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October 25, 2013 Vol. 10/Issue 43

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 1 Octogre 25, 2013

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Windermere’s Woodshop Productions, owned by Ben Cameron, is helping valley musicians record a landmark Christmas album in a little studio with a big heart. See story on page 16.

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Thank you!

Brian (Louie) & Janice Charman would like to thank all of our wonderful friends and neighbours for their love, support and generosity during this most difficult time.

Thank you to the ladies of the Edgewater Legion for giving up part of their Thanksgiving weekend to help make Jason’s gathering so memorable.

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Special thanks to all of Jason’s friends who really came through and helped us in so many ways.

Arrowhead Brewery co-owner Shawn Tegart’s lengthy backyard pumpkin roasting and carving session has resulted in one of the most unique micro-brews ever to surface in the Columbia Valley. Their pumpkin brew, an ale, has been out for two weeks now, and features not only a local brewer, but local organic pumpkins courtesy of Edible Acres in Windermere. See the full story on page 24.

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October 25, 2013

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VALLEY NEWS

Deer lawsuit battled out in B.C. Supreme Court

By Steve Hubrecht and Greg Amos Pioneer Staff The Invermere Deer Protection Society’s lawsuit against the district of Invermere was finally heard in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver on October 10th and 11th, a year and a half after it was first filed.

The judge’s rulings were set to be read at about 9:30 a.m this morning (Friday October 25th), well after the Pioneer’s Wednesday press deadline.

The Invermere Deer Protection Society’s legal argument had three main points — a procedural fairness argument, a jurisdiction argument and an unreasonableness argument, according to the group’s lawyer Rebeka Breder.

“This is such an important issue that the petitioners (the deer protection society) should have had a chance to give their input into the decision making process before the decision (to cull) was made,” said Ms. Breder, speaking about the procedural fairness argument. “What we say is there is a difference between providing comment (letters to the editors and the opinion survey on the deer cull) and providing meaningful input such as attending the deer committee meetings.”

Ms. Breder added that although the deer committee meetings were technically open to the public, no agendas, location and times for them were posted or advertised.

“In a nutshell, in the jurisdictional argument we say that the district did not have jurisdiction to pass a resolution to cull deer,” said Ms. Breder.

The unreasonable argument, she added, holds that the decision to cull deer was not reasonable under the circumstances for a number of reasons, including that the deer count was unreliable, the opinion survey on the deer cull was unreliable, there was no opportunity for community input during Deer Committee meetings and no other alternatives to the cull were seriously considered.

“Our position was outlining the length of extensive consultation we did (before making a resolution to cull the deer),” said Invermere mayor Gerry Taft, adding that since the province issued the permit to cull the deer that if people has an issue with the concept of a deer cull they should be suing the province instead of picking on the district.

Mr. Taft added the district simply followed the rules outlined by the province.

“This should hopefully finally resolve this (deer cull issue) one way or the other,” said Mr. Taft.

Vancouver lawyer Reece Harding represented the district in court.

While the debate continues over the abundance of deer in Invermere, the urban ungulate’s wild cousins are actually in decline.

“Mule deer populations have not been doing that well over the past five to 10 years, and we are proposing to change some of the buck hunting seasons,” said Cranbrook-based Ministry of Forests, Land and Natural Resources wildlife biologist Tara Szkorupa.

“It’s quite a different situation in town versus the backcountry,” she added. “They are doing very well in town, away from predators, and with lots of food.”

This year is the second in a two-year regulation cycle and the ministry is now putting forward proposed hunting changes for 2014.

“We don’t actually harvest any female mule deer in our region,” said Ms. Szkorupa. “It’s factors other than hunting that are affecting that population, and we don’t have a great understanding of that. It’s some combination of predation and habitat. We’re just starting on a major research project to try and dig into that a little deeper.”

Water system tie-in approved at council meeting

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Invermere council’s final meeting before the looming referendum on a new community centre was short and relatively uneventful.

At its Tuesday, October 22nd meeting, council adopted or gave consent to two bylaws and gave approval

to a group wanting to tie into the district’s water system A group in Westside park requested attaching to the Invermere water system to irrigate a community garden, which council supported. The request came in the form of a letter from group member Mandi McRobbie.

Council members also agreed to support a Regional District of East Kootenay bylaw regarding public library grants-in-aid service.

The bylaw raised the limit for the grants in the Columbia Valley subregion of the regional district from $75,000 to $125,000.

A permissive tax bylaw was given final adoption by council. The bylaw allows some of the taxes on some churches and non-profit groups to be waived.

Council members also congratulated councillor Justin Atterbury on his new baby.

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Halloween Alert: With ghosts soon to be going door to door looking for treats in the near future, please drive with caution.

Kids and parents, ensure the costumes are done in such a manner that the kids can be seen and any masks allow for proper vision. Note to Eileen Madson Primary kids: I will be hanging out near my normal spot with your early morning treats if not busy on a call. Just like last year. Help yourself.

• On Tuesday, October 15th at noon, the Columbia Valley RCMP detachment received a complaint of damage to a cabin located in the 4000 block of Sable Road, in Fairmont Hot Springs. There were windows smashed as well as damage to a car shelter.

• Later on Tuesday, October 15th at 8:13 p.m., a report of assault with a weapon in the Golden detachment area bordering the Columbia Valley detachment saw local members respond to assist the Golden detachment.

A 23-year-old male was arrested for assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon, due to a knife being used to slash a 44-year-old female in the arm. The female victim was taken to the Golden hospital.

• On Friday, October 18th at 2:03 p.m., the Columbia Valley detachment received a report of theft from a vehicle that was parked at the Hoodoos hike area in Fairmont. A passenger window was smashed. A wallet, iPhone, clothing and documents were stolen. The clothing and some documents were later found on Riverview Road in Radium Hot Springs.

• Again on Friday, October 18th, the Columbia Valley detachment received a complaint that a dog in the Wilmer area was observed to have had its mouth covered with duct tape in the 9000 block of West Avenue.

A photograph was shown to police. The owner of the dog was located and interviewed, and he advised that someone had taped the dogs mouth. The dog is known to bark at night and the owner felt that someone in the area had done this to the dog. Anyone with information is requested to contact the detachment.

• On Saturday, October 19th, family members reported two adult males overdue from their fishing trip at Sam’s Folly lake near Radium Hot Springs. Family members attended the area at approximately 8 p.m. and located the truck and observed the boat overturned. A search of the

area proved negative. Police contacted Search and Rescue as well as Windermere Fire Department. The unfortunate ending was that two males, both age 78, from Radium Hot Springs, had fallen off the boat. One male was located in the early hours of Sunday, October 20th near the boat, and a further search by Search and Rescue from Golden located the second male deceased. Police will continue to assist the Coroner’s Office.

• On Saturday, October 19th at 4:07 a.m., Columbia Valley detachment members attended to an assault complaint in the 200 block of Black Forest Trail. An intoxicated 19-year-old male from Invermere was arrested for assault and lodged in the cells to sober up. The victim of the assault related to the male did not wish to pursue charges of assault.

• At 10:24 a.m. on Sunday, October 20th, the Columbia Valley detachment attended to a single vehicle accident involving a 2013 Hyundai. The vehicle was being driven by a 48-year-old female from Calgary who struck a sign post. Fire and ambulance services were also on scene as it was reported that the driver may have had a seizure. The car suffered minor damage. It was determined that the driver did experience a medical problem and was taken to the hospital.

The other side: I once had a gentleman approach me at the Farmers’ Market. He stated that he appreciated the humorous side that I find with my experience in police work, but he questioned why I would not share some of the not-so-humorous side of police work. It never crossed my mind. I had another brief story to tell today, but sat back and reflected: in the same writeup that would be in the paper today, I had to report on two fishing friends who met with a tragic end. It brought me back to the conversation last year at the market, when a question put to me by a young child during a detachment tour. The youngster asked, “What’s the worst thing about being a police officer?” That’s a tough question, but there’s an easy answer that I believe most police officers would respond with. It is having to notify a next of kin. Going up to a door to advise someone that a loved one has passed away. When the police do it, it’s normally a tragic, unexpected death.

Over the years I have had to do many. No matter how many times you do it or how much experience you have as a police officer, it remains one of the most difficult duties.

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October 25, 2013

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 5

Inquest continues into Fairmont incident

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The coroner’s inquest into the death of Fairmont Hot Springs resident Patrick Roy Wilder in Invermere court earlier this week was still ongoing as of The Pioneer’s press deadline.

Mr. Wilder, 58, was a lifelong valley resident as well as a founder and former owner of Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, and took his life at the family home with three police officers present on the evening of Tuesday, May 10th, 2011.

On Tuesday October 22nd and Wednesday 23rd the three police officers — Corporal Grant Simpson, Constable Dustin Burch and Constable Scott Myers — who were present at the incident testified in the inquest.

The five-member jury heard, through the separate testimony of the officers, that Mr. Wilder had called to complain about police cars trespassing on his property before threatening to kill himself. Const. Myers said in his testimony the officers had been eating at Tony’s Greek Grill and thought they’d parked on Tony’s property. The three police members found Mr. Wilder when members of his family indicated he had locked himself in a cabin. Const. Burch said his testimony he was not aware of at least one of two previous suicide attempts

by Mr. Wilder.

According to their testimonies, the three police officers unlocked and entered the darkened cabin with pistols drawn low, in the low-ready position (pointing 45 degrees down to floor). At least one or two Wilder family members were close by at the cabin door. The

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officers found Mr. Wilder lying on a bed in the cabin bedroom, staring at the ceiling with a shotgun to his chin. Const. Burch yelled “gun, gun, gun,” and he and Cpl. Simpson ducked behind a wall while Const. Myers backed into the door frame of the cabin’s unfinished washroom, maintaining a sight line on and keeping his pistol trained on Mr. Wilder. The officers attempted to talk to Mr. Wilder, but he eventually pulled the trigger.

“Didn’t Mrs. Wilder make it clear that she did not want her husband to be confronted by uniformed police officers?,” Wilder family lawyer Cameron Ward asked Cpl. Simpson during cross-examination.

“That was not the impression I got. She came to me and gave me a key and said this is the key to her husband’s residence,” replied Cpl. Simpson.

“The impression I got was that she was getting impatient that I was not taking the key to Const. Burch,” Cpl. Simpson later testified under examination by Justice Department counsel David Kwan.

Asked by Mr. Ward why the officers hadn’t left when they saw Mr. Wilder’s state, Cpl. Simpson relied,“If we do that and he does end his life, we come under scrutiny. We have to make some attempts to establish some rapport.”

“How did pointing a gun at his head and shouting at him help (establish rapport),” asked Mr. Ward.

“I’m not sure we were pointing a gun at his head,” replied Cpl. Simpson.

Cpl. Simpson later testified that he put his pistol back in its holster once the three officers retreated upon finding Mr. Wilder with the gun. Const. Burch later testified he did the same.

“I suggest it seems your concern for his well being was an excuse for what happened later,” said Mr. Ward.

“It may have been about the trespassing issue — you wanted to show him who was boss, didn’t you?”

“No, absolutely not, not at all,” replied Cpl. Simpson.

Mr. Ward then asked about the Wilder family’s reaction after the shot.

“They were absolutely outraged that you had barged into his residence...and caused him to die, weren’t they?” he asked.

“I would not agree with that,” replied Cpl. Simpson.

Const. Myers said in his testimony that he had been training the gun on Mr. Wilder’s chest, not his head and that he had done so since Mr. Wilder could have easily come at the officers or harmed family members just outside the cabin door.

He said as a precaution his finger was only on the trigger frame, not the trigger. He said he did not yell and after telling Mr. Wilder a few times to calm down and that it wasn’t worth killing himself. He stopped talking; the other two officers continued to try communicating with Mr. Wilder to no avail, according to Const. Myers.

“Mr. Wilder never acknowledged us, he kept staring at the ceiling,” said Const. Myers, saying that although Mr. Wilder heard the officers, he likely didn’t see them or their pistols the entire time.

“He (Mr. Wilder) said, ‘Leave, get out of here, I’ve already made up my mind,’” testified Const. Myers.

The jury members are scheduled to give recommendations, if they think any are appropriate, later in the week, at the conclusion of the inquest.

Seniors’ Lifestyle Community Keeps Winter At Bay

ife in winter can be daunting for seniors. The cold temperatures can make the simplest of tasks much more difficult. Chores like shoveling the drive-way or picking up groceries can turn into momentous tasks. Ice and snow represent real physical dangers that can not only cause a nasty fall but also get in the way of activities outside the house.

There is always the worry of a broken or failing heating system that can result in all manner of bills and troubles, adding more unnecessary stress. Combine these stresses and it may lower quality of life, causing family members endless worry.

Fortunately retirement housing at Columbia Garden Village can provide plenty of peace of mind for both the residents and the family members, with apartments designed to take the worry out of winter. Not only are the studio, one and two-bedroom suites appointed for comfort and independence but also include many key features to help with each resident’s individual wants and needs. Independent heat and air-conditioning controls allow them to set the apartments temperature to whatever will be

most comfortable for them. Full kitchens and large wheelchair accessible bathrooms can help residents maintain their independence while weekly housekeeping services and 24-hour assistance is available for complete peace of mind.

Since the Village boasts many leisure opportunities, residents don’t have to worry about braving the harsh winter weather in search of relaxation and fun.

Just outside of their front door they will find many amenities such as a games room, library, and spa, as well as many lounge areas which are certain to be filled with friendly faces and familiar smiles. There are also special recreational and social activities such as live entertainment, exercise programs and excursions to local attractions, which are all covered in the affordable monthly rent. Also included in the rent are the delicious meals which are prepared by the onsite chef in the warm central dining room where residents can enjoy meal next to a cozy fireplace where friends and family are always welcome to join.

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With all of these wonderful features the Village relieves worries not only for residents but also for family members. “I had the best winter last year because I live three hours away and didn’t have to worry about my mom being alone.” said Linda Frew, whose mother is a resident at the Golden Life location in Kimberley. “I have total peace of mind knowing there is staff on site 24 hours a day, that she has company for dinner every night, and she is being well cared for. But most of all I have peace of mind knowing she is very happy.”

No longer should seniors have to worry about shoveling the walkway or what they’ll do should a maintenance emergency befall them. Cold weather is no reason that seniors shouldn’t be free to enjoy the many activities, freedoms, and quality of life. Columbia Garden Village provides just that and much, much more. Open daily; call Columbia Garden Village at (250) 341-3350 for more information or to book a tour.

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October 25, 2013

PERSPECTIVE Historical Lens

A (fiscal) river runs through it

By Greg Amos, Pioneer Staff

Have you ever wondered why there are so many wellfunded conservation groups in the Columbia Valley? It’s mostly thanks to the Columbia River Treaty, and the funding agency it gave rise to, the Columbia Basin Trust, who hand out tens of millions of dollars to groups each year.

The far-reaching and important Columbia River Treaty is up for re-negotiation, and it’s a big deal for B.C. and especially the Kootenays.

Premier Christy Clark recently travelled to Washington D.C. to advocate for “treaty improvements”.

Translation: the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bonneville Power Administration are on the offensive, pushing for a much better deal for the U.S. in an updated treaty, and B.C. and Canada are throwing all the high-level diplomacy they can muster at the situation.

Canada and the U.S. each have the option to continue, amend or terminate the Columbia River Treaty, but both sides need it to stay intact. The question is who will get the better end of the deal.

On Wednesday, October 16th, the province released its draft recommendations on updating the treaty.

At stake are financial entitlements (payments from the U.S. to B.C.). The Columbia River Treaty’s benefits to Canada come from the fact that we don’t use the river to its full power-producing capabilities — by regulating river flow for downstream flood and irrigation control, the dams perform a beneficial environmental service while getting the appropriate compensation from our American neighbours.

Where three feet of rising water would have the potential to flood thousands of acres of Washington State crop land, we can hope our neighbours to the south will see the value of this service.

Recreation, ecosystem and agriculture will be much bigger factors now than when the treaty was signed more than 50 years ago. There are no community workshops on the treaty nearby, but those looking for more info and a chance to offer feedback can drive to Jaffray on Monday, November 4th, or to Golden on Tuesday, November 5th to attend sessions there.

An honoured friend, 1944

John Murry Gibbon (centre) is honoured by his Stoney Indian friends in Banff in 1944. Three men in ceremonial First Nations dress conduct the ceremony, while a woman and a boy stand next to a tepee and observe. If you have any more information about this picture, e-mail us at info@cv-pioneer.com .

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New community centre would be a huge asset Dear Editor: As a new resident and former performance art administrator, I was thrilled to hear of the proposal to build a modern recreational centre which would include a multi-purpose auditorium equipped with in-house lighting and sound system.

This centre would provide so much opportunity to enhance cultural activity in the region. Just imagine a space that could accommodate local dance and musical recitals, speaker events and community celebrations. Rentals by touring groups and promoters would offset some of the operational costs of the facility and give us the opportunity to see a variety of performances without driving out of the valley.

It is typical that similar venues have a large lo-

cal economic impact for local businesses. The ripple effect of having a performance and recreational centre is multi-faceted in that it not only stimulates the economy, but the health of the citizenry it serves.

I had the opportunity to hear Invermere’s Mayor and Council speak about the proposal and I was duly impressed with their thorough research and vision.

Although it is required to ask the electorate for loan consent of the full constructions costs, requests for provincial and federal grants and corporate sponsorships are historically successful with this type of facility.

Dee McCuaig Radium Hot Springs

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LETTERS

Let’s do the right thing and leave a legacy Dear Editor: This was the attitude some sixty years ago when local people got together and built the Invermere Community Centre. It has served the community in so many ways over the years and we owe thanks to those people who had a vision for the future and accomplished something great.

The building has served its purpose well but now we have to decide whether to spend millions to repair and upgrade a structure that in truth is now dated and inadequate, or to construct a new facility that will meet today’s and tomorrow’s needs.

My immediate reaction to the idea of giving approval to council to borrow $5.6 million dollars for a new community hall was negative — that is a hell of a lot of money. Since then having attended the district’s presentation on Tuesday, October 15th, and doing some of my own research and talking with my friends, my opinion has changed.

The current facility is inadequate — community organizations that require a large hall for their major fundraising events such as the Firemen’s Ball, the Rod and Gun Club’s Wild Game Banquet, the Big Band Dance, and the Windermere Players to name a few, could all use a larger facility.

The funds these organizations raise go directly back to us improving our quality of life through improved fire protection, youth and adult enjoyment of the arts, the opportunity to enjoy outdoor and indoor family recreation programs and improve wildlife habitat. A new facility would also enable the

hosting of conferences and seminars plus give us the ability to bring in top entertainment not only benefitting ourselves but also the valley visitors on whom we depend for our continued economic well being.

We can all have a say through our council as to what is built — I myself would like to see the large hall/stage/banquet/conference facility constructed at the level of the courthouse with the entrance being on the south. This would allow for a “walk-out basement” to the north which could then provide space for the judo club, fitness facilities, and the public library. Through their inclusion, the facility would become the dynamic focal point.

The current economic climate makes this a once-in-a-lifetime window of opportunity. Interest rates are at historic lows, construction materials and labour costs are down, while competition amongst contractors is high. This is forecasted to change in the very near future.

In order to save dollars while instilling a feeling of ownership and community pride, it would be ideal if volunteers could be incorporated into the finishing of some of the spaces. We would then re -live the joy of constructing a legacy for the community as our forbearers did some 60 years ago.

Do not think of it as borrowing $5.6 million — think of it as wonderful facility to meet the community needs for the next 60 years with a cost of only $10 per month per household.

Bob Walker, Invermere Letters continued on page 10 . . .

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The Best Western lnvermere Inn has reopened its iconic restaurant as the Copper City Cafe. Our menu features classic food with a modern twist that will satisfy any craving.

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October 25, 2013

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OFF-ROAD RAGE — Spectators can expect plenty of backroad-ripping action at the Rocky Mountain Rally race, which returns to Invermere next weekend after a 40-year absence.

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By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff The valley is about to experience a new level of adrenaline, with the Rocky Mountain Rally plotting forest rally car racing through local back roads for its 2013 track.

On Friday, November 1st and Saturday, November 2nd, dozens of off-road cars will tear through a series of logging roads for some European-style motorsport action.

The extreme roads of B.C. are more extreme than the usual Alberta locations – but the organizers decided to up the ante, as the Rocky Mountain Rally is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

“Valley forest roads can lead the track 10 to 15 kilometres into the woods, whereas in Alberta, forestry logging roads often dead end, which means we would have to go in, turn around and come back out again,” explained chair and project manager John Blaber. “So the rally here will be constantly moving. Racers won’t be waiting around for stages to be turned around so they can come back out.”

The competitors have become familiar with the old roads, so it was time for a change, he added.

Invermere was involved with the Rocky Mountain Rally before; however, that was during the inaugural race in 1973, when the race route started in Jasper and drew across the finish line in Invermere.

The race festivities will begin on Friday morning.

An event on the street will feature the competitors before the race, allowing spectators to meet the racers and check out the cars before the official start. From

there, the race can be seen from numerous locations through Invermere.

The official start time is 11:30 a.m., and 12th Street will be closed to traffic between 12th Avenue and 10th Avenue from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

“We’ve identified key locations where we want spectators to go,” Mr. Blaber said, referring to maps tailored to the event. “We’ve colour-coded those locations like ski runs: green areas are very easy to get to with a short walk from a parking lot. Blues are a bit tougher, maybe require a drive into the woods. And then we have a black area, which is a bit of a tougher walk.”

He said that the only black label is on a series of hairpin bends, he said.

“You’ll see the cars climbing up one hill — as they come up they bounce, and then when they return, they’re going back downhill.”

While it’s a scenic location, the hike is nearly 1.5 kilometres from the parking, he said.

The event will be entirely free for spectators to enjoy. There will be a 24-page event program on sale, and Arrowhead Brewing Company is the official event post-rally party sponsor.

“I’ve been sampling their beer and I really enjoy it,” Mr. Blaber said.

As of press time, there were 30 racers registered from Canada and U.S., with more expected to sign up.

Volunteers will be appreciated, even upon short notice. Those interested can become involved by contacting Mr. Blaber at 403-671-1985, or chair@rockymountainrally.com.

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The Lake Windermere Memorial Hall (often referred to as Invermere Community Hall) was built by volunteers in 1948 as a legacy for the community and as a memorial for local veterans lost in the World Wars. The facility has served Invermere and the valley well for the last 69 years. The facility and attached space is presently the permanent home to the youth centre, judo club, karate club, various dance programs, kick boxing, as well as used extensively and regularly for other activities such as in-door winter walking for seniors, moms and tots, youth air riffle, Invermere Fireman’s ball, Big Band Dance, Curling Bonspiel banquet and countless other activities.

The current hall has serious structural deficiencies. The roof system is showing significant signs of deflection, and because of safety concerns and fear of the roof collapsing, the facility will be immediately closed if there’s a high snowfall event.

The floor structure is also failing, and the official capacity for the building has been decreased. The building is also heated by an ancient boiler system, which is near the end of its life. To upgrade the building to modern safety standards, without increasing size or dramatically improving aesthetics, will cost anywhere from one to two million dollars.

The current District of Invermere council believes that putting more money into a failing building structure is not the right decision. Council has re-opened a debate and discussion that has been on-going since at least 1999, and is asking the community to consider borrowing up to $5.6 million over 30 years.

The facility would expand the size of the main hall allowing larger events to oc-

We will be making electrical system improvements in Spillimacheen and Brisco on Sunday, November 3, 2013. To ensure the safety of our work crews, it will be necessary to interrupt electrical service for approximately four hours.

Where: In Spillimacheen and Brisco. This outage will affect customers off Highway 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, November 3, 2013 Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, local Mountain time To prepare for this interruption and protect your equipment from damage, please turn off all lights, electric heaters and major appliances and unplug all electronics.

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cur, and would also include separate multipurpose rooms which would provide space to user groups using the existing facility, as well as new users.

This new facility would be constructed where the old David Thompson Secondary school and current school bus garage is located (property owned by the district).

Invermere received conditional support from the Regional District of East Kootenay to help fund the multi-purpose rooms in recognition of the valley wide use and services this space and facility would offer.

Invermere council has opted to not include the existing community hall site as part of the financial or decision making picture of the new facility. When the new facility is constructed and finished, the old hall will be demolished.

Council has decided to see whether the community is willing to pay for a new facility before we invest time or money in consultation and detailed design of a new facility.

Some important questions to consider when casting your vote on Saturday, November 2nd are: Do we want to look at the old high school site for the next twenty years? Do we want to put money into the old community hall site? Do we want to risk a roof collapsing on a community group? Do we want to continue to debate and consult and take no action for the next fifteen to twenty years?

For an annual cost to each parcel of land in Invermere of $116 (less then $10 per month per house), the question is: can we afford not to seize this opportunity?

Please vote “yes”to action on Saturday, November 2nd and help us to invest in our community and in our future.

The Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley is changing the hamper configuration. We’re attempting to phase out the labour-intensive part of the campaign while still providing support for those in need.

You must of course still register as usual with either Gail (at 250-342-

6752) or Helen (at 250-342-6789).

This year we are going to distribute gift cards from our valley grocery stores.

These gift cards will be for groceries only at the local store the recipient normally shops at, throughout our valley.

These cards will be for groceries that the family enjoys.

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Out & About The ski hill at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is snow-plowing into some attractive prices for new skiers aged six to twelve for the upcoming 2013-2014 ski season. See story on page 20.

Photo by Peter Moynes

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Movie Review: Only God Forgives Reviewed by Dean Midyette “Time to meet the Devil,”and thus begins the depraved journey of Only God Forgives.

The younger of two brothers, who’s bound by honour to hunt down his older brother’s killer, follows a path that intertwines with a police captain capable of transcendent brutality.

Set in Bangkok, a city where the most twisted and perverse can wallow in debauchery, expatriate brothers Billy and Julian (Tom Burke and Ryan Gosling) run a Muai Thai boxing club as a front for their drug running and smuggling operation. Billy’s remorseless murder of a sixteen year old prostitute leads to his death by bludgeoning at the hands of the girl’s father, orchestrated by a police captain

(Vithaya Pansringarm). The captain then claims one of the father’s appendages as atonement for casting his daughter into harlotry.

Kristen Scott Thomas plays the mother of the two young men, arriving shortly after her eldest son’s murder to claim his body. Thomas creates a manipulative, crude and immoral character that dominates every scene and character, save one, and gives a memorable performance.

Directed by renowned Danish filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive, Valhalla Rising), this movie is a contrast between that which is artful and that which is brutal, horrific and vulgar. It has the feel of an Ingmar Bergman offering, with elongated pauses and d e a d - eyed stares. The pace of the movie is protracted,

with almost everything (including the fight and torture scenes) taking longer than we expect, giving it an anticipatory edge. The violence (and there is an abundance) is measured, deliberate and agonizingly drawn out, unlike most Hollywood exhibitions where the action is staccato and frenetic.

This movie is not for the faint of heart, and will polarize opinion as it did when it debuted in Cannes as a nominee for the Palme d’Or earlier this year. Love it or hate it, it will leave you as conflicted as the images of centuries old Thai artwork backlit by the neon pulse of the city’s underbelly and the melodious harmonies of a psychopath.

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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.

Submissions must be received by the Monday prior to publication. We may only run an entry for two weeks prior to the event.

Please limit your submission to 30 words.

Priority is given to one-off events, so weekly events may run rarely.

Toby Theatre • Closed until December 26th.

Friday, October 25th • 12:00 p.m.: Soup, bun and dessert at the Edgewater Legion. $6 per person.

• Family Halloween party at the Canal Flats Civic Centre. $2 admission, costumes encouraged. Prizes for all.

Saturday, October 26th • 10:00 a.m.: Monster Mash Dash 5km and 10km walk/run to benefit Sonshine Daycare and the Killer Rollbots, starting from Pothole Park. Kids race, costume contests, souvenir water bottle, water and trick or treat stations on the course.This is a chip timed event. Individual and family rates available. Register online at MonsterMashDash.ca, or in person at the Valley Fitness Centre.

• 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Integrative breathing workshop with Dale Joyal and Nicole Neufeld at Lions Hall at Invermere crossroads. $40 per person. To pre-register call 604-314-9096.

• 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Hallowe’en Tea and Bake Sale by the Edgewateer Radium Health Care Auxiliary at the Edgewater Legion. Door prizes. $5 per person.

• 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: 3rd Annual Halloween Howler, hosted by the Radium Events Committee.

This spooky event takes place at a new location this year - the Radium Community Hall. Kids will enjoy pumpkin carving, apple bobbing, treats and the ever popular haunted house.

• 7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.: Garlic Palooza, Groundswell’s Community Greenhouse fundraiser at Winderberry Nursery. Food, music and membership for $35.

Tickets available at Circle Health.

• 8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.: Halloween dance at Edgewater community hall. $15 per person.Tickets available at the BookBar, Pips, Radium Video, Edgewater post office and the Bricso store. For info call 250-347-9575.

• 42nd Annual Fireman’s Ball at the Invermere Community Hall. Door prizes, silent auction, prime rib dinner and more. Tickets $30, available at Konig, the fire hall, or from any firefighter.

Monday, October 28th • 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: Hospice Society Meet and Greet, Invermere Community Hall. The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley is conducting Meet and Greet evenings throughout the area in October. Join us and learn more about the Society, the programs we are creating, volunteer opportunities and how we can serve you. Refreshments will be served. For more info, contact Maria Kliavkoff at 250-347-2110. Other dates as follows: October 28th, Invermere Community Hall; October 29th, Columbia Ridge Community Centre; and October 30th, Smoking Waters Cafe, Fairmont.

Wednesday, October 30th • 3:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Finish your Halloween costume/carve pumpkins at the Summit Youth Centre.

• 7:00 p.m.: Shuswap Halloween Bingo under the big tent off Capilo Way. For info call Christine at 250688-1498.

Thursday, October 31st • 3:30 - 9:00 p.m.: Zombie walk/fake blood workshop at the Summit Youth Centre. Prizes for the best Zombie costume.

• 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Windermere Community Association Halloween party. Free family event, donations to the Foodbank welcome. Hosted by the David Thompson High School Leadership class. For info contact Gracie Boake at 250-341-1548.

• 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Halloween Howl at the Invermere Public Library, hot chocolate and treats.

Not-so-scary storytime for the younger crowd at 6:30 p.m. Scary storytime by flashlight at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, November 1st • 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Hang out night at the Summit Youth Centre.

• 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Fresh Fridays open mic night at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. $2 at the door, all ages welcome.

Saturday, November 2nd • 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Baking pumpkin cookies with the Summit Youth Centre. Take some cookies back home. Ask us for location at summit.centre@ gmail.com or call us at 250-342-3033.

• 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Referendum voting at the Invermere Community Hall on questions regarding the borrowing of money by the district to build a new community hall and on the topic of the deer cull. For more information, contact the District of Invermere at 250-342-9281.

• 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.: CV Arts presents the Bergmann Piano Duo at Christ Church Trinity. Tickets available at The Book Bar and Pynelogs. Contact 250-342-4423 for more information.

Monday, November 4th • 7:00 p.m.: Bingo at the Canal Flats Civic Centre.

Wednesday, November 6th • 3:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Hang out Night at the Summit Youth Centre.

Thursday, November 7th • 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Youth Board Meeting at the Summit Youth Centre, then the Summit will be open from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Friday, November 8th • 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Pool Tournament starting at 8:00 p.m. at the Summit Youth Centre.

Invermere Library hours • Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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MEET AND GREET TOUR OF THE COLUMBIA VALLEY Come out and learn who we are, what we are doing and how you can help. All meetings are 7-8:30 p.m., the dates and locations are as follows. Refreshments will be served.

NOTICE OF VENUE CHANGE Monday, October 28th - Invermere (Lions Hall) Tuesday, October 29th Columbia Ridge (Community Centre)

Wednesday, October 30th Fairmont (Smoking Waters)

For more information, please contact Maria Kliavkoff, Executive Director 250-688-1143 • info@hospicesocietycv.com

The Columbia Valley Community Foundation is accepting 2013 fall grant applications from registered charities which support projects that enhance the quality of life of Columbia Valley residents from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen.

Deadline for applications: October 31st, 2013 Granting guidelines and application forms available at www.valleyfoundation.ca For information on the granting process, contact Jenny Richardson, 250-342-9822 or email richardson.jenny.george@gmail.com

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Local family trades ski slopes for summer surfing success

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff An Invermere family who takes to waves every summer recently capped their season by taking home some hardware from an Oregon surf competition.

The Sharp family is actively involved in the ski team at Panorama Mountain Village each winter, but every summer they grab their surfboards, hit the coast and catch some waves.

Surfing is great cross-training for alpine skiing according to Mark Sharp.

Mr. Sharp grew up surfing in Australia and he and his wife Sigrid have always spent summers living in a van and surfing. When their three boys came along, they slipped right into SURF’S UP —Left to right: Keegan, Mark, Jedd, and Trigg Sharp the ocean life.

Photo submitted “The kids have surfed pretty much since celebrate with their fin-shaped hardware. they were born,” he said. “When they were too was second in the same category; Trigg Sharp was secyoung to go on the water, they slept in the van.”

Mr. Sharp and his wife are currently coaches for ond in the under-12-years-old “groms” division; and Mr. Team Panorama and they say ski racing is their life, but Sharp finished third in the masters division.

Aside from the Invermere family, the competition add there’s always the off-season for surfing.

“To go away from it (ski racing) for a couple months drew about 140 surfers from Oregon and northern each year is really healthy,” said Mr. Sharp, adding it California. On the weekend of the event, a huge eightmakes a break from the heavy focus on skiing all winter. to-10-foot swell hit the coast, making it impressive for This year the family members placed well in young (and adult) surfers just to navigate out through Oregon’s Cape Kiwanda longboard classic. Keegan Sharp the rocks to the wave line.

It was the 15th year for the annual competition. took first place in the young men’s division; Jedd Sharp

Radium hosting third Halloween Howler at new location Karen Sharp, and that the scariness intensifies throughout the night.

“The David Thompson SecondAs excitement anticipates in ary leadership group will be assisting the lead-up to Halloween, the Raus with the characters,” she explained. dium Events Committee is hosting Children will have the opporanother Howler to give the valley an tunity to choose a pumpkin from a early scare. patch outside, and take it to the Between 5:30 p.m. decoration station upstairs. and 8:30 p.m. on Satur“We’ll just be decorating “We’ll just be decorating (pumpkins); we want day, October 26th, the them; we want to be careful to be careful with knives” Radium Community with knives,” Ms. Sharp said.

Hall on Stanley Street The upstairs level will also Karen Sharp will have its lower feature apple bobbing, crafts, Radium Hot Springs chief financial officer level transformed into and treats. a haunted house, and Tickets cost $5 per perthe upstairs will serve as the hotspot of all ages. The asylum opens its son, and the family rate is $20, for festive fun during the third an- doors at 5:30 p.m., which will be- which includes a hot dog in the nual Halloween Howler. The event gin with a “light scare,” said Radium price. Pumpkin decorating costs an was held at the Eaton’s residence at Hot Springs chief financial officer additional $5.

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff

the Elk Park Ranch for the past two years, but the sale of the lot required the Radium Events Committee to find a new venue.

The haunted walk-through will be present an insane asylum theme this year, and will cater to people

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Groundswell celebration returns with garlic theme

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Everyone is welcome and good luck to all!

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When the Groundswell Network Society hosts a local food-palooza, you can count on an explosion of flavour. And with garlic being featured as the 2013 attraction, set for Saturday, October 26th from 7 p.m. to midnight, Garlicpalooza is sure to be another sell-out.

The bi-annual event takes on a new name for each occasion. Potatopalooza was the inaugural celebration in 2009, which was followed by Pumpkinpalooza in 2011.

“We change the food just to keep it interesting,” said Bill Swan, project leader for the Community Greenhouse. “Garlic is going to be a popular one.”

Garlicpalooza will be happening at both Winderberry Nursery and Edible Acres in Windermere. Guests will be treated to garlic-inspired recipes that were created by eight local chefs.

“We’re really grateful for them to be hosting it in their brand new greenhouse,” greenhouse educator Ally Candy said. “It’s going to be set up with beautiful lights, and the venue is just absolutely gorgeous as well, so it should be magical.”

Some chefs are making their Palooza debut this year, while GARLIC GROWERS — DTSS Chef Training students others have been a part plant garlic outside the Community Greenhouse on Friday, of all three.

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“Folks at the event will go around station to station and get served the food,” Mr. Swan said. “After dinner wraps up, we’ll get into the live music, and then we have a huge dance in the greenhouse.”

Oso Simple, The O’Sullivans, and Deb and the Dreamers will be on stage until about midnight, with a cash bar in service.

And those attending the event will have safe options to get home.

“Designated drivers run shuttles throughout the evening for people who don’t want to drive,” Mr. Swan said.

Tickets cost $35 and can be purchased at Circle Health, where event-goers can also register for the shuttle.

Students from David Thompson Secondary School’s art program pottered enough bowls for each guest; the bowls will be distributed as a practical gift over the course of the evening.

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Woodshop Productions helps launch Christmas disc

By Dan Walton and Greg Amos Pioneer Staff There’s no shortage of local venues for valley musicians to perform in, but before Woodshop Productions opened in Windermere, it wasn’t very easy to find a recording studio.

The studio is as hardy as it sounds. It’s run by Ben Cameron, whose primary occupation is carpentry.

The only way into Woodshop Productions is by taking a short walk through Mr. Cameron’s workshop, and the impressive set up will captivate any first-timer.

Mr. Cameron’s former band would record their tracks at studios in Calgary, before he bought recordWOOD SHOP BOYS — Local musicians lay down a track for ing software to practise the trade — initially as an the Christmas album at a recent session. Photo by Dan Walton amateur, slowly upgrading as means allowed.

Woodshop Productions officially opened in 2008.

Recording on the Christmas album is expected to “It’s been a good ten years of slowly developing that,” wrap up in early November, leaving enough time to he said. “The studio is really just a glorified band room.” secure rights to some of the well-known Christmas songs Currently, operations occur in one room, but Mr. on the disc, and to get the whole thing mastered, pressed Cameron said there will eventually be an isolation room. and packaged for sale.

“I hope to expand and actually build a proper “Everybody seems to be really happy with studio,” he said. But in the meantime, the studio is their recording; it’s just a different technique,” said punching above its weight with what it has.

Mr. Cameron.

For many valley musicians, their first time in the stuFor musicians to share music with listeners, it’s dio is time well spent towards a worthwhile effort — a CD much more convenient and practical with a professional of Christmas songs to benefit local charities and musicians. recording.

Thus far, 12 of 18 tracks slated for the disc have “Most people listen to music recorded – not live,” been recorded. Of those dozen songs, eight are original he said. “Live shows are great, but if you want to share a Christmas compositions written by locals. song with someone, you need a recording of it, and you “It’s really eclectic,” said Mr. Cameron, who played want a decent recording of it.” in a valley band called Standby for the Bomb for ten Mr. Cameron enjoys his work as a producer, and years. “There’s a real broad variety of genres and styles. said his favourite part of the job is entering the studio It’s sounding really good; there are a lot of hidden gems with musicians who start off as strangers, and as a team, in the valley of good vocalists and good songwriting.” coming out of the studio with an album.

Initially, the group behind the disc was having trou“It’s a unique experience,” he said. ble finding enough local musicians interested in joining In addition to recorded music, Woodshop Producthe project, but at this point there’s plenty of interest, said tions can service any type of audio media. Mr. Cameron Bill Cropper, one of the founders of Windermere Valley can be contacted for more information at 250-342-5394, Musicians Who Care. and online@woodshopproductions.ca .

(Grants-in-Aid)

Pursuant to section 176 of the Local Government Act, the District of Invermere has authority to provide financial assistance to community groups. Council invites applications for financial assistance in preparation of its 2014 budget. The total budget allocation for grants is $10,000. Those groups or organizations wishing to apply for financial assistance are requested to make written application to the Council before November 8, 2013.

Application forms are available at the Municipal Office or our website www.invermere.net .

Would like to extend a warm welcome to Stefanie Villinger and Kieran Step who have travelled to the valley from Australia to provide osteopathic care during Julie’s 6-month maternity leave.

Stef and Kieran are both taking new patients, and will be available 5 days a week at the existing location within Azure Wellness, until April 2014.

For more information, visit www.osteohands.com

Thank you The Invermere Health Care Auxiliary thanks everyone who made our Fall Fashion Show such a sucess!

A special thank you to Essence of Sound (Jospeh Lyon), AG Valley Foods, Scheffer Family Foods, Home Hardware (Al Miller), Wayne Rossington, Todd Fisher, Milton Deck, Mel Thesen and Roscoe Dalke.

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October 25, 2013

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The effect of compounding

Most people understand the importance of saving, but many discount the effect that compounding can have on their lives. Compound interest or returns can be beneficial to savers and harmful to spenders alike. As Albert Einstein reportedly put it, compound interest is the “eighth wonder of the world.” Read on to learn more.

What is compound interest?

Simply put, compound interest is interest earning interest. For example, if a person deposited $10,000 in a savings account earning two per cent interest annually, the account would be worth $10,200 after one year. If the $10,200 were left alone for another year, the account would be worth $10,404. The extra $4 was earned on the $200 interest paid in the first year.

Interest that doesn’t compound is known as simple interest. If the above calculation was done using simple interest, the value at the end of two years would be $10,400. The account would earn the same $200 of interest per year whether the initial $200 of interest remained in the account or was withdrawn.

The power of compounding Earning an extra $4 on a $10,000 investment is pretty minimal, but the compounding effect becomes more significant as interest rates and account balances climb.

Consider a 30 year old person who invests $10,000 for 30 years at five per cent compounded annual interest.

Ignoring all other factors, the future value of the investment at the end of 30 years would be $25,000 using simple interest and $43,219.42 with compound interest. On the $10,000 deposit, that’s a difference of 182 per cent!

When to compound There are several scenarios where compounding can make a positive impact on one’s financial future. Most long term investments benefit from compounding.

Those who invest in mutual funds and do not need to draw income from them should have any distributions reinvested into their fund rather than paid out in cash.

Similarly, those who buy dividend-paying stocks as longterm investments can potentially compound their returns by using a dividend reinvestment program (often called a DRIP) to acquire more shares on a regular basis. Both options have the potential to increase returns by using income paid by investments to acquire more of the investment.

Those who use high interest savings accounts with a floating interest rate, such as through ING Direct, will see their deposits compounded automatically.

Those buying bonds, guaranteed investment certificates (GICs) and other fixed income investments should use compounding carefully. For instance, compound interest is beneficial in a falling interest rate environment because one might not be able to reinvest interest payments at a higher rate than the bond or GIC is receiving.

When to avoid compounding Though its benefits are compelling, there are some situations where people should avoid compounding. The most notable is those who buy compound interest bonds or GICs with terms longer than one year in a rising interest rate environment.

For example, consider a five-year GIC paying three per cent annually is purchased today. Each year for the next five years, interest rates rise by 0.50 per cent. The interest paid each year on a compounding GIC would have to remain in the GIC earning three per cent, while the non-compounding GIC would pay out the interest each year, which could then be reinvested at progressively higher rates.

It’s sometimes unavoidable Unfortunately, there are some cases where compounding can work against people, most notably on borrowed money. Just as compound interest can help one increase their savings, it has the opposite effect on debt.

Debt is almost always compounded more often than savings. In fact, interest charged on most mortgages in Canada is compounded semi-annually while credit card interest is compounded monthly or even daily!

Final thoughts With today’s low interest rates the effect of compounding can seem minimal in dollar terms, but it’s still an important component to wealth creation and preservation.

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They will exclude liquor or tobacco. The recipient can then take into consideration the dietary needs of the family. We have attached a monetary amount on the hampers by size, but we will of course accept any donation you care to give.

Donations can be sent three ways: by mailing it to the Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley, PO Box 2595, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0, by calling either Helen at 250342-6789 or Gail at 250-342-6752 and arrange delivery or pick-up, or by bringing your donation to the Invermere

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 19 Community Hall on December 19th between 8 a.m. - 12 noon.

Now, not to take out all the fun of a hamper, you have the option to add something personal from your family or business. You can hand in one box, the size of a shoe box, of goodies and/or necessities.

Our angel gift tree and teen break certificates will remain the same as in past years.

We look forward to hearing from you. Call any time.

Helen Wynder Invermere

Jumbo Wild thanks Mother Nature Dear Editor: Glacier Resorts Ltd., the development arm of the Jumbo Glacier Resort, was issued a Road Use Permit in spring 2013. Yet this season, no industrial vehicles travelled into Jumbo Valley where the main resort is proposed. The valley’s access was limited by a slide-closed road and a bridge out.

Glacier Resorts Ltd. advertised ski team training and public recreation opportunities on Farnham Glacier starting on June 29th, 2013. They hold a Lease of Occupation for a ski lift to be built on the glacier and an alpine day lodge near the glacier.

Farnham Glacier, one of four in the resort’s Controlled Recreation Area, is accessed via Horsethief Creek and Farnham Creek Roads; both were washed out frequently.

The Environmental Assessment Office’s October 2004 conditional approval for the resort has 199 conditions and commitments that are legally binding. Glacier Resorts Ltd. have 10 years to “show substantial start to construction” to gain full unconditional approval on October 12th, 2014. The Minister of Environment makes that determination.

The conservation community is concerned with committment #35, which states “no artificial modifications of the glaciers will occur other than snowcovered structural passages (wooden rafts) over open crevasses and roping off danger areas.” Glacier

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Resorts Ltd. adds “no use of explosives, salting or bulldozer work is proposed.”

Farnham Glacier has melted extensively over the these nine years, leaving primarily icy conditions during summer. The melting terminal leaves pretty rough terrain on its fractured toe, making access onto the glacier possible only with extensive excavator and bulldozer work.

The Jumbo Wild Citizens Deomocracy Camp was set up to monitor and observe activities on the glacier. In mid-season, Glacier Resorts Ltd. obtained an injunction against the democracy camp, saying their vehicles were blockaded, preventing access to the glacier. Camp members said it was a checkpoint stop to inquire about the purpose of going on towards the glacier, as one vehicle carried an excavator.

I reflect on the 1998 privately-funded exposé by investigative reporter Joyce Nelson, which she substantiated in this spring’s Watershed Sentinel magazine. Behind the flurry of the resort is a consortium of international water privatizers and exporters. This makes more sense than it did when first written, as B.C.’s century-old water law made news recently.

The municipality of Hope is very concerned with Nestle Corporation pumping undisclosed amounts of water from their aquifer for many years.

We will be jet rodding the storm water system around Invermere October 28-November 1, 2013. This program is necessary to maintain the operations of the storm water system.

Rowena Eloise, Argenta, B.C.

During this time, please watch out for the public works staff on the side of the road and slow your speed.

A better home for Beavers and Cubs Dear Editor: I am one of the very few people who use the current hall for weekly programs such as Beavers and Cubs, the Free Play Group, and once a year for the Big Momma’s Swap, a huge family garage sale where many families have saved hundreds of dollars.

I am often asked why I use the hall as it is outdated, dingy and smelly (in the words of a few of my Beavers). But I believe a well-used community hall reflects a vibrant and active community.

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Paying $2 million to breathe another 10 years of life into it will mean sacrificing, in the future, a building that could be a vibrant gathering area for decades.

When I moved here, I was dismayed to see how disconnected the many user groups in this community are. There is an “everyone for themselves” feeling. I think a hall that brings user groups and people together would create a stronger sense of a connected community in our valley, and that’s something I support!

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The District apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this operation.

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

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COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY PLAN Request for Proposal (RFP) East Kootenay Local Food Guide Update The Imagine Invermere 2030 Implementation Committee for the District of Invermere’s Community Sustainability Plan invites proposal submissions for:

Verification and Updating of the East Kootenay Local Food Guide The Request for Proposal will require contacting local producers in the current food guide to confirm local food production and to research and identify new products and producers not included in the current guide.

The current edition of East Kootenay Local Food Guide can be found at The Imagine Invermere 2030 web site http:// imagineinvermere.ca Copies are also available at the District of Invermere Municipal office, 914 8th Avenue, Invermere B.C. during regular business hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from October 16th to November 1st, 2013.

Sealed proposals marked “East Kootenay Local Food Guide Update” will be received up to 2 p.m. MST, Friday November 1st, 2013.

October 25, 2013

Family ski prices drop drastically in Fairmont

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff Ski resort visits can be a pricey experience, but Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is swimming against the current and rolling back their price on season’s passes – especially for youngsters.

“Hopefully we can encourage families to get started on skiing,” said Fiona Cull, vice president of marketing and sales at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

Fourteen runs comprise the ski hill, including many green circle runs. The terrain park has been expanded this year, with improvements benefitting riders of all ages. Young skiers can get comfortable with the basics of free-riding, and older riders will enjoy the new jump zone in the gully, and a “platzl,” a street-style terrain park.

“We are trying to work together to create new skiers and boarders in the industry and be the stepping stone to bigger mountains, like Panorama,” Mrs. Cull said.

And a two-lane tube park has also become part of the operations at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

Some iconic racers have been involved with the mountain, she said, such as Ben Thompsen, who learned the ropes as a child at the ski hill in Fairmont.

Fairmont ski services are subject to 5 per cent GST this year, opposed to the 12 per cent HST charge in place last year.

Until Thursday, October 31st, season passes for the whole family (two adults and

MAGIC CARPET RIDE - Three young men are finding out how exciting alpine sporting can be, as they ride the magic carpet up one of the 17 runs at the skill hill at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. up to four non-adults) can be purchased for $499. Season passes for adults cost $269 this year, compared to $349 in 20122013. Youth (13-17) season passes are only $99, and junior (6-12) passes are just $39, compared last season to $249 and $199 respectively. Children under five can ski at no charge.

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Imagine Invermere 2030 (II 2030) is the District of Invermere’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP), the Districts highest level policy that was developed to provide guidance towards a sustainable and resilient future for our community. II 2030 identifies community priorities and strategies which guide decisions and actions towards the sustainability goals. Local Food Production is one of the key visions of long term sustainability success within the II 2030 Plan.

Ann Plassmann, Village Arts Society, Invermere, and Jessica Salvidge, School Works Student

Proposals will be expected to include the applicants qualifications related to knowledge of the agricultural community in the East Kootenay, ability to work independently, communication skills, ability to provide personal transportation, food security related project experience and a project completion price.

There will be no public opening for this request for proposal. Proposals will be opened privately by the Imagine Invermere 2030 Implementation Committee after the closing time specified. If you wish to contact the District of Invermere in response to the awarding, please do so after the closing time specified.

The District of Invermere reserves the right to waive formalities in any proposal, or reject any or all proposals, or accept the proposal deemed most favorable in the interest Imagine Invermere 2030 and the Municipality.

Rory Hromadnik, Development Services District of Invermere, Box 339 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 250-342-9281 ext 1235 planning@invermere.net

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Valley Best of the

Left to right: An inviting hot pool beckons at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, Panorama Mountain Village (winners of six awards this year, as listed below) is lit up like a beacon for night skiers, and Rusty the Moose stands guard outside Invermere’s Artym Gallery. These three businesses are among the nearly 50 Columbia Valley busineses that scooped up 2013 Best of Business Awards from Kootenay Business magazine.

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Valley businesses stay on winning course

By Pioneer Staff While not quite as dominant as last year, when more than 70 businesses won awards, Columbia Valley businesses still managed to scoop up nearly 50 honours in Kootenay Business magazine’s 2013 Best of Business awards.

Leading the way were two of the largest employers in the region: Panorama Mountain Village, with six awards, and Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, with four.

Below is a complete list of all business award winners in the Columbia Valley: Fairmont Hot Springs • Fairmont Hot Springs Resort — platinum, Hot Springs Getaway • Chalet in the Rockies — platinum, Bed and Breakfast • Fairmont Hot Springs Resort — gold, Brunch • Fairmont Hot Springs Resort — silver, Kootenay Getaway Resort • Fairmont Hot Springs Resort — silver, Kootenay Campground • Design Cents — silver, Interior Decorator/Designer

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• Smoking Water Coffee Company — bronze, Caterer Windermere • Winderberry Nursery — gold, Garden Centre • Valley Alley Bowling — silver, Bowling Lanes Invermere and area • Pete’s Marina — gold, Boat and Marine Dealer • Oriental Palace — bronze, Buffet Restaurant • Kicking Horse Coffee — gold, Coolest Website • RK Heliski — gold, Helicopter Service • Scrapper’s Cove — platinum, Scrapbooking Co • Monkey’s Uncle — bronze, Toy Store • Invermere Vet Hospital — bronze, Veterinarian • Inside Edge — bronze, Women’s Wear • Artym Gallery— gold, Art Gallery

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• Kool Country Auto — gold, Auto Recycler • Kool Country Auto — silver, Towing • Back Door Wine Cellar — silver, Beer/Winemaking Store • Majestic U-Brew — bronze, Beer/Winemaking Store • Odyssey Cleaning and Restoration — silver, Carpet Cleaning • Odyssey Cleaning and Restoration — bronze, Disaster Restoration • Kootenay Savings and Credit Union — gold, Credit Union • Essentials Department Store — gold, Department Store • Essentials Department Store — bronze, Fabric/Sewing Store • Town and Country Feed — bronze, Feed Dealer and Supplies • Diamond Heating and Spas — gold, Fireplace/Stove Retailer • Fitz Flooring — silver, Floor Coverings • Maxwell Realty — bronze, Real Estate Company

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. . . ‘Winning course’ from previous page Invermere and area

• Sign Artists — silver, Sign Company

• Quiniscoe Homes — silver, Sustainable Green Builder • Palliser Printing — silver, Printers • Diamond Heating and Spas— silver, Hot Tubs/Spas Retailer • Copper Point Golf Course — gold, Kootenay Getaway Resort • Skyline Painters — gold, Painting Contractor • Country Heating and A/C — bronze, Fireplace/Stove Sales • Hart Roofing — silver, Roofing

Golf Shop • Panorama - The Final Gate — gold, Ski Shop • Panorama - The Final Gate — gold, Snowboard Shop • Panorama Mountain Resort — silver, Ski Area • Greywolf Golf Course — gold, Best Driving Range

Radium Hot Springs and area • Radium Hot Springs Pools — gold,

Hot Springs Getaway • Radium Video — gold, Video Store • Kootenay River Runners — gold, Whitewater Rafting • Kootenay Savings Credit Union — gold, Credit Union • Bare Hands Day Spa — silver, Massage Therapy • Nipika Mountain Resort — bronze, Ski Area • 91 Sheep — platinum, Coolest Kootenay Website

Never too late for flowers On Friday, September 20th, students from J.A. Laird distributed the results of their spring flower planting to businesses around Invermere.

The floral harvest was picked from the Copper Point Golf Club, where the flowers were planted.

(Apologies to the kids for not running this photo sooner!)

Photo by Greg Amos

Panorama Mountain Village • First Tracks Hostel — platinum, Hostels • Toby Creek Adventures — platinum, Recreational Tour Company • Panorama Mountain Resort — platinum, Wedding Services • Panorama Mountain Resort — platinum, Kootenay Getaway Resort • Greywolf Golf Course — platinum, Golf Course

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Autumn ale available at Arrowhead

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff

As the fruits of local labour are most abundant during the harvest season, Arrowhead Brewing Company has teamed up with Edible Acres to create a seasonal pumpkin brew.

“Everyone who tried it has left with a growler,” said Arrowhead co-owner Leanne Tegart. “Whether you’re a light or dark beer drinker, everybody’s in favour of it.”

She said that the brew is a brownish ale, more or less. “It’s the colour of an amber; right between a blonde and black.”

The special beverage became available on Friday, October 11th. Since only one batch of the fire-roasted organic pumpkins was turned into beer, the seasonal drink will only be in stock until supplies last. Mrs. Tegart said that it’s hard to guess, but expects the stock to last until the middle to end of November. The drink is only available for purchase directly at the brewery, in one growler fills and sampler glasses.

“Maybe next year we’ll package it, but right now this is the only way,” she said.

“We got the pumpkins from Edible Acres; they were locally grown,” said co-owner Shawn Tegart. “We cut them up and fire roasted them in our backyard fire pit, and then it went into a big boiling pot — it’s that kind

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of hands-on uniqueness that comes with craft beer that you don’t get with bigger breweries.”

“Part of the reason is because of better ingredients,” he added. “We care a lot about making good beer. We eliminated any kind of syrups or additives, which is huge; a lot of the pumpkin beers that we’ve ever tried had an artificial aftertaste that was almost perfume-y,” said Mr. Tegart.

Mr. Tegart said that the brew’s success is largely thanks to brewmaster Larry Kerwin, who mentored him before Arrowhead’s opening, which celebrates its one-year anniversary on Sunday, October 27th.

The idea of hand-crafted beer, Mr. Tegart said, is having a beverage prepared by your friends, family, neighbours, and community. BURNING TO BREW — Earlier this month, Shawn Tegart prepared “Everything we do basically goes back organic pumpkins which were grown at Edible Acres for the Pumpkin into the community, from our nine employ- Brew that’s available at Arrowhead Brewing Company. Photo sumbitted. ees who live in town, to everything local we spend money on,” he said. “It’s a win-win for “I have to start the Christmas brew soon because everybody.” it needs time to age,” said Mr. Tegart. “Kicking Horse And coming soon, Arrowhead will be offer- Coffee will be a part of the brew, and there will be a full ing a honey brown ale, which will be sourcing batch brewed; last year only half a batch was brewed.”

Columbia Valley honey.

Arrowhead will be the official event post-rally party After that, the Midnight Special will come back to sponsor for the Rocky Mountain Rally, which takes place life – the same Christmas beer that was available last year. on Friday, November 1st and Saturday, November 2nd.

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Safety Last, audience first

A near sell-out crowd at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre enjoyed the 1922 silent film, “Safety Last”, accompanied by live pianist Robert Bruce on Tuesday evening, October 22nd. The event was the first of its kind at Pynelogs. Left: Mr. Bruce placing his score; right: (left to right) Mr. Bruce, Brandy Bedard, John Ashby (who first saw the film 50 years ago in London, also with a live pianist), and Virginia Bruce enjoyed a chat after the show.

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Stages School of Dance branches into Invermere

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff Stages School of Dance, a Cranbrook-based business, has expanded into Invermere to offer the art in its most popular forms.

The new school will teach valley dancers how to move to tap, ballet, jazz, musical theatre, contemporary, modern, hip-hop, lyrical, and point-style dancing.

Stages is operated by Sheri Green, who has been dancing for 45 years, and teaching the art for 22 years.

“It’s for everybody – we have dancers of all ages,” Ms. Green said, adding that children as young as three can sign up. “We also have a mom and tot program.”

Children who learn the art of dancing become more confident, and effectively learn the importance of teamwork, said Ms. Green, who has studied several dance instruction programs, including an advanced teaching certificate through the University of Durham in the U.K. When Stages discovered a need for more dancing in the valley, Ms. Green teamed up with Peak Danceworks on 12th Street, as the two businesses combine to offer an all-encompassing array of dance programs.

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“Dance is not just a physical activity but it’s an art form as well,” said Ms. Green. “Even if they don’t become professional dancers, they gain skills that will be valuable in the future; for example, getting up and public speaking.”

It’s an all-encompassing art form – in addition to having to be physically fit, and musically capable, dancers have to be performance-capable.

Ms. Green said that Stages is still accepting new dancers, and explained that a recital will showcase year-end performances at Key City Theatre in Cranbrook in June.

Private lessons are also available, but would have to be scheduled during the day. For more info, you can visit stagesschoolofdance.com, and Ms. Green can be contacted by phoning 250-426-6735.

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DANCING QUEENS — At Stages School of Dance in Invermere, this group of dancers, ages 14 - 18, will spend all year working on crafty new moves before the year-end recital in Cranbrook. Posing in the ensemble is (left to right): Erin Turner, Leigh Thompson, Andi Hutchinson, Maddy Danyluk, Clare Ross, Carli Maybuck, Emily Zehnder, Melissa Kashuba, Sarah Zehnder, Ryley Haynes, and Tori Maybuck.

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Tuesday – Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

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Pioneer picture pit stops Involved in the Pioneer Travel Photo Contest this week, clockwise from the top-right: Holly Reid, Rebecca Davis and Sarah Davis take a Pioneer break at the Milepost Forest at Watson Lake, Yukon (photo provided by Ken Reid); Byron and Adele Trask sport The Pioneer along with the festive attire at Mardi Gras 2013 in New Orleans; Landon Scheffer (left) and Carson Scheffer took a trip to Jibacoa, Cuba (near Varadero) in April. They were caught with The Pioneer in this photo taken by their grandmother Sandy Nichol of Invermere; Ty Lightfoot (left) and Madeleine Sherk stand atop some over-sized alphabet blocks in Spokane, Washington. The two were there to watch their dads compete in the Lilac City Badminton Tournament.

October 25, 2013

October 25, 2013

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 27

Orphaned grizzly killed on highway

By Greg Amos,Pioneer Staff An orphaned grizzly’s new lease on life was cut tragically short when it was struck and killed by a vehicle on Highway 93/95 north of Invermere on the morning of Friday, October 11th.

The young bear, which had been released near Golden in July after being nursed back to health, was in the vicinity of a road-killed deer when it was struck near Stoddart Creek, about two kilometres north of the Highway 93/95 and Athalmer Road intersection.

“It’s unfortunate this grizzly was struck and killed, but a contributing factor that morning was a very dense fog, so visibility would’ve been low,” said Invermere Conservation Officer Greg Kruger.

The bear’s ear tag helped confirm that it was the young male grizzly, Tika, that was sent up to a rehabilitation centre in Smithers last winter from Golden,

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where the bear had been found orphaned and starving in someone’s backyard.

After recuperating at the rehabilitation centre in Smithers, the one and a half-yearold bear was released into the Beaverfoot Range in the Rocky Mountains east of Golden, an area determined to be suitable habitat for a young male grizzly.

Just two and a half weeks ago, a signal from Tika’s radio collar, which it had been fitted with upon release from the rehabilitation centre, indicated the young bear had ventured as far south as Edgewater.

Despite the tragic end, Tika’s release back to the wild had many elements of success, said Northern Lights Wildlife Society owner and manager Angelika Langen.

“There’s good in this too,” she said. “We have information on how far he travelled, and he was in excellent body condition. He was healthy and had a good fat layer. There’s nothing wrong with what he did, and that’s a success from our point of view.

#30 Brody Nelson Brody Nelson is playing his second season in the orange and teal and agrees that his team has improved over the off-season. “This year’s group is closer and more skilled both offensively and defensively,” says Nelson.

He has played in ten games already (of the 15 the team has played) and his save percentage is .912. He says, “I’ve

liked playing goalie since I was a little kid, always wanted to put on the pads.”

Brody’s family are always at the rink to support him. He cites his dad as the major influence in his life and says he is a good role model.

Nelson’s future goals include making a Junior A hockey team followed by an education in engineering.

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October 25, 2013

Pioneer Classifieds Wilmer Community Club

Annual General Meeting The Wilmer Community Club will host its AGM on Wednesday, October 30th, 7 p.m. at the Wilmer Hall.

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ON THE BALL — Invermere Fire Rescue members responded to an electrical arc from a telephone pole near a daycare centre in Invermere on Monday, October 21st. Firefighters secured the scene until BC Hydro personnel arrived.

Photo by Angela Krebs

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Firemen, firewomen and supporters from across the Columbia Valley will be jamming into the Invermere Community Hall on Saturday, October 26th for the 42nd annual Firemen’s Ball, and the epic roast beef dinner it includes.

The event this year will benefit the fire department’s rescue equipment fund, said Invermere Fire Rescue training officer Jason Roe. The department’s rescue truck, he said, attends calls anywhere from north of Fairmont Hot Springs to the halfway point between Golden and Invermere.

It’s that kind of specialized equip-

ment — items not normally funded by municipalities — that keep Invermere Fire Rescue best able to respond to the emergency needs of the community.

The event will begin with refreshments at 6 p.m., followed by a prime rib dinner served at 7 p.m.

It’s expected to draw close to 200 people (each of whom will be eligible for door prizes), and will have a silent auction and a ballon pop event. Live music will be provided later in the evening by Cranbrook band Canadian Crossfire.

Tickets cost $30 and can be purchased at Konig Meats, at the Invermere Fire Rescue hall, or by talking to any of Invermere’s 28 firefighters.

Your Local COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE Professionals Wende Brash

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

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

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RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO Automotive Repairs 7 days a week

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Dale Elliott Contracting • • • • •

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Copper City Plumbing Modern Plumbing ~ Old Fashioned Values Shawn 250.341.7373 Marcel 250.409.7373 coppercityplumbing@gmail.com

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

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

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October 25, 2013

It’s that poppy time of year

The time to remember our veterans is drawing near, as the poppy drive for legions in the valley gets underway today. Above, left to right: Gerry Wilkie, regional district representative for Area G, receives a poppy from Doreen Cooper, secretary treasurer of the Edgewater Legion #199, as Radium Hot Springs Mayor Dee Conklin accepts the crimson symbol of remembrance from Vi Wittman, President of Branch #199 (Pioneer file photo from 2010); right: Invermere mayor Gerry Taft accepts a poppy last week from Ken Carlow of the Invermere Legion #71 (photo by Greg Amos).

Sausage champs Konig Meat and Sausage Company co-owners Craig McGowan (left) and Michael Hecken brought home a couple of silver medals from the Fraser Valley Food Show on October 4th through 6th, where the pair were awarded for excellence in charcuteri sausage and game bratwurst.

Photo by Dan Walton

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PIONEER CLASSIFIEDS

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GARAGE SALES

ANNOUNCEMENT

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

COMMERCIAL SPACE

SUITE FOR RENT

STORAGE BLOW OUT SALE - Deck Properties Storage, Industrial Road #2. HUGE SALE everything goes. $5 bucks buys most anything. DON’T MISS IT! Nov. 2nd the good stuff and Nov. 3rd left overs, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. BRING CASH - LOTS OF IT.

The Windy Café is closing its doors between Oct. 31 and Nov. 2nd. Last chance to enjoy our Chinese food.

We would like to thank everyone for many amazing years.

Cheers to District of Invermere work foreman, Rick, for helping me find my keys in one of those solar powered garbage cans.

Jeers to Salmon Arm for stealing my wife.

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

All new, available immediately.

Phone 250-342-5805.

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.

Garage Sale Sat. Oct. 26th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Newhouse Multi Storage in Athalmer. Household items, sporting gear, weight and bench, ect.

ANNOUNCEMENT Vote

No CULL CULL MEANS KILL ad paid for by Miko & Bonnie-Lou

Alcoholics Anonymous. If alcohol is causing problems or conflict in your life, AA can help. All meetings are at 8 p.m. For more information, please call 250-342-2424. Columbia United AA, Invermere: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the BC Service Building, South End – 624 4th St., Invermere.

Radium Friendship Group: Friday at the Catholic Church, East Side of Main St. With the exception of Tuesday, all meetings are open.

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

Returning to Anglz, hairstylist Barb Hewitt, looking forward to seeing old and new clients. As an independent hairstylist I accept cash or cheque only, call 250-3423227.

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

CHEERS & JEERS A huge cheers to Mikey and Jeremy for saving our boat. Your hard work is appreciated.

Cheers to all our 4-legged friends who stopped at The Bistro this summer for their photo shoot and cookies. Check out The Bistro Deck Dogs Wall of Fame next summer.

You all made it!

Cheers to Copper Point Resort for making our 90th birthday celebration a huge success.

Cheers to the Seels log haulers for obeying the playground speed limit in Wilmer.

Jeers to the people who think we do not have a deer problem. Every single morning for the last 3 days my daughter and I have been chased or blocked from the school by them. Something needs to be done or someone is going to get hurt!

Huge Cheers to Peppi’s Pizza. What a wonderful and tasty treat given to our office on Thursday, you rock!

Cheers to the staff at Tiffany’s for taking the most embarrassing moment in my adult life and making me feel comfortable with the situation.

Cheers to CJ, Jan and Ken. You made our family dinner out an enjoyable experience. Without your help keeping out little ones entertained, pizza night would have absolutely gone sideways.

Cheers to the person who found our keys and gave them to Scizzor Sisters and to Scizzor Sisters for holding them for us to pick up A heartfelt cheers to our awesome employees Sue, Sylvie, Sigi and Bill.

You really are the best there is.

Cheers to Christina and the Production Department at Palliser Printing for all their patience and assistance during our difficult time. It was most appreciated.

Cheers to the bear out front of the bank! Gives “making a deposit” a whole new meaning!

CHEERS to Rod and Lee Dube for amazing Thanksgiving Dinner!

You fit all 13 of us in your house not only for one dinner but for leftsovers the next night! You are wonderful friends!

Cheers to Ally and Liam for having us at the Greenhouse and giving us fruits and veggies. You guys rock!

Cheers to Ally Candy at the Greenhouse for giving the Windermere Grade 7 such tasty vegetables to take home and eat!

Jeers to constantly having to babysit ginger-headed friends. I’m going to start charging $5/hr!

Cheers to remembering to put my keys in my jacket for safekeeping.

Jeers to forgetting my jacket.

Cheers to whoever handed in my wallet to the police station in September. You saved me a whole lot of trouble and I really appreciate your honesty.

Cheers to the neighbors on Pinetree Place and the RCMP for the quick response and search efforts to find a missing little girl. It truly was a heart-warming experience to see how everyone cares about each other and the blessing it is to live amongst all of you!

LOST & FOUND LOST: Fishing tackle in yellow milk crate. Fell out of my truck near AG Valley Foods, if found please call 250-342-9081.

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.

Cheap boat storage call 250-3420586.

COMMERCIAL SPACE Retail opportunity in Invermere.

2,100 sq. ft. located on Main St. Rare vacancy in the busiest area of town. Don’t miss out on this golden opportunity, call now 250-2700570, ask for Josh. Short or long term okay.

NEW HOUSE MULTI STORAGE 20 x 25 heated shop $450/ mo, first and last D.D. required.

24 x 36 shop power included, propane heat at tenant’s expense, $650/mo first and last D.D. required. Contact New House Multi Storage 250-342-3637.

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

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. $400/ mo available Oct. 1st or $450/mo available Nov. 1st. Phone or text 250-342-5937.

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

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

Available immediately. 250-2700729.

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

Invermere: affordable 1-bdrm and 2-bdrm apartments. $600 - $800/ mo. Includes all utilities. 250-3411182.

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

INVERMERE CENTRE. 1-bdrm apartment, available immediately.

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

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

Radium: Spacious bright 2-bdrm, 1-bath, shared laundry, shared large back yard. $600/mo + D.D. + hydro. 250-347-9970.

2-bdrm apartment in Edgewater.

End unit, $550/mo includes heat.

250-342-2898.

Invermere: Large bright upstairs 2-bdrm suite for rent. Large fenced yard, two blocks from main street, five blocks to beach. Wood burning stove, shared W/D, available now, pets ok, N/S. $875/mo + utilities, call Grant at 403-493-1245.

Brand new large, bright, 2-bdrm basement suite in downtown Invermere. Private entrance and enclosed patio, all new appliances, N/S, $775/mo + utilities. Available immediately. Call 403-874-0483.

Radium: 4-bdrm, 2-bath basement suite. W/D, N/P, N/S, no partiers. $1,100/mo, + utilities. References required. 250-342-6010.

Invermere suite for rent. 2-bdrm, 1-bath. Available immediately.

N/S, N/P, dishwasher, W/D (Negotiable). $750/mo + utilities.

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

Invermere, Castlerock 2-bdrm, new, bright, private, basement suite. References required. $895/ mo hydro included. W/D, N/P, N/S, 250-342-3381.

1-bdrm walkout basement suite partially furnished. Prefer mature adult, N/S, N/P. $600/mo + D/D, includes hydro, cable and shared laundry. Call 250-342-9328.

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SUITE FOR RENT Windermere: Beautiful 1-bdrm walkout basement suite. N/S, no pets, references required. $725/ mo, unfurnished or $800/mo, furnished. Utilities incl. 250-2700821. Available immediately.

HOUSE FOR RENT Fairmont: 3-bdrm newer home on large lot near river. Over 2,000 sq. ft. $1,200/mo. Call Mark 1-403519-0252.

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.

Invermere: 2-bdrm upper-level furnished suite with large yard.

Available November 1st - April 30th. Close walk to downtown. N/S, N/P, W/D. $900/mo + utilities, has woodstove, references required.

250-342-6605.

Radium executive 3-bdrm home backing onto the Springs Golf Course. Available Oct. 1st to April 1st. N/S, N/P, $1,400/mo. 250-3425247.

Edgewater, 1-bdrm home on acreage. $750/mo hydro included.

References required. W/D, N/P, N/S, 250-342-3381.

3-bdrm furnished house in Windermere. Available October 1st. $1,000/mo + $500 damage deposit. Includes hydro, satellite, internet. Shared laundry. N/S, N/P. Call Rene at 250-342-6813.

Home available Nov. 1st in Indian Beach Estates. Comfortable 2-bdrm, 1-bath home with den.

Can be used as third bedroom.

Fireplace, gorgeous views of the Fairmonts. Four minutes from private beach in Indian Beach estates. Please call 435-901-1600 or e- mail onrerth@gmail.com with inquiries.

Invermere home for rent Nov. 1st, 6-bdrm, 3-bath, close to downtown, N/S, fenced yard. $1,600/mo, for info please call 250342-1249.

CONDO FOR RENT

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Lake Windermere Pointe.

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

WILDER SUB-DIVISION: 2 bdrm. furnished suite at $1100 incl. heat/electricity.

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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.

Invermere furnished townhouse.

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

403-703-0930.

Radium 2-bdrm, 2-bath condo in Aspen Condo, 1,045 sq. ft.

Fireplace, A/C, in-suite laundry.

Furnished or unfurnished, lease required. $975/mo or $1,175/mo furnished includes utilities. Phone 1-403-608-4652.

2-bdrm + den at Purcell Point, fully furnished or without. 1 year lease required, N/P, non-smokers only.

Very nice with a great view. $850/ mo + utilities or $950/mo with garage.

Radium 2-bdrm fully furnished condo. Fireplace, two-person soaker tub and shower in large bathroom. BBQ and two balconies. $800/mo + utilities, call Mardi at 250-688-0884.

October 25, 2013

CONDO FOR RENT

MISC. FOR SALE

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

References required. Long term.

N/P, N/S. Call 250-409-9801.

For sale 4 all season tires, P235/75R17, 1/2 worn, $20 each.

Call 250-342-6297.

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

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Shannon’s Blinds & Designs Save up to $500 on 10 or more blinds, plus the PST “Great service and I recommend Shannon to anyone. Prices are extremely competitive in the valley and with Calgary.” J Webb Wine Merchant – Calgary Phantom Retractable Screen Doors – Sale Shannon’s Blinds & Designs 250-342-5749

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Radium: The Pinewood. 2-bdrm, 2-bath. Fully furnished, fireplace, A/C, BBQ, 5 appliances, 2 TVs, underground parking. N/S, N/P. Available Nov. 1st. $1,100/mo, utilities included. D.D. required. Call Joanne, 780-914-3497.

MOBILE HOME 12x60, 2-bdrm Mobile Home with addition and deck in very good shape, propane furnace and modern wood stove for $2,500 O.B.O, Must be moved, to view call 250-347-6420.

HOMES FOR SALE 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.

CONDO FOR SALE Riverstone Villas Condo in downtown Radium. 3-bdrm, 5 appliances, fireplace, large soaker tub walk in shower, garage. Priced 10% below assessment, will take quad or camper as down payment, $177, 000. 250-342-7608.

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

Local grown organic garlic. Call Sammy’s garlic farm at 250-3423921 or 250-342-5801.

Hay and green feed- round Bales. $50 - $90/bale. Elkhorn Ranch, 250-342-0617.

De-barked burl wood pieces for sale. Please call 250-341-5336 for more details.

For Sale: 2.5 yard metal sander with gas powered engine $1,000 O.B.O. Please contact Akiskinook Resort at 250-342-9411 or stratn21@telus. net.

Cooper Discovery M+S studded winter tires 31 X 10. 50R15LT 55-60% tread remaining, used 2 winters. Over $1,000 new, $300 firm. Call 250-272-3808.

FIREWOOD Seasoned fir firewood for sale. $200 per cord. Call 250-341-1538.

Seasoned firewood for sale, $200 per cord. Call 250-341-3544.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 2012 Sportsman 90 Polaris, low kms, $2,000. Call 250-346-3282.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 1986 Honda XL350R. Assembled but not running. $250 O.B.O. 250270-2135.

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

Handy man service exterior painting, carpentry cleanup, odd jobs and snow removal. Phone Albert at 250342-6382 leave message.

1990 Ford Club Wagon XL van great condition no rear seats $1,500 O.B.O. 250-342-2104.

1995 Ford F150 4x4 S/C. Excellent condition, many options. 175, 000 kms, $4,500 O.B.O. 250-346-3360.

2007 Toyota Prius, must sell quickly, 123,000 kms, hybrid electric, 55 miles per gallon, $13, 500 O.B.O. Call 250-688-2548.

SERVICES Home Building and Renos Chuck Newhouse Builders 250-342-3637 chucknew@telus.net Water treatment & purification, includes drinking water systems, softeners & conditioners, iron filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-342-5089.

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Environmentally friendly products.

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

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Strands is seeking a chef with 3 to 5 years experience in European and Canadian fine dining to start immediately. This is a hands on position. Apply to Tony Wood at tony@strandsrestaurant.com or 250-342-6344.

Syndicate Board shop is currently looking for F/T or P/T staff for the winter season and beyond, email to info@syndicateboardshop.com, or come say hi.

NEW RESTAURANT IN INVERMERE is now hiring cooks and servers for mid November. Looking for fun, out going, hard working individuals to be a part of our team. Please email resumes to roi.123@hotmail.com.

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 35

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typing skills are needed, and preference will be

We aretolooking for someone with computer prior experience in a given candidates with advanced sales of sales and skills inposition, programswith sucha asstrong Adobeknowledge InDesign and marketing and with a successful track record; Photoshop. However, an ability to think outside someone who hasbestrong and verbal the box, flexiblewritten and work as part ourcommunications, team are organizational and exceptional customer equally important skills in this position.

We are relations skills; knowledge and proficiency in MS Office/MAC definitely prepared to train the right candidate.

OS is a requirement. The ideal candidate must be This is a full-time, Monday to Friday position. motivated and take initiative to sell multiple products, work withisexisting and fiheld, nd ways to grow Black Press Canada’scustomers largest privately sales and income. independent newspaper company with more

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by June Invermere, B.C. V0A1K0 11, to: publisher@invermerevalleyecho.com

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Nights/overnights/early mornings/weekends $10.25/hour + medical/dental/group benefits.

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OPPORTUNITY IS KNOCKING @ THE HORSE! GREEN BEAN TACTICAL HANDLING SPECIALIST (a.k.a. Roasting Labourer) FT

Your daily mission will be to maintain a steady supply of green beans to the Roasters. This includes unloading of transport trucks, daily green bean staging, room up-keep and roaster cleaning (the equipment-not the operators!). You must be physically fit (lifting required), organized and have a spring in your step. Previous forklift and material handling/warehouse experience is beneficial.

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Please forward your resume before October 25th, 2013 via email to ken@highcountryproperties.com or mail to PO Box 760 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0.

Little Badger Early Learning Program in Windermere, BC is now accepting applications for an immediate opening for the position(s) of:

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR and/or

ABORIGINAL HEADSTART COORDINATOR

Whether it’s pulling the perfect shot, or shaking and baking tasty treats and sharing with the masses, we are looking for warriors to work weekends and/or provide holiday support in either the Café as a Barista or in the Kitchen as a Food Magician. Bottom line, ya gotta be crazy about coffee and delicious “made from scratch food”; think it, drink it, love it, dream it! Candidates must be physically fit, enjoy the energy of fast pace and work best as a contributing member of a team.

In exchange for dedication and a commitment to quality, we provide work/life balance, a steady paycheck and employment, great benefits, competitive wages, awesome staff events, paid day-off birthdays, generous holiday policy and the opportunity to work with one of the finest teams in the country! Email your particulars to jobs@kickinghorsecoffee.com. We will contact successful applicants.

One afternoon position in the ECE role (total 16 hrs) and 20 hours per week for the Aboriginal Head Start program.

These positions can be filled by one candidate with the right qualifications, and they are:  Current Early Childhood Education license (BC)  Current Child Safe First Aid/CPR  Current criminal record clearance (BC)  Proof of compliance with BC immunization schedule  Medical practitioner statement  Montessori diploma or related experience (will train) Interested? Please forward your cover letter, resume and three character references to the attention of Kathleen Elphick: littlebadger@akisqnuk.org or fax 250-342-9693 or call 250-342-6331.

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36 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

October 25, 2013

Fall in the mountains: bears, firewood and winter tires UNDER THE HOOD

By Steph Van de Kemp Pioneer Columnist Leaves are dropping, snow is creeping further and further down the mountainsides and the pairs of long underwear are coming out of hibernation. Apart from the obvious signs of autumn, it’s the conversations that really reflect the season of change. There are a few notable topics floating around this fall. The “to cull or not to cull” debate is back.

Then there’s the annual discussion of firewood gathering, and of course, the stories of bear and cougar sightings. I’m pretty sure they talk about different things in Toronto at this time of year. Last but not least, there’s tire talk. Tires are like the weather — a great topic of discussion that all Canadians can relate to.

There was a nice dusting of snow on Mount Nelson in September – which is when all the punctual, A-type personalities had their tires changed over. So that leaves the B-types and C-types to duke it out with the masses for an appointment to have our winter tires mounted. That is, of course, if you are a believer in winter tires. Even in our rugged, mountainous midst, there are a few remaining all-season die-hards.

All-season tires are marketed as the tire that can magi-

cally perform in all seasons and conditions. In reality, an allseason tire is the “jack of all trades, master of none” tire – and they perform especially poorly in winter conditions. Most remaining skeptics are those who have never driven on winter tires, and therefore, have never felt the difference.

To the naked eye, winter tires look like all other tires, but in reality, a great deal of science and technology goes into designing a tire for sub-zero driving conditions.

There are two main factors that set winter tires apart.

First, the rubber compound is designed to stay soft in cold temperatures, giving the tire better grip on the road.

Conversely, an all-season tire is made with hard rubber to promote tread life. In cold temperatures, this hard rubber sacrifices traction, even on dry pavement.

The second difference is tread design. A winter tire is designed with little grooves called sipes, which enable the tire to flex, squeezing against the road’s surface and improving grip. They also have a more open tread design, which helps clear snow and slush from tread grooves.

Groovy.

Last season, Quebec implemented a law mandating the use of winter tires on all cars between November and April. I know what you’re thinking; Quebec has a reputation for two things – creating laws and poutine (not necessarily in that order).

Well, last winter was the first full season of mandatory snow tire use, and guess what? Quebec recorded an 18 per cent drop in collisions. It’s hard to argue with those results; it’s also hard to argue with poutine.

If you’re in the market for new tires this winter, it may be helpful to consult your friendly automotive technician.

The tire market can be a daunting place, with its overwhelming number of choices. Your automotive technician can help you navigate your way to the perfect set of tires, based on your usage and budget.

Keep in mind that quite often, you get what you pay for.

If you choose the cheapest, you’re buying a tire with lesser technology and a shorter life span. One way you can save money, however, is to look for low-rolling resistance tires, which can reduce your fuel consumption by four to five percent. That’s good for your wallet, and good for the planet!

Many people ask us if they should buy rims for their winter tires. Having rims on both sets of tires is more economical in the long run. Installing four tires already on rims costs significantly less than dismounting, remounting and rebalancing a complete set.

It’s kind of like when you’re skiing and you stop to use the bathroom with bib pants on – you have to take everything off and put everything back on again. I love bib pants, but they can be a waste of time.

Fall is an exciting season in these parts; so bundle up, wax your skis, buck some wood and strike up a neighbourly conversation about weather and winter tires.

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

Boulder Creek benefits from diversion project

By Dave Hillary Kootenay Conservation Program Editor’s note: this is the fifth in a six-part series about the Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund and the projects it has been a part of in the region.

A long-standing and complex water issue on the Toby Benches northwest of Invermere was solved earlier this year when a $340,000 water diversion project was completed with support from the Regional District of East Kootenay’s (RDEK) Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund (CVLCF).

This project solved water diversion issues stemming back decades.

Peter Holmes, an Invermere-based habitat biologist with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, seized the initiative to try and solve water flow issues across three lakes and several creeks.

With support from the Lake Windermere Rod and Gun Club, the Toby Benches Society and a hard-

working band of volunteers, the Boulder Creek Diversion Project was completed, improving water flow into Lake Enid, Lake Lillian and Wilmer Lake, as well as flows in Boulder Creek, Wilmer Creek and Neave Creek.

“Wilmer Creek was getting pretty low,” he said, adding “there wasn’t sufficient flow to maintain the (irrigation) systems” that have been aiding farmers in the Wilmer and Toby Benches area since the early 20th Century.

Along with staggered flows in Wilmer Creek, Neave Creek, which feeds Lake Lillian, was also sputtering out, with flows only during spring melts. The impeded water flow also meant Lake Enid, Lake Lillian and Wilmer Lake were suffering.

“Water quality in Lake Lillian has been declining for years,” Mr. Holmes pointed out.

Four kilometres of two foot wide high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe was laid last spring, improving water flow for irrigation purposes, drinking water and for fish and wildlife habitat.

“In the end it worked out and water is flowing both ways now,” Mr. Holmes said. “Now we are getting a flushing action and I expect water quality will start improving.”

Correcting and improving water flows in Boulder and Wilmer Creeks allowed Mr. Holmes and project members to divert some water into Neave Creek.

The completed project will provide long-term benefits for Wilmer and Lake Lillian area residents, he added.

Mr. Holmes praised the Toby Benches and Wilmer residents who volunteered 1,400 hours and helped install the HDPE pipe.

“They worked hard. It was definitely the volunteers who made the project happen,” he said.

He also offered strong credit to the Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund, managed by the Kootenay Conservation Program and funded by the Regional District of East Kootenay. “They helped out big time,” Mr. Holmes said. “They provided a significant contribution to the project.”

October 25, 2013

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 37

LETTERS Canvasser seeks signatures Dear Editor: My name is Stephen Lebovits and I have been living and working in Invermere for almost three years. As of October 22nd, 2013, I became an official local canvasser for Sensible BC, a provincial organization that would like the B.C. government to revisit the current marijuana laws. As a local canvasser, it is my job to inform and collect signatures on a petition so that a referendum can be held on this topic.

I understand that this may not interest everyone, or that some people may want to sign our petition, but perhaps in a more private manner, so I am willing to drive to people’s homes or places of work to collect signatures. If you are interested, or know anyone who may be, please do not hesitate to contact me at slebovits@gmail.com or 250-688-1968, and I will arrange a time to pass by.

While this may not be everyone’s politics, it does deserve our attention so, please help out however you can. Thanks!

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Pot petition proceeds near Pothole Park Ashlee Taylor, right, represents Sensible B.C., and on Sunday, October 20th, she and her team from Kimberley were in Invermere to attract signatures to their petition. The group hopes to bring to referendum the change of prosecution laws around marijuana possession.

Photo by Dan Walton

38 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

October 25, 2013

Nominations sought for achievement awards Submitted by the BC Achievement Foundation VANCOUVER — Every community has one or more people who make life better for their communities by applying their hard work, skills and talents to such areas as arts and culture, sports and recreation, multiculturalism, environment, healthcare, education, civic duty, business innovation, community volunteerism, philanthropy and youth or seniors’ leadership.

It’s time again to recognize these contributions by submitting a nomination to the prestigious British Columbia Community Achievement Awards. The deadline for nominations is Friday, November 15th.

Information about how to nominate is found at www.bcachievement.com, by calling 604-261-9777 or toll-free at 1-866-882-6088. New for 2013 is an online nomination process.

“Each year, we encourage communities to consider their citizens who make a difference,” said Keith Mitchell, chair of the BC Achievement Foundation, which administers the awards.

“Take the time to nominate the special people who contribute to your communities, either as a volunteer or in the course of their work, and who inspire by their example.”

Recipients are selected by an independent advisory council of community leaders based on

the nominee’s contribution and commitment to the community.

Recipients will be honoured at a ceremony held at Government House in Victoria in spring 2014, where they will receive a unique medallion designed

by BC First Nations’ artist Robert Davidson.

Established and endowed by the Province in 2003, the BC Achievement Foundation is an independent foundation that celebrates excellence in community service, enterprise, arts and humanities.

For further information on the awards, please contact BC Achievement Foundation executive director Nora Newlands at 604-261-9777 or 1-866-882-6088.

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October 25, 2013

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 39

FAITH

Bible encourages us to give thanks

By Rev. Laura Hermakin Christ Church Trinity I can still smell the pumpkin pie cooling on the counter, mixed with the wonderful aroma of that juicy bird which was prepared with great care. My mouth waters at the thought of Mom’s stuffing.

Oh, the thoughts of the Thanksgiving meal!

From my earliest childhood memories, I can recall the joys of Thanksgiving; how I would sit for hours watching (and helping) my mother get everything ready for the great feast that was to come.

In a family of 10, it was quite an enterprise, but we loved it. Not to mention, the sheer delight at the thought of all of the other relatives who would be coming to join us. Thanksgiving itself was a gift from God! The wonderful thing about the season of Thanksgiving (which I consider as the season from mid-Sep-

tember through mid-November), especially as many of us are currently harvesting the fruits of our labour from our fields and gardens, is that it speaks of how everything we have is a gift from our Creator.

Our crops and gardens are gifts worked upon with our own hands, most certainly — gifts perhaps even enhanced by our own strength, but they are gifts nonetheless. God gives us the hands we need and God gives us the strength we have! I pray that I would remember this at all times — it would make my life so much easier. It would bless everyone around me; and it would bless God. Thanksgiving is not a church or religious holiday, but let’s consider what the Bible says about “giving thanks.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 says, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” In Ephesians 5, where the apostle Paul is telling new Christians how they should live, it says: “Give thanks to God at all times and for everything in the name of Jesus Christ.”

Give thanks in all circumstances. Give thanks for everything. Give thanks at all times. And do it all in the name of the Christ! Perhaps if we turn it around, we could remember to give thanks for all things that we can do in the name of Christ.

Valley Churches LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, October 27th 10:30 a.m.: CELEBRATION SUNDAY, ’Only GOD Is Omnipresent’...

Pastor Trevor ministering. The Lord’s Supper will be served.

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

Pastor Trevor Hagan 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED 9 a.m.: Worship at All Saint’s, Edgewater 9:30 a.m.: Bacon, Friends and Faith (All ages) 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 service. Kid’s 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

Dusky mountain diorama

This five-second exposure taken atop Mt. Swansea at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 18th captures the night lights of Invermere and the Purcell Mountains, partially lit by the hunter’s moon that had just emerged in the eastern sky at that time of night.

Photo by Greg Amos

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