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Lee Masslow (left) and John Kelly (right) of Calgary pass through a square at the Columbia Valley Twirlers’ dance event at the Radium Seniors Hall on Friday, September 6th. The small Edgewater-based square dancing club drew dancers from around Alberta to the weekend-long event, which featured callers Rick and Kathy Utter from Moyie Springs, Idaho and John and Pat Curzon from High River, Alberta. See more photos on page 27.

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VALLEY NEWS

Backcountry recreation process resumes, despite government withdrawal

By Greg Amos Pioneer Staff The Columbia Valley Recreation Access Council met for the first time in five months on Tuesday, September 10th, but with a notable absence of two provincial government representatives who attended the last meeting, in April.

Peter Holmes, a Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations habitat biologist in Invermere, and Doug Martin, a Natural Resource Operations representative from Cranbrook, were absent after being directed not to attend the three and half hour meeting by their superiors — a move that was met with renewed resolve from the 16 individuals attending the meeting.

While the group solidified terms of reference and action planning at the meeting, the first order of business was to find a way to get the provincial government back to the table.

“We should goad them, embarass them, and politically pressure them,” said Lyle Wilson, the owner of Nipika Mountain Resort.

“I personally feel the provincial government has betrayed our trust,” said Wildsight member Juri Peepre.

“It’s Crown land, and the government has a responsibility to manage uses on Crown land.”

Regional District of East Kootenay Area G representative Gerry Wilkie told the group he heard from Mr. Holmes two weeks ago that they were told not to be at the meetings, which Wilkie said came as a surprise, as he believed the government was ready to participate.

Mr. Holmes and Mr. Martin will be available to answer post-meeting questions from the committee and to provide reference materials on request, he said.

But the lack of the provincial representatives at the meeting resulted in no representatives for motorized use sectors, such as ATVs or snowmobiles, attending the meeting. The council agreed it will likely take the prov-

ince being at the table to lure those sectors back, and will be crucial in terms of securing more funding for the process through the Columbia Basin Trust.

“If the motorized interests aren’t here, we’ll have to do our best to represent their interests until they do show up,” said moderator David Savage, whose tab for the Tuesday meeting was covered on a one-time basis by the Trust.

A delegation comprised of Dave Zehnder of the Windermere District Farmers’ Institute, Lyle Wilson, Ktunaxa research and planning manager Craig Paskin, Gerry Wilkie, and Canadian Tire owner Craig Knapp volunteered to come up with a strategy on how to reengage provincial representatives in the process. They aim to have that plan ready by the end of September.

“You don’t neccessarily need government staff at the table,” commented Mr. Paskin, wryly adding that the government has shown they don’t really believe in planning.

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Alleged arson case adjourned until mid October

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff An Invermere man charged with arson in relation to last winter’s Columbia Eagle fire in Fairmont Hot Springs had his case adjourned until next month.

Kris Weller has been charged with arson causing property damage and will make his next appearance in Invermere provincial court on Tuesday, October 15th.

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Invermere lawyer Buffy Blakley represented Mr. Weller in court in Invermere on Monday, September 9th, but could not be reached for comment on the story before The Pioneer’s press deadline.

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• On Friday, September 6th at 12:49 p.m., the Columbia Valley detachment received a complaint of a garage door found open in the 1200 block of 9th Street.

Someone had gone through the two vehicles parked in the garage. A Tom Tom GPS and a fleece blanket were reported stolen from the vehicles.

• On Friday, September 6th at 1 p.m., property that was possibly stolen from a vehicle was found on the ground near the Stations of the Cross in Radium. A large knife, a pipe and a cell phone were recovered.

• On Friday, September 6th at 6:30 p.m., Columbia Valley detachment members were called to assist the Golden detachment to attend and close down the highway near Spillimacheen due to a flash flood during the recent heavy rainfall. A number of areas in the Golden area had flooding and mud debris issues.

• On Saturday, September 7th at 2 a.m., while conducting patrols in the town area near Bud’s Bar, a 48year-old male from Calgary was found to be intoxicated and suffering from a deep wound to the forehead. The male was driven to the hospital by police. A witness approached the police and provided a few details. The male remained at the hospital for treatment. The investigation is continuing.

• On Saturday, September 7th at 9:48 a.m., the Columbia Valley detachment received a complaint of mischief at the Copper Point Golf Course. A vehicle had entered the golf course property and driven over turf on the 12th fairway.

• On Sunday, September 8th, while patrolling the town area near the local bars, Constable Myers exited his vehicle to speak to a number of patrons. While in conversation with the friendly crowd, a 47-year-old intoxicated male from Calgary decided to approach the group, including Cst. Myers, and began to make sexist, offending remarks to the females in the group. Cst. Myers politely encouraged the male to return to his friends and wait for the taxi. The male refused and continued with his offensive remarks. Cst. Myers once again cautioned the intoxicated male to return to his friends and wait for the taxi. The male once again refused and now turned his obnoxious intoxicated comments directly towards Cst. Myers. Cst. Myers went S/Sgt on the male and lodged

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• On Sunday, September 8th, the detachment responded to a disturbance/assault complaint in the 4800 block of McKay Street in Radium. A male and female were both intoxicated and in an argument.

The 56-year-old male struck the female with a walking stick, resulting in minor injuries. The investigation is continuing.

Ben the Rat — A Trilogy in Four Parts: Part II The bathroom was pretty small and if the rat was in there, I decided I should be able to find it. My fear, however, was that by moving things around it would jump out at me. I used my flashlight to move things around with no luck. Started by lifting up cloth towels, again expecting it to jump out. In my opinion, I turned the place upside down to the point I was satisfied that it was no longer in the bathroom. I looked back at the door and noticed there was a small space between the door and floor that I thought a rat could get under and back into the house. I go back out and it was clear KJ, who was relating his hero stories, was not happy to see me come out. I explained the rat probably ran under the door given the space allowed. The girls insisted the rat was in the bathroom as it was too large to get under the door.

KJ agreed and told me to go back and look. He walks me back to the bathroom and advises me that things are looking good, he just needs a little more time. Back I go.

Again, I failed to find the rat and I stand back wondering where did I not look. Then I see what I missed. On the tank of the toilet is a doily type cloth. I walked up to the tank and looked behind and there, hanging onto the cloth with it’s claws and huge biceps, was the biggest rat I have ever seen. I use the flashlight to knock it off the cloth and it hangs in there. I hit it harder and it lands on the floor. I see the true size of this rat and I jump on the toilet seat. The rat sprints to the door and collides with it, making a huge thud. Loud enough that KJ on the other side says “What?,” thinking I knocked on the door.

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Valley feeling the sting of summer wasp influx Aggressive behaviour combined with a poisonous stinger make wasps a difficult insect to appreciate, and an increased population throughout the province this summer has resulted in many tourism-dependent businesses taking unprecedented measures.

“Wasps are always an issue around the pool deck, but it’s never been as bad as this year,” said Steve Pratt, a supervisor at Parks Canada.

“We have signs up [at the Radium Hot Springs pools] warning people about wasps, and we had little containers to try and collect them.”

It was the first summer that Parks Canada took these actions to deal with an abundance of wasps.

The employees, however, are limited in their options with organic methods to deal with the issue.

But even though this is worst Mr. Pratt said the wasps have ever been, the number of visitors has not declined, he said.

“We have Sting Stop as part of their first aid supply; we had to dispense quite a few of those this summer,” he said.

Peter Panneton, owner of The Bistro restaurant in Invermere, said he has also noticed the increased number of wasps.

“This year has been the worst; every four or five years they seem to become abundant,” he said to The Pioneer.

Mr. Panneton has also set sugarbaited traps around his patio, and said he’s already removed four nests from the building.

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“I constantly check the building for new nests. That’s all you can do really, and you have to be diligent; they’re really prolific.”

The pesky insects haven’t hurt his business, he said, “but it sure chases the customers back inside,” he said.

The problem hasn’t dwindled down yet, and Mr. Panneton is waiting for the first frost to bring relief.

One factor which allows wasps to flourish is a dry summer season, but the full reason for the greater amount of wasps this summer is not known.

“I don’t think anyone SWEET-SEEKER — Ruining everything knows for sure; it isn’t cut and from a glass of apple juice to backyard dried,” said Claudia Copley, barbecue parties, everybody in the valley seems who works as the entomology to be noticing the wasps this summer.

Photo by Dan Walton collection manager at the Royal B.C. Museum in Victoria. aren’t effective at this time of year.

“A milder winter would mean “I don’t think at this time of that more queen wasps would survive. the year that much will deter them; How cold it gets in the winter and how they’re pretty determined to get at wet it is in the spring — wasps really your sweet drinks or any meat that are subject to the vagaries of temperayou’re eating,” she said. “Their poputure, being cold-blooded insects.” lations are high, so they’re feeding a But she did say that there is lot of young and taking care of themsome merit to having wasps around. selves, and there are a lot of them.”

“They eat other insects primarily; Ms. Copley doesn’t recommend they eat caterpillars and anything that the use of aerosol sprays, and the might cause trouble for you in your Ministry of Environment reminds garden, so they’re quite beneficial.” property owners to consider where When they nest where people the stream of pesticide that misses congregate, however, she advises the nest will land. Following use of property owners to knock the nest the spray, exposed nests should be out of place during the evening removed as soon as the wasps have when the wasps sleep, before a quick been killed. The ministry also said to retreat into a building. “They’ll abanwear rubber gloves and disperse the don the nest,” she said. nest to ensure that birds don’t eat the She said that mock wasp nests poisoned larvae left inside.

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PERSPECTIVE Historical Lens

Province must get RAC on track

What do Golden, Cranbrook and Elkford have that the Columbia Valley does not?

There are plenty of cheeky answers to that question, but my point — that those areas all have a recreational access plan, put in place with the support of the provincial government — is becoming a serious concern.

Many in the valley roll their eyes when the subject of the Columbia Valley Recreation Access Council (CVRAC) comes up, but as a tourism destination with an abundance of backcountry attractions, not having a plan in place is something that could come back to bite the valley a couple decades from now.

While meetings resumed on Tuesday, September 10th with a three-and-a-half hour marathon meeting at the Invermere Community Centre (coincidentally held on the first day of hunting season), the progress achieved by the process would be far more certain if representatives from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations were back at the table.

The access council, for their part, would be wise to let the public and stakeholders know that the proces has evolved beyond its initial awkward stages, where many rightly accused the forum of having an antidevelopment and anti-Jumbo bias.

I’ve covered meetings over the past year, and can say that the group has acknowledged the need to be inclusive, and is pursuing an equal say for all sectors represented. Now it’s up to the province to recognize that, and get their people back in the mix at meetings.

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Stupendous spuds, 1931 Windermere’s Hugh Fuller won the award for Best Sample and Certified Seed Potatoes at the 1931 Provincial Potato Show. The award was presented by George M. Murray, the publisher of Country Life in B.C. The location is unknown, though the picture was snapped by Victoria photographer Edgar Fleming. The photo itself, from the Joe and Eileen Fuller collection, bears the message: “Hugh, with best wishes, Kitty.” The background plaque can be found in the Windermere Valley Museum.

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Jumbo opposition not victorious Dear Editor:

Jumbo clarification On the Pioneer’s website, a photo running with the September 6th story “Farnham excavator use under investigation” mistakenly identified the excavator in the photo as one used by Glacier Resort’s Ltd. In fact, the exvator was one used by the Canadian Olympic Development Agency in the mid-2000s. The Pioneer apologizes for any confusion website readers may have experienced.

As a neutral observer, I must respond to my friend Jim Galloway’s letter of last week. As usual, he has his facts completely backwards. In court, the blockade people promised to not repeat their illegal actions so Glacier Resorts Ltd. took the high road again, and held back on their action, but did not withdraw it, in case the blockade resumes. Knowing they had no legal grounds, the blockade team “folded like a cheap tent,” as Jim puts it.

The blockade did in actual fact block the road, and also verbally told the Glacier Resorts workers they would not let them through.

How the Jumbo opposition can claim any type of victory when the judge awarded all costs to Glacier Resorts shows just how delusional and desperate the group is.

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Not enjoying Second Opinion Dear Editor: In response to the article that was written in last week’s (September 6th) Pioneer by Andrew Watt (Second Opinion, page 16), I am appalled and saddened that you allowed this to be posted. If it was meant to be tongue in cheek, I just don’t get your humour, Mr. Watt.

I really do not find it funny whatsoever.

How is it that you can distinguish one per cent of 100 per cent of the people who seem to set you off so much that in your article you call them zeroes? How can you make statements like “If I gave discounts to the mentally ill, your purchase would be free”?

Is there a formula you use? Wow, business must be booming. You go on to list other statements about your customers that are out of line, disrespectful, and down-

right hurtful. I for one would never consider shopping in your dungeon where you have so much time to drum up so many negative thoughts of your customers.

May I remind you these customers are people too. They took the time to visit your so-called store but after reading your article, I sure won’t.

I have always enjoyed the people of this valley, in fact, I have always supported the hard-working retailers alike.

However, in this case, I think you have gone overboard with your seedy thoughts — you even stated that some of these are things you have said or wished you had said already to your customers — really?

I guess I must be in that one per cent group that you feel are all zeroes. Not funny.

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Quality water for Windermere Dear Editor: I have been a Windermere resident for the past 14 years. Every year we go through the same problem with the drinking water: the boil water notice goes up in June and remains up for about a month. At that point the boil water notice is taken down and the turbidity sign remains.

This sign says the turbidity is fair.

This should be unacceptable to all Windermere residents. I can’t understand why all residents would not have the best quality drinking water as a priority for the safety of their families. We are spending a lot of money on bottled water every year to ensure we don’t get sick from the poor water quality that comes to our homes. I am certain that through a proper explanation of the cost to each

resident to upgrade our current water supply, and an independent review of the quality of our water we are now receiving, all residents will agree to a tax increase to cover these costs.

I am aware that the residents turned down an opportunity to address upgrading our water a while back, but I think the right information on the quality of water we are now using in our homes by an independent party will influence us to do the right thing for all families living in Windermere.

It is something we can no longer overlook for the safety of our families. How can you possibly weigh the health of your families against a small tax increase?

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To our many patrons and friends, I thank you. Many musicians have played the McToogle’s stage and patio over the past 10 years. In fact, too many to list. However, some have played the duration and deserve mention: The O’Sullivans and Bernie Evans, Marty and Eli Beingessner, my old friend John Cronin, and my musical partners, my son Fraser and my dear friend Bruce Childs. You brought a lot of joy to many people, including children.

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By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The Valley Fitness Society is celebrating 25 years in Invermere and is holding a special street party this weekend to mark the anniversary.

The nonprofit society was officially registered on August 22nd, 1988, about a year after it first formed and started leasing the facility that is today known as the Valley Fitness Centre.

The party will include, among other things, a 1980s theme party with music and costumes, many fitness-oriented activities and programs, a silent auction, a 50/50 draw, barbeque and food vendors (Kicking Horse Coffee, Safta’s and Fuze). Proceeds will go to the society.

“It’s an amazing part of the community and it’s great that the community has been able to support it for so long,” said the centre’s current manager Helen Breau.

The society and centre’s objective is to increase the health of valley residents by offering them the chance to get and stay fit. A board of directors is in charge of operating the society and centre and run them mostly from the money earned through memberships. All revenue generated is re-investing into improving and maintaining the facility. There are 950 members this

year, although Ms. Breau said probably half of those are punch card memberships and the other half are full memberships.

“It’s a really exciting time,” she said. “There’s been a lot of passion put into the centre to get it where it is today.”

The building that would become the fitness centre was built by the Invermere Inn in 1984 and run privately until the society took it over in 1987.

The society bought the building for $100,000 in 1994 and managed to pay it off and renovate it on a limited budget in just nine years.

“We grow year to year,” said Ms. Breau.

The centre now has a weight room, cardio room and a women-only fitness room as well as a studio for yoga, Zumba, body blast and a bunch of other fitnessrelated classes.

“We have a big following of seniors and we do a lot of seniors’ groups and classes,” said Ms. Breau, adding that although there are many seniors the centre caters to all age groups.

“I really feel lucky to be part of the centre,” said Ms. Breau, adding she has been manager there for seven years.

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By Steve Hubrecht, Pioneer Staff A washout on Farnham Creek Road has temporarily cut access to the area, putting a small hold on Glacier Resort Ltd.’s plans to press ahead with summer skiing and build lifts and leaving the Citizens for Jumbo Wild checkpoint camp and a few other backcountry users stranded for the time being.

Last weekend’s heavy rain created the wash out on kilometer 42 of the road, 11 kilometers below the camp, leaving nine people and five vehicles stuck on the other side – unless those stranded opt for the long walk out.

“The rain last Friday washed boulders down an avalanche chute from a pocket glacier, completely wiped out the road and moved the creek channel

30 metres away. The only way in or out is to hop, skip and jump the creek on foot,” said camp member and occasional spokesperson K. Linda Kivi, in a press release.

Ms. Kivi walked out on Sunday with another checkpoint group member.

“According to locals, this is an unusual event for this time of year and could be the result of climate change,” said Ms. Kivi in the press release.

Engineering tech Len Palajak with the Ministry of Forests in Cranbrook said that Canfor has a permit for that section of the road.

“They (Canfor) are responsible and will be checking it out today (Monday, September 9th),” said Mr. Palajak in the press release.

The Farnham Creek road branches off the Horsethief Creek forest service road northwest of Invermere.

Canfor advises all motorists using area forestry roads to use Extreme Caution while travelling. Heavy logging truck traffic is present from 4 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday as well as industrial activity on weekends in several areas. Increased log hauling is occurring on the River, Lodgepole, Harvey, Flathead, Hawkins, Goat River, Lumberton, Sundown/Sunrise, Bull River, Whiteswan, Findlay, Kootenay, Westside Road North, Settlers/Palliser, Raven Head, Brewer, Horsethief, Spillmacheen and Beaverfoot road systems.

Canfor wishes to thank everyone for your co-operation in helping to keep our area forestry roads safe.

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Hot pools could be used better Dear Editor: On August 9th you published a letter from a Jessica Fairhart asking for input regarding recreation facilities in Radium Hot Springs.

There are things the village is doing now, like Music on Main, that are working wonders. We really enjoyed it, especially the local groups — it’s entertainment at its finest.

They say Radium is a tourist town. It could be, but the mills are helping too — remember last year? I know it can’t be, but the idea of making the Radium Lodge a diabetic’s clinic and spa could help as well.

I could see patients staying there and relatives staying in some of the many vacant motel units in town. However, Parks Canada is a little short of common sense here as well as in other parts of Canada. The hot pool is quite an asset to Radium, but could be utilized a lot better; why not do it? It is walking distance from the town.

Mountain runoff A paraglider runs to take off Mt. Swansea on Saturday, August 31st. This scene was captured on camera

by Karen Miller, who was part of a group of fliers from Calgary. This was their last flight of what they described as a “spectacular” day.

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The Rotary Club of Invermere thanks each and every person who volunteered to make the 18th Annual Loop the Lake event a great success! Your time and talents are much appreciated.

Registration Safety & Driver Sue Miller, Cathy Evans, Shirley Weiss, Ursel Mauthner

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Dave McGrath, Pedro Cebulka, Karissa Pritchard, Sara O’Flanagan, Sara Prosley, Sue Miller, Dave Marchant, Dave & Carol Dunlop

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Kathy Evans, Carol, Al Miller, Skyla Sam

Rotarians

Milt Deck, Herman Mauthner, Bruce McLaughlin, Les Zuffa, Dale Johnson, Don Miller, Wayne Rossington, Randy Brash, Mike Bradford, Peter McIsaac, Andy Stuart-Hill, Barb Smith, Yvonne Redeker, Eric Redeker, Ken Fisher, Ken Adams, Todd Fisher, Ida Daggett, Russ Daggett, Sara Worley, Dave Penner, John Tames, Peter Evans, Rick Andruschuk, Darryl Smith, Dan.

Catrien Dainard (First Aid), Don Devlin & Larry Clinton (Bus Drivers), Columbia Valley Rockies Hockey, Walker’s Repair and Golden life donated buses.

Water Stations and Course

Roscoe Dalke, Jeanette Riches, Iris Grolla, Dave & Irene Hall, Anita Deck, Rick & Helen Tamasi, Christine Symonds, Pat Andruschuk, Sue Miller, Elaine Johnston, Melvin & Jean Hemmelgarn, Al Miller, Cathy Gazzard, Wolfgang & Josette Jarche, Toni Broadfoot, Christy Kerluke, Cindy Gillman, Maria Kloos, Mark Taylor, Sobeys, Kristine & Dieter Soellner, Blaine Nestor, Ursel Mauthner, Linda Madson, Stacy Eaton, Melanie Genest, Murtle Murphy, Tanis & Trevor Wareham, Colleen Duncan, Joan Galloway, Mike Ridewood, John Masters, Brian Wesley, John & Joan Rouse, Nat McGrath, Marko Shehovac.

Kind Donations

Sobeys, Dairyland, Peter Banga - Quality Bakery, Lions Club for donating the grill tables and chairs.

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The father-daughter duo of Holly and Jon will be bringing their tasteful acoustic blues to the Pynelogs Cultural Centre on Thursday, September 19th. The musicians from Winlaw — Holly Hyatt on vocals and bass and her father Jon Burden on slide guitar, acoustic guitar and vocals — will play tunes from their recenly-released CD, 1929.

See story on page 14.

Out & About Your weekly guide to what’s happening around the Columbia Valley PAGE 13

Lunch on the Pynelogs Waterfront Deck What does ART mean to you?

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Movie Review: Star Trek - Into Darkness Reviewed by Lizzie Midyette Following the story of the dynamic relationship between James Tiberius Kirk and Spock on board The Enterprise, Star Trek: Into Darkness is another piece in the puzzle filling in the back story before the renowned TV series picks it up, taking the crew to boldly go where… oh you know how that part goes.

Our favourite crew members from the original series are also once again affectionately reincarnated (there’s even a tribble on board), although I would have given anything to enjoy a cameo from George Takei (who played Mr. Sulu)!

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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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Sunday, September 15th • 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: The 14th Annual Windermere Fall Fair & Scarecrow Festival at the Windermere Community Hall. Scarecrow parade, a kids zone with crafts and games, contests for ‘best’ in category, including a sunflower and pumpkin contest. Local vendors can contact Gracie Boake at 250-342-0589 to book their tables, and please feel free to contact the committee via email at info@windermerecommunity.ca for further information. Volunteers are always needed….come out, join the fun and help support our community!

Monday, September 16th • 7:00 p.m.: BINGO at the Canal Flats Civic Centre.

Wednesday, September 18th

Toby Theatre • Theatre closed September 1st - 19th.

Friday, September 13th • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Meadow Creek Kokanee Spawning Channel is open for viewing from 10:00 a.m.

- 2:00 p.m. daily, when bear activity is at its minimum.

Gates will be closed at all other times. Run lasts from late August to early October, with peak viewing time in the first two weeks of September. Spawning channel is located 4 km northwest of Meadow Creek off Highway 31. For more information: 250-354-6333.

• 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Climbing at Laird with the Summit Youth Centre, leaving the Summit at 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 14th • 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Invermere Farmers’ Market.

• 10:00 a.m.: 2nd annual Motorcycle Toy run. Meet at Kootenay Coffee Works at 10:00 a.m., leaving at 10:45 a.m. Route will be the Golden Triangle: Invermere through the park to Lake Louise, Golden, and back to Invermere. Open to All Riders. Please bring a toy or money donation for the Invermere Christmas Bureau.

• 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 80’s Street Party at Valley Fitness Centre. Join us for our street party lunch and free open day classes. Silent auction, 50/50 draw, door prizes, fun for the kids and more. One-year membership goes to the best 80’s outfit of the day. For more info contact 250-342-2131.

• 4:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Karaoke night at the Summit Youth Centre .

• A la Carte with Alex Fong exhibition at The Artym

• 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Author visit and reading with Vern Morrow (memoir from 1943 in the Third Reich) and Robert Clark (Trig Carlyle series) at the Invermere Public Library. Refreshments will be served. For more info, contact the library at 250-342-6416, or go online: invermere.bclibrary.ca.

• 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.: Invermere Judo Club 2013-14 Registration at the Judo Hall across from Peppi’s Pizza, 12th St and 8th Ave. Details on our website www.invermerejudo.com.

• 7:00 p.m.: BINGO at the Windermere Community Hall. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. For more info, contact Gracie at 341-1548 or info@windermerecommunity.ca.

•Locals Night at Earl Grey Lodge. After the success of “Flush the Floods away” and the many requests for another night, we will be providing a “Fall into Fall” 3 course $35.00 set menu. Please contact us to book places as the last event was a sellout and we don’t wish to disappoint. Any musicians who want to turn it into an impromptu jam night more than welcome (we have the piano, guitar and assorted other instruments). Email: info@earlgreylodge.com Web: earlgreylodge.com

Thursday, September 19th • 3:30 p.m.: Hiking the Hoodoos with the Summit Youth Centre, leaving from DTSS. Registration needed.

Friday, September 20th • 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Columbia Basin Environmental Educational Network (CBEEN) will host a preconference expo as part of the British Columbia School

Trustees Association Kootenay Boundary Branch Trustees (BCSTA KBB) AGM. The Expo is free of charge and is open to the public. Plan to join in the fun and to learn more about all of the CBEEN programs and presentations that are available to all KBB schools. No registration required.

• 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Tourism Radium’s 2nd Annual Rockin’ on Main.

• 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Pool tournament starting at 8:00 p.m. at the Summit Youth Centre.

• 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Columbia Valley Classics 24th Annual Autumn Car Show & Shine registration, Radium Seniors Hall.

• 7:00 p.m.: Opening Plenary for the BCSTA KBB AGM. Thoughtstream founders Jim Firstbrook and Dave MacLeod will lead a discussion and share their insights into Thoughtstream’s success as a thriving and growing Kootenay based high tech company (Fulcrum Solutions). This event is open to the public and free. No registration required.

Saturday, September 21st • 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.: Columbia Valley Classics 24th Annual Autumn Car Show & Shine Pancake Breakfast Hosted by the Radium Fire Department, Radium Seniors Hall.

• 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Shoreline clean up, leaving the Summit Youth Centre at 9:30 a.m.

• 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Columbia Valley Classics 24th Annual Autumn Car Show. At The Springs driving range.

• 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Tourism Radium’s Rockin’ on Main. More info at Tourism Radium/Visitor Info Centre.

• 4:00 p.m.: Columbia Valley Classics 24th Annual Autumn Car Show Cruise to Invermere. Starts on Main Street, Radium.

• September 21st - 29th. Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. Register today at ShorelineCleanup.ca or call 1-877-427-2422.

Sunday, September 22nd • 1:30 p.m.: Giving Back community golf tournament at Windermere Valley Golf Course. Four Person Scramble. Entry fee is $90/person. Includes golf, dinner, tee gift, and prizes. Join us for a great afternoon of fun and frivolity for a great cause, the Windermere Community Association Youth Centre.

Presented by The Valley Echo and Windermere Valley Golf Course. Fees must be paid at time of entry. Please contact the Windermere Valley Golf Course Pro Shop at 250-342-3004 to register.

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Father and daughter rockin’ the blues at Pynelogs harmony and rhythm a lot, and he’s an exceptional guitar player and has great voicing, a really good grounding in the blues, and knows lots of great chords,” Holly said.

Raised by exceptional guitarist Jon Burdon, Guests at Thursday’s show in Invermere will experiHolly Hyatt discovered a strong connection to her fa- ence Holly bringing both electric and upright bass to ther through music, and the father-daughter team now life, while Jon will share his take on the slide and acousperform together as the blues duo, Holly and Jon. tic guitar — and together they’ll be delivering the vocals.

The pair, currently touring to promote the release of “Playing live, we do a lot of live harmonies and imtheir third album, 1929, will be performing together at provisations, so the songs expand even more from what Pynelogs on Thursday, September 19th. we recorded on the album,” said Holly. “We like to talk “We’ve been playing professionally together for the to the audience and do a little bit of storytelling about past ten years, and off and on all throughout my up- the blues and who we are.” bringing,” Holly told The Pioneer. “I think I was about Their 1929 album, which they’re currently five years old and and he was strumming guitar and I promoting, has been receiving airplay in Australia, was humming along, and he said, ‘Oh, this kid’s in tune Britain, and the U.S. and has a melody.’ “ It has more focus on By the time she was the acoustic blues genre ten, Holly was performthan their previous reing as a guest vocalist at cords, said Holly. her father’s live shows.

She described one of As a teenager, she began the tracks on the album as writing music with her a concept song that pulls dad and the two were listeners onto a train goperforming entire shows ing back in time to the together. beginning of blues, referShe describes their encing iconic blues artists music as a mix of roots along the way. and blues, with some The show, which folk and alt-country in will be a CD release for the mix.

1929, begins at 8 p.m.

“It’s always been a and tickets are $10 at nice mix because I’m the door. To learn more a bassist and a vocalist, FAMILY TIES —Daughter-father blues duo Holly and Jon play about their music, visit centred around melody, Pynelogs on September 19th.

Photo by Sean Arthur Joyce www.hollyandjon.com .

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

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

PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR 2014 Application forms for organizations which might be eligible for a Permissive Tax Exemption are now available at the Municipal Office, 914 – 8th Avenue and on our website at www.invermere.net (under Your Government, Documents Library, Applications and Forms, Permissive Tax Exemption).

A Permissive Tax Exemption is a means for Council to support organizations within the community which further council’s objectives of enhancing quality of life and delivering of services economically. A Permissive Tax Exemption is strictly at the discretion of the District of Invermere Council.

The application forms are for a full or partial tax exemption for 2014 property taxes as per regulations set out in the Community Charter.

To be eligible, nature of the organization must be: • Not-for-profit organization • Charitable or philanthropic organization • An athletic or service club or association • Care facility or licensed private hospital • Partner of the municipality by agreement under s.225 of the Community Charter • Other local authority • Organization eligible under s.220 statutory exemption (e.g. public worship, senior home, hospital) Deadline for the receipt of applications is September 20th, 2013.

Please call our office at 250-342-9281 if you require any additional information.

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WINDERMERE FALL FAIR & SCARECROW FESTIVAL SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2013 11:00 AM TO 4:00 PM • Scarecrows need to be dropped off at the hall on Friday between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.

• Pumpkins, sunflowers, veggies, photography drop off Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

• Live Scarecrow parade assembly behind the White House at 10:30 a.m.

• You must be inside the grounds to see the parade which will start at 11 a.m.

Best in Fair Scarecrow will be awarded a Grand Prize from Fairmont Mountain Resort!

Schedule of Events: Doors open ...10:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m... Watermelon eating contest for kids Music by Second Winds & Kimberley Band ...10:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m... Wife carrying race Scarecrow parade assembly behind the White House ...10:30 a.m. 1:45 p.m... Awards - Best in Fair Parade begins, fair is open ...11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m... Performance by Arabian Spice dancers Best live scarecrows ...11:30 a.m. 2:15 p.m... Foam Splashdown by the Windermere Fire Dept.

Rolf Heer woodcarving demo ...11:45 a.m. 2:30 p.m... Music by Jade Bowen Music by L8 ...12:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m... Magic show by The Amazing Jeremy Music by Stacey DeCosse ...1:00 p.m. 3:30 pm... Music by Marty & Eli

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FUN-LOVIN’ FONG — Painter Alex Fong is known for his fun, whimsical style, exemplified by this piece titled “... is that the way it is?” Mr. Fong will be painting at the Artym the evening of September. 14th.

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By Deanna Berrington The Artym Gallery The Artym Gallery is, as always, ecstatic to have Alex Fong back at the gallery this Saturday, September 14th.

This will be the last evening reception of the season, the last hurrah of the summer! Alex will be creating a painting, and there will also be the opportunity for everyone to try their hand with a paintbrush!

The reception is on Saturday evening between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., and anyone who attends the reception can enter their name to win an original Alex Fong painting.

Alex is a very popular artist; his whimsical paintings of chickadees with his trademark confetti dots are always a source of joy and happiness. For Alex, creating paintings that express and inspire positivity in the viewer is very important.

“I always want to tell a good story, rather than a bad one,” he said. “People say that those who make art that makes the viewer feel good aren’t real artists; I feel the opposite. I think that there is enough bad news in the world.

Making people feel good is important.”

Fong has been painting professionally for 33 years, and it’s evident that he is honing his style and refining his painting technique, and just getting better with every show.

“I should be better at year 35” Alex jokes.

Much beloved by locals, Alex is very fond of Invermere as well, especially one particular resident: Rusty the Moose.

“I love Rusty,” he said. “The painting I’ll do at the show will be of him, but all shined up”.

Alex will also do a pencil sketch of Rusty on canvas; everyone at the show will be encouraged to paint their own little piece of the famous moose (we understand that you might need a little courage to pick up the paintbrush — we will do what we can to help!). Everyone who comes to the Saturday evening show will also have the chance to enter a draw to win an original Alex Fong painting.

Looking for a fun Saturday night in September? Grab some of your friends and join Alex Fong and everyone at the Artym Gallery this Saturday evening; Alex will be painting and chatting this Saturday evening from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. If you can’t make it in to meet this incredible B.C. artist, you can see his new works online at www.artymgallery.com .

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Grounds Open at 4 p.m. • Dance at 7 p.m.

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Adults, $20 • Child (under 16), $10 • Family (up to 3 kids) $50 Tickets available by calling Hospice at 250-688-1143 or email info@hospicesocietycv.com

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With Alex in attendance from 5 - 8 pm Exhibition continues until September 20th • Downtown Invermere • 250-342-7566 • info@artymgallery.com • View online at artymgallery.com

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Strong Start is back!

Strong Start is a parent-and-child program that focuses on healthy early childhood development and school readiness for children from birth to school age. Caregivers and kids are invited for facilitated crafts, games, gym time, songs, stories and snack. Strong Start is funded by the B.C. Ministry of Education, provided in partnership with district schools and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.

Strong Start runs daily in the Windermere Zone of School District 6, beginning Tuesday September 10.

Eileen Madson Primary, 2001 – 15th Avenue, Invermere Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Edgewater Elementary, 5813 Sinclair Road, Edgewater Wednesdays 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Fridays 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Martin Morigeau Elementary, 4891 Beatty Avenue, Canal Flats Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Baby Goose returns!

Join us for songs and stories, community presentations, and visiting with other parents and an Early Childhood Education professional.

You and your baby will love these enjoyable mornings!

For caregivers and children up to 18 months of age.

Fridays beginning September 13, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Eileen Madson Primary, 2001 – 15th Avenue, Invermere

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By Greg Amos Pioneer Staff Nearly two years after its namesake passed away, the Casa Connor physical therapy centre in Mexico has nearly reached first phase completion.

“The walls, roof, plumbing and electrical work is all complete at this point; up next is kitchen construction,” said Connor’s mom, Geraldine Vanderveen.

The 10,000 square foot facility in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is named for Connor Vanderveen, who passed away at age 15 in October 2011 after struggling with Hunter’s Syndrome, a degenerative genetic condition that left him with the physical and mental capacity of an infant. CASA GRANDE — This picture from August shows the progress to Connor’s parents grandparents, Pe- date on what will become a 10,000 square foot facility offering physical ter and Teena Oudman, are part-time therapy to children in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Photo by Peter Oudman Radium Hot Springs residents who’ve Puerto Vallarta was chosen as the site for the established the Caring Abroad Society of centre because Peter and Teena Oudman have a 14Alberta (CASA) to work towards building the centre in Puerto Vallarta, in conjunction with Pasitos de Luz, year history volunteering at orphanages and building schools in Mexico, and noticed a devastating lack of a Mexican charity organization.

Once it’s up and running, the building will resources for individuals with handicaps.

The family has held annual fundraising events at provide therapy for up to 120 physically disabled children. Thanks to the lower cost of labour in the Radium Valley Vacation Resort for nearly a decade.

Mexico, the building and all medical equipment is This year’s fundraiser will take place at the Calgary Christian School on the evening of Saturday, Septemexpected to total just $3 million.

The Oudmans visited the project site most ber 14th. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by recently in August. The project broke ground in July calling Geraldine Vanderveen at 403-249-6710 or by email at info@casaconnor.org .

2011, and is being built on donated land.

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YOUR MONEY

How to avoid probate: Part I One of the most common questions that retirees ask their financial advisors is how they can avoid paying probate fees on their estate. This is a fair question as probate fees are a tax, and most people don’t like paying more tax than they have to.

This two-part article will explain what probate is, as well as different methods people use to circumvent probate and the pros and cons of each option.

What is probate?

Essentially, probate is the court process of verifying that the will in question is the deceased person’s “last will”. Probate also acts as a court’s confirmation that the executor named in the will is the person entitled to administer the will.

Probate comes about when the deceased person has assets held by third parties such as banks, investment firms or other institutions. As these firms do not want the liability associated with acting upon false information, they ask that “letters probate” be issued by the courts to verify that the will and executors in question are indeed correct.

Probate fees in B.C. cost 1.40 per cent on assets over $50,000 that do not have named beneficiaries.

Simple ways to avoid probate The simplest way to avoid probate would be to gift

one’s assets before passing away. After all, if you give all of your money and assets away, you no longer own anything and probate becomes a non-issue.

As Canada does not have any rules or taxes associated with gifting assets to one’s adult children, this is often the best way to avoid probate. However, one should keep in mind that gifting involves the transfer of ownership and will trigger capital gains payable if there are any.

Another simple strategy is to hold assets in accounts that have named beneficiaries, such as a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) or insurance products. These assets transfer directly to the named beneficiary and do not end up in probate. Along with these strategies to avoid probate is a third and more controversial method: putting assets in joint name.

Joint tenancy Many retirees put their real estate and investment accounts into joint name with a family member in an attempt to skip their will and thereby avoid paying probate fees. While this method is commonly used, there are a few problems that can arise from simply adding one’s family member to an asset.

For starters, when an asset such as a house or investment account is put in joint name, a transfer in ownership has taken place. This transfer in ownership can

cause the immediate occurrence of capital gains. It also means that the asset is now legally owned by both parties and their share is now legally exposed to any lawsuits, divorces or creditors they might encounter.

Secondly, the new joint owner is also responsible for a proportional amount of ongoing tax liabilities on the asset. For example, when a person sells their primary residence, there is no capital gains tax liability associated with the sale. If that person were to share title with their grown son who did not use the home as his primary residence, capital gains tax would be payable on increases in value to the son’s portion. This is because the son’s ownership would be considered an investment.

Additionally, upon the death of one owner the surviving party owns the asset in full, which might cause problems for the original owner. For example, one’s will might specify that all of their assets are to go to their children or surviving families, but assets in joint tenancy or those with named beneficiaries are not part of one’s estate. Therefore, if a mother puts her three grown children as joint owners on her investment account and one of her children passes away before her, the assets will go to her two other surviving children and bypass the deceased child’s family, which may not have been her intention.

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Bears are back in the Columbia Valley INVESTMENTS | RETIREMENT PLANNING | INSURANCE

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By Crystal Leonard WildSafeBC Co-ordinator Wildlife Sightings in and around our communities: • A black bear was spotted on 13th Avenue in Invermere.

• A cougar was spotted numerous times on 9th Ave/17th St approximately two weeks ago.

• Black bear droppings were located on 6th St/13th Ave and 12th Ave (Wilder subdivision area).

It’s official, bears are back! They have been spotted in both Radium and Invermere looking for and finding food such as garbage, bird seed and fruit trees. Last week I found bear droppings that contained mostly seeds.

Of all the things that bears eat, people seem most shocked when I mention that bird feeders are a bear attractant. But, when you think about it, a cup of bird seed or half a cup of sugar (which you would find in a hummingbird feeder) has approximately 300 calories.

That’s an easy high-energy meal for a bear. Seeds are not unusual for bears to eat in the wild. They eat whitebark pine seeds and many fruits which contains seeds such as mountain ash, blackberries, and raspberries.

When bears eat seeds in their natural environment they actually help the ecosystem. Once the seeds go through the bear’s digestive system they are then dispersed through their droppings, generating more growth of those trees and shrubs.

It may be great for bears and for plants in the wild, but not so much in an urban environment. The scary thing is that most people put bird feeders on their patio,

which is an invitation for a bear to climb your deck and get rewarded for doing so. Bears can climb any wooden structure, including the side of your house.

For all you birders out there, birdbaths, birdhouses, deciduous trees, snags or dead trees, and colourful flowers are some great ways to keep birds in your yard. There are some great resources and options out there to attract birds without attracting bears. Be careful when planting berry bushes as that’s also a natural food source for bears which may cause the bear to return year after year. Bear Aware recommends that people take their birdfeeders down from March until November. For those who refuse to take birdfeeders down, or remove berry bushes there are always electric fences that won’t harm the birds but are quite effective in deterring bears.

On another note, garbage still remains the number one bear attractant luring them into our communities.

One initiative that Bear Aware does is to manage garbage left out on streets the night before pick up by placing a bright yellow sticker on the bin to educate the homeowner. Last week during this initiative (which we call garbage raids) we counted 28 garbage bins left on the curb the night before pick up. This is a much greater number than last year’s 12 garbage bins after September long weekend.

Whether your garbage is on the street, beside your house or on your deck it is still a potential reward for a bear. All garbage must be stored in a secure location such as a shed, garage, tested bear-resistant container or in your house before the day of pick up or taken to the appropriate garbage disposal facility.

BCCF’s Bear Aware and WildSafeBC gratefully acknowledges funding by Columbia Basin Trust, the MOE and the Communities of Invermere and Radium. To report any aggressive deer or any wildlife sightings in our communities call the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277. For more information on WildSafeBC, contact Crystal Leonard, WildSafeBC Community Co-ordinator, at 250-688-0561, invermere@wildsafebc.com or radium@wildsafebc.com .

BUDGET 2014 CONSULTATION

SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES Chair: Dan Ashton, MLA (Penticton) Deputy Chair: Mike Farnworth, MLA (Port Coquitlam)

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The all-party Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services is inviting submissions on the Budget 2014 Consultation Paper, prepared by the Minister of Finance.

British Columbians can participate by attending a public hearing, answering an on-line survey, making a written submission, or sending the Committee a video or audio file. The consultation process concludes Wednesday, October 16, 2013.

For more information, please visit our website at: www.leg.bc.ca/cmt/finance or contact: Parliamentary Committees Office, Room 224, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, BC V8V 1X4; tel: 250.356.2933, or toll-free in BC: 1.877.428.8337; fax: 250.356.8172; e-mail: FinanceCommittee@leg.bc.ca Susan Sourial, Committee Clerk

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Prescribed Burn to be Conducted on Kootenay River Ranch for Ecological Restoration Project Invermere, B.C. – The Nature Conservancy of Canada is planning a prescribed ecosystem restoration burn on its Kootenay River Ranch conservation area. The burning will take place over a two day period between September 19th and October 15, 2013, weather permitting.

Where is this happening?

Kootenay River Ranch is located approximately 8 km south of Canal Flats, on the west side of Hwy 93/95.

What is the purpose of the prescribed burn?

The controlled use of fire can help maintain forest health, restore wildlife habitat and reduce the risk catastrophic wildfires.

How will this affect the public?

• Hwy 93/95 will remain open.

• Burn operations and smoke will be visible to motorists driving from Canal Flats to Skookumchuck.

• Visibility may be reduced, especially overnight and in the early morning hours, when smoke tends to settle in valley bottoms.

• During periods of reduced visibility motorists should slow down and expect highway delays and possible short-term, temporary closures.

• Flagging operations will be on site if required.

• Access to the Kootenay River Ranch conservation area will be restricted during burning and mop-up activities.

What about people who are highly sensitive to smoke?

The Nature Conservancy of Canada maintains a smoke notification list for those who are extremely senstive to smoke and would like advance warning of prescribed burn operations. To be added to this list or for more information, please contact the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s local office in Invermere at 250-342-5521 or canadian.rockies@natureconservancy.ca .

About the Nature Conservancy of Canada The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is the country’s leading land conservation organization. Since 1962, NCC has helped to conserve over 1 million hectares of ecologically sensitive land and water nationwide, including over 400,000 hectares in British Columbia.

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Longer ski season, relations with Jumbo pondered by Panorama owner luncheon in Invermere on Thursday, September 5th.

Skiers and boarders will enjoy three extra weeks of alpine season this winter, as the resort will open on Friday, December 6th and stay open through Sunday, April 20th, Mr. Jensen told Rotary Club members at their meeting on Thursday.

That longer season can now be put to better use with the introduction of the Pano Pass, which is an all-inclusive season lift ticket for the slopes, the tube park, tobogganing, and nordic skiing.

For the Paralympic skiing championships in February 2015, Panorama will be undergoing terrain changes to ensure the runs conform to proper elevation, degrees of slope, and the safety restrictions.

“We’re going to create a downhill run that will be one of three in North America as far as technical aspects of this downhill ski run,” he told The Pioneer after his presentation.

Looking further into the future than the IPC competitions, Mr. Jensen speculated about the relationship Panorama will SKI SCOOP — Panoramam Mountain Village owner Rick Jensen provided have with the proposed Jumbo an insightful update about the ski resort’s upcoming activities at a Rotary Club Glacier Resort. luncheon on Thursday, September 5th.

Photo by Dan Walton “We’re probably the only ski hill that is supportive, because the maBy Dan Walton jority of ski hills see it as possibly Pioneer Staff cannibalizing some of their skier visits,” he said.

He said the development of Jumbo will increase An extended ski season, the 2015 International Panorama’s global exposure, and make it the de facto Paralympic Committee Alpine Skiing World Champi- bedroom community to the larger resort. onships, and even the possibility of a resort municipal“I think we’ll probably be running bus trips back ity for Panorama were among the topics discussed by and forth; I think there may be joint management Panorama Mountain Village owner Rick Jensen at a opportunities, and there will certainly be joint marketing

opportunities,” he said.

That topic prompted one member of the audience to ask, “Are you going to have a mayor too?”

While the question initially enticed laughter, the crowd was surprised to hear the response from Mr. Jensen.

“I think one day Panorama will be a resort municipality,” he said.

“As it grows, I think it will be a natural transition into a resort municipality so that the tax base stays in Panorama, and there’s a pretty big tax base up there right now. One day there will be (a mayor).”

Mr. Jensen said 12 of 21 lots in Panorama’s Trapper’s

“I think one day Panorama will be a resort municipality.”

Rick Jensen, Owner, Panorama Mountain Village Ridge subdivision have now been sold, and that the subdivision is currently having its curbs put in, with pavement to be laid in two weeks.

Addressing criticism that Panorama is an economic provider of mere “McJobs,” Mr. Jensen argued that the business’ annual payroll of $8 million dollars is spread between 110 year-round, full-time employees, and an additional 360 to 380 during the winter and summer seasons.

“We have accountants, engineers, millwrights, carpenters, electricians, plumbers — a lot of really good paying jobs that are good for the regional economy,” he said.

“The majority of that $8 million is spent within the region. It is an important job creator and it’s important to the economy. It’s not just the minimum wage jobs.”

With recent changes to the Seasonal Workers Program, the resort must now pay $275 more than last year per international employee.

“It is a bit of an inhibitor; we can’t get 325 Canadians to work here in the wintertime,” he added.

. . . ‘Backcountry’ from page 3 In January, Mr. Paskin, Mr. Wilkie and Wildsight director Kat Hartwig met with Tony Wideski, the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations regional manager for Kootenay Boundary, a meeting they indicated was crucial for getting provincial representatives to join the meetings.

That established positive relationship means it’s almost certain he’d be willing to meet with the new

five-member delegation, said Mr. Wilkie.

The group also discussed ways to communicate the fact that the recreation access council is an inclusive process, despite the initial mistrust it generated amongst motorized users of the backcountry and pro-development stakeholders.

Rob Gordon, an unaffiliated member of the public at the meeting, said he saw “many Jumbo Glacier Resort issues at stake in the first couple of

meetings,” but said he believes that’s no longer a factor.

“We got the Jumbo red herring in there,” said Ms. Hartwig. “I’m not sure how it happened, but it just divided and conquered (this group).”

The access council plans to meet again within a month, and get down to the business of looking at landscape units and getting a feel for the collaborative planning process.

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Marvelous meal at Marble Canyon A large male grizzly dining on an elk carcass in late August resulted in a week-long closure of the Marble Canyon area in Kootenay National Park. The hiking trail on the limestone canyon was re-opened on August 30th, after the bear finished his meal and moved on. The dining location was close to hiking trails and in a canyon, making it particularly tricky for Parks Canada staff to deal with. Stumbling across a bear on a carcass is just as dangerous as startling a female with cubs, and moving the carcass would have put staff at risk, so the bear was left to finish his meal in peace, explained park officials.

The site was documented from the air and with a telephoto lens on August 23rd from across the canyon while staff were working to secure the Marble Canyon area. The bear was identified as the same grizzly bear that consumed a black bear near Sundance Canyon in Banff earlier in the year. Parks Canada photos

They don’t make em’ like they used to UNDER THE HOOD

By Steph Van de Kemp Pioneer Columnist We were out for a morning run last weekend, casually chatting about cars to distract us from the punishing hill climb, and my running compadre asked me, “Why don’t they make them like they used to?” I’ve asked this question before, but usually with reference to electronic devices, which, by the way, I’m convinced are designed for the dump. I believe they call it “planned obsolescence.” If you think this is all a big conspiracy theory, check out www. thestoryofstuff.org to see for yourself. Good. Now that you’ve visited the website and we’re in agreement regarding electronics, let’s talk about cars. Yes, it’s true, they don’t make them like the used to — they make them better!

It’s an understandable misconception, as most of us feel that we visit the automotive shop more frequently than we did in the days of old. But do we? Well, some of us probably do... one of the obvious reasons being that we drive more (I.e. daily commuters) and more usage requires more maintenance. On the other hand, it is possible that you are visiting the automotive technician less than you were in the past. Many manufacturers specify

that their vehicles can go longer between service intervals, which is why the old “every 5,000 kilometres” oil change no longer applies to every vehicle.

If you’re still convinced that older is better, there are some things to consider before trading in your 2013 VW Golf for a 1980 Chevette. The cars of today have fewer breakdowns, lower emissions and are much safer than they were in the good ol’ days. They are also more reliable. For example, they start in cold weather (a nice feature for those of us who live in the Great White North). I think these are advancements we can all appreciate from the comfort of our electric adjustable heated leather seats. In order to have a reliable, safe, clean and efficient car with a few non-essential but oh-so-desirable features, there must be some cost. More bells and whistles equals more bells and whistles to break down. Like most things in life, it’s a trade-off. If you don’t need luxuries like power steering and are content with crank windows, then you’ll likely reduce your visits to the auto shop.

An important improvement on modern vehicles is reduced emissions. A single 1993 model year vehicle produces the same emissions as a dozen comparable 2004 vehicles. This figure might be more meaningful to you if I tell you what is in your emissions: a cocktail of hydrocarbons, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), nitrous oxides (N2O) and carbon monoxide (CO2). Yuck.

About one quarter of all airborne pollutants come from on-road vehicles. If you can recall elementary school science class, you know that these unseen emissions drift out of the tailpipe, ending up in the atmosphere. When

it rains or snows, those pollutants make their way into our lakes and waterways. Emissions are invisible, which makes them easier to ignore. You wouldn’t pour used motor oil or gasoline into our rivers and lakes, but one could argue that driving an inefficient, emission-spewing car is virtually the same thing. Since air pollution causes adverse health effects, governments are mandating how much pollution a vehicle is allowed to emit. By 2017, those emission standards in Canada will be much stricter than they are today.

Since cars are now smarter than their owners — with computers and electrical systems enabling cars to monitor themselves — there may be more frequent visits to the automotive shop. Yes, those irritating lights that appear on your dash are trying to tell you something. Computers can identify problems that may have gone unnoticed in the past, often related to emissions. Your Service Engine Soon (SES) light will only come on if the vehicle is producing 150 per cent more emissions than it was designed to. So apologize to whoever is driving behind your stinky car and make an appointment to have the issue diagnosed. In other words, do what you car says.

As much as we all like to reminisce about the days of old, if you like fresh, un-stinky air, bells and whistles, safety and reliability, then you might have to put your nostalgia aside and leave your 1980 Chevette in the 1980s.

Stephanie and Aaron Van de Kemp own Cleanline Automotive (www.cleanlineautomotive.com), an earthfriendly, full-service automotive maintenance and repair business in Invermere.

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Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund Request for Proposals The Kootenay Conservation Program (KCP) and Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) are seeking proposals for projects that will benefit conservation in the area from Spillimacheen to Canal Flats. To apply for funding go to www.kootenayconservation.ca and click on Local Conservation Fund. Review the Terms of Reference paying particular attention to Section 8 – Fund Design, and apply using the application form provided.

Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund (CVLCF) funding is available for conservation projects that result in the reduction to a known threat to biodiversity. Projects that are technically sound and effective, and provide value for money through partnerships with other funders will have priority. Proponents must be a registered not-for-profit organization, First Nations band, or local government.

Unqualified groups or organizations may partner with a qualified organization. Multi-year projects are acceptable to a maximum three years. A Technical Review Committee will review project proposals and make recommendations to the RDEK for final funding approval.

Closing dates for project submissions is 4:30 p.m. October 31, 2013. Projects specific to land acquisition and/or conservation covenants may be submitted at any time during the year.

Project proposals must be submitted in writing and delivered by mail or email to: Dave Hillary, Program Manager Kootenay Conservation Program P.O. Box 2767, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0 Email: dave@kootenayconservation.ca Phone: 250-688-1508

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Leaders weigh in on Jumbo

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff With the Citizens for Jumbo Wild camp in place on Farnham Creek road for more than a month and a half, and Glacier Resort Ltd. moving ahead with plans for summer skiing and installing lifts on the Farnham Glacier, The Pioneer has taken time in the last few weeks to survey the opinions of local politicians, political candidates and mayors.

Local NDP MLA Norm Macdonald and his chief rival in last spring’s provincial election, B.C. Liberal Doug Clovechok, expressed similar opinions as they did during the election campaign.

“This is a long-standing issue and people feel strongly about it,” said Mr. Macdonald. “The focus on Farnham (by the recent checkpoint group) points to the gap between what was promised by the resort and what has actually happened, which is really little.”

That people are willing to go to the effort of setting up a checkpoint shows just how deep feeling about the Jumbo issue runs, said Mr. Macdonald.

“I’ve been supportive through the past eight years of the efforts of local people to make sure that land in our area is land that we have a say on.

And I think this (checkpoint camp) is another manifestation of that sen-

timent,” he said, adding that after coming to Invermere for the Kraft Celebration, he drove up to visit the checkpoint on Farnham Creek road to talk with the group there.

“I find (Jumbo Glacier Resort) really wrong on a whole number of levels. They’ll often talk about a billion dollar resort but there is still no investor they can point to,” said Mr. Macdonald. “It is people in the Kootenay region, particularly Invermere, who will be most impacted by the decision on Jumbo. Their views on the matter have to be respected.”

Mr. Clovechok took a different stance.

“I think it’s (the checkpoint) completely unreasonable. For me it’s a point of process,” said Mr. Clovechok, adding the developers have all the necessary permits and environmental certificates.

“Quite frankly, I don’t understand what all the fuss is about,” said Mr. Clovechok.

Mr. Clovechok said he was not allowed to go past the checkpoint when he visited along with Mr. Costello on August 10th.

“In a democracy it’s important to be able to speak out, but to stop a process that has been legally vetted is wrong,” said Mr. Clovechok, adding that the checkpoint has affected the economic well-being of valley residents who could have been working

if the checkpoint had not been there.

The office of Kootenay-Columbia federal MP David Wilks was contacted several times over a period of a week for comment on the issue, but Mr. Wilks did not return the request.

“Generally it’s not a surprise that people are concerned and are up there (at the checkpoint) but it’s also not a surprise that Glacier Resorts Ltd. went to court (to get an injunction),” said Invermere mayor Gerry Taft, adding he doesn’t really have an opinion one way or the other on the checkpoint, although he does have some personal concerns about the feasibility and viability of the resort proposal and about having a municipality without any people.

“I understand and sympathize with people who want to show their opinions but at the same it’s (forming a checkpoint) not something I recommend doing,” said Mr. Taft.

“It will be interesting to see how it plays out.”

“I just hope that those individuals who recreate up at Farnham Glacier can do so without impediment, as they have done for years,” said Radium Hot Springs mayor Dee Conklin, commenting that Radium has in general been supportive of Jumbo Glacier Resort.

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Wrong way, wolf A large wolf gives dashes the wrong way down Highway 93 in Kootenay National Park — and past reporter Dan Walton’s car — on Monday, September 9th. The picture was taken at the B.C. - Alberta border, near the spot where a wolf chased a motorcyclist earlier this summer.

Photo by Dan Walton

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Hospice helpers The Lake Windermere District Lions Club donated $14,184 to the local Hospice Society at a club event on Monday, September 2nd.

Photo by Steve Hubrecht

Community group continues

By Greg Amos, Pioneer Staff The Fairmont Community Association is still intact, after the annual general meeting produced some muchneeded enthusiasm for the group.

About 25 people showed up to the meeting held on Saturday, August 31st, resulting in several new members for the association, four potential new board members, and one new candidate for president.

Tex Lortcher will let his name stand for nomination as the new boss when the fresh board convenes at the Lions Community Hall on Friday, September 13th at 7 p.m.

“These meetings are not closed door meetings, nor are they intended as public meetings, but there would be no objections if additional potential board members or new members want to attend,” said outgoing association president Tim Gould, who’s been looking for new executive members for the last four years.

Mr. Gould will stay on the board as past president to allow for a year of transition, and three existing board members plan to continue in their roles.

At the annual general meeting, members discussed ongoing road safety issues in the area, such as the need for stop signs to replace yield signs in critical locations. Members also raised concerns about drivers failing to stop for school buses, an infraction that’s been noted four times at one location in Fairmont.

The need for greater bear awareness around untended fruit trees was also discussed.

The community association was a vital voice for the community in liaising with the provincial Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and the Regional District of East Kootenay in the wake of last summer’s heavy rains and flooding.

It sent letters to every property owner in Fairmont in the spring to consult them about Fairmont Creek flooding issues.

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Jet Rodding of Sewer Lines We will be also be Jet Rodding the sewer lines in Fort Point area from September 23rd – 27th, 2013. This program is necessary to maintain the quality of the sewer system.

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Mountain marathon draws 100 runners to Panorama

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The first-ever Crazy Soles Grizzly Panorama Mountain Marathon and Relay drew about 100 participants to Panorama Mountain Village during the Labour Day long weekend.

“We’re fairly happy with that, but we’d like to see it grow next year and in future years,” said organizer Tony Smith, adding that this year’s participants enjoyed a scenic and challenging course.

“It was well-received and we’re looking forward to next year already,” said Mr. Smith. “The beauty of the venue is that it is great for families.”

Race winners expressed similar sentiments about having a trail running race in a spot such as Panorama.

“Panorama resort is a beautiful venue and the course was a really challenging mix of technical single-track, fast double-track and a lot of elevation packed into the 42 kilometres. The views were incredible,” said men’s solo winner and Canmore resident Andy Reed in a press release. The race format (with five legs of the race looping

NOTICE OF SCHEDULED POWER INTERRUPTION SPILLIMACHEEN AND BRISCO We will be making electrical system improvements in Spillimacheen and Brisco on Sunday, September 22, 2013. To ensure the safety of our work crews, it will be necessary to interrupt electrical service for approximately four hours.

Where: Spillimacheen & Brisco affecting customers off Hwy 95 north of Spur Valley Subdivision to the town of Spillimacheen. This includes: Snider Rd, Domey Rd, Sylvania Rd, Wolfenden Rd, Nelson Rd, Carlson Rd, Berrey Rd, Brisco Rd, Steamboat Mountain Rd, Galena School Rd, Watson Rd, Sherlock Rd, Vermillion St, Beaverfoot St, Kootenay St, Bugaboo St, Toby St, Selkirk St, Westside 2 Rd and Giant Mine Rd. When: Sunday, September 22, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time

back to the day lodge area) kept the event exciting for the support crews and spectators, he said.

“Hopefully this race will grow,” said Mr. Reed, saying he’ll be back to defend his title.

“Panorama is a great place to hold a race,” said women’s solo winner and Field resident Susan Calder in the press release, commenting that the event had a laid-back, family-oriented atmosphere.

“There were a lot of happy families,” she said. “It was just a super day.”

Mr. Smith will keep the basic race format the same but is already planning a few slight changes for the course next year, giving the event five unique legs, although he is keeping the exact route of the new leg a secret.

“We have something else up our sleeves for one of our legs,” he said. “It will be a more spectacular leg,; we’re going to go even higher in elevation.”

This year the race’s first and final legs followed the same trail (Mad Trapper), although the final leg was a double lap of the trail.

The course was challenging but well-designed according to Spruce Grove, Alberta, resident and race participant Trevor Fikkert.

“From start of the day, the race got hotter and hotter with some blazing fast splits on leg one through leg three,” said Mr. Fikkert in the press release.

The last two legs of the race then became a test of endurance and mental resolve, he said.

“As the racers ran in and back out on legs four and five, families and friends cheered them on from the cool pools or shaded patios — cruel but true,” he said. “Even without a podium finish, I am proud to at least place another Grizzly beer glass in my cupboard.”

The top finishing relay team was Pano Lads, a group of Panorama employees.

Mr. Smith expressed thanks for the many second homeowners at Panorama who helped volunteer with the event.

Next year’s edition of the race is set for August 31st and registration opens on November 1st.

To prepare for this interruption and protect your equipment from damage, turn off all lights, electric heaters and major appliances and unplug all electronics.

For the first hour after the power comes back on, please only plug in or turn on those electronics and appliances that you really need. This will help ensure the electrical system does not get overloaded.

Prepare for outages and stay informed by visiting bchydro.com/outages or bchydro.com/mobile from your handheld device. Please call 1 888 POWERON (1 888 769 3766) for more information.

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GRIZZLY WINNER — Men’s race winner Andy Reed cruises through the finish line.

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Motorcycle Toy Run making a second drive

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff Grab your hog and bring a toy, because motorcyclists are invited to loop the Golden Triangle during the second annual Motorcycle Toy Run on Saturday, September 14th.

From Invermere, the trip will be more than 250 kilometres, as bikers travel through Radium Hot Springs, before passing Lake Louise and Golden. Riders are asked to bring a toy or a cash donation in support of the Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley.

Although Saturday’s forecast is calling for clear skies, last year’s ride was most exciting when the group of riders “rose together and rode through a major storm,” said event co-ordinator Angelle Colli.

“Rain or shine, the die-hards will still come out,” she said.

While the toy drive has been around for years, its organizer stepped down before last year, giving Ms. Colli a chance to take the front seat.

“It was right when I learned how to ride and got my license,” she said. “I wanted to give back to the community, so it seemed like the perfect opportunity to combine something I enjoy with a good cause.”

Twenty-eight riders made it out to the inaugural run last year amid the poor weather, and Ms. Colli is hoping for greater numbers this year.

The event is welcoming to “all and any bikers,” she said.

While cash donations are always accepted, she said the bureau is open to receive anything in terms of toys for Christmas Hampers.

Riders will are asked to meet at Kootenay Coffee Works at 10 a.m. with their donation, before the 10:45 a.m. departure. The route takes between four and five hours to complete. Upon return, the group will complete the run at a local pub, where Ms. Colli hopes most riders will be able to stick around and celebrate the event.

For more information, Ms. EASY RIDERS — Riders in last year’s Toy Run roll through Radium Hot Colli can be contacted at 250-342-6379 or at Springs.

Pioneer file photo acolli@ktunaxa.org .

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D E We are feeling... F L U S H Sanitary Sewer Flushing - Holland Creek

The Regional District of East Kootenay is gearing up for its regular maintenance work on the Holland Creek sanitary sewer to remove settled and accumulated material.

This maintenance is scheduled for the week of September 17-20, 2013.

Water System Flushing

Windermere, Holland Creek, Timber Ridge and Edgewater

During this process, the contractor will be setting up their flushing apparatus at each service access (manhole) in the roadway and releasing pressurized water through the sanitary sewer main pipe to remove buildup.

The Regional District of East Kootenay will be doing its annual water system and fire hydrant flushing throughout the month of September.

A bubbling and/or vacuum effect may be noticed in your drains and toilets due to this maintenance flushing. It is recommended to keep toilet seats closed and cover any floor drains.

Users in Windermere, Holland Creek, Timber Ridge and Edgewater may notice temporary water discolouration for a short period of time.

Internal plumbing consists of “P” Traps, which hold a volume of water to prevent sewer gasses from migrating into a home. During the flushing process, this water could be drawn out of the traps. For that reason, it is important to refill all plumbing traps by running the water in your sinks and floor drains after the work is complete.

This preventative maintenance process is necessary to reduce the potential for a sanitary sewer main backup which could result in damage to property. The RDEK would like to thank you for your patience during this regular maintenance.

For more information on the flushing program, contact: Joel Bilodeau, RDEK Senior Operator - 1-250-342-0063 or jbilodeau@rdek.bc.ca.

If there is any discolouration of water, please run your cold water taps until the water is clear.

For more information on the flushing program, contact: Joel Bilodeau RDEK Senior Operator jbilodeau@rdek.bc.ca 1-250-342-0063

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Sold-out Arts Tour a success Submitted by Chris Jones CV Arts The 6th annual Tour of the Arts was held Sunday, August 4th in beautiful downtown Invermere. CV Arts changed the format this year to a “walking tour” with sites at Pothole Park, Market Square and Pynelogs Cultural Centre and this new approach proved to be very successful.

The artists appreciated the central location and many visitors enjoyed the chance to park and walk from place to place. Families especially commented on the fact that they could push strollers or walk with their children. The weather was almost perfect, except for a brief shower in the afternoon, and artists reported that sales were very good. CV Arts was delighted when we sold out of the passports we had printed and had to resort to photocopied passport covers!

The winner of the grand prize

draw was Barb Toma from Edmonton who won an amazing birch burl bowl donated by the very generous Anders Oseychuk. By a remarkable coincidence, Barb has been collecting Anders’ work for years and was delighted to add the bowl to her collection.

The winner of our raffle draw was Susan Webster of Windermere who won the arbour donated by the equally generous folks at Crossroads Collective. Once again, Susan was a most deserving winner as she was a volunteer at Pothole Park and is the mother of the extremely talented glass artist Gordon Webster.

The committee wishes to thank all of the volunteers who greeted our visitors and did all the work behind the scenes. We could not have presented the Tour without the many local merchants who supported us with advertising, donations and sponsorships and we are grateful for their assistance.

Susan Webster of Windermere was the raffle winner of the arbour donated by Crossroads Collective Photo submitted We are looking forward to the Tour next August and invite you to join us in 2014.

. . . ‘Jumbo’ from page 22 “Radium has shown its support by acting to provide administrative services,” she said.

Several Radium Hot Springs staff are also acting Jumbo Mountain Resort Municipality staff.

“I think it is time for the new municipality and the resort developer to be given a chance to perform to the specifications set by the province in response to years of consultation,” said Jumbo Mountain Resort Municipality mayor Greg Deck.

Regional District of East Kootenay Area F director Gerry Wilkie had a differing opinion.

“The enormity of the Jumbo Glacier Resort development proposal and its political stickhandling continues to rile people throughout the Kootenay region and the recent provincial decision to designate this white elephant as a municipality is under legal challenge (by a West Kootenay Ecosociety lawsuit suggesting creating a municipality without people is unconstitutional).

Jumbo Glacier Resort will always be under public scrutiny so its not surprising that people have set up a camp to monitor any Jumbo Glacier Resort development and compliance with provincial regulations,” said Mr. Wilkie.

Mr. Wilkie has been up to visit the checkpoint camp at least once since it began.

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Square pairs The Columbia Valley Twirlers square dancing club, based out of Radium and Edgewater, hosted an event on Friday, September 6th that drew many dancers from around Alberta. The event featured callers Rick and Kathy Utter from Moyie Springs, Idaho and John and Pat Curzon from High River, Alberta. On the left, Dan Smith from Nanton, Alberta has no trouble keeping time with his partner, while a younger dancer spins with an elder counterpart.

Photos by Greg Amos

Sixth Headbanger Trail Run set for late September Submitted by Ron Verboom Headbanger Trail Challenge On Saturday, September 28th, the Radium Public Library will be hosting the sixth annual Headbanger Trail Challenge fundraising run.

This event features two trail running races. A family friendly three-kilometre route that takes runners down through the beautiful Sinclair Creek trail system, while the main event is a 12-kilometre route that takes run-

ners onto the Old Coach Trail from Radium for roughly five kilometres, then joins onto the locally-known “Deja View” single track trails.

This makes for a great trail running experience, providing amazing views running out onto the bluffs overlooking the Columbia River Wetlands and Purcell Mountains.

The trail flows nicely, eventually climbing up to a hoodoo, then finishing quickly back to Radium.

All participants receive a long-sleeve technical shirt

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

Pictured, clockwise from top left: Valley residents (left to right) Gil Ludwig, Jeff and Caroline Smith, and Graham and Fern Kerslake with the friendly Scottish Bag Piper at St. Andrews, Scotland; Kerri McLaughlin-Phillips at the Four Wing Air Force Base in Cold Lake, Alberta; Stephen, Tanya, Ally and Clare Hatalcik at The Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland; Travis and Meka from Invermere on their wedding day in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on June 29th, 2013.

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 33

PIONEER CLASSIFIEDS S IN MEMORIAM S

Shwed Orest Nicholas

Oct. 26,1932- Sept. 11, 2012 Remembering you is easy We do it every day Missing you is the hardest part As it never goes away To hear your voice To see your smile To sit with you And talk for a while, would be Our greatest wish Today, tomorrow Our whole life through We shall always love And remember you.

You will forever be in our hearts.

Your loving family.

In Cherished Memory of Cub Polier.

May 11th, 1934 - Sept 15th, 1991.

In our hearts and memories forever, you will never be forgotten.

Constantly loved and missed. Vi and Family.

In loving memory of Mike Boburczak. Aug 12th, 1920 - Sept.

25th, 1996. Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Emma, Renate and Ilona.

ANNOUNCEMENT

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

Garage Sale: Christ Church Trinity Invermere. Sat. Sept. 21st, 2013. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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

Garage Sale: Fri. Sept. 13th 2 p.m. 5 p.m. and Sat. Sept. 14th 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Household goods, children’s clothes and lots more. 4725 Blakley Place Radium.

THANK YOU

Cheers to the Station Pub for storing the Peak Danceworks dance equipment this summer!

Your kindnesses and generosity has been tremendous.

Cheers to Leslie Goldsmith for making us feel oh so special every Friday with your on-call announcement! By the way, it’s Friday. We’re all waiting for your witty e-mail!

Cheers to the young folks from AB who assisted the two old farts after their terrible marine accident on Windermere Lake.

Estate Sale: 5740 Hwy 95/Western Art Gallery, Edgewater. Quality furniture, original oil paintings, tools and much more. Sat. Sept.

14th, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sun. Sept.

15th, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Garage Sale: 1926 Pine Ridge Mtn run. Follow signs up past the High School. Sat. Sept. 14th, 9 a.m.

Cheap prices – don’t miss it!

Moving Sale, 2139 Westside Park View, Invermere Sat. Sept. 14th 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Men’s bike, patio table, steel table, canon video camera and household items.

Avon garage sale, Sat. Sept. 14th, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 410 Third Ave., Invermere.

ANNOUNCEMENT

OCT. 18TH, 1963 SEPT 12TH, 2012.

We thought of you today, but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday and days before that too. We think of you in silence, we often speak your name. All we have are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake from which we’ll never part. We have you in our hearts and miss you so much. Love, your family.

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.

ANGIE WHITING

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

GARAGE SALES

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.

In memory of Henry Karperien.

Aug. 6th, 1943 - Sept. 12th, 2012.

We reached for our dreams and together we soared. Loved always, Ilona.

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THANK YOU To everyone who saved Spillimacheen from burning down on Labour Day. Tom Pooley, Fire Warden, first on the scene, assessing and reporting to wildfire management, clearing the roadway for access for the fire fighters etc.

Dennis Alt and Russ Jameson for diving into the smoke with their shovels and Richie Miller attacking with the hose. And thank you to the professionals from Wildfire Management Invermere, Steve Levitt and the initial attack crew. It was impressive to see you quickly assess the situation and attack the fire. Thank you all for saving us!

THANK YOU I would like to thank my many friends and neighbours for all their help, meals, phone calls, flowers, cards and visits in my time of need.

It is wonderful to live in such a caring community. With all this support I look forward to a great recovery. Joyce Millar.

A big THANK YOU to my family and friends for a wonderful celebration of my 90th birthday on Aug 24th, held at the Senior’s Hall. My family Lynne, John and Marty all enjoyed visiting with my bridge buddies and friends. They put the party on and come from Edmonton, Whitehorse and Vancouver. I have enjoyed the beautiful bouquets and touching cards. Thank you all so very much. We are so fortunate to live in beautiful Invermere. D.F.

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to Ron for shooting his age Monday at The Ridge!

Jeers to me for trying to talk to my wife before her morning cup of coffee. I hope my scars heal quickly.

Cheers to Steve Bristow for all that muscle power and taking care in helping us move. You are appreciated. N, T, J. On behalf of all the school communities cheers and thank you to the staff of the Valley Echo for putting together the School Scene, the perfect handbook for the beginning of the school year.

Cheers to Wendy for lending us her trailer to move. You are a great neighbour! N, T, J. Jeers to the investors on Eastside of Whitetail Lake. Your greed is destroying another beautiful spot in B.C. Three big heartfelt cheers to the Kimpton Family. What you have done for us will always be remembered and greatly appreciated. S, N, M. Cheers to Lila for brightening my days with her beautiful flowers and cheery smile. K.S.

Cheers to the Valley Fitness Centre. Congratulations on serving the valley for 25 great years! Cheers to Helen and her team, to the instructors and all the participants who make the centre a welcoming and fun place to work out.

Jeers to whomever for having both public washrooms in Invermere closed on a Friday afternoon.

Cheers to Anya, Darnell and Hopkin’s Harvest for staying open late, with smiles, so that little miss could get an ice cream treat as a reward for her big accomplishment.

Our valley is blessed with some wonderful people.

CHEERS to Sylvia for encouraging my sister and me to be strong while we were in Foothills Hospital waiting for our surgery and after surgery.

CHEERS to Eric McLaughlin for the first class job you are doing at our house. You are definitely a good advertisement for Ptarmigan Rug Cleaners and Restoration.

Jeers to greedy landlords who refuse to negotiate overpriced rents.

Cheers to all the staff at the Invermere Hospital - you made the last days with our dad and grandpa, Siegfried, so much easier to bear. Your care, compassion and kindness, and for allowing dad to maintain his dignity till the end is greatly appreciated. We are truly blessed to have such wonderful people here in the Valley. The S. family.

CHEERS to whoever was playing the bagpipes on Thursday evening down by our lake. You are wonderful to listen to while fishing!

Cheers to Wind Valley Gardens, for their fresh produce coolers! It’s so wonderful to see the honour roll system being used in our valley.

You GUYS ROCK!!

Three big cheers to Don Stober and Crew! At first it seemed you got in deep, but you dug in and, well, it’s done! S, N, M.

Cheers to Jacob and Liam for continuously giving our son a ride home.

Huge cheers to Cranbrook Pest Control for helping us get rid of the unwanted pest, job well done.

Big cheers to the honorable person who found my wallet in Radium Mountainside Market and took it to the lady inside. I appreciate that you left everything in there. You’re a good person.

Jeers to those who don’t put their headlights on while driving during the foggy days and rain. Cheers to those who do, we can SEE you!

Cheers to the Windermere Golf Course, friends and family of Kenny Sorensen, you made his first Memorial Golf Tournament so much fun, we all miss him and know he was there with all of us. Looking forward to next year!

Cheers to BC Transit driver, Gino! We really appreciate your safe driving and that you are always on time.

We also appreciate your humor. You are the best!

Cheers to our neighbour Doug in Canal Flats for letting the huge truck that moved our propane tank access it through his yard. He even supplied the new fence post and helped us put the fence back up. Jeers to the neighbor on the other side whose yard is such a fire hazard the tank needed to be moved.

LOST AND FOUND Lost: Child’s pirate rain coat at Radium Playground. Reward offered call 1-800-215-2258.

Found: mouth retainer on Indian Beach beach. 250-342-8708

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LOST AND FOUND

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

SUITE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR RENT

CONDO FOR RENT

Here is hoping someone found our sons precious iPad mini (in a blue/ black survivor case). We think it fell out of our van somewhere in the Radium area (likely around Fat Boyz pizza). Please call or text Joel at 403-903-8623. It was lost on Sat. Aug. 31st at around 4:00 pm. A monetary reward is being offered!

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

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

Available Sept. 1st and Oct. 1st.

Phone or text 250-342-5937.

Canal Flats: Two 2-bdrm apartments on second floor. N/S, N/P. $525/mo and $725/mo + utilities and D.D. 250-342-3345.

Newly renovated 3-bdrm, 3-bath house. 7330 Copperhorn Drive, Radium. Rent $1,295/mo. Rentto-own or purchase with seller financing. Customizable payment plans available. Call to discuss, Ron 403-561-1626 or ron@rpmteam. ca.

FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

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

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.

Camera found near Farnham Glacier. Email defendjumbo@ hushmail.com.

Found: iPod at Sinclair Creek by the Mill in Radium. Call Mark 250-2700212.

Found at Lake Lillian on Mon. Sept.

2nd, watch and hoodie. Ph. 250346-3019 to claim.

Found: Fishing vest in Radium. Call to describe or I’m going fishing.

250-341-1496.

STORAGE NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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

COMMERCIAL SPACE For Lease: Micro office space, Panache Bldg., 250 - 300 sq. ft. each.

All new, available immediately.

Phone 250-342-5805.

Workshop or warehouse 1,500 sq. ft., heated, loading dock, two overhead doors, Invermere Industrial park, 250-341-3011 or 250-342-5297.

Need a space for up to 20 people?

Teach a class workshop or provide a service. Rate $15 - $25/hr. Call Kelly at Defining Yoga, 250-270-0056.

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

Windermere: Upper Hilltop Road.

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

250-342-3790.

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

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.

Invermere, 2-bdrm suite, walk to downtown. $800/mo + utilities.

References required. Long term.

Call 250-409-9801.

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.

Radium: Small bachelor suite, $350/mo utilities included. 250347-6420.

1-bdrm, with office, lower level suite. Great views, private with huge yard. $850/mo utilities included. Call 250-342-3790.

Riverside Golf Course: Large 2-bdrm-walkout suite. $800/mo + half cable, internet and utilities.

Available Oct. 1st. 1-403-710-1275.

Two 2-bdrm apartments in Edgewater. One end unit and one with yard. $550/mo includes heat.

250-342-2898.

FOR RENT INVERMERE

3 bdrm. , downtown townhome, end unit, garage. $1,100 + utilities.

2 & 3 bdrm., 2 bath luxury furnished condos at Lake Windermere Point. Hot tub, walk to downtown and Panorama bus.

From $1,250 including utilities.

2 bdrm. + den, 1.5 bath furnished downtown townhomes at Purcell Point, garage.

From $1,250 + utilities.

2 bdrm., 2 bath luxury furnished downtown condos at Heron Point.

Hot tub access. $1,200 including hydro.

2 bdrm. ,1 bathroom furnished downtown apartments at Hillcrest. From $800 including cable and WiFi, + hydro.

2 bdrm., executive furnished downtown apartment. Parkside Place on Main Street. $1,290 including hydro, cable and WiFi. 2 bdrm. ,1.5 bath townhomes at Black Forest Village. 5 min from town. $895 + utilities.

1 bdrm. ,+ den executive downtown apartment. Parkside Place on Main Street. $1,100 + utilities.

1 bdrm., renovated walkout suite. Walk to town and college. $700 including hydro.

1 bdrm., walkout, downtown, furnished apartment. $700 + utilities.

1 bdrm.,+ den condo. 10 minute drive to town.

Furnished, indoor pool and hot tub. $750 including hydro, cable and WiFi.

RADIUM

5 bdrm, 3 bathroom executive luxury. True timber frame on Springs Golf Course, in-floor heat and garage. $1,700 + utilities.

3 bdrm., furnished townhome at Radium Riverstone, garage $995 + utilities.

2 bdrm., plus den, 2 bathroom furnished condos at Sable Ridge. Hot tub, underground parking. $970 + utilities.

2 bdrm.,1 bath, ground floor furnished condo at Copper Horn Towne. $900 + utilities.

FAIRMONT

2 bdrm. new executive home at Eagle Brook.

Backs onto creek, garage, mountain views. $1,500 + utilities.

4 bdrm. family home. Mountain views, garage. $1,300 + utilities

PANORAMA

Studio and 1 bdrm. furnished condos in Horsethief and Taynton. From $835 including hydro, cable and WiFi.

www.gdpm.ca or call Ben Green at 250-688-0362 for more info.

Invermere suite for rent. 2-bdrm, 1-bath. Available immediately. N/S, N/P, D/W, W/D (Negotiable). $750/ mo + utilities. Please call Juliana at Mountain Creek Properties. 250341-6003.

Invermere: 1-bdrm walkout, partially furnished, single occupancy, walk to downtown, N/S, N/P, no W/D, DD required. $500/mo includes hydro. 250-3427430.

For rent in Windermere: 2-bdrm suite, furnished, private entrance, N/P, N/S, mature responsible adult. References required with address and phone no. $625/mo + damage deposit of $300. Available immediately. 250-342-6022.

Lovely large 2-bdrm suite in Invermere with private entrance.

Very close to downtown and schools. W/D, F/S, $650/mo plus utilities. Available. Jeff 250-6881105.

HOUSE FOR RENT 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. $1,200/mo. Call Mark 1-403519-0252. Available Sept. 1st.

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.

One site left at our mobile home park in the beautiful Columbia Valley. Quiet country setting. Close to the best golf courses in the Kootenays, Radium and Fairmont Hot Springs, and boating on Windermere Lake. Garbage, water and sewer included. Only 7 kms to Invermere, 3 hours to Calgary.

Juniper Mobile Home Park, 250342-2949.

Large 4-bdrm, 2-bath house with yard, downtown Invermere. W/D, D/W, MW, N/S, fireplace, $1,300 + utilities, or $1,600 all incl. Oct 1st, references, 250-688-0327, invermererentalhomes@gmail. com .

2-bdrm, 1-bath, newly renovated, situated down from Pete’s Marina right on Columbia River. Private drive, access to Lake Windermere from private dock or by boat.

Paddle, ski, bird watch, fish, right from the dock. Evenings 250-3428334.

Invermere 2-bdrm house, 1.5bath, N/S, D.D., pets considered, references required. $900/mo + utilities. Available mid Sept. 250341-6135.

Fully furnished 3-bdrm house in Windermere, available for rent effective October 1st, 2013 - May 31st, 2014. Basic cable and utilities included. $1,100/mo. Contact Susan at 403-614-4882.

CONDO FOR RENT Akiskinook Resort: 1-bdrm fully furnished condo, newly renovated, indoor pool, hot tub. $775/mo includes cable. Call 403-281-3991.

1,800 sq. ft. 3-bdrm Townhouse for rent fully furnished or not, heat, electricity, water and condo fees included. Underground parking. $1,600/mo call 403-936-2330.

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

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.

Black Forest Village: 2-bdrm, 1.5 bath. Patio with BBQ, garage, 6 appliances, fantastic views, partial furnishings available. Immediately. $975/mo + utilities. 250-3421475.

Akiskinook: 1-bdrm condo furnished with new furniture. Pool, hot tub and beach. Includes cable TV, wifi, N/P, N/S. Sept. to June $750/mo + hydro. 1-403-2933870.

Invermere townhouse. 3-bdrm, 2.5-bath, 5 appliances, N/S, N/P. Garage, close to downtown, furnished. $1,100/mo + utilities.

403-703-0930.

Castlerock: 3-bdrm, 3-bath, 3 floors. Deck, yard and garage. W/D, N/S, Pets OK! Lawn care and snow removal. $1,350/mo + utilities.

250-341-1108 or sheabear_4@ hotmail.com Fully furnished townhouse in Radium, 2-bdrm, 2.5-bath, large bright kitchen, A/C, fireplace, deck and BBQ, N/S, N/P, available immediately, $950/mo. 403-2409357 or otis27@telus.net.

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CONDO FOR RENT

HOMES FOR SALE

HOMES FOR SALE

WANTED

MISC. FOR SALE

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

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

Manufactured home in Juniper M.H.P. 3-bdrm, 1-bath, large covered deck. 12x32 addition, fenced yard, 8x10 storage shed, wood stove. Recent appliances, cabinets, flooring. Asking $25, 000, all offers/trades considered, 250341-6180.

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.

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

Two Skidoo Summitt snowmobiles 2001 and 2003, 800 series, $2,500/ ea. Covered triton trailer $1,000.

Contact mervkirker@gmail.com.

Wanted logging truckload of firewood. 250-342-9022.

High School Trumpet w/case paid $650 will sell for half price. 250341-5173.

D/T Invermere townhouse for rent: 3-bdrm, 2-bath, 6 appliances, garage. Very private, perfect location, great views. N/P, N/S. $1,100/mo + utilities, and D/D. Available Oct. 1st. 250-342-0020.

2-bdrm condo near Sobeys, N/S, N/P. $700/mo, call 250-342-6255.

HOMES FOR SALE 2.2 acres prime location, 2830 sq. ft. home, 3-bdrm, 2-bath w/basement suite, studio, shop and greenhouse.

180’ channel waterfront and pond.

Asking $415,000. 250-342-6936.

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 $279,000.

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

Best value in Windermere with great location. 2-bdrm, 2-bath mobile home on 75’ x 125’ landscaped, fenced lot. Double detached garage/workshop with gazebo/hot tub. Walking distance to everything. Priced to sell at $249,900, 250-342-9079.

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 SAUSAGE AND PESTO PASTA

1 ½ cups small Shell Pasta 2 Italian Sausages 1 Onion, diced

3 cups Baby Spinach 1/3 cup Pesto Sauce 3 teaspoons Olive Oil

Cook pasta according to package until al dente, drain, reserving ½ cup of the cooking liquid.

In a large skillet heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and almost cooked though.

Remove and slice.

In the same skillet, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil, cook onion until softened.

Return sausage, heat until cooked, stir in spinach and cook 1 minute.

Add pasta and pesto, toss with the cooking liquid to coat.

See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Home Of The Week Rocky Mountain Retreat!

Peaceful setting overlooking the 14th hole at the Radium Resort Golf Course. Three bedrooms, spacious floor plan and a large deck . . . could life get any better?

$214,900

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Acreage for sale just a few minutes from Invermere. 1,900 sq. ft. home with double garage and 2,200 sq. ft. workshop. See kijiji ID 474398654. Asking price $599, 000. 250-342-6967.

Good quality mountain bike parts: disc brakes, wheels and a front fork to upgrade my older bike. Call Cam at 250-342-8640/work or 250-3429605/home.

BUSINESS FOR SALE

MISC. FOR SALE

Dempster’s Bread Route For Sale Servicing the Columbia Valley Including Invermere, Radium, Fairmont and Golden. Distributing products including such brands as Dempster’s, McGavin’s, Villagio, Silver Hills and Venice Bakery.

Delivery based business serving a variety of grocery, food service customers, Golf and Ski Resorts.

Warehouse and fresh baked products are supplied by Canada Bread Company Limited. National advertising, training and ongoing support provided by Canada Bread.

Business includes an established customer base, delivery truck and all associated handling equipment, computerized ordering and billing system. Turn key operation, growth potential, and immediate cash flow. For more information call 250-344-0954.

CONDO FOR SALE Radium Riverstone Villas townhouse for sale. 1,350 sq. ft., 2 large bedrooms each with ensuite bathrooms plus den/3rd bedroom. Large kitchen and dining room with 1/2 bath. Riverrock gas fireplace, central air and vacuum, garage. Best deal in the valley. $189,000. Refer to Calgary Kijiji Ad ID 487483349 for details and photos. For appointment to view 250-347-2490.

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. Asking $285,000. Serious enquiries only. Call 250-342-2274.

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.

1996, 18’ Sea Ray very nice, a must see, 4.3 liter. Inboard/outboard, two tops. Must sell, $9,000 O.B.O. 250-342-8773.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

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

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

Kitchen Aid dishwasher, extra large Kenmore dryer, humidifier, single bed, byfold doors, various lumber and hardware materials, kitchen sink tap, speakers, Nintendo, 8 mm movie projector, skis, skates, ladies golf bag, pots and pans hanger, carpets, paintings, stroller and various kids toys. Call 403-2466680.

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.

Locally grown organic garlic for sale. Call Sammy’s Garlic Farm at 250-342-3921.

Upright apartment size Kawai piano, phone 250-342-7384 to make an offer.

Seasoned firewood for Sale $200/ cord. Call 250-341-3544.

2001 Acura MDX. One owner, great shape, $6,500. 1999 Chevy Silverado only 79,000 km, $7,000.

403-830 0156.

SERVICES

kimberleyrae.ca

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

250-342-5102 Home Building and Renos Chuck Newhouse Builders 250-342-3637 chucknew@telus.net Dryer Vent and Furnace Cleaning and inspections. Call AQUAIR today!

250-342-5089.

CAMPING

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

2000 Frontier Plainsman 5th wheel for sale, 27 feet, Canadian built, excellent condition. Parked at Hoodoo’s in Fairmont. $12,000 O.B.O. Call 403-807-9515.

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning.

Environmentally friendly products.

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

FITNESS

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Zumba Fitness with Julie Parent Zumba is back to school at Laird!

Fall classes start September 9th Mon., Wed. & Thurs. at 5:30 p.m. at J.A. Laird School Gym. $50/ month or drop in $10/class For current class schedules check-out my website at www.julieparent.zumba.com or my Facebook page Zumba Fitness – Julie Parent.

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

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Custom installations of ceramic, mosaic, quarry tiles, slate, glass blocks etc. Repairs, re-grout and sealing. For estimate call 250-3416869.

Experienced Nanny/ Childcare provider Can work from your house or mine.

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Salon chair rental at Cutloose must have own clientele, $450/mo + GST. Nail technician rental space $450/mo + GST. Call 250-3428880.

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

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HELP WANTED

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.

Canadian Martyrs Parish, Catholic, requires an efficient, organized person for the part-time position of parish secretary. Secretarial, reception and bookkeeping experience an asset. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, Outlook and Publisher, as well as capable of learning new programs. Please send a resume to canadianmartyrs@shaw.ca.

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Weekly Home Checks. Are you a seasonal homeowner looking for someone to check on your house this winter? For more info. and rates please contact Margaret at 250-270-0035.

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Riko’s Radium Family Restaurant is seeking waiter or waitress. Wage negotiable, experience required.

Please apply in person at 7513 main St. West Radium.

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

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Certified Yoga Teachers Wanted.

Looking for happy, energetic, friendly, compassionate and dedicated teachers to teach classes at Defining Yoga. Weekly classes and subbing opportunities are available. Also accepting workshop presenters for Sept. - Dec. Call Kelly for interview, 250-270-0056.

Fairmont Gas Plus and Subway is looking for F/T and P/T help, drop off resume in store. LMO possible, 250-270-0299.

Construction Labourers and Heavy Equipment Operators required in Invermere, B.C. Full-time and part-time positions. Wage based on experience. Benefit package available.

Please fax or email resume to 250-342-0212 louise@maxhelmer.ca

Helna’s Stube is looking for kitchen help/dish washer and casual evening server. Please call 250347-0047 or email mail@helnas. com .

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Grand Pacific Management Canada Request for Proposal (RFP)

Housekeeping Contract- Panorama Vacation Retreat at Horsethief Lodge Grand Pacific Management Canada invites Proposal submissions from qualified companies/ Individuals to fulfill the Housekeeping Contract for 53 units at Panorama Vacation Retreat at Horsethief Lodge .

The Request for Proposal will be evaluated based on experience and proven success in similar projects. References required.

Information can be obtained by contacting Andrea Hopkins, General Manager Panorama Vacation Retreat at Horsethief Lodge. 250-341-3011, ahopkins@gpresorts.com or at the Timeshare office located above the General Store at Panorama Mountain Village during business hours 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Thursday through Monday. All proposals will be received up to September 23rd, 2013.

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Rombach tackles Robson Invermere adventurer Mary Ann Rombach, 66, was part of a group led by guide Sarah Hueniken who attempted to summit Mt. Robson in late August, but was unfortunately turned back by poor weather conditions and high avalanche danger. (Left) The group climbs across a hairy ridge to access the Dome, the southwest shoulder of Mount Robson; (middle) At their camp with Kain Face directly behind them, the group is happy to be alive the morning after a huge windstorm; (right) Mary Ann Rombach descends from Robson Cirque Ridge Route, the path one takes to the Dome before ascending Robson.

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DISTRICT DISTRICT OF OF INVERMERE INVERMERE

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

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On Saturday, November 2nd, 2013, qualified electors within the District of Invermere will be voting on the following question: “Do you approve of Council for the District of Invermere adopting Bylaw No. 1474, 2013 Loan Authorization Bylaw, which will authorize Council to borrow on the credit of the municipality of a sum not exceeding $5,600,000 in order to facilitate the construction of a new multi-purpose community centre?”

On Saturday, November 2nd, 2013, qualified electors within the District of Invermere will be voting on the following question: “Do you approve Council of the District of Invermere to use a deer cull as one of the methods to control the urban deer population?”

Scrutineers for and against the question must be appointed if applications are received from persons who wish to volunteer for the positions. Only persons entitled to vote as electors on the question shown above are entitled to act as scrutineers. One scrutineer for and one scrutineer against the question will be appointed for each voting place if sufficient applications are received.

Scrutineers for and against the question must be appointed if applications are received from persons who wish to volunteer for the positions. Only persons entitled to vote as electors on the question shown above are entitled to act as scrutineers. One scrutineer for and one scrutineer against the question will be appointed for each voting place if sufficient applications are received.

Applications to act as a scrutineer will be received by the Chief Election Officer at the office of the District of Invermere, 914 8th Avenue, Invermere B.C. during the period 8:30 a.m., Monday, September 30th, 2013 to 4:30 p.m., Friday October 11th, 2013.

Applications to act as a scrutineer will be received by the Chief Election Officer at the office of the District of Invermere, 914 8th Avenue, Invermere B.C. during the period 8:30 a.m., Monday, September 30th, 2013 to 4:30 p.m., Friday October 11th, 2013.

Applications will be received during regular office days and hours during this period. Application forms are available at the District of Invermere office. Interested persons can obtain information on the requirements and procedures for making an application by contracting the following persons at the District of Invermere office (phone: 250-342-9281).

Applications will be received during regular office days and hours during this period. Application forms are available at the District of Invermere office. Interested persons can obtain information on the requirements and procedures for making an application by contracting the following persons at the District of Invermere office (phone: 250-342-9281).

Chris Prosser, Chief Election Officer Nancy Smith, Deputy Chief Election OfficerKaren L. Coté, Director of Finance

Chris Prosser, Chief Election Officer

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Self-published authors holding book signing

By Sharon Wass Invermere Public Library Two self-published authors will be presenting and signing their books at the Invermere Public Library on Wednesday, September 18th between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Robert E. Clarke, a.k.a. Big Bad Bob, started writing after retiring from Parks Canada, and called this valley home for several years before moving back to Banff. Vern Morrow lived at Columbia Garden Village for a year before moving to Banff, and has completed the first of several autobiographical books he hopes to publish in the next few years.

Fans of the Trig Carlyle series of historical fiction will be happy to know that the author, Robert

E. Clarke, is coming to the valley September 18th. In 1996, the former valley resident started to write what he thought was one book. But after compiling research, and later developing the storyline and the characters, he decided to keep on writing. So now he said it’s with mixed emotions that he presents his seventh — and final — instalment to his series with the last book called Alberta 1905.

We first meet Trig as he leaves Ireland for Canada where he treks across the country meeting adventure after adventure until he finally settles in the present-day Rocky Mountain House area. Book two details an epic cattle drive.

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rush. Trig is not only an adventurer to the core, he is also a loyal friend. In book five, Trig Returns to Moss, and the reader follows him on a treacherous journey as he tracks his nemesis, Earl Bigg.

In the final book of the series, Trig ends up in the tiny town of Frank in the District of Alberta the night before the landslide that took place on April 29th, 1903. Trig tries to stop in Frank for the night, but there’s nowhere for him to set up camp, so instead he opts to follow his trio of animal companions, Tuffy the horse, Tip the wolf, and Torque the raven, out of town and essentially, out of harm’s way.

In the Highwood Pass area, Trig ends up rescuing a grizzly bear that had its leg trapped under a rockslide, adding a new member, Tripod, to the animal gang.

From there, Trig and company travel up the western border to the top of the province, “having a few adventures along the way.”

Mixing historical accounts with fictional content has been one of Clarke’s favourite parts of writing these books.

“For me these characters are real, so I can speak of them in the present tense, even though this is happening 100 years ago,” Clarke said.

Even though Clarke is retiring from the scribing side of things, he plans to continue distributing his books in Alberta and British Columbia.

“Some people think I should keep on going, but at 75, I figure I’ve done my thing. I’ve more or less fulfilled what I set out to do,” he said. “I’m quite gratified in the response from the books. I’m humbled, too. The further along I went, I realized I wasn’t as knowledgeable as I thought. It’s been a good experience and my hope is it will give people a better appreciation of the history connected to the area.”

Raconteur Vern Morrow has published the first collection of a series of stories that he has been writing since he retired in 1989.

Born in Germany, Morrow immigrated to Canada in 1955. After several decades spent working in Ontario, Vern and his wife Joyce moved West to be nearer to their only child, Ann Morrow and her family. They lived in Invermere for one year, then in the fall of 2012 moved to Banff.

Morrow’s first book, Reminiscences of a Child Soldier, recounts his year with the Anti-Aircraft Artillery of the Luftwaffe. His story of forced enlistment is not unique, but his ability to see the humanity in small situations creates a very readable collection.

Morrow has completed a second series of stories of his time with the Compulsory Labour Service and is working on reminiscences of his time with the German Navy (Kriegsmarine) and service as a prisoner of war in the GMSA (German Mine Sweeping Administration).

Future plans are in place to compile his postwar stories of the challenge of picking up the pieces and starting over, first in Germany and later in Canada.

Reminiscences of a Child Soldier is sold locally at the Book Bar and at the Pynelogs Gift Store.

September 13, 2013

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FAITH

September is a time of joy

By Laura Hermakin Reverend Christ Church Trinity Ahh, September — a time of hope and calm as we plan to journey through our fall and winter seasons.

September brings excitement and anticipation as we prepare to head “back to school, back to work, and back to church” and share the enthusiasm of those we love who are experiencing new beginnings. As things pick up or settle for you after your summer activities, I invite you to take some much needed time to simply consider the gifts you bring to the world.

There is something so special about September, when time seems to hold still and we feel our own presence in the world with more joy than usual. Summer begs us to remember that creation is good, that we are good, and that hope is ever-fresh. As I write those words, I know that some may not be as sure about hope as I am.

Perhaps it’s the season of my own life that gives me such boldness, but I’m pretty sure that when we release hope

from our expectations and let them be different, hope comes with an unfailing truth.

Hope says “hello” every time I drive with the mountains as good company. Hope nudges my elbow when a crusty soul cracks open with a laugh. Hope passes over with the hawk that dances with the air currents. Hope tucks me in at night when I say my evening prayers.

As we enjoy the last few official days of summer, I am acutely aware that summer isn’t just about the weather, but it’s about relaxing into each day with a different rhythm, an easier pace, a more humane approach to work and play. Fall is certainly full of things to do.

We are preparing for school, for ministry programs, for extra-curricular activities, for club start-ups and renewed focus at work, and more. So instead of looking at the wonderful blue sky, the changing garden, the colour of the mountains, and the people around us to cherish, we slowly begin to deny ourselves these gifts. Before you know it, we have embraced a rhythm of living that has nothing to do with the weather and everything to do with an assumption that these simple graces must now be surrendered in order to get things done.

Come apart awhile and rest in the assurance that God’s Spirit desires only to refresh you. Come back to Church. Come and be a part of the worship, service, study and relationship opportunities prepared for you. Come!

Valley Churches LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, September 15th 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction...“Mission Impossible: Revisited”...

Guest speaker Lisa Rohrocki, International Worker from Niger, West Africa “K.I.D.S.” Church for children age 3 to Grade 1, and Grades 2-5 during the morning service.

326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED 9:30 a.m.: Bacon, Friends and Faith 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

Tying the knot at the Toby On Saturday, September 7th, Invermere’s Toby Theatre was the venue for a wedding for the first time in its 61-year history. Invermere couple Geoff Hill (a realtor and volunteer firefighter, third in from left) and Jess de Groot (media and design for Arrowhead Brewing Co. and captain of the local roller derby team, to his left) tied the knot in a fun-filled 1950s-themed ceremony that perfectly complimented the local historic theatre.

Photo by Kim Sanderson/www.kimberleyrae.com

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