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July 19, 2013 Vol. 10/Issue 29

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 1 July 19, 2013

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VALLEY NEWS

Invermere victorious in Kraft contest

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Invermere handily beat Pemberton in online voting to win $25,000 for the district’s splash and spray park project as part of the Kraft Celebration Tour.

The win means Invermere will play host to a live TSN broadcast later this summer. The Invermere Rotary Club has been spearheading the efforts to raise money for the Kinsmen Beach splash park and took the lead role in the Kraft campaign. Pemberton was trying to win the money to rebuild its BMX track.

“It was a big win for the community. Not many things bring the community together like that,” said Rotary Club member Peter Evans, as the results of the vote came in. “All the exposure we got was excellent. It was all over Facebook and Twitter.”

Each year the Celebration Tour awards money to ten community projects across Canada. There are 20 fi-

nalists and the winners are selected through 10 head-tohead online voting match ups between two communities (usually both from the same province or region). The voting takes place during a 24-hour period, and people can vote from anywhere in Canada and can vote as many times as they want.

The Rotary Club set up a voting station at a computer lab in College of the Rockies, put up posters all over town, mailed notices and encouraged Upper Columbia Valley residents and their friends and family to vote as much as possible. Clearly the efforts paid off as Invermere got 196,673 votes to Pemberton’s 104,191.

“My wrists are seriously sore, my hands are seriously sore from spending so much time at a keyboard. I was on ibuprofen and I actually had to use my left hand to vote last night,” said Mr. Evans, adding that his wrists started to feel better the instant Invermere learned it had won.

“What a great testimonial to the community spirit of Invermere and the Columbia Valley. It shows how

much people love this place,” he said.

The splash park, which will be built near the shores of Lake Windermere, will probably cost about $320,000.

The Rotary Club has already committed $50,000 to the project and fundraised an additional $20,000 for it.

Former Dragon’s Den panelist Brett Wilson, who owns a home in the Invermere area, said he would donate $5,000 to the splash park project if Invermere won the vote, meaning valley voters earned the park a total of $30,000 with their diligent efforts.

The TSN broadcast is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Monday, August 19th at Kinsmen Beach. The celebration will include over 20 Kraft food stations and the Rotary Club is combining the event with its annual Kids’ Festival, which was originally slated for August 24th. Volunteers are needed — contact Rotary member Darryl Smith at 250-3428340 if interested.

Check back with The Pioneer for more details on the event closer to the date.

Doe killed after hazing attempt goes awry

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff There will be no charges laid after an investigation into the death of a female mule deer.

On Tuesday, July 9th, while a landscaping crew was working on a property on 2nd Avenue near Fort Point, a doe breached the homeowners fence while labourers were on duty.

Speaking with The Pioneer, Invermere Conservation Officer Greg Kruger said that in an attempt to haze the deer off of the property, rocks were meant to be thrown near the deer, but one stone accidentally connected with the deer’s head and brought its life to an end.

The death was immediately reported by a worker from the landscaping crew.

“That was not the desired outcome,” Mr. Kruger said. “The property owners

were doing their part to avoid conflicts with the deer by installing the fence all around the property, but this particular doe breached that fence. So these workers were sealing off the breach in the fence to keep deer out for public safety.”

The rock that was used to kill the deer was described by Mr. Kruger as about five to six centimetres wide by four centimetres long.

Mr. Kruguer’s decision not to lay charges came as no surprise to the president of Deer Protection Society of Invermere, Devin Kazakoff, who doesn’t believe all the facts came to surface upon the investigation’s conclusion.

“I have a pretty good idea of what went on, but he can’t use what I have to say because I’m just a third-party,” Mr. Kazakoff said, who spoke with eyewitnesses.

“But I completely understand why he came to that conclusion — the eyewitnesses didn’t come forward to the conservation officer.”

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Submitted by Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac Columbia Valley RCMP • At 9:30 a.m. on Friday, July 12th, the Columbia Valley RCMP detachment was contacted and advised of a damaged underground locker unit in the Windermere Condos. A chain link fence was damaged. The investigation is continuing.

• At 2:05 a.m. on Saturday, July 13th, a Columbia Valley detachment member checked a 2007 VW Rabbit on 7th Avenue due to driving behaviour. A 29-year-old driver from Windermere displayed symptoms of having consumed liquor. An ASD demand was given at which time the driver blew a fail.

The licence was suspended for 90 days and the vehicle impounded for 30 days.

• At 6:24 p.m. on Saturday July 13th, the Columbia Valley detachment responded to a disturbance complaint in the 1600 block of Sinclair Avenue in Windermere. It was determined that an assault had taken place between two adult males. There were no injuries involved and the victim of the assault did not want to pursue any charges. Police were able to speak to both men and had them go their separate ways.

• At 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 13th, the Columbia Valley detachment received a complaint of an aircraft going down in the area of the Eagle Ranch Golf Course. A number of people and agencies were contacted with negative results concerning any emergency or missing planes or gliders. All gliders were accounted for by airport management. An officer spoke with Victoria Joint Rescue and no incidents were reported or emergency beacons detected. Constable Harper did manage to speak with a glider pilot who explained that the plane observed in that area could have been him coming in for a landing. Big Horn Helicopter was in the area and did a fly over the area and he came up negative. All accounted for, all safe.

• At 7:51 p.m. on Saturday, July 13th, a 61-year-old male from Edmonton operating a truck contacted the police and reported that he made a sharp turn on Main Street East and Stanley Street in Radium and damaged a stop sign.

The village was contacted and advised of the damage. Credit to the driver for contacting the police and advising of the issue rather than simply driving away. Cheers to you.

• At 11:58 p.m. on Saturday, July 13th, the Columbia Valley detachment received a complaint of an intoxicated

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female disrupting a wedding party at the Invermere Curling Rink. The 34-year-old female from Radium was not part of the event at the time. Attempts to arrange for the intoxicated female to get home failed when the female refused to co-operate. The intoxicated female took a liking to Constable Harper — a strong indication of her state of intoxication. The female was lodged in cells and released in the morning.

• On Sunday, July 14th, the Columbia Valley detachment responded to a complaint of a broken window at the Windermere store on Highway 93/95 on Bench Road.

• At 4:27 p.m. on Sunday, July 14th, the Columbia Valley detachment received a complaint of theft of an iPhone and beer from the Spruce Grove Campground in Fairmont.

Negotiating skills If at anytime you hear that the RCMP will not negotiate with terrorists, don’t buy it. At present time, I am negotiating with a far more evil entity. A renovationist! Bev has threatened to do some renovations on our — excuse me — her home in Golden to such a tune that I now have serious fears about the quality of my eventual retirement boat. Clear from the cost, eventual retirement is somewhat sketchy also.

Multiple walls are coming down, new floors, new kitchen, new bathroom, new windows, new doors, fireplace, and on and on. No such drastic change since the walls of Jericho incident a few years back. She had me attend a meeting with the contractor (co-conspirator) whose kid I’m about to put through medical school. As she is dictating her plans, I did what every smart husband would do in the situation: I kept my mouth shut. At one point Bev looks at me and states, “I would like you in on this conversation as you have input here.” I looked over at the contractor and we both started laughing. As she verbally envisions, the contractor is adding up dollar signs while I am deducting dollar signs for my boat. The contractor, after the consultation, emailed me a picture of a toy boat in a bathtub. Some time has gone by allowing me to come to the realization that this is a done deal.

Just as I’m ready to accept this fact, a couple of weeks ago Bev announced that with all these renovations, she is going to need new stove, fridge, dishwasher, washer and dryer. At that point, I had to speak up and blurted out in frustration, “Is there any possibility that I can have two oars with this dingy?” As always, I will keep you posted.

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ON TOP — CBEEN Executive Director Duncan Whittick (right, holding award) and CBEEN volunteer Monica Nissen (left, holding award) accept the award from directors of the Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication (EECOM).

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Local group gains national recognition

By Joshua Estabrooks Special to The Pioneer The Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN) was awarded the highest prize for an organization of its type at the national environmental education awards ceremony last weekend in Victoria. CBEEN was named ‘Outstanding Environmental Education Membership Organization’ by the Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication (EECOM) at its national conference.

Celebrating 10 years of service, CBEEN was established with the aim of building a community of engaged and effective educators by connecting them with the best resources, information, delivery and networking opportunities available.

“I believe this award is a testament to the incredible efforts put forward by countless volunteers, staff, partners, funders and members over the past decade,”

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said CBEEN Executive Director Duncan Whittick, who accepted the award on the organization’s behalf. “I also think it is a wonderful launching pad for CBEEN to become an even stronger umbrella network that plays a role in strengthening environmental education for all residents of the Columbia Basin.”

Incorporated as a non-profit in 2003, CBEEN has since grown from handful of passionate educators to a vibrant network of more than 400 educators from across the Columbia Basin and beyond. Currently, CBEEN is the only organization acting as an umbrella network for environmental education across the Canadian Columbia Basin — a region internationally recognized for its biodiversity values.

“In 2009, the organization spread its wings and took on the Wild Voices for Kids program which originated as part of the Wings over the Rockies Bird Festival in Invermere,” said Mr. Whittick.

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PERSPECTIVE Historical Lens

Valley victories

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff

What a glorious week it’s been for the Columbia Valley. First, the weather was fantastic for the B.C. Amateur Golf Championships that took over two of our local courses for the one of the most prestigious golf events to ever take place in the valley. Then the Canadian Downhill Mountain Bike Championships kicked off at nearby Panorama Mountain Village, with Canadian DH superstar Steve Smith — ranked second in the world — making his Panorama debut and winning the event.

Then Invermere came out on top in the Kraft Celebration Tour matchup against Pemberton by a whopping 89,482 votes, winning $25,000 for the Rotary Club’s Splash and Spray Park project and a live TSN Sportscentre broadcast from Kinsmen Beach, where the park will be built. As if that wasn’t enough — Invermere and Windermere were also home to the annual Heart of the Rockies triathlon this past weekend, attracting participants from across B.C. and Alberta, and as far away as South America.

The recent accolades and accomplishments seem endless. Let’s not forget the now-famous Fairmont couple competing in Canada’s first-ever Amazing Race TV show, or, as reported in this week’s Pioneer, that the Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN), the executive director of which calls Invermere home, has been awarded the highest prize for an organization of its type at the national environmental education awards ceremony last weekend in Victoria.

How fitting that, in the wake of so much high profile positivity, the valley is opening its arms and welcoming visitors for Valley Appreciation Day for a celebration of what makes “the warmer side of the Rockies” so unique.

This year may carry even more meaning and emotion than in years past because of the recent tragedy many of our Albertan tourists experienced during the recent flooding event in which homes were destroyed, businesses suffered and lives were lost. Here is our chance to share with our visitors what many of them consider their second home, share with them what makes the Columbia Valley so special, and give them a reason to come back again and again.

Windermere Valley landmark destroyed This photograph of the Invermere Hotel, originally known as the Canterbury Hotel, on fire was taken in August 1973.

Winnifred Weir is the source of the photo. If you have any more information, e-mail us at info@cv-pioneer.com.

Photo (A23) courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

Disbelief that dialysis is leaving Dear Editor: I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. How can the IHA take away our Dialysis Unit. Before dissolving this service, should a resolution to the staffing problem not have been the first step? Of course the number of patients in our community requiring this service has diminished. Some have been forced to leave their homes, others are forced to administer their own treatment, or travel long distances three times a week to receive treatment. If they take away this service now, what other services will be in jeopardy in the future? It surely is a concern for the aging

population in this community. As a resident of this valley for the past 13 years, I know I’m having second thoughts about spending my “golden years” here.

The IHA needs to understand that this service is not only in place for the locals, but also for the outlying communities and our visitors to the valley. It seems to me there is only one solution to this problem — put a “consistent quality of care” back in the hospital for our renal patients. We have the equipment, now put in place the necessary staff.

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Raising turtle awareness WildSafe Aware

By Crystal Leonard WildSafeBC Co-ordinator Wildlife Sightings in and around our communities: • A cinnamon-phased black bear has been sighted running across Highway 93 and in several dumpsters in Radium Hot Springs.

• Cougar scat has been identified outside of Wilmer.

The last two years I’ve been exclusive in talking about bears and deer. It’s exciting to now branch out and be able to discuss other wildlife in the valley. Last week someone asked me what can we do about the turtles in Dorothy Lake? I have to admit I was puzzled. I do remember seeing a turtle on a log in Dorothy Lake a few years ago, but never really took the time to learn more about them. I think I assumed that it was an introduced turtle or a pet that someone didn’t want anymore. I had our volunteer Donna Leech, who studied turtles in Greece, look into the turtles of Dorothy Lake. She found some great information.

Painted turtles are in fact native to B.C. They are generally only active during the day, when they bask on logs or rocks to absorb warmth and return to the water to feed. Their common food sources include duck weed, crayfish, dragonfly larva and American water lily plants. Turtles mate between spring and autumn, and the female nests between late May and mid-July. The nest is made by the female in sandy soil.

She uses her hind legs to dig a vase-shaped nest approximately four inches below

ground surface. In late summer, the hatchlings begin to break out of their shell and leave the nest, making their first journey to the water.

The reflection of the moon on the water guides them in the right direction towards the lake.

Painted turtles are considered vulnerable in British Columbia, meaning that they are susceptible to habitat loss and human/natural disturbances. Increasing development around lakes confuses turtles. The bright lights of restaurants and hotels disorient the hatchlings, leading them to get lost and become dehydrated, or preyed upon by bull frogs, snakes, herons, raccoons and dogs.

Top Tips: • Keep dogs on leads around Dorothy Lake.

• Be aware of your actions. Bright lights and loud noises can disorientate turtles.

• If you see a turtle out of the water digging its nest, keep your distance and leave the turtle to lay her eggs.

• Let nature take its course. Picking up the turtles and moving them may seem helpful, but it will disorientate the turtle.

• If you see a nest hatching, or a hatchling outside of the lake, leave it to make its own way to the lake. This journey helps it to develop strength in its flippers. By carrying it there, you stop this development, and the hatchlings won’t be strong enough to swim in the lake.

Crystal Leonard is the WildSafeBC Community Co-ordinator and can be contacted at 250-688-056, invermere@wildsafebc.com or radium@wildsafebc.com.

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Area G Town Hall Meeting You are invited to join us for an Area G Town Hall Meeting.

This meeting will feature an update from Area Director Gerry Wilkie on some of the projects and services he has been working on along with presentations on recreation services and the financial plan.

Tuesday, July 23, 2013 – 7:00pm Brisco Community Hall We will announce details very soon regarding the rescheduled Area G Town Hall Meeting & presentation to Volunteer of the Year for Area G, Barb Neraasen.

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By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The B.C. hunting licence program is set for some major upgrades, starting in about three years.

The key part of the upgrades is creating an online service, which the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations hopes will make the whole process of getting a licence simpler, more flexible and faster.

“The new electronic licensing program will make it easier than ever for British Columbians to go hunting,” said Minster of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson in a press release.

Hunters will be able to purchase their hunting licences and apply for Limited Entry Hunting (or LEH) opportunities 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Currently hunters can buy licences and LEH applications only from Service B.C. offices, which are usually closed on the weekends and evenings.

“The new electric licensing system is a fundamental step in improving access to hunting,” said B.C. Wildlife Federation president Bill Bosch in the same press release.

The new electronic system will also create a single point of reference for data collection, including compulsory inspection information, guide outfitter hunter reports and resident hunter harvest information. Com-

. . . ‘Local’ from page 5 “Since then, CBEEN has been able to offer environmental education programs to over 40,000 students across the Columbia Basin, and over 15,000 of those have been right here in the Columbia Valley.”

Over the past decade CBEEN has co-ordinated numerous professional development opportunities for educators such as their popular Voices for Sustainability Symposium.

CBEEN also proved its ability to coordinate larger events, hosting Dr. Jane Goodall on her debut visit to the Kootenays last fall.

To capitalize on this momentum, CBEEN is also working in partnership with its national counterpart, EECOM, to host a Leadership Clinic in the Kootenays in the spring of 2014. It has also put forward its intention to bid to host the 2017 National Annual Environmental Education Confer-

piling all of this information electronically will help the ministry make timely and more informed choices about wildlife management.

“It will help ensure sound wildlife management decisions and will support the ministry’s conservation goals,” said Mr. Thomson in the release.

The ministry hopes to have the electronic service in place for the 2015-16 hunting season. B.C. introduced a similar electronic licensing system for freshwater fishing the fall of 2007.

“The electronic hunting licence system will support sustainable wildlife populations by creating a reliable system to collect hunter participation and harvest information. The wildlife federation commends the provincial government for moving forward with this important initiative,” said Mr. Bosch.

Hunting generates $9.2 million in licensing revenue for the provincial government and some $500 million to $700 million in broader economic activity, much of it it remote and rural areas of the province.

B.C. Service offices sold more than 100,000 licences for the 2012-2013 hunting season.

The provincial government is inviting bids to design the upgrades. Those interested in submitting a proposal can do so by 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20th at www. bcbid.gov.bc.ca.

ence, which would bring hundreds of practitioners and researchers to the region.

“One of the key challenges to growing the network has been a lack of awareness by key decision makers and community leaders,” Mr. Whittick said. “As a result of a strategic planning effort in 2012, CBEEN decided to reach out and hosted its inaugural CBEEN Soiree wine and cheese event at Pynelogs in Invermere this past May. While the goals of this event were modest and the hope was for 30 people to attend, we were very pleasantly surprised when 85 elected officials, business leaders and foundation representatives turned up to the event.”

If you would like to learn more about CBEEN, you are invited to attend an Environmental Education Showcase at the Radium Resort from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, September 20th. To find out more please visit www.cbeen.org.

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10 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer . . . ‘Doe’ from page 3 Mr. Kruger said that the investigation “basically centred around interviewing those on site at the time, including the individual responsible for throwing the rock.”

Asked if he believed the complete truth had come about during the investigation, he told The Pioneer that it had.

“To date, no one has come forward to contradict the evidence or information that I’ve ascertained.”

During investigations of such nature, prior history of the individual(s) responsible are reviewed.

“Any fish, wildlife, environmental violators are all tracked in our system. We can see if a person’s been dealt with before, and that would be a part of the investigation for sure,” he said, confirming that the man who threw the rock had no previous reports on record.

But while no other incidents involving the man were reported, Mr. Kazakoff isn’t convinced that the ruling was fair.

“I have heard that these deer have been harassed for weeks by the same individuals, throwing rocks and chasing them — and they knew full well that there were does and fawns in that yard. I don’t personally believe that it was an accident, I think maybe they didn’t intend to kill the deer, but they sure intended to throw rocks and harass

July 19, 2013 the deer,” he said. “It’s not legal, it’s not right, and it’s completely unacceptable.”

While hearsay exists to contradict the official story, the property owners (not the landscapers) have reported aggressive deer on site in the past, which prompted the installation of deer-proof fencing.

“The landscapers were trying to haze it out of the open gates when the accident happened and the rock struck it — it was an erroneous throw,” Mr. Kruger said.

“When I made contact with that individual responsible, nothing was withheld and the deer was made available for inspection. There was full co-operation.”

Dealing with problematic deer is always a matter of circumstance, Mr. Kruger says.

“There are a number of different things people can do which depend on how each deer will react.”

He said to ensure that the animal has a clear and evident escape route, and evaluate its comfort around humans.

“Throwing sticks and rocks near the animal, but not at it, oftentimes will work.

Gauge their actions accordingly.”

But at no time does the Conservation Authority encourage or condone people injuring these animals, he said.

Both Mr. Kruger and Mr. Kazakoff agreed that, during the July 9th incident, which was a circumstance involving a deer that was presenting a threat to the public, the Conservation Authority should have been contacted to deal with the doe.

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On Monday, July 1st, 37 people shaved their heads at the T-Bar and Grill at Panorama Mountain Village as part of a cancer fundraiser organized by Carly Fletcher. Ms. Fletcher raised over $1,500 and thanks everyone involved, including T-Bar staff, who helped make her fundraiser so successful.

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Invermere MusicFest Waterfront Music Festival Sunday August 4th from 4 to 10 pm What does ART mean to you?

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Movie Review: Evil Dead (2013) Reviewed by Dean Midyette Remaking a cult classic is dangerous ground on which to tread, doubly so when taking on a vintage Sam Raimi epic. And yet director Fede Alvarez is able to walk the fine line between repetitive storytelling and making intelligent subtle changes while at the same time paying homage to the original. For the fans of the 1981 horror tour de force, you will recognize the trees, the cabin, the cellar, as well as Raimi’s vintage cinematographic style woven into the new tale. Yes, there is even the 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 made famous by Ash himself. You will also notice that absence of Bruce Campbell, whose delivery and emotive affect can

never be replicated.

Evil Dead (2013) is the story of a drug addicted young woman and the four people that take her to a secluded cabin to help her kick her habit cold turkey. While exploring the truly horrific cellar, they stumble across an ancient evil book (the fabled Necromonicon nicon). True to its teen slasher roots, they decide it can make some great late night reading rather than leaving it sit in the filth and squalor of the gruesome chamber. The book is cracked open, ancient words are mumbled, and a malevolent spirit is unleashed on the unsuspecting quintet.

I have borne witness to the birth of my two sons, taken care of overindulgent friends after university keggers and come to the aid of some

seriously injured people, yet after watching this movie I realized that there are bodily fluids with which I remain unfamiliar. Evil Dead (2013) redefines the tensile strength of connective tissue, the elasticity of youthful epidermises, and the physical laws that govern power tools. Again and again, a nod is given to Raimi by using prosthetics and corn syrup rather than resorting to more modern CGI effects.

What the film lacks in the subtle humour evident in the original, it more than makes up for with a wicked plot twist, calibrated suspense, great make-up and a heart-stopping (pun intended) finale. This movie is not family fare nor for the “faint” of “heart.”

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

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Toby Theatre • July 19th & 20th, 8:00 p.m.: Star Trek: Into Darkness. Also showing July 22nd - 23rd.

Friday, July 19th • 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Junior Naturalists program for kids 6 – 12 yrs. of age. At Redstreak campground in Kootenay National Park. Pre-register at 250-3476525 or friendsofkootenay@gmail.com. Runs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday through July & August.

• 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Summerlude Festival at the Summit Youth Centre.

• 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.

At the Invermere Curling Rink.

• 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 Invermere 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.

• 8:00 p.m.: Summer Theatre by the Lake Windermere Players at the Invermere Community Hall. 4 one-Act plays. Tickets $15 at the Book Bar and Radium Video.

Adult content. Also runs July 20th, and July 21st at 2 p.m.

• Ballfest at the Invermere Crossroads Ballpark. Runs

through to July 21st.

• Willhorse, a southern rock group from Golden, B.C., performs at The Station pub as part of their Back on the Bus Tour. No cover.

Saturday, July 20th • 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.: Angela Morgan Exhibition opens at Artym Gallery. Artist demonstration from 11:00 a.m.

- 3:00 p.m. Show continues until July 28th. www. artymgallery.com.

• 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.

• 10:00 p.m.: Marco Corbo & Jeremy Kornel at The Station pub. An intimate acoustic rock performance.

Sunday, July 21st • 7:00 a.m.: Wild Nature Tours presents Lake of the Hanging Glacier: In the Footsteps of Conrad Kain, a hike and photo tour with Pat Morrow. Meeting at Silver Basin, near the Bugaboos.

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

• 2:00 p.m.: Summer Theatre Matinee by the Lake Windermere Players at the Invermere Community Hall. 4 one-Act plays. Tickets $15 at the Book Bar and Radium Video. Adult content.

Tuesday, July 23rd • 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Adventure Radium, ages 5-8. Meet at Brent’s Shack (near the skating rink/ball park); registration forms and parent guide are available online, www.radiumhotsprings.ca, or at the Village Office. Runs Tuesday through Thursday, throughout July and August.

• 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Adventure Radium, ages 8 and up. Meet at Brent’s Shack (near the skating rink/ball park); registration forms and parent guide are available online, www.radiumhotsprings.ca, or at the Village Office. Runs Tuesday through Thursday, throughout July and August.

• 7:00 p.m.: Town Hall meeting at the Brisco Community Hall.

Wednesday, July 24th

• 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.: Senior’s Day Tea at the Invermere Public Library. Bus provided. Call 250-3426416 for more information.

• 5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.: Make your own tie-dye t-shirt at the Summit Youth Centre.

Thursday, July 25th • 10:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m.: Bike around the Lake with the Summit Youth Centre.

Friday, July 26th • 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Junior Naturalists program for kids 6 – 12 yrs. of age. At Redstreak campground in Kootenay National Park. Pre-register at 250-3476525 or friendsofkootenay@gmail.com. Runs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday through July & August.

• 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.: Karaoke night at the Summit.

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

Saturday, July 27th • 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. - 4:00 p.m.: Zelda Nelson art demonstration at Effusion Art Gallery. 250-341-6877, effusionartgallery.com.

Sunday, July 28th • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Fairmont Farmer’s Market.

• 1:00 p.m.: Wild Nature Tours: Slowly down the Columbia. Meeting in Radium. Call 250-341-7235 for more details.

Invermere Library hours • Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Radium Hot Springs Library Hours • Tuesday: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

• Wednesday to Thursday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

• Friday: 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Book Sales at the Market on Main.

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Artist Angela Morgan returns for summer show at Artym

By Deanna Berrington The Artym Gallery "… bring on the bikini and be damned with the flab. Life's too short not to flaunt what you've got!"

— Angela Morgan, avid painter of chubby women in swimsuits.

Open 7 days a week.

Located at Copper Point Resort, 760 Cooper Road 250-341-4002 • www.copperpointresort.com

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presents summer theatre with 4 one-act plays at the Invermere Community Hall.

July 18th, 19th & 20th, 8 p.m.

July 21st, 2 p.m.

Adult content

Tickets are $15 and are available at The Book Bar in Invermere and Radium Video. Doors open half an hour before performances.

Stop by and join us for a delicious bratwurst on-a-bun and try our assorted in-store samples, all locally made.

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Yep. Summer is upon us! The season of swimsuits, summer garden parties and cocktails; all of which artist Angela Morgan paints with aplomb.

Here in the valley for her solo exhibition at the Artym Gallery, Angela has been preparing a year for this annual event. With the same rules as before, the show opens on the morning of Saturday, July 20th at 10 a.m. sharp (there has been a lineup for the last eight years or so!) and paintings will be available to SUMMERTIME — Cruise Control by artist Angela Morgan, who will be hostthose in line first. ing a special exhibition day at the Artym on July 20th.

Image submitted At 10:15 a.m., the gallery will start answering the phone and going become internationally recogniz- garden party time" — will also feathrough emails in sequence of their able. Quite simply, no one does it ture (but is not limited to!) ducks, butterfly dancing, sandcastles, skyarrival. At 11 a.m., Angela will ar- like Angela.

Her passion for life, and sense lines and street scenes (from her own rive with her palate and her easel, and the painting will begin! She will of humour and fun shine out of ev- travels), boats and, of course, shoes.

Don't miss the event of the seabe at the gallery creating until 3 p.m. ery brush stroke. It is so clear that son. It really isn't the summer until And creating she will be! This her work reflects who she is.

"Painting has to be absolutely Angela Morgan appears at the Aryear, her overreaching themes are "joy, passion for life, and I think my favourite thing for me to do — tym Gallery show! Join her and evbeauty... family friends and fantas- a close second would be a rooftop eryone at the gallery this Saturday, tical journeys are wonderful... that's patio party with new Fluevog shoes, July 20th at 10 a.m. If you are lookmy best friends and pitchers of mo- ing for a reason to line up, you can what life's about." check out the show on the website Angela has been one of the Ar- jitos in the sun," laughs Angela.

This show at Artym, while in- in the days leading up to the exhibitym’s most popular artists for over ten years. Over that time, her dis- cluding her favourite subject — tion (sorry, no presales!). Visit www. tinct style and subject matter has "cocktails and good old girlfriend artymgallery.com.

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Columbia Valley Arts Council conjures a day of fun screenings and artist workshops, as well as over 15 art exhibitions at the Pynelogs Art Gallery. Visit the website for more information, www.columbiavalleyarts.com, or The 6th annual Tour of the Arts coincides with call Pynelogs at 250-342 -4423. the first-ever Invermere MusicFest on Sunday, August While the Tour and the Invermere MusicFest do 4th. Both events are orgapair rather well together, nized and orchestrated by they are priced and tickthe Columbia Valley Arts eted separately.

Council.

Tour Passports cost $20 With the tour running and Invermere MusicFest from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., tickets $40 (with an early and the music festival from bird discount of $35 until 4 to 10 p.m., you have the 25th). the opportunity for a full Both festival tickets stretch of arts and culture. and tour passports can be For almost four depurchased at the Invermere cades, Columbia Valley Farmers’ Market, every SatArts, or CVArts, as a reurday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. gional arts and cultural soAlternatively, you ciety, has fostered and will can find festival tickets at continue to promote and The Book Bar, Syndicate encourage a variety of arts Boardshop, Pynelogs and and music in the valley.

Arrowhead Brewery. PassThe annual Tour of ports are on sale at Meet the Arts and Invermere at Higher Ground CofMusicFest are two of the fee House, in Radium; La many events provided by ELECTRO ROCK —The Plastic Acid Orchestra, a fully Galeria II, in Fairmont; EsCVArts throughout the electrified, Canadian symphony orchestra with a rock music sentials Department Store, year, alongside other fes- twist, is on the lineup for the Invermere MusicFest at Kins- Pynelogs and Village Arts, tivals and concerts, film men Beach on August 4th.

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CALLING ALL A CALLING ALL ARTISANS, CRAFTSPEOPLE & CRAFTSPEOPLE & VENDORS! Windermere Fall Fair &

Windermere Fall Fair & Scarecrow Festival Sunday, September 15th, 11 am to 4 pm Sunday, September 15 th

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Your Columbia Valley Rockies Hockey Club needs your Help: This year is the Club’s 35th Anniversary, and as with every other year we need :

BILLET HOMES

10 am, Saturday, July 20th

We are looking for 20 families to open their homes to one of our players. This player could be with your family from late August until April 1. Many valley families have found this a very rewarding experience; and we have several families still active as billet families. Our goal is to have a larger list of families some of whom act as long term homes, and others as short term to help out when necessary, and find out if they enjoy the experience.

Phone and email will be checked at 10:15 am Artist in attendance from 11-3 pm

What the billet families receive: - A chance to meet new families from around western Canada - Seasons passes to the Rockies home games for household members - $550 per housed player, per month

Exhibition continues until July 28th.

Please contact the Rockies prior to July 25th if you are interested in becoming a Rockies billet family.

“family, friends and fantastical journeys” Paintings available when doors open at

downtown Invermere ~ 250-342-7566 info@artymgallery.com View online at artymgallery.com

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Dave Tomalty Manager and Assistant Coach Tel: 250-342-5725 email: kellytom@shaw.ca

Graeme Anderson Vice president Tel: 250-688-0758 email: cvrockies@live.ca

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Ideas for Invermere • Full and partial dentures • Repairs • Relines • Rebases

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Adults night out!

No Admission Fee • Bocce Ball Tournament Food and drink available for purchase.

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Our retirement offers you a profitable turn-key operation with significant upside potential.

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Fresh old ideas

The better we do each of those elements, the more our community prospers.

Other attracting signs might be: A. Invermere: More

By Arnold Malone Than Just Fine Food; B. Invermere: More Than Just Great Pioneer Columnist Art; or C. Invermere: Wild and Wonderful.

As a recent arrival to The area around CIBC and Lambert-Kipp Pharmacy this splendid valley, I dare to is a test of wits. It is an intersection that doesn’t intersect; offer some thoughts on Init’s an illusion to a delusion. vermere. What follows will The first time I came upon Confusion Corner, I had no allow those who manage idea who had the right-of-way. However, the driver behind this beautiful community me certainly did. I turned right, not because that was where to have two choices: one, to ponder and hunt for merit, I wanted to go, but because it was the quickest option. or two, to roll over with aching sides from uncontrolled This is not an easy intersection to make driving rules laughter. clear. What might work is a small traffic circle. Europe is These thoughts are given because I still remember full of them. We could even consider an electronic mesthe feelings I had when I first came upon this delightful sage tower in the centre showing time, temperature and a location. I wonder how long it takes to become a real In- changing list of community events. vermereian. In Newfoundland and Ireland, if you are 92 One would have to be dead to be unaware that touryears old but came from another community when you ists frustrate some locals who want to park on 7th Avenue were as young as five, you are forever “from away” and to conduct business. What might be helpful is a series shall always be known as a “Blow-in.” of signs coming into town indicating FREE TOURIST As a tourist site, Invermere is too easy to drive past. PARKING and then a sign that directs tourists to the Too many cars zoom past the crossroads with wallets and parking lot near the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. purses that are about to be emptied in other places. Both Such a sign might offer some relief, though we know that the lake and the town are out of sight. The entrance sign when back-up lights come on, tourists, like you and I, will is wonderful but drivers don’t see an appealing reason to rush to refill an emptying space. stop. A newcomer needs to be captured up-road — then Finally, Pynelogs and Kinsmen Beach are places that the entrance sign becomes a warm invitation. are wonderful and easy to find if you know where they are.

May I suggest signs further out of town, perhaps with For a stranger, they are found by chance and, for most of a picture of a large rear view mirror with the words: “In- us, the location is a challenge to give directions for. vermere on the Lake is Attracting tourists larger than it appears.” is step one, and step two When a tourist is encouraging them to turns off the key and stay. This is a valley that gets out of the car, esis best savoured slowly, pecially if there are chilbecause Invermere is dren present, it is a near not just to be seen; it is certainty that they will to be devoured. This is a leave money in local place that is full of surtills. The tourist indusprises around every cortry requires us to attract ner and, in mountain them, serve them, and GOING WITH THE FLOW — A traffic circle (also called a round- country, there are lots of then invite them back. about in Europe) in Camrose, AB. Photo submitted corners.

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This program is necessary to maintain the quality of the sewer system. It is recommended that you leave all toilet seats down during jet rodding.

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The District apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this operation.

If you have any questions, please contact the District office at 250-342-9281

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Most asked questions The Green File

By Mark Cullen Pioneer Columnist Every day this time of year, I receive between 150 and 200 gardening questions through my website www.markcullen.com (secret: there is more than one of me). I would like to address some of the “most asked” questions and share information that you can take into the yard and garden and use right away.

How important is weeding this time of year?

Either we get out and pull weeds or we ignore them to our peril. With the hyperactive growth taking place in your garden right now, it is important to get weeds under control. The alternative is to pull them when they become small trees later in the summer, after they have put down a monster-root and the effort produces an equally giant sweat on your brow.

How do I minimize weeding? It is not my favourite job.

Now this is a question that we get a lot and I have an answer that is chemical-free, easy to do, and inexpensive. Mulch. My mulch-of-choice is ground up cedar or pine bark mulch. Look for it at your local garden retailer and lay it down around all of your garden plants this time of year about five to six centimetres thick. Keep the mulch pulled back from the base of the plants to avoid insect and disease problems.

How often should I water my flower garden?

Not as often as you think. All plants require an exchange of oxygen at their root zone between water applications.

When the soil is allowed to dry about three to five centimetres deep between applications of water, the pores in the soil become oxygen-charged. This is good for root development and overall plant health.

The plants in my containers are getting straggly and the flowers infrequent.

Your container-grown plants could be either hungry or lacking the sun that they require or both. A rangylooking plant with long stems and few flowers is stretching for available sunshine.

Move it to a sunnier position. Yellowing leaves and a general lack of flowers usually means that the plant is hungry. Give it an application of Feed & Forget now and, well, forget about it, as each time you water, a mild solution of fertilizer will filter down to the root zone. Or apply water soluble 20-20-20 every seven to 14 days.

My neighbour tells me that I should apply water from a rain barrel — why?

Rain water is 30 to 40 per cent oxygen (there is that word again!). All plants benefit from generous doses of it. Rain barrel water is warm — this is appreciated by all plants but none more than hot crops like tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and all members of the squash family. I water all of my container plants using water from my four rain barrels.

And there you have it, a few of your questions answered to get you through another month in the garden.

Mark Cullen appears on Canada AM every Thursday morning at 8:40 a.m. He is the spokesperson for Home Hardware Lawn and Garden. Sign up for his free monthly newsletter at www.markcullen.com.

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Financial advisor or salesperson?

There has been a lot of attention in the media as to whether or not financial advisors have clients’ best interests in mind when making recommendations. In order to protect yourself and your finances, it’s important to determine if you are dealing with an advisor or with a salesperson.

An advisor is commonly defined as “one who advises, such as a person or firm that offers professional advice to clients.” A salesperson is defined as “one who sells merchandise or services.” These are very different characterizations. So how can you tell the difference?

The difference Simply, salespeople are hired by companies to sell their products. These firms ensure the sales of their products by either restricting their salespeople to selling only their line of mutual funds or insurance, or by giving little to no compensation for selling external products.

A true financial advisor is a person who works for an investment firm or brokerage. Their time is spent managing investment portfolios, financial planning and recommending insurance products when appropriate. Financial advisors are trained to create a portfolio. It is their responsibility and fiduciary duty to match clients with investments that are most suitable for their goals and objectives. Because investments are their focus, advisors have a large toolkit of options to offer their clients beyond just their firm’s mutual funds. To determine whether you have an advisor or a salesperson, ask yourself the following questions:

What is their focus?

Many financial institutions hire staff to place mortgages, open bank accounts and do administrative work as well as sell their firm’s mutual funds. Because of a limited access to product and lack of focus, these people may not be as well-informed about investments as their broker counterparts. This is understandable, as it’s difficult to be an expert in one thing, let alone multiple things.

When selecting the right financial advisor, make sure their time is dedicated to looking after your investments, not doing other unrelated tasks.

How do they treat you?

It is often difficult for people to determine the financial aptitude of one another, but here are some important differences. A salesperson will likely sell only mutual funds and insurance products like segregated funds. Salespeople also tend to base their investment advice on the past performance or popularity of a product, with little to no further explanation. Some even resort to using fear to railroad clients into buying certain products.

On the other hand, an advisor will offer a wide assortment of investments, usually including stocks and bonds.

They will discuss market conditions in depth, as well as the pros and cons of different investment options. An advisor should not be pushy or overly assertive; they will give their clients all the details and allow them to make the

final decision. Advisors will also schedule regular meetings to discuss their client’s portfolios without the intention of selling them anything. On the other hand, a person who is sales-focused will generally only contact their clients when they want to sell them something.

How do they get paid?

Commissioned salespeople are generally hesitant to discuss how they get paid. This is because in many cases, their income is substantial and earned up-front. This is due to the practice of “making a sale.” Other salespeople get a salary plus bonuses if sales targets are met, which are often encouraged. If an advisor receives a salary, is not candid about fees or how they get paid or sells back-end mutual funds, they might be a salesperson.

True advisors are usually commissioned, and will make costs and fees a regular part of the discussion. An advisor will also tell you if a certain product is more cost efficient than another.

Final thoughts The advisor-client relationship should be based on mutual respect and understanding. Always ask questions of your advisor. They work for you and have a fiduciary duty to know you, your fears, concerns, desires and preferences. This information is essential to understanding how to best select your investments and advise you because, after all, it’s their job.

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Echoneers tri their hardest in Heart of the Rockies Editor’s note: Three valiant Valley Echo/Pioneer employees, Advertising Sales Consultant Dean Midyette, Acting Editor Nicole Trigg and Publisher Rose-Marie Regitnig decided to pull themselves away from their office desks and participate as a team, aptly called The Echoneers, in this year’s Heart of the Rockies triathlon. Here are their accounts of the event, and the training — or lack thereof — that led up to race day.

Dean Midyette Weighing in at a svelte two hundred and plenty, my wife suggested that I drop a few pounds before race day but I didn’t want to give up the extra buoyancy. After all, I had been swimming 1.5 km five to six times a week in anticipation of the event. In retrospect, I should have listened as shortly after entering the water a Japanese whaler was spotted on the horizon. I should also have been better prepared; most everyone had wet suits (and now I know why) and visibility was minimal (I was expecting to be able to see the swimmers in front of me) so I ended up veering a long way off course. As a result my time was about eight minutes over my goal. As I approached the beach I wasn’t focused on the exchange with our cyclist but rather on that famous Seinfeld episode where George goes swimming in a cold lake. Participating in the triathlon was an incredible experience and I can’t wait for next year. Nicole, the wristband is yours..

Nicole Trigg When Dean approached me in the office with the idea of competing in the Heart of the Rockies Triathlon as part of a Valley Echo/Pioneer work team with himself and RoseMarie, I agreed immediately, probably because the event was far enough away that it didn’t seem like a reality. He offered me the road biking segment, and because I had ridden 120 kilometres almost two years ago in the Whistler Gran Fondo, 40 kilometres seemed like hardly any distance at all.

Although I don’t own a road bike, a friend offered to lend me hers, so it was just a matter of finding the time to do a bit of training. As the days and weeks went by, Dean would raise the topic of the triathlon and the training he was doing for it. But I was finding I never had the time. Work has been extremely busy the last couple of months with Greg Amos away and our editorial team of three handling what normally four people would do in a week. Training? I’ll get to it, I kept promising myself.

Suddenly, the triathlon was a week away. By this point, Rose-Marie had also been training religiously. Me?

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I’ll get to it, I kept thinking. I celebrated my birthday just days before the event, on July 11th, and at the little social gathering I had organized for myself, I raised the topic of the triathlon, how I hadn’t trained for it, and it was only three days away. The response was unanimous: it was too late, just jump on the bike the day of and ride.

It will make for a better story anyway, I was assured.

So I proceeded to do exactly that. When I got on the bike the morning of the triathlon to ride to the staging area, I couldn’t remember how to shift the gears. Waking up my friend’s boyfriend at 6:30 a.m. to get him to show me how elicited an extremely grumpy response, but I got the information I needed and hurried to the starting

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line. Needless to say, some training would have come in handy — at least it would have kept my nerves in check.

But apart from getting startled by some horses galloping across Westside Road (did anybody else see them or was I hallucinating?), I had an amazing ride. I perhaps enjoyed myself too much, forgetting at times I was racing against the clock. The weather was perfect, the bike was in mint condition, and I rediscovered my passion for road riding.

Rose-Marie Regitnig It was with no hesitation I first said yes to the Continued on page 28 . . .

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10 years, one million customers

By Joshua Estabrooks Special to The Pioneer The Skookum Inn has seen its fair share of customers come through its doors in the ten years John Tames and his family have owned and operated the multi-service business. Sometime this fall or winter, the millionth transaction will occur. Starting in August — Tames and his family are taking bets in a friendly little contest to guess just when that register will ring for the millionth time.

“We want people to guess the date and time that our millionth customer will come in. Similar to the ice-out contest held every spring on the lake. We want to reward the millionth customer with something special,” said Tames.

Tames moved to the valley from the Edmonton area and purchased the inn almost ten years ago, after some of his investments and stocks took a hit on the market. He and his family wanted something more concrete to invest in, and discovered the Columbia Valley on their way from checking out a convenience store for sale in the Galloway area.

“We came up through the Columbia Valley on our way back home and made an offer on this place and we ended up owning the Skookum Inn,” he said. “My wife immediately fell in love with the Rocky Mountains and we decided this was where we wanted to live.”

The Skookum Inn functions as a convenience store, gas station,

U-Haul, Greyhound pick-up and drop-off location, Canada Post Office for the community of Windermere, and a restaurant. It still has accommodation available too, said Tames.

It’s been in existence as the Skookum Inn for over 60 years, and, after all this time, the customer is still paramount since Tames and his family took over, and they continue to operate the business today. It’s the only place in the region where you can still pump your gas before paying and find an authentic Slush Puppy brand frozen treat.

Although the business is for sale, Tames said neither he nor his wife have any plans to leave the valley, as they consider the community they serve and the valley in which they live as home.

“When my wife tells me that the mountains speak to her heart, there really isn’t any other option,” Tames said with a chuckle. “At 67, I am coming to the age where I would like to retire, but we have no plans to leave the area.”

Looking ahead, Tames is excited to see who the Skookum Inns millionth customer will be, and for the re-opening of the restaurant space, which should be operational by August long weekend.

“We have a successful restauranteur from Radium planning to open the space,” he said. “She is a local resident and will be focusing on breakfasts and lunches.”

So come on in to the Skookum Inn to fill out your best guess for when the millionth customer will walk through the doors. You never know — it could be you!

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Hughes crowned B.C. Amateur Champion The B.C. Amateur brought crowds of golfers and spectators to the Columbia Valley for the prestigious tournament, which ran July 9th to July 12th at Copper Point Golf Club and The Springs in Radium. Langley golfer Charlie Hughes (top right) won the event in dramatic fashion by draining a 20-foot putt in the second hole of a playoff against Surrey resident Adam Svensson (bottom left) after both finished the tournament 12 under par. The only local golfer to make the cut and finish the full four days of the Amateur was Invermere resident Harry Ferguson (bottom right) whose home course is The Springs. Mr. Ferguson played strongly enough to end up tied for 15th place, 14 strokes behind the leaders.

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2013 Heart of the Rockies Triathlon On Sunday, July 14th, the annual Heart of the Rockies Triathlon took place in and around Invermere with perfect weather conditions for the swimming, biking and running legs of the race. Participants competed as individuals and teams in Olympic and Sprint distances. Simon Schaerz of Calgary took first place overall in the Olympic distance with a time of 02:04:27 while Pablo Tejera Cuesta took first in the Sprint event with at time of 01:13:57. Sarah Macarthur of Calgary was the top Olympic female with a time of 2:19:40, and Amber Wanless of Canmore was the first woman in the Sprint event to cross the finish line with a time of 1:20:14. On Saturday, July 13th, the kids’ version — Young Hearts Triathlon — was also held. For complete results, overall and by age and gender categories, visit www.heartoftherockiestri.ca.

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PIONEER ON THE ROAD World tour Travel World, our local travel agency in Invermere, has generously donated a night at a Calgary hotel and two tickets to a Calgary Flames game to the winner of our annual Pioneer Travel Photo Contest. Simply take a copy of The Pioneer with you when you are away on holidays, send us a copy and have it published in The Pioneer. At the end of the year, we will draw the winning name. Submit your photos online at www.columbiavalleypioneer. com, email them to info@cv-pioneer.com, or drop by our office, #8, 1008-8th Ave. Invermere.

Pictured, clockwise from top right: Thor and Trich Gaul zip lining in Branson, Missouri; Bob and Carol Braisher in Cinque Terre, Italy as part of their Mediterranean Cruise; Justin Mallet, Cory Stanbury, Dean Midyette, Tyson Baudistel and Terry Long at the Whitefish Golf and Country Club; Leo and Dianne Kienitz in Holland at the Keukenhof Tulip Farm; Myrna Miller, Carole Macrae, Helen Franken, Norma Piche, Pat Cuthbert and Lea Kotyk in Central Park, New York City.

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PIONEER ON THE ROAD World tour (cont’d) (Clockwise from right) Jim and Kate Allen of Windermere in Windermere in the Lake District of England, in the middle of a 20-day, 1,750-kilometre bike ride from Land’s End in the southwest corner of England to John O’ Groats at the northeast tip of Scotland; Terry and Carole Dawes from Fairmont Hot Springs on a River Boat Cruise on the Danube in Europe just entering the German town of Passau. Their cruise departed from Budapest, Hungary, and they also visited Slovakia, Austria, Germany and Slovakia before continuing on to England, celebrating their 50th Anniversary; Marion and Marcel Lebrie, Edie Elias and Debbie Maguire at Machu Picchu, Peru; Linda Madson and Sue Miller in front of the House of Teachers in Cienfuegos, Cuba in February 2013 with the building’s caretaker.

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July 19, 2013 me into it, and it worked. I’m now glad I stuck it out and did it. It motivated me to get back into my running the 10-km run of the Heart of The Rockies Triathlon as regularly again.

It was a glorious-as-they come summer morning at part of a team with Dean and Nicole. July seemed far James Chabot beach on race day. Since my run was the enough away to properly train.

It had been a long, busy winter with many working last leg of the race, it was quite a relaxing start of the day hours, and I had opted out of my morning run far too for me. That was the good part, the not so good part many times in exchange for some blissful extra hours of was that by the time it was my turn to race it was later sleep. It seemed to make sense that I was in greater need in the morning, so it got hot, and the heat together with the elevation change made the run a bit challenging and of sleep than running at the time. Perhaps not.

It was when we had about a month left to go before definitely not fast, not for me at least. The first 4 km were hilly I thought until the the race, that I had second course took us runners thoughts about my participaup from the lake to The tion and tried to get out of it.

Cottages at Lakeview I was regretting all that sleepand up to the highing-in, and I didn’t want to way — that took hilly let my team down with poor to a whole other level! results. Before now, any races The run back down to I had done I had done as an the beach and to the individual, and only had myfinish felt like a break self to answer to, to let down, in comparison. It was not teammates. great to reach the finBut, I very quickly got shot down, when I sug- TRI-HARDS — (l-r) Rose-Marie Regitnig, Nicole Trigg ish line with my teamgested a replacement. My and Dean Midyette are all smiles after completing their mates waiting for me. teammate Dean tried every- Olympic team effort in this year’s Heart of the Rockies Tri- Actually, a lot more fun thing, including shaming athlon with a time of 03:09:22. Photo by Steve Hubrecht than racing alone. . . . ‘Echoneers’ from page 23

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1022B - 7th Avenue, Box 459 Invermere BC V0A 1K0 E-mail: wendebrash@telus.net Fax: 250-342-9611

Office: 250-342-6505 • Cell: 250-342-1300

HERE TO SERVE YOU VJ (Butch) Bishop Owner/Operator

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

DR. Kwynn Blazina BSC, DC Doctor of Chiropractic, Professional Coach, Craniosacral Therapy

250-688-6440 • dr.kwynn@shaw.ca 4759 RIVER DRIVE, FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS, B.C., VOB 1L1

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

CONTRACT OR HOURLY MACHINE RENTALS AVAILABLE

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

Also offering FREE year-round pickup of unwanted vehicles

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

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HERE TO SERVE YOU • Stains/Lacquers • Interior/Exterior Restoration • Elastormeric/Stucco • New Construction • Apoxies (Cement Floors, Pools) Adam Nohels • Box 331, Canal Flats, BC • 250-688-0128

From Framing to Finishing Al Tallman

Call Al at

We Do It All!

Complete Automotive Repairs

Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash – Servicing RVs and Holiday Trailers

Phone: 250-342-6614 • www.autowyze.com

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”

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

Kari Kari&&John JohnMason Mason

• RENOVATIONS • PAINTING

• LANDSCAPING & DESIGN • Skidsteer Services • Mini Track Hoe

• Weekly Home Checks • Full Yard Services • Maintenance Services

Invermere Panorama Invermere ••Panorama

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

250.270.0821 balancebobcat.com

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

David Gulbe • Mike Bernicot Complete Construction Services

Cranbrook Pest Control

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250-409-9628 • columbiavalleychiro@gmail.com

commercial • residential

www.columbiavalleychiro.com

concreteservice2013@gmail.com

We use the most successful products available.

duc

Concrete Restoration Foundation Repair Waterproofing

Certified ART® & Graston® provider #4 1008 8th Ave, Invermere BC

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Call or visit online

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

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• 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

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

• 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

www.diamondheatingandspas.com

ALL WORK

Environmentally-friendly integrated pest management.

Ask about our maintenance programs.

Visit our online store at: GUARANTEED www.cranbrookpestcontrol.com 250-426-9586 1-888-371-6299

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

250-341-8501

• 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

Renovating?

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Interior World

HERE TO SERVE YOU window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

Lawn Maintenance • • • •

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

FAIRMONT RIDGE RENOVATION

Doors Windows Flooring Painting/ Interior/Exterior • Kitchen Renovations

250-342-5682

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

Wood Blinds

GLD

Interior World

Landscaping Ltd.

window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

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

Home Valet

• Insured • Eco-friendly

• Cleaning • Security • Maintenance • Concierge www.homevalet.ca michele@homevalet.ca 250-409-4900

SPRAY FOAM SPECIALISTS

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

Top Quality

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

Interior World window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

KYLE MOLL

250.341.5603

HTH@contractor.net

Need Blinds?

Interior World

window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

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

Scott Postlethwaite

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

GO GREEN IN 2013 WITH

Emelisa & Efren

C.A.R.B. COMPLIANT CABINETRY

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

(250)409-9299/(250)409-4146 PO Box 2693 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

• Auto • Home • Commercial • Shower Doors • Mirrors

250-342-3659 www.invermereglass.ca

THE FOUNDATION CONTRACTOR OF CHOICE

Kootenay Cribbing, Ltd. Established 1976

Low to Zero Emissions

Owners

Serving the Valley since 1995.

www.jbenedictcleaningservices.com jbenedictcleaningservices@gmail.com

HERE FOR YOU, HERE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT!

JOHN WOOD DURAFORM SYSTEM

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

• • • • • • • • •

Residential & Industrial Vacuum Service Hydrovac (Nondestructive Excavation) Water Tankers • Vacuum Trucks Steam Cleaner/acid Cleaning Flusher Truck Oil Field Hauling Portable Toilet Rentals Septic Tank & Field Cleaning Grease Trap Cleaning • Well cleaning

Service is our business!

Vac Truck Services

1-855-DIG-6410

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Lake Auto Services

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

Radium Hot Springs Esso

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

Lakes & Mountains Exterior

Contracting

• 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

250-308-6595

Facebook LMEC Siding Ltd.

LMEC@telus.net

Lambert

INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD.

BOX 2228 BOX 459 742 - 13th STREET 7553 MAIN STREET INVERMERE, BC. RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, BC V0A 1K0 V0A 1M0 PHONE: 250-342-3031 PHONE: 250-347-9350 FAX: 250-342-6945 FAX: 250-347-6350 Email: info@invermereinsurance.com • Toll Free: 1-866-342-3031

LAMBERT-KIPP

Hourly or Contract Rates Available

P H A R M A C Y LT D .

Come in and browse our giftware

J. Douglas Kipp, B. Sc. (Pharm.)

Laura Kipp, Pharm D., Irena Sedlakova, B.Sc. (Pharm.)

Your Compounding Pharmacy

• Excavator • Mini-Excavator • Bobcats • Dump Truck • Compaction Equipment • Street Sweeping • Underground Services • Site Prep • Road Building • Land Clearing • Landscaping • Basements

Open Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

Darrel Anderson

250-342-6612

Trevor Hayward (Owner/Operator)

250-342-5800

READY MIX CONCRETE

Quality Work

Concrete Pump • Sand & Gravel Heavy Equipment Rentals • Crane Service

Hauling of Sand, Gravel, Top Soil and Drain Rock

Proudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years

Excavating Bobcat, Hoe, Mini Hoe

For competitive prices and prompt service, call: 250-342-3268 (plant) 250-342-6767 (office) t.

Dean Hubman

Certified Technician

250-342-3052

Toll Free: 877-342-3052

Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 odysseyrestoration@telus.net

Landscaping, Sprinkler Systems, Post Holes Serving the entire Valley

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Patryk Jagiello STAIN/LACQUER/PAINT INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

(250) 341-1083 golocal@originbrand.ca

in Calgary since 2002 in Invermere since 2004

Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Specialists Truck Mounted System • Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed

Daren Noble 250-341-5886

build your foundation

patco_dev@shaw.ca

(250) 270-0345 (403) 870-7558 Patco Developments Ltd. PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO Automotive Repairs 7 days a week

Residential & Commercial Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

building & renos

(250) 341-7283

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

RR#4 2117 - 13 Avenue Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K4

GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL Freight & Passenger Depot

Fax: 250-342-9644 rugclean@telus.net

www.ptarmigan-invermere.com

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

(250) 347-9726

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Plumbing • Heating • Electrical

Rigid Plumbing Ltd. Andy Charette

Quality you can see!

E: rigidplumbing@hotmail.ca P: 250-341-5179

WINDERMERE 250-342-6805

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

Fully Insured & WCB Covered

YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP for all home maintenance from raking your lawn to renovating your entire house.

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

Scott Wilisky

stwcarpentry@live.ca • cell 250 270 0745

Kootenay Paving

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

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

Chimney and Eavestrough Cleaning and Repair Specialists

You name it!

I’ll take care of it!

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

• Gel & Acrylic Nails • Coloured Gel • Nail Art

Skandia Concrete

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

Darren Ross

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

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

T. Holden Holdings Ltd.

Commercial – Residential Installation – Maintenance – Repairs

Invermere and East Kootenay Region

SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

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

ROSS‛S POOLS & SPAS

• Pruning and Removal of ALL Trees and Shrubs • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured & WCB Covered

OVER

30

YEARS EXPERIENCE

• Furnaces • Heat Pumps • Fireplaces • Full Heating and Ventilation Systems Call for your FREE consultation and estimate

Keep your local companies alive. Why go to Golden when you can get your tree services right here in Invermere!

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

Kitchen cabinet & counter top SpecialiStS Westridge Cabinets Dealer ~ Granite and Quartz Counter Tops Come visit our showroom,

492 arrow rd., unit 1b 250-342-hoMe (4663)

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

250-342-6700 • unidoorext@live.ca

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PIONEER CLASSIFIEDS S IN MEMORIAM S In Memory of

KENNETH (KENNY) FALK SORENSEN September 27th, 1963 – July 15th, 2010 Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day.

Unseen, unheard, but always near.

Still loved, still missed and very dear.

With much love, Mommy, Jo-El & Justin, Bente, Jette, Gus, Dylan, Tom, Gwen, Jessica.

S OBITUARY S Allan Leroy Runge

Born: December 24, 1943 Passed Away: June 2013 Allan moved to the Kimberley area in the mid-1970s. Many will remember him as a ball player, coach, as well as a supporter of local baseball and fast pitch organizations. After settling here he became an avid skier, sharing his love of skiing and the outdoors with his daughter Shenoa. Later in his life Allan took up golf and was a proud member of the Kimberley Golf Club.

He is survived and missed by his daughter Shenoa; three sisters Diana, Lynnie, Vickylea; and brother Gail. He was predeceased by his parents George and Lois, and his brother Kenny.

We enjoy memories of his desire to both work and play hard , and encourage those of you who were in his life to have a smile over a moment you would have enjoyed with Allan on the field, ski hill, or golf course.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

HATALCIK, ALOIS JOHN 1932 - 2013

Alois was born in Coleman, Alberta on April 2, 1932 to Stephen and Elizabeth Hatalcik. Dad had a great love of the outdoors, and this led him to his work with Parks Canada for over 35 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and hiking in the mountains and instilled the same love of nature in his family. He placed a deep and compassionate interest in the education of his children and grandchildren and took great pride in all their accomplishments. He was a loving husband to our mother and a devoted father to all of his children. Dad will be greatly missed by his family for we have truly lost a great man!

A service will be planned for Friday, September 6th at 2 p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Church with a reception to follow. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice or to Columbia House.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.markmemorial.com.

Mark Memorial Funeral Services in care of arrangements 250-426-4864.

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

GARAGE SALES

ANNOUNCEMENT

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

Multi-family garage sale starting Friday July 19th, 2013. 2 pm5 pm and Saturday July 20th, 2013 10 am-4 pm at 954 Swansea Road.

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.

Jeers to the two female employees of a local business who found it necessary to loudly state in front of customers that Invermere & area deer and their babies should all be shot and then fed to their dogs. Us “granola” types which you announced you hate are also customers in your store.

Jeers to the cyclists who ride on the sidewalks, don’t have bells on their bikes and rip past pedestrians at warp speed.

Multi Family Garage Sale. Lots of great stuff. Saturday July 27th 9 am until 2 pm. 4746 The Bench Road Windermere. Household items, books, garden & yard, furniture, collectables.

ANNOUNCEMENT 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.

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

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to Winderberry Nursery for loaning some shrubs for our event.

CHEERS & JEERS Jeers to businesses that charge 12% tax in BC for Albertans. We would shop more if you had Alberta prices or just make Invermere a part of Alberta.

A Big Cheers for Jamie Krebs and his wonderful crew for getting Matt Krebs out of the cab that was submerged under water. Way to go guys! Mr. B. Cheers to the DOI water systems operators for your quick actions on the recent chlorine fail, you should be rewarded.

THANK YOU

During the evening of Tuesday, July 9, 2013, Alois John Hatalcik passed away peacefully at Columbia House in Invermere, B.C. at the age of 81 years.

Left to mourn his passing and to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of almost 51 years, Frances; his children, Karen (Stephen), John (Shannon), Stephen (Tanya) and JoAnne; and his grandchildren Elizabeth, Anna, Ally, Clare and Dylan. He was predeceased by both his parents and sister Irene.

• • • •

Thank You! The Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley would like to say a big thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Annual Canada Day fireworks display such a great success.

The show would not have been possible without the help of many different organizations and individuals.

Thank you to the Government of Canada, the District of Invermere and the Columbia Basin Trust for their support and to Stoneset Equity Development Corporation for allowing us to launch the fireworks from their land again this year. To Invermere Home Hardware for sponsoring the Fireworks BBQ, all our local businesses for generously supporting the show again this year and for allowing us to put coin boxes in their stores; and all the members of the public who contributed.

We would also like to thank our local media for their great coverage of the event.

The Columbia Valley Pioneer, The Valley Echo, The Valley Peak, CKIR radio, and Shaw Cable. You did a fantastic job of letting everyone know about the show.

Thanks again to everyone, and we look forward to another great fireworks display on Canada Day next year!

Canadian Heritage

Patrimoine canadien

Cheers to the BC Hydro workers for responding so quickly to the accident scene and getting power back up right away. Not the way you expected to start your morning, I’m sure!

Cheers to Gary Oja from Horsethief Hideout for the generous donation to a community service that provides assistance to those in need. Your donation is very much appreciated and makes life easier for individuals in our valley.

Cheers to the staff at Copper Point Golf Club for treating us to lunch while my elderly parents waited for news about when they could go home to their flooded High River house. The waitress said it was a little thing but we all know its the little things in life that can mean so much. We appreciated the kind gesture.

Cheers to Garrett the cookie guy - for continuing to brighten my summer, year after year, with your delicious cookies & warm smile.

Cheers to the gentleman and his family who stopped and helped me put the drain plug back into my boat . I couldn’t have done it without your help. You and your family helped turn my bad day into a much better day. Thanks.

Jeers. Seriously....why do I continue to see dogs left in cars at the market on a hot day! PEOPLE PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR DOG IN THE CAR, SUV,VAN,MOTORHOME ETC. ON A HOT DAY.

Cheers to the organizers who brought the BC Amateur golf championship to our valley. A special cheers to all the volunteers. What a great event and a great showcase for our community!

Jeers to the dog owners who bring their dogs to the market and let them pee on the stalls.

Cheers to Greg and Kevin, Invermere Public Works Dept. Great work done on Friday on 12th Ave. Job well done.

Jeers to the tourist, who drive the valley twice as fast as I do when I am going to work. How people relax and see what’s to see is beyond me.

Cheers to Brenda the Big Book Sale volunteer who kindly gave me her copy of Inheritance.

Jeers to the person who defecated on the bathroom floor in the Radium public washrooms. Other people have to use that bathroom too. Did your parents not teach you to use the toilet. Shame on you!

Cheers to the Family for loaning NCC a tent for Valley Appreciation Day.

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CHEERS & JEERS

LOST AND FOUND

SUITE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR RENT

CONDO FOR RENT

Cheers to the Shop owners for allowing us to chalk frogs outside their shops.

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

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

1 bdrm furnished basement suite, $650/mo utilities included, shared laundry, N/S, N/P, no parties. DD & references required. Prefer mature adult. Easy access to town, available Aug. 1st. Call 250-342-9328.

Windermere, furnished: 4-bdrm, 3-bath, perfect condition. $750/ mo + utilities. Available Sept. 15th, 2013 to Dec. 15th, 2014. Call 250342-2135.

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.

Cheers to everyone involved with the Heart of the Rockies Triathlon... what a fabulous day!

Cheers to the individual who found my letter and mailed it to my son, it was greatly appreciated!

Cheers to Jess & Lisa for awesome customer service!! Your patience and kindness are models for many. Thank you!

Cheers to the tire technician, and manager at Mister Tire. The way you assisted me with my motorhome on the 10th was wonderful. You guys went out of your way to ensure everything was correct; it would have been easy just to add air to a flat tire. Thanks again!

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.

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

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

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

Lost Family Pet. Grey and White 1 year old cat in the Westridge area of Invermere on Friday July 12th. Very sweet and missed. Call Fiona 250342-0441.

STORAGE

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE

Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

STORAGE 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’ x 60’ 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.

Seeking clean, mature roommate to share, 1200 sq.ft. house in Edgewater, $450/mo + half hydro.

Phone, satellite and internet included. Call 250-347-9446.

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

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

Available immediately. 250-2700729.

Windermere: Upper Hilltop Road.

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

250-342-3790.

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

References required. 250-3426010.

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.

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.

Invermere: 2-bdrm, F/S. Minimum 1 year lease. References required.

N/S, N/P. $800/mo plus utilities.

250-409-9801.

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.

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 one 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. Call 250342-8669.

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

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

HOUSE FOR RENT 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 phone 250-342-3790.

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

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

Fairmont: 3 bdrm newer home on large lot near river. Over 2,000 sqft. $1,400/mo. Call Mark (587) 2286087. Available Sept. 1st.

Windermere 3-bdrm mobile home for long term rental. Includes 5 appliances, recent renos, large yard, propane heat. N/S, N/P, $800/ mo references required. Call 403286-1132.

Wilder front walkout, 1-bdrm, kitchen, bath, living room, private entrance, furnished or non, N/S pets considered, references required, $700/mo, utilities included available immediately.

403-796-6218.

Exclusive 4 bdrm Fort Point home, lake view and acess. N/S N/P avaliable Aug 18/13 to June 18/14. $1200/mo call 250-342-0477.

Fort Point Invermere, close to Kinsmen beach. Charming 4-bdrm, 2-bath, 2-storey house. N/S, N/P, long term. $1,400/mo + utilities, + DD. Available Sept. 1st. Call 403246-6680.

Wilder: Bright 3-bdrm house, 2 blocks from Kinsmen beach. 1 1/2 bath, laundry, garage, fireplace, newly renovated, N/S, pets considered. $1,300 plus utilities.

Available Sept. 1st. References required, responsible adults. 403796-6218.

Radium: 3-bdrm spacious house.

N/P, N/S. $750/month + utilities.

Available immediately. For more info call 250-347-9915.

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 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.

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 CHICKEN BACON WRAPS

2 cups Chicken, diced and cooked 3 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled ½ cup Grape Tomatoes, quartered

1/3 cup Blue Cheese, crumbled 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise Whole Wheat Tortillas 2 cups Baby Arugula

In a large bowl, stir together the chicken, bacon, tomatoes, cheese and mayonnaise.

Divide among 2 large or 4 small whole wheat tortillas.

Divide 2 cups Baby Arugula among tortillas.

Fold in sides, roll up and enjoy!

See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Home Of The Week A Choice Destination

Spacious bungalow on an oversized cul-de-sac lot is perfect for retirement or recreation. Finished walk-out basement, veranda & double garage

$439,000

MLS®

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CONDO 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

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CONDO FOR RENT

CONDO FOR SALE

MISC. FOR SALE

BOATS FOR SALE

SERVICES

1-bdrm fully furnished condo for rent in Radium. $700/mo utilities included, A/C, W/D. Call 403-8188777.

Riverstone villas condo. 3-bdrms, 1 1/2 bath, large soaker tub, walk-in 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.

FOR SALE: 12ft Aluminum fishing boat, with two swivel seats, oars, good shape. $1,000, O.B.O. Phone 250-342-6022.

FOR SALE 2006 Dodge Caravan, 4 door, black, AC, cruise 126,500 kms.

Comes with extra winter tires, very clean. $8,500 O.B.O, call 250-3429636 leave message.

kimberleyrae.ca

Invermere Furnished Condo for rent. Close to downtown, 2-bdrm, 2-bath on two levels. N/S, N/P, no partiers. References $1,000/mo + utilities. Call 403-978-4559.

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE 1.6 acre lot for sale in quiet Rushmere community 12 km south of Invermere. Lake view and community lake access. 403-8317658.

FirstChoiceRentals.ca

HOMES FOR SALE

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

N/S, N/P. $800/mo utilities included. Available Aug. 1st, call 250-342-3417.

3-bdrm home. 2,830 sq. ft. on 2.2 acres. 180ft water front & pond.

2-baths, basement suite, studio & shop, 2 storage sheds & greenhouse. Asking $425,000. 250342-6936.

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 immediately.

Call Keith to view 250-341-1400.

CONDO FOR RENT 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.

Radium Pinewood Condo for rent.

Main floor 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, fireplace heated parking, N/S, $900/mo call 250-341-7448 or 403-609-0199.

Radium Pinewood condo, 2 bedroom with den, 2 bath.

F/P $850.00/Month, includes underground parking and utilities.

N/P, N/S. 403-615-9989 or email me at gudigill@shaw.ca.

Spacious Condo for Rent: Castlerock Estates, Invermere. Double-garage, hardwood, granite, stainless steel appliances, W/D, N/S, N/P, $1400/ month + utilities. Available August 1st. Call:250-342-1314.

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.

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

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

PROPERTY 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.

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 1-403-6604325.

WANTED Will Pay Cash for gently used books, DVDs and CDs a little or a lot. 250688-0684. Bishop’s Book Café, Fairmont.

MISC. FOR SALE

For sale, Regency propane stove style fireplace. Direct wall vent, equipped with fan and vent pipe. $350 will consider any offers. Ross, 403-880-2511 Bunk beds, double bottom, single top with mattresses, great condition. $350. 250-342-0118

1994 Toyota Tercel, 4spd, 210,000 km, new tires, some rust, very reliable. $1,600 firm. Call 250-3425196.

Kitchen Aid dishwasher, extra large Maytag washing machine, Viking stove with permanent burners, extra large Kenmore dryer, humidifier, single bed, byfold doors, speakers, skis, skates, lady’s golf bag, pots and pans hanger, carpets, paintings, stroller and various kids toys. Call 403-2466680.

2002 Honda Accord SE, 4-door, fully loaded, clean, lady driven, new winter and summer tires, 227,000 kms, $5,500 O.B.O, 250-342-9505

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

2001 Dodge Ram 1500, 207,000 km, power steering, windows & locks. A/C $5,995. Call 250-3424400.

2001 Kawasaki 800 Vulcan. 12,000 km. saddle bags, crash bar. Beautiful shape. Asking $4,800 O.B.O. To view, contact 250-341-5524.

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

1999 Tahoe trailer, 30 ft. Front queen bedroom, rear bunk beds, slide-out, AC, new awning, stored locally. $12,000. 403-249-4643.

BOATS FOR SALE 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.

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 O.B.O. Call 250-688-1495.

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.

Near new Gibson custom electric guitar and case. Has C of A, $1,000 firm 250-345-2161.

1995 Four Winns 190 Horizon DLX Open Bow 200 HP Johnson V6 Venom Outboard. Not been trailered. Winterized annually by marine shop. Upholstery is in good shape. Teal and white color inside and out. Travel tarp, snap tarp and Bimini top. Stereo with 4 interior speakers. Two props (one stainless steal and one aluminum). Factory Four Winns trailer $9,500 O.B.O. 403-616-4703.

Wood fired Jamie Oliver forno oven, $2500. Call Steve 403-850-3612.

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

Beach Sand. Priced to sell. Call 250341-1000

For Sale.1996 Chev 1500 Truck.

2wd. Standard, 237,000 kms. $1,000 O.B.O. 250-342-7614.

2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo.

Perfect inside and out. Only 171,000km. Many extras. $6,995.

Call 250-688-0222.

For Sale.1996 Chev 1500 Truck.

2wd, Standard, 237,000 km . $1,000 or O.B.O. 250-342-7614.

CAMPING 2006 Mallard 25ft travel trailer, mint condition, large slide $17,500/O.B.O. Call 250-345-6603.

SERVICES 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.

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

250-342-5102 Water treatment & purification, includes drinking water systems, softeners & conditioners, iron filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-342-5089.

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning.

Environmentally friendly products.

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

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.

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

Fiona Wilfley, AEP Intuitive Reader

Fairmont Hot Springs Studio • 250-342-1713

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SERVICES

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Dryer Vent and Furnace Cleaning & inspections. Call AQUAIR today!

250-342-5089.

Snow School Instructors Wanted at Panorama Mountain Village.

Contract date Dec. 2013 - April 19, 2014. Level 1 certification $12/hr, level 2 certificate $13.50/hr, level 3 certificate $15.50 - $18/hr, level 4 certificate $20 - $22./hr. Seasonal , full-time. Your role as instructors is to introduce and develop a passion of snow sports to our guests. You will have an amazing ability to teach and develop both beginner and advanced ski or snowboarding skills. You will provide a supportive and safe environment for all guests.

Essential Functions: • Teach classes as assigned according to skill and certification level • Assist other instructors as required • Provide information on snow sports programs, be a source of information for all resort programs • Provide verbal feedback to all guests and written documentation when teaching children • Develop and improve teaching and riding skills. Attend all mandatory training sessions • Responsible for opening and closing procedures of the learning area • Maintain a safe learning environment Experience/Requirements: • Minimum CASI/CSIA level 1 – 4. Equivalent international certification also recognized • Experience teaching in a resort environment for 1 season ideal • Desire to work with and relate to children, parents, guests and employees • Ability to take initiative, be highly organized, effectively communicate, and manage groups • Good role model, high integrity, and adaptable • Programs require physical versatility, role requires medium weight lifting of 50 pounds • Able to work evening and weekends when required Please apply online via; www. panoramaresort.com/employment

Akiskinook Resort is accepting applications for grounds keeping 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 250-3420122.

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.

HELP WANTED Front Desk Agent Wanted at Panorama Mountain Village. Fulltime year round, start date Aug. 26, 2013. $13.00/hr. Description: You are the initial welcome party, providing one of the first impressions of Panorama for all our guests. A friendly, efficient and outgoing personality is critical for this position.

Essential Functions: • Register guests, maintain accurate guest bills, and create reservations as needed • Assist with guest questions and problems • Answer hotel switchboard in a professional and friendly manner • Maintain key security and coordination of dispersed keys • Promote resort principles and guest service philosophies • Sell accommodations, services and resort amenities • Follow all emergency procedures • Maintain a clean and healthy work environment and lobby area • Other duties as required Experience/Requirements: • Minimum of 1 year of front desk experience • Post high school education preferred • Experience with SMS Lodging systems preferred • Able to maintain composure when dealing with irate guests • Fluent in English • Knowledge of resort, area and services • Must be able to lift 50 lbs • Must be able to work evenings and weekends If interested please apply on-line via; www.panoramaresort.com/ employment.

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.

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

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

250-342-9417.

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

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

Please contact Rina at 403-9994975 for more info.

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

Female care aid needed for parttime 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.

Everett Frater Enterprises now hiring lawn maintenance employees for Mon-Fri, weekends off. Call 250-342-5645.

Strands is looking for a chef with 3 to 5 years experience to start immediately. Apply to Tony Wood at strandsrestaurant.com or 250342-6344.

TODAY IS JUST THE BEGINNING...

APPLY NOW

Opportunities Available: LPN

Columbia Garden Village - Ivy House Invermere, BC

Please apply by email or fax at: F: (250) 489-2673 Email: careers@glm.ca

Single father looking for child care for 7yr old in Radium, 2 weeks per month, required Mon-Fri, 5:45am - 9:00am. Must have valid drivers licence. $150/week. Call Curtis 250347-7778 or 250-341-7262.

Black Forest Restaurant is hiring a part-time bartender and a part time server, previous experience required. Email resumes to careers@blackforestrestaurant. com or drop off resumes between noon and 5 p.m.

Black Forest Restaurant is hiring. Cook, $12 - $14 per hour.

40 hours per week. Email resumes to careers@blackforestrestaurant. com or drop off resumes between noon and 5 p.m.

Local electrical contractor looking for 3rd or 4th year apprentice or journeyman electrician. Wage DOE. Call Ian at 250-341-1342 or email resume to ekelectric@telus.net .

Landscaping company is looking for an experienced, self-motivated and reliable landscaper for tree planting and landscaping. Must have own transportation and equipment. Call 250-341-5078.

AG Valley Foods has an employment opportunity for a reliable, selfmotivated meat cutter. Experience preferred but training may be available. Interested candidates may submit a resume in person to Sydney-Anne at 906-7th Avenue.

Landscaping company is looking for a reliable, self-motivated, friendly person for help in a landscaping supply store. Weekend and holiday work required. Call 250-341-5078.

Greywolf Golf Course is looking to fill the following positions for the 2013 Golf Season, work term until September 23rd.

Equipment Co-ordinators x 2 Please apply immediately if you are friendly, outgoing, well spoken, organized and have a professional appearance.

After school and weekend hours available for students, must have a vehicle.

Please send all resumes to:

Justin Brown, Director of Golf justin.brown@greywolfgolf.com 250-342-1008 Or drop-off in person at the Greywolf Golf Course.

PACK IT… BREW IT… KICK IT! 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.

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.

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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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

Join us:

Employment Opportunity

Submit a resume and cover letter by 4:00 p.m., July 24, 2013, to: Michele Neider Director of Program Management Family Resource Centre Box 2289, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0

Part-time or full-time available immediately.

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

JOIN THE TEAM AT RADIUM RESORT!

Respite Worker

Provides support to individuals who have varying abilities in a residential setting by providing care during the day and evening hours ensuring their safety and wellbeing. Staff will provide support to help them relate in a socially appropriate manner through the use of daily routines and activities. This position requires that staff work collaboratively with the family, community and other agency staff to deliver these services.

Server - Morning Shift

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

RadiumResort.com

Job Posting POSITION: Outside Sales Representative (Marketing Associate) REPORTS TO: District Sales Manager POSTING DATE: 2013 opportunities Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home.

Outside Sales Representative At the heart of our customer relationships is our ability to listen to our customers’ needs and respond with tools that help them succeed. Sysco continues to invest in building strong customer relationships and we see the return in a high level of customer loyalty and market share that continues to grow. The key to this growth is our team of Sales Representatives; each committed to providing the exceptional level of service and innovative solutions that differentiate Sysco in the marketplace.

Opportunities exist in: East Kootenays (Cranbrook, Golden, Fernie and Radium) Requirements: • Post-secondary education in a business related field • Outside sales and/or foodservice/hospitality experience beneficial.

• Must thrive in a high energy customer service environment • PC skills and e-commerce knowledge • Own vehicle and valid operator’s license required.

If you love the food industry, can walk the talk and have what it takes to share your enthusiasm with others, start your career at Sysco today! We offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds expectations... and we have the best training in the business.

Qualified candidates should submit cover letter & resume quoting: HR – MAT- 13K, to: Attn: Human Resources at: hr.calgary@cgy.sysco.ca Committed to Employment Equity.

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

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Downhill dominators The 2013 Canadian Downhill Mountain Bike Championships took place at Panorama from July 11th to 14th. (Clockwise from top left) Nicholas Geddes of Whistler airs off the first feature; MarcAndré Phaneuf from St-Hyacinthe, Quebec comes down a rock garden; Matt Nielsen from Bracebridge, Ontario gets airborne during the competition; Life’s a blur for Phillipe Ricard from Bromont, Quebec, as he speeds through the finish line; Panorama staff and race organizers come together for a group shot during the busy day; Benoit Rioux from Cowansville, Quebec tears through the first feature of the run; Micayla Gatto from North Vancouver, who took 1st place in the Elite women’s category, waits at the starting line. Results can be found at the CyclingCanada.ca website under the “Mountain Bike — News” tab.

Photos by Hayley Mullen

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FAITH Holiday rest

By Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman St. Peter’s Lutheran Mission of Invermere As you read this article, my family and I should be on a long-awaited holiday trip to Prince Edward Island, my wife’s childhood home. Our five children have heard many stories of the Island, but they’ve never been there.They’ve nearly all reached adulthood, and we are taking what could be our last opportunity to go on a trip together as a family.

We will be staying in a cottage owned by cousins of my wife, we have our tickets for the Anne of Green Gables musical, and we’re ready for days spent at the beach and visiting with her family, meals including lobster, and days of sightseeing. Oh, and since four of our children are female, there will have to be some shopping worked in there too!

Most of the time I love my work as a pastor, but it will be good to take a rest. Of course, resting and holidays don’t always fit easily together. I’ve had holidays that have left me exhausted upon my return home. I’ve felt like I needed a holiday to recover from my holiday.

I do expect that some of our activity on this trip will tire us out, but here is a thought I plan to reflect upon as we go that has helped me in the past to find rest even in busy times.

I learned it from a psalm in the Bible, one of which sentences commands, “Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10), or as my favorite Bible paraphrase puts it, “Step out of the traffic! Take a long, loving look at me, your High God, above politics, above everything” (The Message).

I have been burned out on holidays by the same thing that burns me out in times of work. I make the mistake of focusing on myself — my desires, my plans and goals, and my expectations of myself (keep everybody safe, happy and entertained). When I get wrapped up in all of this, I get anxious and unable to rest.

Psalm 46:10 teaches me that life is about more than myself and my work. First, it’s about God. He made us.

He loves and provides for us. He shows us His love by giving us His Saving Son, Jesus. None of this depends on me doing anything to merit it — I don’t deserve it.

It just is because God loves us.

God wants us to take time to remember His love and His gifts. Doing that leads us to give Him thanks.

It also allows us to rely upon Him to be with us for good while we work and rest. When trust replaces worry, holidays become holy days that renew us in body and spirit.

Valley Churches

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, July 21st 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction...”Loving Proverbs: Enticing Words”...Pastor Trevor ministering.

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

Funky fairway style Each year, Casey Johnson, the Director of Instruction for Copper Point Golf Club, holds a tournament at the Windermere Valley Golf Course to raise money for different charities in the valley. Earlier this July, his tournament raised roughly $4,000, and the money was donated to the bike park and Don Bilodeau’s family. Photo submitted

To donate In Memory or In Honour: www.cancer.ca | 250-426-8916 or call toll-free 1-800-656-6426 or mail to: P. O. Box 102 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Please include: Your name an address for tax receipt Name of the person being remembered Name and address to send card to

Let’s Make Cancer History

www.cancer.ca

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RadiumSpringsEstates.com

Private gated community.

Golf course living.

Radium Springs Estates is a community of rare distinction built to tastefully blend its exclusive and inspiring setting with the traditions of architecture, natural site features and unique views. The twenty large estate lots of this new development are carefully situated along three stunning golf holes on the Springs Course. Radium Springs Estates is within walking distance to the Village of Radium Hot Springs town centre. Championship golf courses, whitewater rafting, hiking, fishing, trail riding, Kootenay National Park, natural hot springs, private spas, and a variety of fine restaurants are all easily accessible from your doorstep.

Lot Plan - Radium Springs Estates

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20 Large Estate Lots

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Secluded Custom Homes

Spectacular Golfing