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November 22, 2013 Vol. 10/Issue 47

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 1 November 22, 2013

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Men of Movember

These local man are proudly growing mustaches for Movember, and as you can see, some have a head start.

Clockwise from top left: Columbia Valley Rockies captain Adam Pulliam; College of the Rockies employee Dennis Klim; Invermere Fire Rescue member Shawn Verge; and Invermere Fire Rescue member Darren Hopkins. Inset: a pre-moustache version of Columbia Valley RCMP Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac.

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Thank you!

The family of Tony Luyendyk would like to express our sincere gratitude for all your support and kind wishes in remembrance of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. It is comforting to know how much he was appreciated and loved. We will love him forever.

Crazy Soles brings back Movember Mile a moustache, we’ll have stickers,” Beva said. “Or if you want, you can put a wig on your face.”

The event is open to participants of all fitness levels.

On its first birthday, the Movember Mile may not Last year, some entrants ran a mile for the first time in be old enough to grow its own moustache, but everyone their lives, Beva said. They were sore for a week after, but — including runners who can grow hair on their upper pledged to return to the Movember Mile. lip — is invited to the second annual Movember Mile The one-mile run requires runners lap the DTSS presented by Crazy Soles. track about four times. Registration begins at 10:30 On Saturday, November 30th on the David a.m. and the event starts at 11 a.m. In lieu of an entry Thompson Secondary School athletic field, runners fee, participants are asked to make a donation to the are invited to run a mile (1.6 Movember Foundation, which kilometres), but there’s a catch 100 per cent of Movember Mile — pants are forbidden and proceeds will benefit. moustaches mandatory.

“Come on out with your “We ask runners to show up bright and fancy underwear in their best and flashiest boxers and wear your real or prosthetic or underpants and run a mile,” moustache,” said Beva. “All you said Crazy Soles owner Beva need to do is show up — walk, Kirk. And although one gender skip, jog — whatever!” is able to grow facial hair with MUSTACHE MADNESS — Barely-clad runners The run is expected to conmore ease than the other, the in last year’s Movember Mile at DTSS. This year’s clude by 11:30 a.m., at which event is open to both men and run takes place on Saturday, November 30th. point there will be photos and women. “Even if you don’t have Photo submitted an awards ceremony.

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VALLEY NEWS

Court sides with timeshare management

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff Timeshare owners at Sunchaser Vacation Villas in Fairmont Hot Springs are on the hook for thousands of dollars, after the B.C. Supreme Court ruled in favour of a property management company’s right to upgrade the buildings at owners’ expense.

“Owners have to decide whether they want to participate in the resort moving forward or choose the cancellation option and go,” said Kirk Wankel, the chief executive officer of Northwynd Resort Properties Ltd., which manages the timeshare properties.

The ruling was made after a class-action lawsuit was filed by a group of owners who felt the upgrade bill

was unwarranted. Owners must now choose whether to pay $4,195 per unit, or to pay $3,168 to opt out of ownership. While there are no guarantees, Mr. Wankel said he expects fees to stabilize after the renovation.

“This renovation is addressing the significant deferred maintenance backlog, and in conjunction with that, we need to create a long-term capital cost reserve for those long-term items,” he said, adding the fees will also be invested into cash reserves.

“The health of the resort is important to all of the owners; it’s important to the Columbia Valley,” he said.

“We’ve worked to sustain that, and we’re very happy the judge has acknowledged the responsibilities of everybody to pay their fees and pay the for renovation, and we hope that everybody will take the opportunity to understand

the decision and move forward in a positive light.”

Once it’s known how many owners will remain, the size of the resort will be adjusted accordingly, he said.

“Once all of that has been done, we will have a smaller, healthier and more modern resort, which is a benefit for everybody.”

A total of 15 Better Business Bureau complaints have been filed against Northwynd in the past three years, with 13 of those from the past 12 months. The majority were under the category of “problems with product or service.”

“We are genuinely trying to make the resort better for the future; we’re not the group who put it in this position,” said Mr. Wankel.

The Pioneer was unable to obtain comment from any of the timeshare owners prior to press deadline.

Lights to shine on domestic violence prevention Submitted by the Family Resource Centre From November 21st, for two weeks, our main street will once again be lit by the glow of Purple Light!

The main goal of this campaign is to raise the awareness of domestic violence in our community. Why purple lights? Purple is the colour that symbolizes courage, survival and honour. It has come to represent the movement to end abuse.

Abuse can happen to a friend, a neighbour, your sister or mother. Any woman you know could be a victim of violence in her household, at the hands of her partner, spouse or friend.

On December 6th, 1989 at the Ecole Poytechnique in Montreal, Marc Lepine

entered a classroom where he separated the men from the women students. After claiming that he was “fighting feminism,” he specifically targeted women. He killed fourteen women, injured ten other women and injured four men.

Violence happens to men, too. We cannot disregard the abuses inflicted upon men, also by a partner, spouse or friend.

On December 6th, the Women’s Resource Centre will hold their annual candlelight vigil to remember the victims we have lost to violence, support those who have survived abuse and give hope to those still living with abuse.

The vigil will be held at Frater Landing, Invermere (the courtyard beside Interior World) at 4:45 p.m.

PURPLE PAUSE — Clarissa Stevens (left) and Arlene Hunter took a moment to remember victims of violence at last year’s candlelight vigil held in Cenotaph Park to remember victims of the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre in Montreal.

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ADULT CHRISTMAS CRAFT NIGHT November 27th • 6 -8 p.m.

The Invermere Public Library will be hosting an Adult Christmas Craft Night at the library. Space is limited.

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Table Top Christmas Trees An anonymous elf in the Columbia Valley has provided small table sized trees, as a fundraiser for the Christmas Bureau.

The Christmas Bureau would like to thank our co-sponsors.

Table top trees will be located at Valley Foods and Home Hardware Angel Gifts will be located at The Book Bar and Dairy Queen.

November 22, 2013

RCMP Report Submitted by Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac Columbia Valley RCMP • Winter tires: Get them on.

• On Thursday, November 14th at 8:44 p.m., the Columbia Valley detachment received a report of a hit and run incident that happened in the 100 block of 7th Avenue. It was reported that a 2004 Ford Focus had hit a red 2008 Ford Fusion that was parked in the driveway on 7th Avenue.

A female known to the victim of the hit and run had been at the residence and, when departing the area, hit the Ford Fusion then left.

The police were provided with a name of the driver of the Focus and a licence plate. The follow up investigation resulted in a 32-year-old female from Invermere charged with failing to remain at the scene of an accident.

• On Thursday, November 14th at 9 p.m., the Columbia Valley detachment along with officers from the Kimberley detachment came upon information as well as observations that led the police to believe they had interrupted a drug transaction.

As a result of the information and observation, two adult males age 24 and 22 known to the police were arrested under the Controlled Drug Subtstance Act and their vehicle was searched. A small quantity of cocaine was seized.

Both males were charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and held for a bail hearing.

Both males were released by the Justice of the Peace.

One of the conditions of their release was to have no contact with each other.

• On Saturday, November 16th at 1:22 p.m., Columbia Valley detachment members attended a residence in the 200 block of 10th Avenue. While at the residence dealing with the original complaint of disturbance, a plastic bag containing over 30 grams of marijuana was observed. A 43-year-old male claimed ownership of the marijuana. The male was charged with possession of a controlled substance.

• On Sunday, November 17th at 12:17 a.m., the Columbia Valley detachment received a complaint of

Winter Wonderland Market Sugarplums, Gifts and Tea Friday, November 29 • 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday, November 30 • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tea Saturday • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Invermere Legion Everyone welcome!

a single vehicle accident striking an elk on Highway 93/95, five kilometres south of Fairmont. The 1993 Nissan Pathfinder collided with an elk that ran in front of the vehicle.

The adult female driver was not injured. The vehicle suffered extensive front end damage and had to be towed. The elk was able to run into the woods.

• On Sunday, November 17th at 2:11 a.m., the Columbia Valley detachment received a complaint that a group of approximately 12 liquored up males were causing a disturbance in the rear parking lot of the Best Western. It appeared that the group was going to have a fight given the verbal challenges being thrown about. Police responded and the large group dispersed, leaving the area before the police had time to put on their referee jerseys.

Christmas shopping With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking of our Christmas list. I have sent out this message no doubt in the past and will once again make some suggestions. If you have children who are now new drivers, have their own car and travel a great deal due to school or work, you may want to get them some boring stuff for Christmas that will make you more comfortable.

Look at gearing them up for any emergency they may find themselves in should they break down or put themselves in the ditch. We live in an area where we do not have cell phone coverage everywhere. Bev and I loaded up our son’s trunk with emergency equipment to the point we left no room for him to pack up and leave home. So I threw some stuff in the back seat.

Some things to think of are: first aid kit, reflector vest, flares, reflector triangles, shovel, windshield wash, sandbags, hydraulic car jack (teach them how to use it,) blankets, extra warm clothing, hand and feet warmers, candles, matches, food items, flashlights and whatever else you can think of that I’ve missed.

One gift you may wish to consider is a yearly membership to the B.C. or Alberta Automobile Association. Do it for yourself also.

November 22, 2013

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 5

More regional tourism Building a house marketing money on the horizon that breathes

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff Hoping to add to the pot of regional marketing dollars, Copper Point Resort is patiently waiting to be included in the Invermere Municipal and Regional District Tax area, which funds the Invermere/Panorama Destination Marketing Organization.

But an initial boundary-change application to add the resort as a separate area has been denied by the provincial Ministry of Finance.

“There is already an island of Panorama, and an island of Invermere, and we want to add Copper Point,” said Regional District of East Kootenay Area F director Wendy Booth, “(but) the province wants to have a continuous boundary.”

The municipal and regional district tax, which applies to hotels, motels, resorts, hostels, bed and breakfasts and other short-term accommodators, is a tax of up to two per cent. It is renewed by the ministry every five years, at which time boundary changes can be requested.

“I initiated the request a year ago; it’s something that I strongly believe in, having additional marketing dollars for destinations,” said Copper Point Resort general manager Amanda Robinson. “And certainly our designation lags far behind our competing designations and it relates to the amount of marketing dollars we have, so I requested for Copper Point be part of it.”

The Ministry has determined that, moving forward, non-continuous boundaries for the municipal and regional district tax will no longer be permitted. The

current non-continuous boundary for Panorama and Invermere, as long as it remains unchanged, would be grandfathered into a new five-year term. Unless the regional district provides a boundary change request that includes all short-term accommodators between Panorama, Invermere and Copper Point Resort, the resort will not be included in the new five-year term. A final decision will need to be forwarded to the Ministry in January 2014.

“The province has said we need to go back and continue consulting, but we already have, essentially,” said Ms. Booth. “Copper Point has said they’re on board; we didn’t realize they were going to say you have to do a continuous boundary, otherwise we would have done it a few months ago.”

She said the regional district’s counter-proposal will simply include the Athalmer corridor.

“One thing that’s different is we also want to look at including the Super 8 Invermere (which is on land owned by the Shuswap Band), and we don’t know if that is possible or not,” added Ms. Booth. “That’s a provincial decision.”

Copper Point Resort is set to go ahead and start charging the municipal and regional district tax starting February 1st, 2014, said Ms. Robinson, which is the start date of the tax based on joining the Invermere/ Panorama Destination Marketing Organization.

“I think it benefits the overall destination probably more than it does specifically Copper Point Resort, just because these are dollars (going) into a general pot for marketing the entire destination,” she said.

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff A new Invermere-based business by the name of Trappeur Homes is inviting contractors, architects and anyone interested in innovative log home construction to attend an open house at the Lakeview Meadows Recreation Centre on Thursday, November 28th.

A partnership between Aaron Cameron and Max Fanderl, Trappeur Homes is the Western Canadian dealer for a line of high-efficiency log home kits and packages with open, or breathable, walls — a European concept that is beginning to catch on in North America.

“The North American building style is more like living in a plastic bag, with all the polyethylene (standard vapour barrier) around it,” said Mr. Fanderl. “In Europe, they have an open wall system, which means the wall needs to be able to absorb and release moisture, so if moisture gets into a wall, give it a chance to get back out instead of building mildew and mould.”

Trappeur Homes has about 20 different models to choose from (which can be modified), or prefabricated and ready-to-assemble custom build packages are available that can be put together by any carpenter.

The open house is from 5 to 10 p.m. with free beer and snacks for anyone who drops in with a nonperishable food donation for the Food Bank. For more information, visit www.trappeurhomes.com or call 250-270-0396.

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PERSPECTIVE Historical Lens

When shopping local, think “valley-sized”

By Greg Amos Pioneer Staff

When it comes to local shopping, it’s helpful to employ a traveller’s ethos of trying to explore every nook and cranny of an unfamiliar place.

While shopping in the valley is hardly a novel experience for most of us, going beyond the confines of 7th Avenue or the Crossroads areas may be the path less travelled. So open your mind, broaden your horizon, and think “valley-sized”.

Compelling arguments exist as to why we should think about keeping our dollars circulating within the region by buying from local stores; see page 22 for more on that front. But it’s easy to think we’re doing the right thing while forgetting about the businesses in Radium, Edgewater and all points north and south of Invermere as we burn through our holiday shopping lists.

Now, Brisco isn’t excatly bustling with business.

Granted, Canal Flats is far from a consumer Mecca.

But searching out a unique gift is only possible if one considers all the options, incuding Fairmont Hot Springs and Spillimacheen.

Many of these locales suffer far more from seasonality than Invermere itself does, so they should be worthy of consideration when looking to support the Columbia Valley’s economy while filling the void beneath the Christmas tree.

Deals are available in Calgary and Cranbrook, without a doubt. But factor in gas costs, wear and tear on your vehicle, food and beverage purchases, and you may find the difference negligible.

Not to mention the inherent risks in winter driving on Highway 93/95 or through Kootenay National Park.

If you do blow your budget and credit rating on local shopping, there’s always the possibility of salvation through a micro-credit loan available from the fine students at J.A. Laird Elementary and Eileen Madson Primary schools — see page 15 for news on that option, should your finances require it.

November 22, 2013

The bridge over snowy Toby Creek The High Level Bridge, which spanned a snow-covered Toby Creek, stands strong in this shot from the 1930s or 1940s. The original print can be found in a frame at the Windermere Valley Museum.

If you have any more information on this or any other Historical Photo, e-mail us at info@cv-pioneer.com .

Photo A1345 courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

Pioneer debuts new ‘Wartime’ blog This week The Pioneer is pleased to announce the addition of a new feature for our online readers.

Wartime Wednesdays is a weekly blog researched and written by Elinor Florence of Invermere, who owned The Pioneer from 2004 to 2010.

The word “blog” is short for “web log”, and is the digital equivalent of an old-fashioned newspaper column.

Since leaving The Pioneer, Elinor completed her first historical novel called Bird’s Eye View, which has been accepted by a publisher and will appear in bookstores in October 2014.

The novel is about a young Canadian woman who goes overseas during the Second World War, joins the air force and becomes an aerial photographic interpreter.

In the meantime, Elinor will write weekly about

the interesting wartime facts and anecdotes she picked up during her research, some of them involving valley residents.

This week, her topic is: “The dog with the unspeakable name.”

You may click on the link found on the left side of The Pioneer website to read Wartime Elinor Florence Wednesdays.

That link will also take you to Elinor’s website at elinorflorence.com , where you can read more about her background and her upcoming novel, Bird’s Eye View.

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November 22, 2013

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 7

No injunction was issued for democracy camp Dear Editor:

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The judge granted the request for adjournment but stipulated that if Glacier Resorts Ltd. wants to reinstate its legal action in the future, then senior vice president Grant Costello will have to appear at the hearing and will be subject to cross examination.

I repeat — no injunction against the Citizens for Democracy has ever been issued.

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When visiting Invermere, and sitting at the cenotaph on a busy summer day, I’ll think of the beautiful gathering of your citizens from the Columbia Valley on a cool November day to remember the heroes from your communities.

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Our friends from Arrowhead Brewing Company will be on hand to help you pair Dear Editor: quite enough coverage in the past in the perfect ale to your meal. the Pioneer and for that, I thank you.

May I ask you to shift your “Historical Lens” away from the Crook Ray Crook family for a bit. I feel we have had Invermere

Thanks to The Pioneer for the touching photo essay of Remembrance Day ceremonies in Invermere and Canal Flats. It is the small communities across Canada that are the backbone of our nation both in times of war and peace.

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November 22, 2013

New chef at Eagle Ranch Resort rolls out Asian-inspired menu

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff

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Women’s Resource Centre Statistics April 2013 - October 2013 542 women and 78 children in our valley visited and accessed services.1,820 hours of support services were provided Help be a part of the solution.

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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION The regular meeting of Council for Tuesday, November 26th, 2013 has been cancelled.

Please note the next regular meeting of Council be held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Office (914 – 8th Avenue) at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10th, 2013.

For further information please contact Nancy Smith, Corporate Officer at 250 342-9218 ext#1228.

If rendang bakpao (Indonesian beef curry dumplings) and Korean tacos are your thing, the new and improved Eagle Ranch Resort is the place to be on Wednesday, November 27th.

“I really like southeast Asian appearances on dishes, especially the flavour profile when applied to more classical foods,” explained new executive chef Dan Pietrzak, who’ll be debuting a new menu at Traders Lounge (located in the south wing of the Eagle Ranch Clubhouse) as at the grand re-opening event. “We’re excited about introducing a touch of southeast Asian influence.

We like to put our own spin on dishes wherever we can.”

Mr. Pietrzak, who comes to the Upper Columbia Valley after living in Nelson and Canmore and working as a chef with Delta Hotels and Starwood Hotels and Restaurants, says he’s happy to be here.

“It’s a beautiful area,” he said, adding he became interested in food at a young age, since food was always a big part of life for his Polish-background family, and also

because his father owned a deli in Ontario.

“Chefs are basically artists,” he said. “Some elements of creativity can be taught, but I think serious culinary artistry comes from within. Colour and texture play into it. Creativity is taking something you were taught classically, then turning it into something that is your own.”

It will also be the debut for new dining room manager Shannon Root, who’s back from a maternity leave.

She previously worked on the resort side of the business, where she was at one point responsible for looking after the stay of a Saudi Arabian prince and his entourage.

“I was in charge of making sure every detail was exactly how they wanted it,” she said.

Mrs. Root grew up on the coast and moved to the valley with her parents more than a decade ago.

“I love Invermere — it’s a little treasure,” she said.

“We can go to Calgary for that big city feel, but we’re far enough away that we can still enjoy Invermere’s amazing location and friendly atmosphere.”

Arrowhead Brewery will be on site on Wednesday, November 27th, and customers will receive a 25 per cent discount on menu prices from 5 to 9 p.m.

Radium offers expanded Light Up

By Greg Amos Pioneer Staff Christmas afficionados looking for a doubledose of holiday cheer — or an alternative to Grey Cup fever — can find it at Radium Hot Springs’ Light Up event on Sunday, November 24th.

Events throughout the day, including a vendors’ market, barbecue and live music, will culminate at 5 p.m., when Christmas light displays are turned on at Rotary Park next to the Best Western Prestige Inn, as well as at any other participating businesses in Radium Hot Springs.

A vendors’ market, which will draw 30 businesses and hobby craft makers, will run from noon to 4:30 p.m. at the Prestige Inn, where photographer Tanya de Leeuw will take photos with Santa for $10 apiece.

A by-donation community barbecue, sponsored by the Mountainside Market, will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Radium Visitor Information Centre.

While munching on hot dogs and burgers, Light Up goers can relax to the sounds of a Dos Equis, a guitar and vocal duo that will be playing from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

“Everybody should just come; it will be a good time,” Tourism Radium administrator Kara Cassidy declared enthusiastically.

RADIANT RADIUM — June Thomsen stands with Radium’s bighorn mascot at last year’s Light Up market in Radium Hot Springs.

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November 22, 2013

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Rockies player profile

#15 Jerome Thorne Born and raised in Kamloops, Jerome Thorne Jr. is the son of Columbia Valley Rockies alumni Jerome Thorne Sr. and Ruth Thorne, a graduate of David Thompson Secondary School.

The speedy forward says he has been skating since he could walk, carried a hockey stick at the age of 18 months and his first word was “goalie”! At 19 years of age, Jerome has every intention of playing out his final two seasons as a junior.

He says this year’s team is a tight, good bunch of guys and describes his teammates as “a kind and respectful group.”

He asks the community to “stick with us; we don’t have a bunch of wins early this season, but we have the skillset and the mindset to be pretty successful and we’re going to go far.”

Jerome sees his future in the horticultural industry, perhaps as a greenskeeper for a golf course.

Foundation seeking projects

By Greg Amos Pioneer Staff One year after receiving a landmark $2 million donation from the estate of a Canal Flats resident, the Columbia Valley Community Foundation is making it known that they’re here to help fulfill community needs in the valley.

The foundation has granted $330,000 in the last 12 years. Since receiving the large endowment last November from the estate of Arnold Ellis — a self-made man with a Grade 8 education who wanted to see others get a chance at higher learning — the foundation has completed a fall granting that saw more than $16,000 given to various applicants.

“We don’t have a lot of public awareness about what it is we do,” said Roberta Hall, who co-chairs the foundation with Janice McGregor and serves alongside a seven-member board.

“In the past, we had approximately $2,000 for the granting amount,” she said.

“What we have found is that isn’t suitable in a lot of cases. We’re trying to increase that, or broaden that, or maybe not even put a cap on it.”

Recent recipients include the Rotary Club, which was given $6,008 towards its Splash and Spray Park project, and the Lake Windermere Alliance Church, which received $3,500 for playground equipment at the Sonshine Day Care.

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Local woman seeks funds for Philippines Submitted by Dorothy Isted Whenever disaster strikes, good people want to help. In the wake of the super typhoon Haiyan, one Invermere nanny who arrived in Canada from the Philippines almost three years ago is aiming to help by raising $10,000 by December 8th.

Like many of our neighbours, Jamila Salle has been gripped by the tragedy of the typhoon, which struck the nation of more than 7,000 islands two weeks ago on Friday, November 8th.

Her husband and fourteen-year-old son back home are fine, but others desperately need help, which prompted her to set up a donation page on World Vision’s website.

She said she was inspired by a young Filipino beggar who spent a whole day asking for donations and handed over all he had received to help others: two cans of sardines, two packs of noodles, one kilogram of rice and 30 Philippine pesos.

“They don’t have the means, but they help,” said Jamila, whose donation boxes can be found at A&W, Rocky River Grill, Super 8, the Station Neighbourhood Pub and Dairy Queen.

“What can I do?”

One of Jamila’s friends in Invermere sobbed as she spoke of a mother and four children forced to cling to roof rafters in their flooded home for hours, fearing the wind would blow off the roof and carry them away.

Volunteerism is a long, rich and diverse cultural tradition in the Philippines. In Canada, about 50 per cent of the population over the age of 15 donates time, money, energy and skills.

It seems natural for us to encourage a woman who, while new to Canada, shares a very Canadian value.

Jamila, a midwife when she lived in the Philippines, recently sponsored her first World Vision child. World Vision has been actively helping people in the Philipines for 55 years and Jam saw firsthand how they help provide wells for clean drinking water, which is why she set up a donation web page on their site.

The Canadian government has agreed to match donations given by December 8th on a dollar-for-dollar basis. Interested people can go right to Jamila’s donation page at http:// my.worldvision.ca/mwv//fundraiser/409 .

Thus far, the typhoon has killed or left missing more than 5,000 people, while displacing four million.

TYPHOON TACKLER — Invermere’s Jamila Salle is rallying the community to help raise $10,000 towards typhoon relief efforts in the Philippines.

This amount will be matched by the Canadian government, if it can be raised by December 8th.

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The alt-gypsy-country-circus music of Blackberry Wood was back at Bud’s Bar and Lounge on Friday, November 15th. The trio wasn’t shy during their show and presented a quirky and upbeat set of their energetic songs.

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Movie Review: The World’s End

Reviewed by Lizzie Midyette Set in a generically British town somewhere in England, The World’s End is a comedy celebrating the great U.K.-borne tradition of the pub crawl.

Written and performed by the duo Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright, this film is a must-see for those who enjoyed Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz.

The special effects are deliberately low-budget, the jokes crude, and the story engaging, although the characters aren’t quite as dynamic as we could expect given the perfection achieved in previous cinematic offerings.

Twenty or so years after a group of five high schoolers attempt the “Golden Mile,” an epic 12-stop pub crawl

through their hometown, the group reluctantly reunites due to the scheming of their nefarious leader, Gary King (Simon Pegg).

All the characters have grown and established productive lives except for King, which just adds to the hilarity as they struggle to overcome the ridiculousness of trying to recapture their high school exploits.

The pub crawl starts somewhat predictably, set to a soundtrack of some of the best 90s British Indie music. The first few pints are downed comfortably, and the group struggles to recreate the magic of their inaugural pub crawl as well as how all but one member has changed since the group drifted apart.The group expresses its disappointment with the inevitable “Starbuckification” of their old drinking haunts, their residual dis-

comfort around women, and an inability to escape the demise of the relationship the five shared in their youth.

Soon, they realize something is not quite right.

However, King is determined to finish the pub crawl the second time around, intending to fulfill his childhood dream and recapture his youth. Despite the protests from the other partygoers, King refuses to abandon his second attempt at the Golden Mile, so the group continues on in the shadow of a formidable threat to their safety.

In short, this movie is quite unlike anything else being made at this time. It has a uniquely British sardonic twist on the current trend towards end-times movies, and is thoroughly enjoyable.

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

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

Toby Theatre • Closed until December 26th.

Friday, November 22nd • 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Spaghetti dinner and movie night at the Summit Youth Centre. Dinner starts at 7:00 p.m. Please confirm your presence for dinner by Thursday, November 21st.

• 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: ICAN dinner and Raise the Woof Comedy Show at Invermere Community Hall to raise money for a new rescue and adoption centre. MC Dave McGrath, dinner by Anne Riches, live auctions

by Tex Lortscher. Doors open 6:00 p.m., dinner 7:00 p.m., followed by a stand up comedy show. Ages 19+.

Tickets $50 at The Book Bar, ICAN, Invermere Vet Hospital, Fairmont Gift Shop, Furry Companions.

For info call 250-341-7888.

• All day A&W fundraising event for the Phillippines. $2 from every Teen Burger sold will be donated to relief efforts.

Saturday, November 23rd • 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Hoodoo Quilters Christmas Craft Sale at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

• 10:00 a.m.: Christmas Crafts for children at the Radium Library. Also runs November 30th. Adults are invited to join in the fun as well.

• 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Light Up and the Winter Magic exhibition opening at Effusion Art Gallery.

Come and enjoy hot apple cider, and hand-painted ornaments for sale to benefit the Summit Youth

Centre. Christine Simpson artist demonstration and artist Sigrid Sharp will be at the gallery to discuss painting, both from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Show runs until December 31st. For more info, visit www. effusionartgallery.com.

• 4:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Enjoy the Light Up Festival with the Summit Youth Centre crew.

• 5:00 p.m.: Invermere Light Up festival. Main Street will be closed from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., with fire pits and fun activities along the street. Tree lighting at Cenotaph Park, entertainment on the main stage downtown, Valley Voices choir performing at Parkside Place, free hot chocolate and treats, colouring contest entries on display, late night shopping and the annual holiday window display competition.

• 6:00 p.m.: Santa Claus Parade, as part of Light Up, downtown Invermere.

• 6:45 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.: Santa’s Den open at Interior World. Santa will be in his Den to see all the kids and to find out what they want for Christmas. Professional photos available, with proceeds going to the Family Resource Centre. Also open Sunday, November 24th from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. as part of Super Sunday.

• Canterbury Carols Christmas Market at Interior World in support of the Family Resource Centre.

Dates and times as follows: Light Up Night (November 23rd), 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Super Sunday (November 24th), 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m; November 30th December 22nd on Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Sundays, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; and Friday, December 20th, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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• 6:30 p.m.: Swimming at Radium Hot Springs with the Summit Youth Centre. Leaving at 6:30 p.m. Please confirm your presence by Wednesday, November 27.

Friday, November 29th • 12:00 p.m.: $6 Soup, bun and dessert at the Edgewater Legion.

• 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Bingo night at the Summit Youth Centre.

• 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Winter Wonderland Market: Sugarplums, Gifts & Tea. At the Invermere Legion.

Also runs Saturday, November 30th, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tea is Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 30th • 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Free instruction and drop in curling at the Invermere Curling Centre for Canada Sports Day. • 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: The W.D.F.I. will be hosting an info-session about the abattoir at the Town and Country Feed store.

• 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Sport Day from Coast to Coast to Coast in Canada with the Summit Youth Centre.

Sunday, December 1st • 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.: 9th Annual Feed the Town event at Copper Point Golf Club. Free Christmas feast.

Cash and non-perishable items accepted as donations for the Columbia Valley Food Bank.

Sunday, November 24th

Monday, December 2nd

• 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.: Super Sunday, Invermere holiday shopping events at downtown merchants, along with music all day. Gift wrapping services available.

• 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Tourism Radium Holiday market and photos with Santa at the Best Western Plus Prestige Inn. • 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Tourism Radium Community BBQ at Mountainside Market. By donation.

• 5:00 p.m.: Tourism Radium Community Light Up at Rotary Park and the Info Centre.

• 7:00 p.m.: Bingo at the Canal Flats Civic Centre.

Wednesday, November 27th

Invermere Library hours

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

• 3:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Hang out Night at the Summit

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

• Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 3rd • 7:00 p.m.: Columbia Valley MS Support Group Meet & Greet in the Christ Trinity Church foyer. Come join us for a relaxed but stimulating conversation and wonderful insights into the land of MS.

Wednesday, December 4th • 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Documentary night at the Summit Youth Centre.

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he Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley is now ready to accept applications for FOOD GIFT CARDS AND ANGEL GIFTS for Christmas 2013, to be distributed Thursday, December 19th.

Application forms are available at The Family Resource Centre, Columbia Valley Employment Centre, Invermere Public Health Unit, Akisqnuk Health Centre, Shuswap Band Office, Canal Flats Headwaters Centre or 250-342-6752.

Deadline for requests is Wednesday, December 11th.

To sponsor a family hamper, call Gail at 250-342-6752 or Helen at 250-342-6789; or email Gail at hghoff@telus.net or Helen at hw6789@telus. net to register your commitment by Sunday, December 15th.

To donate an Angel gift, visit the children’s and seniors’ Angel Tree in The Book Bar (1046, 7th Ave., Invermere) after November 23rd or the children’s Angel Tree in Dairy Queen after Saturday, November 30th.

Return wrapped and labelled gifts to the stores by the December 15th deadline.

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considered extreme sports,” said Julie.

“I did a lot of hunting and fishing with him — up and down the whole valley,” recalled his son Mike HollingThe valley will remember Bill sworth. “He didn’t ever try to stick out like some Hollingsworth for many years to come. people do; he was modest and he just did his own There are few outdoor activities the longthing.” time valley resident didn’t do — hunting, Bill was also enthusiastic about curling and fishing, guiding and even ski jumping. baseball, making him a familiar face at valley bon“To him, the ski jumping was no biggie spiels and out on the ball diamond, coaching his — he was a daredevil, but was modest about kids and other kids in little league or swinging the his accomplishments,” said his daughter Jubat at the B.C. Senior Games. lie Eacrett. “He was really humble; he never His love of the outdoors led Bill to a career bragged or embellished.” as a park warden, first in Yoho National Park, “To me, it never seemed his was an exthen in Wood Buffalo National Park. When it traordinary life, but now that he’s gone, I became obvious that remaining a park warden look and see it was quite an accomplished would mean continually moving his family, Bill Bill Hollingsworth life,” she added. stepped down as warden and became a carpenBill and his friend Harry Kashuba perter for Parks Canada. Carpentry became his pasished in a tragic boating accident on Sam’s Folly Lake north- sion, one he quickly became adept at. west of Radium Hot Springs on Saturday, October 19th.

“He loved carpentry, he was always building something Both long-time valley residents were 78 years old. for somebody,” said Mike. It became a passion Bill shared Bill was born and grew up in Revelstoke and began ski with his family as Mike helped Bill build several houses jumping when he was just 15 years old and soared metres around the valley. in the air in competition all across the provinces. He even Both Mike and Julie remember their father as a great travelled as a spectator to the 1952 Winter Olympics in jokester, always having fun with other family members.

Oslo, Norway to watch a friend ski jump.

The family of Harry Kashuba respectfully declined to “He was doing extreme sports long before they were speak to The Pioneer.

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff

. . . ‘Foundation’ from page 9 The foundation also donated $2,297 to the Windermere Valley Museum for a technology upgrade, and $2,145 to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, for Ruby handheld video magnifiers (used to view photos and books) for Columbia Valley residents to use. The Columbia Valley Swim Club received a $1,600 grant, the Columbia Valley Arts Council was given $1,500 for the Pynelogs welcome desk, and the Conrad Kain Centennial Society used their $1,200 grant on a youth climbing camp.

“With the large endowment, we were able to hire

a part-time executive assistant,” added Ms. Hall, who emphasized the foundation is seeking to fund groups across the entire valley.

“It would be nice to get a few more people involved from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen, because we really want to touch all of our communities,” she said. “We’re always looking for projects that could apply for our granting, so keeping our ear to the ground really helps with that.”

The foundation encourages groups that have Canada Revenue Agency-approved charitable status to act as an umbrella for groups that don’t, in order to allow funding to flow through to those who need it.

To learn more, visit valleyfoundation.ca .

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Student fundraiser to kickstart valley micro-credit program

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff

Christmas Dinner for Seniors Sunday, December 15th • 5:30 p.m.

Call 250-342-5566, Monday to Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to register, prior to Friday, December 6th Best Western Invermere Inn Brought to you by the Rotary Club of Invermere

New opportunities are arising for enterprising people in the valley, as local first graders and sixth graders teamed up to begin funding a local micro-credit project.

Funding will come from profits earned through calendar sales – calendars which feature collaborative artwork produced by Mrs. Gauthier’s Grade 6 class at J.A. Laird Elementary and Ms. Fry’s Grade 1 class at Eileen Madson CALENDAR CREW — Before it goes to print, J.A. Laird Grade 6 students (left Primary School. to right) Felicity Dando, Arley Stringer, Haley Watson, Erin Tugade, Joey Rogal The micro-credit project is called and their teacher Ms. Gauthier show off some material that will appear on a Buddies Building Beginnings, which will mass of calendars, which they had help with from their Grade 1 buddies from offer zero-per cent interest loan to deserv- Eileen Madsen Primary. The calendars will be available for sale at both schools in ing locals who do not qualify for financing December, and proceeds will support a micro-credit project being undertaken by through corporate lenders. the two classrooms.

Photo by Dan Walton “It’s kind of like a small loan for people mary, as well as many participating businesses throughwho can’t get a loan from the bank,” said Grade 6 student out the valley.

Joey Rogal. “It’s for people all over the Kootenays who need “From an educational perspective, it all fits with our it to start their own business or need to pay for school.”

Grade 6 social studies curriculum,” said Mrs. Gauthier.

Earlier in the school year, the students of Mrs. “Students are to learn about leadership skills, take action in Gauthier’s Grade 6 class were collectively tasked with a their community, and learn about local and global issues.” social studies project. With help from their Eileen MadProfits from the calendar sale will start the Buddies son counterparts, students from both classes created Building Beginnings fund, which Mrs. Gauthier plans to several works of arts using their fingers, hands and feet. continue growing.

The Grade 6 students successfully applied to “We know it’s going to start small this year, but we’re principal Jill Jensen for a loan from J.A. Laird, which will hoping that each year my class can take it on,” she said. be repaid with revenue from the calendars.

“If these guys have aspirations to start a business or go “It helped us to learn leadership and be more in to school, hopefully there will be sufficient money in the charge; helping out our little buddies, show them the account by the time they’re in Grade 12.” different steps,” Joey said.

Once the program comes to fruition, applicants will The art work has been submitted, the supply cost has first apply by making a written request to Mrs. Gauthier’s been covered, and the students are expecting the calen- students. Any businesses that would like to carry the dars to be ready before the beginning of December. They calendars can make arrangements by phoning Mrs. will be on sale for $12 at J.A. Laird, Eileen Madson Pri- Gauthier at J.A. Laird at 250-342-6232.

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November 22, 2013

What’s more fun than a fall field trip?

Watershed Wanderings

By Kirsten Harma Pioneer Columnist Remember how fun field trips were in elementary school?

They were a chance to get out of the stuffy classroom, pile onto the back of a bus and giggle with your friends, experience the joy of going somewhere new – and eat a picnic lunch outside.

Well, field trips don’t need to be just for kids. Everyone can enjoy a good break from routine and learn something too.

That’s what a group of twenty-five enthusiastic Upper Columbia Valley residents got to do on Wednesday, October 9th, 2013.

The reason for the field trip was to bring people together to tour the watershed. Participants met with resource managers and local experts to learn how our water is managed and freshwater resources are protected. The tour stops exhibited examples of connections between what’s happening “upstream” and our waters “downstream,” examples of where improvements can be made by people working together, and opportunities for education and water stewardship.

Stop 1: Paddy Ryan Lakes – Invermere’s drinking water source. Tour participants braved the chill to listen to District of Invermere chief administrative

officer Chris Prosser talk about the district’s water supply and threats to water quality in the multi-use watershed upstream. The district hopes to see reduced damage through installation of ATV crossings over streams and the creation of a Columbia Headwaters Community Forest, both of which need to involve collaborations among a diversity of people and agencies.

Stop 2: Columbia River at Fairmont Hot Springs – recreation impacts. BC Rockies Adventures’ guide Jocelyn MacGregor didn’t bring the giant wooden kokanee she uses to teach kids about the river, but she was equally animated when telling our tour group about the Columbia River at Fairmont. She told the group about her work teaching kids about salmon’s historic use of the river, negative recreation impacts on the river, and what her business is doing to address them.

Stop 3: Canal Flats – Columbia River Headwaters.

Life-long Canal Flats’ resident Colin Cartwright met the group at the Columbia River Headwaters wetlands.

He spoke about the ecological history of the area, a place where salmon used to come all the way from the Pacific Ocean and where First Nations people and grizzly bears used to fish. Mr. Cartwright explained how a group of local residents saw the value of this site and then took action to help others respect it.

Stop 4: Fairmont Creek – flooding impacts. The tour group next visited a residential area in Fairmont Hot Springs where they paused by a two-metre tall boulder brought downstream during recent debris flows. The group learned about the impacts of the debris flow on Fairmont’s economy and water supply, as

well as its cause — a combination of weather events including long periods of rain that saturated the soil, followed by a “trigger” of severe thundershowers. Climate change projections for this region call for more precipitation falling as rain in the spring and more severe weather. This will be an important consideration for water and land use planning in this region.

Stop 5: Columbia Wetlands Overlook – Radium Hot Springs’ water. Radium’s water supply is a forested watershed on Crown land. There are many challenges with having a water supply in a watershed managed for mixed use. Fuel spills from gas tanks and human waste are currently the village’s greatest concerns for future water quality. Bringing foresters and hunters together on the Forester Creek Watershed Committee has been helpful, but Radium is still keeping an eye out for the best model for managing its community watershed.

The best part of the tour? Lunch, of course. Next best was the opportunity to meet new people.

Tour participants noted in the post-event survey that the tour increased their sense of connections to others as well as a sense of “place” in the watershed.

Everyone agreed with the statement: “I see that we all have a lot in common and it was good to meet people living upstream/downstream of where I do.”

Keep an eye out for the next Lake Windermere Ambassadors’ sponsored watershed tour — because we all know field trips are just plain fun.

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

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Effusion kicking off an artful holiday season Submitted by Effusion Art Gallery The holidays are a time for family and friends to rekindle the warmth of love, from far away and close by. In its fourth year, the Effusion Art Gallery + Glass Studio’s Charity Ornament Sale benefits local organizations that extend their helping hands on a year-round basis.

Originally co-conceived by gallery owner and resident glass artisan Heather Cuell and gallery curator Daryl DaCosta, these unique, one-of-a-kind ornaments, hand-painted by several of the artists Effusion represents, are sold with 100 per cent of the proceeds benefitting a local, non-profit group.

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November 22, 2013

YOUR MONEY

Should you defer your Old Age Security benefits?

As of July 1st, 2013 Canadians may defer their Old Age Security pension for up to 60 months after the date of eligibility in exchange for a higher monthly amount.

For each month that payment is deferred, one’s pension will be increased by 0.6 per cent, to a maximum of 36 per cent at age 70.

Though it may seem counterintuitive, there are many good reasons why a person might benefit from delaying receipt of their Old Age Security pension.

The first step is assessing what one’s life will be like at age 65, including employment status now and in the future, current and future sources of income and health.

Employment status Year over year, more seniors are opting to work past age 65, and not always for the money. If a person remains employed past age 65, they should consider deferring their Old Age Security pension until retirement or age 70, whichever is first. In particular, those with pre-retirement incomes in 2013 of $70,954 or more should defer, as their Old Age Security benefits will be clawed back.

Current and Future Income Aside from employment income, there are other scenarios in which a person may benefit from deferral.

For example, those with a lot of Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) assets and income streams at age 65 may find themselves in a position where they could lose some or all of their Old Age Security. This is due to the claw-back on income over a certain threshold ($70,954 in 2013) as mentioned above.

People in this situation may choose to whittle down their RRSPs between ages 65 and 70 while banking a higher Old Age Security benefit down the road when they are in no danger of a significant claw-back.

Another scenario would be if a person in their early to mid 60s sold a significant asset such as a business and have capital gains that will be claimed over a period of, say, five years. Instead of losing some or all of their Old Age Security pension for one to five years, they can opt to defer.

Health According to new mortality tables published by the Canadian Institute of Actuaries, a 60-year-old woman today can expect to live until about age 89. In fact, the tables also indicate that for 60 year olds, about one in four women and one in six men will live until age 95.

Of course, true life expectancy is hard to pinpoint as the vast majority of people will die earlier or later than the average.

If none of the above factors are an issue, one should

consider their own health and life expectancy to determine if deferring Old Age Security benefits is appropriate. For example, a 65-year-old woman in very good health whose parents both lived until age 90 might consider deferring her pension until age 70. If she does this, in today’s dollars, instead of $550 per month at age 65, she will receive about $748 per month at age 70.

The crossover point in this example is age 84. This means that for each month she lives past her 84th birthday, she will realize the additional benefit.

Of course, there is no way to know how long one’s life may be, but for those who expect to live to a very ripe old age, deferral might turn out to be a good move.

Final thoughts Though average life expectancy has increased over the years and is expected to keep moving along a similar trajectory, it’s impossible to know if deferring will result in more money down the road. In fact, it could be argued that though people are living longer, they tend to be most active during their younger years and could benefit more from extra cash at age 65 than they could at age 70.

One thing is for sure: options create opportunity. If you are approaching age 65, speak to your accountant or financial advisor to see if deferral is right for you.

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November 22, 2013

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Canadian Senate thoughts Fresh old ideas

By Arnold Malone Pioneer Columnist Few things are pure.

Seldom is a concept “always right” or “never wrong”.

Such language is used in daily argument but rarely is it accurate.

The Senate of Canada has had purpose. Recently the western world has pulled through two recessions. In both situations, Canada fared better than all other G8 nations.

Much credit for Canada’s stronger resilience is attributed to Canada’s strongly regulated Bank Act. The larger portion of our Bank Act was written by the Senate of Canada. Albeit that was during an earlier time when the Senate was differently composed. The Senate of Canada was at one time formed by some of our most distinguished citizens. Those were persons who made an extraordinary contribution in Canadian business, academic or professional communities.

If our Senate had been truly useless, it would have vanished years ago. Historically, our Senate did provide worthy second thought. In 1968, the pattern of appointments changed when the Prime Minister largely appointed persons who where retiring Members of Parliament or party workers. Every Prime Minister since has continued that practice.

The function of our Senate needs to be reviewed. The Senate ought to be able to recommend change to legislation, but must not be able to stop the work of the House. A reasoned Senate critique of House initiatives will attract media attention and subsequently public influence. There is an understandable wish that the Senate were democratic. “Democracy” sounds good. The American Founding Fathers no doubt thought mid-term elections sounded like a good idea; but it has resulted in almost constant electioneering.

An elected Senate is our worst option. There is noth-

ing but disadvantage in having two democratic bodies both claiming a mandate to govern. If the Senate were to be elected, then in the fullness of time, there would be on going legislative logjams. With an elected Senate we would, overnight, inherit some of the worst of the American political system. So much of what has grabbed our attention about American politics this past summer has been the lack of capacity for the American administration to administer, given that the Congress or Senate can block any initiative.

What we witnessed in the U.S. late last summer will happen again and again. It is a fault inherent in their system. It is management by exhaustion with policies formed during crisis. In addition to reviewing legislation and advancing comment there is much a reformed Senate could do. They could review outdated legislation that still cling to the pages of our law books. Redundant laws should be sent to the House for removal. Additionally, they could review legislation that has a broad impact on public life and make sure there is a parallel writing of laws in plain English and French such that it can be understood by the majority of citizens with a high school education. If ignorance of the law is not an excuse, then our probability of understanding law ought to be a fundamental requirement. I hold that a Senate can be useful to national objectives but I would rather it be abolished than elected. If you disagree, then pay attention to the United States this coming January and February and ask, “Is this how you would want Canada to be governed?”

If there is a snicker moment in this current Senate mess, it is that two of the mess-makers were former respected national broadcasters. The very persons who would poke holes in the air while looking aghast over the temerity of those who claim illegitimate expenses. These broadcasters would be the same, in kind, as those who claim purity with a desire to be seen as the defenders of the high ground. Oh, oh!

Arnold Malone served as MP for Alberta’s Battle River and Crowfoot ridings from 1974 through 1992. He retired to Invermere in 2007.

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November 22, 2013

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The cheer begins tomorrow (Saturday, November 23rd) at 6 p.m. Gather up family and friends and come on down to downtown Invermere to watch the annual LIGHT UP NIGHT PARADE, which promises to be even bigger and better than ever. An expanded route will start next to Pothole Park on the corner of 5th A Street and 7th Avenue (at the laundromat) and will proceed down 7th Avenue, past Parkside Place businesses and all the way down to the corner of 13th Street by CIBC. Cheering crowds will be lining the streets to watch over 20 brightly lit floats go by, each representing a different club, organization or businesses in the valley. Further animating the downtown streets will be the dazzling window displays of businesses on the main strip, all of which will be open to offer Light Up Night-goers temporary relief from the cold night as well as an opportunity to kick off their Christmas shopping early with fabulous SHOP LOCAL deals and discounts.

Other fun Light Up Night festivities will include CHRISTMAS SONGS performed by the Valley Voices choir at Parkside Place, the LIGHTING OF THE TREE at Cenotaph Park after the parade, LIVE MUSIC at the Home Hardware Festival Stage, Photos with Santa at the SANTA’S DEN at Interior World (at Frater Landing; all proceeds go to the Invermere Family Resource Centre) and FREE BEVERAGES AND TREATS provided by the following local businesses: Effusion Art Gallery, Tim Hortons, Eagle Ranch Golf Course, River Gems, The Trading Post and CIBC. Then Sunday, November 24th is SUPER SUNDAY, Invermere’s long-standing pre-Christmas tradition of huge sales, special promotions, gift wrapping services and live music ALL DAY LONG. And if you missed

PARADE PLAN — This year’s Light Up Night parade will be starting at the corner of 5th A Street and 7th Avenue (at the laundromat) to include all the Parkside Place businesses, and will conclude at the corner of 13th Street and 7th Avenue next to CIBC. Live music, free treats, Shop Local deals, Photos with Santa and more will transform Invermere into a festive hub this Saturday, November 23rd. Submitted image your chance for a PHOTO WITH SANTA on Saturday, Santa’s Den will be open again on Sunday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. So shake out those Christmas lights, dust off the tree decorations and make your way to the merrymaking this weekend for a jolly ol’ time.

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Light Up & Super Sunday Two local businesses seeking votes to be named finalists in Small Business BC awards

By Sara Cooper Small Business BC Local businesses Black Star Studios and Cleanline Automotive are seeking votes from the Invermere community to become finalists in the provincial Small Business BC Awards.

Black Star Studios features three working artist studios and a gallery full of art from over 65 Canadian artists. They also provide a space for after-school arts programs for local children. Black Star Studios is nominated for the Best Community Impact Award and the Premier’s People’s Choice Award.

The Best Community Impact Award, sponsored by Vancity, recognizes the top business in B.C. that has taken positive action to invest in their community. The Premier’s People’s Choice Award, sponsored by the B.C. government will go to a B.C. small business that demonstrates the support of their community by acquiring the most votes.

Cleanline Automotive is nominated for the Best Concept Award and the Best Green Business Award.

The Best Concept Award, sponsored by MNP, recognizes a B.C. business with an exciting, creative and viable idea that will have an impact locally or globally. The Best Green Business Award recognizes a B.C. business with an outstanding commitment to environ-

mental sustainability through leadership and actions that influence green practices.

A passion for the ocean, mountains and environment led Cleanline Automotive owners, Aaron and Steph, to build an earth-friendly, full-service automotive maintenance and repair business. Cleanline is constantly on the hunt for new technology and more sustainable ways of doing business.

In order to move on in the contest as a top ten finalist, Black Star Studios and Cleanline Automotive need to gain as many votes as possible on the Small Business BC Awards website by November 30th. To vote for Black Star Studios and Cleanline Automotive, visit www.sbbcawards.ca. The top 10 highest voted nominees will be announced as finalists on December 13th. Then they will be asked to submit an application that judges will use to decide the top five finalists from each category, announced on January 31, 2014.

The winners will be awarded at the Small Business BC Awards Ceremony on February 27, 2014 at the Pan Pacific Vancouver. All winners will receive the Premier of British Columbia’s Prize of $1,500 cash, a one-year all-access pass to Small Business BC education and experts, as well as business mentorship opportunities.

The public is invited to nominate a local small business, defined as less than 50 employees, for a Small Business BC Award. Entrepreneurs can also nominate themselves.

The contest is open for nominations until November 30th.

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By Susan Clovechok CV Chamber of Commerce Who hasn’t been in Cranbrook or Calgary, happily shopping away, and bumped into someone you know from the valley followed by a brief albeit awkward chat from behind your respective shopping carts?

Your chat might go like, “Oh hi, we’re just here for a <insert reason here> (doctor’s appointment, a meeting, to get warranty work done on the car, celebrate a family birthday, pick up someone from the airport).” Whatever the reason, you might feel a twinge of guilt for being busted for not shopping local. But I’m here to say: don’t feel guilty. It is your money, you earned it and you get to choose how you spend it.

Yet, it pays to keep in mind why shopping local is still a necessity when it comes to living in a small town.

If it wasn’t for our local business community, we wouldn’t have the lively, colourful and vibrant downtown that we do — one that not only attracts visitors, but makes each of us proud to live in such a creative and entrepreneurial community.

These local businesses need our shopping dollars and rely on local residents’ purchases as much as they do on tourist dollars.

Why wouldn’t we support them? One only has to ask: where would we be without them?

The perception that you pay more to

shop local misses one very important fact — the money you spend at local businesses actually goes straight back into your own pocket. By shopping local, you are financial investing into your own community and, consequently, your own life and future. The more money you invest, the higher your return. Did you know that 75 per cent of every dollar spent in the community stays in the community?

Local businesses employ locals and donate to local community groups. Without the local business community, we wouldn’t have a community, our school populations would be down because there wouldn’t be jobs for their parents, our health care system would be at risk because there wouldn’t be a sufficient number of citizens to justify the high cost of health care. Without the population created by the local business community, we wouldn’t attract family doctors, optometrists, dentists, holistic health practitioners, financial institutions, grocery stores and all the other products and services that we need to live our daily lives.

The reality is that the relationship between local business and local people is symbiotic — the businesses need the people and the people need the businesses.

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Full service printer for the Columbia Valley DESIGN, PRINT & BINDERY 250-342-2999 info@palliserprinting.com Unit 4, 108 Industrial Rd #2 Invermere, BC

(250) 341-1083 golocal@originbrand.ca

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build your foundation

READY MIX CONCRETE Concrete Pump • Sand & Gravel Heavy Equipment Rentals • Crane Service

Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.

Proudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years

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

Dean Hubman

Certified Technician

250-342-3052

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

Toll Free: 877-342-3052

Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 odysseyrestoration@telus.net

LAMBERT-KIPP

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Come in and browse our giftware

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

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

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

1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

Darrel Anderson

250-342-6612

THE FOUNDATION CONTRACTOR OF CHOICE Established 1976

DURAFORM SYSTEM

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

INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD.

Dale Elliott Contracting

Kootenay Cribbing, Ltd. JOHN WOOD

Lambert

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

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Interior Finishing Kitchen and Vanity Cabinets Counter tops Small Renovations Decks and Interior Railings

250-341-7098 Invermere, B.C.

Scott Postlethwaite

CVCC Contractor/ Trade Builder of the Year 2008

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

1710 10 Avenue – Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 th

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HERE TO SERVE YOU SPRAY FOAM SPECIALISTS

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FAIRMONT RIDGE RENOVATION

Doors Windows Flooring Painting/ Interior/Exterior • Kitchen Renovations

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

250-342-5682

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

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

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

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

DCS Plumbing

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

Bruce Dehart 250.347.9803 or 250.342.5357

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

250-341-8501

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

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

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

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

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

From Framing to Finishing

• SNOW REMOVAL • SANDING

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Call or visit online

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

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November 22, 2013

PIONEER CLASSIFIEDS GARAGE SALES

ANNOUNCEMENT

Estate sale Sat. Nov. 23rd from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. #107 909 10th ave.

Furniture, tools and knick-knacks.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

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

The Columbia Valley Community Foundation is holding an extraordinary meeting Dec. 9th, 2013 at 7 p.m. at Pynelogs to amend its Constitution. An addition to the purposes of the Society which reads “to advance education by providing scholarships, bursaries, awards and other forms of financial assistance for the training and education of youth at the post secondary level at trade school, technical college, and university institutions” will be proposed. All members of the Foundation and those interested in learning more about the purpose of CVCF are invited to attend.

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 250342-8255.

S IN MEMORIAM S In Loving Memory of

Leonard Hemmelgarn

July 12th, 1930 – November 20th, 2005 I found a penny today Just laying on the ground, But it’s not just a penny.

This little coin I’ve found.

Found pennies come from Heaven That’s what my Dad told me, He said Angles toss them down Oh, how I loved that story.

He said when an Angel misses you They toss a penny down, Sometimes just to cheer you up To make a smile out of your frown So don’t pass by that penny When you’re feeling blue, It may be a penny from Heaven That an Angels tossed for you Love Jo-Ann, Arno, Tyler, Farris, Austin, Christopher, Garett and Leighton

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

ANNOUNCEMENT

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

COMMERCIAL SPACE

WHERE IS THE USED BOOK STORE?

Cheers to Shannon of Shannon’s Blinds and Designs for generously donating insulating blinds to the Windermere Community Hall upgrade project.

Cheers to Dave for helping to free the flicker!

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

All new, available immediately.

Phone 250-342-5805.

below River Gems from Gerry’s Gelati, behind Thredz, across Downtown Invermere

THANK YOU Thank you to all of my clients for your continued support. I have valued each and every one of you.

Nelie’s Salon.

Thank you to Peter P. for all the help you gave us and to the other people that helped. George and Pat.

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to AG Foods, your staff and supplies are equal to none. You always make my day!

Cheers to Faith at Saunders Family Farms for being so kind and generous by bringing my favorite Skor Fudge to my work. You rock!

Cheers to Palliser Printing for generous creating and donating posters to the Coats for Families program. You Rock!

Cheers to Firefighter Jordon for letting us kids get dressed up in all the bunker gear at the Windermere Fire Hall. We had a blast and loved the photo shoot! You rock!

CHEERS to Becky at the Source for going above and beyond helping to get my daughter’s cell phone switched over and working!

Cheers to BC Hydro and the excellent job they did around their plant, it looks great!

Cheers to Cory at the Windermere Dump. Your kindness towards a stranded female that got locked out of her vehicle was very much appreciated.

AUCTIONS

ONSITE AUCTION CONDUCTED BY

Cheers to the Invermere Legion and crew for the nice lunch and hot drinks. Also cheers to the Vets and Cadets for all their help. It was all greatly appreciated!

LOST & FOUND Lost: Adjustable hiking poles near Pinto mountain trail head on Oct. 23rd/13, 250-341-3521.

Lost: One crystal bead necklace somewhere in Invermere. Please call 250-347-0006.

Lost: Brown ladies Fossil wallet either at AG or the Hospital, containing cash and identification.

Reward if found. Call 250-341-5345 or 250-347-9788.

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.

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.

1,900 sq. ft., prime location. $13.50 per foot. Call 250-342-5129 or 250342-5232.

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.

3,016 sq ft great location downtown Invermere. Current use automotive repair facility with three bays.

Ample on/off site parking, inquire 250-342-6369 Marion or 250-3423178 Harald.

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

NOTICES

Notice

for the communities of the columbia Valley: Take notice that miscellaneous goods and chattels belonging to the following person and stored at Real Storage LP (Windermere) will be sold due to unpaid charges: Steve Hall The sale will be on Wednesday December 4th, 2013 at Real Storage LP (Windermere) 1508 Highway 93/95, Windermere, British Columbia, V0B 2L1. The goods may be viewed at 12 p.m.

All bids are sealed and are for the entire contents of the storage unit. Payment can be made with cash, debit card or credit card.

Family Resource Centre of Invermere was granted notice of intent to proceed and work with BC Housing and Columbia Basin Trust to further review a possible affordable housing initiative in Invermere.

The proposed initiative must meet a number of conditions to move successfully through the review and more information will be made available once the process is complete ~Family Resource Centre of Invermere

November 22, 2013

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SHARED ACCOMMODATION

SUITE FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR RENT

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

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

Black Forest Heights upper floor, 2-bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 6 appliances, yard, balcony, N/S, N/P. rfr111@ hotmail.com, 780-399-0142.

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. Nonsmokers only, N/P. $450/mo to $550/mo, available Dec. 1st. Phone or text 250-342-5937.

Invermere 2-bdrm lower level suite for rent Dec. 1st. Free cable and wireless internet, bright, clean, and modern with laminate floors and tile, private entrance, lots of parking, close to all schools. Washer and dryer, fridge, stove, N/S, N/P, all utilities included $750/mo for a single person or $800/mo for two people + D/D + references. Call 250-342-1010 to view.

Invermere: Very clean, fully furnished, 2-bdrm, upper level suite. Flat screen TVs, hardwood floors, private parking, deck, yard and entrance. Walk to schools, lake and downtown. All utilities, high-speed internet, cable, lawn maintenance included. N/S, N/P. $1,000/mo, damage deposit required. Call 250-341-1012.

Invermere: Roommate needed to share with one other. Large 3-bdrm house on the lake. Fully furnished.

250-342-1791.

Shared accommodation at 2000 sq. ft. fully furnished home that was featured on TV’s “Unique Homes”. $500/mo + shared utilities. Private location with large yard and room to store toys. Contact 587-4368828 to show this unique property.

SUITE FOR RENT Invermere: Affordable 1-bdrm and 2-bdrm apartments. $600 - $800/ mo. Includes all utilities. 250-3411182.

Spectacular lake views.

Windermere, short walk to lake, mostly furnished, N/S, references required. Main floor walkout suite: 2-bdrm, 1-bath, patio, $700/mo + utilities. 403-660-0073 or rich. thompson@zgm.ca.

Downtown Invermere 2-bdrm, 2-bath walk in suite, available December 1st, $900/mo + utilities.

Call 250-341-1650 or email invermerehomerentals@gmail. com.

HOUSE FOR RENT

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.

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.

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.

Home available 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 email onrerth@ gmail.com with inquiries.

2-bdrm furnished suite in Riverside, Fairmont. All appliances, N/P, N/S, Available immediately. $700/mo + half utilities, includes internet and cable, 587-435-1346 or 778-5250525.

Large, bright 2-bdrm lower suite available now. $700/mo + hydro.

Close to Sobeys. Dishwasher and own laundry. Shared yard and off street parking. N/S, N/P, seeking longer term quiet responsible tenant. Call 403-609-6643.

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

4-bdrm home in Edgewater, stove/ fridge, dishwasher, microwave, washer and dryer. Fenced yard. $800/mo, 250-342-3417 or 250347-9768.

4-bdrm house in Invermere, fully furnished, available until May 15th, $1,500/mo internet and all utilities included, call 250-341 -1650 or invermerehomerentals@ gmail.com.

Furnished 1900 sq. ft. home bordering the environmental preserve. Large property with outdoor and indoor ponds.

Very private with lots of birdlife and wildlife at your doorstep.

Outdoor pond connects into Lake Windermere plus large yard to relax. $1,400/mo + utilities, available Dec. 1st, please contact 587-436-8828 to view.

CONDO FOR RENT Canal Flats: 2-bdrm, 1.5-bath with in-suite laundry. 1,000 sq. ft. of beautiful, comfortable, living space in quiet neighbourhood. $700/month + utilities. Available immediately. Call 403-873-8158 or email canalcondo@live.ca. Serious inquiries only.

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

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

1-bdrm fully furnished condo for rent in Radium. $700/mo utilities included, A/C, W/D, D/D, indoor heated parking. Call 403-818-8777.

Fully furnished town house in Radium, 2-bdrm, 2.5-bath, large bright kitchen, A/C, fireplace, deck and BBQ, N/S, N/P, available immediately, $800/mo. 403-2409357 or otis27@telus.net.

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CONDO FOR RENT

FOR RENT INVERMERE Lake Windermere Pointe.

Furnished, 2 bdrm., 2 bath condo starting at $1,250/mth. plus utilities. Pool, fitness centre, beach.

Downtown, 1 bdrm. suite. $700/month.

Downtown, 1 bdrm. furnished suite. $750/month.

3 bdrm. furnished home in Pineridge Mountain Resort. $1,650 per month.

RADIUM

2 bdrm. furnished condo in Copper Horn Towne $1,050 per month

Eric Redeker 250-342-4040

MOBILE HOME

HOUSE FOR SALE

Older home as is. $5,000. Call 250342-9314.

Renovated 3,000 sq. ft. home for sale downtown Invermere, just blocks from the beach. 4-bdrm, 2-bath, open concept. Brand new siding and back deck, $299,000, call 250-342-5148.

HOUSE FOR SALE Reduced $245,000 OBO.

CONDO FOR SALE

A Must See House For Sale Best buy in Radium, 7497 River Crest Road.

Very well maintained home in a safe, quiet neighborhood. 1,500 sq. ft. 3-bdrm, 2 bathrooms, large open kitchen, family room with propane fireplace, dining room, newer hardwood flooring, all this plus a full size, open and partially finished basement with a 3rd bathroom.

Beautifully landscaped, mature yard with fire pit and raised garden. Very motivated seller.

Call 250-342-8773 to schedule a viewing and make an offer.

Riverstone Villas Condo in downtown Radium. 3-bdrm, 5 appliances, fireplace, large soaker tub walk in shower, garage. Priced 10 per cent below assessment, will take quad or camper as down payment, $177,000. 250-3427608.

MISC. FOR SALE Dune buggy/go-cart, black, electric start 8 yrs and up, $1,700 new, asking $790 O.B.O. Phone Elkhorn Ranch 250-342-0617.

FirstChoiceRentals.ca

Akiskinook condo for rent: 1-bdrm, fully furnished, complete with linens and fully stocked kitchen.

Completely renovated in 2009, nicest 1-bdrm in the complex that includes rec. centre with pool and assigned parking. $725/mo includes hydro, you pay cable/internet, N/S, N/P. Call 1-587-434-2028.

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.

3-bdrm, 2.5 bath, 1,400 sq. ft. townhome with single garage in Borrego Ridge Radium. Two years old, $1,000/mo. Call 403-875-0214.

Great downtown Invermere townhome. 4-bdrm, 3-bath, garage. Renting December 1st.

Clean, fresh paint, beautiful views! $1,200/mo plus utilities.

References and D/D. Long term to right person. Contact Eva 250-3428819.

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

Rockies West Realty Independently Owned and Operated

492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC

Kim Collens

Representative

toll free: 1.877.342.3427 cell: 250.342.1671

kim@rockieswest.com www.kimcollens.com

Recipe Of The Week NUTCHOS

2 pkg (10 oz) Semi-Sweet 2 cups Peanuts, salted Chocolate Chips 1 pkg (200 gram) Ripple 1 pkg (10 oz) Peanut Butter Chips Potato Chips In a large bowl coarsely crumble the potato chips.

In a double boiler (or large pot with metal bowl) melt chocolate and peanut butter chips.

Stir in the peanuts and mix well.

Add some of the crumbled chips mixing well between each addition.

Drop by heaping tablespoon onto a cookie sheet; put in the fridge/freezer or if winter put outside to cool and harden.

Store in the refrigerator or they also freeze well.

Makes about 48. ** These make great Christmas treats and gifts ** See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Home Of The Week Bungalow on the Golf Course!

No maintenance and no worries just hours of fun on the golf course. Fully finished with double garage and plenty of room to share with family and friends.

$299,999

MLS®

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MISC. FOR SALE

VEHICLES

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

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

Ridged cast iron 10” table saw, $450 paid $750 new. General tenoning jig new, $100. Call 250-342-1354.

For sale for parts only, 1993 Chevy GMC Pickup, split frame on the driver’s side. Not road worthy, $500 OBO, contact Village of Radium Hot Springs at 250-3476455.

Brand new Lincoln AC-225 Arc Welder $450, comes with helmet and gloves. Kodiak Pressure Washer 2350 PSI $300. Briggs & Stratton.

Used twice. General Electric Chest Freezer $50. Medium size works perfectly. Pro-Form 520X Treadmill $450. Pro Shox Cushioning Tread, space saving, all the bells and whistles. Works perfectly, paid $1500. 250-341-1012.

Dining room set, love seat and sofa, stove, dishwasher, two mates beds and more, call 403-830-4728.

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

Support Rockies Hockey firewood.

Larch, fir and pine split and delivered. Call 250-342-6908.

Firewood for sale, quarts and half quarts. 250-342-9390.

VEHICLES 2007 Toyota Camry LE, 91,250 kms, 1 senior citizen owner. Also included is set of 4 winter tires and rims. Immaculate condition. Call Ahren at 403-512-0690.

1998 Volvo S70 GLT. Well maintained, reliable, great for mountain, highway driving. Classic Volvo luxury and safety, asking $2,300. Call Chris at 250-341-3688 or stop by for a test drive at 1002 10th Ave.

SERVICES

November 22, 2013

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.

LESSONS/TRAINING Voice Lessons in Invermere

kimberleyrae.ca

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

250-342-5102 *The Price is Right* “The best investment I ever made!

I purchased two blinds for each window. A shade with an outward view & 97% UV and a beautiful wood blind, a great combo.

Thanks Shannon.

Diane Roberts (Canal Flats) New – “Drapery & much more” Phantom Retractable Screen Doors Shannon’s Blinds & Designs 250-342-5749.

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

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

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

250-342-5089.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Fiona Wilfley, AEP

Chuck Bisset 28 years teaching experience, 15 years of professional performance in classical and broadway.

250-919-0073

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The Invermere Public Library Board is seeking a Library Director to lead and inspire its team.

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.

See http://invermere.bclibrary.ca for details. Application deadline is Friday, November 29th, 2013 at 5 p.m.

3.25” x 2.7” invermere.bclibrary.ca

Invermere Petro-Can is currently accepting resumes for F/T and P/T employment. Apply in person to 185 Laurier Street, Invermere between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Citadella Restaurant in Radium Hot Springs, B.C. is looking for two Hungarian Ethnic Cooks in full-time seasonal work position from April to October 2014. A minimum of two years experience requested as a Hungarian cook. Salary offered $15/ hour. Duties include preparation of ethnic Hungarian dishes. Please send resume to Steven at info@ milliondollarview.ca Peppi’s Pizza is hiring: One full-time year round server.

One or two part time servers.

Part-time kitchen staff.

Send resume to p.fuel@yahoo.ca Positions start December 1st or 3rd.

All positions for the winter are Friday through Monday and applicants must be available for winter holiday and spring break time frames.

request for qualifications CBT requires experienced graphic designers, website designers, videographers and photographers who can offer quick turnaround and deliver to high professional standards.

Twitter

For more info, visit www.cbt.org/opportunities.

Twitter

Deadline for submission: 3 p.m. PT, Dec. 12, 2013. www.cbt.org

Join us:

Guest Experience Specialist

Who we are

Cobblestone Creek Cottage and Lodging Co. is a boutique-style vacation home rental management company that takes pride in delighting guests with each and every stay.

Being awarded the FlipKey and Trip Advisor Top Vacation Rental in Radium Hot Springs for 2011 and 2012 and with multiple properties across the beautiful Columbia Valley, we are a growing company that offers guests, home owners and employees a completely different experience in the tourism industry.

What you’d be responsible for • • • • • • • • •

Complete guest bookings in a timely, friendly and professional manner.

Be first point-of-contact for guests who have inquiries and questions before and after bookings.

Address guest questions and resolve potential issues after guests check-in.

Ensure website and property calendars are current and updated.

Regularly use property management software for various tasks.

Ensure guest information and supplies are updated, stocked and available in each property.

Promote tourism in the Columbia Valley by working with tourism industry players.

Manage and be point-of contact for cleaners and sub trades.

Develop and maintain a strong network in the Columbia Valley.

What we’re looking for

VJ Bishop is now hiring for the following positions: Snowplow drivers Skid Steer Operators Class 1 drivers in the Sparwood area Must be experienced. Please forward resumes to vjbishopexcavating@gmail.com

Intuitive Reader

Fairmont Hot Springs Studio • 250-342-1713

Meditation Mondays with Allison Bowen

Defining Yoga Studio, Invermere 7 p.m. • 250-341-5788

LIBRARY DIRECTOR

HELP WANTED

N E W S PA P E R

For all your advertising needs, call Dean or Angela at 250-341-6299

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Minimum of 3 years work experience in tourism industry Diploma and/or certificate in tourism management or equivalent would be ideal Be located in the Columbia Valley or able to relocate Have a strong work ethic and be motivated to work flexible hours Working experience with vacation property management software Able to work in a fast paced environment and manage multiple tasks Friendly and professional with guests Strong oral and written communication skills Able to solve problems, troubleshoot and quickly identify solutions Strong computer skills especially in Microsoft Office Is organized, can prioritize with a focus on details Use of personal vehicle when required

Intrigued and interested in applying?

Please submit your resume and a cover letter to careers@cobblestonecreek.ca before November 30th, 2013. For more information on the position access the job posting on https://www.go2hr.ca/jobs/guest-experience-specialist .

Check out www.cobblestonecreek.ca and www.facebook.com/CobblestoneCreek CottageandLodgingCo for more information about our company and properties.

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

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Creative

Sales Representative Do you love computers? Are you creative?

( 1 year maternity leave) Would you like to combine those two skills The Invermere Valley Echo is seeking an Advertising Sales into a career as an ad designer? Then we might representative for our weekly newspapers and magazine have the perfect for you.Valley.

The Golden Star publications in the job Columbia We have an opening for currentlyoneseeking a full-time ad fidesigner a isfull-time, year maternity leave ll position commencing December, 2013. for our award-winning newspaper. Excellent typing skills areforneeded, and preference will be in a sales We are looking someone with prior experience position, a strong knowledge sales and marketing given to with candidates with advancedofcomputer and a successful record; someone skillswith in programs such astrack Adobe InDesign and who has strong written and verbal communications, organizational Photoshop. However, an ability to think outside and exceptional customer relations skills; knowledge and the box, be flexible andce/MAC work asOSpartis our team are profi ciency in MS Offi a requirement.

The ideal candidate must be in motivated and take to sell equally important skills this position.

We initiative are multiple products, with customers and find definitely prepared work to train theexisting right candidate. ways to grow sales and income.

This is a full-time, Monday to Friday position.

Serving treats to the Valley since 1981

Pastry Chef/ Chocolatier (Confiseur) Are you a certified Pastry Chef looking for a change of lifestyle including guaranteed employment?

Do you possess a red seal (or equivalent) Certificate?

We are looking for a creative person with at least three years experience in chocolate work and all aspects of fine baking.

Knowledge of sugar work an asset.

We expect you to maintain a full line of truffles, and seasonal chocolate figures. Make Wedding cakes and fine pastries.

Journeyman Electrician

Please send resumes to mbabich@woodexind.com or drop off in person to Michelle Babich at 5711 Seel Road, Edgewater, B.C.

Job # CGV-111304

Housekeeper

A valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle are a must.

Black Press is Canada’s largest privately held, If this describes you, please submitwith yourmore resume and cover independent newspaper company letter to the attention of: than 150 community newspapers and associated publications andRose-Marie 19 dailies,Regitnig, located in B.C., Publisher PO BoxState, 70, #8, 108-8th Avenue If Alberta, Washington Ohio and Hawaii.

B.C. V0A1K0 you are communityInvermere, focused, success-oriented and publisher@invermerevalleyecho.com want to live in one of B.C.’s most beautiful areas we want to hear from you. Send resume T hewith cover letter and work related references by June 11, to:

We offer fulltime employment in a positive work environment.

Wage is negotiable based upon experience.

For more information visit our website www.InvermereBakery.com Please submit a cover letter and resume to Peter Banga, Quality Bakery (1981) Ltd. Box 519, Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0 peter@invermerebakery.com Phone: 250-342-4422 Fax: 250-342-4439

VALLEY ECHO Janet Crandall-Swaffield, Publisher N E W S PA P E R

The Golden Star 413A 9th Ave. N. (Box 149) I O N E E Golden, R B.C. V0A 1H0 • Fax: 250-344-7344 e-mail: publisher@thegoldenstar.net

THE P Get your FREE copy every Friday on newsstands near you!

RadiumResort.com

Woodex Industries is now accepting resumes for a

CAREER OPPORTUNITY Invermere’s Premier Seniors Housing and Care Community • • • •

Attractive Compensation Package Innovative Support Team to Ensure Your Success Opportunity for Growth within an Expanding Company Vibrant Professional Atmosphere Columbia Garden Village Invermere, BC Please apply by email (include job #) or call us at: (250) 341-3350 Email: careers@glm.ca

Food & Beverage Manager

Housekeeping Manager

The Food & Beverage Manager is an integral contributor to the successful operation of our restaurants, on-course outlets and conference space. The F&B Manager is responsible to direct, coordinate and plan the organization of the food and beverage outlets and work closely with the Executive Chefs to ensure consistency, quality and financial controls are in place.

The Housekeeping Manager is an integral contributor to the successful operation of the Radium Resort rooms division and is responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating room attendants and laundry personnel to deliver high quality guest experience. The Housekeeping Manager is responsible to adopt strategies to optimize housekeeping operations, and provide daily supervision of staff to uphold the highest standards of cleanliness, safety and conduct.

RadiumResort.com

Do you possess the following?

• a strong business acumen with the ability to maintain a budget, inventory management and cost controls; • a proven ability to manage and develop BOH and FOH employees through ongoing recruitment, performance evaluation, training and development; • a minimum of 5 years progressive experience within the hospitality industry with a minimum of 2 years experience in a management position; • experience in menu preparation and production; • experience in a multi-outlet facility including banquets; • strong organizational and communication skills; • a self-directed ability to work independently and provide motivation to employees; • an ability to multi-task and change priorities in a fast-paced environment; and, • the desire to work in a team-environment.

If yes to the above, we invite you to apply for the Food & Beverage Management position at Radium Resort.

This is a permanent, year-round position with employee health benefits, staff privileges at two 18-hole golf courses, access to on-site fitness facility and hiking trails.

Do you possess the following?

• • • • • • • •

2 years of Supervisory experience managing a 10+ housekeeping and laundry team; an ability to anticipate guests’ needs, change direction quickly and multitask; a working knowledge of a room management system; an advanced knowledge of housekeeping processes and procedures; the ability to maintain a budget; the capability of using independent judgment/solid decision making skills; a proven job reliability, diligence, dedication and attention to detail; and, proven experience of effectively interacting with all levels of management, guests and associates.

If yes to the above, we invite you to apply for the Housekeeping Management position at Radium Resort.

This is a permanent, year-round position with employee health benefits, staff privileges at two 18-hole golf courses, food discounts in our restaurants, access to on-site fitness facility and hiking trails.

Radium Resort is located 4 kms south of the Village of Radium Hot Springs, B.C. Please visit the website at www.radiumresort.com to discover more.

Radium Resort is located 4 kms south of the Village of Radium Hot Springs, BC. Please visit the website at www.radiumresort.com to discover more.

Email your resume and apply directly to Wilda Schab, General Manager, wschab@radiumresort.com.

Email your resume and apply directly to Wilda Schab, General Manager: wschab@radiumresort.com.

We will accept applications up to and including January 6th, 2014. This position will commence February 3rd, 2014 or other mutually agreed upon date.

We will accept applications up to and including February 3, 2014. This position will commence March 3rd, 2014 or other mutually agreed upon date.

30 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

November 22, 2013

LETTERS

Dear deer one

A trojan horse in the valley?

Dear Editor, An official community plan (OCP) is an important document that reflects the vision of residents regarding future land development and identifies the community values that we cherish.

That’s why we’re concerned that the Wilmer/Dry Gulch OCP Bylaw Amendment to be discussed at a public hearing on Monday involves a special clause which allows for the possibility of a huge expansion by Radium Resort.

As a destination golf resort located in prime sheep

winter habitat, it proposes an increase in density from 100 dwelling units to 1,000, which includes hotels, condominiums, and single family units.

If you have concerns as a valley resident, please view the document through the link (Wilmer-Dry Gulch Planning) at www.rdek.bc.ca and provide input in an email to Regional District of East Kootenay planner mgunn@rdek.bc.ca , or attend the hearing in the Lions Hall at 7 p.m. on Monday, November 25th.

Baiba and Pat Morrow, Wilmer

Job # CGV-111303

CAREER OPPORTUNITY Invermere’s Premier Seniors Housing and Care Community

• •

Attractive Compensation Package Innovative Support Team to Ensure Your Success Opportunity for Growth within an Expanding Company Vibrant Professional Atmosphere Columbia Garden Village Invermere, BC Please apply by email (include job #) or call us at: (250) 341-3350 Email: careers@glm.ca

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES HOME BASED EMBROIDERY BUSINESS FOR LESS THAN $10,000.

Get started in the promotional products industry. Work from home on your schedule. Call Nicolle at 1-866-890-9488.

EDUCATION

Serving treats to the Valley since 1981

Employment opportunities for cheerful, responsible, energetic team members who will enjoy serving our customers!

FULL and PART-TIME Sales Clerks/Baristas If you like to work in a friendly, quick-paced, enjoyable environment we wish to talk to you!

Apply with resume to the bakery (1305 – 7th Ave., Invermere B.C.) Email resume with cover letter to peter@invermerebakery.com Fax with cover letter to 250-342-4439 Quality Bakery (1981) Ltd. Great People! Great Service!

Stan Rokosh, Invermere

They’re open, after all Contrary to the note at the end of the Second Opinion column in the November 15th edition of The Pioneer, Bishop’s Book Bar in Fairmont is now again open for business. We apologize for the error!

To place your Community Classified call The Pioneer at 250-341-6299 or toll free 1-866-669-9222 classifieds@bccommunitynews.com www.communityclassifieds.ca

Registered Care Aide

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So we won’t say goodbye, just a short au revoir As we’ll see you again in the new abattoir

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November 22, 2013

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 31

FAITH

Dive deep into God’s word

By Rev. David Morton, Associate Pastor, St. Peter’s Lutheran Mission of Invermere Many have gone snorkelling. With a mask, fins and snorkel, a living world opens beneath you, and you can participate briefly within it. Even better, is to stay under longer. Scuba diving breaks the surface attachment. You are free to investigate each nook and cranny of God’s creation.

This is what reading our Bibles should be like — a wonderful experience of diving deep into God’s glorious word. The Bible is not one book, but many. Just as there are many wonders to explore when you dive, there are also many places to explore in the Bible. The important thing is to open it up and get reading.

Here are some key points for scuba diving which also apply to reading God’s Word: • Never hold your breath. Don’t panic. In your excitement or in a crisis, you can literally forget to breathe when breathing compressed air. This goes the same for reading God’s Word, for there are parts which

can be difficult to accept or even trust. Do not fear. Don’t forget to pray for guidance. Enjoy his every Word. Trust in God, He will help you to receive His message.

• Never dive alone. This is important for every aspect of scuba diving: from planning, preparing equipment, enjoying the dive, ascending to the surface, and stowing equipment. When you read the Bible, know that you are not alone. Remember God is with you and you can also read with friends. There are beautiful things to share as you read together.

• Each time you dive, make your first dive the deepest. This is to avoid the natural build-up of nitrogen within you – “the bends.” It is important to ensure nitrogen is released. Diving deep the first time is one way to help it all escape. Each time you meet with God in His Word, be honest with yourself and God to prevent the build up of sin.

• Ascend slowly and safely from every dive. To prevent ear damage and to release nitrogen, slowly ascend. Follow behind your bubbles – play with them as you rise. Similarly, don’t rush to leave God’s Word, revel in His grace. Study an interesting word, open an atlas, Google a strange rite you don’t understand. Slowly ascend from your dive into God’s Word: give Him thanks.

“I can’t wait to get wet again!,” is the motto of scuba divers! And the great thing is, the more you participate with God, the more you want to remain in Him. Go diving in the wonders of God’s word today.

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, November 24th 10:30 a.m.: CELEBRATION SUNDAY, ’GOD Is....Just... 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. Kids’ Church provided.

Pastor Murray Wittke 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday, 4:30 p.m.: at St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats.

Saturday, 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.: at Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere Sunday, 11 a.m.: at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium.

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

Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564 RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m. • Relief Society, 11:15 a.m.

President Barry Pratt • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

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

Radium Fire Department all Fire’d Up Fire’d Up Burgers owner Cathy Chow helped the Radium Fire Department fundraise for their new high visibility, fireproof, blue First Responder coveralls with pancake breakfasts held in July for the last two summers. In addition, Mrs. Chow has provided burgers on-site to the firefighters as they battled the Ritz Hotel fire in the summer and at the old Radium Hot Springs Lodge fire in October. Back row, left to right: Jamie Eason, Fire Chief Dave Dixon, Jason Brainard, Fire’d Up Burgers owner Cathy Chow, Nick Brough, Walter Raven. Front row, left to right: Deputy Fire Chief Tim Strub, Todd Logan, Brayenna Murray, James Hagman, Don Joubert.

Submitted photo

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

Let’s Make Cancer History

www.cancer.ca

32 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

November 22, 2013

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For Shoppers: Unique Gift Ideas!

Shop Brewer’s Christmas Market, Poolside Shop, Riverside Golf Shop, Nature Connection, Natural Springs Spa or give the REsoRt GiFt CaRd in the amount of your choice.

Visit Santa’s Cabin Meet Santa and one of his special elves.

Enjoy a cookie and hot chocolate, and take home a photo.

Saturday, December 14th and 21st from 10:00am to 12:00pm.

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