffins • Smoothies • Breakfast burritos 260 3rd Avenue (Across from A&W)

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Tour of the Arts moves to downtown Invermere

By Chris Jones Columbia Valley Arts Invermere has a well-deserved reputation as the centre of the Columbia Valley arts community. There are studios and galleries everywhere you look and the Tour of the Arts is the perfect way to experience the amazing variety of fine craft and visual arts we are privileged to share.

The 35 participants in the 2013 Tour will be setting up their displays right in the centre of Invermere on Sunday, August 4th.

You can join the walking tour anywhere along 7th Avenue from Pothole Park to Market Square (7th Avenue and 12th Street) to Pynelogs at Kinsmen Beach. The Tour has been welcomed by the many excellent galleries, unique shops and tantalizing restaurants you will see as you travel from site to site. One of the goals of this year’s Tour is to focus on building stronger relationships between Tour artists, residents, visitors, and the downtown business community.

“The Columbia Valley Arts Council is to be commended for holding this year’s Tour in downtown Invermere,” said Mayor Gerry Taft. “This will create an excellent opportunity for all to sample the inspiring quality and range of artwork in the convenient, vibrant setting of 7th Av-

enue. I like the idea that we will be saving energy by walking rather driving from one site to the next and I really look forward to the economic benefits the Tour will bring to the merchants of the Invermere business community.”

Entrance to the Tour sites is by a special Tour Passport at a cost of $20 per person with free admission for children under 12. Passports are available in Invermere at Village Arts, Essentials Department Store, Pynelogs Cultural Centre and at the Saturday Farmers’ Market; in Radium at Meet on Higher Ground Coffee House; and in Fairmont at La Galeria II. Have your Passport stamped at the entrance to each of the three sites to be eligible to enter the grand prize draw for an exquisitely-turned natural rim yellow birch burl bowl by renowned local artist Anders Oseychuk.

To complete your day of artful experiences, please join us for the first annual Invermere MusicFest — a waterfront music festival featuring headliner and Juno-nominated Shakura S’Aida in an outdoor concert setting on the Kinsmen Beach green space. Earlybird tickets are $35 (until July 25th). Regular price tickets are $40.

For more information on these and other CV Arts events, visit www.columbiavalleyarts.com or call 250-342-4423.

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YOUR MONEY

Money lessons for teenagers While many parents give advice to their teenage children about school, clothing and social activities, very few educate their teens about finances. Many parents may be surprised to learn that personal finance is a life skill often left out of the highschool curriculum. So who is teaching teens about money?

The truth is, teens might not be learning the basics of personal finance such as how to save, keep a budget, or use a credit card, which could put them at risk for making money mistakes in the future. Here are a few talking points and strategies to teach your teen about money.

Working for money From an early age, it’s important to teach children and teens that money doesn’t grow on trees and isn’t magically dispensed from the ATM machine. One of the best ways to exemplify this is to encourage your teen to earn their own money. This could take the form of working a part-time job, babysitting or mowing lawns for neighbours. Some parents advocate paying for chores or good grades in school and others disagree.

It’s up to each family to decide what works for them.

The purpose of earning one’s own money is to understand the value of a dollar: what it takes to be earned and how quickly it can disappear. Teens might think twice about spending haphazardly if they consider the time and effort it takes to replace the spent dollars.

Save Early Teens might not have the earning potential they will have as adults, but they have something else — time.

Getting in the habit of saving at an early age can pay big dividends in future years due to compounded returns.

For example, if a 15 year old saves $1,000 per year for five years and earns five per cent compounded return annually, they will have almost $41,000 by age 60 on an investment of only $5,000. If a 40-year-old person does the same, they will end up with only $12,000 at age 60.

Kids who work for their money should be expected to save a certain percentage of every paycheque, even if it is a very small amount, as instructed by their parents.

Twenty per cent is a good place to start. Even if your teen just receives an allowance, they should get in the habit of putting some aside. They may not like it or see the point at first, but watching it grow and compound should help change their minds. They will thank you for it later.

Budgeting One of the more difficult lessons teens should learn while they are young and have fewer financial responsibilities is how to budget properly. Even if their expenses consist of eating out, gasoline and going to movies, these financial decisions should be cognizant.

If teens don’t work, parents should consider giving them an allowance rather than giving them money when they ask for it.

If parents stick to this strategy, it will force kids to budget their money. When the money runs out, it’s gone.

Debt lessons The good news is that North American teenagers can’t access credit cards without a parental co-signer.

The bad news is, according to a 2012 survey by ING Direct USA, 25 per cent of American teens didn’t know the difference between a debit and credit card.

From an early age, teens should be taught that debit and credit cards are not a ticket to spend, and when using credit, compound interest works against them.

Learning about the cost of using credit from a young age can help teens make better financial decisions when they are older.

Final thoughts According to the same ING Direct USA survey, only about 30 per cent of parents considered themselves excellent financial role models. The truth is, being a good financial role model is within everyone’s grasp. The best way to do so is through structure and setting a good example for your teens that will carry them through the rest of their lives.

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Call us for professional, free consultations! • Ph: 250-342-2112 • Fax: 250-342-2113 • 712-10th Street, Invermere

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Mobile service offers easy glass care INVESTMENTS | RETIREMENT PLANNING | INSURANCE

By Terri Giles Special to the Pioneer

Jason A. Elford, CFP®

buildingwealth@cmkwealth.com

Certified Financial Planner

Marc Robinson of Columbia Valley Windows and Windshields wants locals to know that “windows don’t have to be a pane in the glass.”

The new mobile glass repair business in the valley is available everyday to accommodate client needs or in the case of emergencies.

Robinson says his mobile glass service will offer the best 24-houra-day emergency service seven days a week, between Canal Flats and Brisco, whether it be commercial break in or cracked windshield on the highway.

“Our customers keep coming back because we are the most reliable and affordable. We offer one hundred per cent free quotes for everyone,” Robinson said.

The locally-run company, which started up last fall, specializes in installing window frames, doors, glasssealed units, windshields and show-

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GLASS ON THE GO — Marc Robinson offers a mobile 24-hour glass repair service. His son Dawson will be working alongside him this summer.

Photo by Terri Giles er doors for residents and visitors of the Columbia Valley.

“I am happy to be able to work and live in paradise. We get tremendous support from locals and out of town homeowners. That’s what makes what I do so rewarding,” said Robinson.

Business Beats

• Columbia River Kayak & Canoe continues to expand its guided and self-guided tours by opening a new advertising and booking office at the Fairmont Village Mall. The expansion of lazy river wetland tours can now be enjoyed from Fairmont to the spectacular south end of Lake Windermere. To book your fun adventure, contact Columbia River Kayak & Canoe at 250-342-7397 or visit their website at www.ColumbiaRiverKayakCanoe.com.

• Peter Pankovitch’s rock quarry is in production. Stones from the quarry, which is located at Findlay Creek towards Blue Lake Campground

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(250) 342-1167

This summer, he will be working alongside his 13-year-old son Dawson, who hopes one day to take over the family business when his dad retires.

For a free quote, contact Columbia Valley Windows and Windshields at 250-341-8725 or by email at robinsoncv@live.ca.

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near Canal Flats, can be viewed at Marr’s Landing in Windermere, where stackable stones can be purchased for landscaping purposes — flowerbeds, garden retaining walls and borders — as well as fireplaces, facing on walls, among other uses. Perfect for the weekend warrior landscaper, says Mr. Pankovitch, who has owned and operated Planscape in the valley since 1988. To make an appointment to view the rocks, discuss a quote and make delivery arrangements, call Mr. Pankovitch at 250-3421073 or email pjpank@shaw.ca. Marr’s Landing is located beside the Valley Alley Bowling Centre and Gas Bar on Highway 93/95 at 1133 Windermere Loop Road, right at the corner of Windermere Loop Road and Highway 93/95.

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Fun for the whole family!

Saturday, July 20th • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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July 12, 2013 . . . ‘Amazing Race’ from page 3

The Key to buying or selling your home is experience.

Helping you live the dream

Scott Sauermann Sales Representative Royal LePage Rockies West Realty

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Leverage my experience and marketing tools to turn ‘selling’ into ‘sold’. Have questions? I’m here to help find answers and provide insights into the local area.

Fax: 1-866-788-4966 www.columbiavalley.info

Have something to say? Letters to the editor can be e-mailed to news@cv-pioneer.com

“He picks up on the small things that I miss because I’m already up and running in the opposite direction,� said Ms. Idiens. “It works out well when we’re getting along, but it’s definitely a problem when we’re butting heads. It creates tension, it creates arguments, and it creates stress in our relationship.�

Mr. Trapp and Ms. Idiens will be up against eight other teams in the race, including Canadian fitness icons Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod from participACTION’s Body Break television segments.

All of them will be after the grand prize, which includes $250,000 cash, free flying for a year (up to 10 first-class trips for two) anywhere Air Canada goes, and two 2014 Corvettes.

The competition will be strong, since each team brings different strengths to the show, said Ms. Idiens.

If Mr. Trapp and Ms. Idiens win, they plan to use the money to purchase land and build a sustainable, eco-friendly community — complete with homes, a school and retreats — somewhere in the valley. “We really want to show people you can live comfortably, even luxuriously, and still live in an ecologically friendly way,� said Ms. Idiens.

The first episode of the show will be Monday, July 15th on CTV.

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HERE TO SERVE YOU ■ Lockout Service ■ Lake Recovery ■ 24 Hour Towing ■ Prompt Service

Also offering FREE year-round pickup of unwanted vehicles

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HERE TO SERVE YOU RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO

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• Siding Hardie / CertainTeed Fiber Cement / Vinyl / Cedar • New Windows / Doors • Wood Decks • Trex composite Decking • Sun Rooms • Vinyl Decking Membrane • Aluminum Canopies • Railings Wood / Glass / Aluminum • Custom Exterior Wood Work • Asphalt Shingles / Metal Roofing • Complete Rain Screen Building Envelope Systems • Leak Investigation and Repair • Full Building Exterior Restorations Services • 15 years serving the Kootenays and Okanagan Region

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250-342-9310 Same great team, same great service.

Radium Hot Springs Esso

250-347-9726 7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

GO GREEN IN 2013 WITH

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JOHN WOOD DURAFORM SYSTEM

PH: 250-345-2188 • CELL: 250-342-1289 • TOBYWOOD@SHAW.CA 5144 Riverside Dr., Fairmont, B.C. V0B 1L1

to Zero C.A.R.B. COMPLIANT CABINETRY Low Emissions

Contact Dale Elliott • 250-341-7098 www.kekulibaycabinetry.com

Top Quality

Jbenedict Cleaning Services The Clean Team - Leave Your Troubles with Us Interior World

Emelisa & Efren Owners

w i n d o w f (250)409-9299/(250)409-4146 ashions PO Box 2693 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Callwww.jbenedictcleaningservices.com Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406 jbenedictcleaningservices@gmail.com

Need Blinds?

Interior World

window fashions

Scott Postlethwaite

Serving the Valley since 1995.

• Auto • Home • Commercial • Shower Doors • Mirrors

250-342-3659 www.invermereglass.ca

SPRAY FOAM SPECIALISTS

Insulated Concrete Forms Call 250-342-2001 www.iisi.ca • info@iisi.ca

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

• New Homes • Renovations • Framing • Roofing • Custom Finishing • Timber Framing

Home Valet

• Insured • Eco-friendly

• Cleaning • Security • Maintenance • Concierge KYLE MOLL

250.341.5603

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www.homevalet.ca michele@homevalet.ca 250-409-4900

CVCC Contractor/ Trade Builder of the Year 2008

Residential, Commercial Electric Furnace and Hot Water Tank Repair and Service For All Your Electrical Needs invermereelectric@gmail.com

1710 10th Avenue – Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

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HERE TO SERVE YOU GLD

Landscaping Ltd.

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FAIRMONT RIDGE RENOVATION

Doors Windows Flooring Painting/ Interior/Exterior • Kitchen Renovations

250-342-5682

• Trusses • Engineered Floors • Wall Panels Tel: 250.341.6075 Fax: 250.341.3427 Email: info@duskbuildingsystems.com www.duskbuildingsystems.com

1320 Industrial Road #3 Box 159, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

DCS Plumbing • Plumbing, Repair and Installation • Drain Lines • Hot Water Tanks • Over 30 years experience • 24 hour emergency service • Seniors’ Discount

250-341-8501

• Bathroom Renovations • Additions • Decks • Finish Carpentry • Basement Renovations

5077 FAIRMONT RESORT RD., FAIRMONT BC EMAIL: fairmontridge@telus.net

• FURNACES • HEAT PUMPS • AIR CONDITIONING • FIREPLACES • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 385 Laurier Street, Invermere, B.C.

Phone: 250-342-7100 Email: info@diamondheatingandspas.com

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Cranbrook Pest Control We use the most successful products available.

ALL WORK

Environmentally-friendly integrated pest management.

Ask about our maintenance programs.

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Visit our online store at: www.cranbrookpestcontrol.com

1-888-371-6299

• Ready Mix Concrete • Commercial concrete sealer • Concrete Pumping retarder for exposed • Over 50 colours available aggregate and in stock • DELIVERED ON TIME • Concrete stamps for rent at a fair price • Full range of coloured release • Full range of sand and agents for stamping gravel products.

Phone: 250-342-6452 • 250-342-3773 • Cell: 250-270-9444 All products are available at 9120, Hwy 93/95 which is five kilometres north of Tim Hortons

Lawn Maintenance Everett Frater Enterprises Phone: 250-347-9228 • Cell: 250-342-5645

Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals • Complete sewer/drain repairs • A well maintained septic system NEW should be pumped every 2-3 years SEWER • Reasonable rates – Seniors’ discount CAMERA • Speedy service – 7 days a week • Avoid costly repairs

Bruce Dehart 250.347.9803 or 250.342.5357 Complete Construction Services

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Concrete Restoration Foundation Repair Waterproofing

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Columbia Chiropractic Dr. Karen Fahrni DC Dr. Meghan Haggarty ND

Certified ART® & Graston® provider #4 1008 8th Ave, Invermere BC 250-409-9628 • columbiavalleychiro@gmail.com

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BOUTIQUE VACATION HOME MANAGEMENT RENTAL SERVICES “Proven and successful Management and Marketing Services for your Vacation Home” “Trip Advisor Vacation Rental of the Year 2011 and 2012”

• RENOVATIONS • PAINTING

• Weekly Home Checks • Full Yard Services • Maintenance Services

Call or visit online

PH: 1-888-711-ESCAPE (3722) • WEB: www.cobblestonecreek.ca

David Gulbe • Mike Bernicot

Box 1020 • Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0 • www.cabincare.ca

• PROPERTY MAINTENANCE • Trucking • Mini Excavator • Residential/Commercial

Kari Kari&&John JohnMason Mason

• LANDSCAPING & DESIGN • Skidsteer Services • Mini Track Hoe

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PIONEER CLASSIFIEDS

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

GARAGE SALES

ANNOUNCEMENT

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

Yard sale 5162 Columbia River Rd Fairmont, July 20 & 21, 8am to 5pm.

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.

CHEERS! to Amber and the staff at Unleashed. Your generosity and compassion for others is truly amazing. You guys ROCK! MF + JB

Cheers to the owners of the Crescent Motel in Radium for your timely rescue of my son stranded at Hall Lake.

Cheers to Savannah at SAVI NAILS, love the new nail studio. One of the best pedicures I’ve ever had and love my gel nails too!! Thanks Savannah.

Jeers to the Village of Radium & The District of Invermere for hiring the tree service from Golden, rather than the local tree services that pay local taxes.

Jeers to the elderly lady who came to the assumption that all teenagers are up to no good. How do you expect us to respect you when you don’t respect us?

CALLING ALL DAVID THOMPSON GRADS OF 1983 There will be a 30-Year High School Reunion celebration on the weekend of August 2 – 5 in Invermere for all people who went to school with the class of 1983. Please e-mail InvermereDTSS30YrGrad@yahoo. ca to get additional information on the activities, and confirm your attendance.

JEERS to the driver who lost his dog out of the back of his pick up truck on July 2nd at 12:30 at the traffic light at Sobeys and then just kept going.

Jeers to the employers of the Windermere Valley. I am very discouraged with the businesses here. My husband and I have put in resumes throughout the valley and have not been hired.

However, people who move here from out of province or overseas who have up to four jobs, are accommodated. My husband has been looking for a second job for the past four years and has not even been given a chance. As soon as they see he has a medical condition, they turn him down.

Myself, I am on disability, not working, and make very little. My husband is working a part-time job at night and wants a job for the day. We have three children and often have a very hard time making it month to month. He has applied at many places, still no response.

Now, because of this we need to look elsewhere and may have to move out of the valley that we love just to find work so that we can live.

Sincerely, The Very Discouraged!

Edgewater Malty Family 4842 Cordillera Ave., Saturday, July 13, 8am - 8pm Sun July 14 9am 3pm. Two 20ft Tepees, books, collectables, clothes, china, and furniture.

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, 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.

CHEERS & JEERS JEERS to the people who take items from the Re-use Shed at the dump and then try to sell them on Invermere Free Classifieds and Buy and Swap.

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OBITUARY

Cheers to Kari’s Kitchen at W.V.G.C. for doing an awesome job on the 25th anniversary. Keep up the good work.

Cheers to the Wilfley family for hosting a great 25th anniversary celebration at W.V.G.C. Cheers to Dale Moore for his hard work organizing the 25th anniversary at W.V.G.C. Good job!

Cheers to Lana for shaving our kittie Sunshine. She feels so good now.

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Obituary Notice

DARCY LYNN CURRIE June 19, 1957 – July 2, 2013

Darcy, 56, passed away on the evening of July 2, 2013 at her home near Invermere.

Darcy was a dedicated mother to her sons Sean & Reid Kupchanko and a loving wife for 27 years to husband Dean Kupchanko.

Darcy was a kind and caring person who had great talent for arts, including her favourites; gardening and decorating. She had an eye for design that was obvious in everything she did from renovating our house to the way she dressed, always a class act.

Darcy loved her family dearly; she loved nature, birds, her massive garden, tending to her pond and enjoying time with her soul mate Dean. She loved to travel, as we did often, but most of all she loved to come home. Darcy was extremely proud of her sons and especially fond of her daughter-in-law Catherine.

Throughout her 7-month fight with cancer she never complained and never felt sorry for herself. She had amazing strength.

Darcy will be sadly missed but never forgotten. We will love her always.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the palliative home care unit at the Invermere hospital.

A huge cheers to the dedicated organizers, talented performers, great MC, hard-working volunteers, and fantastic vendors of the Edgewater Steamboat Mountain Music Festival. Great music and excellent weather. We can’t wait till next year!

Cheers to Liz and Daria at the Post Office for going above and beyond to make sure my friends got their camera in time for the wedding on Saturday. Much appreciated!

Cheers to the awesome Constable Bell and company for rescuing my beloved bike. ’Jeers’ doesn’t even begin to describe how I feel about the people who stole it!

Cheers to Lexi for being an amazing and safe trainer. You always make sure that we never hurt ourselves.

Thank you so very much !

Cheers to Ross, John, Cody and their staff at Walker’s Automotive for the first class service they gave to my car on very short notice last Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013. You are amazing! PA.

Jeers to all of the people in Invermere who don’t leash their dogs. I don’t care if your dog is small, or if your dog is ‘friendly’, or if you are just going a block down the street; my restrained and trained dog does not appreciate other dogs in his bubble.

Jeers to the individual who keyed an 80 year-old woman’s car. You should be ashamed of yourself.

Jeers to clothing manufacturers for not making stretchy pregnant pants for hefty men.

Cheers to Bob S and the crew at John Wolfe Construction for the headstone for my friend.

Cheers to Sawyer, Levi, Parker and Nat for the last minute help with the Grad Walk barricades in downtown Invermere. Awesome of you guys to help out and “pay it forward” to your graduating grade 12 friends. We all look forward to your Class walk through town next year!

THANK YOU A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who attended the Steamboat Mountain Music Festival. You made our day!

Steamboat Mountain Festival Committee: Kara Cassidy, Phyllis Christensen, Loni Funnell, Roberta Hall, Anne Jardine, Barb Nerassen, and Larry Newman.

LOST AND FOUND LOST: Emerald and diamond ring.

Call 250-341-5905 or 250-3476469.

Lady’s partially disassembled diamond engagement ring lost in downtown Invermere, $100 reward. Call 250-345-4554.

Found Sears Bike, please call 250342-3826 to identify.

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SUITE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR RENT

CONDO FOR RENT

HOMES FOR SALE

One-year-old grey male Main Coon cat (neutered). His name is Koda and has been missing for about 3 weeks in the Castlerock / Invermere area. 250-341-7073.

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: bright, 2-bdrm, upper unit in quiet four-plex with beautiful views. Large yard area, separate parking + entrance. N/P, $700/month + electricity + D.D. Available immediately to mature, responsible tenants. References required. Call 403-258-3132.

Black Forest Heights: Invermere: 2-bdrm, 1.5-bath upper floor of duplex. 6 appliances, balcony, yard with firepit, mountain views, satellite TV. N/S, N/P. Long term. rfr111@hotmail.com or 780-3990142.

Radium: 2-bdrm, 2-bath, 6 appliances, fireplace, balcony, underground parking and storage locker. $900/month, utilities included. N/S, N/P. Phone 780-5548150 or 780-929-5458 or email schedlerhome@hotmail.com.

For Rent in Invermere, 3-bdrm house, 2 bathrooms, woodstove, garage, large fenced yard and production garden, green house, close walk to downtown. $1,200/ mo. Call 250-342-3790.

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE

Acreage for sale just a few minutes from Invermere. This 1,900 sq. ft. home has 2 bedrooms, den, 2.5 baths, main floor laundry, country kitchen, covered deck and attached 2-car garage. Partially finished basement has lots of potential.

Property also has 2,200 sq. ft. workshop, ideal for home-based business or RV storage. Large garden, root cellar and landscaped yard. Priced at $599,000. 250-3426967.

Lost: Sunglasses-seniors prescription Maui Joe’s aviator style glasses.

Lost on July 1st at Mountain Mosaic Festival by Pynelogs. Reward call 250-342-9436.

STORAGE NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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

COMMERCIAL SPACE 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.

Industrial Shop for Rent. 140 Industrial rd #2. 25’x60’ with office.

Call Miko 250-342-9526 for details.

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

SUITE FOR RENT Windermere: Upper Hilltop Road.

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

250-342-3790.

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

Invermere: 2-bdrm, F & S. Minimum 1 year lease. References required. N/S, N/P. $800/mo plus utilities. 250-409-9801.

3-bdrm apartment in Radium. $600/month. N/P, N/S. Tim, 250342-7337.

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

References required. 250-3426010.

Windermere: 2-bdrm suite in 4-plex. All appliances. Large yard, close to beach, pets considered. $750/month. Call 250-409-7435 or Shellimilley@gmail.com.

Radium: Fully furnished units for rent. Bedsitting, 1-bdrms, 2-bdrms.

N/S, pets negotiable. Call Joan at 250-342-7517 to view and check availability. Rent includes heat, hydro, cable and all linens.

STARTING AT $500/mo.

Downtown Radium: Small one bdrm apt for $600/mo with heat/ hydro/garbage. D.D. required.

Call 250-347-6420 for viewing.

Available immediately, partly furnished.

Radium Pinewood condo for rent. Main floor 2-bdrm, 2-bath, fireplace, heated parking, N/S, $900/mo. Call 250-341-7448 or 403-609-0199.

1-bdrm apartment. Includes all appliances, washer, all utilities.

Private parking, lots of storage space. Long-term preferred.

Available immediately. $600/ month. 250-341-6018.

1-bdrm walkout partly furnished basement suite, prefer 1 responsible quiet person for long term. N/S, N/P, $650/mo + hydro, includes satellite TV & district utilities. Call 250-341-2084.

Invermere: modern, clean, bright, 3-bdrm, 2-bath. Great downtown location. Attached garage, front and back decks. W/D, D/W. $1,500/ month, includes utilities. 250-3423790.

Athalmer: Upstairs of an older house with its own bathroom, large living area. Shared kitchen and entrance downstairs. Large yard with garden, $600/mo includes internet. Must love dogs.

Downtown Invermere: 2-bdrm, 1-bath suite. N/S, N/P, DW, W/D (negotiable). $746/month + utilities. Available immediately.

Please call Juliana at Mountain Creek Properties, 250-341-6003.

HOUSE FOR RENT

FOR RENT INVERMERE

Lake Windermere Pointe.

Furnished or not, 2 bdrm., 2 bath condo starting at $900/ mth. plus utilities. Pool, fitness centre, beach.

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

Windermere: 4-bdrm, 3-bath, perfect condition. $750/mo + utilities.

Available Sept 15th, 2013 to June 15th, 2014. Call 250-342-2135.

Windermere, furnished, 1-bdrm home, lovely yard, N/S, pets considered, references required. $595 plus utilities. Available August 15th. 403-619-1540.

Edgewater: Available immediately, 3-bdrm bungalow, newly renovated, wood/electric heat, 5 appliances, N/P. Looking for longterm renter, must have references. $750/mo +D.D. Call 250-347-9500 or email hilltop1@telus.net .

CONDO FOR RENT Canal Flats: 2-bdrm, 1.5-bath 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.

Canal Flats Condo, Jade Landing Development: 2+1 bdrm, 1 bathroom and partially finished basement. 6 Appliances. 12 minutes to Fairmont. $750/month + utilities. Available immediately.

Contact Mike at 403-804-6937 or mike.sackett@optiema.com .

For Rent 2-bdrm Condo behind Sobeys. W/D, F/S and dishwasher.

N/S N/P $800/mo utilities included.

Avaliable Aug 1st, call 250-3423417.

Phoenix Arizona: Gorgeous 2-bdrm 2-bath fully equipped. 1075 sq.ft., bungalow style condo, large pool.

Peak months Jan through April. $1850/mo, all other months $1575/mo. Cleaning fee $125 per visit. Call Garry 250-345-6603.

Blackforest Village unit for rent 2-bdrm, 1.5-bath and 5 appliances.

Single garage, N/S, pets negotiable. $1,100/month, water/sewer included. Available July 1. Call Keith to view 250-341-1400.

1.6 acre lot for sale in quiet Rushmere community 12 km south of Invermere.

Lake view and community lake access. 403-831-7658.

HOMES FOR SALE House for sale in Invermere. B.C. on lots 7/8. 2-bdrm., 1 1/2 bath, with walk-out 1-bdrm, basement rental suite. New tin roof, outside sauna, 2 dry store sheds, large garden, 16x18 greenhouse, large trees and fruit trees. One block from the post office. $280,000. Call 250-3427219.

Myth: One big ad will make a big impression.

Reality: The same money invested in a regular series of small ads will yield bigger results.

Call Dean or Angela at 250-341-6299 to find out more.

N E W S PA P E R

Rockies West Realty 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 GUACAMOLE SALAD

8 cups mixed Salad Greens 2 cups Grape Tomatoes, halved 1 large Avocado, chopped

½ cup sliced Red Onion 1/3 cup Italian Salad Dressing 2 tblsp fresh Lime Juice 15 Tortilla chips, broken into pieces

Combine salad greens, tomatoes, avocado and red onion in a large bowl.

Mix dressing and lime juice.

Add to salad and toss to coat.

Top with broken tortilla chips.

See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Home Of The Week Location! Location! Location!

Overlooking the Riverside Golf Course this beautifully upgraded 3 bedroom condo enjoys a premium location with wrap around deck and views. Priced to sell!

$329,000

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HOMES FOR SALE

CONDO FOR SALE

BOATS FOR SALE

3 bdrm home 2830 sq ft on 2.2 acres. 180’ water front & pond. 2-baths, basement suite, studio & shop, 2 storage sheds & greenhouse. Asking $425,000. 250342-6936.

Aspen 4875 Radium Boulevard, 1,380 sq.ft, oversized patio. Open house, Saturday and Sunday 1 - 4 p.m.. 250-341-7448.

18 foot DORAL Spirit. Open bow, 325 HP 5.7L V-8, dual exhaust, electronic trim tabs! Boat is fun, reliable and powerful. $9,500 OBO. Call 250-688-1495.

PROPERTY

Will Pay Cash for gently used books, DVD’s and CD’s a little or a lot.

250-688-0684. Bishop’s Book Café, Fairmont.

Beautiful R.V. Lot in Radium Hot Springs Resort A 3-week timeshare lease for sale, running from mid-June to 1st week of July. Lot #97 - the BEST Lot in the resort. Front row, corner lot, overlooking the valley. Link: http:// www.radiumvalleyvacationresort. com/pics.htm .

WANTED

MISC. FOR SALE

INVERMERE - LUXURY 3 BEDROOM CONDO in Lakeview Meadows.

Priced to sell, amazing views! This is the BEST unit in the complex, and the nicest in ALL Columbia Valley!

West exposure with mountain views through floor to ceiling windows, huge wrap around deck, spectacular 30+ft custom timber frame ceilings, bedrooms with private decks, originally constructed for current owners with too many custom upgrades to mention! The ultimate lock and leave luxury residence includes all the amenities of prestigious Lakeview Meadows including private beach, etc.! (custom furniture and golf cart negotiable) $658,000. Priced to sell quickly! Call or email 480-882-8405 denisesottile@gmail.com .

For Sale - Are you ready to relax and enjoy year round fun? One bedroom condo at Akiskinook, completely renovated, featuring granite counter tops, slate floors with under floor heating, custom cabinetry, new bathroom and so much more.

Includes a boat slip – sit on your deck and enjoy the massive green space and partial lake views. Enjoy year round recreation. Call today 1-403-660-4325.

FOR SALE 2006 Dodge Caravan, 4 door, black, AC, cruise 126,500 kms, Comes with extra winter tires, very clean. $8,500 OBO, call 250-3429636 leave message.

For Sale: 1985 Dodge Camper Van, $3,000 OBO. Call 250-409-4486.

For Sale: 1996 Chev 1500 Truck.

2wd, standard, 237,000 kms. $1,500 OBO. 250-342-7614.

CONDO FOR SALE Riverstone villas condo. 3-bdrms, 1 1/2 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. Condo fees paid for first year.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

CAMPING 250 US gallon tanks for sale. Very versatile, plastic w/ metal 6” opening, 2’ discharge, 125 lbs. $200 for 1 or $300 for 2. Call George. 250347-9500.

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.

All Metal Boat Trailer.

Compartments for fishing gear, motor and generator. $600 OBO. 250-342-0320.

Beach Sand. Priced to sell. Call 250341-1000.

Rocky Mountain RM6 downhill mt bike, $600, 250-342-1354.

Hay For Sale. Square bails 90% orchard grass off the field, $110 per ton. Day 250-342-6226 Evenings 250-347-9934.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 2001 Kawasaki 800 Vulcan.

12,000 km. saddle bags, crash bar.

Beautiful shape. Asking $4,800 OBO. To view, contact 250-3415524.

2011 Honda XR650. Under 1,000 km. Like new. $6,500. Contact Don at 250-342-1377.

2006 Mallard 25ft travel trailer, mint condition, large slide $17,500/ OBO call 250-345-6603.

2008 23ft Ridgecrest travel trailer with slide. Sleeps four people, queen walk-around bed, full bath.

Two 30-gallon propane tanks, lots of storage, comes with equalizer hitch and sway bars. $12,500 OBO. Comes with two batteries. 250341-1419.

SERVICES Shannon’s Blinds & Designs Save up to $500 on 10 or more blinds, plus the PST “Great service and I recommend Shannon to anyone. Prices are extremely competitive in the valley and with Calgary.” J Webb Wine Merchant – Calgary Phantom Retractable Screen Doors – Sale Shannon’s Blinds & Designs 250-342-5749 DESTINY TAROT READINGS Answers and insight into life issues/ patterns/questions. $25 a reading.

Text or call 250-409-4433.

SERVICES

kimberleyrae.ca

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

250-342-5102 Home Building and Renos Chuck Newhouse Builders 250-342-3637 chucknew@telus.net

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

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning.

Environmentally friendly products.

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

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.

Valley Framing & Contracting.

Everything from roofs and decks to major renovations. Contact Will at 250-341-7204.

AJ Siding and Eavetroughing. 5 inch Eavetroughing cleaning, repairs, installation, siding-can-excel, Hardi, Vinyl, Cedar soffit fascia. Call Joe 250-342-7177.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

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.

Housekeeper needed at Big Horn Motel in Radium call 250-3472439.

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

250-342-9417.

Ichi Resources Ltd. is seeking experienced logging equipment operators and logging truck drivers for work in Radium Hot Springs / Invermere area. Please send resume by email to ichiresources@ gmail.com or fax to 778-479-2088.

Trucker needed, Class 1 with equipment experience. 250-3411000. Please leave a message if no answer.

Columbia Valley Figure Skating is looking for NCCP Level 1 minimum, head coach for the 2013/14 season.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and possess a desire to grow a fantastic club. Email or call Leanne Beddie for a full job description, 250-3426607 or leannebeddie@hotmail. com.

Fire’D Up Breakfast and Burgers, is now hiring for summer full/ part time servers, apply in person.

Formally The Melting Pot. Fairmont Mountain Bungalows hiring housekeepers, full or part time. Please call 250-345-6365 or send resume to bungalows@shaw. ca.

Have to Have Ladies’ Boutique is hiring full/part time sales clerks.

Please contact Rina at 403-9994975 for more info.

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Fairmont Mountain Bungalows Hiring Housekeepers Part/Full Time. Please call 250-345-6365 or send resume to bungalows@shaw. ca .

Female care aide needed for part-time work. Experience and/ or training required. Weekday mornings.

Non smoking household with pets. Need own transportation. 250-688-0271.

Escuadra Contracting is looking for an experienced Journeyman Carpenter and a Carpenter’s helper.

Must have reliable transportation and experience in framing, finishing, exteriors and concrete work. Attention to detail is a MUST, work area between Radium to Wasa. Mainly renovation work. Call 250-421-7424.

Akiskinook Resort is accepting applications for groundskeeping staff. This is a seasonal position and students are welcome to apply.

The successful candidate must be available to work weekends and have a valid Class 5 driver’s licence.

Duties include the maintenance of all grounds, roads, parking, tennis courts, recreation centre, play area, beach, and marina. We are looking for an individual with strong interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills; a high level of attention to detail; able to work independently.

Resumes can be submitted by email to stratn21@telus.net or by fax to 250-342-0122.

CLASSIFIED DEADLINE:

Tuesdays at noon

Fiona Wilfley, AEP Fairmont Hot Springs Studio • 250-342-1713

Copper City Amusement Park looking for front-end staff, gocart and bumper boat operators.

Drop resume off at Copper City Amusement Park or call Trish at 250-688-0711.

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JOIN THE TEAM AT RADIUM RESORT! 0911611 BC LTD o/a Tim Hortons 496 Highway 93/95 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K2

Food Counter Attendant Full-time/shift work Nights/overnights/early mornings/weekends $11.05/hour + medical/dental/group benefits.

Apply via email: timhortons.invermere@gmail.com

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:

• Room Attendant – Full or part-time • Laundry Attendant –Part-time • Front Desk Agent – Full or part-time Please submit resumes to info@radiumresort.com or apply in person to the front desk.

250.347.9311

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Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is now accepting applications for the following positions to start immediately:

Spa Esthetician Registered Massage Therapist

Invermere, B.C.

Employment Opportunity – Baker Are you a certified baker looking for a change of lifestyle including guaranteed employment?

Do you possess basic computer skills and the ability to work independently? Then we have an immediate opening for you in our bakery located in the beautiful Columbia Valley in British Columbia.

We offer a positive work environment, full-time regular scheduled shifts and health benefits. Duties include preparing a variety of bread and buns for our retail and wholesale customers. Wage is negotiable based upon experience.

You can find out more about us by visiting our website at www.InvermereBakery.com .

Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Peter Banga, Quality Bakery (1981) Ltd. Box 519, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Phone: (250) 342.4422 • Fax: (250) 342.4439 Email – qbakery@telus.net

PACK IT… BREW IT… KICK IT!

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers a competitive salary and benefit package with access to all resort amenities.

Server - Morning Shift Part-time or full-time available immediately.

For more information or to submit your resume please contact Carla at cschneider@stonecreekresorts.com

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.

Join the A&W Team!

A&W Invermere has two permanent full-time and two part-time kitchen positions available immediately.

We offer an enjoyable and positive workplace environment, shared benefit plan for fulltime employees and opportunities for advancement.

Wages: $10.25 - $11.50/hour, depending on experience.

Please apply in person, or online at www.aw.ca

Request for Proposals Columbia Basin Sport and Physical Activity Stakeholder Engagement and Strategy viaSport BC and Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) are seeking a qualified consultant/organization to support the development and implementation of a stakeholder engagement process and the development of a sport and physical activity strategy for the Columbia Basin.

Visit www.cbt.org/opportunities for more information.

Deadline for submissions is noon PT, July 26, 2013. www.cbt.org • 1.800.505.8998

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PACKAGING (F/T) Without question, our Packaging Team Members are the best baggers in the biz! Focusing on the safe and efficient operation of machinery, they package, box and ship the best coffee in the country. Duties also include daily clean-up, room staging and relentless quality control. Starting this fall, shifts from Monday-Friday.

True Key Hotels & Resorts is seeking an energetic, service oriented

BARISTA (F/T) Pulling the perfect shot, sharing your latte art with the masses, and providing a level of service that is second to none will not so much be a job as it will be a vocation. The only requirement… ya gotta be crazy about coffee; think it, drink it, love it, dream it! Commencing in August, shifts will vary, but may include weekends.

Administrative Assistant to join our dynamic team of professionals.

This full-time, permanent position requires an individual with the following attributes, skills and experience: • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Organizational skills (filing experience will be considered an asset).

Telephone and/or switchboard experience.

Experience in hotel and office settings will be considered an asset.

Multitasking and problem solving skills.

Data entry experience.

Ability to occasionally travel.

Minute taking experience.

Adaptable to fast past and changing environment.

Team player.

Attention to detail.

Positive attitude.

Willingness to learn.

Compensation will be commensurate with skills and experience.

True Key Hotels & Resorts is a young and growing hotel and resort management business based in Radium Hot Springs, BC. We are committed to extraordinary customer service and building our reputation as the premier hospitality management company in BC. Our offices are located at Bighorn Meadows Resort, situated on the Springs Golf Course in Radium Hot Springs.

Both are tough jobs in a team setting demanding a high set of standards. Along with offering the chance to work in other departments, Kicking Horse Coffee provides a stable work environment, lots of great benefits, competitive wages, and the chance to work with an exceptional, dedicated group of people! If you think you’ve got what it tastes… drop us a line: jobs@kickinghorse coffee.com or fax 250-342-4450.

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Phone: (250) 341-6299 Fax: 1-855-377-0312 Email: info@cv-pioneer.com

Please forward your confidential resumes to hr@truekey.ca . Thank you to all those who apply. We will directly contact only those applicants we wish to interview.

To learn more about True Key Hotels & Resorts visit truekey.ca

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Ballfest 2013 already a hit

Radium Sources Hot Springs thermales Radium parkscanada.gc.ca parcscanada.gc.ca

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff

Term employment opportunities

Radium Hot Springs Pools

Possibilités d’emploi de durée déterminée

Piscines des sources thermales Radium Cashier GS MPS 03 Lifeguard GS MPS 05 Maintenance worker III GL MAN 05

Caissier/Caissière GS MPS 03 Sauveteur/sauveteuse GS MPS 05 Préposé(e) à l’entretien III GL MAN 05

Canadian Rockies Hot Springs For more information and to apply, visit our website: pc.gc.ca/mpcareers

Sources thermales des Rocheuses canadiennes Pour en savoir plus et pour postuler, visitez notre site Web : pc.gc.ca/carrierespm

Inspiring careers start here.

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Carrière Stimulante Commence Chez Nous.

Term Employment Opportunities Asset Management

Maintenance Worker III (Trades) – GL MAN 05 Maintenance Worker II (Trail Crew Member) – GL MAN 03 Lake Louise, Yoho & Kootenay Field Unit To apply please visit our website

www.pc.gc.ca/mpcareers Possibilités d’emploi de durée déterminée

It’s the best of both worlds — the fastpaced action of baseball in play slotted between relaxing periods of outdoor enjoyment. And next weekend, Invermere will be loaded with these great pastimes.

Ballfest 2013 — a mixed slo-pitch tournament that begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 19th and runs until Sunday, July 21st — will be happening at the Invermere Crossroads ball diamond. A cabaret party will kick off the weekend at the ball park on Friday night, with Copper City Saloon serving as the rainy alternative. This year marks the sixth annual tournament event. After spending five years building the dynasty of Invermere’s Ballfest, founder Lindsay Johnston passed the operating duties over to siblings Emma and Frasier Young earlier this year.

“The tournament started as a fun gathering and it’s grown to 20 teams this year,” Emma told The Pioneer, noting that

GREAT HALL & CATERING SUPERVISOR You will assist in all of the F&B operations for the Great Hall and Catering events. You will be responsible for putting the ‘wow’ in every guest experience on a daily basis. This is a leadership position where you are accountable for developing and leading a team that creates exceptional guest experiences. You will assist in the supervision of catering events and Great Hall operations as required. You are accountable for high product and service quality and consistency, revenue levels, cost controls and standard operating procedures. This is a diverse position that changes as the seasons change in the resort. The schedule for this position also fluctuates to meet the demands of our guests, resort events and management team.

Essential Functions: • • • • • •

Gestion des biens

Préposé(e) à l’entretien III (Gens de métier) – GL MAN 05 Préposé(e) à l’entretien II (Membre de l’équipe des sentiers) – GL MAN 03 Secteur de Lake Louise et parcs nationaux Yoho et Kootenay Pour en savoir plus et pour postuler, visitez notre site Web :

www.pc.gc.ca/carrierespm

registration has already filled up. Any baseball fans are still welcome to spectate, she said, and indulge in the concession, beer, and good times. Everyone is welcome, but Ballfest is not 100 per cent kid-friendly.

“With liquor licences, we don’t superencourage kids, but we have some activities to distract them,” Emma said.

Saturday’s round-robin schedule will determine which teams move onto the final round on Sunday. The 2012 champions, the F’n Donkeys, will be returning to defend their title. The winning team will have its name placed on the famous Ballfest Trophy Bat and win cash prizes.

Another means of winning at Ballfest came about last year, when the inaugural Spirit of Ballfest Award was introduced to commemorate the team that best demonstrates the spirit of the tournament: fun, enthusiasm, inclusion, and sportsmanship.

Profits from the event will be used to upgrade the ballpark. For more info, email ballfest2013@gmail.com.

Responsible for FOH operations in the Great Hall and Catering Events Nurture positive and professional communications between all employees Maintain an open and honest two-way communication to any and all departments Train all Greathall and Catering employees in POS system use, daily cashouts and all other FOH duties as required.

Participate in required operational meetings as requested by the manager Help the outlet manager in developing promotional programs that include food and beverage, guest services, interdepartmental and employee incentives

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Completing daily reports Completing in full, opening and closing procedures and responsibilities Leading and assisting in ensuring all area’s of the Great Hall and catering are permanently kept, clean tidy and presentable according to the requirements of Strata, Management and Senior Management.

Reporting maintenance requirements and following up in completion Assist in disciplinary action, termination procedures, scheduling and training

Experience / Qualifications: • • • • • •

Excellent customer service skills.

Strong verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Thoroughly familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Knowledge of Profitek POS system.

Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

Excellent people skills including the ability to resolve customer satisfaction problems.

• • • • •

Several years experience in Food and Beverage and 1 or more years supervisory experience Strong attention to detail.

Secondary Education Diploma or Equivalent Should have hands-on experience as bartender, server and cashier, Serving It Right certificate, out-going and guest oriented Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work on feet for 9-10 hour shifts

This position pays between $11.65 - $14, dependent on experience. To view the full job descriptions and to apply on-line, please visit; www.panoramaresort.com/employment or contact Adam Hopper at adam.hopper@panoramaresort.com Full-time, year-round positions receive a comprehensive benefit and RRSP plan.

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Wandering in the Columbia River wetlands Watershed Wanderings

By Kirsten Harma Pioneer Columnist When I drove to Invermere via Golden for the first time two years ago April, the beauty of the Columbia Wetlands was the first thing that struck me about this valley. Nowhere else in the Columbia River watershed had I seen such a long stretch of a river left to swell and carve its way through the landscape. To my newcomer eyes, these wetlands looked like an African Savanna: I half expected to see giraffes and wildebeest wander by.

The exotic nature of the wetlands is not just something I observed. The Columbia River Kayak and Canoe group regularly takes visitors on float trips through the wetlands. Their manager told me that he likes to joke around with tour guests and point out alligators during their river float trips. “Many people don’t know that they just don’t exist in this part of North America — yet are instantly scanning the waters for them!”

Alligators aside, there are plenty of wild animals actually here that are impressive. Otters abound, feeding on the many fish species such as Kokanee, rainbow trout and cutthroat trout. Approximately 15,000 migrating birds fly through the wetlands each spring and autumn, feeding in wetlands in order to survive their journeys.

Coyotes, mink, beavers, painted turtles and great blue heron also make a home in the Columbia Wetlands. Interested in seeing something bigger? A Wilmer resident recently told me she saw a moose walking in the wetlands. Moose just might match wildebeest in being exciting to spot on a wetland canoe trip. Until these last few weeks, most people probably haven’t had a chance to observe something else that’s really cool about these wetlands: they provide us with the service of controlling floods. During the heavy rains of this June, the Columbia Wetlands filled with water edge-to-edge and accommodated lots of water without damage to property. Just think about it: if the wetlands above our lake were cut off from the main channel of the Columbia

River, we would likely be seeing much more extreme flooding conditions in our lakeside communities. Being surrounded by a virtual “sponge” in nature has its advantages.

Although it may not seem like it with the current muddy water filling Lake Windermere, wetlands have a filtering function as well. As water flows around plants’ stems and leaves, it slows down. This gives heavy things floating in the water time to settle to the ground. Of course, if there is a lot of water flowing over plants instead of through them, this filtering function is overridden.

The wetlands also offer a calming experience to visitors and tourists alike. The kayak folks told me that a frequent comment they get from visitors is along the lines of: “It is so beautiful here in the Columbia River Wetlands! It is like turning back time; a break from the hustle and rush of daily life — to ease back and enjoy the sounds of just the birds.”

The fact that we have 180 kilometres of such impressive wetlands is what has helped put us on the map on an international scale. The wetlands from Canal Flats to Golden are recognized as a Wetland of International Importance by the United Nations under the Ramsar Treaty (www. ramsar.org). One of the things Ramsar hopes to promote in member wetlands is “wise use” of those wetlands. This means – yes, hunting and fishing are important, but so are wildlife values. Back in 1996, a Wildlife Management Area was established for the Columbia River and wetlands from Fairmont to Donald (excluding the lakes). Recreational and historical uses — fishing, hunting and trapping — would continue, but under a philosophy that wildlife and habitat values come first.

Whether you like observing wildlife, fishing, hunting, having a peaceful nature experience, showing off our valley to newcomers or being protected from flooding — there is something to appreciate about the wetlands at the core of this watershed.

Kirsten Harma is the Program Co-ordinator for the Lake Windermere Ambassadors.

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FAITH

The best question ever

By Pastor Trevor HaganLake Windermere Alliance Church There is an interesting group of writings in the Old Testament of the Bible called the Proverbs. I have been studying them and learning some amazing life lessons. Many people read for knowledge and understanding, yet this group of words was written for something more — wisdom.

The Proverbs are a concentrated course in the art of living. It’s not enough simply to be educated and have knowledge, as important as education is. We also need wisdom, which is the ability to use the knowledge that we have. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word for “wise” is used to describe people who are adept at working with their hands. Those who have wisdom have the ability to face life honestly and to live so that God’s purposes are fulfilled in their

lives. Wisdom is not theoretical, but practical. A wise person does not just say wise words; he or she is skillful at living life to its fullest.

Andy Stanley has written an extremely helpful book called The Best Question Ever. He doesn’t even get to what the question is until chapter four, but then he lays it out concisely and persuasively. The best question ever is: what is the wise thing to do? He then fleshes it out with three follow-up questions: • In light of my past experience, what is the wise thing to do?

• In light of my current circumstances, what is the wise thing to do?

• In light of my future hopes and dreams, what is the wise thing to do?

I was really challenged by this statement: “Your greatest regret could have been avoided had you asked the best question ever and then acted on your conclusion.”

You can become wise by following the admonition of James 1:5: “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” If you want your life to change in ways that you never thought possible, then ask God for wisdom and read through the Proverbs.

Valley Churches

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, July 14th 10:30 a.m.: “Vacation Bible School Sunday”...celebrating the events of the previous week!

7 p.m.: “SING and CELEBRATE” ...at L.W.A.C. Join us for an evening of singing the great hymns of the faith; food; and fellowship.

Pastor Trevor Hagan 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITEDπ 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 World 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, 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.: at Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere Sunday, 11 a.m.: at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium.

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

Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564 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

You can remember someone special with your gift to the Canadian Cancer Society

Mama moose casts a wary eye at onlookers Pioneer employee Emily Rawbon was driving through Kootenay National Park around noon on Saturday, June 29th when she spotted this mother moose and her babies on the side of the road near Settlers’ Road. She pulled over to snap this shot, as did many other tourists who were driving by.

Photo by Emily Rawbon

To donate In Memory or In Honour: www.cancer.ca | 250-426-8916 or call toll-free 1-800-656-6426 or mail to: #19, 19th Avenue South Cranbrook, B.C. V1C 2L9 Please include: Your name an address for tax receipt Name of the person being remembered Name and address to send card to

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