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Vol. 11/Issue 19

The Columbia

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May 9, 2014

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Riley Fehr, 4, is one of the Windermere Valley Child Care Society youngsters who added his own art to the Lil’ Peeps Art Show that’s on display at Pynelogs Cultural Centre for the duration of the Wings Over the Rockies Festival, which began on May 5th and runs until May 11th.

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(Clockwise from top right): Hannah Clarke focuses intently during Eileen Madson Primary School’s annual bike rodeo on May 2nd (Photo by Dan Walton); (From the left) Craig Kale, Ayden Taylor, Alyas Murray, Phoenix Murray (front), and Jacob Taylor come together for a smile after they all completed the 5 Peaks race at the Johnson Trail on Saturday, May 3rd (Photo by Dan Walton); Arianna Birdstone and Marriah Phillip, both 15 months old, charm the crowd as jingle dancers at a Wings Over the Rockies welcome event on Tuesday, May 6th (Photo by Greg Amos); The Invermere Community Hall was home to the DTSS Big Band Dance enjoyed by this beaming couple on the evening of Saturday, May 3rd. (Photo by Dan Walton); Jeff Murray was the winner of the enduro course at the 5 Peaks trail running race on Saturday, May 3rd, running 9.9 kilometres along Johnston Trail in 48 minutes and ten seconds. Saturday’s event marked the first 5 Peaks race in Invermere (Photo

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VALLEY NEWS

Valley community chipping into multi-use facility

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff Invermere’s planned Multi-use Arts and Recreation Facility will receive support for at least five years from the Columbia Valley Recreation Service Area. The funding was approved at the monthly Regional District of East Kootenay meeting on Friday, May 2nd, when the board approved $125,000 in increased recreation taxation through the first five years, which will amount to approximately one-quarter of the operating and capital costs.

The motion received unanimous support by the five Columbia Valley directors.

Also decided at the meeting was the multi-use facility’s design committee. Seven members will make up the team. One rural director — Area F Director Wendy Booth — and one municipal director – Radium Mayor

Dee Conklin were both appointed; and the other members will consist of Invermere Mayor Gerry Taft and council — Spring Hawes, Greg Anderson, Paul Denchuk and Justin Atterbury. Mayor Ute Juras and Area G Director Gerry Wilkie will serve as alternates to Directors Conklin and Booth.

There’s currently no timeline for the committee to complete the work, “but we’re all pretty keen to move this project forward as fast as we can to make this happen,” Director Booth told The Pioneer. “I want it to be something that the whole community and region can be proud of.”

Decisions made by the design committee will be subject to input from three of the facility’s major user groups – the Valley Fitness Centre, the Summit Youth Centre, and those in performing arts.

The design committee is responsible for best accommodating the needs and desires of all who will use

the building by recommending the allocation of space, the overall concept of the new facility, and keeping an eye on the overall budget and financial considerations.

Over the five-year financial commitment, the Columbia Valley Recreation Service Area will be contributing $625,000 towards the multi-use facility, which Mayor Taft said is based upon the estimated cost of 25 per cent of the annual capital and operating costs.

That money will be delivered incrementally, but he said the district will have access to the full amount through its reserve funds, which will be replenished as the regional funding trickles in.

“The RDEK was limited in the type of funding and taxes they could do. This was one of the only tools we could use to fund the facility, so we’re happy it worked out,” said Mayor Taft.

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Flood protection funding finds its way to Fairmont

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff Flood protection funding has come through for the Fairmont Hot Springs community just as a bylaw giving it recourse to cover its fair share found traction at the Regional District of East Kootenay board table.

“I’m over the moon with it,” said Area F Director Wendy Booth. “And the level of engagement and support from the community has been exceptional, and something I’m pretty proud of.”

Thanks to a joint investment by the governments of Canada and British Columbia, Fairmont Hot Springs is one of twenty-six communities throughout B.C. that will benefit from $27 million geared toward flood mitigation projects selected

by the province. The funding model is such that the federal and provincial governments provide up to two-thirds with local governments covering the remainder.

When the funding application was made for Fairmont last fall, it was unclear how the local one third would be covered as the community had two disparate Flood Control Service Areas — one for Fairmont Creek with 34 properties, and one for Cold Spring Creek with 113 — which only covered a portion of the Fairmont Hot Springs community.

“We knew when we made that application we did not have that one third, because for those 34 property owners it was going to be way too much money and a tax burden,” said Director Booth. “The reality is it’s the whole community that’s affected by these flood events.”

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Hunger Awareness Week This week is Hunger Awareness Week and having learned this, I attended to each elementary school in the valley to chat with the principals to see if they could partner up with Cram the Cruiser to fill up the police truck with food for the local Food Bank. My thanks to all the kids at Eileen Madson, J.A. Laird, Windermere, Edgewater and Martin Morigeau in Canal Flats for jumping in and supporting our efforts with Cram the Cruiser. This initiative gives our youth an opportunity to learn a little about community support. Many of us living in the valley have the time to join organizations that raise funds and volunteer our time. We give whatever we can from our pocket and give of our time.

When I last worked Cram the Cruiser, it was very clear to me, from chatting with many of our shadow population from Alberta who call the valley their second home, they may not be in a position to join an organization or able to volunteer a great deal of time. I have, however, experienced that our shadow population dig deep into their pockets to support the full-time residents with our quest to support our many deserving projects. Many thanks.

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vide prizes for winning posters from each of the Grade 3 classes in the valley. The annual cell block tour is always a big hit with the kids. All our toys are placed in the back parking lot for the kids to jump on. Cpl. Grant Simpson puts on his Garth Vader-Tac Team uniform and provides rides on the ATVs. This is the fourth annual event. We are hoping to have Cpl. Sullivan and his police dog in attendance.

RCMP recruiting I’ve been advised that, to meet the recruiting needs anticipated due to attrition, the RCMP will be putting 960 recruits through Regina over the next two to three years. We are on the lookout for potential applicants. So if police work interests you, the next two to three years might be a good time to apply. Check out our website at www. rcmpcareers.ca and register to attend a career presentation.

Summer events, demands on the detachment I like to know in advance of any events your organization has planned for the summer that require police assistance, even if it’s just a request for patrol. Please drop in or call and give me a heads up. I would like to record it on my calendar of events. Any parades? Include and advertise Cram the Cruiser to collect food items from spectators.

My path to the RCMP Probably the first time I got on a horse, I knew that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police was a career for me. In reality, it was in elementary school and the calling and determination became stronger while in high school. I struggled in high school, I certainly was not a scholar and university was not in my sights. While in Grade 13 in Ontario, I applied for the RCMP. I worked at INCO as a summer student and set my sights on a Law and Security course at a local college. I went to the recruiter and requested he defer my application. After one year of college, I realized I had reached my tolerance of education and asked that my application proceed and went back to work for INCO full-time while I continued the process.

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Ktunaxa to pursue Jumbo appeal

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff One month after its challenge of the B.C. government’s approval of a Master Development Agreement for Jumbo Glacier Resort was dismissed by the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the Ktunaxa Nation has announced it is appealing the court’s decision.

“Our beliefs are what make us Ktunaxa and being told that our sacred relationship regarding Qat’muk and its need for protection from this development are not important enough to stop the destruction of our sacred place should concern any British Columbian who cherishes the freedom to practice their religion without interference and respects constitutionally protected rights,” said Ktunaxa Nation Council Chair Kathryn Teneese in a press release.

According to the release, the appeal will be heard in the British Columbia Court of Appeal this year or in early 2015.

“The KNC has every right to avail itself of the legal system to pursue its goals,” Jumbo Glacier Resort mountain resort municipality mayor Greg Deck told The Pioneer in an email. “My only hope is that, if they do not . . . ‘Valley’ on page 3

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The funding will be paid for by property owners in the Columbia Valley Recreation Service Area, who will notice a modest increase in their municipal recreation tax. The rate will rise by three cents per thousand dollars of property assessment, which Mr. Taft said is about a nine to 12 dollar increase each year for a $300,000 to $400,000 dollar home. As of January 1st, 2015, the regional district will apply the rate increase, which will appear on the property taxes that are due the following July.

Depending on what’s decided by the recreation service area in the future, the funding formula may change after the five year commitment.

“We hope that it would be the same or better than the current agreement,” said Mayor Taft, adding that Invermere taxpayers will be responsible for the duration of the financing — 25 years. After the five-year contribution, the rest of the recreation service area will decide how to continue its support.

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The April 3rd Supreme Court of British Columbia ruling found that the construction of Jumbo Glacier Resort would not significantly interfere with the area’s spiritual importance to the Ktunaxa, who assert the resort will be built in the middle of what they traditionally refer to as Qat’muk – the sacred site for the grizzly bear spirit.

The appeal comes as no surprise as the day after the challenge was dismissed, Ms. Teneese issued a statement to the effect that the Ktunaxa Nation would continue to explore every avenue available to stop the development of Jumbo Glacier Resort.

“Our resolve is stronger than ever and we will continue to stand our ground,” she said in the statement.

The next Mountain Resort Municipality of Jumbo Glacier council meeting takes place on Monday, May 12th in the Village of Radium Hot Springs council chambers. It’s expected council will adopt the financial plan bylaw that was given three readings at the last meeting, which outlines a five-year financial plan with projected revenues largely based on a provincial Small Communities Grant of $200,000 for each of the five years. prove the facility is a benefit for the whole valley.”

Had the recreation service area declined support, Invermere likely would have to recover costs through a two-tier admission system, which would see uneven rates charged depending on where the user resides.

“I’m happy we don’t have to go down that road now, and hopefully we won’t in five years either,” Mayor Taft said.

As a member of the design committee, he will be working to appease all users. He said the committee will decide how many multi-purpose rooms there will be, how much space will be allocated for each room, and the basic floor plan. Meetings for the design committee will be held twice each month until the concept has been finalized. If this doesn’t happen before the November municipal elections, the members of the design committee will be replaced by new elected officials. Until then, though, the design committee will be consulting user groups before laying out their ideas.

“Once the concept is more refined, then we’ll bring it back to the public and have several open houses and get the general public to provide input into what we’ve come up with,” said Mayor Taft.

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PERSPECTIVE Historical Lens

A+ for Area F

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff

Fairmont Hot Springs has seen its fair share of growing pains over the last couple of years. Flooding events in 2012 and 2013 damaged homes and disrupted business owners’ livelihoods. The community has had to cope with tragedy after a fire ripped through the partially built Columbia Eagle condominium block in late 2012. More recently, a BC Parks plan to formally alter the community’s access to Columbia Lake ignited heated debate.

But luck may be turning for the little resort community with the newest announcement that government funding for a proposed flood protection plan for Fairmont is a go.

Area F Director Wendy Booth should be commended for her dedication and hard work in light of this milestone. It’s thanks to her trademark relentless drive of securing community engagement on any and every issue facing Fairmont residents that the idea of joining together the two different flood control service areas to create a tax base for funding future grant-sharing opportunities arose.

Her initiative, to personally approach all the community leaders for feedback while securing enough of a financial commitment from various community groups without even knowing if a grant or an amalgamation was possible, serves as a great lesson in the world of local politics. The key to success, as Director Booth has clearly demonstrated, is hustle and ongoing communication.

What a boon to both her career as a politician and the community’s future that the two concepts came to fruition on the exact same day — the joint investment by the provincial and federal government was announcement on Friday, May 2nd, the day the regional district board gave third reading to the bylaw for the new Fairmont Flood and Landslide Service bylaw that creates one large service area covering all of Fairmont Hot Springs.

Now, Fairmont residents can anticipate almost half a million dollars in flood protection to avert any future flooding disasters. They just have to make it through this year’s spring runoff; and it’s still too early to predict which way it’s going to go.

Radium Hot Springs pools, 1951 This image, dated 1951, shows the Radium Hot Springs pools as a concrete swimming pool next to a channelled Sinclair Creek.

Note the springs to the right of the frame by the rocks.

The photo was taken by J.W. McLeod Photos, which was based in Invermere at the time. If you have any more information, e-mail us at info@cv-pioneer.com .

Photo (A1359) courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

Flower power helped fight cancer Dear Editor: On behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), I would like to thank the Columbia Valley for supporting Daffodil Month during April. Perhaps, partly due to our long winter this year, the fresh-cut daffodils flew out the door as folks were delighted to take home a little spot of sunshine to brighten their tables and support the CCS at the same time. The Daffodil Pins also sold well and wearing them on your lapel showed support to those who have had cancer and those presently fighting it. We are very grateful for our many volunteers, both in our CCS membership and in our community, who assisted Sheila Bonny, Lynda Fleming, Diane Critchley and Jacqui Leduc with another successful campaign.

As many of you are already aware, our valley has chosen not to have a Relay for Life this year. But to replace that event, Sheila Tutty has organized a “Gi-

ant Garage Sale and Bake Sale” at the Cenotaph Park in Invermere for Saturday, May 17th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will also be barbecue, hot dogs, chips and pop available with payment by donation. Then, on June 21st, the “Summer Kick Off Party” at the Invermere Community Hall will feature dinner, live and silent auctions, and an evening of dancing. Advance tickets only will be available shortly for entry.

The money raised during Daffodil Month will move us one step closer to preventing cancer, detecting it earlier, improving treatments and helping all of us live longer, healthier lives. We are very grateful for your support and wish to thank you for joining us in the fight for life.

Rosemary Clarke President, Canadian Cancer Society Columbia Valley Unit

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LETTERS

JANE IREDALE EVENT

May 27th, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Copper Point Resort Jane Iredale representatives will be demonstrating the Nūface Home Toning and Lifting equipment for your face and doing make overs on guests with the new Magic Hour Spring Line.

Shape-shifting Jumbo Dear Editor: As we visit Jumbo Pass from time to time, all seems in perfect harmony — the endless familiar delights of bountiful Alpine blossoms, gleaming glaciers, pristine peaks, soothing scents, sensational skyscrapes, nightly nighthawks and possible glimpses of mountain goats. Jumbo Pass is in perfect shape. In Jumbo Valley, evidence of human shapings are passing with the years.

The old mine and sawmill sites are nearly grown over and rock slides have closed the old logging road to all but recreational vehicles. This shifting shape becomes more like the prime habitat of the Purcell Wilderness Conservancy directly to the south, allowing long-ranging carnivores — and their numerous prey — to expand their home ranges. Though we acknowledge nearly fifty active avalanche chutes and rapidly abating glaciers, the Jumbo area is known, near and far, as a place of peace and restoration for our bodies, minds and souls. Our hearts sense serenity in this refuge away from the present world of frequent and instantaneous abrupt shifts. Here at Qat’Muk, our spirits mingle with the dancing spirit of the grizzly bear. The issuance of the Master Development Agreement and subsequent fabrication of the Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality (JGMRM) has caused no discernible shape shift at the time. In February 2013, JGMRM received a $200,000 start-up grant, standard practice when mu-

nicipalities incorporate (plus $60,000 for personnel). When JGMRM filed their fiveyear financial plan listing anticipated revenues and expenses in February 2014, they listed personnel salaries as liabilities with no tax base for assets. Simultaneously, they applied for and received a Small Communities Grant for $200,000 for this year plus $200,000 annually the next four years. As a result Jumbo took on a new shape for B.C. taxpayers supporting a “missing persons municipality” who must anticipate supporting a road that goes nowhere but will cost the same as maintaining the Roger’s Pass corridor. Quite recently, the provincial government announced an Order-In-Council that changed the determination in which ski resorts would be built. We braced ourselves for a Jumbo shift. However, the next day the order was rescinded — the present shape holds. Currently, Glacier Resorts Ltd. (GRL), parent company of JGMRM, has a Licence of Occupation to build a ski lift on, and a lodge near, the Farnham Glacier.

GRL’s conditionally approved Environmental Assessment certificate terminates on October 12th, 2014 at which time the proper minister(s) will decide if GRL has made a “substantial start.” We have definitely entered countdown season and Jumbo’s shape will shift ... depending.

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. . . ‘RCMP’ on page 4 While working at INCO, I recall working in a confined space, no freedom to roam around, and looked out the window to see a police vehicle roaming the parking lot doing patrols. My thought was, here I am confined to a space to do my job while the office space for that police officer was the entire community.

Freedom to move around. At the time of joining the RCMP, the yearly salary was $18,000. My father attempted to convince me that I would be making more money if I stayed with INCO. I appreciated the work INCO provided me at the time, but it was not my calling. I was accepted and off I went to Regina in ‘75.

I encourage any young person to look at law enforcement as a career. Every day brings new challenges. You never know what the day will bring. It goes from mundane, routine work to heart-pounding scary stuff, then back to mundane, routine stuff. All in one day, at times. The best thing right now — my office is the valley. When I get stressed, I go for a ride and look at the mountains and talk to the sheep. It’s when I start thinking the sheep are talking back that it will be time to retire. Right now I hear them whispering!

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Car share getting into gear 200 members sharing 19 vehicles in several Kootenay communities, including Kimberley (where members share a 2004 Ford truck and a car) and Fernie.

After an initial information session held at the Inver“About a quarter of all car share members drop their mere Community Greenhouse on Thursday, April 24th, second vehicle,” noted Mr. Swan. the proposed Columbia Valley car or truck share is rev“Groundswell has to really investigate the full level of ving up for the next step. commitment by people before it jumps in,” he said. “We’re A market survey will take place over the summer, not out to make a huge profit from running a car share; it’s with the goal of finding enough people interested in par- more about fitting the mission of the organization.” ticipating to make a vehicle-share co-operative be finanA vehicle share — a concept by which the use of cially sustainable. and operational costs of a car or truck are shared by sev“Some car shares thrive on two or three really heavy eral part-owners — can’t be run as a loss, so the cost of users of the system; other car shares have failed even with administering such a program is normally built into a as many as 20 casual users,” said Groundswell Network membership fee, said Mr. Swan.

Society acting executive director Bill Swan. “It comes “There are some other ways to finance the vehicles,” down to a core group and frequency of use, supported he added. “In addition to their purchase share, car co-op by a larger group of infrequent users.” members can also put in additional dollars that go towards This summer’s investigative process will be funded the purchase of the vehicles, and they get paid an interest with $4,000 from the Kootenay Conservation Program, rate on their investment in the capitalization of the fleet. with Groundswell offering an in-kind contribution by So you might get two or three per cent on an extra $500 volunteering some of the administrative work involved. you put in. It becomes like community micro-financing, While attendance at the April session was low, about 15 and those kind of models are gaining a lot of steam.” people have expressed a serious interest in a local car share, Vehicles typically used in a car share are not new, but said Mr. Swan. According to successful programs have Kootenay Carshare executive avoided using vehicles that director Colleen Matte, who are too old, said Mr. Swan. travelled from Nelson to InThe average Canadian vermere to deliver the details spends $7,500 per year on at the session, a business plan gas, repairs and mainteto build the car share would nance for their vehicle. need to target at least ten Those interested can strong memberships to get learn more by contactthe idea running in the Coing Groundswell at info@ COMMUNITY CARS —The Kootenay Carshare in Nel- groundswellnetwork.ca , lumbia Valley.

The Kootenay Car- son boasts a sizable fleet of shared vehicles. using the subject line “car Photo by Kootenay Carshare share currently has about share” in the email.

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“After the summer of 2013, we had the Level of Assessment report that said one creek had an abundant supply of sediment yet to come down and the other one had an unlimited supply of sediment, and given the right climatic conditions, both creeks are vulnerable,” she said. “That’s when we had the common sense and logic to combine the service areas to include all of Fairmont. About the same time, the funding application was announced and we applied.”

The total eligible cost of the proposed Fairmont Creek Debris Flow Mitigation project came to $$467,330 with the federal and provincial share covering $311,553. At the monthly regional district meeting in Cranbrook on Friday, May 2nd, three readings were given to the Fairmont Flood & Landslide Service Establishment Bylaw, which amalgamates the two service areas and permits taxation to raise the required local government portion of $155,770. The bylaw will be forwarded to the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development for approval prior to coming back to the board for adoption.

“The fact that they both came through together is coincidental and it’s very positive, but we by no means knew that was going to happen at the onset,” Director Booth said.

After applying for the grant but prior to knowing if the service area amalgamation would go through, Director Booth approached different local organizations,

which underscored their commitment to community flood protection with private financial commitments.

“If the service area didn’t go ahead, we wouldn’t have the ability to tax to raise our third, so we had a number we had to get to,” said Director Booth.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort committed $10,000 as did Mountainside Vacation Villas, while the Fairmont Business Association and Fairmont Lions’ Club promised $3,000 each, and the Fairmont Community Association committed $1,000.

As the regional district board committed $77,880 of Gas Tax funds in January, “that leaves $50,800 still required to meet our one-third local share. That can now be raised with property taxation of the Fairmont Flood & Landslide Service Area,” said Director Booth.

“We are still vulnerable and at risk for this flood season but, having said that, the fact that we can get both sides of this to come together at the same time is amazing,” she said. “If we can get through this spring, then the work can be done into the fall and over the winter.”

According to a regional district report, Phase 2 of the project will see the Fairmont Creek channel widened and bank protection with rock armour between the downstream portion of the Marble Canyon works and hole #12 on the Mountainside Golf Course. This work will increase the capacity of the creek and assist in keeping debris or high water within the creek channel.

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Attendees at the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo were excited to see that Napoleon Dynamite was at the event. Napoleon was played by DTSS student Japhy Hunt, whose awkward dance, reenacted from the film, won him first place in the Journeyman Category for best performance on Saturday, April 26th.

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Movie Review: Veronica Mars Reviewed by Dean Midyette Thank goodness for Kickstarter or Veronica Mars: The Movie may never have been made. After being backed

by Warner Bros. Television for three incredibly successful seasons, the company decided not to support the movie project. Enter writer/producer Rob Thomas and Veronica Mars herself, Kristen Bell, who launched a fundraising campaign through Kickstarter, to achieve their goal of $2 million in only 10 hours.

They eventually raised over $5.7 million through the funding website.

The TV series followed Veronica from high school to college as an amateur sleuth, who

learned her detective skills under the watchful eye of her private investigator father. We meet the now-grown up Veronica as a recent college graduate with a law degree. She has moved out of Neptune, California (the centre of her adventures for the TV series) and is applying for a job at a prestigious New York law firm. With only days left before the successful applicant is offered the job, she receives a call from her high school sweetheart, Logan Echolls, who has been charged with the murder of his estranged girlfriend and international singing sensation, Carrie Bishop. Abandoning her livein boyfriend Piz (Chris Lowell), she flies back to California to pick up where she left off and (hopefully) solve yet another crime.

Fans of the television show will be thrilled with the way in which Rob Thomas weaves the plot amongst many of the characters, even revisiting a decade-old murder. Thomas promised the fans who had invested in the Kickstarter campaign that he would stay true to the original format and bring back as many of the cast as possible, and that promise does not go unfulfilled.

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Friday, May 9th • 12 - 2 p.m.: Pre-Mother’s Day Quiche and Chilli Luncheon, hosted by the All Saints Church Guild. $6 per person, at the Edgewater Legion.

• 6 - 11 p.m.: Rock Climbing Wall with the Summit Youth Centre, leaving at 6:30 p.m.

• 7:30 p.m.: Valley Voices perform at Christ Church Trinity, May 9th and 10th. Tickets $10/Adults, $5/ Students, available at Selkirk TV and Appliances, Essentials, Meet on Higher Ground (Radium), Fairmont Village Gift Shop.

• Fairmont Lions Club’s Hole-in-One Challenge, every weekend (Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday). Hole #8 at Riverside Golf Course. Entry fee $5.

• 18th Annual Wings Over the Rockies festival continues. Runs through May 11th. A week of events celebrating birds and nature, including a themed gallery show at Pynelogs. This year’s theme is “The Mystery of Migration”. For a full listing of events and to register, visit www.WingsOverTheRockies.org, Pynelogs Cultural Centre or pick up a program at The Pioneer office.

• The Lake Windermere Ambassadors will be offering a “watershed track” of water related themes during Wings Over the Rockies, May 9th - 11th, including tours of Lake Windermere on Sunday, May 11th. For more info, go to www.lakeambassadors.ca.

• Windermere Ladies Golf Club would like to invite all ladies to join them every Wednesday for teetimes beginning at 2 p.m. for May and June. Please arrive at 1 p.m. to be put in a group. No experience necessaryenjoy the golf and social activity!

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• 6 p.m.: Gardening 101: Flowers and Shrubs. Free workshop on beginner gardening at the Invermere Public Library. Pre-registration required, visit invermere. bclibrary.ca for more info.

• 7 - 8 p.m.: Silver Strings Ukulele Band performs at Christ Church Trinity. Special musical guests: Bruce Childs, Oso Simple, Paul Carriere, Stacey Decosse and others. Fundraiser for the band’s 9 concert tour to Kelowna in June. Entrance by donation.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Artists’ opening at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Show features artists Colin Bell, Paula Cravens, Pam Williamson, Bev Delyea, Rita Rankin and Dorial Davis. Show runs May 13th - 25th.

• 9 a.m.: Elmer Fudd Fun Shoot at the Lake Windermere District Rod & Gun Club range, Saturday and Sunday.

Rabbit and low flying targets only. Registration opens 9 a.m., safety briefing at 9:45 a.m. $110 Saturday ($60 for a half day), $70 Sunday. Juniors half-price both days. Lunch included both days. Prizes by Lewis Class.

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• 10 a.m.: Fairmont Lions Club semi-annual highway clean-up in Fairmont Hot Springs.

• 7:30 p.m.: Fundraiser for Joe Webber and his family as he leaves for Vancouver to begin his cancer treatments.

Appys, silent auction and lots of games. At the Farside Inn, Fairmont. Everyone welcome.

• Brisco Riding Club Mother’s Day event. Team penning, dinner, auction. Sign up by May 3rd by calling Margaret at 250-342-1607. $25/person, $15/ages 15 and under. Rib Dinner $10/person or $25/family.

• 3 - 5 p.m.: EK Senior Caregiver’s Network in the Columbia Garden Village dining room. Caregiver support group meets the third Thursday of every month. For info call Darla at 250-342-2808.

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• 5:30 p.m.: We Love You, Mom kitchen party at From Scratch. Reserve your seat at $39.95/person. For more info, visit www.fromscratchfood.com.

• 6 - 11 p.m.: Movie Night & Popcorn at the Summit YC. • 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Annual Rotary Garage Sale at Deck Storage, Unit 118, Athalmer. Proceeds go towards Rotary projects.

Monday, May 12th • 12 - 8 p.m.: Annual Turn Copper into Gold Golf Tournament at Mountainside Golf Course. Fundraiser for CV Chamber of Commerce. $125/golfer, $450/ foursome. For more information or to register, go online to www.cvchamber.ca.

• Family Resource Centre fundraiser at Winderberry Nursery. 20% of purchases made will be donated to the FRC.

Tuesday, May 13th • 5 - 9 p.m.: Swimming at Radium Hot Springs with the Summit Youth Centre, leaving at 6 p.m.

• 4 p.m.: “Abraca Dazzle” multi-media magical review, starring John Kaplan at the Invermere Community Hall. All ages, shows at 4 and 7 p.m. Tickets available at The Monkey’s Uncle and The Book Bar. Presented by the Lake Windermere District Lions Club.

Wednesday, May 14th • 2:15 p.m.: Seniors’ Day at the Invermere Library on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Bus provided. For more information or to pre-register, contact 250-342-6416 or visit invermere.bclibrary.ca.

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Saturday, May 17th • 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Annual Rotary Garage Sale, next to the Invermere Court House. Proceeds go towards Rotary projects.

• 9 a.m.: Giant Garage Sale at Cenotaph Park, Invermere.

Garage sale, BBQ hot dogs and smokies, and a baking table to benefit the Canadian Cancer Society. Contact Sheila Tutty for more info: 250-342-9059.

• 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Dietje Hagedoorn and Vance Theoret opening at Artym Gallery. Artists in attendance 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., as well as Sunday, May 18th, 12 - 4 p.m. Show continues until May 23rd.

• 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Crossroads Collective 3rd Anniversary celebration. Free refreshments and live chainsaw carving demonstrations. Located beside Tim Horton’s on Highway 93.

• 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Hot dog sale at Home Hardware.

All proceeds go towards the Windermere Health Care Auxiliary, supporting Columbia House. Also May 18th.

• 5 p.m.: Downtown Chowdown and Evening Market. Food trucks, market vendors and live music in downtown Invermere. Interested in being a vendor?

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Though he’s a frequent visitor to the valley, Napoleon Dynamite spent the last weekend of April in Alberta, where he was awarded Best Performance in the Cosplay Contest at the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo for his dance routine, re-enacted from the feature film.

Beneath the Napoleon Dynamite get-up was Japhy Hunt from Invermere — and he’s on a winning streak.

Japhy’s admission to this year’s event was covered after he won the same contest at the expo last year, as Captain Jack Sparrow. Both wins were in the Journeyman category – the intermediate range of competition.

With the Jamiroquai song Canned Heat queued up on his tape cassette, Japhy treated the venue as a high school presidential debate, and delivered an awkward dance for the crowd he knew he could impress.

The contest happened on Saturday, April 26th at the BMO Centre in Stampede Park.

The event is won by impressing a panel of judges, who give each contestant one minute to deliver a performance. While Napoleon’s lasts a little longer in the movie, Japhy was able to imitate a similar finale, where he was caught off guard by the abruptly halted music.

The dance may not sound awe-inspiring, but to a live audience, it shows an oddly confident Napoleon demonstrating the pinnacle of his skills. And the crowd at the Cosplay Contest was blown away, just as the crowd in the film was knocked off its feet.

“It got so loud, it then just felt easier to dance on stage,” Japhy said. “It was so cool.”

By winning the contest again, Japhy was awarded a four-day pass to next year’s expo, as well as a pass for the 2015 season of the Theatre Calgary. As the cult movie Napoleon Dynamite is nearly ten years old, Japhy discovered it through one of his favourite teachers, Mr. Kopp.

“I gave it a watch and I loved it — I found it hilarious,” he said. “Most of the work came from finding the personality — that was so much fun.”

Japhy said the costume was easy to assemble, and his curly hair is a natural fit for Napoleon.

When Japhy was approached with photo requests, he gave Napoleon-like replies — a sigh and then a miserable, drawn-out “fine.”

Napoleon can sometimes be spotted around town, and his alter-egos are also on the loose. Sometimes at the Invermere Farmer’s Market, and other times just strolling around, Japhy also takes on the roles of the Mad Hatter and his own creation — Pepperman.

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By Sheila Tutty Canadian Cancer Society The local unit of the Canadian Cancer Society is pleased to invite you to the new events they have planned coming up as there won't be a Relay for Life in the Columbia Valley this year. As in the past, 100 per cent of proceeds will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society.

First up is the Golf the Valley Raffle. There are only 200 tickets available for your chance to win two 18-hole passes at each of the following outstanding valley golf courses — Copper Point Golf Club, Eagle Ranch Resort, Mountainside Golf Course, Radium Resort Golf, Riverside Golf Course, The Ridge at Copper Point, The Springs at Radium and Windermere Valley Golf Course. That is a total of 16 green fees. Tickets are only $10 each or 3 for $25, and are available at The Book Bar in Invermere or call me at

250-342-9059. The winning ticket will be drawn at the Summer KickOff Party on June 21st.

On Saturday, May 17th, there will be a Giant Garage Sale starting at 9 a.m. at Invermere's Cenotaph Park. A community barbecue with smokies, hot dogs, chips and pop will be part of the fundraiser, along with tons of treasures and Cupcakes for Cancer lovingly baked by the ladies of the local unit of the Canadian Cancer Society.

The Summer KickOff Party will be held on Saturday, June 21st at the Invermere Community Hall.

Dinner will be catered by Anne Riches, dance music will be supplied by Wil C Productions, and a live and silent auction will round out the evening. Tickets are $45 per person or $80 per couple and are available at The Book Bar, or by contacting me.

If you would like to donate a service, gift item or gift certificate to our auctions, or purchase tickets, please give me a call at 250-342-9059.

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Rollbots hosting home bout

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff The Invermere Killer Rollbots won’t be taking any prisoners this weekend, as the local roller derby team will be thrashing on home turf during the Silence of the Jams double-header on Saturday, May 10th.

In their only home bout of the season, the Rollbots will be facing the East Side Wheelers from Indus, Alberta — an out-of-league team the Rollbots aren’t very familiar with.

“We’re looking forward to mashing up and playing a team we don’t know anything about,” said Rollbot team captain Jess de Groot.

That competition begins at 8 p.m. at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena — but spectators will want to get there before 6 p.m., as the Silence of the Jams is a set of two bouts.

The Elkford Wildcat Brawlers take on the Bavarian Barbarians from Kimberley to warm up the Eddie during the first bout of the evening.

In an oval-shaped concrete track, each team plays five skaters — four blockers and a jammer. Teams earn points when their jammers manage to bypass the opponent’s blockers, while trying to prevent the enemy jammer from advancing past their own blockers. Blockers aren’t allowed to trip or obstruct with their arms.

“They have to use their hips and bodies to get in the way of other jammers,” said Ms. de Groot.

She said the Rollbots are very proud of their home arena — the floors are in good skating condition, and the floor offers ample space.

“Outside of the track there is a five-to-ten-foot skating lane for the referees, and then right after that you can have chairs,” Ms. de Groot said. “It’s pretty cool; sometimes people will end up with skaters in their laps, and that is why we don’t let anybody under the age of 18 sit in the front row.”

Arriving at the arena early matters — spectators will want a close seat as the jams can be just as exciting to watch as they are to play.

And the front row seats will be coveted since Invermere has posted the strongest attendance records in the East Kootenay Roller Derby League.

The Eddie also holds the record for most beer sold at a single bout. That record could be broken this weekend as Arrowhead Brewing Co. will be featured in the event’s beer garden.

“It’s always a big crowd and a good time,” Ms. de Groot said. Saturday’s event will be the second last regular season bout before the league begin playoffs in July.

The Silence of the Jams will be supporting the Columbia Valley Food Bank, and attendees are asked to bring non-perishable food items for donation.

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By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff Joe Webber, a very familiar face from the Farside Pub in Fairmont Hot Springs, will soon be travelling to the coast to undergo cancer treatment, but not before the Farside holds a fundraiser for the father of three.

The fundraiser will take place at the pub on Saturday, May 10th beginning at 7:30 p.m.

“He’s a big part of the community, everybody loves Joe,” said Farside cook Noah Darraugh.

Joe made his mark on the community as the bartender of the Farside for five years, a position he left a year ago (he’s now employed with the forest sector).

“He’s very missed by the community,” Noah said. “He’s my best friend.”

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Joe grew up in Vancouver, but has made the valley home for roughly the past decade.

At least eight to 12 weeks of recovery will be needed for Joe, who has two teenage daughters and a five-year-old girl. The money raised on Saturday will go directly to the family.

The evening will provide guests with free appetizers, and a silent auction will be going on with items donated by local businesses. And since it happens before he leaves the valley for treatment, Joe and his wife will be part of the evening.There will be no cover and the fundraiser should be attended by anybody that knows Joe or has been served by him, said Noah, adding “most people have.”

“To just come and show your support would be great,” he said.

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Mother’s Day

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May 9, 2014

Lost vessel leads to the perfect gift

By Greg Amos Special to The Pioneer Editor’s note: Although the following story is not specifically about Mother’s Day, we felt it was the perfect match for this year’s special section because it’s a heartwarming tale that beautifully exemplifies the great love kids can have for their parents, which is what, in essence, Mother’s Day is all about.

Losing his parents’ old canoe as a 19-year-old never sat well with Simon Helmer, even years after the fact. So he decided to make it up to them several years later — by building a custom 15-foot cedar strip canoe from scratch, despite a complete lack of woodworking experience.

“I just needed a reason to build it; this is kind of payment,” explained Simon Helmer, now 25, who has been working on the vessel since last fall. Originally intended as a Christmas present, it’s now about 90 per cent complete — almost ready in time for Mother’s Day. The two-seater canoe — built out of more than 60 half-inch wide, quarter-inch thick cedar strips with routered bead-and-cove edges painstakingly glued together — has truly been a labour of love, built by Simon in his free time and on weekends in two different locations.

Starting in his garage, with the guidance of a book from the Invermere Public Library, he created moulds using a jigsaw, then bent the cedar strips around the mould. That work began in September, but as the weather started to get too cold for wood glue, Simon sought a new, warmer location.

“That’s when I ended up in my sister’s laundry room,” he explained. “This thing fit diagonally in her laundry room, which is probably 12 feet by 12 feet long.”

In that cramped space, drawing from instructions in Canoe Craft: A Harrowsmith Illustrated Guide to Fine Wood Strip Construction, Simon began to build “the poor man’s yacht” as the book refers to the canoe.

“I literally have zero woodworking experience; the book kind of skims over some of the maybe more obvious stuff,” he said. “And it’s about eight months overdue.”

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PENANCE PROJECT — (Above) Invermere’s Simon Helmer is nearing completion on a canoe project that’s building his carpentry skills while paying penance for losing his parents’ canoe as a teenager. (Right) Simon is pulling instructions from the book ‘Canoe Craft: A Harrowsmith Illustrated Guide to Fine Wood Strip Construction,’ which he discovered at the Invermere Public Library.

Photos by Greg Amos cove edges created by a router using a combination bit.

“With this, there’s more surface area for the glue; if you imagine two of them together, you can bend them and there’s still lots of surface area where they’re contacting, whereas with a straight edge, you’d get an opening as you start bending,” he explained. The bending required means the strips need to be free of knots, which sent him on a quest for nearly flawless cedar. He finally found it in Carstairs, Alberta, where a wood dealer had hewed quarter inch planks out of big timbers.

From there, Simon brought the wood down to the

exact thickness needed by using a planer — which also brought his fingertip down by a few fractions of an inch.

“It’s another example of how inexperienced I am; anyone who’s used a planer would be like, ‘How can you possibly cut your finger in a planer?’” he said. “But I jammed my finger right in there when that thing was running. It spins so fast; I thought it was stationary, and I was just trying to figure out why it was locked up. I didn’t even think about it, I just jammed my finger in there like an idiot.”

He took two weeks off from the work to allow his fingertip to (mostly) grow back, then resumed the project.

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May 9, 2014

Mother’s Day Probing the past

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff With Mother’s Day approaching, The Pioneer visited Columbia Village Gardens, where residents Erika Schnider and Sandra Baker reminisced about their families:

With the arrival of warmer spring temperatures, Simon moved the project back to his garage, where he’s started the process of applying fibreglass and epoxy, and is in the midst of adding four layers of varnish to the inner and outer parts of the hull. He’s carving oars out of ash using hand tools. But for every day of solid progress, challenges have arisen.

Making the stems at each end of the canoe during the coldest days of the winter proved difficult because he had to steam bend pieces of hardwood.

“I snapped those the first three times I did it,” he recalls.

In trying to smooth out epoxy drips created while laying down a layer of fibreglass, he’s sanded right through the layer and had to re-do patches of it — after having spent up to 12 hours at a time waiting for the fibreglass to cure initially.

Asked why he would take on such a large project, Simon said “it’s something I’ve always thought of in the back of my head; shelves and things like that aren’t as functional. This is something that will last, hopefully, and something you can use.”

Which is more than can be said of the canoe it’s being built to replace.

“It was a junk canoe,” said Simon, recalling how the vessel was lost during an Invermere to Radium paddle attempt one spring. “We took it out before high water; I was portaging my friends across the mud. It was way too early, and by the time we got past the bridge, it was too dangerous, so we pulled it up on shore. We came back 45 minutes later and it was gone.”

“I probably did them (my parents) a favour,” he added. “One of the friends I was with at the time sat down on one of the seats and it broke.”

The canoe, initially thought of as a project that could be done by Christmas, will be in the water by some point this summer, and Simon’s mother Seona and father Tony will be the first to use it.

“It’s for them, to get them on the water; and it’s for me too, because I don’t have a canoe,” he said. “I needed a project to prove to myself I could do something like this.”

• Born in Vancouver in 1934 to German parents, Columbia Village Gardens resident Erika Schnider said her parents had to keep their contentious heritage hidden. As a young child in the midst of World War II, Erika remembers picking berries in the bush, which was subsequently turned into jam and sent to Allied soldiers in England.

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• Sandra Baker was raised solely by her mom, Lorrene Henderson, until she was two, as her dad left for war with his wife pregnant. She was born in Victoria in 1942 — shortly after the Pearl Harbour attacks. Because of the fear caused by the attack in Hawaii, Sandra’s mom had to raise her through many wartime blackouts. She recalls that policeman would come pounding on the door if her mom was caught with lights on during air raid sirens. Sandra has four children: Terri, Kim, Martin, and Jason.

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May 9, 2014

YOUR MONEY Taxes and teenagers

On the surface, taxes and teens may seem like oil and water. Many would be surprised to know that filing a tax return may provide specific advantages to teens or young adults, and possibly their families. The following are some points to consider when analyzing your teen’s tax situation.

Generate RRSP contribution room As a general rule, teens who earn less than the Basic Personal Amount do not have to pay tax and, therefore, do not have to file a tax return.

This doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t. Teens who earn income should always file a tax return because doing so will start creating contribution room for a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

RRSP contribution room is income-tested, subject to certain maximums. Canadians age 71 or younger who file a tax return will generate contribution room equal to 18 per cent of their earned income, to a maximum of $24,270 for the 2014 tax year. To put it into perspective, a teen who earned $5,000 in 2014 would generate $900 of RRSP contribution room, which could be carried forward to a future tax year.

Maximize their GST credit Filing tax returns could help teens maximize their GST credit when they are 19 years old. To qualify for the GST credit, teens must file an income tax return. Those

who turn 19 before April 1st should file a tax return in the year they turn 17 to ensure they qualify in the month following their 19th birthday. Most teens would be pleased to know that in 2014, the maximum GST credit is calculated as $268 per year, or $67 every three months.

Claim moving expenses Most adults know they can claim moving expenses under certain circumstances, but some don’t realize their children may be able to as well. If he or she moves at least 40 kilometres away for school, they may be able to claim moving expenses, provided they are earning income in the new location, perhaps through a part-time or summer job. Taxable research grants and other awards may also qualify as earned income.

Tax credits for students Students can claim a tax credit based on $400 per month of full-time attendance or $120 for part-time attendance in post-secondary school. Those who earn less than the Basic Personal Amount don’t have to pay any tax and therefore don’t need credits to reduce their taxes to $0. In this case, the student can transfer up to $5,000 of these costs to a parent, grandparent or supporting spouse, or carry them forward for use in a later year.

A tax credit for expenses such as books, student fees, parking and equipment may also be claimed in the amount of $65 per month for full-time attendance and

$20 per month for part-time attendance in post-secondary school.

Public transit costs Students who rely on public transit to travel to and from school can claim the costs on their tax returns, with a few caveats. The passes must permit unlimited monthly travel on public transportation vessels such as local buses, subways and ferries within Canada.

Student loan interest Those who use student loans to fund all or part of their post-secondary education are able to claim a tax credit for the interest. Be sure to use an official tax slip issued by the Canada Revenue Agency or province to support the claim.

As a side note, people should never consolidate their student debt with any other debts. Doing so will cause the loss of the student loan interest credit.

Final thoughts While it may seem silly to file a tax return for a teenager or young adult who doesn’t have to pay income tax, there can be financial perks to doing so. It’s also a great opportunity to teach teens how to do a simple tax return, which helps them to be more financially literate as they transition into their working years. It’s never too early to start learning about personal finance.

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Safety solutions at hand and make recommendations.”

Ensuring compliance in Occupational Health and Safety program activity, Every business, whether you have advising employers and employees on legthree or 300 employees, is required to islated and industry changes, monitoring have a Health and Safety program, and departmental safety meetings, creating Kootenay Safety Consulting Services is audits and monitoring the compliance of here to assist. any new or existing job safety analysis are Owner and operator Kent Ervin began just a few more of the many other areas Kootenay Safety Consulting Services as an Kent can assist with. offshoot of his seasonal work as a safety inHe can also help with applying for spector for TransCanada Pipelines. Certified the COR (Certificate of Recognition) as a National Construction Safety Officer in program, which offers incentives to emAlberta and a Construction Safety Specialist ployers committed to health and safety in B.C., Kent is the ideal consultant offering management systems. a wide range of services, and his seven years Workplace ergonomics is yet another of experience in the health and safety field topic Kent can advise on; and he offers burguarantee a level of expertise not offered by ied utilities line locating services for anyone anyone else in the valley. who is doing any ground disturbance proj“Now I’m in ects. Call before the valley helping you dig. all sorts of compa“I am happy to nies whether it be assist regarding any hospitality, conhealth and safety struction; whoissues, concerns or ever wants a little questions you or help with their your company may safety program have,” said Kent. to make sure that “Your safety is my they’re complibusiness.” ant with WCB,” Kootenay said Kent. “I offer Safety Consultservice to come in ing Services can and look at your be contacted by safety manage- SAFETY FIRST — Kootenay Safety Consult- calling 250-341ment system, do ing Services owner and operator Kent Ervin can 7741 or emailinformal or for- advise on any aspect of health and safety in the ing ohs.k.ervin@ mal inspections, workplace.

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Looking for Project Funding?

Is your organization looking for financial support to complete a project?

The Columbia Valley Community Directed Funds Program may be able to help. If your project aligns with one or more of the five community priorities identified in the Columbia Valley Community Priorities Plan, then you are encouraged to complete a Project Information Form and submit it to the RDEK. All the information can be found on our website at www.rdek.bc.ca.

For more information, please contact: Andrew McLeod RDEK Special Initiatives 250-489-2791 or toll-free 1-888-478-7335

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca Website: www.rdek.bc.ca

Village of Radium Hot Springs

NOTICE OF PROPOSED OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN & ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Radium Hot Springs is considering an amendment to the OCP & Zoning Bylaws. The proposed bylaws, 403 & 404 will affect the following properties: 1. Lot 5, Plan 4393, Eastern 15m only, from R1 ‘Single Family Residential’ to C2 ‘Pedestrian Commercial/Residential’ 2. Lot A, Plan 18376, from C1 ‘Highway Commercial.’ To C2 ‘Pedestrian Commercial/Residential’ A PUBLIC HEARING on the proposed Bylaws No. 403 & 404 will be held: MAY 14th, 2014, AT 7 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBERS, VILLAGE OFFICE 4836 RADIUM BLVD., RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, B.C. All persons who believe that their interest in the property is affected by the proposed bylaw may submit written presentations to the Village of Radium Hot Springs, PO Box 340, Radium Hot Springs, B.C., V0A 1M0 or fax: 250-347-9068, prior to the date and time of the hearing. Submissions will not be received after the public hearing has been adjourned. The full bylaw and zoning map may be inspected at the Village Office, 4836 Radium Blvd., during regular office hours.

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DISTRICT DISTRICT OF OF INVERMERE INVERMERE

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

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION The regular meeting of Council for Tuesday, May 13th, 2014 has been cancelled. A special meeting of council will be held Thursday, May 15th at 10 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Office and the next regular meeting of Council will be held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Office (914 – 8th Avenue) at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27th, 2014.

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Public Hearing (Safta’s Kitchen, 1321 – 7th Avenue)

NOTICE is given of a Public Hearing to be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday May 20th, 2014 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Office (914 - 8th Avenue) in the District of Invermere to consider an application by Safta’s Kitchen to amend their liquor license.

The applicant is proposing to add “Patron Participation Entertainment Endorsement” to their food primary liquor licence which would allow for live music, dancing and open stage music events in all areas of the business covered by their current licence. Patron participation entertainment must end by midnight.

This is not an application to increase to the overall seating capacity of the business.

The property is located at 1321 – 7th Avenue, Invermere, legally described as Lot B, Plan NEP19923, DL 216, Kootenay District. PID 017-868-980 In order to comply with Section 53 of the Liquor Control and Licensing Regulations the District of Invermere is requested to provide a resolution commenting on: • the potential for noise, • the impact on the community, • whether the amendment may result in the establishment being operated in a manner that is contrary to the primary purpose, • whether or not the views of residents has been gathered, • the views of the residents and consultation method, • a recommendation to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (BCLB) regarding whether the application should be approved.

All persons who believe that their interests are affected by the proposed change may: • send written briefs to the District of Invermere prior to the hearing; • fax written briefs to the District of Invermere prior to the hearing; or • present verbal or written briefs at the hearing.

May 9, 2014

Rush to join Copper into Gold

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff The valley’s gold rush is migrating south, as the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce will be holding its annual Turn Copper into Gold Golf Tournament at the Mountainside Golf Course in Fairmont Hot Springs this year.

You don’t have to be a chamber member to take part — the tournament is open to all golfers, and serves as the chamber’s biggest fundraiser of the year. The game will be played in a Texas Scramble format and the cost is $450 per foursome or $125 each.

The tournament will begin at noon on Monday, May 12th and, for the first time in its 12-year history, Turn Copper into Gold won’t be held at Copper Point Golf Course.

“Copper Point has done a phenomenal job for 11 years,” said Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce executive director Susan Clovechok. “We’re very grateful that they were able to provide us with the support they did for so many years.”

The number of golfers this year has increased over last, and Ms. Clovechok said

she’s received positive feedback about the change in venue.

Much of the tournament’s enjoyment will occur as golfers travel between holes on the course, as beer tastings will be offered

by Arrowhead Brewing Co., Mark Anthony Wine Merchants, and Sleeman Breweries Ltd. On course, food will be provided by From Scratch, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, Fairmont Pizza, and the Farside Pub. Columbia Valley RCMP Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovak will be the master of ceremonies, and Tex Lortscher will be at the event to host a fast-paced live auction. Items will also be up for grabs in a silent auction.

Traditional contests will be held, such as Beat the Pro (Jeremy Johnson from Fairmont Hot Springs Resort) and longest drive; and there will be one contest unique to the tournament — closest ball to Canadian Tire. And the Lions’ Club will be holding a putting contest, which will equip competitors with a 100-year-old hickory stick putter. Anybody who would like to register can do so by calling 250-342-2844 or visiting www.cvchamber.ca — but hurry, registration closes today (Friday, May 9th).

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NOTICE is also given that the Council will not accept any written or verbal presentations subsequent to the close of the public hearing.

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A copy of this proposed application and relevant background documents may be inspected at the District of Invermere municipal office 914 - 8th Ave., Invermere from Wednesday April 30th, to Tuesday May 20th, 2014. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

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

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

www.diamondheatingandspas.com

“Everything I do is driven by you”

250-919-8842 2417 Cranbrook St. N. Cranbrook B.C. V1C 3T3

Tel: 250.341.6075 Fax: 250.341.3427 Email: info@duskbuildingsystems.com www.duskbuildingsystems.com

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

Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals Gord Wilken

Sales Consultant gord@denhamfordbc.com

• Complete sewer/drain repairs • A well maintained septic system NEW should be pumped every 2-3 years SEWER • Reasonable rates – Seniors’ discount CAMERA • Speedy service – 7 days a week • Avoid costly repairs

Bruce Dehart 250.347.9803 or 250.342.5357

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Your Local

Buying or selling…

COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE

Your greatest investment is worth a second opinion!

Professionals

Wende Brash Broker/Owner

glennpomeroy@shaw.ca

Over 10 years of real estate experience!

RE/MAX Invermere

Glenn Pomeroy

MaxWell Realty Invermere 1214-7th Avenue, Invermere, B.C.

Cell: 250•341•1395 Toll Free: 1•888•258•9911 pglassford@telus.net www.PaulGlassford.com

492 Highway 93/95 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

Independently Owned and Operated

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

ROCKIES WEST REALTY INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

1022B - 7th Avenue, Box 459 Invermere BC V0A 1K0 E-mail: wendebrash@telus.net Fax: 250-342-9611

CELL: 250-342-5889 TOLL FREE: 1-877-347-6838 FAX: 1-866-788-4966 scott@rockieswest.com www.rockieswest.com

Office: 250-342-6505 • Cell: 250-342-1300

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

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

250-341-7098 Invermere, B.C.

Cranbrook Pest Control We use the most successful products available.

ALL WORK

Environmentally-friendly integrated pest management.

Ask about our maintenance programs.

Visit our online store at: GUARANTEED www.cranbrookpestcontrol.com 250-426-9586 1-888-371-6299

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

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

From Framing to Finishing Al Tallman

Call Al at

We Do It All!

Our deadline to book advertising is Monday at noon.

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To place an ad please call: 250-341-6299 or e-mail: ads@cv-pioneer.com

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

Call or visit online

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

• PROPERTY MAINTENANCE • Trucking • Mini Excavator • Residential/Commercial

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

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#8, 1008 - 8th Avenue PO Box 868, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Dean Midyette

Advertising Sales

Ph: 250.341.6299 • Cell: 250.409.9834 www.columbiavalleypioneer.com dean@cv-pioneer.com

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Jeers to people who don’t keep their dogs on a leash.

Best toy Garage Sale ever. My kids have outgrown their toys. Play Mobil sets, Bruder trucks, Wow toys, build a bear, Schleich hard animals, doll house, games, puzzles, clothes, trail bike, bikes, household, yard stuff and more. Multiple family garage sale. 1001 - 5th Street, Sat. May 10th, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

ANNOUNCEMENT 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.

The Blakley family would like to invite friends and acquaintances to a celebration of Herb’s life on Thursday May 29th, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the home of John and Monita on Blakley’s Island. Take Westside road 6 kms North from Wilmer, turn right at Decrespigney Rd.

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Phone: 250-341-6299 Fax: 1-855-377-0312 Email: info@cv-pioneer.com www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

GARAGE SALES

Sat. May 10th and Sun. May 11th, 1460 18th Street Invermere.

When I step to the plate for my final at-bat and the game is called for me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room why cry for a soul set free!

Miss me a little, but not too long and not with your head bowed low.

Remember the love that we once shared, Miss me but let me go.

Game called – what more is there to say?

The field looks drab to the eye I ruled it in my golden day.

Now I wave my cap goodbye for this journey we all must take and each must go alone, it’s all part of the big game plan.

A trot ‘round bases’ safe at home.

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Next to the Invermere Courthouse, opposite Sobeys.

Proceeds will go towards Rotary Projects

CHEERS & JEERS JEERS to the individuals that thought it was cool to shoot an Osprey with a Beebe Gun and let it suffer. Shame on you!

CHEERS To Cindy, Margaret, Mary and Dorothy as well as the behind the scenes help. The rehearsal dinner was a tremendous success due to all your hard work.

CHEERS to Phyllis Jackson and the amazing Radium Hospital Auxiliary for their work and love at my Mom’s Celebration of Life on (May 3).

Another big cheers to Jill Logan and the Village of Radium for all of their wonderful support - including the Radium Public Library for their tribute to my Mom, Helle Fry. JEERS to a local company that forgot about having a little fun at work. Clearly the good times are over. Lighten up!

JEERS to silly impatient people who blow their horns at the sheep in Radium. Smarten up; learn some patience for wildlife and some courtesy for people who have to listen to your noise.

JEERS to the man walking his dogs and letting his dog crap on my lawn, walking away, coming back and picking it up after being asked to and then proceeding to walk two doors down and dropping it on my neighbour’s lawn!

CHEERS to everyone who donated cans and bottles to the Edgewater Elementary School Fundraiser on April 26. A special cheers to CasaVino, The Cedar Motel, The Lido Motel, The Bighorn Motel, and The Sunset Motel. Your generosity is appreciated!

Cheers to the wonderful, thoughtful ladies from Invermere, who made my stay at the BCHA Conference a happy and memorable time. The lone Windermere participant is grateful.

Cheers to the kitchen staff at Columbia Gardens for doing such a great job!

Cheers to Sonshine Day Care centre for the banana bread loaf. Kudos to the little bugs. P.S. don’t quit your day job.

Cheers to the Windermere Water Works for the use of their property for our landing.

BIG Cheers to Shawn, Lori, and Andrea and Courtney, the masterful team who launched a Purple Cow! Love it!

Cheers to Sara. You are AMAZING! I am truly grateful for everything you did for me.

LOST & FOUND Found at the Skookum Inn one set of keys for Chrysler complete with padlock and assorted keys.

Another set of keys with leather key fob with swamp written on it. A Diabetic blood testing kit. Call 250342-6293 to claim.

Found fishing net on the Columbia River near Radium, call Michael at 250-347-9338.

STORAGE Large garage/shop for rent right in town. 35’ x 40’ with 12ft ceilings.

On large lot so plenty of space outside and lots of storage inside as well. Perfect for contractors with equipment etc. $800/mo, damage deposit required. Call for more info.

403-819-7494.

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STORAGE

SUITE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

CONDO FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR SALE

PROPERTY

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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.

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

N/S, N/P. $625/mo. Call 250-3415719. Available immediately.

2-bdrm, F&S, close to downtown.

N/P, N/S. Must be mature and quiet.

Available immediately. Min. 1 year lease. $800/mo + $400 D.D. and utilities. 250-342-9446.

Motivated to sell: All offers will be considered. Property features 3.82 acres, 1,900 sq. ft. home with attached double garage and covered deck, 2,200 sq. ft. workshop, fenced garden, storage sheds and more.

For more information please call 250-342-6967.

Build your Eco-lodge on ‘the Lookout,’ 1/4 Mile River frontage - 121 treed acres in Edgewater Fire Protection District. (house insurance 1/2 cost) “ 3-phase power avail. Access road improvement in progress. Info: RedWillow Enterprises Ltd. 250-347-9660.

OPEN HOUSE

CONDO FOR SALE

OPEN HOUSE, 122-4835 RADIUM BLVD. RIVERSTONE VILLAS, RADIUM HOT SPRINGS. May 17th and 18th at 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 3-bdrm condo. $170,000, call 250-342-7608 for info.

2-bdrm, 2 full bath, W/D, F/S, dishwasher and microwave. R2000 certified. All on one floor. Located downtown close to shopping and beach. Asking $285,000. Serious inquiries only. Call 250-342-2274.

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

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

All new, available immediately.

Phone 250-342-5805.

COMMERCIAL SPACE 815 sq. ft. prime commercial unit for lease. Right in the middle of the new grocery store, Home Hardware, Kicking Horse Coffee and Canadian Tire. #4-492 Arrow Rd. currently Natures Floors. Please call 250-3425089.

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.

NEWHOUSE 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.

Shop space for rent, Industrial Rd. 1, 30’ x 70’, available immediately.

Phone Miko at 250-342-9526.

Commercial Space for rent, 503 7th Ave, currently Valley Spas, 1950 sq. ft., call 250-342-0603 or 250-341-5845.

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

INVERMERE CENTRE: 1-bdrm apartment, available immediately, central location, parking at your door, laundry on site, one year lease, N/P, N/S. Call Sharon 250688-1365.

Downtown Invermere large 4-bdrm, 2 bath upstairs, all included, $1,500/mo. 2-bdrm walk in basement, all included, $900/mo. invermerehomerentals@ gmail.com. or 250-341-1650.

For rent in Invermere: 2-bdrm apartment, close to schools and hospital, large yard. $775/mo, phone 250-342-3790.

Two 2-bdrm suites available immediately in Windermere 4-plex, one furnished. All appliances.

Large decks, yard, lake views. Pets considered $800/mo. 250-4097435, email shellimilley@gmail. com.

Newly renovated large, bright, 2-bdrm basement suite in downtown Invermere. Private entrance and enclosed patio, all new appliances, N/S, N/P, $800/mo + utilities. Available immediately.

Call 403-874-0483.

HOUSE FOR RENT Invermere: Near schools and downtown. 4-bdrm, 2 bath house on a large triple lot, with outside hot tub. $1,600/mo + utilities + D.D., N/P, N/S. Available immediately. Call 403-874-1273.

Small tidy 3-bdrm, 2 bath house in Windermere. N/S, N/P, $1,000/mo, phone 250-342-6255.

Invermere furnished Townhouse.

3-bdrm, 2.5-bath, 5 appliances, N/S, N/P. Garage, close to downtown, $1,250/mo + utilities.

403-703-0930.

Long Term Rental 3-bdrm, 3-bath, large deck, yard, garage. Available July 1st. N/S, pets negotiable, references required. Contact Gary, 250-342-1322.

CONDO FOR RENT 2-bdrm condo, walking distance to everything. Stove, fridge, washer, dryer, dishwasher and microwave.

Available June 1st, long-term preferred. $800/mo, utilities included. Phone 250-342-3417.

Pinewood: 2-bdrm, 2-bath, unfurnished in Radium. AC, W/D and underground parking. N/S, N/P. $825/mo, includes utilities.

Available immediately. 403-2853417.

MOBILE HOME 12x60, 2-bdrm Mobile Home with addition and deck in very good shape, propane furnace and modern wood stove for $4,000 O.B.O. Must be moved. To view call 250-347-6420.

HOUSE FOR SALE Bright, clean modular home on full basement in Edgewater. 1,352 sq. ft. per floor. 3-bdrm, 2 full bathrooms, wood stove in basement. $269,000, for more info call 250-347-2343.

Private Sale Westside Park 3-bdrm, 2 and a half bath, plus fully finished, self-contained own laundry, own entrance studio suite equipped with a murphy bed. House under home warranty. $269,000. Call 1-778-877-1080.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Downtown Invermere, 2-bdrm, 1 bath, upper level of home. Small fenced yard. $900/mo, includes water, sewer and electric. 1 year lease. 250-688-0110.

Townhouse in downtown Invermere Built in 2005, fantastic views in a quiet location.

No strata fees, 5 appliances, 1,467 square feet.

Asking $234,900

2-bdrm Condo behind Sobeys, stove, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, washer and dryer.

Available June 1st, $125,000.

Phone 250-342-3417.

Rockies West Realty Independently Owned and Operated

492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC

Kim Collens

Representative

toll free: 1.877.342.3427 cell: 250.342.1671

kim@rockieswest.com www.kimcollens.com

Recipe Of The Week

HONEY BAKED BRIE WITH STRAWBERRY SALSA

HOUSE FOR SALE

Radium: 2-bdrm apartment. All appliances. Utilities included. $900/mo. Available June 1st. Call 250-347-6420, 250-688-0858 or 250-688-1582.

Suite for Rent 1-bdrm walkout on Riverside Golf Course in Fairmont, fully furnished. Washer, dryer, dishwasher, microwave, cable and internet. N/P, N/S, patio and B.B.Q. $650/mo, 250-342-1629.

CONDO FOR SALE

3-bdrm condo with garage for sale at 122-4835 Radium Blvd., Radium Hot Springs, Riverstone Villas. One owner condo, clean, end unit, deck onto green space, large soaker tub, great view, open kitchen, fireplace, appliances, etc. REDUCED to $170,000, 250-342-7608 for info.

1 pkg. Strawberries, hulled and diced 2 tsps White Balsamic Vinegar Pinch each Sugar and Pepper

2 tblsps fresh Basil leaves, torn 450g round Brie cheese 2 tblsps liquid Honey

In a bowl, toss strawberries, vinegar, sugar and pepper; let stand for 10 minutes.

Stir in basil.

Cut the top rind off the Brie; place in a baking dish and drizzle with honey.

Bake at 350 degrees until cheese is softened, about 10 – 15 minutes.

Transfer Brie to a platter; drizzle with remaining honey left in baking dish.

Serve with strawberry salsa.

See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Home Of The Week

• Call 250-342-0371

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

Get Back to Nature!

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Phone: (250) 341-6299 • Fax: 1-855-377-0312 • Email: info@cv-pioneer.com

Custom built home in the peaceful community of Fairmont Meadows. Beautiful finishing, soaring vaulted ceilings, feature wall of windows and floor to ceiling fireplace.

$368,900

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WANTED Mature, responsible couple looking for a boat dock on the lake to rent for the summer. Call 403-819-9745.

MISC. FOR SALE

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 27 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

2001 Kawasaki 800 Vulcan. 12,000 km. saddle bags, crash bar.

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

2004 WR 450, nice shape, needs nothing, $3,100 O.B.O. 1998 Suzuki Quad 250, model LT-F4 wd. 3,200 kms, nice shape, $2,000 O.B.O. Call 250-342-5684.

BOATS FOR SALE

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

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

Delivery extra. Call 250-342-1268.

Liquid Air 175 Amp Wolf Pcc Welder/4Kw Generator, 9HP Honda CW 50’ Welding cable, 550 hrs. Like new always inside. Used mostly for a Generator, $2,100 O.B.O. Call 250342-5684.

MOVING SALE: Grundfos MZ3-45B Pressure Booster Pump, 1 HP, never been used $400; BCS Snow Thrower Attachment $200; Chain Harrow 4’ x 81” $100; Custom made, exterior front door, solid fir

by Rivercity 36” x 80” w/ 8” jamb $1,500; Precision Metal Dog Pet Crate for large to x-large breeds $50; English riding equipment, please call 250-346-3167.

Start up your own little business: a commercial castle moon bounce with slide, popcorn machine and candy floss machine with supplies.

Want to sell all together but will sell separately, better deal for complete. $5,000 for it all! As well have a 19 ft. car trailer with new tires $ 2,000 call 250-347-9792 or 250-342-5880.

3 piece slate pool table - 4’x8’ with cues, balls etc., disassembled and ready to move, $450, 250-3426922.

2004 Blue Water Malibu 19 feet. Red and white, very good condition. 4.3 liter EFI 225 hp. Includes tandem trailer and boat covers. $13,500.

Located in Invermere. Contact 403689-5519.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 1991 Dodge Cummins Diesel D250 Pickup. Great truck in great shape.

Well maintained. Canopy. Great on fuel. $3,800 O.B.O., 250-409-6440.

2012 Chrysler 200 Touring, Black, satellite radio, remote start, new tires, balance of factory warranty.

Well kept and garaged. $13,750 O.B.O., call 250-342-1117.

2006 Mazda speed 6, heated leather seats. AWD, two sets of brand new tires, turbo, sunroof, Bose stereo system. Asking $7,000 O.B.O. Call 250-688-3497.

SERVICES

kimberleyrae.ca

photography studio picture framing passport photos …look for the red door behind the Invermere Dry Cleaners!

250-342-5102 Home Building and Renos Chuck Newhouse Builders 250-342-3637 chucknew@telus.net NEED A PASSPORT or VISA PHOTO? ...guaranteed to meet Passport specifications or your money back or complimentary re-take!

Walk-ins accepted; appointments preferred.

Ready in an hour.

KRS Photography Printing - Picture Framing 505-7th Avenue Invermere Open Tuesday-Saturday 10-5 or by appointment.

Look for the red door behind the Invermere Laundromat! www.kimberleyrae.ca or 250-342-5102

Hank the Tank is for sale, 1990 GMC 4x4 long box, $2,000 O.B.O. Only 5,000 kms wear on new tires and new exhaust system. Call 250-3420337.

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

FREE GIVEAWAY

Mother’s Day Special 20% off “Shannon, I just can’t tell you how much I love my new blinds. I most certainly have recommended you to several people.” Judy & Bob New – “Drapery & much more” Phantom Retractable Screen Doors Shannon’s Blinds & Designs 250-342-5749.

Reclaimed material: Styrofoam, framed glass (build a greenhouse?)

Varied lumber. 250-342-6127.

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

250-342-5089.

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning.

Environmentally friendly products.

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

SERVICES

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Maddy Ede – Makeup Artist Specializing in Weddings, Graduations and Special Occasions.

Invermere, B.C. and Calgary, AB Contact Information: Cell/Text: 403.808.3381 Email: madison.ede@gmail.com

The Horsethief Creek Pub & Eatery is now hiring FT/PT year round experienced line cooks. Starting wage $16 per hour for day shifts and $18 per hour for evening shifts. Apply in person, by email to horsethiefpub@telus.net or fax 250-347-9987.

Helna’s Stube is looking for kitchen help/dish washer and part-time evening server. Please call 250-3470047 or email mail@helnas.com.

HELP WANTED 899599161 PDQ HOLDING LTD. O/A RADIUM SUPERMART/ PETRO CANADA Box 206, 4929 HWY 93 RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, B.C. V0A 1M0 IS CURRENTLY HIRING FOR FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CASHIER Starting wages $11.50 per hour JOB DUTIES: Customer service, operate cash register and Lottery machine. Check freight, stock shelves, cleaning and outside maintenance.

NO FORMAL EDUCATION REQUIRED Please send your resume to the above address or drop it to Radium Petro Canada/Radium Supermart or email to rpetro@ live.ca or fax 250-347-9921.

Riko’s Family Restaurant is seeking F/T and P/T line cook, cook helper and dishwasher. Apply in person, 7513 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs, ask for Yuni or Riko.

Strands Old House Restaurant is accepting resumes for evening servers P/T and F/T. P/T evening bartender, evening kitchen help/ dishwasher and a chef with formal training with 3 to 5 years experience in fine dining is an asset. Apply to Tony Wood at tony@ strandsrestaurant.com or 250-3426344 or 250-342-5745.

Dehart Sewer and Drain is looking for a pump truck operator and/ or labourer. Job is seasonal May October $18 - $22 per hour. Must have good driver abstract. Contact Bruce 250-347-9803 or send resume to 250-347-2274.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Fiona Wilfley, AEP Intuitive Reader

250-342-1713 fiona@fionapsychic.com

HIRING FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANT, FULL/PART-TIME WAGES $11.00 HR DUTIES: MAKE SANDWICHES, SERVE CUSTOMERS, PREPARE MEAT AND VEGETABLES, CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE, HANDLING INVENTORIES ETC . PLEASE DROP OFF RESUME OR EMAIL TO jaypark4929@gmail.com or Fax 250-345-6600 FAIRMONT SUBWAY 844310730 4966 FAIRMONT FRONTAGE ROAD FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS B.C. V0B 1L1

Attention Valley Residents and Contractors! The Painted Porch upcycles and re-purposes unwanted wooden furniture, old wooden character doors and windows, mirrors., louvered closet doors and shutters, wooden cabinet doors and knobs. All items can be dropped off at the shop in front of Canadian Tire or call Teresa 250-688-0388 to arrange pickup. Together we can make a difference.

Housekeepers full or part-time apply at 250-345-6365 or email to bungalows@shaw.ca.

FAIRMONT GAS PLUS is accepting resumes for F/T and P/T. Please apply in person.

Build Your Career With Us

Looking for your next great career opportunity?

Do you thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment with the poten�al for con�nuous growth and development? At Tolko people are our most valuable resource and our success depends on innova�ve individuals who are aligned with our organiza�onal values.

We currently have the following career opportuni�es available:

CIRCULAR SAWFILER

Lavington Division, North Okanagan, BC QUALIFICATIONS: • Carbide �p and curve sawing experience • Benchman �cket preferred • Will consider circular �cket • Previous sawmill experience will be considered a denite asset

MILLWRIGHT

Lavington Division, North Okanagan, BC QUALIFICATIONS: • Journeyman Millwright cer�ca�on; • Ability to read blue prints, plans and schema�cs • Strong problem solving skills • Commitment to working safely coupled with strong communica�on & interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently with li�le supervision • Organiza�onal and planning skills as well as prociency in Microso� Word, Excel and Outlook JOIN THE TOLKO PROFESSIONALS: • Compe��ve wages • Development opportuni�es • On-going training • Dynamic and challenging environment Submit your resume by May 9th, 2014 Tolko offers an uncompromising focus on safety performance, compe��ve compensa�on packages, sustainable business prac�ces, and a progressive environment. We are an industry leader in world markets and we are looking for some great people to join our team!

Apply Today!

www.tolko.com

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

CLEANING SERVICES FOR LAKEVIEW MANOR - 604 6TH AVENUE, INVERMERE, B.C. There are two components to this contract: 1) Weekly cleaning of common areas. 2) Suite cleaning when vacant. Contact the Building Managers at 250342-6655 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday for a copy of detailed description of cleaning requirements and tour of the facility. References and RCMP security check required. Contract bids to be delivered to the Building Managers in Unit #203 by 3:00 p.m.

May 15, 2014.

HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS POSITION AVAILABLE John Wolfe Construction Co. Ltd is a mining company located in Radium Hot Springs. We require a Heavy Duty Mechanic to start immediately. This position is fulltime, year round, competitive wages, group benefits and RRSP program. This is not a camp situation; we work Monday - Friday with some overtime as required.

Resume with references to wolfecon@telus.net or fax to 250347-9096. For further information please call 250-347-9263.

FUN, BUSY RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN INVERMERE looking for cooks, servers and dishwashers!

Send your resume to israelifalafel@ gmail.com, or stop in at Safta’s to drop it off in person.

GET PAID TO PLAY! Rocky Mountain Safaris is looking for P/T, casual and contract help for the summer season. Hiking, climbing, mountain bike guides and class 4 and 5 drivers needed. Potential for F/T and subsidized accommodation and wilderness first aid training.

Email info@rockymtnsafaris.com.

CasaVino Wine Bar in Radium Hot Springs is looking for a part time server, wine experience is required.

Call Dee at 250-341-5100.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is proud to have the largest mineral hot springs in all of Western Canada. As part our effort to create the best and safest guest experience possible, we are hiring for senior positions in our pools department. All of our pool personnel are required to have current National Lifeguard Certification.

POOL SUPERVISOR Oversee the operation of the public pool complex, assist in staffing, safety, cleanliness and most importantly, take a leadership role in the care and monitoring of our hot springs source. Must have a current First Aid certificate, 3 years’ experience and a Pool Operator’s Certificate. This position has a wage of $18.00/hour and we currently have two openings.

HEAD LIFEGUARD Provides safety in and around the facility on each shift. Must be an expert and the leader of our safety efforts, including in emergency situations. First Aid designation Level 3.

Applicant will have CPR-C and/or AED training (Level 3), excellent guest skills and the ability to function under pressure. This position has a wage of $16.00/hour and we currently have four openings.

As with all of our positions, you enjoy the following benefits: • Staff pass for all amenities of the resort • Free lunch on shift • Eligibility for health and dental benefits after six months employment • Staff accommodation available Please forward your resume to hr@fhsr.com, attention David Sheedy, or call 250.345.6004.

DISCOVER

GOLF

Casual insurance salesperson needed at Kootenay Insurance Services in Invermere. Could lead to full-time work. Please call Kerry at 250-342-2175 or email Kerry.reilly@kootenayinsurance.ca or drop in.

www.kootenayinsurance.ca 3.25” x 2.7”

Career opportunity AppliCAtion SyStemS AdminiStrAtor this position provides systems and application support for the trust’s core business applications, including the information management System and public and private websites. this is a permanent, full-time position based out of our Castlegar office.

Apply by May 16, 2014.

cbt.org/careers 1.800.505.8998

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fairmonthotsprings.com/employment

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LUMBER YARD ASSOCIATE Looking for a job that takes you outside?

Apply for a position in our lumber yard.

As a Lumber Yard Associate you will be responsible for picking orders for customers, stock, and loading, unloading or moving products by hand or with basic material handling equipment. This job is a physically demanding one so you must be able to lift up to 45kg (100lbs) and handle repetitive tasks on a daily basis.

The successful candidate for this position will have good customer service skills and the ability to work well with others. The lumber yard is a busy environment so attention to detail and surroundings are essential. We will provide all of the necessary training but previous experience as well as a Class 3 license is definitely an asset.

Apply in store today or forward your resume to josh.miller@ invermerehardware.ca. We look forward to meeting with you.

Now Hiring

Connect with us

Valley Solutions is looking for a part-time house cleaner.

Competitive wage, more hours required in summer, some weekends. Call 250-341-1903 or email valleysolutions@shaw.ca .

Yoga Teachers Defining Yoga Studio in Invermere seeks 200-hour certified yoga teachers! Must be personable, reliable and professional. See the employment section @ www. definingyoga.ca for more details and to apply, or call 250-270-0056.

SHOP

Licensed Casual Insurance Salesperson

A&W Restaurant, Invermere, has immediate openings for FULL-TIME permanent Food Counter Attendants.

4 Full-Time Day & Evening Positions – Kitchen and Front Counter (up to 40 hours/week) $10.25 - $11.50/hr (based on experience) We offer a friendly work environment, shared benefits plan, scholarship program and opportunities for advancement.

Box 159, 8853 Grainger Rd., Canal Flats, B.C. V0B 1B0 Phone: 250-349-5462 • Fax: 250-349-5460 • village@canalflats.ca

BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER PART-TIME POSITION Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Bylaw Enforcement Officer is responsible for conducting inspections, investigations, mediation and resolution of bylaw violations. The Bylaw Enforcement Officer will coordinate the development and implementation of the Municipal Ticketing Bylaw (MTI Bylaw) and will be expected to assist with the prosecution of offences on behalf of the Village of Canal Flats. The focus is providing bylaw compliance services on Unsightly, Noise, and Zoning Bylaws. Customer relations and conflict management skills form key components of the position requiring that the Bylaw Enforcement Officer interprets bylaws, regulations and applicable rules to the public.

Training will be available and necessary skills and qualifications include: • Ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with the public and to exercise sound judgment and discretion as required; • Outstanding customer service, communication and conflict resolution skills; • Sound written skills with the ability to maintain clear and accurate records; • Possess and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent with an acceptable driving record; • Ability to successfully pass a criminal record check. If you are shortlisted for an interview, a copy of your driver’s abstract will be requested; • Willingness to be trained in regulations and bylaws related to municipal operations.

This position is an on-call basis, non-standard work week including evening and/ or weekend shifts. The wage is $20 per hour up to a maximum of $400 per month.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume and references, in confidence no later than 4:30 p.m. on May 15th, 2014. We thank all applicants, however, only those being considered will be contacted.

Village of Canal Flats PO Box 159, Canal Flats, BC V0B 1B0 Fax: 250-349-5460 • e-mail: village@canalflats.ca

Successful applicants will be required to perform the following duties: • Cook and assemble food such as sandwiches, hamburgers, salads, milkshakes, portion and wrap food or place it on plates for service to patrons, package food for take-out orders, cleaning of production area.

• Serve customers at counter and in drive-thru, handle payment transactions, cleaning of dining and front counter area.

• Stock refrigerators and follow A&W and B.C. Provincial standards for food safety and quality, and record keeping.

• Pleasantly and honestly interact with customers and fellow team members.

Please apply in person or online at www.aw.ca

WISH PROGRAM SUPPORT WORKER CASUAL ON-CALL Family Resource Centre

Duties: The Women’s Information and Safe Homes support worker is part of a team of on-call casual staff that agrees to carry a cellular phone and serve scheduled on-call duty for the Safe Homes Program. Support workers are on call on weekdays and evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.

When called out, the support worker provides a confidential emergency service for the provision of temporary, safe and supportive accommodation for women and their children who have experienced or who are at risk of abuse, threats or violence. Support workers will provide transportation, information, support and, when appropriate, follow-up support for women.

Submit resume to: Michele Neider, Director of Program Management, Family Resource Centre, Box 2289, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0, by 4 p.m., May 12th, 2014.

May 9, 2014

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 29 3.25” x 2.7”

Tony’s Greek Grill We are now accepting resumes for

food counter attendants In Fairmont and kitchen help

Part and Full-time Positions Available

ANALYST

Start date: ASAP

This position researches and analyses various issues and provides analytical and administrative support to programs, initiatives and other responsibilities of the Sector Initiatives department. This is a permanent, full-time position based out of any of our four offices.

Apply by May 16, 2014.

for a popular Mediterranean Greek cuisine restaurant in Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C. No experience needed. We will train.

Please fax resume to 250-544-3475 or email tonysgreekgrill@gmail.com.

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

Career opportunity

cbt.org/careers 1.800.505.8998

PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER

Job Description Available in Store Job Description Available in Store 7 positions available 12 positions available No education required No education or experience required.

One to two years experience required. Nights/overnights/early mornings/ Nights/early mornings/weekends weekends. $12.12/hour + medical/dental/group $11.05/hour + medical/dental/group benefits. benefits.

Connect with us

Apply in person, via email (timhortons.invermere@ gmail.com) or by fax (250-341-3177) for both positions.

Inspiring Careers Start Here.

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

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

Food Service Supervisor Food Counter Attendant Permanent, Shift Permanent, Shift

Une

carrière stimulante qui commence chez nous.

Maintenance Worker II Full-time employment (permanent seasonal)

Are you a public works professional that is passionate about public service and contributing to your community? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, where constant improvement is the norm? If you believe in providing quality services to our residents while valuing the people who deliver those services, then the District of Invermere wants you!

Highway Service Centre – Kootenay To Apply please visit our website:

www.pc.gc.ca/mpcareers

The Community

The District of Invermere, a vibrant community of 3000 people tucked between the Purcells and the Rockies in the East Kootenays, invites applications for the position of Public Works Manager.

Préposé(e) à l’entretien II Emploi à temps plein (poste saisonnier)

The Position

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer this challenging professional position is responsible for the administration of all Public Works, Utilities, and Engineering Services. The Public Works Manager will provide technical support, leadership, and direction to our public works function and is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation and maintenance of municipal infrastructure including roads, water facilities, sanitary sewer collection system, storm drainage facilities, parks and open spaces, public works related buildings, vehicles and equipment.

Centre de services routiers – Kootenay Pour présenter une demande, visitez notre site sur les carrières à :

www.pc.gc.ca/carrierespm

The successful candidate will have a reputation as a results oriented professional that is passionate about public service and improving service delivery. Specifically, the candidate will have the ability and can demonstrate the following: • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and successfully deal with multiple priorities; • Ability to develop and build systems and programs that support the effectiveness of the Public Works Department; • Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with people within and outside the organization; • Ability to exercise considerable independent judgment; • Demonstrate flexibility and employ a positive “Can Do” attitude.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have significant management experience (5-8 years) in local government services, including sewer and water systems, road design and maintenance, parks maintenance and fleet management. At a minimum, the ideal candidate will have a 2 year post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field supported by training in human resource management, project management and local government management. Proficiency in Microsoft programs such as Word and Excel is required. Training and experience in data base programs is an asset.

Candidates will be strong leaders with the ability to effectively manage complex projects and employee’s performance.

Candidates will possess a proven track record in preparing and presenting cost estimates, technical and administrative reports, along with experience in risk management, policy development, and application of WCB regulations.

As well as its beautiful surroundings and sense of community the District offers an attractive benefits and remuneration package. This is an exempt position and is part of the senior management team. Please submit applications by Friday, May 16th, 2014 to: Chris Prosser, Chief Administrative Officer District of Invermere 914-8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Phone 250-342-9281 • Fax 250-342-2934 • e-mail: cao@invermere.net

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Invermere Sales & Rentals is looking for a Sales Manager for the summer months ($13/hr). Duties include overseeing sales floor operations, including promotions and sales, and on the spot problem solving. Must have excellent communication and customer service skills, as well as leadership/ management experience. Send resumes to info@is-r.ca, or drop at the store at 403 7th Ave. in Invermere.

Black Forest Restaurant is looking for P/T daytime cleaner and F/T kitchen help. Also needing F/T server with previous experience in fine dining required. Email or drop off resume. 250-342-9417, careers@ blackforestrestaurant.com .

Invermere Sales & Rentals is looking for a Service Manager for the summer months ($15/hr).

Duties include coordination and completion of various services, from equipment delivery to portable toilet maintenance. Must have excellent communication and customer service skills, as well as leadership/management experience. Send resumes to info@ is-r.ca, or drop at the store at 403 7th Ave. in Invermere.

F/T Nanny required for 2 children immediately. 6:45 a.m. start required. Occasional night as well.

250-342-7570.

Fuze Food truck is looking for a friendly, fun, OUTGOING individual to take orders and cash at the window while making smoothies!

Needs to be able to multi task, keep a clean working space, work hard but have fun in the coolest new food truck in town. F/T or P/T wage based on experience. Email fuzefood@gmail.com or call 250270-9011.

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

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For Gr. 4-7 students’ annual concert trip in June.

Ukulele Fundraising Concert Wednesday, May 14th, 7 p.m.

Christ Church Trinity Entrance by Donation Special Musical Guests: Bruce Childs Stacy Decosse Paul Carriere Oso Simple Pat O’Sullivan Matt Chapman

Thank you!

We would like to thank the following for their generous donations to the Palliative Care Unit fundraiser held on Friday, May 2nd, 2014.

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The Hollers Invermere Legion Kicking Horse Coffee Home Hardware Arrowhead Brewery Copper Point Golf Course Hoffos Wood Design Bavin Glass Quasar Electric Crossroads Collective Saunders’ Family Farm Winderberry Nursery Spur Valley Golf Course Copper Point Resort Al Semple Michelle Bellows Coy’s Par 3 Golf Course Anne Riches Catering Windermere Valley Golf Course Barb Green Dawn Attorp Mal Attorp Trish Wilson Darlene Martine Crystal Martine Delores Varga

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Lucille Shovar Tim Hortons Kool Country Fire Valley Restaurant Dean Kupchanko Rocky River Grill The Station Pub Max Helmer Construction Radium Golf Resort Best Western Invermere Inn White House Hotel Diana Cote Canadian Tire 2nd Hand Collectibles Dominion Creek Excavating Copper City Amusement Park Valley Peak Lambert Insurance Shirley and Gord Massey Barb Cote Labatts Brewery Terry Nicholas Margot Kalmes Invermere Soaring Centre Fairmont Pizza & Ice Cream

May 9, 2014

Eco-education gets a boost a reality.” Wildsight’s Beyond Recycling Team came to the Leadership Clinic with the goal of developing the program and to devise a new approach to expand its reach and effecIn the magnificent setting of the Canadian Rockies at tiveness, and Monica Nissen expressed “we are really excited Nipika Mountain Resort, environmental educators gath- about our new model for program delivery, which will be ered to participate in a National Environmental Education a collaborative approach.” CBEEN rounded out the local Leadership Clinic from April 26th to 29th. teams with a team focused on the development of future Co-hosted by the Columbia Basin Environmental Ed- Environmental Education Leadership Clinics specifically ucation Network (CBEEN) and the Canadian Network for for the Columbia Basin, which it hopes to launch in 2015.

Environmental Education and Communication, the clinic “We are excited to build on this Leadership Clinic offered educators the opportunity to team build, network model to provide future Leadership Clinics with a focus and enhance leadership skills. Of the eight teams that were on advancing the environmental education community selected to participate, four in the Columbia Basin” said local teams were chosen.

Duncan Whittick, Clinic Team Rocky Mountain Co-host and CBEEN ExSchool District was repreecutive Director. sented by four teachers from As a result of this year’s across School District No. 6. success, CBEEN has alLisa Lehr brought together a ready started applying for team of early childhood edufunding and has a goal of cators from the East Kooteoffering this incredible leadnays and remarked that they ership opportunity to up “went home with the guidto 100 local educators over ance, answers and passion to STARTING EARLY — (Left to right) Sandy Kalesnikoff, the next three years. Those make our vision (of filling the Lisa Lehr, Jane Powell and Mandi McRobbie attended the wishing to find out more gaps of environmental educ- recent CBEEN leadership clinic at Nipika Mountain Resort can contact Mr. Whittick tion for children up to six as the Environmental Education in the Early Years Team, one at info@cbeen.org or 250Photo submitted 341-6141. years old and their families) of four local teams to participate.

Contributed by Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network

Magic show set to AbracaDazzle

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff The Lions’ Club is bringing back a renowned illusionist, John Kaplan, who will benefit the club by delivering two performances in Invermere next Tuesday, May 13th at the Invermere Community Hall.

The 90-minute shows will begin at 4 and 7 p.m.

Both will involve the crowd, as he promises that volunteers from the audience will be sawn in half and brought to levitate.

“I call it a magical review show,” Mr. Kaplan said.

“It’s a mix of music, dance, theatre, comedy, audience participation — and, of course, magic and illusions.”

Mr. Kaplan began practising magic and illusions when he was nine years old, and has been getting paid to perform since he was a teenager, more than 30 years ago.

Admission to the show will cost $6 for students and $12 for adults. Tickets can be purchased at The Book Bar, the Monkey’s Uncle, or by calling Lions’ Club members Claude or Raylene Oram at 250-345-0171.

May 9, 2014

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 31

FAITH

I am on my stroll

By Father Gabriel St. Joseph’s Catholic Church “I am on my stroll with my infant,” repeated the young mother over the cell phone. Overhearing her conversation, I walked quickly, allowing enough space for her stroller. Smiling, she reciprocated her satisfaction at my little gesture of sharing the sidewalk.

Out of curiosity, I turned a couple of times to look at the wonderful stroller she used for her infant. It was lovely and fantastic! Perhaps we will be seeing many more of these strollers on the sidewalks around the cities and towns as we enter into spring. After a quick walk, I reached the other side of the town where I saw a caregiver, dressed in a professional suit, helping someone in the wheel chair. “Can you be a little slow,” was the request that came from the feeble voice of the person seated in that chair. “Of course,” was the reply. I paused for a moment and looked intently at the person seated to have a glimpse, as well as at the caregiver.

My thoughts were spreading wings, and flying far and wide about the reality of human life — “entrance and exit.”

The Bible narrates the entrance of each human as birth and exit as sleeping in the Lord, which is death. Shakespeare,

the renowned poet laureate, in his famous play, As you Like It, writes: “All the world is a stage, and all men and women merely players.” In his wisdom, Shakespeare captured the world as a stage and all people are mere players who are given the ability to play the following seven stages — Infancy, School Boy, Lover, Soldier, Justice, Elder and Second Childhood. Depending on each one’s life span, we play a few roles. At least for a period of time in life, our wonderful moms take us for a stroll and, in their gentle, safe and comfortable hands, we forget the world and peacefully sleep like most infants in the strollers. But when we come to the exit point, advanced in age, we are taken for a stroll by our professional caregivers. We get around for fresh air, to relax, to meet friends and to reminisce about our past within the limited time a caregiver can spare for us.

We wish and pray for our mothers to stay with us forever to enjoy our success and progress. But the reality is quite different. Mothers are not there forever to nurse, encourage, help, guide, love, lead, correct, console and embrace. Sometimes, it is heartbreaking to see that they are not there even when children most need them in life. Mother Theresa, when she opened up the Home for Foundlings in India, recollected, “Even if the mother forgets her sucking child, I will never forget you.” (Isaiah 49:15) How true this statement of the scripture is! God is always present for all. He envisioned to be born in this world, not only to nurse, guide, lead and to accompany us on our strolls, but also there at all stages and every moment of our life and beyond. This spring time, may the experience of God be yours and mine. Are we ready for a stroll with God?

Valley students cram for Food Bank Columbia Valley Detachment Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac travelled to each of the five elementary schools in the valley on Tuesday, May 6th with Cram the Cruiser to collect Food Bank donations generously collected by all the students. Pictured here are Windermere Elementary (above) and Martin Morigeau Elementary in Canal Flats (below).

Photos by Dan Walton

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, May 11th 10:30 a.m.: WORSHIP & LIFE INSTRUCTION, “The Theology of ...PLAY”...

Pastor Trevor ministering.“K.I.D.S.” Church, for children age 3 to Grade 1; and Grades 2-6, during the morning service.

Immediately following service a ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration cake at Sonshine Children’s Centre, in celebration of new playground structure.

326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED 9:30 a.m.: Bacon, Friends and Faith 10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere Reverend Laura Hermakin 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.ca VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Sunday, 10 a.m.: Worship 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 • 1-250-426-7564 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

All Concrete Work Guy Fournier

250-341-5115

Forming Finishing Repair Demolish

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

N E W S PA P E R

Phone: (250) 341-6299 • Fax: 1-855-377-0312 • Email: info@cv-pioneer.com

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May 9, 2014

Commons’ Sense Peak Suburbia In recent years North Americans have witnessed a noticeable shift from their 50 year love affair with suburban living. In cities that once emptied at 5pm there has been an enormous shift to re-inhabit the downtown core bringing with it a new life and vitality not unlike what you would find in most European cities.

When the Kootenay Co-op acquired the previous Extra Foods site two years ago they saw an opportunity to catalyze the same shift here in Nelson and determined that in addition to a new state of the art Co-op store they would include 54 condominium units. They named their project ‘Nelson Commons’.

Early Adopters For Marty and Lena Horswill, both longtime Nelsonites and recent retirees, it’s the place they’ve chosen to downsize and simplify their lives. When the project is complete, they will move from their acreage outside of town into a two-bedroom, corner apartment at the Commons, where driving will no longer be a necessity.

“I’ll be able to see my doctors office through the window,” 66-year-old Lena said, smiling. Within two blocks of the development site there are movie and performance theatres, athletic facilities, restaurants and cafes, clothing stores, pharmacies and banks. “If the time comes when one or both of us can no longer drive, we’ll be able to walk to everything we need.”

With the Co-op focused on designing their new store bringing a range of new offerings that will include a 50 seat cafe and the BC Wine Guys moving in right next door, the Nelson Commons Development continues to market condo units and expects to start building this summer.

For the Horswills, moving into the Commons is sure to bring a boom to their social lives. They’ll have friends and neighbours living just steps away and the activity of downtown all around them.

“We’re going to have to discipline ourselves in terms of spending,” laughed Lena. “Where we live now, it’s easy to stay in a lot of the time. I expect we’re going to become a lot more social and go out a lot more when we’re living right downtown — we’ll have no excuse not to.”

A variety of units still available. Visit our Display Suite & Sales Office at 621 Vernon St, 12:00 to 5:00, Wednesday to Sunday (or call to book an appointment).

A project of the Kootenay Co-op

t: 250 352 5847 www.nelsoncommons.ca follow this project on facebook