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December 27, 2013 Vol. 10/Issue 52

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 1 December 27, 2013

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Edgewater Elementary Grade 1 student Zachary Campbell and friends had a blast singing “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” at the school’s Christmas Live: CBC National News Christmas play on Wednesday, December 18th. The school drew rave reviews from parents as well as congratulations from CBC’s Daybreak South radio program, and even CBC news anchor Peter Mansbridge himself .

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Photogenic feline Valley resident Paul Digney shot these fantastic cougar images after his friend’s dogs chased the cat up a tree near Mr. Digney’s Juniper Heights home.

As reported in last week’s Pioneer, the young, medium-sized female cougar had been hanging around the area after killing a deer nearby, but hasn’t been seen in the area since the deer was moved.

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VALLEY NEWS

Whiteway to go for record bid this year

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Invermere’s Whiteway will once again make a bid to be officially recognized as the world’s largest skating rink this year, and the chances of success seem high this time around.

The Rideau Canal in Ottawa is the Guinness world record holder for largest naturally frozen ice surface (and consequently the world’s largest outdoor skating rink) at about 167,000 square metres, while the river skating trail at the Forks in Winnipeg holds the Guinness world record for longest naturally frozen ice surface and skating rink at about 10 kilometers. But the Whiteway trail around frozen Lake Windermere is poised to smash both records in one fell swoop this winter.

This year, the Whiteway has been expanded to 36 kilometres long and with those who maintain it aiming to make the trail six metres wide this winter (instead of the normal five metres wide), it should be about 200,000

square metres in size.

“We can easily go for (both the) distance and width (records) because of the sheer size of Lake Windermere,” said Invermere Councillor Justin Atterbury.

This is the third crack at the record books for the Whiteway — the timing didn’t work out for the push for the record two years ago and last year the conditions simply weren’t good enough to get the trail up to snuff, according to Mr. Atterbury.

The Whiteway already meets the parameters for the record, but those behind the record bid (a collective effort by the Toby Creek Nordic Society, the Invermere Chamber of Commerce and the District of Invermere) haven’t been able to map and document it properly, he said.

The group also wants to time the record application so the Whiteway gets official recognition in mid-winter, hopefully with a Guinness representative visiting the lake trail in person and giving the title in a ceremony, to maximize exposure and give winter tourism to the district a boost.

“Ideally, we’d love to have them (Guinness) send somebody out, but we need to submit some hard evidence first,” said Mr. Atterbury. “That’s why the timing gets difficult.”

The prime Whiteway season can be, depending on conditions, as short as a six weeks— not much time to get the record application filed, vetted and then have a recognition ceremony — so the Whiteway’s earlier-than-normal start this year — it’s Tuesday, December 10th opening was its earliest-ever start date — bodes well for the bid.

“It’s a bit of a scramble,” said Mr. Atterbury of the relatively short timeline.

A new sweeper, donated by seasonal Invermere resident David Storoshenko, is also helping the bid this winter.

The front-end sweeper is loaded onto a Bobcat and is used on the track after it has been plowed to make the ice smooth. Mr. Storoshenko, who was looking for a sweeper to use on his own ice rink, learned the Whiteway crew was looking for a slightly larger sweeper than he was, so he bought and then gave one to them.

Olympics still within reach for Invermere skier

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff With a month and a half to go before the Sochi Olympics, Invermere World Cup skier Ben Thomsen still has a shot at making his first-ever Olympic appearance there.

All Mr. Thomsen needs is a top-12 finish in a World Cup race before the Olympics and he will likely qualify. His early season results in non-World Cup races were encouraging — 12th place and 13th place in a International Ski Federation downhill race in Copper Mountain, Colorado on November 9th.

Since then he’s had consistent but not spectacular results at World Cup events, including a 44th place downhill finish at Lake Louise on November 30th, a 45th place Super G finish at Lake Louise on December 1st, a 46th place in the

downhill at Beaver Creek on December 6th and a 45th place in the Super G at Beaver Creek on December 7th.

If Mr. Thomsen does manage to reach Sochi, he’ll definitely be attracting some attention, as he grabbed the silver medal at a pre-Olympic downhill World Cup race there two years ago, and by so doing became a Canadian Cowboy (Canadian alpine ski racers who have been on the podium at a World Cup race).

“I don’t actually remember much of the run, but I do remember that when I crossed the finish line, the crowd was really quiet and not really doing anything, so right away I assumed I had a bad run,” said Mr. Thomsen on his Alpine Canada website biography page. “Then I looked over at the Canadians and everybody was jumping up and down going nuts. I saw that I was second and it was just the most indescribable feeling.”

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RCMP Report Editor’s note: for this year-end edition of The Pioneer, we selected some of our favourite stories and RCMP briefs from Marko over the course of the year.

Submitted by Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac Columbia Valley RCMP Interview techniques One of the challenges of police work is conducting proper interviews and interrogations. For some it’s natural, and others work on perfecting this talent. The expertise and experience of the interrogator will often dictate the success he or she has at finding the truth. I started to hone in on this skill at, I believe, the early age of 10 or 11. The maturity level, expertise and experience was somewhat lacking at the time.

During one of our many war games amongst friends, myself and another friend, Richard, caught one of the enemies. We captured Richard’s brother, Magoo. We took him to our headquarters; my parents basement. We proceeded to interrogate him, trying to determine the location of the rest of his troops. He refused to co-operate – a good soldier. If memory serves me right, it could have been Draino or some other chemical that should not be put in one’s mouth, that we in fact put in his mouth to get him to talk. I recall it was in crystal form. Although I say we lacked a great deal of maturity and common sense, we at least realized rather quickly that our prisoner was not able to speak even if he wanted to, and was now in medical distress. The other enemy, the parents, took swift action and immediately transported Magoo to the hospital. We were taken into custody by our parents to await the outcome. From the reaction of our interrogation technique, our eventual punishment would depend on the severity of his injury should he live. But whatever we put in his mouth he managed to spit out pretty fast, so there was hope.

He lived. And although we couldn’t get him to talk, he blabbed a great deal to our parents. Richard and I were not afforded the rights of prisoners of war under the Geneva Convention, and the execution of punishment was without tribunal or legal representation, and it hurt.

For those citizens that may find yourself being interviewed by me, the RCMP has since taught me a softer approach. But the Draino is still in my top left drawer.

A fireworks complaint On Tuesday, January 1st, 2013 at 1:29 a.m., police were dispatched to a fireworks complaint. The complainant reported people on Lake Windermere shooting fireworks at each

other. Members met the individuals walking off the lake. Officers began speaking to a heavily intoxicated man with an open beer in one hand and carrying three more. He was advised drinking in public is a provincial statute offence and told to pour out the beer. He argued. Police offered several opportunities to pour out the liquor, but the man refused and then took a drink from the open can. Huge mistake!

He was arrested for causing a disturbance and being intoxicated in a public place, and placed in cells overnight. He was released the next day with a violation ticket.

Perfecting the game Teaching continues off duty; police work is 24/7.

While scorekeeping a game in Golden, I noticed a group of minor hockey kids killing time by play fighting. They were doing it all wrong from my vantage point. After the first period I went over to the kids and lined them up for Pressure Points 101 (pain compliance). I demonstrated some of the pain pressure points on the body. When the game came back on in the second, from my point of view, high up goal judging, I could hear screams and I noticed some of my students were now practicing the pressure points on each other. Great! After the second period, one of the adult executive members came up and informed me that a bunch of kids are grabbing other kids and hurting them. I was told to do something about it. Even off duty, I’m always viewed as the police. I advised the executive member that I would certainly deal with those out of control kids.

I called the kids over and learned that they were practicing the pressure points on each other. I told them to put their heads down and act like they were getting a talking-to, as I shook my fingers at them. I did the adult thing and admonished them with,“What’s the matter with you guys? No witnesses – take it outside.” They left and I made eye contact with the executive person and gave her the thumbs up. It was taken care of. So, down the road, if you’re watching an NHL game, and Grapes from Coaches Corner comments on how a certain player takes advantage of pressure points, I’m the guy. Now, to save some of you time, “Jeers to Marko for teaching pressure points and advocating violence in hockey.”

An intoxicated viewpoint On Saturday, July 13th around midnight, the Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment received a complaint of an intoxicated female disrupting a wedding party at the Curling rink. The 34-year-old female from Radium was not part of the event at the time. Attempts to arrange for the intoxicated female to get home failed as she refused to co-operate. The intoxicated female took a liking to Cst. Harper; strong indication of her state of intoxication. The female was lodged in cells and released in the morning.

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A valley full of concerts Clockwise from top: Edgewater Elementary students in a group singalong after performing their Christmas Live: CBC National News Christmas play on Wednesday, December 18th (photo by Greg Amos); Trinda Cote shows off her regalia during the J.A. Laird Elementary School Christmas concert on Monday, December 16th. (photo submitted); the J.A. Laird Elementary School Silver Strings musical group entertained residents of Columbia Garden Village with half a dozen festive-themed carols and other tunes on Thursday, December 19th (photo by Steve Hubrecht); Kindergarten students Drago Horvet (in the elf hat) and Cole Feldmann (in the cowboy hat) take part in singing carols after their performance (photo

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PERSPECTIVE

The peaks and valleys of 2013

Historical Lens

Christmas Day, 1938

Bill and Annie Hillier’s daughter Shirley enjoys frolicking amidst a skiff of snow outside on Christmas Day, 1938. Young Shirley is dressed properly for the cold weather and even remembered to bring her purse, in case any imminent purchasing opportunities would pesent themselves. If you have any more information on this or any other historical photo, please e-mail us at info@cv-pioneer.com .

By Greg Amos, Pioneer Staff A year ago, excited chatter amongst some in the valley centred around the end of the Mayan calendar, and all the world-ending or world-renewing possibilities that woud bring.

Fast forward a year later, and some would say we’re facing the same question — only this time, the subject at hand is last Thursday’s conditional approval of Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline.

While it’s not quite the oil-spill-apocalypse-inwaiting that many paint it to be, it’s impossible to ignore the climate change implications of opening access to a new fossil-fuel-hungry market in Asia. But that’s exactly what the Joint Review Panel did, thanks to the ridiculously narrow scope the federal government allowed the panel to use.

Here in the valley, abattoir advocates, deer cull supporters, and community centre enthusiasts all celebrated victories in 2013, while many of us mourned the loss of a few special people who’ve helped make the Columbia Valley what it is today. And 2014 already looks prosperous: with a great winter underway and a good chance for a record-breaking Whiteway to really put Lake Windermere on the map, we can all feel great about the year ahead.

ICE UPDATE As of the afternoon of Friday, December 20th, the ice thickness on Lake Windermere was 15 inches at all three locations measured by the District of Invermere.

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Our local MLA’s Christmas message Dear Editor:

Caroling crew

This newspaper office was one of many Invermere businesses to receive a pleasant surprise from the Little Badgers Daycare, when youngsters came by with their mentors to spread their holiday cheer on Thursday, December 12th.

Photo by Dan Walton

This is a special time of gathering with friends and family. It is also a beautiful time to be here in the mountains enjoying all the activities that winter brings. I hope you will take the time to slow down and appreciate the natural beauty of this place.

As your representative in the provincial Legislative Assembly, I want to wish you and your loved ones all the best for the holiday season. May the year ahead bring health and happiness.

Norm Macdonald MLA Columbia River - Revelstoke

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Bureau besieged by benevolence Top photo (from left to right): Georgie Lum, Henry Hoffman, Angie Smith , Gail Hoffman, Margeurite Gee, Paul Northrup, Danny Burgoyne, Jacques Trifaux and Pam Martin (far right with crutches) were the Columbia Valley Christmas Bureau volunteers who handed out this year’s 239 hampers on Thursday, December 19th. The Bureau was down ten hampers from last year’s total. Photo by Greg Amos. Bottom photo: The Lake Windermere District Lions Twoonie Draw project co-ordinator Krys Borek (left) presents a cheque for $3,000 to Christmas Bureau co-ordinator Gail Hoffmann. Proceeds from the Twoonie Raffle that the club has been selling tickets for over the last couple of months benefitted the Columbia Valley Christmas Bureau. The Lions Club recently held the draw and the three cash prize winners are: Terry Fillatre of Windermere ($500); Noella Rocque of Calgary ($300); and Ursel Mauthner of Wilmer ($200). Photo submitted.

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- 2013 Year in Review January

Toby Benches dog survives trapline encounter A local dog was lucky to survive a Christmas Day encounter with a Lake Enid area trap meant to capture wolves.

Kodie, a six-year-old medium sized mix of black lab, border collie, and retriever, had a strong neck to thank for emerging relatively unscathed from a steel Conibear trap.

Albert Cooper rides into memory A man who forged trails into the Columbia Valley as deep as the lines of his weathered skin passed away on December 28th at the age of 88.

Albert Bernard Cooper is being remembered by his friends as a trailblazer of uncompromising character and one of the last in a line of old guard adventurers who helped to shape the Columbia Valley.

Lake ice safety questioned In the wake of recovery efforts for a vehicle that crashed through lake ice near Windermere Beach on Christmas Eve, the wisdom behind driving on the lake’s ice road came under scrutiny.

A Nissan Pathfinder that went under was recovered by Club Towing on Wednesday, January 2nd, after it had broken through ice estimated to be four to five inches thick.

February

Wilmer rejects water funding offer A grant amount of $1.8 million towards water system upgrades was rejected in both Wilmer and Dry Gulch, after a petition for service fell short by 12 households.

Removal of dialysis unit opposed

Two of Invermere’s most common urban critters mingle on the local streets.

File photo

Interior Health agreed to a 90-day freeze on moving the unit within the East Kootenays; only one dialysis patient was still using the service when the decision was made.

Radium and Jumbo to buddy up Amidst a backdrop of more than 100 anti-Jumbo protesters, the Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municpality’s first meeting was held on February 19th in the Village of Radium Hot Springs municipal office. Mayor Greg Deck and councillors Nancy Hugunin and Steve Ostrander were sworn in.

March

Fire rips through popular Panorama lodge The 1,000 Peaks Lodge at Panorama suffered major damage after a fifth floor fire. Panorama’s ladder truck was a godsend, said fire chief Jim Miller; “without it, it would’ve been virtually impossible to control the fire,” he said.

Verge earns royal honour Floyd Verge, the founder of Verge for Youth, receieved Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee award.

“The work that he has done and his selfless commitment to young people nededed to be recognized,” said nominator Doug Clovechok.

Eagle’s Nest pursues merged water system Under an Interior Health order to upgrade the water system by January 2015, the Village of Canal Flats pursued a meregr of its two water systems. A $400,000 infrastructure grant stood to be lost if the move was not succcessful.

April

By-election nets new councillor In a Canal Flats by-election, Dean Midyette claimed victory over challenger Roy Webb.

“I’m looking forward to resolving the water system issue in Canal Flats,” he said.

Federal funds to help wih Pynelogs addition A $10,420 grant from the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund was to be used to construct a new storage addition to the cultural centre.

“This support will help turn the Pynelogs Cultural Centre into a more flexible and ideal gallery and meeting space,”

said Columbia Valley Arts Council manager Jami Scheffer.

Candidate pitch policies and platforms at debate A crowd of 150 packed the David Thompson Secondary theatre as four candidates faced questions on ten different topics.

The movement of the Invermere dialysis unit became a central issue in the two-hour debate.

May

Edgewater residents support commercial rezoning A public hearing in late April on a proposed change to a zoning bylaw went more peacgully than the first.

The result: an empty lot on Edgewater’s main street will soon be home to an automotive repair shop.

Norm Macdonald secures third term Incumbent NDP MLA Norm Macdonald won the Columbia River - Revelstoke riding for the third time on May 14th. His personal victory contrasted with his party’s fortunes, as the NDP lost an election many expected them to win.

June

Men disappear from Finlay Creek FSR Evidence suggest an automobile accident contributed to the disapperance of 18-year-old Steven Thomson from Canal Flats and 21-year-old Nicholas Hoefnagels.

Search and Rescue efforts yielded no results due to high water levels and turbidity.

New community hall eyed for Invermere Invermere looked forward to a fall referendum on a new community hall, as major stuctural components of the Invermere Community Hall showed signs of fatigue and it was agreed that action was needed soon.

Valley escapes worst of flooding, rain After torrential rainfall on June 20th and 21st that caused flooding and blocked most highways in and out of the valley, water receded quickly, causing relatively minor damage to most areas, as compared to flooding in the summer of 2012. Alberta was hit much harder, with significant flooding in Calgary and High River.

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July Human skull discovered near Kinsmen Beach After laying dormant and underground for decades, perhaps centuries, a human skull buried in Invermere became unearthed as a result of construction and heavy rain towards the end of June.

The initial RCMP investigation was being continued by the B.C. Heritage Conservation Act in order to learn more of the skull’s origin. Its age is likely “well over one hundred years,” Staff Sgt. Shehovac told The Pioneer, and he guesses the skull belonged to a forgotten burial ground.

Doe killed after hazing attempt goes awry There will be no charges laid after an investigation into the death of a female mule deer.

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

Speaking with The Pioneer, Invermere Conservation Officer Greg Kruger said that in an attempt to haze the deer off the property, rocks were thrown near the deer, but one stone accidentally connected with the deer’s head and brought its life to an end.The death was immediately reported by a worker from the landscaping crew.

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

Glacier Resorts Ltd. vice-president Grant Costello and some construction machinery did not get past the camp in a standoff on Saturday, July 10th.

Valley serves as SportsCentre backdrop The nation received its sports news from Invermere on Monday, August 19th, as Kraft and The Sports Network (TSN) rolled into town to host a live SportsCentre broadcast in front of Lake Windermere at Kinsmen Beach.

The broadcast was part of the 2013 Kraft Celebration Tour, where Invermere was scheduled as the fourth stop in their cross-country tour with ten different locations. Invermere won hosting rights for the event after voters threw massive support towards Invermere during a head-to-head matchup against Pemberton.

September

Question set for community centre referendum “Do you approve of council for the District of Invermere adopting bylaw 1474, 2013 Loan Authorization Bylaw, which will authorize council to borrow on the credit of the municipality a sum not exceeding $5.6 million in order to facilitate the construction of a new multipurpose community centre?” read the question, on which district resident voted on Saturday, November 2nd.

Maker meets its match in local duo Valley runners Jakub Sumbera and Nadyia Fry turned in fantastic performances at the Meet Your Maker 50-mile trail run in Whistler on September 1st.

Both won their respective men’s and women’s divisions while breaking course records and winning all of the in-race challenges.

Second Jumbo injunction looming The Citizens for Jumbo Wild checkpoint group that was camped on Farnham Creek road throughout Augusts faced another injunction after the first injunction was adjourned indefinitely in court a week prior.

October

Members of the Citizens for Jumbo Wild group at the Farnham Checkpoint camp talk with Columbia Valley RCMP Staff Sergeant Marko Shehovac on Tuesday, August 13th.

Submitted photo

August

Injunction sought against anti-Jumbo checkpoint A showdown was looming at the Citizens for Jumbo Wild checkpoint on the Farnham Creek road, with Glacier Resorts Ltd. having applied for an injunction against the watchdog group’s camp.

The group set up their camp, including a van (sprayed painted with a Jumbo Wild slogan) parked across the road in checkpoint fashion, almost a month ago and

buildings at owners’ expense.

The ruling was made after a class-action lawsuit was filed by a group of owners who felt the upgrade bill was unwarranted. Owners have to choose whether to pay $4,195 per unit, or to pay $3,168 to opt out of ownership.

Invermere train derailment being investigated A fully-loaded Canadian Pacific train derailed in Invermere, leaving the line closed for almost 24 hours.

At total of 16 cars loaded with metallurgical coal on a northbound Canadian Pacific train ended up off the tracks at around 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 25th. All the cars and their coal remained upright, nobody was injured and no coal was spilled from the train cars.

Cause of Castle Rock’s road crumble questioned Drivers were forced through single-lane traffic along Westside road for months over the summer, as repairs to Castlestone Boulevard, the road leading up to the Castle Rock subdivision, were made after a washout during the previous summer.

“How can an engineer approve this and have it fall down within a relatively short period of time?” District of Invermere councillor Paul Denchuk said to The Pioneer. “We have some serious questions about it.”

David Behan, who owned the development company that built the road, believes that intense weather alone didn’t bring down the road, as charged by the District of Invermere, which the district refuted.

November

Court sides with timeshare management 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

TSN SportsCentre host Jennifer Hedger gets a hand into the Windermere Fire Department’s recently acquired hovercraft after the TSN Kraft Celebration Tour broadcast live from Kinsmen Beach on Monday, August 20th.

Photo by Dan Walton

December

District decried appeal to deer lawsuit Opponents of Invermere’s deer cull have appealed the B.C. Supreme Court’s dismissal of their lawsuit one month after the ruling was handed down — and the District of Invermere is not happy about it.

The lawsuit, first filed by former Invermere resident Shane Suman on behalf of the deer protection society, challenged two district bylaws that enabled a partial cull in early 2012. It was dismissed by Madam Justice Miriam Gropper on Friday, October 25th after hearings that took place in Vancouver on October 9th and 10th.

Cougar killed after hunting in residential areas Recent cougar activity forced local conservation officers to track three large cats in less than a week and destroy two of them. In all three cases, the cougars were actively hunting and killing prey close to homes and showing patterns of habituating themselves to the communities.

“We don’t want people to be paranoid,” said Columbia Valley conservation officer Greg Kruger. “Just be aware this is cougar country.”

On Monday, December 16th, the conservation officers were back in Windermere tracking down a large tom (adult male) that had killed a deer by the Shadybrook Campground, located next to Tretheway Beach.

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VALLEY PEOPLE

Invermere baker fired up about good bread

By Steve Hubrecht, Pioneer Staff To Andi Schoni, baking bread is more than just a job, it’s a craft — one he holds tremendous passion for.

His love of bread is apparent in the huge amount of time, patience and labour — over a period of 40 hours on average — that he puts into every loaf that comes of the custom-built wood oven in his rural Invermere home.

Andi’s almost always at work in his home-based bakery on Johnston Road, even when it’s not one of his designated baking days. Whether it’s sprouting his own grains, grinding his own organic flours, refreshing and nurturing his wild yeast sourdough cultures or firing up the wood oven (which takes hours), he keeps rather busy.

“It’s a lengthy process, but that’s what makes the difference between okay bread and great bread,” said Andi.

With the festive season in full swing, Andi is busy these days baking up his in-demand holiday loaf — the chocolate cherry brioche.

“Like all my other breads, it’s made with a (yeast) sponge, which I need to start the day before to get the fermentation going,” he said. “What distinguishes it, the secret, is you need just the right amount of butter.”

Andi only puts out the brioche — which he recommends eating slightly warmed up along with a glass of milk — around Christmas. He issues a similar chocolate brioche around Easter, but said the limited availability doesn’t dampen customer enthusiasm.

“It’s a really popular item,” he said.

Many Invermere residents are already familiar with Andi and his spouse Suzanna Woodley, not least because of the long lineups for their bread at the summer Saturday farmers’ market. But not all may be familiar with the couple’s new website — www.woodovenbread.ca — which makes checking out and ordering the impressive variety of bread that much easier.

Andi first moved to Invermere from Switzerland in 1982, working as a chef at Strand’s, before becoming the chef at Assiniboine Lodge.

“That’s where I baked my first loaves,” said Andi, adding he was initially reluctant to take the job because it involved baking.

In Switzerland, unlike here in Canada, the work of chefs and bakers rarely overlaps — both are viewed as separate crafts, said Andi. It was a craft he would learn to hone when he moved to Whistler in 1985 and bought a bakery with a business partner. Andi returned to the valley in 2000 with Suzanna and thought his baking days were behind him, but his passion for artisan baking had him firing up the custom oven (built by Peter Lustenberger) just six years later.

Although Andi has been in Canada for 30 years now, he retains exacting Swiss standards of reliability, cleanliness and quality.

The hours he puts into preparing for the Saturday markets during the summer are testament to Andi’s dedication. He’ll work up to 16 hours in the bakery on the Thursday before the market, get about five hours sleep Thursday evening, wake up early Friday morning at about 1 a.m., head into the bakery until about 7 p.m. Friday evening (when he stops for a quick two-hour nap) and then get up again at 9 p.m. Friday night and keep working right through until the market winds down early Saturday afternoon. Keeping this routine sometimes has Andi lose about 20 pounds (nine kilograms) a summer.

“It’s crazy; I never planned to get that busy, but like the Andi spends about 40 hours making a loaf of bread, including firing his custom-built farmers say, you’ve got to cut wood oven (shown here), to 1000 degrees Fahrenheit (530 degrees Celsius), before grass while the sun shines,” he cooling it to baking temperature.

Photos by Steve Hubrecht said. different, depending on time of year and temperature.

Using the wood heat and “If you give the same sourdough recipe to 10 different natural stone of the oven is crucial to getting Andi’s signature crust on his breads, he said. Putting the fire right bakers, you’ll get 10 different types of bread,” said Andi.

The considerable attention to methodology and dein the same oven in which the bread will bake results in tail makes the whole baking process complex enough three separate types of heat — radiant, conductive and that when Andi does shut the whole operation down for convection.

“It’s much, much faster than a regular oven and a well-deserved vacation or to collect firewood for the that’s what makes the crust. You’d be hard-pressed to get season, it then takes him five days after they return to be able to produce a loaf. a good crust on a normal oven,” said Andi.

Taking extra time to let the sourdough culture ferment He heats the oven up to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit and then gently rise in the oven, as Andi does, means that (about 530 degrees Celsius), before letting it cool to bakgluten breaks down much more than it does in regular ing temperature of 550 to 600 degrees Fahrenheit (280 bread and allows some normally gluten-intolerant people to 315 degrees Celsius).

Making the sourdough Andi uses in his bread is also a to eat his bread without any problems. Andi also eschews finicky and involved process, which must be done by hand. any kind of preservatives and uses only filtered water.

Perhaps not surprisingly, Andi’s bread has garnered “It’s probably the most moody dough; it’s interesta loyal and devoted following, including a Calgary man ing because it really tests your knowledge of doughs,” who — on a regular basis — flies his own private plane he said, adding there’s no exact formula to Invermere in the morning, buys some of Andi’s loaves so each time he makes the dough it’s slightly at the market and then heads home in the afternoon.

Andi’s bread is not available in any stores. It can be bought directly from his home bakery on Tuesdays and Fridays (with two-days advance order), from Circle Health Food on Fridays (advance order needed), at the downtown Invermere farmers’ market on Saturday mornings in the summer or with home-delivery to central Invermere homes in the winter (two-loaf minimum advance order needed). For more information contact 250-342-7590, kumajasp@telus.net or check out the website.

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Out & About The first-ever Winter Radiance is now on display at the Radium Hot Springs and can be viewed all winter long. The artistic ice and light exhibit is further enhanced by snow sculptures at the entrance of the pool complex that were built by arts students from David Thompson Secondary School. For more on Winter Radiance, see page 27.

Parks Canada photos

Seasons Greetings & Happy New Year

What does ART mean to you? From the Columbia Valley Arts Council

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Movie Review: Insidious: Chapter 2 Reviewed by Lizzie Midyette Insidious: Chapter 2 explores the ghosthunting genre in a darkly lit, suspenseful manner — and gets the job done efficiently. Appearing to be relatively lowbudget, it’s a welcome diversion from horror movies drenched in superfluous computer-generated effects.

Viewers who haven’t seen Insidious may find the plot more than a little confusing, but there are still plenty of “Did I really just see that?” moments so that the action (or lack thereof in order to build suspense) has the intended effect of freaking the viewer out.

The Lambert family is haunted — yep, all of them! They move into Grandma’s house to try and

escape really mean dead people who are putting a bit of a damper on their happy suburban family lifestyle. Certain family members quickly discover poorly-hidden secrets as to why they’re still nefariously connected to the spirit world. Cue dual storylines of creepy supernatural things happening in the present and the past (note to self: do not buy my future grandchildren a musical walker!) and good oldfashioned ghost hunting in a hospital psych ward — in the dark, of course!

Ghost-hunting and appreciation of paranormal activity takes place in Grandma’s old house and, somewhat predictably, Scooby Doo-style in an abandoned hospital specializing in mental health ser-

vices. There is relatively little violence so that the action is more jumpy in style. Unfortunately, the movie could have appeared much slicker. There’s enough creativity in the directing that the viewers’ eyes are constantly jumping around the screen to take in all the hidden goodies (thanks to Blu-ray and HD resolution), but the film smacks of every horror movie that has come before it without necessarily adding something new.

Fans of the genre will ultimately be satisfied by this offering and comforted in knowing that Insidious: Chapter 3 will likely be made to continue the dead-peoplebeing-jealous-of-live-people story.

RATING: 7 OUT OF 10 HEADS

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

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Toby Theatre • December 27th and 28th, 7:30 p.m.: Disney’s Frozen. Also showing January 2nd - 4th.

Friday, December 27th • 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Hang out night at the Summit Youth Centre.

Saturday, December 28th • 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Bavin Glassworks presents High Ridges and Deep Canyons artist reception. The art show and sale runs Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For more information, contact 250342-6816 or go online to www.bavinglass.com.

• 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Hang out night at the Summit Youth Centre.

office, and Copper Point Resort. Proceeds will benefit Invermere Events and the local Beaver Club. Contact Theresa Wood for more details at events@invermere.net or 250-342-9281 ext 1227.

• 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Children’s New Years Eve party in the Pine Room at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

• 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.: New Year’s Eve party at Bear’s Paw Bar & Grill.

• 9:25 p.m.: Torchlight parade down Showoff at Panorama Mountain Village, followed by a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. at the base of the Mile 1 Quad.

January 13th, 7:00 p.m. Leaving the Summit at 6:00 p.m.

• 7:00 p.m.: Cinefest movie night presents Storm Surfers, marking Australia Day (January 26th). Runnerup for the 2012 Blackberry People’s Choice Award, this awe-inspiring film follows two Aussie best mates (Tom Carroll and Ross Clarke-Jones) approaching their 50’s who travel the southern hemisphere pursuing one of the world’s most deadly and exhilarating sports: big wave surfing. At Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Tickets at the door, $10. Cash bar and light refreshments. All ages. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., film begins at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 2nd

Wednesday, January 15th

• 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Hang out night at the Summit Youth Centre.

• 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Experiment night at the Summit Youth Centre.

Friday, January 3rd

Friday, January 17th

• 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Book swap at the Summit Youth Centre. Bring a book (or more than one!) if you want to participate.

• 7:00 p.m.: Steamboat Mountain Music Society AGM at the Edgewater Hall. An extraordinary general meeting will follow (to modify the society’s constitution as a requirement for federal charity status.)

Entertainment and refreshments provided. Call 250347-9882 for further info.

• 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Challenges and hang out night at the Summit Youth Centre.

Saturday, January 4th • 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Documentary night at the Summit Youth Centre.

Wednesday, January 8th

Other •The Whiteway is now open! The Whiteway is a 15km groomed track that runs all the way around Lake Windermere and connects the towns of Invermere and Windermere. The Whiteway has tracks for classic crosscountry skiers, a groomed skate skiing track, and a cleared ice-skating track. There are three official entry points onto the Whiteway; one at Kinsmen beach in Invermere, one at the Invermere Bay Condos in Invermere, and one at Windermere beach. Visit The Toby Creek Nordic Club for a map and more information.

Invermere Library hours

• 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Mural night at the Summit Youth Centre. Let’s make a mural for the Summit!

• Closed until January 16th.

Tuesday, December 31st

Thursday, January 9th

Radium Hot Springs Library Hours

• 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Snowshoeing up to Panorama with the Summit Youth Centre. Snowshoes are available to borrow.

• 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Radium Village’s annual birthday party and New Year’s Eve celebration at Brent’s Shack. Fireworks display at 6:30 p.m., Springs Driving Range, courtesy of Radium Volunteer Fire Department.

• 6:00 p.m.: Family New Year’s Dinner and Dance at the Invermere Community Hall. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., dinner at 7:00 p.m., countdown at 10:00 p.m.

Party favours, DJ & dance, loonie & toonie games, buffet dinner, and a balloon-twisting clown. Alcohol free. Tickets available at The Monkey’s Uncle, DOI

• 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Hang out night at the Summit Youth Centre.

• Tuesday: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

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

• Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

• Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Friday, January 10th • 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Chain story and Exquisite Corpses at the Summit Youth Centre.

Saturday, January 11th • 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Fast and Furious movie marathon at the Summit Youth Centre.

Tuesday, January 14th • 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Swimming at Radium Hot Springs with the Summit Youth Centre. Please register by

Invermere Thrift Store hours • Thursday & Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Radium Thrift Store Hours • Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Spectacular sunrises The sunrise over the frozen waters of Lake Windermere makes for a stunning early morning winter scene. Clockwise from top right: The view looking south from Indian Beach Estates in Windermere at roughly 8 a.m. on Thursday, December 19th; (The next three photos taken on Saturday, December 21st) Half submerged trucks at Windermere Creek; Sunrise at Kinsmen Beach; Early morning ski tracks across Lake Windermere.

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Sit-ski star aims to inspire

By Greg Amos, Pioneer Staff Editor’s note: Leading up to the International Paralympic Committee’s Alpine Skiing World Cup being held at Panorama Mountain Village from January 8th to 14th, this is the second of a three-part series on Canadian ParaAlpine Ski Team (CPAST) athletes.

Many people know him as the man who completed a back flip in a sit ski in 2012. Others know him as a para-skiing silver medallist in the slalom event at the 2010 Winter Paralympics in Vancouver.

But if you ask Kimberley’s Josh Dueck, Canada’s top sit-skier and a racer at the upcoming World Cup events at Panorama in January, he just wants to be thought of as a guy who has a lot of fun while keeping others inspired.

“If I was known for anything in sport, it’d be as the guy who was a purveyor of good times in the mountains,” he said, adding it doesn’t really matter whether one chooses freestyle skiing, hot-dogging or ski racing, as long as it’s fun.

After being paralyzed from the waist down in a skiing accident in 2004, Josh explored the world from his new perspective before taking up para-ski racing in 2006. After winning a 2009 World Championships, Josh achieved Paralympic glory in 2010. Now a seasoned racer, he’s aiming to compete in all five disciplines: sla-

lom, giant slalom, super combined, super G, and downhill — but he relishes the speed events most of all.

At the upcoming races at Panorama, he’ll be looking to lower his point totals in order to qualify for Paralympic downhill and super combined events.

“If the conditions are good, you can expect to see me putting down 100 per cent of what I can do; if conditions are challenging and hazardous, I’ll gear back and look for the finish,” he said. “The decision of how I approach the track will be made on the day of.”

Panorama is a favourite spot for the Canadian Alpine Para-Skiing team (CPAST), he said.

“Pano’s been early season training for the Canadian team for a long time, and it’s come to feel like a home for us,” he said. “I enjoy being there because of the warm welcome we get, and being familiar with the terrain is really nice as well.”

Josh also grew up in Kimberley, so is familiar with the East Kootenay snow. “I tend to do well in these conditions, versus the other stops we have around the globe.

Kootenay snow, I really dig — it works for me, and I like to play with it.”

After the World Cup race at Panorama, the CPAST team is off to Colorado for a couple of events, then three weeks racing in Europe before competing at the games in Sochi, Russia.

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Submitted by Kelsey Verboom, Alpine Canada • Some skiers use special poles called outriggers.

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• The body of a sit-ski is molded to the skier’s body, much like a perfectly-fitted ski boot.

• Visually impaired skiers aren’t allowed to have physical contact with their guide. They must rely on verbal communication via radio headset.

• The first documented championship for skiers with a disability was held in Badgastein, Austria, in 1948 with 17 athletes taking part.

• Para-alpine skiers can reach speeds of more that 120 kilometres per hour, especially in downhill races.

• For your own background information, here are the levels of para-alpine competition: • Paralympics are the highest level of para-alpine sport. They occur once every four years.

• The world championships are the next most prestigious, and are held once every two years.

• The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Cup is the circuit the athletes compete on all year all over the world.

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Season’s Greetings From the Village of Radium Hot Springs Council and Staff Please join us on New Year’s Eve as the Village is celebrating 23 years as a municipality.

Festivities begin at 3 p.m. at the skating rink on Stanley Street and will end with a fireworks display at the Springs Driving Range, 6:30 p.m.

Free hot dogs, hot chocolate, chili and birthday cake provided.

Donations to the fire department are gratefully accepted.

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December 27, 2013

Season’s Greetings from everyone at

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday

Myth: Change your ads all the time.

Readers get tired of the same thing.

Reality: Develop a good campaign, or theme for your ads. Stick with that one campaign, and only make small changes on headlines or details.

Call Dean at 250-341-6299 to find out more.

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From our staff to your family,

Merry Christmas and all the best in the coming year.

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250-342-6226 • www.nstarhw.ca

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

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December 27, 2013

Season’s Greetings Merry Christmas Happy New Year

&

from everyone at the…

Wishing Everyone Well Our entire staff wishes you and all your family members, a very happy and healthy holiday season.

From all of us at

Invermere Physiotherapy

Family Resource Centre 1317-7th Avenue, Invermere (beside McToogles)

250-342-5566

Seasons Greetings

417, 10th Avenue, Invermere

from everyone at the Invermere Campus College of the Rockies

How sweet it is to find ourselves right here at the holidays, amongst good friends and neighbours like you.

It’s been a real treat for us to serve you.

SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS: Open 7:30 - 6 on Dec. 27 Open 7:30 - 6 on Dec. 28 Open 10 - 4 on Dec. 29 Open 7:30 - 6 on Dec. 30 Open 7:30 -4 on Dec. 31 Open 10 - 4 on Jan. 1 250.342.9913

Everett Frater Enterprises Snow Removal • Residential & Commercial Phone: 250-347-9228 • Cell: 250-342-5645

Merry Christmas to all. And to all, a good night!

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December 27, 2013

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - it all adds up!

Holiday Recycling Holiday Hours

COLUMBIA VALLEY LANDFILL December 31 9:00am-5:00pm January 1 Closed All other days, the Landfill will be open from 9:00am to 6:00pm.

COLUMBIA VALLEY RDEK OFFICE The RDEK Columbia Valley Office is open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm (closed 12pm to 1pm).

December 31 8:30am-3:00pm (closed 12pm-1pm) January 1 Closed

2014 Board Meetings The 2014 RDEK Board Meetings will be held as follows: January 10 February 14 March 7 April 4 May 2 June 6

July 4 August 1 September 5 October 3 November 7 December 12

The meetings begin at 9:00am in the RDEK Board Room at the Cranbrook RDEK office. Committee Meetings are held the Thursday immediately before Board. Both the Committee Meetings and Board Meetings are open to the public. Agendas can be viewed a week prior to the Board Meeting on our website www.rdek.bc.ca.

Recycling Basics Wrapping Paper - all paper based wrapping paper can be recycled in the yellow bins or Invermere’s blue bag program. Foil based papers cannot be recycled and should be thrown in the garbage if they can’t be saved and reused. Please consider paper based paper when purchasing gift wrap.

Ribbons & Bows - cannot be recycled. They can be reused or put in the garbage.

Aluminum Pie Plates & Roasters - cannot be recycled. They can be rinsed and reused. If they are not longer usable, they go in the garbage.

Cardboard Boxes - all cardboard and boxboard (like cracker and cereal boxes) are recyclable. Please flatten them to conserve space in the bin or blue bag.

Tin Cans - all tin food and beverage cans can be recycled. They must be rinsed out. Labels can be left on if they are difficult to remove.

Styrofoam - Even though Styrofoam is marked with a #6, it is NOT recyclable in our program. It should go in the garbage if it can’t be reused.

Plastics - all plastics with the triangular recycling symbol and number between 1 and 6 (except Styrofoam) can be recycled in the yellow bins or Invermere’s blue bag program. They must be clean and every piece of plastic must be numbered. Lids often are a different type of plastic, and if there is no number on the item, it goes in the garbage if it can’t be reused.

Plastics Not Accepted: • #7 plastics, dirty plastics, plastics with no number. They go in the garbage if they can’t be reused.

Batteries One of the items people seem to stock up on at this time of year is batteries. Both alkaline and rechargeable batteries are recyclable.

The drop off location in the Columbia Valley is: Selkirk TV & Appliance, Invermere

Glass Recycling Glass goes in the yellow bins marked GLASS ONLY. The ONLY glass accepted for recycling is container glass.

That means jam jars, salsa jars, wine bottles, olive oil bottles, etc.

NO other glass (including dishes or drinking glasses) is accepted. If in doubt, please leave it out.

Glass bins are located at the Columbia Valley Landfill, Edgewater Post Office, Fairmont Transfer Station, Invermere Industrial Park, Invemere Bottle Depot, and Radium Liquor Store

Electronics Recycling The electronics recycling depot for the Columbia Valley is: Invermere Bottle Depot 133 Industrial Rd. #2 Phone: 250-342-7272 Hours: Tues-Fri 9:00am-4:00pm Sat 10:00am-4:00pm

They accept • Televisions • Computers & peripherals (keyboard, mouse) • Monitors • Fax machines • DVD/VHS players • Scanners • Stereos, MP3 players Discman

• • • • • • •

Earphones Microphones Telephones Speakers Radios Cable, satellite and PVR boxes Vehicle audio and video systems

For more information, contact the RDEK at 1-888-478-7335

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MLA Meeting Day Wednesday, January 8th Please call 1 866 870 4188 to book an appointment

Norm Macdonald MLA norm.macdonald.mla@leg.bc.ca www.NormMacdonald.ca

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December 27, 2013

Effusion hosting colourful creations Submitted by Effusion Art Gallery + Glass Studio Ho-ho-holy moly it’s the ho-ho-holidays and Effusion Art Gallery + Glass Studio is high in spirits presenting backto-back creative sessions to bring 2013 to a close.

On Friday, December 27th, local favourite Christine Stefano Simpson will be in the gallery creating live more of BRIGHT SPIRITS — A creation by Gabriele her funky, mixed-media piec- Bridgewater, who will be at Effusion on Saturday, Decemes. Christine, an avid nature- ber 28th from noon to 4 p.m.

Photo submitted enthusiast, combs the valley’s splendour for inspiring bits and bobs which she then incorporates into her one-of-akind, three-dimensional artworks.

So, why not drop by, watch, chat and learn from one of the valley’s own artistic gems.

The double-whammy continues on Saturday, December 28th, as our latest gallery addition, local painter Gabriele Bridgewater, brings her whimsicallycolourful creations to the Effusion fold.

Gabriele will be creating “little studies” to engage and inform those who dare to pop in. So, be daring!

The holidays are a busy time for everyone, so why not take a short MIXED MEDIA — Christine Stefano Simp- break and join us for these two creson will be at Effusion on Friday, December 27th ative moments in time? We’ll be there from noon to 4 p.m.

Photo submitted with bells on; we hope you will be too!

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Enjoy life, we’ll clean it up!

We’re ready... are you?

Owner/operators Wayne & Sharrie Jones

Cell: 250-688-0213

Heaven’s Best is a low moisture cleaning system, which means • Your carpets are never soaked. They will dry in 1 hour – fastest dry time on the market • Less moisture means no chance for mold/mildew to develop • Environmentally friendly cleaning products • Leaves no sticky, dirt attracting residue – stays cleaner, longer!

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• All equipment comes inside, no doors are left open – your residence is secure (no weather restrictions) • We do tile and grout and wood floors, upholstery, beds and vehicle interiors • Stain guard fabric protector • Hospital strength deodorizer disinfectant leaves a light citrus scent.

We are looking to build a long-term relationship. We do this by providing you with the best in carpet and upholstery cleaning. We are prompt, professional and perform the highest level of service.

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Turtle time A new tenant has moved into Pynelogs, and he wants to meet everybody in the valley.

Three artists with eclectic skills pitched in to make ACE (Access in the Community for Everyone) the turtle, modelled after the western painted turtle.

The sculpture was carved by Frank Keely, painted by Kent Shoemaker, and presented on a wooden display which was made by Dominic Ryan. Left to right: Kent Shoemaker, Pynelogs administrator Jami Scheffer, ACE member Shirley Campbell, and Frank Keely gather around ACE during his unveiling on Thursday, December 19th at Pynelogs.

Thrift Store Holiday Hours Closed December 22nd • Re-opening January 16th We will not be accepting donations December 23 to January 1st

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YOUR MONEY

Making transfers to a TFSA On January 1st, 2014, Canadians will receive another $5,500 of Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) contribution room. This contribution room is available to every Canadian who is 18 years or older.

As with every year since the program’s inception in 2009, many people wonder how they should contribute to their TFSA. While some people save funds in their bank account to be deposited in the New Year, others wonder if they should use their existing investments held in other types of accounts. This can be a good idea, especially for retirees or others with well-established financial lives who already hold diversified investment portfolios.

As with any investment strategy, there are a few things to consider before transferring securities between accounts.

Non-registered accounts As most people know, investments in non-registered accounts attract taxation of all forms.

On the surface, it would seem wise to transfer some of these assets to a TFSA, however, there may be tax consequences to consider.

With a few exceptions, if you sell an asset for more than what you paid for it, capital gains tax is imminent.

The same is true for investments in non-registered accounts that are either sold or transferred to another type of account. The asset is considered to be disposed of at its fair market value. Therefore, people should review their

overall tax situation before transferring investments with large capital gains to a TFSA. Most assets that are sold for less than what was originally paid for them create a capital loss, which can be used to offset capital gains. Securities transferred from a non-registered account to a TFSA, however, do not generate a capital loss. Just like transfers to one’s RRSP, the capital loss is considered superficial and is considered nil.

There is a legal way to circumvent the superficial loss rule. A person may decide to sell the losing investment in the non-registered account, and wait more than 30 days before re-purchasing the same investment in their TFSA. That way, they have crystallized the loss and can still own the security in their TFSA. The biggest risk is the investment’s market value might change dramatically during the 30-day period. Again, the decision to use this strategy depends on a person’s overall tax situation.

RRSP or RRIF People who need or want to de-register some of their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) or Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) may want to transfer an investment in-kind to their TFSA. This is usually done by people who don’t need the money or, like the above strategy, don’t want to sell an investment because they like its future prospects.

Consider a retiree who is required to take her minimum RRIF payment for the year but doesn’t need the

cash, or perhaps the financial markets have performed poorly she doesn’t want to sell at a superficial loss. She can opt to transfer an investment in-kind from her RRIF to her TFSA and wait for it to recover.

Before an investment can be transferred from an RRSP or RRIF to a TFSA, it must pass through a non-registered account. Once it has settled in the non-registered account, it can be transferred to the TFSA. Any positive change in the market value or dividends paid while the investment is in non-registered status is taxable.

Save fees In-kind transfers can also be a good way to save money in fees.

For example, a couple who wishes to buy the same stock, bond or ETF in each of their TFSAs may opt to buy the investment in a joint non-registered account first and then transfer 50 per cent to each TFSA. If the accounts are all held at the same firm, this manoeuvre should result in one transaction fee instead of two.

Final thoughts While it may seem complicated, transferring investments in-kind between different account types is a common way to make RRIF payments, TFSA contributions and create taxable events.

As always, be sure to discuss the merits of in-kind transfers with your financial advisor to ensure suitability.

Investments, Insurance & Financial Planning Brendan Donahue BCOMM, CIM®, FCSI

Senior Investment Advisor Insurance Agent

Offering the valley…

Investments

Stocks, Bonds, GICs, Income Trusts, Preferred Shares, ETFs, Mutual Funds and more.

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Research

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1 year 2 year 3 year 4 year 5 year

1.90% 2.15% 2.25% 2.45% 2.75%

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Manulife Securities Incorporated is a Member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Insurance products and services are offered through Manulife Securities Insurance Agency (a licensed life insurance agency and affiliate of Manulife Securities) by Manulife Securities Advisors licensed as life agents. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company is the sole issuer of the Manulife GIF Select insurance contract which offers the IncomePlus benefit and the guarantor of any guarantee provision therein.

Call us for professional, free consultations! • Ph: 250-342-2112 • Fax: 250-342-2113 • 712-10th Street, Invermere

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Valley plans to ring in 2014

La Cabina Ristorante

By Dan Walton, Pioneer Staff There are plenty of options in the Columbia Valley for those looking to enter 2014 with a bang.

• Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is hosting an hour-long free party for the youngsters at 7 p.m. Bring the kids for a night of games, treats, sparkling cider, as well as a dance party — just make sure that children are accompanied by an adult. Once the kids are tucked in, a live DJ will rock the Bear’s Paw Bar & Grill starting at 9 p.m.

• Adults in Fairmont can ring in the New Year in the kitchen at From Scratch-A Mountain Kitchen. The evening begins at 7 p.m. and lasts for about three hours. “Join us as we celebrate the last hours of 2013 with fabulous food and BIRTHDAY BASHERS — For fireworks and a dual New great company,” co-owner Lara McCormack said. From Years and Birthday celebration, Radium Hot Springs is the File photo by Greg Amos Scratch’s five-course menu can be seen ahead by visiting place to be. www.fromscratchfood.com. The kitchen party costs $74.95 per person plus tax – book a table by calling 250-345-0008. celebrating the new year, which coincides with its birthday, • If you find yourself in Invermere on December 31st, during the afternoon. There will be tobogganing and skatyou can feel like you’re celebrating a New Year in the 1950s ing at Brent’s Shack, where a campfire will help to fight the at the Station Pub, where an Elvis Presley impersonator will winter weather. Beginning at 3:30 pm, hot dogs, chilli, hot be taking the stage for two shows, sandwiched between chocolate, coffee and birthday cake will be offered at Brent’s house music. The event begins at 8 p.m., and if you bring Shack. The celebration will move over to the Springs Golf your appetite, a king crab leg dinner special will be offered Course at 6:30 p.m., where the village will be presented a for $35. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $25 at the fireworks display.

• Around the time the village wraps up its celebration, Station or at the Rocky River Grill, or at the pub for $35. the Prestige Inn in Radium begins its party into the new • Also celebrating the new year in Invermere is Eagle year.

A DJ will be pumping the beats, with balloons, chamRanch, which is offering a five-course dinner with wine parpagne, and a mix of appies to spice up the shindig. Tickets ing between each course. To make sure that the guests are dancing, DJ Wild Bill has been hired to take care of enter- are $40 for adults, and $30 for children between 6 and 12.

No matter where you find yourself in the valley on tainment. The evening costs $135 per person, and can be New Years, there’s no good reason to be asleep by midnight. booked by phoning 250-342-0562, or at opentable.com.

• A more casual affair is taking place in Invermere at the Community Hall. Beginning at 6 p.m., an alcohol-free evening will offer a dinner buffet, a live DJ, games, and party favours before the countdown to midnight. The countdown starts at 10 p.m. Tickets are available at The Monkey’s Uncle and Copper Point Resort. for our April production • If you’re skiing at Panorama Mountain Village on the Sunday, January 12th, 2 p.m.

31st, stay at the hill for the night, where skiers and boardInvermere Community Hall ers can participate in a torchlight parade down the Showoff We also need back stage crew, a stage manager, makeup artists run, before a fireworks display at the base of the hill. and costumers. 250-347-9021 or 250-341-1259 for more information.

• To the north in Radium Hot Springs, the village is

Lake Windermere Players

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East Kootenay Electrical Services Licensed Contractor

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Fall Cleanup/ Winter Servicing • • • •

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

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HERE TO SERVE YOU RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO Automotive Repairs 7 days a week

Residential & Commercial Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

building & renos

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Trappeur Homes takes flight

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff A paragliding lesson has given wing to one of Invermere’s newest businesses.

When long-time valley-resident Aaron Cameron decided he wanted to give paragliding a try, he took some tutelage from local instructor Max Fanderl. The two men quickly found they had more in common than a desire to launch off mountainsides in unmotorized aircraft and decided to become Trappeur Homes — the Western Canadian suppliers for prefabricated and ready-to-build packages of log homes, with several of their own innovate twists.

“There’s a significant amount of trust in that (paragliding),” said Mr. Cameron. “We realized we both thought along the same lines and we could trust each other in a business venture.”

Mr. Cameron has been a carpenter and home designer

in the valley for more than 20 years, having earned his carpenter papers and done three years of training in engineering and Computer-Aided Draft and Design (or CADD).

Mr. Fanderl trained as a carpenter in Germany, before becoming a professional paraglider and hangglider.

He moved to Canada, became a project manager and general contractor in the residential building industry and then got into information technology, eventually owning and running a technology and business marketing company based in Calgary. He also developed his own software, including an online scheduling app — appoinment.com . Their shared aesthetic of home design is one of simplicity and elegance.

“We saw the opportunity to be the distributor for these log homes in Western Canada, but we also saw we could do more than just sell packages.

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Your Local

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Wende Brash Broker/Owner

MaxWell Realty Invermere 926-7th Avenue, Invermere, BC

RE/MAX Invermere

glennpomeroy@shaw.ca

Independently Owned and Operated

Cell: (250) 270-0666 Office: (250) 341-6044 Fax: 866-600-0673

Coming in as the only tier 4 team in a tier 3 tournament, the Peewee Windermere Valley Rockies minor hockey team won a tournament in Sundre, Alberta on the weekend of December 14th and 15th. The 11 and 12-yearolds played four games and won the final game against the host team from Sundre by a score of 6-1.

“We never lost a period all weekend,” said coach Jye Carder.

“Every one of our players had a hard-working team effort.”

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Banff World Tour better than ever on exploration and adventure, culture and environment, and mountain sports, from rock climbing and mountaineering to biking and skiing.

Everyone’s wallets might be feeling Host organizations are required to ina tad empty now that Christmas is over clude one feature length movie (between 40 and the calendar days are inching towards minutes and one hour) and there are stipula2014. But just as you might have set aside tions for how long the total length of screensome spare change for your New Year’s celings can be — between two and 2.5 hours. ebrations, you should think about getting In 2012, the Invermere stop on the to the nearest ticket outlet to purchase your Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour admission for the Banff Mountain Film showed nine films, and 11 were screened Festival World Tour before it sells out. in 2013. The 2014 event will feature about The Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club will the same number, said Ms. Powers, and the be bringing the best of Banff back to the Inshow will last for three plus hours with an vermere Community Hall on Sunday, Janintermission included. uary 5th. Each year, the club hosts the tour, There will be a cash bar serving Arwhich features the best films coming out of the Banff Mountain Film Festival that’s GREATNESS PERSONIFIED — The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour returns rowhead beer, wine, ciders and soft drinks. held every November at the Banff Centre. to the Invermere Community Hall on January 5th. Local organizers must choose between Kicking Horse Coffee will have locally As soon as the film fest wraps up, the World the festival’s 31 films to customize a 2.5-hour program for their audience. The Last Great made, organic, free trade coffee available, Tour hits the road, bringing the films to 40 Climb (pictured here) earned Best Climbing Film at the festival and is a hot contender for and Peppi’s Pizza will be serving up plates countries and reaching more than 390,000 the Invermere program.

Photo courtesy of the 2013 Banff Mountain Festival of pizza and salad ($3 per slice, $5 for two, $8 for two plus salad and $4 for salad only). people at over 800 screenings.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and films begin at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 including tax and What’s unique about the tour is that the organizations that host it can customize sold exclusively at Lusti’s at Panorama Mountain Village, Crazy Soles in Invermere, the program to suit their local audience.

“We have 31 films to choose from this year; it’s really tough,” said organizer Pen- and the Kicking Horse Coffee cafe. All proceeds go to the Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club ny Powers, who is on the board for the Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club. Films focus and the Lake Windermere Whiteway project.

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff

OPEN HOUSE

P RO P O S E D W I N D E R M E R E WAT E R U P G R A D E

Information Meeting DECEMBER 2013 You are invited to join us for an Open House and Information Meeting regarding the proposed Windermere Water Upgrade.

The RDEK will present the options identified in the Consultant’s Report. We are holding two sessions: one in the afternoon and one in the evening. The same information will be presented at both sessions.

Windermere Water Community Meeting Monday, December 30, 2013 Windermere Community Hall

915, 4TH AVENUE, INVERMERE

$1,200,000 December 28th from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

2:00 - 4:00pm (Open House 2pm-3pm, followed by a presentation and Q&A from 3pm-4pm)

This amazing lakeview home has an 180 degree unobstructed view of Lake Windermere and is a just a short stroll to downtown Invermere. The large 0.53 acre lot provides tons of room for a game of bocce ball or Frisbee. End the day star-gazing in your own private hot tub! This home is perfect for multiple families or your own private retreat. The kitchen includes a breakfast bar and large picture windows with stunning lake views. The east facing deck with BBQ is off of the kitchen. The living room has a cozy gas fireplace and an abundance of natural light. The master bedroom is located off of the main living area. There are 2 bathrooms on the main floor and steam shower. The lower level features a living area complete with gas fireplace, wet bar and 3 bedrooms.

Maxwell Realty Invermere/Panorama/Fairmont

926-7th Avenue, Invermere

Bernie Cell: 250-342-7415 bernieraven@gmail.com Christopher 250-409-9323 chrisraven09@gmail.com

Bernie Raven

Christopher Raven

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6:00 - 8:00pm (Open House 6pm-7pm, followed by a presentation and Q&A from 7pm-8pm) If you are unable to attend the meeting, but would like copies of the information boards and consultant’s report, join our email group by emailing lduczek@rdek.bc.ca and put Windermere Water in the subject line. If you are already on the email group, you will receive this information.

If you have questions, please call Brian DePaoli at the RDEK at 250-489-2791 or toll free at 1-888-478-7335 or email bdepaoli@rdek.bc.ca.

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PIONEER CLASSIFIEDS

• • • •

ANNOUNCEMENT

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

SUITE FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR RENT

Cheers to the good people at Home Hardware and A.G. Valley Foods. Their part in the table top Christmas trees for the Columbia Valley Christmas Bureau is huge!

Cheers to Panorama for helping my son out with his ski pass and rentals.

Steamboat Mountain

Cheers to all the wonderful folks who are employed in the tourism, food service, and retail businesses in our valley. Your help in making our Holiday Season more enjoyable is always appreciated. Best wishes to you and your family.

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

Invermere home for rent, 6-bdrm, 3-bath, close to downtown, N/S, fenced yard. $1,600/mo, for info please call 250-342-1249.

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

Downtown Invermere half duplex.

2-bdrm, 2-bath, garage, 2 decks, beautiful lake views. N/S, N/P, $1,100/mo + utilities. Available Jan. 1st. 250-342-8662 or lake@ shadybrookresort.com.

MUSIC FESTIVAL

Join us for the

STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN MUSIC SOCIETY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 7 p.m.

Friday, January 3rd Edgewater Hall Followed by dessert and music by Sheberdean

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

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

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

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

Cheers to all of the first responders during the Holiday Season. Best wishes to you and your families.

Please stay safe while serving locals and visitors. God bless you all!

Cheers to Editor Greg for challenging all of us couch potatoes to lace up our skates and get outdoors. Greg is still recovering from a near fatal fall sustained while rock climbing, yet he still reminds us to keep moving!

Cheers to Columbia Swim Club Coach Karen. You have inspired the young athletes to enjoy swimming in an outdoor pool all year long. Brr! Cheers to all curlers who come out and play. Getting your butt kicked is part of the game. It happens to all of us!

Cheers to the Radium Hot Springs Fire department for putting on a Xmas party for the kids of the valley. The kids had a great time seeing Santa.

A little late but Cheers to David S. for running the New York Marathon. Wow you did It! Glad to see the Valley had a representative.

You Rock!

Cheers to the province for bringing back Happy Hour. There will definitely be an increase in cougar sightings next year.

CHEERS & JEERS

Cheers to Wendy Booth, she is the best! We appreciate all you do in the valley.

CHEERS to the folks in Dry Gulch that create such incredible light displays! My kids love driving by.

Cheers to the volunteers at ICAN for tending to my cat while I’m away for the holidays, and for all you do!

Cheers to the people who purchased the table top trees.

A big CHEERS to the local RCMP, Circle Health Foods, Three Bears, SD6, and Protectron for being so diligent when someone tried to enter our shop while we were away.

Nothing gone! Our appreciation of small town values and neighbours who look out for us are what make us love being business owners in Invermere.

Cheers to the kids who walk up 5th St. from the bus stop and call out to each other to cross the street if there is a deer on the road. They all watch out for each other. Way to go!

Cheers to everyone involved in the Christmas in the Valley CD. The music is wonderful, Merry Christmas to all!

Cheers to all the dedicated people who are out on these treacherous roads doing their jobs to help those who need assistance. We are fortunate and thankful to know you are there.

Cheers to all the motorized vehicles who respect the Whiteway and community ice rinks on the lake.

Jeers to those who don’t.

Jeers to all the great people who have made the “Whiteway” so perfect this season. . So good no time for any Christmas shopping.

Cheers to the snowplows and track setters for the Whiteway for coming all the way done to Rushmere and more. The community really appreciates it.

LOST AND FOUND Lost: Hubcap for Chevy Malibu in Invermere, call Marie 250-4094204.

Found: Two keys on a ring Dec.17th.

Call 250-342-9022 to identify.

STORAGE NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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

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

All new, available immediately.

Phone 250-342-5805.

Retail opportunity in Invermere.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

2-bdrm furnished suite in Riverside, Fairmont. All appliances, N/P, N/S, Available immediately. $700/mo + half utilities, includes internet, 587-435-1346 or 778-525-0525.

Black Forest Heights: 2-bdrm, ground level, open concept. Bright, comfortable, nice yard and views, 7 appliances including central vacuum. N/S, no partiers, quiet, small pets considered. January 1st. $850/mo including utilities. Call Rick 250-342-3057 or cell, 250341-5572.

Fabulous view, 1-bdrm nicely furnished walkout suite on Riverside Golf Course at Fairmont.

W/D, dishwasher, microwave, stereo. Patio/B.B.Q, $650/mo, available Jan. Cable/internet, 250342-1629.

1-bdrm apartments available Feb. 1st. Quiet 55-plus building, N/S, N/P, shared laundry, centrally located at 604 6th Ave. $470/mo, including cable TV. Please pick up an application at the front door.

Contact Jacob with any questions: 250-341-3546.

Executive 1,600 sq. ft. 2-Bdrm, 1-bath fully furnished with W/D, 2 fridges, right down to sheets. Private and on Lake Windermere water system, huge 1st growth fir beams/ wood ceilings and floors. Large private yard and space for toys. $1,000/mo + utilities with $500 of wood purchased at house for you already. Damage deposit required if interested please call 587-436-8828.

Charming 2-bdrm house, excellent location, valley view, W/D, dishwasher. $850/mo + utilities, call Jeff 250-688-1105.

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

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

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

Invermere furnished condo. Close to downtown, 2-bdrm, 2-bath on two levels. N/S, N/P, no partier’s.

References, $1,000/mo + utilities.

Call 403-978-4559.

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

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CONDO FOR RENT

FOR RENT INVERMERE

3 bdrm. home. Downtown, 2 level + car port. $1,250/month plus utilities.

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

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

RADIUM

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

2 bdrm. unfurnished condo. $900/month plus utilities.

December 27, 2013

CONDO FOR RENT

FIREWOOD

SERVICES

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Available quickly. 3-bdrm 1.5 bath condo conveniently located and close to schools in Invermere. $1,200/mo + hydro. Call to view 250-341-5951.

Dry fir, pine firewood. Cut to length. $200/cord, $100/half cord.

Free delivery Spilli to Windermere.

Seniors discount. Call 250-6880280.

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

Office Assistant/ Receptionist

CONDO FOR SALE

VEHCILES FOR SALE

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.

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

1996 Honda civic, 4-door, 316,000 kms, newer engine approximately 150,000 kms, 2 sets of rims and tires, one set is near new Nokian winters, new windshield, car is in great shape, $1,800, 250-3425224.

MISC. FOR SALE

For Sale: 2008 Ford F150. 121,000 km. Asking $14,500. Call 250-3417022.

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

FAIRMONT

2 bdrm. home on the river. $1,150/month. Available long-term only.

FIREWOOD

Eric Redeker 250-342-4040

Support Rockies Hockey firewood.

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

FirstChoiceRentals.ca

Rockies West Realty Independently Owned and Operated

492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC

toll free: 1.877.342.3427 cell: 250.342.1671

Kim Collens

kim@rockieswest.com www.kimcollens.com

Representative

Recipe Of The Week

BRIE, MUSHROOM AND ROSEMARY PASTRIES

8 Phyllo Dough Sheets 3 tblsp Butter, melted 150 gr Brie Cheese, sliced 3 cups Mushrooms, sliced

1/3 cup White Wine Salt and Pepper to taste 1 tsp fresh Rosemary, minced

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Brush phyllo sheets with melted butter.

Divide cheese between the 8 phyllo sheets.

In a skillet, sauté mushrooms in butter with wine, salt, pepper and rosemary until cooked.

Divide and spoon mushroom mixture over cheese; roll up each phyllo sheet.

Place on lightly greased cookie sheet; bake for 15 minutes or until golden.

See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Home Of The Week Heaven on Earth!

MLS®

The Dragonfly Discovery Early Education Centre is now accepting registration for 2014. For more info visit dragonflydiscoverycentre.com.

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

250-342-5089.

The Price is Right “The best investment I ever made! I purchased two blinds for each window. A shade with an outward view and 97% UV and a beautiful wood blind, a great combo. Thanks Shannon.

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

AUTOWYZE SERVICES Will be OPEN and available through the holiday season. Dec. 25th, 26th, 31st and Jan. 1st, emergencies only call 250-342-6614.

REMOTE STARTERS SOLD AND INSTALLED AUTOWYZE SERVICES Starting at $379.99 (Majority of Vehicles) Extended Warranty Available.

Call 250-342-6614.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Fiona Wilfley, AEP Intuitive Reader

250-342-1713

SERVICES

Stop Smiling. [at least until your passport photo is taken]

camera classes • canvas wraps photography • photo finishing • picture framing

Beautifully treed 4.94 acre property offers numerous building sites with stunning views. Peaceful setting backing onto Crown land for added privacy.

$224,900

CHILDCARE

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

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

10062678

…look for the red door behind Gone Hollywood Video

250-342-5102

Citadella Restaurant in Radium Hot Springs, BC 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 .

Fairmont Gas Plus and Subway is seeking P/T and F/T employees.

Please apply via email jaypark4929@gmail.com.

required part-time with the potential for a full-time position.

Experience an asset, but willing to train. Please forward resumes to: Hubbard & Blakley, Box 639, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0 or e-mail: handb@telus.net.

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.

Housekeepers wanted. Full and part-time, salary based on experience. Job duties: Cleaning of Vacation Property Rentals. Crystal Concierge. Submit your resume to nenet@xplornet.ca .

YARD LABOUR POSITION

Are you ready to work for a company you can truly believe in?

Do you take pride in efficiently producing a superior quality product?

Are you constantly learning and asking the right questions?

Do you believe in being challenged and always bettering yourself?

Brisco Wood Preservers Ltd., a major Canadian Pole Producer of CCA treated wood poles to Western utilities and communications companies, is seeking to hire Labourers for our plant in Brisco, B.C. Our main treating facility is located just north of Radium Hot Springs in the beautiful Columbia Valley in British Columbia. Brisco Wood Preservers’ second treating facility is located in Peers, Alberta. In addition to our pole manufacturing and treating, Brisco also produces large engineered beams from LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) in our laminating plant Brisco Manufacturing Ltd. Brisco sells treated posts, rails, plywood and lumber and we also custom treat a variety of wood products.

General Summary: Reporting to the Yard Supervisor, the Labourer is required to learn various tasks including utility pole production, lumber piling, utility pole framing, counting inventory as well as general cleanup and other duties as required.

Key Responsibilities: • Perform tasks efficiently focusing on Safety, Quality and Production while meeting deadlines.

• Using a variety of equipment such as chainsaw, brander, drills and other hand tools.

• Fill out paperwork accurately.

• Work effectively together with assigned crew.

• Following established procedures to safely produce high quality results.

Qualifications: • Experience in Lumber mill production or manufacturing an asset. Willing to train the right candidate.

• Ability to follow direction and work together with others to complete assigned tasks.

• Ability to use simple mathematics.

• Background in the Forest Industry a definite asset.

• Self reliant, organized, motivated and quality oriented.

This is a full-time position, which offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please address cover letter and resume to Corey Boilard, VP Operations and e-mail PDF file to: ebennett@briscowood.com. Deadline for application is 5 p.m. (MST) Tuesday, January 7th, 2014.

There’s a reason they’re called “CLASSY”. Pioneer Classifieds…

N E W S PA P E R

Phone: (250) 341-6299 • Fax: 1-888-377-0312 • Email: info@cv-pioneer.com

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Best Submitted Pics of 2013 The Pioneer had a remarkable year of submitted photos. Readers often send us images close to their hearts, and photographs that excel in composition while best portraying the Columbia Valley community’s spirit usually find a home somewhere between The Pioneer’s front and back pages, and often on the cover. Here are some of the best photos submitted to The Pioneer this year — all of which landed on the front page — and we encourage readers to keep sending ‘em in throughout 2014!

»MAY 17TH: GRIZZLY GREATNESS — This grizzly bear was spotted on the side of Highway 93 east of Olive Lake in Kootenay National Park on Saturday, May 11th.

Swedish visitor Kent Karlsson captured the grizz on camera, after witnessing it chase a black bear up a nearby tree.

Photo by Kent Karlsson »AUGUST 2ND: PURCELL PARADISE — Local photographer Dani Tschudin snapped this beautiful scene on Thursday, July 25th on his way to the Templeton Lake Trail in the Purcell Mountains.

Photo by Dani Tschudin

»JULY 12TH: ARCHERY AT ITS BEST — At the inaugural Horseback Archery Competition at Luxor Corrals on Saturday, July 6th, Tom Kelner from Montana shoots arrows at a moving target.

Photo by Robin Myers

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»JULY 26TH: BULL CHASE — A bull gets the upper hand at the annual Bullriding in the Rockies event in Invermere on Friday, July 12th.

Photo by Hayley Wilson . . .‘Sit-ski’ from page 15 Josh is considered a medal threat in all five events, but the possibility of multiple Olympic medals and the fame arising from his backflip are not what drives him.

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»SEPTEMBER 27TH: CLOUDS N’ CLASSICS: Classic car buffs enjoyed checking out more than 800 antique autos glistening in the rain at the Columbia Valley Classics’ 24th Show n’ Shine in Radium Hot Springs on Saturday, September 21st.

Photo by Joe Lucas tinue to aspire to be the best that I can be, but the reality is, the backflip and the Paralympics are just really good outlets to draw people in to what’s possible in sport,” he said. “Everybody should take time to find something that they enjoy doing outside in the natural environment around us: the mountains, the fresh air, winter and its beauty. That’s what I want to be known for.”

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Best Staff Pics of 2013 Our editorial team has been snapping shots of the valley all year, and it’s time to choose our favourites now that it’s year-end. Clockwise from top left: Reporter Steve Hubrecht snapped a priceless moment of Michael Ridge (glasses) and Spencer Dubois (blue hijab) displaying their goods at the Windermere Elementary Afghani-Pakistani market held in June; Tito, a yellow lab, is captured by former reporter Kristian Rasmussen as he performs his dog duty as fish finder in the ice shack of Matt Willox at the Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley’s 13th annual Ice Fishing Derby on January 26th; Reporter Dan Walton caught a cyclist upside down in mid-air at the Syndicate Board Shop competition at Mount Nelson Athletic Park in August; A moment of musical magic is frozen in time by Editor Greg Amos. Invermere-raised jazz drummer Morgan Childs brought his quartet to Christ Church Trinity on Sunday, February 3rd, and performed before a packed house; Award-winning blues artist Shakura S’Aida encouraging a young festival-goer to show off her dance moves at the Invermere MusicFest in August was captured by Associate Editor Nicole Trigg.

Radiant winter ice at Radium hot pools

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff Parks Canada and Radium Hot Springs are inviting the public to immerse themselves “in a dazzling display of ice and frost” in the first-ever Winter Radiance display. Beginning on Friday, December 20th and running all winter long, two ice waterfalls can be viewed from the warmth of the pools — one on the north side (with colourful lights embedded) and another on the east side of pools. The ice waterfalls were created by running water in a heavy-duty hose over

plastic sheeting with the ice freezing from the bottom up, and hoar frost formed from the vapours of the hot pools creates a unique winter display. Construction on the ice waterfalls began two weeks ago and David Thompson Secondary School arts students helped out for about six hours on Thursday, December 19th by building two snow sculptures — a big horn sheep by the main entrance, and a reclining ram at the smaller parking lot. For their efforts, the students got a free swim out of the deal.

For more information, call the Radium Hot Springs staff at 250-347-9485.

SNOWSTRUCK — DTSS students created this big horn ram out of snow for the Winter Radiance display.

Parks Canada photo

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PIONEER ON THE ROAD Tail end of travellers The 2013 Pioneer Travel Contest has come to an end.

Travel World, our local travel agency in Invermere, has generously donated a night at a Calgary hotel and two tickets to a Calgary Flames game to the winner of our annual contest, who will be announced in early 2014.

Pictured, clockwise from top right: Russ Hendry on a Mediterranean Traverse, at the ‘Azure Window’ on the island of Gozo, Malta; The Pioneer was up late getting a mojito at the Melia Las Antillas resort in Veradero, Cuba with Chantel Breau and Kyle Strynadka; Glen and Debbie Casey with Rod and Christine Turnbull in Bucerias, Mexico; Eileen Plementos at the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy; About to board the Georgian Queen in Penetanguishene, Ontario for a cruise around some of the 30,000 islands of Georgian Bay are Barry and Linda from Australia, sister Lee and Don with dog Brigden from Collingwood, Ontario, and Mike and Judy Peacock from Radium Hot Springs; Ken Reid, Sally Davis, Holly Reid, Sarah Davis and Rebecca Davis stop off at Mile Zero of the Alaska Highway in Dawson Creek, B.C.; Bob and Sharlene Scofield visit their former home, Sandspit in Haida Gwaii with their grandson Finley; Back row from the left are Aki Matsumoto from Invermere, Ann Manni from Windermere and Mirei Shigyou attending the wedding of Shingo and Marie Iwasaki (front row)in Tokyo.

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The stunning beauty of the Bugaboo Mountains and the special adventure offered by Canadian Mountain Holidays (CMH) play a large part in this season’s “High Ridges and Deep Canyons Show” taking place at Bavin Glassworks just after Christmas.

A fall trip to arid canyons south of the border complements the mountainous aspect of the show, which runs only on Saturday, December 28th and Sunday, December 29th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This summer, Pat was invited to hike the high places of the Bugaboo mountains with multiple groups of heli-hikers while being guided by his son Ryan, a CMH guide and family business partner.

Ryan is also the master glass blower of the 25-year father-son team. There will also be a strong display of signature “Bugaboo Bowls” which are Bavin Glassworks’ classic trademark pieces.

“As a resident artist with the Bugaboo Lodge, I felt humbled with the opportunity to wander the high ridges of this magnificent place with sketchbook and pencil in hand,” said Pat. “I wanted to engage and exchange whatever I have picked up over my years of experience of mountain culture.”

One night in a talk with guests, he related meeting “the mountain” as an artist. The intention was to offer the guest a more personal awareness of our natural attraction to the slogan “the mountains shall bring peace to the people”.

An artist will completely engage his senses with the landscape surrounding him to build awareness and spur creativity. He suggested to guests to blink their eyes like a camera, to look through their own lens and record the beauty to take a deeper image with them. These paintings are a mix of moods that were created by varying methods including a glass bead and acrylic paint soup for the glaciers, and pen and ink details of mountain landscapes that nestle within fluid acrylic washes — all of which contrast to areas that are more dramatized by layers of golden acrylic pushed around by palette knife and rubber squeegee.

In the fall, Pat and Bonnie loaded up their trailer and headed to where the four corners meet – Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado. From here, the Bavins went in all directions on day hikes to track and record the culture of the Anasazi Puebloans and their fascinating story. Many trips were taken to study and experience the big attraction sites of Monument Valley, the National Navajo Monument, Canyon de Chelly and Mesa Verde.

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The Pioneer was unable to contact Mr. Thomsen last week for more specific comments on his season and Olympic hopes, but the following comment was pulled from the Alpine Canada site: “I’ve never been to an Olympics, but I would like to medal in Sochi, Russia this year. For me, the best thing (about the Olympics being in Sochi) is that I’ve already got a podium there. It’s a really tough course, which is something that I like. It’s unique and a lot

ARID ART — After drawing inspiration from the four corners area of the southwestern U.S., Pat Bavin created this eight inch by 10 inch acrylic painting on a birch panel.

Image submitted It always proved wise to hire a local Navajo guide who gave insight and proud history of the ancestral livingwith-nature lifestyle of their people, along with their similar practices today.

The 920 square mile “Cedar Mesa”, which stretches north and west of Bluff, Utah, really became a fascination for the Bavins. On this high mesa (at 7,000 feet) there are 52,000 recorded but undeveloped sites to explore. For Pat, it provided a lot of subject material and sketching opportunities.

The desert colours, the different landscapes and interesting peoples were the inspiration for Bonnie’s jewelry pieces.

“The colours, shapes and lifestyle in the desert are so different from our own, that it was very inspirational and exciting to experience,” he said. Images of pottery and landscapes were being forwarded to Ryan at the hot shop, giving him inspiration for shapes, colours and rock art petroglyphs and pictographs that he incorporated into blown glass artifacts and pieces.

This group of work is a story of the mythology of our many high mountain landscapes and deep desert canyons which instill courage and peace as we wander among them. Whether on a high ridge in the Purcells, or tracking the Anasazi Puebloans of the Southwest, there is a similar adventurous spark even though the elements are so opposing.

Ryan, Bonnie and Pat will be available during most of the show, with an artist reception from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 28th. Please drop by and view the work and enjoy the books and sketches of these adventures. of people will be out of their element, which is something I’m comfortable with.”

Indeed Mr. Thomsen has a track record of doing well on tough courses and calls the notoriously difficult Kitzbuhel in Austria, his favourite stop on the World Cup. “To me it’s the most fun track – you live on the edge of control almost the entire way down,” he said of Kitzbuhel. Mr. Thomsen also has a fifth place downhill finish in Chamonix, France (in 2012) and ninth place finish in Kvitfjell, Norway (in 2012) under his belt.

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FAITH

Fitting in after Christmas

By Pastor Trevor Hagan, Lake Windermere Alliance Church When have you felt excluded? After walking into a room where everyone knew everyone…except you?

When you were the only one not invited to a party?

When you were the last one to know something?

Many times we may feel like we are outsiders.

We are people who want to be included, but sometimes just can’t seem to get through the doorway. The barriers may be because of our background, our job, our interests, how much money we have or don’t have, our looks, our ethnicity, our age, or many other things. Whatever the specific reason, we may feel helpless to change the situation and find belonging.

We can also feel that way about God. We may feel that what we have done or what we have not done has

created a wall between God and us. That wall can seem so high and thick that nothing will be able to penetrate it.

Yet Christ came and ripped down the barriers keeping us out! His birth proclaims that every one of us is invited to be with God! That is the message of the Wise Men (Matthew 2:1-2). They were outsiders. They were not Jews.

What did they have to do with this child born “King of the Jews?” On the face of it, they are out of place.

But according to God’s plan, they fit right in for God’s plan is to include us all. God’s desire is to have a relationship with each of us. God does not want even one of us to be excluded or to miss finding the fulfillment of the life planned for us. Listen to the Apostle Paul’s words from Romans 8:38-39 “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

What are the things that you feel make you unattractive to God? What are the barriers that you think will keep God away? God wants you to know that you are beautiful and He wants to be with you.

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The changes they are introducing include an open-wall (or breathable-wall) system. Most homes have standard polyethylene vapor barrier in the walls, which lets no moisture in or out. While theoretically impermeable, sometimes moisture does get in and once there is trapped, leading to mould. The breathable wall, on the other hand, has a membrane that opens up to a certain degree in specific climate conditions, allowing any trapped moisture to escape. Mr. Fanderl and Mr. Cameron are also developing a simple, cost-effective solar thermal system for roofs. To learn more or see their blog (full of information on innovative solutions for customers, contractors or developers) check out their website at www.TrappeurHomes.com and follow them on Facebook, Twitter or Google+.

The Pioneer bids farewell to its proofreading professional Santa marked a special place on his list for Pioneer proofreader, retired teacher amd long-time Windermere community member Anne Picton, who won’t be returning to join the team in 2014.

Thanks for all you do, Anne — you’re irreplacable!

Photo by Greg Amos

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, December 29th 10:30 a.m.: CELEBRATION SUNDAY, Worship And Life Instruction, ‘GOD Is....Jealous...

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 9:30 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 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

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