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July 26, 2013 Vol. 10/Issue 30

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 1 July 26, 2013

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Don Bilodeau: August 16th, 1950 - July 13th, 2013 Editor’s note: Canadian ski school legend Don Bilodeau passed away on July 13th. This article by freelance writer Dorothy Isted is in honour of his life and the tremendous contribution he made to Panorama Mountain Village and the Columbia Valley community.

adventure from my grandfather,” Hannah said. “Because my grandfather was raised in an orphanage, he really tried to give his kids everything he could because he hardly had anything growing up. He was always taking them on little adventures and places… he took my dad skiing for the first time. The kind of stuff that didn’t really happen in

By Dorothy Isted Buffalo, New York.”

Special to The Pioneer Don graduated from Alfred State College and University in New York with a degree in business administration and accounting.

Don Bilodeau ended his days as he had lived them, with honour and concern for “He minored in marketing,” his daughter explained. “That’s definitely why he got his the dignity of others. Diagnosed with cancer 18 months earlier, daughter Hannah says marketing positions later on, for Panorama, RK Heliski, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.” her dad “was never a complainer. Always optimistic, could always find the fun or the Don became passionate about skiing in high school and, by the time he was in laughter in anything, even if it was a pretty terrible situation.” his mid-20s, he had worked himself into the position of Director of Skiing at Blue When the worst news arrived, “Stu and I both dropped our jobs and spent the Mountain in Ontario. In 1980, Don became a member of the Canadian Ski Instruclast days at our family cabin at Savary Island [on the Sunshine Coast.] We got him tors Alliance (CSIA) demo team, headed by Andre Schwarz. Heather Ritchie joined out there and that was the only the demo team and, after a year place he wanted to be, and we of working and skiing together, stayed there with him. He was the couple married in Septemoverjoyed that his family could ber 1981 and moved west. be with him and we could be at Under Schwarz’s direction Savary Island all together.” and collaborating with Martin A service was held in FairOlson, Don wrote a technical mont on July 19th, but accordmanual titled Movement and ing to Hannah, “It wasn’t a Motion, which revolutionized funeral. It was a celebration of Canadian skiing. life.” The next day the family Andre said, “Don took the hit golf balls up the mountain at time. What we came up with, he the Elkhorn Cabin at Panorama put into words,” said Schwarz. and shot the potato gun there in “He was always working hard, memory of Don. he never shied from taking on Born in Quebec City, Don a job whether it paid or not. He moved with his family to New always pulled forward, positive England as a toddler where his fathinking, everything was always ther secured a job with the Ford with a lot of fun. He pulled Motor Company. Bob Bilodeau pranks, as everybody heard at had been a professional motorbike the eulogy. He was witty, smart, racer, careening around speedways a lateral thinker, always an inat 80 mph on brakeless Indians, teresting guy to be around. FabHarleys and Triumphs. ulous guy, I’m sad we lost him.”

“Dad definitely got his love INDUSTRY LEADER — Don Bilodeau, a former VP of Sales and Marketing for Panorama and General for motorcycles and his love for Manager for Fairmont Hot Springs Resort ski area, has left behind a legacy.

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Submitted by Constable Tim Harper Columbia Valley RCMP • On Friday, July 19th, the Columbia Valley detachment was conducting foot patrols in downtown Invermere and ended up speaking with a 41-year-old female about the evening. The female, who appeared to present in an intoxicated state, however went on her way. Approximately two hours later, RCMP members observed the female operating her vehicle; therefore members conducted a traffic stop to check on the driver’s sobriety due to her level of intoxication earlier in the night. The female driver admitted to consuming only one glass of wine earlier in the night, but still exhibited the same signs of being impaired. An ASD breath demand was given, and the result registered a FAIL. The driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and the vehicle impounded for 30 days.

• At 3:50 a.m. on Friday, July 19th, a single vehicle motor vehicle collision was reported in Panorama Mountain Village. The complainant reported that he heard a bang, looked outside, and saw a vehicle up a hill against a tree and people were standing in the road. RCMP attended and learned that a 24-year-old female was driving her vehicle with two male passengers down a hill when she failed to make the turn going over an embankment and rolled several times with the vehicle landing on its tires. It is strongly believed that alcohol was a factor and the driver was impaired; however the vehicle occupants left the scene prior to police arrival only to return later on. All three were lucky to escape with minor injuries.

The driver was issued a Violation Ticket for Failing to Keep right under the Motor Vehicle Act. • On Friday, July 19th, an owner of a local restaurant in downtown Invermere contacted the Columbia Valley detachment to report that her business was broken into sometime overnight and had approximately $600 cash stolen from the till. There were no damages to the property. The file currently remains open and under investigation as surrounding businesses have video surveillance that captures this particular business. Should anyone have any information, please contact the Columbia Valley RCMP detachment so these hardworking people can back get their money that was taken by lazy people who steal from others.

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• At 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 21st, another session of monitoring bar closing was occurring. Instead of fight night continuing, the events changed briefly as an RCMP member watched a man dropping his pants, tucking his genitalia between his legs, and raising his arms yelling “Wooooo” while lifting up his shirt and exposing himself to a large group of people out on the sidewalks who all saw this. Many appeared to be disgusted at his actions or silently laughing at it being cold out. The male was arrested for Causing a Disturbance and being Intoxicated in a Public Place. The male was lodged in cells at the Columbia Valley RCMP detachment where he was released in the morning when sober with a Violation Ticket for Intoxicated in a Public Place under the Liquor Control Act. • At 7:17 p.m.on Sunday, July 21st, a report of two lost female hikers near Panorama Mountain Village was received.

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June firearm amnesty tallied up

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff Firearms are rarely misused in the region, and the Columbia Valley RCMP, in collaboration with police units throughout B.C., have taken a proactive measure to prevent the possibility of future misuse.

The month of June offered B.C. gun owners a chance to turn in unwanted weapons during a 30-day gun amnesty.

According to a press release from the Ministry of Justice, “1,801 firearms, 155 other weapons and approximately 30,700 rounds of ammunition [were] turned in for destruction.”

The number of weapons collected is roughly half that was turned in during the previous amnesty in 2006.

Six of those firearms were rifles from the Columbia Valley, Constable Tim Harper told The Pioneer. There were also 644 rounds of ammunition turned in at the local detachment.

“The goal of the program… was to encourage British Columbians to safely dispose of unwanted weapons that might otherwise fall into the hands of criminals, children or others, potentially leading to tragic consequences,” states the press release.

Though the amnesty was only official during last month, the RCMP can help out those who missed the opportunity by making special arrangements for those who possess an unwanted weapon and want it disposed of.

“If someone’s missed (the gun amnesty), they still should turn them in,” Constable Harper said, “We will take firearms if an individual does not wish to have them anymore. They can contact the office to arrange a pickup.”

Unwanted firearms act only as a liability, he said.

Dormant weapons create risks of misuse, whether by falling into the hands of an inexperienced user, or through theft by someone with criminal intentions.

“If firearms are stolen during a break-in, they’re unaccounted for on the streets, and they can be used in ways that they’re not intended to be,” said Constable Harper.

Many gun enthusiasts and collectors have expressed concerns over the amnesty, fearing that rare and historically significant weapons may be destroyed for the wrong reasons. To prevent weapons with sentimental value from being destroyed, firearms can be modified inert and collected back from the RCMP if they are proven to hold historical significance.

For example, during the most recent provincial amnesty, a Lee-Enfield .303 rifle from World War II was turned in, as were bayonets from the 1800s and a machine gun.

One former member of the military turned in a sixfoot-long missile that was being kept as a souvenir from overseas duty.

Once the number of weapons was tallied after removing the dormant items from B.C. homes while also appeasing responsible collectors, B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police president Brad Haugli said he was satisfied with the outcome.

“We’ll never know how many lives have been saved or how many injuries, accidents and crimes have been prevented as a result of British Columbians’ overwhelming support for the amnesty program,” he stated in a release. “But there is no doubt that every community in this province is a little bit safer.”

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July 26, 2013

PERSPECTIVE Historical Lens

Doe, a deer

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff

Many are familiar with the Do-Re-Mi lyrics from the 1959 musical, The Sound of Music. The song begins with the line: Doe, a deer, a female deer.

Since an incident on July 9th involving the death of a female mule deer at the hands of a landscaping crew, the valley has been alive with the sounds of people levelling criticism at the crew for intentionally causing the animal’s death. Because The Pioneer could not confirm by way of official sources (ie. the RCMP or the Conservation Office Service) or witnesses that the death was intentional, we chose not run the numerous Jeers that were submitted to us by email villifying the crew.

We have, however, decided to run a Letter to the Editor that expresses the condemnation many feel, only because it’s written in a more objective manner — given the author is from the States — and is less of a personal attack, something our entertaining Cheers and Jeers section does not support. The author is sceptical that the incident was an accident, as many appear to be. Yet no witnesses have come forward to validate this belief.

Nobody wants to hear about animal abuse. It’s distressing when we do. And the valley is no stranger to it. In the past two months, an osprey was purposefully shot from a tree and killed, and a dismembered bear carcass was discovered. More recently, reports of a cat murderer in Cranbrook has ICAN cautioning local pet owners to be careful.

But this recent case in particular, of the doe struck by a rock and killed, appears to have also struck a nerve in the community that is already tense because deer are a touchy issue in the valley.

We hope the crew caused the deer’s death accidentally. And we also realize that a doe can be an extremely aggressive animal, especially when protecting her fawns, as was the case in this incident. The speed at which they can move, and the body mass accompanying that speed, can be terrifying as many dog owners can attest to who have been menacingly approached or stalked by a large, angry deer while out with their pet. Advice by deer protection groups is to carry a large stick and throw rocks to ward off deer in an encounter. Now there’s a thought.

Winter fun on Lake Windermere Lake Windermere during the ling-fishing derby at Windermere. A two-horse team pulls a flatbed sleigh with many people on it. This photo was taken in late 1950s and was provided by Catherine Clausen (nee Lake). Phil Geiger may be the man beside the horses. If you have any more information, e-mail us at info@cv-pioneer.com.

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Okanagan College reunion planned Dear Editor: Okanagan College is reaching out to former students and employees of the B.C. Vocational School, Okanagan College and Okanagan University College as we prepare to celebrate our 50th birthday.

Just as Beatlemania was sweeping the shores of North America, then-Premier of British Columbia W.A.C. Bennett officially opened the doors to the B.C. Vocational School on September 28th, 1963.

Since then, through amalgamations, growth, development and constant change, our institution has delivered valuable training to tens of thousands of students and helped communities throughout the region with economic, social and cultural development.

We know our former students and friends have spread throughout the world and we’re inviting them home to the Okanagan for a fun, informal party we’re planning on September 27th, 2013.

We’re also asking them to connect with us electronically to relate stories from their time at Okanagan College, and to nominate those people who have made a difference over our five decades of quality training and education. For more information, visit www.okanagan.bc.ca/50.

Sincerely, Allan Coyle Director, Public Affairs Okanagan College

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LETTERS

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Conservation Office reaction to doe’s death criticized Dear Editor: Sticks and stones will break a deer’s bones and faulty claims of “hazing” won’t do justice for her. Did you know that a well-placed stone that measures about five to six centimetres wide by four centimetres long — the size described by Mr. Kruger — to a mule deer’s skull by a normal human male would not kill her, but more than likely would stun her. If the claims that “one misguided stone” happened to hit just right, it would have to be thrown at least at a rate of 50 mph, and throwing that hard tells you that there was not intent to just “scare” the doe.

What would have happened if a small child, who is like a deer in the same sense that they do not understand trespassing, equally as innocent, and not responsible for their action, would have stumbled into that backyard? Would the crew have thrown stones at that child? Chances are no, at least I would hope not! As stated before, that one rock would have to have been thrown hard and for someone to do that shows a lack of compassion and sound judgment, not someone I want working with power tools and heavy equipment in

my yard. Then again, with us Americans, we tend not to overlook crimes against nature and innocent creatures being brutalized and bludgeoned to death. I find it even worse since it was a mother and now has orphaned fawns left to roam, possibly meeting the same fate.

I understand there is a deer issue in the area that has been met with overall crudeness, but it seems that with some sound thought a humane solution can be found? A call to a local deer rescue group, the conservation office, or the Deer Protection Society of Invermere that was mentioned in the article, sounds like an amazing first step instead of taking matters into your own hands, or putting stones in your glorified gardeners’ hands. I have shared this story with several people where I live in Iowa. They are all shocked by the lack of penalties or remorse for their actions. Though large herds of deer can do much harm to the neighbourhood, the injury to the morals of the people who watch innocence met with brutality is more than the loss of crops or shrubbery. So Invermere, where do your morals lie?

Theresa Caligiuri Iowa, USA

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July 26, 2013

Life insurance policy gifted to foundation

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff

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The Columbia Valley Community Foundation recently received an anonymous donation after being named as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy.

“This was a person who really believed in leaving something for their community,” Columbia Valley Community Foundation director Seona Helmer told The Pioneer. “They committed to this donation years ago when the foundation was quite young.”

The money will accumulate in the foundation’s general fund, which is a growing endowment fund, so the interest it generates is the only money that is spent.

“To the family please know we are remembering and honouring your loved one,” stated the foundation’s board of directors in a release. “These funds will have a lasting positive impact in the community and in the lives . . . ‘RCMP’ from page 4

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The Columbia Valley Community Foundation has never received a donation as a life insurance beneficiary prior to this donation, but has been the recipient of bequested money in the past.

Seona reminds community members that when you invest in the foundation, you’re investing in the future for your community.

“It serves as a legacy that will act forever,” she said.

“Now we’re working to prepare the money that’s going to be generated by that larger endowment.”

Instead of donating towards the general fund, sponsors can instead support a specific need in the region through the Columbia Valley Community Foundation.

If you’re a donor interested in funding the foundation, or for more information about the organization, how to donate or to apply for grants, visit their website at www.valleyfoundation.ca.

layout of the business and trucks by means of how they conducted the theft. If anyone has further informaInitially due to their exact location not being known, tion, please contact the Columbia Valley RCMP. Columbia Valley Search and Rescue were activated

through the Provincial Emergency Program. Their Orphaned cougar kitten rescued location was pinpointed by a person travelling on On the evening of Sunday, July 21st, Constable Toby Creek Road, and the hikers were located along Chris Sheppard was out north of the Wilmer area the wrong side of the Toby Creek River near Pan- on Westside Road with his family when they came orama. Neither female required medical attention across a very rare find. Upon closer look, they real— they were just off course from their original travel ized it was a newborn cougar kitten, still alive but plans of hiking from Castle Rock to Panorama. Big- not walking very well and clearly not able to take horn Helicopters and Panorama Fire Department care of itself. Cst. Sheppard nearly had to tackle a were involved and the two women ended up being family member who barely could contain the exciterescued by Panorama Fire Department swift water ment of finding the cougar kitten. A quick check of rescuers via a raft and transported to the other side of the area didn’t reveal the mother cougar so the kitten the river to safety without incident. Of note: one of was taken into custody. Conservation Officer Greg the female hikers was recently rescued by Search and Kruger was contacted as well as Dr. Zehnder. The Rescue via helicopter for being lost on another hike little cougar was taken to the Invermere Veterinary in Panorama. Maybe a mapping course, purchase of a Clinic for further assessment. The kitten was about GPS, or hiking with people who know where they are 10 days old and dehydrated, but did not reveal any going may assist this hiker in making it home safely. other injuries or medical issues at the time. De• On Monday, July 22nd, a local Invermere busi- spite numerous attempts by the girls in the Shepness called to report that three of their concrete trucks pard household to have it come home with them, were broken into sometime over the weekend of July the cougar will remain at the veterinary clinic. It is 19th, 20th and 21st. The owner had arrived at work on hoped this little kitten will be transferred to a couMonday to find that a theft had occurred and commu- gar rehabilitation centre and grow up to be released nication equipment had been stolen from the trucks. back into its natural habitat. Good job Chris, Tabbi Total loss is approximately $3,000. It would appear and Kelly, and a big thanks for Kruger’s guidance the unknown culprits had very good knowledge of the and to Dr. Zehnder for coming in after hours.

July 26, 2013

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 9

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10 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer . . . ‘Don Bilodeau’ from page 3 While Don ran the ski school in Lake Louise, the family summered in the Columbia Valley. Eventually they decided that was where they wanted to raise their children, and moved to the valley permanently around 1985.

Heather was asked to take over the troubled Panorama ski school and she insisted it that it be an independent school. The Bilodeau School of Skiing and Snowboarding was born and became considered by some the only significant independent ski school in the industry. Meanwhile, Don became Panorama’s VP of Sales and Marketing and later, the General Manager for Fairmont Hot Spring’s resort ski area. Together Don and Heather created a new event in the industry — the Ski Pro Workshops. They were designed to create early season business by bringing in ski instructors for pre-season improvements. It was a unique, twinning passion with technique, which contributed to the huge success of the school.

When asked how employees perceived her father, Hannah said, “I don’t think I’ve ever heard anybody describe him as anything but fun, honest, supportive and professional. Even people he had to let go would always stand up and shake his hand and say thank you because he always said to leave people with their dignity.”

Hannah explained a very big highlight for her father, “one of the biggest, proudest accomplishments,” was the fruition of a dream he had even while working on other mountains — an intimate little hut on the mountainside, isolated and secluded. When Panorama was owned by Intrawest, “they absolutely loved the idea,” and so Heather and Don purchased a log cabin in 1997 from the Elkhorn Ranch near Windermere that had been used to accommodate ranch hands. They moved it to the foot of the Panorama Mountain and then used a D6 bulldozer to tow it up 3,400 vertical feet to where it is now located, near the top of the Champagne Chair on the west side of Roller Coaster Run. Don was all about creating unique experiences for people. The Elkhorn Cabin has been used as a B&B, steak dinners and ski downs by torch or headlights, for weddings and other special events. Sadly, it is no longer in operation, but Hannah thinks it would be her father’s dream for it to continue under the right circumstances.

The Bilodeaus were a closeknit family. Hannah says they were always out on their

July 26, 2013 skis together and never felt the family business took anything away from them. She describes her parents as a tenacious team who worked well together. Though Don was a hardworking and very busy man, he still managed to provide a life for his family that was packed full of love and adventure.

They had a few Volkswagen vans that were always breaking down, Hannah reminisced.

“Once, in the middle of downtown Vancouver, all our suitcases fell out the back…

My dad got us into a lot of fun and out of a lot of sticky situations. As a father, he was an amazing provider. He always said he never wanted his children to have debt. He worked really hard doing the ski school, doing real estate, working at Fairmont, [writing for] the ski magazine. He was a real entrepreneur and he was able to put me, my brother and my mother through school. She did her English degree through Athabasca University the same time I was in school.”

Don’s expertise and effort led to his induction into the Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance Hall of Fame. In a 2010 Ski Canada magazine article, the Bilodeaus’ efforts were summed up: “This magazine rated it Canada’s best ski school, and an independent U.S. market survey of North America ski resorts picked it as number one in guest service.” But destination resorts were starting to feel financial pressure and Heather and Don could see things changing so decided to leave on a positive note. They wound down the school the same year and moved to Sechelt where they had a blast running a small waterfront hotel.

“They loved it because it was just a fun short project for them,” said Hannah. “It was some nostalgia for dad from days working as the general manager of Fairmont.”

Just before Don received news of his illness, Whistler called her parents and asked if they would run their ski pro workshop.

“That prompted the move to Whistler/Blackcomb,” said Hannah. “They helped organize it the first year, but were only in Whistler for two years.”

Don’s optimistic and caring attitude was always with him. Hannah recalls one poignant moment: “He had suffered several strokes and it was hard for him to stand up and use the right side of his body. He would struggle to his feet out of his wheelchair, look the doctor in the eye and shake his hand with his difficult right hand. The doctor said to me afterwards, ‘Your father is an amazing man.’ ”

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Out & About Artist Connie Geerts from Calgary generated excitement on Saturday, July 13th with a demonstration of her painting techniques at Effusion Art Gallery. Ms. Geerts is a multi-faceted artist who explores the dual mediums of painting and sculpture. Her brush strokes tend to resemble the broken look of digital imagery that adds a contemporary feel to her work.

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Movie Review: Welcome to the Punch Reviewed by Lizzie Midyette Showcasing some of Britain’s best actors and backed by Ridley Scott as executive producer, the thriller Welcome to the Punch is a great example of the best of British filmmaking today. Former criminal Jacob Sternwood (Mark Strong) returns to England after his son is involved in a heist gone wrong. Max Lewinksy (James McAvoy) was young and inexperienced when he let Sternwood escape three years before.

Now Lewinsky realizes he has one, perhaps last, opportunity to catch him. Lewinsky struggles daily with the knee injury and mental anguish he sustained at Sternwood’s hands, and has his fair share of conflict within the task force

he is a part of. Catching Lewinsky isn’t about a journey towards personal redemption, but about exacting revenge for the injury sustained and loss of pride. This manhunt takes place in an England that’s plagued with gun crime in the run-up to a general election.

The only unfortunate aspect of the movie is the somewhat throw-away dialogue. There are so many opportunities to get to the core of various characters’ intentions and motivations as the action progresses, and as Sternwood and Lewinsky realize that they have very much more in common with one another than they initially thought, but the opportunities are missed. Understanding occurs when shots are being fired and car chases happen, and dialogue

is an unnecessary distraction between gunfights. There is more than enough plot to keep us guessing until the end, and not worrying about the dialogue too much.

Filmed in London’s Canary Wharf, Punch appears slightly futuristic, yet timeless and exquisitely beautiful. The opening sequence in particular is incredibly slick. Much of the action takes place at night, adding a somewhat retro “film noir” feel. The many gunfight scenes are beautifully choreographed, some seeming to appear in slight slow motion so you have a feel for everything that’s going on, big and small. The effect is quite palate-cleansing in the midst of Hollywood CGI-enhanced blockbuster season! Punch is perfect for a movie night at home.

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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 26th & 27th, 8:00 p.m.: Monsters University. Also showing July 29th - 31st and August 1st-3rd & 5th.

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.

• 10:00 p.m.: Classic rock band Hard Drive performs at The Station pub. No cover.

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.

• 10:00 p.m.: Classic rock band Hard Drive performs at The Station pub. No cover.

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.

• 8:30 p.m.: Free family fun at Pothole Park. Featuring Movie in the Park: The Croods. Movie begins at 10:00 p.m. Check www.invermere.net for more details.

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Sunday, August 4th

• 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.

• 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Windermere Valley Museum’s summer children’s program: Lawman. Solve a mystery at the museum and learn how clues can be put together to solve crimes in the valley. Admission by donation. For more information: 250-342-9769, www. windermerevalleymuseum.ca .

• 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.

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

• 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: 6th Annual Tour of the Arts.

More than 35 artists displaying work along 7th Ave, from Pothole Park to Pynelogs. Tour passports $20, available at Village Arts, Essentials, Crossroads Collective, Pynelogs, Meet on Higher Ground (Radium) and La Galeria (Fairmont). Grand prize draw for visiting all 3 tour sites. For more info, call 250-342-4423 or go online to www.columbiavalleyarts.com.

• 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Invermere Music Fest. Waterfront music festival at the Kinsmen Beach greenspace.

Live music, food, Arrowhead beer garden. Tickets $40, available at Arrowhead Brewery, The Book Bar, Syndicate Boardshop & Pynelogs.

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• 5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.: Make a duct tape wallet with the Summit Youth Centre.

• 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.

• Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

• Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 1st • 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.

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

• Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Canal Flats Community Library Hours • Tuesday: 7- 8:30 p.m. For info: 250-349-5360.

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• 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.

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

• 7:00 p.m.: Swimming at Radium Hot Springs with the Summit Youth Centre. Sign up by August 1st to participate.

• Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Saturday, August 3rd • 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.

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July 26, 2013

Arts and culture right on the beach

By Matthew Brummitt Columbia Valley Arts Past downtown Invermere, down the hill, nestled between the charming Dorothy Lake and the energetic Kinsmen Beach, lies Pynelogs Art Gallery & Cultural Centre. Within a century-old wooden house, Pynelogs and the Columbia Valley Arts Council (CV Arts) organize two-week art exhibitions, host a variety of concerts, cultural events, festivals and more.

The gallery is open seven days a week,

from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a new show up on the walls (and sometimes in the halls) every second Tuesday. The showing artists are largely local and work in a diverse assortment of styles and mediums. Details of particular shows and participating artists can be found on the CV Arts website. Feel free to come down and visit the gallery, and take in the creative works of the valley.

Within, you will also find Pynelogs Café. With an impeccably placed lakeview patio and their renowned Scotty burger (an eight-ounce patty stuffed with a variety of

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Our two fundraising events are coming up: the 6th annual Tour of the Arts and a new event this year, the Invermere MusicFest. Both are sure to entertain you!

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downtown Invermere and ending at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Starting at 4 p.m., the Invermere MusicFest will open its gates for a waterfront music festival at the Kinsmen Beach Greenspace.

For up-to-date schedules and information, ticket sales locations or any questions, visit CV Arts online at www. columbiavalleyarts.com, or by telephone by calling 250-342-4423.

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Hometown viewers rejoiced after witnessing Kristen and Darren dominate their competition and take first place on day one, which awarded the couple with a trip to Sydney, Australia and a head start on the next challenge.

"That was a good feeling," Kristen told The Pioneer. "We had no idea that there would be prizes for each leg — it was so exciting."

But since, their strong performance has been met with a couple of hiccups, stirring back-and-forth action early on.

On the second leg, unexpected mishaps occurred. Their hard-earned early start was rendered moot when the teams discovered a flight from Kelowna to Vancouver was required and five of the teams, including Kristen and Darren, were all able to make it on the earliest possible flight.

Once in Vancouver, public transit let Kristen and Darren down as they exited Vancouver's SkyTrain too early, and then failed them again when a cabbie delivered them to the wrong location.

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Both have spent time living in and navigating through cities, "but our confidence is definitely there when we're in physical challenges in the mountains or in the forest," Kristen said. "In the city, you have to rely on other people like when you're taking taxis, which clearly didn't work for us."

However, Kristen and Darren weren't deterred by the challenges, and landed in fourth place after the second episode. Only seven teams remain.

"After all the challenges we came across and the constant frustration that we felt, we're pretty proud of ourselves to be able to persevere through all of it and come in fourth," she said.

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She said they keep in touch with other contestants over email, and hope to travel to Ontario at some point to visit Body Break's Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod.

The local contestants, who are now back home, have attended the Bear's Paw Bar and Grill at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort for the airing of the first two episodes. While other obligations will prevent them from watching every new episode at the Bear's Paw on Monday nights, the two are going to be there for as many shows as they can.

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July 26, 2013

One Book, One Kootenay vote deadline looms

By Joanne Richards Kootenay Library Federation The popular Kootenay-wide book club One Book, One Kootenay has kept regional readers busy trying to decide which of the three shortlisted books should get the nod. Each year, booklovers read, discuss and vote on the book they think all Kootenay folk should read.

The deadline for voting for the 2013 One Book, One Kootenay selection is Friday, August 2nd.

This year’s shortlist is comprised of Never Going Back by Antonia Banyard, Confined Space by Deryn Collier and The Dolphin’s Tooth: a Decade in Search of Adventure by Bruce Kirkby. Since May, these Kootenay authors have been reading in libraries across the region, either in person or virtually through film. With several days left to read and vote, the Kootenay Library Federation that hosts OBOK is urging people to pick up cop-

ies of the books at their local libraries and vote.

They are all good reads: Collier’s mystery Confined Space (Simon & Schuster) introduces small-town coroner Bern Fortin as he investigates a murder in a brewery; The Dolphin’s Tooth: a Decade in Search of Adventure (McClelland & Stewart) follows Kirkby through 15 years of high adventure in some of the world’s edgier places; Banyard’s novel Never Going Back (Thistledown Press) brings together a group of high school friends after 10 years of separation as they converge for a friend’s memorial.

The 2013 selected OBOK author is celebrated in a tour of select Kootenay Libraries in the fall.

“It’s great to be able to celebrate the talented writers of the Kootenay in this way,” said Kootenay Library Federation director Joanne Richards. “With One Book, One Kootenay, everybody wins.”

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Mark Cullen’s ‘could’ do list earth#1 Tomatoes. Public enemy #1 is early blight. #2 is late blight. Apply Bordo mixture as a liquid (it is a wettable

By Mark Cullen powder) every two weeks from now ‘til the middle of Pioneer Columnist September. Why? Blight is like the common cold... it is everywhere and there is little that you can do about it Life is busy enough, once you contract it. However, you can prevent blight don’t you think? If you with Bordo. If you don’t do it, you may be looking at a invested in the work of significantly shorter tomato harvest. planting, seeding, weeding, Plant. Yes, you can still plant greenhouse-grown pemulching, and all the other rennials and some of the large format annuals in pots. essential activities that lead Why? Consider adding some colour to your patio, deck to a successful gardening experience this spring, you de- or front door. Note that the hot summer weather deserve to sit and contemplate your work this time of year. mands that your container plants need more frequent With this in mind, I am providing you with my watering. I only use rain water from my rain barrels for early summer “Could” do list — jobs that you can do if this purpose and I get terrific results. you want to, but don’t have to if you would rather not.

Sow a late vegetable crop: carrots, radishes, Swiss chard, spinach, lettuce, arugula and beets. Why? For What you could do in the garden September/October harvest. this time of year: Stake your tomatoes. Use a spiral Mark’s Choice stake.

Water your lawn once a week, but only for two hours, Why? Staking doubles your crop. The additional air cirif at all. If we enter a heat wave, forget watering altogether culation, exposure to sun, and lack of access to grounduntil August. Why? To keep it looking green and to keep dwelling vermin and disease is a great boon to your crop. you busy cutting your grass. Otherwise, just let ‘r go and Don’t do it and enjoy fewer tomatoes this season. nature will take care of it. Fertilize in late August.

Support tall-growing perennials and hydrangea with Deadhead recently spent flowering perennials. Peonies, a strong stake and natural jute twine. Why? A heavy rain lilacs, roses, and others that have delivered good-looking fall or high wind will pull them down. You waited all blossoms earlier in the season enjoy a haircut by removing year long for these blooms. Don’t leave this job too late! the spent blossoms before they produce seed. Why? The Harvest raspberries and other fruit bearing plants. energy used by a plant to produce seed (which naturally Why? When you harvest as the fruit becomes ripe, you follows flowering) will be used to strengthen your perennial encourage more fruit production and avoid rot. and improve its blooming potential next season.

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YOUR MONEY Investing in insurance

When choosing investments, some advisors recommend insurance products to their clients such as whole life, universal life or segregated funds. While these insurance products are appropriate investments for some people’s financial needs, they can be confusing and sometimes oversold. The following are some of the key points to remember when using insurance as an investment:

ample, segregated funds cost an average of 0.50 and 1.50 per cent more per year than an identical mutual fund.

So, for most people, there is no point in using them to avoid paying 1.4 per cent probate. Creditor protection is only an issue for those who expect they might be sued. As a side note, registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) can’t be sued against.

Maturity guarantees Segregated funds advertise their 10-year maturity guarantee as a key benefit. The 10-year maturity guarantee promises that in 10 years’ time, your investment will be worth at least as much as was invested.

While maturity guarantees sound good, they are of questionable value. According to Morningstar Paltrak, only 4.5 per cent of segregated funds in existence for 10 years or longer lost money over the past 10 years. So unless a person was unlucky enough to spend 10 years invested in one of these funds, the maturity guarantee generally has little worth. Still, insurance salespeople might argue that maturity guarantees are good for people who are exceptionally afraid of market loss. In that case, risk-adverse people might be better off investing in Government of Canada bonds or Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs).

Lack of disclosure Insurance products such as whole life, universal life and segregated funds are subject to looser disclosure requirements than mutual funds or other products. Due to this distinction, there can be a lack of disclosure in terms of holdings, fees and the way returns are calculated.

For example, the return on a whole life policy is often called a “performance bonus” which is granted at the discretion of a board of directors. Insurance companies also do not disclose the investments within whole life policies. In other words, investors have no knowledge of where their money is invested and how much return they should receive. In the case of a mutual fund, after applying the fund’s Management Expense Ratio fee, the remainder of the returns go directly to investors.

Probate and creditor protection People sometimes use segregated funds as a way to skip probate, but this can be counterproductive. For ex-

Higher costs As discussed previously, only 4.5 per cent of segregated funds in existence for 10 years or longer lost money over the past 10 years. Using the same parameters, only

2.7 per cent of mutual funds lost money. This discrepancy is because segregated funds have extra fees to cover the cost of their guarantees.

Fees charged on money invested in whole life policies are largely shrouded in secrecy. These fees vary from year to year, and are generally not disclosed to the public or even to advisors. Investors are simply expected to trust that insurance companies are being fair and equitable with their money. Fees on universal life policies are unbundled, and therefore more transparent than whole life policies.

Lack of discretion The primary sellers of insurance products as investments are those who carry limited licensing. Generally, people with only insurance or mutual fund licenses sell insurance products as investments with any regularity.

This is mostly due to lack of access to other investments and high commissions associated with selling whole or universal life policies and back-end segregated funds.

Final thoughts While appropriate in some cases, insurance products as investments are not suitable for everyone. If you are feeling unsure about using an insurance product as an investment, seek a second opinion, preferably from a financial advisor with different licensing, to ensure the product is in your best interest.

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As easy as A, B, C .... P Second Opinion

By Andrew Watt Pioneer Columnist Hunter S. Thompson once commented that “the music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free and good men die like dogs. There is also a negative side.”

Exchange the word pimps for fraudsters and you now have an idea on how things still work on Wall Street. Investment banks across the planet continue to pay fines in the billions because they block the exits before burning down the house, thus trapping all the innocent inside. Joe Q Public first got wind of the toxic smoke when the mother of all dominoes — Lehman Brothers — went down and went down hard. Turned out that for every actual dollar they held in assets paled in comparison to the amount of largely self-generated paper that suddenly became worthless. Every other major investment bank in the world would have gone down as well without critical aid from world governments.

This aid still continues — remember, there is a negative side.

So suddenly, in the fall of 2008,

nobody trusted nobody, see, and the banking system clammed up faster than a crook without an alibi.

Trillions of “dollars” (governmentbacked IOUs – it gets murky ) have been lobbed at the problem and yet Joe Q still holds little confidence in the system.

What exactly happened? And will this garbage be kicked further into the future? Primarily two things went horribly wrong, not including a culture of entitlement unparalleled in human history. Number one, the pros tossed basic risk management out the penthouse window. And secondly, the too-big-to-fail/prosecute firms actually created their own form of currency. Said paper was promptly circulated by the bogus ton to governments, pension funds, etc. with the promise that investments were safe and returns would be decent.

And along comes a spider. This time in the form of ABCP (hence, title of column) — Asset Backed Commercial Paper — and its many derivitized and re-insured forms. Essentially, a house of cards was built from overinflated real estate values, all the while under little or no scrutiny from regulators, then quickly stamped AAA+ by the meatheads at the rating agencies, then, well, here we are.

Profits were massive. Mink-covered toilet seats were ordered for the yacht, 4,000 sq. ft. air-conditioned tie closets were installed beside the stolen art collection, and the price of Bolivian marching powder went up faster than you can say “more.” It is amazing how much money you can make when you literally make your own money.

Now, Hunter S. Thompson was not exactly the most stable individual on the planet and he most certainly lived a life of excess. But he wasn’t greedy to the point of evil. He never intentionally hurt other people. Offended, yes, but hurt? Not so much.

Compared to the power brokers on Wall Street, the great Hunter’s bizarre behaviour was tame in comparison.

This both frightens and shocks me.

I have only scratched the surface on the corrupt world of finance, so for more reading on Hunter’s warning of ‘’the negative side,” look into names like Grasso, Lay, Kozlowski, Madoff, et al. Sadly, the list is rather long.

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BILLET HOMES

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.

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

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Who knew that Smoked Ribs could be this good?

Come in and taste for yourself to see what all the excitement is about. Voted Best Food & Beverage by the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce & East Kootenay Business Magazine!

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Apple Avocado Smoothie & Chicken Thai Peanut Saute Wrap Copper Point Mixed Greens Fresh cucumber wrapped locally grown assorted greens with a pomegranate and lime vinaigrette, served with pressed avocado.

Including Elements’ own edible floral garnishes.

Dave’s Hot Pepper Jelly 9 delicious flavours to tantalize your tastebuds.

The original hot pepper jelly of the valley goes well with almost anything. Crackers and cream cheese, baked brie, wings and burgers, and more. Brush some of the roasted garlic on your grilled corn on the cob or some strawberry habanero on your smokie for a zesty summer treat. Look for us around the valley today!

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The smoothie is made with lime, B.C. fresh apples, avacados and mint. The wrap is made with rice noodles, carrot, cucumber, cilantro, onions, red peppers, lettuce, cheese and spicy Thai peanut sauce on a whole wheat wrap.

FUZE Food & Smoothie Bar 260 3rd Avenue, Athalmer (across from A&W) Phone 250-270-9011

Breaded Schnitzel with crabmeat, prawns, shrimp, sauce Bernaise and asparagus. Served with spaetzle and fresh garden vegetables.

Our signature dish on the menu for over 20 years.

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Gerry’s! ‘Stolen Church’ Coffee His new brand founded in late 2012 featuring coffee roasted in Invermere. Fresh roasted coffee beans from Cuba, Ethiopia, South and Central America.

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The valley’s Best Homemade Pies.

Baked fresh daily with the apples and rhubarb organically grown on the golf course. Flavours include Lemon Meringue, Apple, Strawberry Rhubarb, Raisin Rhubarb, Cherry Rhubarb and Blueberry Rhubarb.

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Chicken Enchiladas Two succulent enchiladas are garnished with fresh shredded lettuce, olives, sweet peppers, and filled with roasted chicken, sour cream and onions. The entree receives a healthy dose of delicious Luxor Creek enchilada sauce and three melted cheeses: Jack, Mozzarella, and Cheddar. The enchiladas are accompanied by house-made refried beans.

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Grilled Lemongrass Chicken with Jasmine Rice.

Served with cucumber, tomato, lettuce, julien carrots and cilantro.

All ingredients prepared fresh on site. The chicken was marinated in Hung’s ancient Vietnamese family marinade recipe.

Hung’s 1017, 7th Avenue, Invermere Phone 778-526-3356

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A Town Favourite Original authentic recipe from Israel. A mix of chickpeas, garlic and spices fried to perfection served in a pita with homemade hummus, salad and exotic pickled turnips.

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Lamb skewer in Greek salad Includes a pita with hummus and tzatziki sauce.

Prepared from fresh, authentic, homemade ingredients.

Tony’s Greek Grill 5009 Hot Springs Road, Fairmont Hot Springs Phone 250-345-6661

Copper Point Flat Iron Steak Grilled to your liking AAA Alberta Beef in a roasted oyster mushroom sauce with stilton cheese, served with locally grown, farm fresh vegetables.

Mountainside Salad The ultimate summer salad and the dressing says it all! Fresh baby greens, candied pecans, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, snow goat cheese and succulent grilled chicken. Topped off with a homemade lemon dill vinaigrette. Served on the sunny Bear’s Paw Bar & Grill patio or at Mountain Flowers.

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Valley fitness sisters shine in sport kickboxing became world renowned, winning the intercontinental title and the North American title three times. For four consecutive years, she was ranked number one in the world.

Ironically, as Luraina was winding down her kickboxing career, her sister was rediscovering her love for physical activity, and began competing in fitness figure body building competitions.

“Once again, I took to the sidelines and my sister started to excel in her chosen sport. We flipflopped again,” said Luraina.

For both women, living a healthy lifestyle and pushing physical boundaries has long been the norm.

The sisters often talked about competing together, but because of their strong competitive drives, they thought it would be best to avoid competing against each other in the same competitions.

“She’s my big sister and neither of us needed any hard feelings, so I supported her from the sidelines while she started winning more and more competitions,” Luraina explained.

Jolene’s fitness career has steadily been shifting to the CrossFit world and, just recently, she completely switched her focus over to this new form. Her successful career saw her take part in an international CrossFit competition in California on July 22nd to 24th.

Luraina is also achieving success, most recently taking home a 2nd and 4th place finish in a provincial body building competition, which set the stage for a trip to the Nationals in Vancouver on August 17th.

Check back with The Pioneer for a follow up story on their experiences.

By Joshua Estabrooks Special to The Pioneer For sisters Luraina Oddy and Jolaine Bloom, the last few years of their fitness-focused lifestyle have been impressively successful, as each woman has excelled in the body building/CrossFit world as of late.

Both Luraina and Jolene have a strong competitive streak, but as fate would have it they have never competed against each other, as each woman has explored similar events and exercises at different times of their lives.

Luraina’s journey began watching her sister excel at sports while spending her time on the sidelines with mobility issues, she said.

“My sister was a competitive gymnast, a competitive diver, competitive trampolinist, and I just basically watched her do well in every sport she tried. She was always the champion growing up, but at the age of 12, she kind of just stopped competing,” Luraina said.

This was Luraina’s cue to start her sporting career, which began with competitive running. She found that physical activity helped her channel her energy and feelings into something worthwhile, she said, and she soon realized she also had a strong natural ability in sport.

“I really enjoyed running, but was struggling with anorexia and bulimia. My sister came and helped me, and I started to really get into fitness,” she said.

At this point in their lives (between 1996 and 2003), Luraina began a highly successful kickboxing career, while Jolene explored a career in retail. Luraina’s

2013 Lake Windermere District Lions Charity Golf Day The Lake Windermere District Lions Club and the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley pass on a heartfelt thanks to all the extraordinary volunteers, golfers and sponsors who generously helped in making our golf day another huge success.

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BODY BUILT — Luraina Oddy demonstrates why she placed in 2nd and 4th place in a recent provincial bodybuilding contest.

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Bulls, baseball and a bash 2013 Ballfest, Bullriding in the Rockies and Valley Appreciation Day (VAD) took over Invermere last Friday (July 12th) and Saturday (July 13th). If you missed out, don’t worry. All three events will be back next year. (Clockwise from top left of page 24) The bullriding clown gets personal with a spectator at Bullriding in the Rockies; Players ready themselves at Ballfest; A batter whacks one into the outfield before scoring his team a run; The camera catches a player with her eye on the ball; A bull rider holds on for dear life as the beast he’s riding tries everything to get him off; Another bull riding contestant aims to hold on longer, in hopes of being named the 2013 champion. (Clockwise from top left of page 25) Japhy Hunt invites visitors to join him for a Mad Hatter Tea Party during VAD; Also during VAD, a street performer morphs into a mechanical livestock; A gleeful Invermere Farmers’ Market shopper carries away his goodies; Gerald Gagne demonstrates how effective a chainsaw can be; RONA cart race competitors turn on a dime; Local teen musician Jade Bowen croons into the microphone; Crowds line the streets of downtown Invermere during VAD to take advantage of the free pancake breakfasts offered on 13th Street.

Ballfest photos by Dan Walton/Bullriding & VAD photso by Hayley Mullen

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PIONEER ON THE ROAD Pioneer posing 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 have a copy of The Pioneer with you when you are away on holidays, take a snapshot and send us a copy to 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: Kelly Stuart-Hill holds The Pioneer at the National Irish Famine Memorial in County Mayo, Ireland; Jim Irvine and his son Andrew show off The Pioneer at St. Andrews in Scotland; Miranda and Fern Ogelstone with Joanne Urquhart pose with The Pioneer on Hollywood Beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida after a seven-day cruise in the Western Carribean; Local resident Donna Deschenes enjoys The Pioneer near the ocean on Salt Spring Island; Frank, Susanna, Nico and Sophia Walker present The Pioneer at the Deutsches Eck in Koblenz, Germany.

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Penalty cripples Flying Max in X-Alps

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff Pioneer readers may be familiar with Max Fanderl, the local paraglider who has competed in the Red Bull X-Alps four times, with the most recent race taking place earlier this month.

The X-Alps is an extreme competition held bi-annually between paragliders, challenging them to a race track spanning hundreds of kilometres in length through the Alps mountain range in Europe. To celebrate the X-Alps tenth anniversary, the 2013 race increased its route by 200 kilometres to 1,031 through the mountains of Austria, Switzerland, France and Italy. With aid from a partner or two, competitors aimed to be the first to reach Monaco after navigating past ten predefined turnpoints — travelling only by foot and paraglider.

Racers were given the green light early on Sunday, July 7th to begin the extreme challenge. Invermere’s own Max Fanderl was off to a strong start, but shortly after passing the town of Seefeld in Austria, he was forced to conduct an emergency landing on a field that was out of bounds. Flying in the restricted space penalized Max with a 48-hour suspension, during which he and his wife Penny

Powers, who was providing logistical support for the race, had to watch 13 other pilots pass, which put him in second-to-last place when he finally resumed the race.

“The good part was that my flying friends from the 1980s lived nearby and we could enjoy visiting them and were treated with their amazing hospitality,” Max wrote on his website, www.flyingmax.com. “It was fun to invite all the other competitors for a snack or meal while they passed us, or landed in a field close by.”

After all but one of his competitors passed him during his 48-hour penalty, it was time for Max to hit the ground running. With 28 of 29 teams ahead of him, Max launched himself into 23rd place by Friday, July 19th at noon, when the race came to an end. The first place finisher, Christian Maurer from Switzerland, completed the course just 20 minutes shy of seven days, with a 40 hour lead on the runner up.

As competitors have just 48 hours to cross the finish line after the winner, only ten of the thirty participants completed the race. Max and Penny were 411 kilometres from the finish when Maurer claimed victory.

“We experienced a lot of setbacks due the lack of local area knowledge,” Max wrote.

Flights were taken in thundershowers and through

winds greater than 50 kilometres per hour, all through unknown territory.

“It was very frustrating thinking you know where thermals ‘should’ be, what ridges and terrain would work better than others, only to find myself flushed down from 3,500 metres to the ground and ending up having to hike up very high mountain passes more often than the locals,” he said.

But overall, it was an amazing race with very good flying conditions, Max wrote.

“We had some long flights (one over 150 kilometres) flying over glaciers and very beautiful terrain. We had hikes in areas we never would have gone to, and met such a wide variety of people along the way.”

Max hiked at an average rate of six kilometres per hour, travelled a distance of 471 kilometres, and ascended 40 kilometres in elevation.

“I would say that Penny did at least 90 per cent of that,” Max said. “Plus going down, she cooked dinners, cleaned most of the dishes, checked weather, and was up earlier than I was everyday to have breakfast ready, and everything ready and prepared for the day ahead ….. she is more then living up to her last name (Powers).”

To read Max’s full account, visit www.flyingmax.com.

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SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

• Gel & Acrylic Nails • Coloured Gel • Nail Art

Box 179 Edgewater, B.C. V0A 1E0

• 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

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

WINDERMERE 250-342-6805

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

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

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

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO Automotive Repairs 7 days a week

GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL

Residential & Commercial Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Freight & Passenger Depot

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

(250) 347-9726

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

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

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

www.ptarmigan-invermere.com

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Patryk Jagiello STAIN/LACQUER/PAINT INTERIOR/EXTERIOR patco_dev@shaw.ca

(250) 270-0345 (403) 870-7558

building & renos

(250) 341-7283

in Calgary since 2002 in Invermere since 2004

Patco Developments Ltd. PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS

(250) 341-1083 golocal@originbrand.ca build your foundation

Hourly or Contract Rates Available

Quality Work Hauling of Sand, Gravel, Top Soil and Drain Rock

Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.

Excavating Bobcat, Hoe, Mini Hoe

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

Dean Hubman

Toll Free: 877-342-3052

Certified Technician

Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 odysseyrestoration@telus.net

250-342-3052

Daren Noble 250-341-5886

Landscaping, Sprinkler Systems, Post Holes Serving the entire Valley

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

Trevor Hayward (Owner/Operator)

250-342-5800

READY MIX CONCRETE Concrete Pump • Sand & Gravel Heavy Equipment Rentals • Crane Service Proudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years

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

LAMBERT-KIPP

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

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

Your Compounding Pharmacy Open Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

1301 - 7 Avenue, Invermere th

250-342-6612

HERE FOR YOU, HERE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT!

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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

Darrel Anderson

Lake Auto Services

Lambert

250-342-9310

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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

THE FOUNDATION CONTRACTOR OF CHOICE

Kootenay Cribbing, Ltd.

Same great team, same great service.

Radium Hot Springs Esso

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

GO GREEN IN 2013 WITH

Established 1976

JOHN WOOD DURAFORM SYSTEM

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

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

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

Wood Blinds

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Interior World

HERE TO SERVE YOU window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

Top Quality

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

Emelisa & Efren Owners

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

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

Scott Postlethwaite

Serving the Valley since 1995.

• Auto • Home • Commercial • Shower Doors • Mirrors

250-342-3659 www.invermereglass.ca

Need Blinds?

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

SPRAY FOAM SPECIALISTS

Interior World

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

window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

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

Home Valet

• Insured • Eco-friendly

• Cleaning • Security • Maintenance • Concierge KYLE MOLL

250.341.5603

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

HTH@contractor.net

GLD

Landscaping Ltd.

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FAIRMONT RIDGE RENOVATION

Doors Windows Flooring Painting/ Interior/Exterior • Kitchen Renovations

250-342-5682

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 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

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HERE TO SERVE YOU DCS Plumbing

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

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

250-341-8501

• 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

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

We use the most successful products available.

Environmentally-friendly integrated pest management.

Ask about our maintenance programs.

ALL WORK

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Complete Construction Services

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commercial • residential

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

• RENOVATIONS • PAINTING

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

• Weekly Home Checks • Full Yard Services • Maintenance Services

250-409-9628 • columbiavalleychiro@gmail.com

www.columbiavalleychiro.com

Cranbrook Pest Control

Call or visit online

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

David Gulbe • Mike Bernicot

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

From Framing to Finishing Complete Automotive Repairs • PROPERTY MAINTENANCE • Trucking • Mini Excavator • Residential/Commercial

• LANDSCAPING & DESIGN • Skidsteer Services • Mini Track Hoe 250.270.0821

Kari&&John JohnMason Mason balancebobcat.com Kari 250-270-0821 • 1-780-970-7040 Invermere • Panorama

Serving Invermere & Panorama

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

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

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

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PIONEER CLASSIFIEDS

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

PERSONALS

GARAGE SALES

ANNOUNCEMENT

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

In cherished memory of Grant Polier. Dec. 1953-July 1978.

Forever in our memories. Forever in our hearts. Nothing on this earth will ever keep us far apart. Dearly loved & missed. Mom and Family.

Multi Family Garage Sale. Lots of great stuff. Saturday July 27th 9:00am until 2:00 pm. 4746 The Bench Road, Windermere.

Household items, books, garden & yard, furniture, collectables.

Blowout Sale

Cheers to all of the wonderful E.M.P. families, who are volunteering at our school garden. It looks fantastic! You are the reason that Eileen Madson is such a special place.

Cheers to the awesome people who towed my boat on Tuesday July 16th, when it broke down on the lake.

Cheers to Dan & Lisa for a GREAT time on the lake. Thank you both so much. G & A.

In Loving Memory of Joe Aubrey Just remember that death is not the end.

Oh, the tree of life is growing where the spirit never dies, and the bright light of salvation shines in dark and empty skies.

Bob Dylan

Garage sale Edgewater area: 5660 Seel Road. Variety, something for everyone, HUGE! Saturday and Sunday 9-2.

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

S OBITUARY S Mary Root (nee Dalton)

Passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on May 30th, surrounded by her family who loved her.

She will be remembered by her children Kevin, Tanis, and Ardis and their spouses, Dorothy, Pat, and Mike, and her grandchildren Read, Carol, Heather, Matthew, Alison, Genny, and Graham.

Mary joins Larry, her husband of almost 6o years, who she has missed so much since he passed in February 2012.

Services will be held at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere at 3pm on July 28th.

Donations to the Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research, a special interest of Mary’s.

Ronald Edward Jeffels

September 8, 1938 - July 6, 2013 Ron is survived by his wife, Rose; daughters Katherine (Mark) and Jana; son Alan (Rory); step-daughter Tara; nieces and nephews and grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his father, Sydney; mother, Lillian; and his wife, Carol.

Ron was a talented man who seemed to excel in just about everything he turned his hand to, including carpentry, mechanics, music, poetry and art. He was an athlete, having been drafted to the WHA, as well as being a curler, playing softball, football, skiing, and hunting with rifle and bow and arrow.

Ron was a food broker prior to moving to Invermere and managing the Public Works Department. He had a lopsided grin and an easy laugh that will be sorely missed.

Rest in peace, Ron. You are now free from pain.

A memorial was held for Ron on July 13th, 2013.

Huge Selection of Utility Lumber Spruce and Decking Visit North Star Hardware/RONA 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.

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.

THANK YOU The Columbia Valley Community Foundation wishes to acknowledge the generous anonymous gift of being named as beneficiary of a life insurance policy. These funds will have a lasting positive impact in the community and in the lives of the people who live here. To the family please know we are remembering and honoring your loved one. Sincerely the Board of Directors.

FREE Free six toed cats, three tabby males and two black females. Call 250-342-3609.

Cheers to the couple from Radium who picked me up on Westside Road after a mechanical rendered my bike unrideable. Your kindness is appreciated.

Cheers to Ms. Decosse and her grade 5/6 students from J.A.Laird, on your arbour day planting party at Copper Point golf course. The highway beds you planted are a colorful display of your creativity and enthusiasm, well done, simply awesome!

A blazing cheer for Max Helmer Construction for accommodating the local residents schedules during the 17th St. sewer reconstruction project. Go Canucks!

Jeers to my wife for putting me on a diet. I feel like I’m in a Stephen King novel.

Cheers to the great crew from Max Helmer Construction who have tirelessly worked on the 17th St. project for the last three months. Amanda, you kept the neighbourhood in the know and directed us with such professionalism. Keep up the good work.

Cheers to Evy Walker and Brad Logan for their assistance Wednesday morning after I hit a deer on my way out of town. I will be sure to pay it forward the next time I encounter a motorist in need.

An awesome cheers to the maintenance crews at Copper Point and The Springs for having the courses in championship shape for the BC amateur, job well done, you all desserve a few cold ones.

Cheers to the bald headed staff person (sorry I didn’t get your name) at Home Hardware who spent so much time with me picking out a mouse trap. You were great! The three mice that I have caught so far are probably heading up to your place… Sorry.

Jeers to the put-down humour at the Bull Riding. Other than that Cheers to an excellent event.

Jeers to the Vendors and Visitors to the Fairmont Farmers’ Market who double park every which way with their trailers in the Farside parking lot. Leaving no space for patrons.

Shame on you.

Jeers to the drivers who drink while driving. It is pretty obvious that this is a serious growing problem in the valley with the volume of empty cans and bottles found in the ditches. RCMP, time for random weekly Check Stops to keep our families safe.

Jeers to the motorhome driver who insisted on driving 60 km/h on the highway. We enjoy having you visit our beautiful valley... but 40 km/h under the speed limit on a flat, straight stretch of road is a bit much.

Cheers to all the volunteers for the week spent on VBS “Kingdom Rock”! From all the kids and LF. Cheers to the gentlemen with a five horse power motor on his sail boat, who was nice enough to offer to tow two stranded sailors and their boat to shore.

Cheers to the Belgian Waffles at Chalet in the Rockies B & B in Fairmont. G & A.

Cheers to all who got the Information Kiosk for Fairmont. Well done!

Cheers to the Albertan in the white SUV who bought my coffee at Tim Hortons on Monday- you made my day! I will be sure to pay it forward :) Cheers to Kristin & Darren! You are Amazing Racers! You have great spirit and energy - Enjoy the ride! I will think of you when I see a deer cross the road!

LOST AND FOUND 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 has been missing for about 3 weeks in the Castlerock / Invermere area. 250-341-7073.

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

Found very old wood oar for rowboat washed ashore at Trethewey Beach. Danny 250-3415038.

Found Jr. lifejacket. Call 250-3411979.

STORAGE NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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

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COMMERCIAL SPACE

SUITE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR RENT

CONDO FOR RENT

CONDO FOR RENT

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Radium: Pinewood condo, 2 bedroom with den, 2 bath. F/P $850/mo, includes underground parking and utilities. N/P, N/S. 403615-9989 or email me at gudigill@ shaw.ca.

Industrial Shop for Rent. 140 Industrial Rd. #2. 25’x60’ with office. Call Miko 250-342-9526 for details.

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

Seeking clean, mature roommate to share, 1,200 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 1-bdrm apt for $600/mo with heat/hydro/ garbage. D.D. required. Call 250347-6420 for viewing. Available immediately, partly furnished.

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.

COMMERCIAL SPACE

Invermere Business Park 1,800 sq. ft. of space, most recently used for wood working shop, could be used for anything!

Great location across from bottle depot. Affordable. Short term or long term. $1,000 a month.

Call 250-341-1202

1-bdrm furnished basement suite, $650/mo utilities included, shared laundry, N/S, N/P, no parties.

D.D. & references required. Prefer mature adult. Easy access to town, available August 1st. Call 250-3429328.

1-bdrm suite. Utilities/internet included. Private entrance/laundry.

Large windows. N/S, N/P. $625/mo.

Call 250-341-5719.

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

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

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 sq.ft. $1,400/mo. Call Mark, 587-2286087. Available Sept. 1st.

For sale or rent, beautiful family home on centrally located downtown Invermere acreage.

5-bdrm, 3-bath, large park like yard, open living plan, walk to everything. Available Aug. or Sept. for possession. Call Dave 250-6881508.

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

Invermere available Aug. 15th.

Spectacular 3 bdrm newer home; new back-deck & renos. Within minutes of walking distance to downtown and shopping. All appliances included; N/S, N/P please. Call 250-342-3688.

CONDO FOR RENT Canal Flats: 2-bdrm, 1.5-bath with in-suite laundry.

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

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

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

Peak months Jan through April. $1,850/mo, all other months $1,575/mo. Cleaning fee $125 per visit. Call Garry 250-345-6603.

FOR RENT INVERMERE

Lake Windermere Pointe.

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

ATTENTION PROPERTY OWNERS!

Our inventory is getting low.

Please contact us if you need help renting your home or recreational property.

Please call…

Eric or Dave 250-342-4040

FirstChoiceRentals.ca

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

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

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.

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

Spacious Condo for Rent: Castlerock Estates, Invermere. Double-garage, hardwood, granite, stainless steel appliances, W/D. N/S, N/P, $1,400/ month + utilities. Available August 1st. Call:250-342-1314.

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.

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.

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 SWEET CORN DIP

3 cobs of Corn 1 pkg. (250 grams) Cream Cheese, softened ½ Red Pepper, diced

¼ cup Chives, chopped ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper 1/8 tsp Salt 1/8 tsp Pepper

Cook corn in a large pot of boiling water until tender, about 5 – 6 minutes.

Reserve 3 tablespoons of water then drain corn.

Cut kernels from cobs.

Blend 1/3 of the kernels with 2 tablespoons of the reserved water until a thick paste forms.

Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add corn mixture until combined.

Stir in remaining corn kernels, red pepper, cayenne, salt and pepper.

See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Home Of The Week Get it all in Fairmont Riverside!

Awesome 4-bedroom bungalow is beautifully landscaped with stunning mountain views. Open floor plan, finished lower level, oversized garage and two covered decks complete the picture.

$399,900

MLS®

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CONDO FOR RENT

CONDO FOR SALE

MISC. FOR SALE

2-bdrm townhome, Blackforest Village/garage, references. $1,000/ mo, Ken Becker 250-342-1161.

Riverstone villas condo. 3-bdrms, 1 1/2 bath, large soaker tub, walkin shower, fireplace, 6 appliances, large open kitchen/dining, carpet, hardwood and lino, deck, gas heat, garage. Never smoked in, pets or renters, shows like new. $199,000.

250-342-7608. Condo fees paid for first year.

Wood fired Jamie Oliver forno oven, $2,500. Call Steve, 403-850-3612.

For rent to own. 2-bdrm, 2-bath townhomes-1 in Radium, 1 in Invermere. $1,000/mo + utilities.

Ken Becker, Realtor in B.C. Call 250342-1161.

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.

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

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

Executive Home for sale in popular Westridge community. 5-bdrm, spectacular views, fully finished, large 24x30 garage with studio/ man cave. See Kijiji ad #505298599.

Phone 250-342-8773.

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.

Open House, Saturday July 27th, 1-3 p.m., 1602 8th ave, Invermere #266293 on PropertyGuys.com MLS#: 2391662. $377,000

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.

2-bdrm, 2 full bath, W/D, F/S, dishwasher and microwave. R2000 certified. All on one floor. Located downtown close to shopping and beach. $285,000 or $30,000 cash and assumable mortgage at 3.5%.

Serious enquiries only. Call 250342-2274.

Aspen Condo, 4875 Radium Blvd. 1045 SF, 2-bdrm, 2-bath, underground parking, fully furnished, quiet location, like new.

Open House Saturday + Sunday 1-4 p.m. Call 250-341-7448.

MISC. FOR SALE

Kitchen Aid dishwasher, extra large Maytag washing machine, Viking stove with permanent burners, extra large Kenmore dryer, humidifier, single bed, byfold doors, speakers, Nintendo, 8 mm movie projector, ski’s, skates, ladies golf bag, pots and pans hanger, carpets, paintings, stroller and various kids toys. Call 403-246-6680.

NEW Boxed items everything: 2 American Standard Bathroom Sinks, Toilette Kohler elongated Bowl, Bath Tub Acri-tec R-drain, George Foreman new Large Split Grill w/new separate Grill Stand.

250-341-3477.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 2001 Kawasaki 800 Vulcan.

12,000 km. saddle bags, crash bar.

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

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

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

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

Delivery extra. Call 250-342-1268.

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

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

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

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 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.

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.

2007 chaparral 190 ssi boat for sale, excellent condition, low hours, 225 hp v-8. Call 403-815-2158.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

SERVICES

SERVICES Clutter for the dump? Have truck, will haul. Call Al at local number 1-250-417-1539.

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

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 FOR SALE 2006 Dodge Caravan, 4 door, black, AC, cruise 126,500 klms, Comes with extra winter tires, very clean, $8,500 OBO. Call 250-342-9636, leave a message.

CAMPING Holiday trailer, Vanguard 20 ft fully equipped travel trailer, sleeps 4 comfortably with bunk for one, tandem axle, 3-piece bathroom, kitchenette and awning. Call 250342-6060.

FITNESS Zumba Fitness - Julie Parent.

Summer classes are Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. at Copper Point Resort. $50/mo or drop in $10/class. For current class schedules over the summer check out my Facebook page Zumba Fitness - Julie Parent. For more information please contact Julie at 250-341-5474, email japarent@ telus.net .

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.

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

250-342-5089.

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

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HELP WANTED

photography studio & custom picture framing

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

…look for the red door behind the Invermere Dry Cleaners!

250-342-5102 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.

HELP WANTED 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.

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.

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

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

Invermere Sharpening. Carbide and steel sharpening services.

Contractors, restaurant, home/ garden, pet/hair. 250-341-5447.

330 Blair Street.

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 .

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HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

Front Desk Agent Wanted at Panorama Mountain Village.

Full-time 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

Snow School Instructors Wanted

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.

WANTED PROCESSOR OPERATORS for logging outfit in the Columbia Valley. Full time work with Benefits.

Contact: Chasse Holdings Ltd. Brady 250-342-1402 or Jacques 250-3421610.

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.

The Horsethief Pub is now hiring P/T or F/T experienced line cooks, $15.00 per hour/year round. Must be available weekends & evenings.

Apply in person to the Horsethief Creek Pub & Eatery, by email to horsethiefpub@telus.net or fax 250-347-9987.

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.

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.

Windy Café in Windermere is hiring a P/T server and bus person, apply in person or call 250-342-6001.

at Panorama Mountain Village.

Contract date December, 2013 Aril 19, 2014. Level 1 certification $12.00/hr, level 2 certificate $13.50/hr, level 3 certificate $15.50 - $18.00/hr, level 4 certificate $20.00 - $22.00/hr. Seasonal , fulltime. Your role as instructors is to introduce and develop a passion of snow sports to our guests. You will 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 The Kiosk in front of the BMO bank is looking for friendly, reliable and flexible people. Call Gordon at 250342-6605 or drop by.

The Horsethief Pub is now hiring P/T or F/T experienced Bartender/ Server, year round. Must be available weekends & evenings.

Apply in person to the Horsethief Creek Pub & Eatery, by email to horsethiefpub@telus.net or fax 250-347-9987.

Lordco Auto Parts is now hiring a full time position. Experience not required, wage depending on experience, position comes with benefits package. Apply in person at Lordco.

FOOD SERVICE COUNTER ATTENDANTS Gerry’s Gelati is looking for 2 Food Counter Attendants to work in our busy cafe.

The positions are full-time and year-round, starting as soon as possible.

Base wage is $11.25 per hour.

Please apply in person 1045 7th Avenue, Invermere, or send resume to gerry@gerrysgelati.com

TODAY IS JUST THE BEGINNING...

CAREER OPPORTUNITY Director of Care

Columbia Garden Village is seeking an experienced RN to join our manage ment team as a Director of Care. The Director of Care is responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of residential care in a positive team environment.

Competitive Wage & Benefits

Columbia Garden Village Invermere, BC 0911611 BC LTD o/a Tim Hortons 496 Highway 93/95 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K2

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

Food Counter Attendant Full-time/shift work

EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE MANAGER (HR)

Nights/overnights/early mornings/weekends $11.05/hour + medical/dental/group benefits.

Apply via email: timhortons.invermere@gmail.com

Employment Opportunity 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.

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

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As Kicking Horse Coffee’s “Defender of Culture”, it will be the responsibility of the Employee Experience Manager to be the onsite resource and ombudsmen for all day-to-day people related issues including recruiting, training and orientation, performance management, employee relations and communications, benefits and total compensation. Additionally, they will provide leadership and value added people practices support for managers that are aligned with Kicking Horse Coffee’s unique culture and anticipated business results.

In addition to being positive, dynamic and capable, they must, as a minimum possess 5 years of experience as a Human Resources generalist in a related industry, a bachelors degree in a related field (CHRP Certification is beneficial) and previous experience managing payroll and benefits administration functions.

If you are a creative and experienced HR leader with a proven track record of creating and successfully rolling out innovative People related practices and programs, then we would love to hear from you! For this and other awesome opportunities currently available, visit the Kicking Horse Coffee website at http://www. kickinghorsecoffee.com/en/resources/careers or forward us a copy of your resume: jobs@kickinghorsecoffee.com

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Join the A&W Team!

TODAY IS JUST THE BEGINNING...

APPLY NOW

WE’RE HIRING AT EAGLE RANCH

Opportunities Available:

Available immediately all kitchen positions from dishwashers to sous chef.

One full time beverage cart position also available.

Resumés accepted via email: cschneider@stonecreekresorts.com Our best is nothing without exceptional service.

LPN Columbia Garden Village - Ivy House Invermere, BC

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

Panorama Mountain Village cook positions hold the key to the financial success of a food service operation. The successful candidates must be able to work unattended in both a production atmosphere, and on some stations in the resort kitchens. This position requires basic butchery, sauce production, and salad preparation. Reporting directly to the Sous Chef, you must work well in a team environment and understand the need to maintaining a clean, organized work station.

Essential Functions: • Monitor all food in preparation and storage daily, to • To treat each dish as if you were serving it to your avoid spoilage family (take pride) • Follow recipe manual guide strictly to achieve • To work with a sense of fun and animation in order consistency in portion and taste to contribute to the guest experience • Prepare sufficient food quantities to meet business • Ability to work some hot stations of the kitchens of demands the resort • Ensure that each item leaving the kitchen has been • To constantly push personal skills forward accurately billed or requisitioned • Dedication to the highest quality with every plate • Explain the preparation of dishes/ specials to the leaving the kitchen at any time service staff in a clear manner • Proficiently set the day’s station for service • Achieve high standards of taste and presentation in • Ensure adherence to provincial health and safety each dish standards • • • •

Experience / Qualifications: 2+ years progressive experience in the Kitchen • Basic knowledge of the operation of Catering/ Basic Knife Set * Please inquire during interview if Conventions you do not have your own • Able to stand for long periods of time Experience in working some stations of a multiple • Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. outlet operation • Strong communication skills Great people skills, fun, energetic, out going This position pays between $10.50 and $15.00 / hr, dependent on experience. To view the full job descriptions and to apply on-line, please visit; www.panoramaresort.com/employment or contact Adam Hopper at adam.hopper@panoramaresort.com Full-time, year-round positions receive a comprehensive benefit and RRSP plan.

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

Job Posting

Panorama Mountain Village is hiring.

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A&W Invermere has openings for four full time food counter attendants.

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.

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Teen program returns to the Bugaboos

By Pat Morrow Conrad Kain Centennial Society “For the fifth consecutive year, teens from the Columbia and Kootenay valleys have realized the satisfaction of self-propelled sport and discovered the thrill of mountaineering in the world famous Bugaboo Provincial Park.

This climbing initiative was begun by the Conrad Kain Centennial Society in 2009 as a tribute to mountain guide Conrad Kain,” said CKCS chairman Pat Morrow.

Six students from Cranbrook’s excellent high school outdoor program at Mt Baker Secondary School, two from the equally excellent outdoor program at Kimberley’s Selkirk Secondary School and two from Invermere participated from July 12th to 14th.

To date, a total of 50 youths, ages 15 through 17 have honed their hiking, climbing and leadership skills in the granite spires. And it’s all been free of charge thanks to generous donations from local organizations and individuals.

Kimberley student Natasha Norton was pleased with the overall experience: “The entire mountain community was extraordinary. Everything from the glaciers and spires to the people and the ambience at the Conrad Kain hut all just fit together! I know the memories will never be forgotten, and I know I'll be back in the mountains as soon as possible!”

Due to exceptionally good weather, this is the first year the program has been able to reach the summit of one of the major peaks in the Bugaboos – in the past,

er ACMG guides Kirk Mauthner and Tim McAllister, and Canmore guide Jen Olson who led them to the tops of 3156 m Pigeon Spire, and 2728 m Eastpost Spire.

To see more photos, please visit www.conradkain. com, where East Kootenay/Columbia Valley students in grades 10 and 11 are invited to apply to the CKCS to join next year’s program.

Morrow expressed his appreciation to the sponsors for their investment in the development of environmental awareness and teamwork skills in the region’s youths: “The CKCS is especially grateful for annual support from the Columbia Basin Community Fund, BC Hydro, Canadian Mountain Holidays, BC Parks, the Alpine Club of Canada, the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides, parents of the teens who car pool to the trail head, and a Columbia Basin Trust Youth Grant which helped to make this year’s trip another great success story.”

This year also marks the centennial of the first ascent of Mt Robson, highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.

The CKCS is working with the ACC to establish a commemorative camp near Berg Lake in late August, and TO THE TOP — From front to back, Ethan Vandenbrink, two “graduates” of the Bugaboos Teens program from Shannon Ryan, Micaela Mauthner and Koeye McAllister previous years, Graham Kinley from Invermere, and near the top of Pigeon Spire, with the dramatic backdrop of Curtis Hall from Cranbrook have been invited to join Howser Spires.

Photo by Kirk Mauthner the camp. Mountain guide Conrad Kain and Albert MacCarthy, both of whom would settle in the Invermere foggy and rainy conditions have restricted them to gla- area, and Bill Foster, a government representative from cier travel and scrambling up minor peaks.

Victoria, made the first confirmed ascent of the peak Senior BC Park Ranger Craig Browne joined Wilm- during an ACC camp in August, 1913.

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Valley Churches

FAITH

Life is full of choices

By Pastor Wayne Frater Radium Christian Fellowship Church Every day we have choices to make.

Are we going to believe that God is in control, and that good things, great and wonderful, are in store?

Or do we go around worried, negative, expecting the worst?

When we activate faith in God, the greatest force in the universe goes to work. Every problem we have may look big when it's right there in front of us, but you know what?

Our God is bigger, a whole lot bigger.

He spoke the universe into being. He can sure sort out our problems. He cares for us.

Faith says, “That health problem is not permanent, I am going to get over it.”

Faith says, “God is the suppler of all my needs.”

Faith says, “My best days are still ahead.”

What a promise, that God is looking after us. God’s favour in our lives is not for a season, it is for a lifetime.

We have to take control and turn our thoughts around; we have to turn from fear to faith; we have to trust the Lord that He knows what He is doing.

God is telling us, “Don’t worry, no weapon formed against us will prosper.” (Is 54:17) “The Lord is my light and my salvation — so why should I be afraid? The LORD is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?”

(Psalms 27:1) “So, what do you think? With God on our side like this, how can we lose? If God didn’t hesitate to put everything on the line for us, embracing our condition and exposing himself to the worst by sending his own Son, is there anything else he wouldn’t gladly and freely do for us?” (Romans 8:31-33) “I’m absolutely convinced that nothing—nothing living or dead, angelic or demonic, today or tomorrow, high or low, thinkable or unthinkable — absolutely nothing can get between us and God’s love because of the way that Jesus our Master has embraced us.”

(Romans 8:38-39)

The Candyman can The Olde Time Candy Shoppe in Radium is managed using a “Mom and Pop” approach by William Nolin (above).

“I play many games with my guests and want to provide them with an enjoyable and memorable experience, not just a purchase of candy,” says Mr. Nolin.

Below, students from Golde’s Lady Gray Elementary School and Edgewater Elementary School simultaneously arrive at the Olde Time Candy Shoppe and are givem a crack at a pinata.

Photos submitted

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, July 28th 10:30 a.m.: JOINT SERVICE with Valley Christian Assembly ...at the lake, in front off Pynelogs.

Pastor Murray Wittke ministering.

Pastor Trevor Hagan 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED 9 a.m.: Worship at All Saint’s, Edgewater 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 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

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Mountain Flowers

NEW MENu!

Don’t miss the famous Sunday Brunch or All You Can Eat Pasta Wednesdays.

Bear’s Paw Bar & Grill

NEW MENu!

Spend your summer evenings on the sunny patio overlooking the pools. Sip and savour the new daily drink specials.

The Cookhouse

NEW! At SPruCE GrovE CAMPGrouNd Serving burgers, home cut fries, ice cream and poutine!

NEW!

Misty Waters Café

NEW tAkEout MENu!

Choose something great to go, or stay and enjoy the splurge worthy Wilder Berry Sundae.

Golf Course Dining dAPPEr’S LANdiNG

• 2 for 1 Pizza Tuesdays • Prime Rib Thursdays Only $18.95

MouNtAiNSidE CLuBhouSE • Steak Sandwich Wednesdays • Fish & Chip Fridays Only $11.95

There’s something for everyone!

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