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VALLEY VIEWS DAY WEEKEND

SHAVE FOR THE BRAVE — Valley resident Frank Kirkby (the far right man in both photos) didn’t let the lack of a Relay For Life this year stop him from his traditional head shave to raise money for the battle against cancer. Mr. Kirkby and his friends (left to right in “before” photo on top) Brian Chemelli, Mike Tegart and Ed Rivers shaved their heads with help from volunteer hairdresser Jessica Heisler (in “after” photo below it’s Brian, Ed, Mike and Frank left to right) in their own Parting Clip fundraiser at Lucky Strike Gas in Windermere on Friday, May 9th.

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Four men shaved their heads in a mini-version of the traditional Relay for Life fundraiser, together raising more than $3,500 for the fight against cancer.

For the past four years, Frank Kirkby has made a point of letting his hair (both on his head and on his face) grow wild during the year then buzzing it off for money at the Relay.

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“It’s not how much you give, it’s about how you feel about what you give,”Mr. Kirby told The Pioneer.

“It’s not what one person can do; it’s what teamwork can do. I am more than tickled pink at how it turned out and all the people that helped me.”

Mr. Kirby raised $2,400 for his efforts, the bulk of it in a mere two and half days. Donations for the head shaving of all four men, as well as proceeds from a hot dog sale for the cause at Lucky Strike, totalled $3,575.

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VALLEY NEWS

Windermere Creek facing overwhelming stress

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff The Windermere Creek rerouted from its original channel at the turn of the second millennium, leaving its new path vulnerable to the inevitable high waters that came a decade later. The rerouted section of the creek lies between Windermere Loop Road and the neighbouring old Scout camp, and its channel has been experiencing instabilities since a high runoff in 2011, then again in 2012.

It has since continued to carry large amounts of sediment into Lake Windermere, and without immediate action, affected landowners are concerned the solution will only get more expensive and less attainable.

Likely due to human activity, the creek initially changed channel upstream of Windermere Bed and Breakfast Cabins around the year 2000. It continued to flow without any major disturbances until the high runoff in 2011.

“And that really snowballed things,” said Windermere Creek Bed & Breakfast Cabins owner Scott MacDonald.

“Because now instead of just water coming down with the heavy runoff, we have water mixed with gravel.”

A study titled the Windermere Creek Hydrotechnical Assessment was prepared by Northwest Hydraulic Consultants, and presented to the Regional District of East Kootenays in January 2013. The regional district funded nearly one-third of the study, which looks at how the creek is eroding the channel. Land from the property of Windermere Creek Bed & Breakfast Cabins, in addition to upstream sediment and debris, is compiling in a delta at the mouth of the creek. The study notes that 5,300 cubic metres of sediment were deposited at the mouth of the creek in 2012 alone. It estimates that an additional 140,000 cubic metres of sediment will erode if no miti-

LACKING LIQUID – Scott MacDonald compares a “before” photo of flowing water to the dry riverbed on his property which was once occupied by Windermere Creek.

Photo by Dan Walton gation measures are applied, causing the delta created in Lake Windermere to become increasingly more shallow.

According to the assessment, high flows caused rapid channel degradation, transporting eroded material downstream; and upstream from the Windermere Creek Bed & Breakfast Cabins, a partial or complete blockage of overbank flow is likely to have caused greater turbulence, overwhelming the stabilizing tufa (flowing water will always carry sediments to its destination, but when it flows above an established bed of tufa — a concrete-like rock formation which is resistant to erosion — sediments are delivered at a modest rate).

Also reported in the assessment is that a change in the water’s chemistry could be deteriorating the tufa.

“Prolonged high flows of 2011 and 2012 likely resulted in decreased calcium or other ions concentration

which may have impacted the resilience of the tufa layer,” reads the report. “It seems unlikely that high flows alone resulted in the observed changes.”

Using a carbon-dated piece of wood found in the creek in 2011, the study was able to determine the river had been flowing through the same channel since at least 380 A.D. The runoffs of 2011 and 2012 were the highest in more than a decade, but comparable to runoffs over the past century.

For up to 300 metres, the creek flows through the channel it rerouted to in 2000, bypassing an established wetlands system before it reconnects again to its original channel, subsequently leading into Lake Windermere. But even after the creek rejoins with its original channel, the tumbling gravel from runoffs in 2011 and 2012 had beaten out the tufa layer that was holding everything in place, Mr. MacDonald said.

“It dropped the creek bed level by about a metre because it took that tufa out, and with all the tumbling rocks that came down, it just chewed the heck out of the bottom of the creek.”

Six mitigation options were offered in the report, and while the solutions are practical, they would all come with a hefty bill. Projects of this nature often have one-third of the costs covered by all three levels of government — municipal, provincial, and federal.

“The challenge in this case is that we do not have the means currently to raise our one-third with local taxation,” said Regional District of East Kootenay Area F Director Wendy Booth. “In order to do that, we would need to create a service area, which requires community support.”

Creating a service area was recently achieved in Fairmont Hot Springs, which allows up to $50,000 in municipal taxation to support proactive flooding measures.

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Valley detachment received a complaint of break and enter on Greenwood Road in Edgewater. The owner of the cabin was last at the residence in November. The owner located items in the house that were not his and property had been moved around. No damage or theft reported.

• On Sunday, May 11th at 10:30 p.m. the Columbia Valley detachment received a complaint of damage to the door frame of the BC Liquor store in Invermere. A male was observed banging on the door.

Detachment Open House Last reminder that the Columbia Valley detachment is hosting an open house from 5 p.m to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21st. The Lions Club will be putting on dinner for the crowd. Come on down and have dinner with us. Kids tour the cell block area and jump on our toys, rain or shine. Dinner is in the bay area. Thanks to Tim Horton’s, Canadian Tire and Home Hardware for sponsoring prizes.

Report round-up • On Thursday, May 8th at 5:30 p.m. a theft of an iPhone 4S was reported from the skate park.

Anybody with information on this is requested to contact the detachment.

• On Friday, May 9th at 1 a.m. the Columbia Valley detachment received a report of a hit and run when a ‘94 Ford pickup was observed striking a fire hydrant in the 1300 block of 11th Avenue. The female driver left the scene. Enough information was provided to the police to result in the driver and truck being located on Panorama Drive. The driver displayed symptoms of having consumed alcohol. The 26-year-old driver from Sparwood was charged with hit and run and driving without a driver’s license. An ASD demand was given and the driver blew a fail. License was suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for 30 days.

• On Friday, May 9th at 1:15 p.m. a report of an accident involving a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado and a deer.

Vehicle driven by a 45-year-old male from Radium was eastbound on Athalmer Road near Lakeview when the accident happened. No injuries to the driver. Approximately $2,000 damage to the car. The deer was deceased.

• On Friday, May 9th at 4 p.m. the Columbia Valley detachment received a report of theft of tools from Lower Baltic Road. A Makita Impact drill along with other tools were stolen.

• On Sunday, May 11th at 11:23 a.m. the Columbia

It’s a flashlight Every three years every member of the RCMP goes through some of our mandatory training in Chilliwack.

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You know you’ve been hit. To demonstrate grip holds the instructors will often use red plastic guns. This is important to remember. In the scenario I was about to enter I was to go in with a partner to clear a building. As I was gearing up with protective equipment I missed the lecture part that another instructor would be in a high visibility vest and would walk with the officers entering the scenario. He is not the bad guy, don’t shoot him.

As soon as the door is opened who do I see standing in a dark room but a male in a bright high visibility vest and in his right pocket a red object. I yell out “Gun, Gun” and raise my gun ready to shoot the person if he goes for the item in his pocket.

The fellow is yelling at me that he is the instructor, don’t shoot. With the protective face mask on I don’t hear him. I keep yelling to get on the ground. Finally the instructor halts the scenario.

Once the scenario is halted he takes out a flashlight from his pocket that is covered in red tape and he tells me it’s a flashlight. He asks, how would I articulate the fact that I shot a guy that had a flashlight. I answered “who walks around all week with a red plastic gun then tapes his flashlight red and enters a shoot, don’t shoot scenario?”

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Jumbo financial plan adopted

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff

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During its most recent council meeting, Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality formally adopted the fiveyear financial plan bylaw that attracted a slew of commentary when it was first made public more than a month ago.

The Monday, May 12th meeting also featured — for the first time this year — a public delegation comprised of long-standing Jumbo municipality and Jumbo Glacier Resort critic Jim Galloway.

Mr. Galloway said he was speaking on behalf of the thousands of people in the Kootenay region and beyond who are opposed to creating a ski resort in the Jumbo area, and he blasted the financial plan, which shows $200,000 a year in government transfers — the bulk of it from the provincial Small Communities Grant.

“We find it unsupportable and undemocratic that an unelected council of this ‘fake’ municipality is attempting to finance its existence for the next five years with a million dollars from the provincial taxpayers, most of whom are strongly opposed to any commercial development in Jumbo. Such funding is regarded as unfair and improper,” said Mr. Galloway. “We have maintained for many years that the proposed Jumbo development is a land grab of public land at taxpayer expense. What you (the municipality), the province and the development promoters are attempting to do (with the five-year financial plan) proves that our perception is correct.”

Mr. Galloway strongly urged council to abandon its financial plan and instead seek its necessary revenue from resort proponent Glacier Resorts Ltd. Council members, in their discussion of the bylaw, addressed several of Mr. Galloway’s points.

“The position of the municipality is not one of partnership with the proponent,” said Jumbo councillor Nancy Hugunin. “It doesn’t seem right that we would be asking the developer to bring that money to the table.

Our partnership is with the (provincial) government.”

“Our mandate is to operate (as a municipality) for the benefit of future residents. It seems to me that adopting this bylaw is in the best interest of those residents. That’s why we’re here,” said Jumbo councillor Steve Ostrander. “We don’t have a lot of option without a tax base to draw revenue from. It’s (adopting the bylaw) the responsible thing to do.”

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“Certainly there is nothing fake about this municipality as far as the province is concerned. It is constituted,” said Mayor Deck.

The two councillors and mayor gave third reading to the financial plan bylaw and then formally adopted it.

Some discussion also arose around more than 1,200 letters submitted through local East Kootenay environmental group Wildsight to the resort municipality commenting on the financial plan.

The letters were not included in the information package for the April 15th Jumbo council meeting because they had missed the submission deadline, according to acting Jumbo chief administrative officer Mark Read.

“It appears they (Wildsight) had a technical glitch on their end in sending them. Wildsight asked if we would still (officially) receive them and we responded that yes, we would,” said Mr. Read, adding that about 1,300 letters were received, but many of them were from duplicate senders.

“There were multiple replications, with some people submitting as many as ten times,” said Mr. Read.

When the duplicates were removed, the Wildsight submission resulted in 1,204 letters, with two in favour of the financial plan and the rest opposed. Three hundred and two letters were from the East Kootenay, 349 from the West Kootenay, 474 from elsewhere in British Columbia, 48 from other parts of Canada and a total of 31 from outside the country.

Councillor Hugunin said the number of letters coming from local sources was not really that high, when considered in the context of a province-wide population of 4.6 million. Mr. Galloway responded that 300 letters coming from the East Kootenay is actually a high number, compared with public response to other regional issues.

“There are many ways to measure public opinion.

Quantity is one way, but often the least effective,” said Mayor Deck. “I think most people took this as an opportunity to voice their opposition to the municipality existing in the first place. We are not mandated to defend our existence, it’s just not practical for us. Certainly people can tell us we shouldn’t exist as much as they want to, but our mandate here is to look out for the interest of future (Jumbo) residents.”

The resort municipality is proceeding in a straightforward, legitimate manner, said Mayor Deck.

“We are working within the legislation that is applicable to us. That is the professional thing to do,” he said.

The next Jumbo council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 17th.

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PERSPECTIVE

Eye on Lake Enid

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff

The May long weekend in the Columbia Valley means a lot of great things to a lot of great people.

It’s the time of year when the warmer weather lures everyone out of any lingering winter hibernation: hikers, bikers, golfers, patio patrons, watersports lovers, campers... you name the activity, and its enthusiasts will be out in droves for these much-anticipated three days that mark the early start of summer here on the warm side of the Rockies. Understandably, like everywhere else, the celebration tends to get a little raucous at times in the valley since people are feeling exuberant about the change in seasons and extra time off. But, unfortunately, the consequences of this behaviour can result in more than just a longer-than-usual RCMP report.

For the last two years following the May long, volunteers have converged on Lake Enid in Wilmer to rectifiy some of the damage done by long weekend revellers.

The work has entailed everything from picking up garbage left after a weekend of camping to repairing trails and reinforcing fallen fencing.

Last May was the first phase of the Lake Enid Restoration Project, headed up by Wildsight and financed by grants from a new Grassland and Rangeland Enhancement Fund. Last fall, more restoration work was done to the badly damaged southeast section of Lake Enid.

A local contractor tilled up the ground then volunteers reseeded the area with grass.

This week, Wildsight has hastily been making and erecting signs to indicate the restoration area and make the public aware of the work that’s been done to date.

Thanks to the efforts of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Tourism Marketing Committee, the valley has been receiving amazing media coverage far and wide.

Just recently, on May 10th, the valley was prominently featured in the Calgary Herald as the “B.C. recreation mecca bouncing back from recent recession.” Residents and visitors have a responsibility to care for this mecca, and Lake Enid can be seen as something of a barometer measuring our success. In next week’s Pioneer, stay tuned for a “before and after” report on the state of Lake Enid after the long weekend. Fingers crossed we score high.

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Foundation of the Legion, 1920s In this image from the 1920s, a large group of onlookers gather to watch Lady Byng (in the white hat, closest to the logs) bless the logs, which were being prepared to become Invermere’s first Legion clubhouse. If you have any more information, e-mail us at info@cv-pioneer.com .

Photo courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

Public complacent about new ‘oligarchy’ Dear Editor: Surprise, surprise, the United States is not a democracy after all, it’s an oligarchy. That’s the result of an extensive study to be published this fall in the academic journal “Perspectives on Politics.”

An oligarchy is a power structure in which government is effectively controlled by “a small number of wealthy powerful people.” People like USA’s Koch brothers, who Rolling Stone describe as “oil-and-gas billionaires ready to buy any congressman, fund any lie, fight any law, bust any union, despoil any landscape, or shirk any (tax) burden to push their freemarket religion and pump up their profits.”

Canada calls itself a democracy, but after the last few elections, you wonder. Election “wins” today can

be contracted out. Lamestream media hardly reported that at least 14 federal Conservative ridings utilized a well-connected Republican company, Front Porch Strategies (FPS), to develop tactics for Canada’s last federal election. Attack-ads, robocalls, “widespread election fraud,” are all US imports. Incidentally, FPS “election mechanics” are the same guys that “fixed” both U.S. elections for village idiot G.W. Bush. Did your media properly inform you that the Harper Conservatives grossly impeded Elections Canada’s “robocall” investigation every way they could?

Why aren’t these stories getting intensive Rob Ford like coverage? Could it be because Canada’s media is mostly owned by “a small number of wealthy powerful people?”

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New multi-use centre should be publicly run Dear Editor: I was pleased that the referendum for the new community hall passed. It was a statement that the majority of Invermere residents want to see our town move forward with up-to-date facilities that enhance our quality of life. It has come to my attention that council has made some decisions in regards to the new facility that are not in the best interest to the taxpayers of Invermere nor the regional district. One would assume the priorities of a community hall would be first to provide adequate space to enable community and public events to be held, such as the Big Band Dance, Fireman’s Ball, Rod and Gun Club Banquet, plays and concerts, and community dances, and secondly, to provide new space for public community services that can be centralized in one location.

Our mayor and councillors apparently have something else in mind — instead of providing space in this new publicly funded building for public institutions, they plan to have the first “tenant” be a private business.

They then plan to have this private business run the new community centre, though I believe they might run into some conflict . . . ‘Public’ on page 6 These are the oligarchs who now lobby government to defend Canada’s last voice of democracy, the publicly owned CBC — “to pump up their profits.” A true democracy keeps its people informed! Don’t let Harper de-

with the town CUPE workers. At present, the town employees are responsible for the bookings, access and maintenance of the community hall. Perhaps our elected officials need to be made aware of a few facts: (1) Public government buildings should be managed by government employees. These are public assets and should be kept in public control. (2) The new community hall is for public use and not private business. The priority of occupancy should be first and foremost public services — the municipal library and town offices. (3) The Columbia Valley Fitness Centre is a non-profit business with an annual membership fee of $500. It is in direct competition with other private fitness-related businesses in our town. (4) The municipal library provides FREE services to over 1,900 active members and is a public institution.

Perhaps it is a good time for the people who use the municipal library to let the municipal councillors and mayor know what our priorities are in regards to the new community hall. You can find their email addresses on the District of Invermere website.

Bob Walker Invermere fund, effectively gag, the CBC—like he’s gagged so many others. Call your MP (David Wilkes, 250-417-2250) and pass on to Harper: “Get your grubby hands off the CBC!”

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New multi-use centre should house Invermere library Dear Editor: When the District of Invermere decided to hold a referendum regarding a new community hall, both my husband and I, as taxpayers were supportive. We also accepted the facts as presented, that financially, the Municipal Library could not be part of phase one, but would be included with phase two, along with municipal offices.

Over the past few months there have been “hints” in the local paper that the Fitness Centre is now a “partner” in the new community facility. At the May Library Board meeting, District of Invermere councillor Greg Anderson was asked by the Library Board to clarify the Council’s position on the matter. (District of Invermere Councillor Greg Anderson also sits on the Library Board as the District of Invermere representative and library advocate.) He made these points: • There is much more support for the Valley Fitness Centre than the Municipal Library. (Greg Anderson stated this information was gathered from surveys and talking to people.)

• The Valley Fitness Centre will contribute their current building to the cost of the new facility (approximately $300,000). Since the Valley Fitness Centre is open seven days a week, their staff would operate the new facility seven days a week. (Currently, District of Invermere staff is responsible for opening operations of the community hall.)

• The Municipal Library is not in an untenable position and is located in a “passable building.”

• There is a steering committee in existence that

does not include representation from the library although it was promised a space in the second phase.

I was willing to accept the information from the District of Invermere, that there were insufficient funds to build the Municipal Library in Phase One, but Councillor Anderson also reported that the current draft of the new facility, which includes the Valley Fitness Centre, is two million dollars over budget.

The majority of people present at the Library Board meeting were surprised. I feel that the general public is also unaware of this position.

In the past 30 years, the Invermere Library has been in four different locations. Each location imposed limits to the size of the collection and the programs and services that the library could provide to the community. As an employee of the library, I am aware of the struggles and challenges that the library staff have had to overcome in order to accommodate the needs of our community.

The Valley Fitness Centre is a business (albeit nonprofit) and is in competition with other local gyms and studios. The current membership fee is $525 for an adult. I think that it is outrageous that our tax dollars would pay for their space in the Community Centre ahead of the Municipal Library.

If you would prefer to have your tax dollars spent on your library rather than the Valley Fitness Centre, a non-profit business, please speak up.

Virginia Walker Invermere

RCMP detachment opens doors

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff You don’t have to break the law to get a look inside the local cop shop, as the Columbia Valley RCMP detachment is hosting its annual open house on Wednesday, May 21st.

Located beside BC Hydro on 4936 Athalmer Road, detachment members will be inviting the public over for an informal visit from 4:30 to 8 p.m.

Guests will be given a chance to take a close look at the police vehicles, tac gear, and (hopefully) their police dog, depending upon his scheduling.

“We’re hoping the police dog will have free time and be able to attend,” said Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovak.

And for a little police action, officers will be offering ATV rides to the youngsters.

The Lake Windermere District Lions’ Club will be bringing their barbecue to the open house to provide a free dinner, and the club will also be offering fingerprinting for the children.

Tim Hortons will also be providing complimentary refreshments.

The jail cells will be a little more colourful than normal, as the Grade 3 students throughout the valley were asked to draw posters representing police involvement in the community. The posters will be displayed in the cells, with one student from each of the valley’s six elementary schools receiving a prize from Home Hardware or Canadian Tire.

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Canadian Tire set to jumpstart more young athletes more than improve health and well-being,” reads the Jumpstart web page. “It helps build confidence, leadership, productivity and creativity.”

And rather than funding a league or organization, monies raised through JumpThe countless benefits that come with putting kids in sports shouldn’t apply start will allow the young recipients to pursue any sport of their liking. only to those whose parents can afford it. To extend the opportunity, Canadian Tire’s “He or she could be a hiker, play soccer, be a skier, kayaker — it doesn’t matter, Jumpstart program levels the playing field across the country. as long as it’s an active sport,” Mr. Knapp said. Depending on the childs’ need, the The next Ben Thomsen skiing prodigy or future star player of the Rockies may financial support can go towards the cost of sporting equipment, transportation, or be here in the valley, but he or she won’t realize their potential without practice. And registration costs.

Canadian Tire advocates that no matter where their futures take them, their child“Children select their own activities reflecting their individual interests and hoods shouldn’t be deprived of sports – and that’s where physical needs,” reads the website. “We have supported Jumpstart comes in. involvement in 73 sports and recreation activities includ“Sporting may not be the first place you can “With all of the poor diet options in the marketing: hockey, swimming, soccer, basketball, dance, yoga, spend your money, and that’s where the place, with the increase in video games and sedentary climbing and martial arts.” lifestyle of youth, health is becoming more and more of To benefit from Jumpstart, aspiring athletes must be Jumpstart charity comes in and can help.” a concern,” said Invermere Canadian Tire owner Craig between four and 18 years of age from a financially disKnapp. “Sometimes finances can be a challenge, and advantaged family. The application process is started by Craig Knapp sporting may not be the first place you can spend your phoning 1-877-616-6600 or dropping by the local store.

Owner, Invermere Canadian Tire money, and that’s where the Jumpstart charity comes in All information is kept confidential. and can help.”

And there’s already a healthy surplus in Invermere.

Every year since 2006, each Canadian Tire location takes time during May After supporting 28 kids in 2013 with roughly $300 to $600 each, there was still – Jumpstart Month – to raise money through the sale of different sporting balls, $2,000 left over. And with this year’s donations — plus a $5,000 Jumpstart Award branded with the company’s trademark red. This year, Canadian Tire will be swaying for last year’s coverage of the program in The Pioneer — there is an expected total of away from the standard spherical shapes and selling red pucks. Customers will be able $15,000 to be split among young sportsters in the valley. to support the cause when going through the till, with all donations staying in the valMake sure to pick up a puck next time you’re at Canadian Tire. They’ll be for sale ley. All costs associated with marketing and administration are covered by Canadian at $2 each, though donations of any amount will be accepted. Those who give more Tire head office. than $20 will be eligible for a charitable tax receipt. Read more about the Jumpstart “We see it as equipping kids for life because quality physical activity in kids does program at www.jumpstart.canadiantire.ca .

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First-rate stringers The Kootenay’s very own La Cafamore is bringing the Slavic Strings Trio to the Pynelogs Cultural Centre on Saturday, May 24th. For the full story, see page 16.

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Saturday May 24th at 7:30 p.m.

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What does ART mean to you? Tues to Sat from 11am to 5 pm

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Movie Review: Her

In a world in which our online interactions help us stay connected with more fellow humans than at any time in history, Oscar-winning Her gives us a glimpse into the wonderful possibilities that technology can provide us when we are lonely, whilst also serving as a somewhat cautionary tale. This is a movie that even 10 years ago, may not have had nearly the impact that it has now, due to the advances in technology that have taken place in that time.

Middle-aged Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix), a recently-divorced writer who’s insufferably lonely, is at the centre of the story.

Unsatisfied with the few human interactions he has, Theodore jumps at the opportunity to welcome Samantha, an Operating System (voiced by Scarlett Johansson) who puts Siri’s wisdom and joke-telling abilities to shame, into his life. Samantha is a super-evolved version of a voiceactivated technology, in that she’s portable and powerful, yet designed to be intuitive, and learns from her experiences over time.

Due to Theodore’s somewhat self-inflicted social isolation, he and Samantha are an ideal pair, and become extremely close over time.

Her is a metaphor for the way in which our interactions with the people around us are changing, and is a believable extension AN EXCLUSIVE NEW LAKE VIEW & LAKE ACCESS COMMUNITY

of how comfortable we are with technology as well as how easily we embrace new technological advances with little-to-no questioning. The movie feels real, and moves at a pace at which the viewer is swept along with the natural pace of the relationship between Theodore and Samantha. She is designed to meet Theo’s every need, and of course does, just as we expect a piece of technology to perform. As the technology we use becomes more intuitive and responsive to our needs, we become more emotionally engaged with it (that feeling when you’ve left your house without your phone), and Her shows the road we may well be collectively headed down.

RATING: 10 OUT OF 10 HEADS

The Valley Echo and The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley present

Giving Back Community

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Sunday, June 22, 2014 at 1 p.m. at the Windermere Valley Golf Course

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

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

Please limit your submission to 30 words.

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

Friday, May 16th • 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Annual Rotary Garage Sale at Deck Storage, Unit 118, Athalmer. Proceeds go towards Rotary projects.

• 6 - 7 p.m.: Hula Hoop Jam at Peak Dancework (across from post office). By donation, hoops provided.

Contact leahmayshoemaker@gmail.com for info.

• 6 - 11 p.m.: Movie Night & Popcorn at the Summit Youth Centre.

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, 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?

Contact events@invermere.net.

• 6 - 11 p.m.: Hike to the Hoodoos in Fairmont with the Summit Youth Centre, leaving at 6:15 p.m.

Sunday, May 18th • 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Invermere Fire Dept Open House.

Free BBQ sponsored by Konig Meats; free equipment training every 45 minutes; rides in the firetruck; recruiting information available.

Monday, May 19th • 4:30 p.m.: Family Fun Circus at the Invermere Curling Club. Come and see Tiny, the first artificial elephant in a circus. At 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets available at The Book Bar. • 7 p.m.: Bingo at the Canal Flats Civic Centre, on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.

Tuesday, May 20th • 7:45 - 8:45 a.m.: Yoga for the Early Bird at the Community Greenhouse, presented by Groundswell.

No experience required, bring a mat, a blanket, a sense of humour, a friend and some water. By donation. Tuesdays through to June 24th. Visit: groundswellnetwork.ca/events-calendar.

• 5 - 9 p.m.: Hang out Night/Bring your ideas at the Summit Youth Centre.

• 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: OPT clinic at the Invermere Health Unit. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Confidential service: low-cost birth control, and STI testing.

• 7 - 8:30 p.m.: Competent Composting workshop at the Community Greenhouse, hosted by Groundswell.

Monthly, April through September. $30. Registration is available online at www.groundswellnetwork.ca/ events-calendar/.

Wednesday, May 21st • 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Curling Rink.

• 4 - 9 p.m.: Skate/Best trick competition at the Summit Youth Centre.

• 5 - 8 p.m.: Invermere RCMP detachment Open House. BBQ dinner, kids will be fingerprinted and given a tour of the cell block, plus lots of additional fun.

Thursday, May 22nd • 7:45 - 8:45 a.m.: Sun Riser Yoga at the Community Greenhouse, presented by Groundswell. No experience

required, bring a mat, a blanket, a sense of humour, a friend and some water. By donation. Thursdays through to June 26th. Visit: groundswellnetwork.ca/events-calendar.

• 5 - 9 p.m.: Hang out Night/Bring your ideas at the Summit Youth Centre.

Friday, May 23rd • 2 - 4 p.m.: Adventure Club gets Dramatic. Theatre games for grades 5-7 at the Invermere Public Library.

Contact the library to pre-register: invermere.bclibrary.ca.

• 6 p.m.: An Evening of Dance, presented by Peak Danceworks, at the DTSS gymnasium. Dance showcase, silent auction and reception. Tickets $10, available at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, Inside Edge, Pip’s Country Store, and the Mountainside Markets (Radium and Fairmont). Sponsorship and donation opportunities are also available. Visit www. peakdanceworks.com for more info.

• 6 - 11 p.m.: Foosball/Air Hockey tournament at the Summit Youth Centre.

Saturday, May 24th • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Groundswell Plant Sale and Open House at the Community Greenhouse. Fundraiser for Groundswell, sale of annual plants and donated perennials. Cinnamon buns and coffee, great conversations. We invite you to bring your extra saved seeds, perennial splits, tree and shrub shoots to donate.

• 10 a.m.: Crazy Soles Nipika Trail Run. 1.5 km, 3 km, 5 km (10:30 a.m. start); 10 km (11 a.m. start); and 25 km (10 a.m. start) races. Children and adult categories, BBQ after the races. Pre-registration required online or at Crazy Soles in Invermere. For info: www.nipika.com.

• 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: ICAN BBQ at Home Hardware.

• 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.: La Cafamore presents Slavic String Trios at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. $15/adults, $12/ kids and seniors. Tickets at The Book Bar and Pynelogs.

• 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.: 6th annual Galarama at the Edgewater Community Hall, hosted by the Edgewater Recreation Society. Hosting the Canadian Cowboyz male dance review. No minors. Tickets $20, or $25 for a VIP pass, available at the Blue Dog Cafe, Pip’s Country Store, or from any Edgewater Rec Society member.

Sunday, May 25th • 6 - 7:30 p.m.: Defining Yoga studio is hosting a Yoga Philosophy Discussion. Go to www.definingyoga.ca for more info.

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May 2014 Workshops with Allison Bowen

Beginners Meditation Saturday, May 24th $39 or $45 at door Learn to ride your meditation bike! 1–4 p.m.

Thought, Manifestation and Meditation Saturday, May 31st – $65 Creating your Reality 1–6 p.m.

Contact Allison Bowen

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Celebrating 32 years of triathloning in the Heart of the Rockies

Saturday, July 12th

Sunday, July 13th

Kids of Steel Event Ages 4-15

Sprint/Olympic/Relay Ages 16+

Register at www.heartoftherockiestri.ca

An Evening of Dance FRIDAY MAY 23RD

La Cafamore travelling as trio

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff The ever-changing lineup of La Cafamore ensures fresh performances upon every visit to the valley, and for their upcoming performance next weekend, the classical musicians will form a string trio.

La Cafamore will be bringing the Slavic Strings Trios to the Pynelogs Cultural Centre on Saturday, May 24th at 7:30 p.m. — a building they believe is occupied by some ghostly guests.

“I am looking forward to playing at the delightfully haunted Pynelogs again,” said violinist Carolyn Cameron, who wouldn’t elaborate on her ethereal outlook.

Angela Snyder will also be on violin, alongside viola player Alexis More. The three will be delivering a gypsystyle classical journey through the works of Beethoven, Kodaly and Dvorak.

Music by Dvorak lends the feeling you’re playing along with a gypsy group, Ms. Cameron said. There’s a similar flavour with Kodaly, but his pieces sound a little more modern.

“He taps into nature’s sounds,” she said, adding that some even have sounds adapted from birds singing.

Ms. Cameron said gypsy tunes never became overly popular in North America, unlike the similar sounding Celtic genre. The style of violin you would expect to hear at a fancy restaurant is similar to the gypsy style, said Ms. Cameron.

“We pick the most well-known works,” she said.

“These are the major works for a string trio.”

Ms. Cameron said listeners don’t have to love classical to enjoy the performance.

“What a lot of people appreciate about our shows is that we try and explain a bit about the music.”

Between songs, La Cafamore speaks about their interpretation of each piece, or what the music meant to the composer.

“When you come out of the show you’ll understand classical a little better,” said Ms. Cameron. “We try and make it an experience where you learn something, even if you’re not a big fan.”

Tickets cost $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors while children under 12 are free; and can be purchased in advance at Pynelogs and The Book Bar.

Cross Roads celebrating third birthday

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff Since opening shop in 2011 at the intersection of Athalmer Road and Highway 93/95 (beside Tim Hortons), Cross Roads Collective has grown to include 40-plus woodcraft artists. With more on the way, the artisan woodwork gallery will be celebrating its prosperity with a party during its third anniversary on Saturday, May 17th.

“We’ve expanded to house more artists and we have increased our specialties to include custom timber work, log work, and artisan-quality custom signage,” said co-owner Jesse Blakley.

It’s likely that some of the Cross Roads artists will be at the party, and it’s definite that their hand-made

carvings, sculptures and many other woodcraft art forms will be on full display. And some of those sculptures will be created on site, with duelling chainsaw demonstrations by Kyle Burley and Jessie Blakley.

“It’s my favourite avenue to be loud and obnoxious,” she laughed.

Guests will be reminded they’re in the west with a Cross Roads cowboy theme, and singer-songwriter Cody Hollick will be performing festive music. Ms. Blakley said the assortment of country decor items will be accompanied by free cowboy drinks and appetizers provided Michelle Byrne of The Travelling Apron.

“We want to celebrate our anniversary — it’s an accomplishment for us and all of the talented artists who have made the gallery such a success,” she said.

“And it is a great excuse to throw a party!”

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Impressing Invermere, Kelowna-Style

By Stephen Lebovits Effusion Art Gallery What is Impressionism?

Simply put, it is the breaking of the rules of academic painting, and is predominantly characterized by small, thin brush strokes and open composition emphasizing light and movement, while impressing upon the viewer the passage of time.

Previous to the Impressionists, most painting was done in studio, but this new breed of artist experimented by painting in real-time, outdoors, or “en plein air,” strongly believing they could better portray both momentary and transient effects of light using shorter brush strokes and colour-mixing techniques.

When one thinks of Impressionism, the names Monet and Cézanne come to mind. MAKING AN IMPRESSION — Sandra Chapman will present new work at the EfBut, did you know that their fusion Art Gallery + Glass Studio on Saturday, May 17th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. And, work was initially harshly criti- as an added delight, select pieces from Vancouver jewelry creator Karyn Chopik’s 2014 cized as unfinished pieces akin Spring Collection will also be exhibted.

Image submitted to wallpaper? various parts of the country her home, she now happily Fast forward almost 150 years to now, where Kelowna-based painter Sandra resides and paints in the Okanagan Valley. PredomiChapman’s work may best be described as “contempo- nantly self-taught, she admits to having her creative fire stoked by workshops she attended in 2001 and as a sturary impressionism.”

Chapman enjoys creating on a large scale using bold dent of Fine Arts at UBC Okanagan.

With pieces hanging in both private and corporate colour and dramatic composition, deriving her inspiration from the vastness of Canada’s beauty and the diver- collections Canada-wide, Chapman continues to impress with her colourful and vibrant expression of Canasity of its landscape.

“When I look at the trees, I see not only the trees, da’s great outdoors.

Says the artist, “To me, nature mirrors and reflects but the spaces between them and the way they relate to each other and (to) other aspects of the landscape,” she universally experienced emotions such as joy, passion, solitude, connection and disconnection. I attempt to capture offers, describing her style.

And, while the Winnipeg-born Chapman has called the essence of these relationships in my paintings.”

New Work By Gallery Artists

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Thank you!

Our heartfelt thanks go out to our incredible families and our wonderful friends during this difficult time.

A “BIG” thank you for all the well wishes, the flowers, the cards, the phone calls and the support!

We are truly blessed to live in this amazing valley that hosts the most caring and generous communities ever!

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Oil itself is not the guilty culprit; oil use is Fresh old ideas

By Arnold Malone Pioneer Columnist The lineup of persons seeking to kick an oil company in the groin is very long. Of those who choose to get in line, most hold the view that oil is a terrible pollutant.

What I find paradoxical is that, while allowing a few exceptions, oil left with nature rarely pollutes. Oil pollutes when it is used. Yet the manufacturers of the internal combustion engines have had minimal pressure to reduce emissions. Our fascination with the automobile has beautified the car into sainthood. It is a sanctimonious act to belittle the holy car, a machine so much a part of our culture that it deflects criticism.

Seven years ago, car ads were predominately about “zero to sixty” and “number of horse power.” Engineering for higher fuel efficiency is a practice of very recent times. The auto industry didn’t, by choice, move to more efficient vehicles; higher gasoline prices achieved that. It was customer-driven.

Two years ago, a Calgary auto dealer displayed a six

hundred horsepower Camaro. Would it not have been better for GM to put that effort toward fuel efficiency?

European cars make our North American products look like a feeble attempt at pollution control. Europe is full of comfortable, clean diesel vehicles that travel at highway speeds with low fuel consumption. Numerous smaller European vehicles rate above sixty miles per gallon and there are plenty of full-sized family cars rated at or near fifty miles per gallon.

Honda is experimenting with a diesel Honda Accord projected to get 62.8 miles to the gallon. Loremo, a German automaker, had a car at the Geneva Auto Show claiming it would obtain 157 mpg — 1.5 litres per 100 kilometres.

Diesel cars run 20 to 40 per cent more fuel-efficiently and produce less greenhouse gas than petrol vehicles and are cheaper than hybrids or electric cars. Europe embraces diesel engines; California has laws to discourage them.

There is more that can be done to increase fuel efficiency. The use of carbon fibre would decrease the weight of cars while making the structure stronger and more resistant to corrosion. Adding more gears to the transmission would allow for faster acceleration with less horsepower while lowering engine speeds during highway travel.

Why not reintroduce the flywheel on passenger cars?

A flywheel the size of a hockey puck can reduce fuel consumption by one-fifth. Flywheels harvests and stores energy with the same approach that hybrids use to charge

batteries. Old flywheels required a large spinning mass; carbon fibre flywheels require speed and can endure rotations up to 60,000 RPM. Car trips near large North American cities puts us side by side with eight lanes of traffic all with occupants doing jobs or traveling somewhere. Any notion that this amount of transportation can suddenly stop without killing the economy and our rate of employment is nonsense.

Nothing in this message is to infer that carbon from oil is to be ignored. However, given the extraordinary requirement for transportation of goods and services and allowing that there is not, at this moment, a practical alternative for transportation, it is unrealistic and unfair to criticize oil without also challenging the users of oil.

While factories and homes cause greenhouse gasses, the biggest offender is the auto industry and it needs to spend more on efficiency, and less on speed and horsepower. Automobiles are big drivers of pollution. The auto industry is a major part of the problem so it needs to have a larger engagement in finding solutions.

As an aside, there is no need to drive with your knees above your ears to have fuel efficiency. There are comfortable and efficient family sized vehicles that are a huge improvement over most cars..

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

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Friday, May 16th & Saturday, May 17th No commercial sales.

Black sand wading pond for grandkids.

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Since moving to the Columbia Valley in 2006, I have been blessed with a growing business and a thriving creative life. As I expand my work as a professional photographer and achieve my goals, I continually reflect on how I can be of service to the people I meet.

I believe the moments and experiences I capture are precious… not only to the people I am capturing them for, but to their families and the generations that are still to come. I also believe that each of us, in every moment of our lives, are worthy of celebration. We all celebrate our connections with other humans, yet when do we really celebrate ourselves for who we are in this very moment? When do we honour the magnificence of being who we are each day? imagine what our world would look like if each of us believed that we are worthy of our dreams and desires. what if every pair of eyes that looked into a mirror, felt safe inside of that gaze and saw the truth... that who we are is enough. would we celebrate ourselves more? would we stand in our strength? know balance? accept joy? would we feel our worth?

The “love my light” series is a new style of portrait session I am offering. It is a place where you can celebrate your beauty,

stretch your wings and let your brilliance be known. It is a space to lean into your dreams and reconnect with your truth. It is both an unfolding and an embrace.

It is falling in love with your life, being proud of exactly who you are... and recognizing just how brightly you shine.

The intention of this series is to illuminate a beauty that is unique to each of us. I believe this is the essence of being human. I believe that loving ourselves first is the greatest gift we have to offer to others. It is inside of this self-love that we are free to stand courageously in our lives, to shine our light and to inspire growth. It is also my intention that this work stay with you. This experience is about more than one photo session, one day, one week that follows it… it’s about seeing yourself as you truly are and being ready to embody that brilliance in your daily life.

Sessions are available for booking in Invermere on June 7th and 8th from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Each booking includes hair and make-up with Brandy Hamilton and a two-hour photo session. Limited spaces are available and pre-booking is required, and “love my light” sessions begin at $400.

I am also offering a giveaway for one free session. If you know of someone who you feel is worthy of a “love my light” session, please nominate them by email with an introduction and how they are a perfect fit. Call 250-688-8888 or email info@kylabrown.com to book.

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YOUR MONEY

Teaching kids to save money Many parents are good at teaching children how to save to buy something they want, such as a new bicycle or video game. But how many parents teach kids to save for the truly long term?

Like all good habits, good financial habits should be developed from an early age to ensure success. Here are a few things to bear in mind when teaching children about saving money.

Saving to spend In today’s high debt environment, saving to spend is a lesson most people could stand to learn. It’s also an important one for children, as it can help them learn planning skills, even if they just receive an allowance. If they have a job, saving to spend is a great way to work towards a goal, as well as learning the pride of earning their own money and buying something all their own.

Care must be taken, however, to ensure children don’t get the impression that people only save money to buy things later. How many adults can admit they do this too? Introducing an aspect of saving to save can help put spending, and saving to spend, into perspective.

Saving to save One of the most significant financial lessons anybody can learn is to save for the sake of saving. It’s not the easiest or most fun thing to do, but it’s vital for

financial success.

What this means at its core is to consistently put money aside for your retirement. Not to buy a first home, or pay for a wedding or take a vacation, but for the time in your life when you are no longer earning income. The concept is simple — while you are working, you should tuck away a little for when you transition out of the work force.

Defined-benefit pension plans used to do this for people. Money disappeared off people’s paychecks, and it went relatively unnoticed. Nowadays pension plans are leaner, or completely absent. This makes long-term savings even more imperative.

How to do it The easiest way to build up a nest egg is to observe the basic principal touted in popular books like “The Wealthy Barber” and “The Richest Man in Babylon.”

There are two steps: save 10 per cent of every paycheck for retirement. The funds can be used to make Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) or Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) contributions.

The second step is perhaps even more important — plan life around the money that remains. That means avoiding overspending and consumer debt. As the old saying goes, it’s not how much money you make, but how much you keep. It doesn’t matter if a person makes a mil-

lion dollars a year if they chronically spend two million.

The benefit Aside from the benefit of making responsible choices, parents can expect that if their children save 10 per cent of their income, it is overwhelmingly likely that they will be able to retire at a comfortable age.

For example, a person who enters the work force at age 20 earning $50,000 annually, or $39,000 after deductions, could retire at age 57 and with the same income as when they were working, until age 85. Along with the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security, as well as a historically feasible six per cent annual rate of return, this is possible with saving only 10 per cent of one’s income.

Final thoughts Many parents worry about how responsible their children will grow up to be, with money and in other aspects of life. Raising a spendthrift isn’t ideal, but neither is raising a miser. The best answer lies in the middle. After all, isn’t moderation the key to success in most aspects of life?

Children who learn and apply good financial habits from an early age will likely have more freedom, time and energy as adults to live their best lives. Isn’t that what all parents want?

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Pynelogs: from private residence to performing arts centre

By Kathryn Gowling Special to The Pioneer Editor’s note: This article is the second in a series on the history of Pynelogs in honour of the historic building’s 100th anniversary this summer.

A number of celebrations are planned for this year — the one hundredth year since Pynelogs was built.

There have been many milestones in the life of Pynelogs as it has served many roles and has seen the physical changes associated. Building uses over time have included: a private residence, a memorial hospital, a seniors’ residence, a home for the mentally challenged and, eventually, a cultural heart as a dedicated art gallery, performance space and Columbia Valley Arts Council administration centre.

Pynelogs was named by its original owners Lady Elizabeth and Randolph Bruce for Pynes, England which was Lady Elizabeth’s hometown; and “logs” came from the type of construction material used.

Pynelogs was a private residence for Bruce for twelve years following the death of his bride. For approximately ten years to follow, it was mostly empty until, due to a growing demand for a new hospital, Bruce donated the former Pynelogs (building and property) to the District of Invermere for use as a hospital in 1936, to be named after Lady Elizabeth. Renovations to the existing floor plan were made, resulting in three

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LADY OF THE LAKE — Pynelogs was named after the hometown of Lady Elizabeth (above on swing, and in left inset), the wife of Randolph Bruce, who tragically died before the building was completed for the newly married couple. Below, a nurse holds a baby, presumably standing outside the Lady Elizabeth Memorial Hospital.

Photos courtesy of the Windermere Historical Society wards (ten beds), a nursery, cook’s quarters, staff dining, consultation room, office and bathing room.

There was a grand opening on May 12th, 1937, coinciding with the coronation day of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Lady Elizabeth Memorial Hospital served the community, performing both minor and major operations and attending to routine ailments. By 1954, the hospital became overcrowded and plans for a new hospital were made. The hospital building was boarded up and left to sit vacant for six years following the hospital’s closure until 1960 when a new use for the building was assigned.

In my next article, I will outline the subsequent uses for Pynelogs, the building and property. The birthday party for Pynelogs in July is just 70 days away.

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4846 Timber Ridge Road Windermere $1,675,000 Hand crafted Timber Ridge1 Vacation home on the ridge overlooking lake Windermere and its incredible views. This truly fantastic Vacation property has been made available to the public after many years of renovations and expansion. This post and beam four bedroom four bath Cottage offers seven outside decks/ living areas. Wonderful new kitchen with bird’s eye maple cabinets, all new stainless steel appliances, Granite counters, in floor heating under all the slate flooring, custom windows and doors from Calgary sash and door, custom hardwood flooring, three wood burning fireplaces.

The lower level is a full walkout with excellent lake views, custom bar for entertaining. and the list just goes on. This is a must see property. Call for your private viewing. MLS#2397748

1788 Victoria Avenue, Windermere $ 1,399,000

This 3.63 Acre property offers the owner endless possibilities, with Windermere Creek running through it, mountains all around and the beach just minutes away. A very special once in a lifetime property. MLS#2394998

#506, 2070 Summit Drive, Panorama $179,900

Top floor, 2 bedrooms, 2 bath condo overlooking the Valley and up the ski hill. This property offers a kitchen, 2 balconies, fireplace and eating area.

MLS#2216036

4791 Baille Grohman Avenue, Canal Flats $319,000

Wow, over half an acre of flat land, beautiful gardens, a 30’x30’shop/garage with loft and infra-red heating are all part of this classic pan abode cottage.

It sits on a full concrete basement with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a new kitchen. MLS#2391430

5032 Highway 93, Radium $ 59,000

This 0.41 acre lot of undisturbed ground ready for a commercial development on the Highway between Radium Hot Pools and downtown Radium. The property is zoned C1 Commercial and would be perfect for a tourist operation.

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#28, 2598 Mountainview Crescent, Invermere $439,900

Exceptional living space with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 fireplaces, large 2 vehicle garage, hardwood flooring, granite counters, stainless steel appliances. Includes 2 large decks overlooking the Rockies.

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5160 Riverside Drive, Fairmont $779,000

This property is a true custom work of art with rundle stone wood burning fireplace, granite counters, gas cook top, steam shower, 8 ft. doors, 3 large bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and includes a custom library. MLS#2394211

#214, 4769 Foresters Landing, Radium $194,900

This oversized 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit has fantastic views of the Rocky Mountains. The balcony is private and the master bedroom features a nook that gazes onto the Rockies. MLS#2394212

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8403 Richardson Crescent, Canal Flats $ 1,100,000 Fantastic waterfront property offering 0.72 of an acre of land overlooking Columbia Lake and the Purcell Mountains. This cottage offers 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a great open floor plan and gourmet kitchen. Includes covered porches & large sun deck.

MLS#2396029 1210 – 9th Avenue, Invermere $299,000

Walk with ease to downtown, the beach, the Hospital or just 3 blocks to schools. The home features 2 bedrooms up plus full kitchen, 2 separate entrances and full bathroom. Lower level has 1 bedroom suite and 2 separate entrances. MLS#2394245

883 Glen Eagle Drive, Fairmont $329,000

One floor living with an open floor plan. This home offers 3 nice size bedrooms, large great room with wood burning fireplace, open kitchen and dining area that leads out to a fully landscaped yard & patio. Complete with 2 vehicle garage & underground sprinklers. MLS#2394448

2121 Pinetree Place, Invermere $419,000

This property offers 3 bedrooms on the main floor and 1 on the lower level plus 3 bathrooms. The open living area attaches onto the kitchen and dining area.

The master offers an ensuite with tub, shower and walk-in closet. The lower level includes family & games room. MLS#2394685

5134 Wilder Loop Road, Fairmont $599,000

This home is on 0.34 acres in the classic Wilder cul-de-sac. The home comes with 3 large bedrooms, including a main floor master, 3 bathrooms, hardwood flooring, vaulted ceilings, granite counters, a large eat-in kitchen and stainless steel appliances. MLS#2394743

Lot #48, 2592 Ledgerock Ridge, Invermere $99,000

Just under a quarter acre of level building lot with views of the Rocky Mountains. This lot has all town services at the property line. The land backs onto a small greenbelt and the rear yard faces West for the late day sunset.

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4870 Riverview Gate Road, Fairmont $339,900

Fantastic recreational cottage, 4 large bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, large open living and family rooms, great screened in porch and all within minutes of world class golfing, skiing, boating, hiking plus the famous Fairmont Hot Springs pools. MLS#2396292

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A GOLDEN MOMENT — The Residences at Fairmont Ridge Team comprised of (left to right) Steve Page, Bryn Tourond, Tim Tourond and Andrea Tubbs enjoy some air time during the annual Turn Copper into Gold Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce fundraiser held at Mountainside Golf Course on Monday, May 12th. For more on the event, see page 2.

Photo by Dave McGrath

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Alchemy achieved!

This year’s Turn Copper into Gold golf tournament at the Mountainside Course in Fairmont Hot Springs on Monday, May 12th was a huge success, according to Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce executive director Susan Clovechok.

“Everything co-operated and came together so well,” she said. “Great service, great weather, and a fun group of people!”

The event, an annual fundraiser for the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, raised in the neighbourhood of $25,000 with 109 participants registered. The Fairmont Lions’ Club provided volunteers while Fairmont Hot Springs resort staff offered a level of service that, according to Mrs. Clovechok, was “phenomenal.”

Roughly $21,000 worth of auction items were donated to the event’s silent auction, which meant those bidding received really great value for their prizes, she said. Clockwise from top left: Panorama Mountain Village Team (left to right) Sean Wall, Adam Hopper, Scott Morgan and Bill Kirkpatrick ready for their game; Carole and Don Seable (standing) with Brian Daviduke (crouching) intently eye the golf ball of their Fairmont Villa Management Team Member David Dupont (putting); RCMP Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac tries to get out of jail.

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The Springs aims to grow junior golf

By Andrea Tubbs Special to The Pioneer Tuesday, May 13th saw the kick off to a six-week “Learn to Golf” partnership program among The Springs Golf Course, Radium Rotary Sunrise Club and Edgewater Elementary School with refreshments provided by Coke.

The program arose through Radium Resort’s commitment to grow the game of golf and a fundraising opportunity for the Radium Rotary Sunrise Club through holein-one events at the Radium golf courses to raise funds to cover the transportation costs for the students. Wilda Schab, general manager of Radium Resort and a member of the Radium Rotary Sunrise Club, is extremely pleased to see this program come to fruition.

“It feels good to work together for the benefit of the students,” she said.

Each Tuesday for the next six weeks, 24 Grade 5 to 7 students from Edgewater Elementary School will have the opportunity to learn the basics of golf. The Springs Golf Academy instructors will introduce the game and teach golf

etiquette, safety, grip, stance, posture and alignment, full swing, putting and chipping. The students will gain a level of comfort in playing the game and demystifying what can be an intimidating environment — even for an adult!

Brent Taylor, PGA Professional and Director of Golf at The Springs, and his two CPGA and LPGA instructors — Kris Cunningham and Shelley Thomsen — are fully behind this initiative.

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By Joshua Estabrooks Special to The Pioneer

TEACHING TECHNIQUE —The Learn to Golf partnership program delivered by Radium Rotary Sunrise Club, Springs Golf Course and Edgewater Elementary is teaching golf skills to Grade 5 and 7 students over the next six weeks.

Photos by Andrea Stubbs “With the array of outdoor sport opportunities in our area we wanted to reach out to local students and bring them to the course so they could see and feel firsthand what golf is all about,” said Mr. Taylor. “Plus, learning from a golf professional at a young age exposes the students to a career that they might not yet have realized existed.”

The principal at Edgewater Elementary, Darryl Turner, is encouraged by the inaugural program, noting “every school I have worked at I have had some form of golf. I’m excited for the lessons we have lined up with The Springs.”

It is planned for the partnership program to continue on a yearly basis, with in-school golf equipment also provided to the school for all grade levels to use throughout the school year.

The golf industry is one of the largest employers in the Columbia Valley and draws in thousands of visitors each year. Junior golf programming in the form of camps or lessons is available at the majority of golf courses in the area throughout the golf season.

Radium Resort runs Junior golf camps throughout the summer and participates in “Bring a Kid to the Course Week” each July.

This year, the dates are July 7th to 13th.

If your love affair with your golf cart has hit a rough patch and the only thing that will save your relationship is a good old-fashioned repair job or tune-up, there is now a business in the valley to serve all your golf cart-specific needs.

Kool Karts owner Jake Cameron, a former investor turned semi-retired entrepreneur, has lived in the valley for 10 years. He estimates that around 400 privately owned carts reside in the valley, but currently there is nowhere to service or repair them — or buy new ones, for that matter.

“There are some guys who work on them, but there isn’t a golf cart-specific business in the valley that deals with sales and service,” he said.

Mr. Cameron has worked for golf courses in the past maintaining carts and is in touch with both of the popular golf cart brands that supply the local golf courses. A franchise or sales centre is something he may pursue in the future, he said.

“I am dealing with one of the major dealers in Calgary, so I do offer sales and service on new carts as well,” he added. “We are investigating the possibility of having a dealership here, too.”

Currently, Mr. Cameron is getting himself familiar with the major golf cart manufacturers and spreading the word about his new venture.

His rates will be variable depending on the job, and he is able to do house calls for most work.

If the job requires a shop, Mr. Cameron said he has access to one in Athalmer and a flat shop rate would apply.

Cart customization is another aspect of the Kool Karts business that Cameron is especially excited about, as it allows his creativity to be on par with his service. So don’t send your cart out to pasture just yet; give Kool Karts a call at 250-2700379 or send an email to jakecameron@shaw.ca .

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Copper Point: two courses, one club Located in British Columbia’s beautiful Winder- camps, the Tim Hortons Junior Camps run May and mere Valley, Copper Point Golf Club is one of the newest June while the Nike Junior Camps run July and August. championship courses in the Kootenay Rockies.

For a girls’ night out, Ladies Night is every ThursThe Ridge Course consists of 18 spectacular holes with no Par 5s. The only thing short about this course day, and includes a one-hour clinic on the range, nine is the time it takes to play. One of the most scenic and holes of golf and a social after the round!

On Wednesday, May 28th, don’t miss free golf leschallenging courses in the valley! Every Monday morning is Senior’s Morning at The Ridge — $25 per player sons at Copper Point. Book your 15-minute quick fix with one of our four PGA of BC Golf Professionals. includes use of golf carts.

As well, “Whacky Wednesdays” takes place at The With each lesson, you’ll receive a voucher to play either Ridge, also $25 per player (call the golf shop for select The Ridge or The Point for just $15, valid June 2nd to June 5th, 2014. As for The View Restaurant (which oftee times and further information). fers fantastic 180 degree views of The Point Course) every And everyday is “9 and Dine” for $40 per player.

Friday is Buffet Night.

The renowned Point Visit our web site to Course should not be view the weekly features. missed. Play the course that Need catering? From hosted the 2013 BC Amafour to 1,000 people, we teur Championships and can do it all! No time to the Final Round! cook? No problem. We Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornhave a large selection frozen market food, from ings is Senior’s Morning hot wings to lasagna and — $40 per player includes turkey pot pies to salads. use of golf carts (contact Visit www.copthe golf shop for select tee perpointgolf.com for times and further infor- The Ridge Course at Copper Point Golf Club more information. mation). As for summer

Windermere Valley will win you over Windermere Valley Golf Course is an 18-hole facility and plays to a par of 66. The course is located in Windermere. We offer excellent teaching programs, a fully stocked pro shop, a licensed restaurant, and a friendly, laid-back atmosphere that will definitely win you over.

Our rates are very competitive, ranging from $27 to $34.95 for 18 holes. We also offer 10 round punch cards at a reduced rate.

Our Men’s Night is extremely popular and runs between 1:30 and 4 p.m. on Thursdays. Women’s Day starts at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. We strive to promote junior golf in the valley and therefore offer children 15 and under the ability to play after 2 p.m. for free with a paying adult — this is a 1:1 ratio. We also offer three-day junior clinics running throughout July and August.

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This wonderfully appointed 4 bedroom(Toby unit) condo truly looks like it did on day one! Vaulted pine ceiling and hardwood floors, wood fireplace, beach and recreational facility access, close to golf course. Furnishings and Motorboat (approx 75 hrs.) are included. Great Mountain Views and private deck. MLS#2396962

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This is a superior location on Fort Point in Invermere , low traffic neighborhood and walking distance to the beach and down town. Large E and W facing decks. Extra large Master suite with two en-suites. Open living concept and views from all windows.

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Akiskinook Resort with all its mature fir trees and loads of green space is the perfect place for friends and family. Private beach, boat launch, marina, recreation centre, basketball courts. Very reasonable strata fees. Comes fully furnished and well maintained. 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms. New appliances, carpets, and fireplace, 2 decks and is situated only a stone’s throw from the rec-centre. MLS#2394255

This one bedroom condo has everything you are looking for. Great location, close to parks, downtown , the hospital and walking distance to all major necessities in Invermere. The mountain views from your deck or grassed yard is everything you could want from this low maintenance living home. Great opportunity for a first time home buyer, family or all the way to a retired couple wanting relaxed living. MLS#2396146

3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home. This property is close to parks and schools for young families and has potential for an extra bedroom and bathroom, which will only build equity and value into this home. Located on 13th Ave it is still within a 10 minute walk to down town so all those recreational buyers should think about this great potential to be in Invermere at a great price. MLS#2396168

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$337,500

$589,000

$599,000

$739,000

Immaculately maintained rancher home in Castle Rock Estates with over 3,000 developed square feet to enjoy. This home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a fully developed walk-out basement with plenty of room for family and friends. You will definitely love the custom kitchen and adjoining bright great room that leads onto the large west facing sun deck and private backyard. MLS# 2396463

This brand new home awaits you and your family with 3 bedrooms and space galore.

Open living area on the upper floor allows you amazing southern views from the large deck. You will be able to enjoy the beauty of a two way rock fireplace from either the living room area or outside on the spacious deck. This is completed with access to the Lakeview Meadows Recreation Center. MLS#2215903

Beautiful, heartwarming very well kept Heritage Log Home. Located in Windermere on 0.3 acre lot overlooking the lake and the mountains. Hidden Bay boat slip comes with the home. Screened porch, large deck with beautiful vistas, Clear fir flooring, handcrafted int. doors and two car garage. This truly is a gem. MLS#2397279

Lovingly maintained Timber Ridge home. Timber Ridge community beach. Large great room with western exposure. Over 650 sq’ of deck. Large master bedroom and en-suite on main. Two bedrooms on the upper floor and plenty of room for guests downstairs.

Attached 23x20 garage. MLS#2397291

Magnificent view of Lake Windermere, Rocky Mountains and Invermere from your living room, deck or hot tub. Best location in town. Four fireplaces. Four bathrooms.

Deep double garage will fit boat trailer. MLS#2395508

Spacious townhome with double garage. This beautifully finished bungalow townhome with a fully finished walkout basement is ideal for your large family recreational home or residence. Rock fireplace, vaulted ceilings, open concept living, dining and kitchen. New engineered hardwood floor. See the pictures then see it in person. You won’t regret it. MLS#2396722

8.8 acres, fantastic views of both Columbia Lake and Windermere Lake. Easy access adjacent to Mountainside Golf Course. Custom built with an eye to detail. Multiple decks, enclosed porch to enjoy the views. Irrigated gardens surround the home.

Fenced vegetable garden too. Subdivision possibilities. MLS#2395143

Amazing opportunity to own in Timber Ridge phase 2 has come. This like new home has everything a recreational or full time owner would like. 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms Underground sprinklers and vaulted ceilings are just the start with this home. MLS#2397322

For those who appreciate seclusion, privacy and nature. This off the beaten path 156 acres has a quaint but modern cabin with propane and solar power. A labour of love by the owner waiting for you to appreciate for a lifetime. Wildlife at your doorstep, mixed forest of pine, fir and birch. 40 minutes from Radium. MLS#2390567

Located in quiet and beautiful Juniper Heights. Addition for a den and kitchen nook.

Maintained with loving care by long time owner. Newer propane furnace, hot water tank and stove. Storage shed and large heated workshop. MLS#2397208

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May 16, 2014

Hit the greens at Spur Valley Golf Resort Relax... you’re at Spur Valley Greens! Discover our beautiful ninehole golf course. Enjoy pristine conditions and beautiful greens throughout four Par 4s, four Par 3s and a finishing hole Par 5.

The course layout lets you use every club in your bag, including your sand wedge in our white silica sand bunkers, and can be played comfortably in two hours. Power and pull carts are available. Our practice facility includes a driving range that drops 100 feet into the valley below, a practice green and a bunker.

Our licensed restaurant — The Luxor Creek Cantina — serves fantastic homemade Mexican and barbecue specialty dishes that everyone in your

group or family will love. Great gluten-free options are available.

What’s new for 2014? Our suspended silica sand bunker beside the pond on Hole #5 is now in play, and exciting new additions at the clubhouse include a covered patio and expanded pro shop.

We will be featuring plenty of great new merchandise from golf clubs and shoes to clothing and accessories.

Save big on Tuesdays and Wednesdays — only $15 for nine holes all season long. We also have memberships and 10/20 pass books available. Don’t miss the Mr. & Mrs. Open Tournament on July 12th.

Come enjoy golf with us! Visit www.spurvalley.com for details.

Edgewater Hilltop Par 3: sharpen your short game Edgewater Hilltop Par 3 is celebrating its 20th anniversary on June 29th, 2014. To complement our course, we are opening an RV Park with seven iconic lots with full hookups.

Our well-maintained course has professional tees, boxes and greens, sand and water hazards, and a different challenge on each hole. There is a fully stocked clubhouse with a great reputation for its homemade food. Our kitchen offers light meals, snacks, hot and cold beverages, and homemade soups and pies. We are also licensed for beer, wine and coolers.

This season we have added gift items for sale in our clubhouse to anyone wanting to shop. There is handcrafted sterling silver jewelry from the Yukon, pewter jewelry from Quebec, miscellaneous watches and jewelry, leather bags, framed art by a renowned Ontario photographer, outdoor solar lights and handcrafted aprons for adults and kids.

Edgewater Hilltop Par 3 is 10 minutes North of Radium Hot Springs on Highway 95 towards Golden (just north of the town of Edgewater on the highway) and is surrounded by the breathtaking Rocky and Purcell Mountains.

Visit www.edgewaterhilltopgolf.com.

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EAT. PLAY. LOVE. 18 glorious holes carved from the best of Mother Nature.

Holes that will challenge your nerve and ones that leap your game to another level.

Fine dining that is an unexpected welcome. And service unmatched within the realm of an 18 hole day.

Contact Jake Cameron at 250-270-0379 or jakecameron@shaw.ca For Information & Tee-Times Phone 250-347-6500 Or Email: golf@spurvalley.com ‘/Spur Valley’ @SpurValley

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Join us for world-class golf and fine dining at Eagle Ranch Resort.

Book your tee time or make reservations at EagleRanchResort.com or by calling 1.877.877.3889.

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May 16, 2014

Congratulations

Michael Midyette

on earning your Business Diploma with a specialization in Professional Golf Management from Lethbridge College and for being awarded the 2013 Apprentice of the Year for the Kootenays/North region from the PGA of BC. We are all very proud of you!

To book lessons with Michael or register for one of his summer junior golf clinics phone the Windermere Valley Golf Course at 250-342-3004 today.

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GOLFING GREATNESS — Concept drawing of the new Greywolf Clubhouse. Image by Panorama Mountain Village

YEAR-ROUND RV & PARK MODEL LOTS FOR SALE

Along the Dutch Creek in a quiet forest setting, this gated community with paved roads offers 5,000 to 13,000 square foot treed lots. Each lot backs onto a green space which can be up to several hundred feet. Deep serviced for year-round use with water, sewer, 70 amp power, cable TV and high speed internet.

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Greywolf golf improves with GPS carts and new clubhouse Greywolf golf course opens today (Friday, May 16th) and is currently undergoing huge changes in preparation for the grand opening of its new clubhouse this summer. Golfers will soon enjoy the new multimillion dollar clubhouse that is in the final stages of construction. In addition, Greywolf is introducing a new fleet of golf carts with Visage GPS technology to improve the overall Greywolf experience even further.

Enhancing the golfing experience at Greywolf is a priority for Totem Golf, the new owners of Greywolf.

Totem Golf has invested in a new fleet of 2014 Club Car Precedent golf carts, fitted with Visage GPS tracking devices. The 86-cart fleet features new navigation and a user-friendly software platform to provide golfers with more information to enhance the Greywolf experience.

“All the changes are exciting,” says Justin Brown, director of golf at Greywolf. “It feels like we’re building a brand new golf course. We are starting with a fantastic product and implementing the necessary finishing touches to take the golf course to the next level.”

Greywolf ’s new clubhouse will open in July and will feature underground cart storage, club storage, full service locker rooms, a 2,000 square foot Pro Shop and one of the most outstanding dining facilities in the area.

Brown continues, “In 2013, pace of play was excellent thanks to our player assistant team. The new fleet of Club Carcarts with GPS will assist them even further to ensure golfers can enjoy a 4.5-hour round.”

During a round, a messaging function will enable direct communication between Greywolf staff and the

golfer. The new system will allow golfers to view yardages from tee to the green along with carry distances over hazards and bunkers. Visage will also allow players to monitor their own pace of play and pre-order their lunch to pick up at the turn.

“We’ve invested a lot into the facility since purchasing the golf course in March 2013 including paving cart paths, performing extensive drainage work, investing in a new fleet of golf carts, and of course building the new clubhouse” says Brown. “Our goal is to create a phenomenal golfing experience that appeals to both men and women of all ages and skill levels.”

Designed by Canadian architect Doug Carrick who has built many of Canada’s best courses, Greywolf is currently rated the #7 Best Public Golf Course in Canada by Score Golf Magazine.

“Our intention is to be Canada’s #1 rated golf course,” says Brown.

It is home to “Cliffhanger” one of the most dramatic par 3 holes in the world. Stay and play packages are now available through Panorama Mountain Village.

The Greywolf Getaway Package bundles lodging at Panorama with rounds of golf at Greywolf, creating an affordable package.

This offer is available from May 16th through to October 6th. Golf enthusiasts will save up to 30 percent on lodging when five or more nights are booked before May 30th.

To learn more about Greywolf, visit www.greywolfgolf.com .

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May 16, 2014

Relaxing rounds awaits in Radium Hot Springs The Resort Course at Radium Resort is entering an exciting new phase, with three incredible new holes (since 2012) and reconfigured routing. Genuine by nature precisely describes the Resort Course, which now boasts four sets of tees measuring from 6,071 to 5,255 yards and a par of 71, featuring dazzling vistas, exceptional conditioning and the player-friendly attributes you’ve always loved. Those who appreciated the shorter mountain course

can continue to play from a similar length with an improved golf experience.

After finishing your round on the Resort Course, check out the new additions to the menu for 2014 at the Resort Restaurant and enjoy the picturesque patio location next to the course. Put the Resort Course on your golf schedule this year; you will be glad you did.

Perched high atop the Columbia Valley Wetlands, The Springs has been

The Springs Course at Radium Resort

The Resort Course at Radium Resort

“wowing” golfers for over 25 years with its breathtaking scenery, world class design and exceptional service. Featuring go-forbroke Par 5s, heroic tee shots over ravines, and a terrific quartet of Par 3s, this compelling layout never gets old. Accordingly, The Springs has earned its reputation as one of Canada’s premier golf destinations.

Consistently rated as one of B.C.’s top courses and recently included in the list of top 59 public courses in Canada, The

Springs offers exceptional golf in a spectacular setting, including a fully stocked pro shop and ample practice facility.

That same feeling of “wow” definitely extends to The Springs’ patio where your beer will taste that much better as you soak in the unobstructed and panoramic view of the Columbia River and its wetlands, the Purcell Mountains to the west and the imposing Rockies to the east — arguably the valley’s best patio!

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“The Yard Doctor” • Award winning and • Assessment/evaluation experienced indoor plants and outdoor • Reasonable rates plants • Affordable creative ideas • Specializing in condo • Testing light/Ph condition enhancement

Phone 250-342-7057 For your appointment and evaluation

“Wouldn’t you want to upgrade the value of your residence?

It starts with the aesthetic presentation of your home.”

Al Lagadin, B.Sc, B.Ed (retired gardener, Copper Point Golf Course)

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Triple the fun at Fairmont Resort Fairmont Hot Springs Resort — one of Canada’s favourite family resorts — stands apart from all other resorts in the area, offering three distinct golf courses addressing all levels of player. Indulge in 45 holes of golf at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort!

Mountainside Golf Course: Offering a variety of rates, from a Rise and Shine round that includes breakfast to the popular Play 45, which combines our other two courses.

One low rate for 45 holes played over 48 hours.

Riverside Golf Course: Riverside is a popular, walkable course suited to all levels. The Golf Shop carries the best selection of ladies golf and resort wear in the region.

Riverside hosts the Golf Learning Centre, which offers instruction for all levels of player. Clinics are offered all season for adults and new this year is the Fairmonster Junior Program. The Centre has added the TrackMan Swing Analyzer (check out www.trackmangolf.com). TrackMan is the leading swing analysis tool in the golf world. Contact our CPGA Professionals at 778-5258001 to book.

Creekside Par 3 Golf : Creekside offers one of the best entertainment values for the whole family!

A relaxed course where the focus is one hundred per cent on fun.

For more information on all three resort golf courses, visit www. fairmonthotsprings.com/golf .

Mountainside Golf Course

Riverside Golf Course

Creekside Golf Course

Golf at Coys ‘til the cows come home Coys Par 3 is a picturesque, challenging, unique nine-hole course located south of Fairmont Hot Springs that offers all golfers, whether you’re a beginner or an expert, a unique golfing experience.

The perfect fairways and pristine greens nestled in the heart of Coys Par 3 the Columbia Valley will help create wonderful memories that will last forever. And the Clubhouse at Coy’s has become a local favourite! Food specials are offered every day of the week. Enjoy a breakfast buffet when you golf weekends; a burger and golf on Sundays;

Mondays are discount days for seniors; hungry players should plan on steak, ribs or chicken ‘n’ golf on Tuesdays and Thursdays; Wednesdays are men’s golf nights; Thursday nights are for the ladies, and a Ribs ‘n’ Golf special makes Fridays at Coys the best way to kick-start your weekend. Enjoy all your meals in our new enclosed deck with majestic views all around.

On the course itself, new for 2014 are a beautiful new tee box on Hole #2 and a redesigned and rebuilt driving range. Visit www. coyspar3.ca for more information.

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May 16, 2014

Tony’s Greek Grill CRANBROOK COURSE — (Above) Holes #1 and #14 at theWildstone Golf Course. (Below) Wildstone offers an innovative golf program designed to make it easy and affordable for youngsters and teens to take up the game.

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Tony’s Greek Grill

Wildstone Junior Knights Golf Team preparing to take to the battlefield

OPEN MAY 17TH

Wildstone Golf Course in Cranbrook is set to welcome Junior Knights to the roundtable as part of an innovative junior golf program designed to make it easy and affordable for youngsters and teens to take up the game.

Following in the footsteps of the legendary Black Knight, Gary Player, whose team at Black Knight Design created one of the most stunning battlegrounds in Canada, Wildstone is prepared to lead the charge when it comes to growing the game. The spectacular resort-styled course is hoping to be invaded by young golfers in the coming weeks and throughout the summer as it launches the Wildstone Junior Knights Golf Team.

“We’re looking to create a nonstructured, flexible program so young players and teens can frequent Wildstone and feel like they are part of a team,” said Chris Andrews, Wildstone's general manager. “We’d like them to be able to come out and meet up with other junior golfers who are developing a passion for the game and let them grow and play together in groups.”

For a $60 fee to join the Wildstone Junior Knights Golf Team, kids receive a team t-shirt, a lesson from Head Professional Dave Linardic, a 10-bucket range card, and entry into a Junior Knights tournament. Junior Knights are also eligible for a special walk-on team rate of $9 for nine holes or $18 for 18 holes any day after noon. A $29 junior rate applies to all advanced tee

time bookings for juniors and players aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult, who doesn’t necessarily have to play.

“We’re encouraging grandparents, families, young golfers, teens and their friends to enjoy learning and playing the game of golf at Wildstone by creating an experience that is fun and af-

fordable for youngsters and teens,” Linardic said.

There is no set schedule. Junior Knights play any time after 12 noon seven days a week and they will be welcomed to come out before that to work on improving their games on the range and practice putting area.

“We hope to see them bringing out their friends, encouraging each other, growing as a group and pushing each other to learn and play better,” Andrews added.

All Wildstone Junior Knights

team members will receive a golf lesson that will focus on proper golf course etiquette, how to practice properly and the basics of the golf swing and putting. They will be asked to sign a creed committing to respecting the game and facilities to become official members of the Wildstone Roundtable.

Head Professional Dave Linardic offers a variety of engaging programs, clinics and camps for young golfers including the popular SNAG (Starting New at Golf) program for kids just getting into the game; Level 1 and Level 2 Junior Camps; the Black Knight Teen Camp; and Girls at Wildstone 101. All juniors play for free after 5 p.m. at Wildstone with a paid adult.

Canada’s one and only Black Knight Design features a very walkable and player friendly layout with spectacular Rocky Mountain views and superior conditioning. The gently rolling Par-72 routing plays from five sets of tees measuring 7,127 yards from the tips, 6,669 yards for Blue, 6,233 for White, 5,629 for Red and 4,947 from the forward Gold tees. Prime time 2014 green fees are $65 Monday through Thursday and $75 Friday through Sunday, plus GST with twilight fees, junior rates and seven-day passes.

For more information about junior programs and the Wildstone Junior Knights Team, please contact Head Professional Dave Linardic at 250-489-1282. Visit www.WildstoneGolf.com for more information.

In Fairmont

In Fairmont

• Donair • Souvlaki • falafel • Spanakopita • kalamari • greek salad • Hamburgers and more!

• Fresh Fruit Smoothies • Frozen Yogurt • Hard Ice Cream • Milk Shakes

5009 Hot Springs Road 250-345-6661

Check out our Mountain Skills School!

• Intro to Kayaking Weekend (June 7th - 8th) HURRY! – Only 2 spots remaining Discounts • Learn to Rock Climb (2 days) for early • Trip Planning, Navigation, and registrati on!

Survival training • 20 hr. & 40hr. Wilderness First Aid

Join us for a guided adventure this summer

• Day Hikes • Multi Day Camp based trips • Backpacking

• Mountain Bike Shuttles & Tours • Rappelling

Custom trips and transportation available as well

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May 16, 2014

SUMMER STARTS NOW! FEATURE PROPERTIES FOR SALE

Glenn Pomeroy Representative

Maxwell Realty Invermere/Panorama 1214 7th Avenue, Invermere

INVERMERE

WINDERMERE ‘Separate yourselves from the pack!’

802 15th Street

mls 2389940 • $639,000 Spectacular lake and mountain views.

3 bedrooms, 3 baths.

Close to lake, downtown.

4695 Government Street mls 2395474 • $979,000 5 bedrooms, 4 baths.

Lake views, close to the beach.

Have to see yard, garage/shop.

801 Westridge Drive

1660 Victoria Ave

mls 2214171 • $599,000 4 bedroom, 4 bath family home.

Close to schools, parks, trails.

Very well maintained.

mls 2396504 • $1,400,000 Includes Boat Moorage Unique 3 bedroom, 4 bath log home Too many features to list Unbelievable garage/shop, yard

107 Westridge Drive

4761 Nelles Cres

mls 2396341 • $599,000 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, heated garage/studio.

Private lane access, lots of parking.

Awesome views

mls 2395211 • $ 599,000 Country charmer and large shop on 1.5 acres.

Spacious, private setting.

Close to lake, golf, quadding.

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS

#36 640 Upper Lakeview Rd.

#425 400 Bighorn Blvd.

mls 2395204 • $529,000 Large 4 bedroom, 3 bath bungalow.

Ideal family or shared ownership home.

Close to golf, lake.

mls 2218137 • $66,500 Bighorn Meadows ¼ share (13 weeks).

1 bedroom, 1 bath.

Fantastic get-away.

#206 880 Lakeview Drive

8018 McIntosh Loop Road

mls 2394909 • $499,000 High end condo bordering Copper Point.

3 bedrooms, 3 baths.

Lock and leave lifestyle at its best

mls 2396593 $629,000 Spectacular 1.2 acres bordering Radium Resort Golf Course Very well kept family home 3 (pot. 5) bedrooms, 3 baths

FAIRMONT/COLUMBIA LAKE

PARSON 2940 Allan Road

mls 2392392 • $1,295,000 Spectacular timber frame mountain home.

6 acres with stunning views all around.

Unlimited outdoor recreation opportunties.

INVERMERE 1118 10th Street R2 Lot $152,500 113 Westridge Dr. $162,500

Cell: (250) 270-0666 Office: (250) 341-6044 glennpomeroy@shaw.ca www.glennpomeroyrealtor.ca

LOTS FOR SALE:

COLUMBIA LAKE Lot 37 Bella Vista Estates $99,900 Lot 15 Columbia Ridge Estates $550,000

5938 Columbia Lake Road mls 2214754 • $799,000 4 bedroom executive home on 1 acre.

High end finishing throughout.

Close to Fairmont amenities.

BRISCO 4929 Nelson Rd $125,000

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691 Lakeview Road, Windermere $ 1,250,000

823 Lakeview Meadows Green, Windermere $ 1,295,000

This lakefront cabin offers 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open kitchen and living area, very solid concrete boat house and 75 feet of wonderful open waterfront. This property is perfect for the new family to take over. See your Realtor today!

This home offers 4 large bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a master bedroom on the main floor, an oversized garage, hardwood flooring and granite counters in the kitchen and bath, wine cellar, custom bar, 3 fireplaces and the list goes on.

MLS#2396447

MLS#2396408 1460 18th Street, Invermere $394,000

Excellent family home, in a great location for the kids with all three schools an easy walk away. The home offers five bedrooms, with three on the upper floor and a master ensuite, large eat-in kitchen, and open family room with large bright south facing windows. The lower level has a second kitchen , full bathroom, two large bedrooms and a great open family room, also a separate entrance which is great for an in-law suite or for when all the friends and family visit. The rear yard is all fenced and perfect for dogs and the safety of the kids. This property is in a quiet cul-de-sac and will allow for a family to grow. MLS 2397610

5164 Riverside Close, Fairmont $599,000

Located in the gated community of Aviation Estates, this Ranch style home comes with hardwood flooring, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, oversized garage to fit an RV and wonderful open floor plan. The property needs some finishing but final decisions are yours. MLS#2394837

1704 – 15th Avenue, Invermere $389,000

This property has had a major rebuild & is beautiful with 3 bedrooms on the upper floor and 2 custom bathrooms. All new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, hardwood flooring, wood burning fireplace, new siding & roof/windows. MLS#2396294

#2, 405 – 12th Avenue, Invermere $299,000

This 3 bedroom, 2 and a half bathroom is in the heart of Invermere. Close to all amenities Invermere has to offer. Quiet street and beautiful mountain views.

You can have it all! MLS#2396411

1530 – 3rd Avenue, Invermere $464,000

Location, location, location and Fort Point has it all. This meticulously maintained property is perfect for the family cottage with 4 bedrooms, 2 updated bathrooms, open kitchen and living area and a great family room on the lower level. MLS#2396851

#40, 8634 Hwy 93/95, Dry Gulch $115,000

Looking for more room for your first home? This wonderful mobile home has been very well cared for and with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, great open kitchen/dining area this place is fantastic! The rear offers a hot tub, large deck with great privacy. MLS#2396937

1350 Canyon View Road, Invermere $549,000

Looking into the future, this custom 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom custom built straw & timber frame home has the artistry of a straw home & beauty of the timber frame. The straw offers deep window wells and excellent R-value.

MLS#2396972

1717 – 6th Avenue, Invermere $399,000

Great beach house overlooking Kinsman beach and the location is perfect to walk up town for the coffee at the Bakery. The cottage offers 4 bedrooms, a wonderful walkout lower level with a great flat yard for everyone to play on. MLS#2397225

1709 Windermere Loop Road, Windermere $649,000 Wolf Crescent, Invermere Rural $239,000

This is the time to buy and this is the unit. This half duplex has a new roof, windows and hardwood flooring, deck & glass railings & a great basement developed professionally. This property offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, laundry area and office. MLS#2396432

One floor home that offers a wonderful master bedroom on the main floor, open floor plan with incredible views of the Purcell mountains and Windermere Golf Course. The lower level is bright with 2 bedrooms and 2 large entertainment areas all with in floor heat. MLS#2397227

Carpenters Lane Development Lots 1570 - 14th Street, Invermere

Carpenter’s Lane, a Quiniscoe Homes development for the true craftsman with the best of technology, wonderful views, central to schools and within walking distance to the downtown core. These properties are environmentally aware. Starting at $68,000 +GST.

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

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Your weekly guide to valley trails Scott Postlethwaite

Residential, Commercial Electric Furnace and Hot Water Tank Repair and Service For All Your Electrical Needs

CVCC Contractor/ Trade Builder of the Year 2008

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1710 10th Avenue – Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

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7 th Ann

Garage Sale

All proceeds go to the care and support of companion animals in our communities.

Gently used items will be accepted until June 13th, 2014.

Call Teryl at 250-342-2182 or ICAN at 250-341-7888 to arrange drop-off of your items *Please note, we cannot accept tires, TVs or large appliances!

Join us at Deck Properties, 101 Industrial Road #2 (across from the vet’s office)

Saturday, June 21st and Sunday, June 22nd, 2014 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

ICAN: Rescuing, sheltering, and rehoming companion animals since 2007.

Storage donated by Deck Properties Limited.

• www.icanbc.com • info@canbc.com • 250-341-7888

Patty’s Greenhouse and Market Garden

We are open in Brisco Come for the drive and check out the greenhouse

10% off PERENNIALS

Open Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

250-341-1087 • www.pattysgreenhouse.com

Family Resource Centre

Affordable Rental Housing in Invermere available May 15th

Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance Welcome to the first edition of “Trailblazers,” a weekly column to inform residents and visitors on where to go for a great trail experience. Whether you want to get out for a run, walk, hike or bike ride, over the summer we’ll provide a new trail suggestion each week including what activities are best suited for that trail, how to get there and a photo of one of the more picturesque spots along the way.

The weekly Trailblazers will be submitted by the

Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance, an alliance of eight groups in the valley who work to expand and maintain the region’s trail network together. As the summer progresses, we will publish trail information including directions to each trailhead, elevation gain, distance, length, difficulty, photos and a narrative about what you will experience along the way. Our future plans include placing “QR” codes at trailheads and on sign posts, so if you forget to bring a map or you lose your way, you will be able to scan the code with a smart phone, download the map and learn more about the trail and surrounding area.

The Columbia River Greenways Alliance (CRGA/ Greenways) is a non-profit organization, based out of the Columbia Valley, that has been working to develop a network of trails to connect valley communities since 2000.

Visit www.greenways.ca to find out more.

Happy Trails!

Crazy Soles run kicks off TREK

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The valley’s longest-standing trail run is back again, promising to be better than ever this year, much to the delight of Kootenay trail runners eager to kick off the competitive running season.

The annual Crazy Soles Nipika Trail Run is now in its seventh year and is set for Saturday, May 24th at Nipika Mountain Resort.

“We are expecting it to be our biggest ever,” said co-organizer Beva Kirk. “Registration is looking great and people are really excited.”

The run is not only the third leg of the fourpart Nipika Mountain Challenge, but also the first leg of the five-race Trail Runs of the East Kootenay (or TREK) series. The other races in the Nipika Mountain Challenge are the Nipika Classic Loppet, the Toby Creek Nordic Skate Loppet and the Kootenay Krusher mountain bike race. The East Kootenay trail running series has this year dropped down

Art from the Shed (works of art)

2 bedroom apartments for families with children

Saturday, May 24th 9 a.m. – 12 noon Newhouse Storage 450 Laurier Street, Athalmer

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to five events, three of them based here in the Upper Columbia Valley — the Crazy Soles run, the Swansea Scramble and the Headbanger trail run.

The Crazy Soles Nipika Trail run actually consists of five differently named runs, including the kilometre-and-a-half Smart Ass course, the threekilometre Three Sisters course, the five-kilometre Half Ass course, the 10-kilometre Kick Ass course and the 25-kilometre Kootenay Crossing course.

“We have been working with Kicking Horse Coffee to label and mark all of our courses for this year’s run. We have all the signs made up with distance markers, it’s sure to bring a few smiles out,” said Mrs. Kirk. “Awards are special this year, but we’ll keep details on that a secret for now.”

Those interested in learning more or signing up can register online at www.zone4.ca or stop by Crazy Soles running store on Invermere’s main street.

Organizers are also looking for volunteers to help with the race. If you’re interested, get in touch with Mrs. Kirk at the Crazy Soles store at 250-342-2074.

Drop-in Ultimate players wanted A new Ultimate Frisbee drop-in night has started up in Invermere and organizers are inviting anyone interested in throwing and flicking discs to show up at the David Thompson Secondary School field on Thursday nights at 7 p.m. to get their game on. The drop-in nights started on May 1st, are free of charge and open to youth and adults. For more info call Duncan at 250-3416141 or Dave at 250-342-0098.

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Stone bears and gemstones at Artym

By Deanna Berrington have been joined as one, including the delicate gem-setting.

The Artym Gallery “Then the filing, sanding and polishing commences,”

says Dietje. “The final step is to put it on display on my Imagine for a moment the feel of hard stone under bench for a few days or weeks…” to make sure that she your fingers as you trace their tips across a raw chunk is fully pleased with the final piece before letting go of it of stone. Feel the heat from a torch as you methodically to be sold. heat gold to a glowing liquid. Imagine the potential of the Vance Theoret: Stone Sculptor moment — the endless possibilities stretching in front of The inspiration for Vance Theoret’s work comes from you, unlocked by only the skill in your hands, engrained the rough stone before he ever puts tools to it. after decades of working with your chosen material. This “Each stone I will look at from all angles until I connect is the beginning of each incredible piece by stone sculptor with it and see the shapes that the stone suggest to me.”

Vance Theoret and jewelry artist Dietje Hagedoorn.

Halfway through, the main shape of the piece (almost Both artists will be at the Artym Gallery this May long ART IN ACTION — The amethyst necklace is by local always a bear, in one pose or another!) is evident, after the weekend, doing a demonstration in their chosen field. You jeweller Dietje Hagedoorn, and the Alabaster stone bear blocking out and bulk removal of stone is done, although are welcome to come by the gallery on Saturday, May 17th named “Chill Out Bill” is by Vance Theoret. Both artists Vance maintains that he must “be flexible in [his] designs, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or on Sunday, May 18th from will be at the Artym Gallery for the May long weekend. as the stone can always throw you a curve ball at any time.” noon to 4 p.m. to see them work their magic.

The painstaking finishing of the sculpture, including

Photos submitted When creating three dimensional art, the approach sanding and waxing is very time-consuming, but Vance is, out of necessity, very different from artist to artist, depending on their chosen me- knows the piece is done when “I realize that idea or tone that I was hoping for, and dium, subject and approach. Below is a short description of the process that each of realize that any additions will not add to that.” these artists goes through.

And, last but not least, each bear needs a name! Take this opportunity to see two Dietje Hagedoorn: Goldsmith stunning works of art take shape before your eyes. Vance will be holding a “Name the After conceiving a design idea, which Bear” contest again this year, so let your creative juices flow as you watch them work. sometimes she works out on paper, Dietje And don’t forget to check out the walls — the Artym will be featuring two original begins with fire. pieces from each of their painters as well. If you can’t make it into the gallery, you can “I measure and weigh out the alloy ac- see all works on the web at www.artymgallery.com . cording to colour and karat, and melt it in small crucibles with a large torch and cast the metal in an ingot… I [then] manipulate the metal with rolling mills, hammer and anvil.

Cut, saw, bend, solder…”

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Circus pitching tent in valley

By Dan Walton Pioneer staff The valley will be blasted with exuberant sights and colours this week, when the circus stops by for two performances with their team of pyrotechnicians, trapeze artists, clowns, and magicians.

“There will be juggling, hand balancing, contortion, hula hoops, aerial lyra, hand to hand trapeze, magic, and a little fire,” said booking agent Rachael Estrada.

Families can enjoy their European-style one-ring travelling circus when the Family Fun Circus takes up residency at the Canal Flats Arena on Sunday, May 18th for a show at 6 p.m. The following day on Monday, May 19th, their giant tent will be erected in the Invermere Curling Club

for two shows at 4:30 and 730 p.m.

“The ring is surrounded with seating, and everyone is up close to the non-stop action,” reads the website. And according to the poster, the first artificial elephant will be part of the circus.

Tickets cost $20 for adults and $10 for kids at the door, or $15 and $7 in advance. Free tickets for children up to 12 are available through the Family Fun Circus Facebook page —one free child per paid adult.

Tickets for the show in Canal Flats can be purchased by calling Denise Trepanier at 250-349-7558, Fay Doroshuk at 250-349-7508, or Merelyn Schuler at 250-349-5267. To buy tickets for the Invermere show, call The Book Bar at 250-341-6511.

And if you’d like to run away and join the circus – they’re hiring.

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WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN School District No. 6 is inviting all 3, 4 and 5 yr. olds to school!

Children in the Martin Morigeau Elementary School and Windermere Elementary School catchment areas, and their parents/guardians, are invited to their local school on the following dates: Martin Morigeau Elementary School (250-349-5665) Welcome to Kindergarten event Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 9:00 a.m.

Windermere Elementary School (250-342-6640) Welcome to Kindergarten and Ready, Set, Learn events Thursday, May 22, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Families will participate in activities, meet school staff and members of community support agencies. Each child will receive a Welcome to Kindergarten bag with learning materials and parent information in it.

Please register by phoning the school.

Please advise the school if your child has any food allergies Sponsored by: Ministry of Education Hosted by: School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) in partnership with the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy

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By Joshua Estabrooks Special to The Pioneer Excitement for the annual Spilli Chili Cookoff Festival is beginning to simmer over as the event’s date fast approaches. On Saturday, May 31st from noon to 6 p.m., chili makers and chili lovers alike are invited to attend the popular festival and either showdown with a live cook-off, or bring their finished chili and rev it up on site.

The event has been very well attended in the past, said one of the organizers, Richard Unger, and with a new health inspector in the valley the previous stumbling blocks have been removed and the event is set to please even the pickiest palette.

“With some of the regulations last year it reduced the number of willing chefs because not everyone has access to a commercial kitchen,” Unger said. “But now that’s not required.”

The festival is open to anyone and everyone, and

will include vendors, musical entertainment and, of course, a ton of chili. It takes place on the traditional Spillimacheen Festival Grounds, in Spillimacheen, BC. All proceeds from ticket sales (Adults are $5 and Children 12 and under are free) go to support Columbia Valley food producers, which includes the beef and ranching community as well as local produce and agricultural producers.

“It’s really a celebration of our community and it is one of the first outdoor events of the summer season,” Unger added.

Last year the festival saw approximately 500 people attend, but with a full roster of cooks this year Unger hopes the crowds will grow even larger, he said. New to this year will be a fully licensed beer garden, and as always, pet owners are asked to leave their furry friends at home.

There’s still time to sign up as a cook, a vendor or a musical entertainer. To do so, or to lend a hand in any other capacity, get in touch with the Spilli-Chili people through their website at www.spillichilicookoff.com.

Rotary renders big rummage sale

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff You may just find everything and anything for sale at the Rotary Club of Invermere’s annual garage sale this weekend.

Beginning today (Friday, May 16th) at 4 p.m., Rotary members will be bargaining in good faith at Deck Storage in Athalmer, where they’ll be offering their first batch of second-hand goods.

“We don’t put any prices on stuff — just make me an offer I can’t refuse,” said Mike Bradford, coordinator of Rotary garage sales. “What’s good for you is good for us, within reason.”

The deals will continue between 8 a.m. and

12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 17th at a storage unit near the Invermere Courthouse that will be made obvious by the crowd present, he said.

“Shoppers need to go to both of them, they can’t miss out on either,” said Mr. Bradford. “We have an enormous amount of stuff, there are treasures for everyone.”

Funds raised from the two sales will support students locally and internationally through Rotary programs. Mr. Bradford said the Rotary Garage Sale is a long-established annual fundraiser for the club, and that rain has never spoiled the event in the past.

He said that the sales should be attended by anybody with a boyfriend, girlfriend or spouse whose birthday is coming up.

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Dancers set to dazzle in first Invermere performance

By Peak Danceworks Peak Danceworks’ annual dance recital — this year titled An Evening of Dance — is set to take the stage at David Thompson Secondary School gymnasium next week.

Join us on Friday, May 23rd for a dazzling evening as our local dancers showcase their talents in what is the dance club’s first Invermere performance.

The night will include a reception and silent auction as well as the performance. We hope to turn it into an annual event, one day based in the new multi-use community centre.

In past years this recital, with 100 local dancers, had to be presented in Cranbrook. The recital is exactly the type of event that the Columbia Valley Arts Steering Committee is striving to ensure the new multi-use community centre has space for.

This year our 40 competitive dancers competed in three competitions in Kelowna, Calgary and Banff.

These dancers competed in 42 routines at each location and received numerous awards and accolades. At our most recent competition in Calgary, our dancers com-

peted in a dance-off and received $750 for their selected charity, Verge Foundation for Youth. Our dancers compete against the best dance centres across the Okanagan, Calgary and the East Kootenay and have put our town on the map for the quality of dancers here in the Upper Columbia Valley.

Peak Danceworks is a dance program located in Invermere. With certified instruction in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, musical theatre and hip hop. In our third year of programming, we have competitive dancers from the communities of Edgewater, Radium, Invermere, Windermere, Fairmont and Golden.

Our dance program has become a vibrant activity for the young people in our community.

It creates a space for creativity, performance, expression and learning.

An Evening of Dance will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance at Pynelogs, Inside Edge, Pip’s Country Store and Mountainside Market (in both Radium and Fairmont).

Sponsorship and donation opportunities are also available. Check out www.peakdanceworks.com for more information.

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Regional District of East Kootenay BYLAW 2518 & 2519 Columbia Lake - Bella Vista Properties Ltd. The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application

by Bella Vista Properties Ltd. to amend the Fairmont Hot Springs Area Official Community Plan and the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the bylaws will amend the OCP and Zoning designations of the subject property to accommodate a proposed subdivision creating approximately 32 single family residential parcels and 61 multiple family townhomes. The subject property is located on Highway 93/95 as shown on the attached map.

Bylaw No. 2518 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Fairmont Hot Springs Area Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1734, 2004 – Amendment Bylaw No. 24, 2014 (Columbia Lake / Bella Vista Properties Ltd.)” will amend the designation of Sublot 19, District Lot 4596, Kootenay District, Plan X32 except parts included in Plans 7339, 8490, 16995 and NEP66894 from RR, Rural Resource to R-SF, Residential Low Density and R-MF, Residential Multi-Family.

Bylaw No. 2519 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 291, 2014 (Columbia Lake / Bella Vista Properties Ltd.)” will amend the designation of Sublot 19, District Lot 4596, Kootenay District, Plan X32 except parts included in Plans 7339, 8490, 16995 and NEP66894, from A-2, Rural Residential (Country) Zone to R-1, Single Family Residential Zone and R-3, Multiple Family Residential – Medium Density Zone.

A public hearing will be held at: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort (Birch Room) 5225 Fairmont Resort Road Fairmont Hot Springs, BC Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Alternate Director for Electoral Area F, the Director for Electoral Area G and the Director for the Village of Canal Flats.

If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

Submissions cannot be accepted after the public hearing.

All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw.

For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0314, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email jterpsma@rdek.bc.ca.

May 16, 2014

The cloud connection a moon has water geysers.

Pale salmon-red Mars visible at night over our lake

By Brian Fenerty likely had lakes and rivers Pioneer Columnist long ago. Close by, on our Moon, constantly shadSkywatching here someowed polar craters have times means cloud watching. revealed signs of ice, a viMid-April’s lunar eclipse was tal source of water for any not quite clouded out. A recent long-term base up there. planet-constellation tour became Clouds or rain an illusive Moon and Jupiter forecast?

A very diff erent shower is pretour. Cloudy skies may not be what are dicted later this month — a new meteor always wanted, but they’re still rewarding.

As in the photo taken recently by yours shower nicknamed the Camelopardalids. truly, feathery cirrus over Lake Winder- If predictions from scientists are right, mere reveal upper cross-winds. Just as we on Saturday, May 24th, Earth will pass are connected to the stars through planet through a good stream of particles left behind by comet formation and en209P/LINEAR, ergy, our lake, in streaming from turn, connects to the north but apclouds and they to pearing anywhere the ocean, where in the sky. If we our river returns see it (particularly to. When clouds between 1 and 2 sweep over the vala.m.), a most welley, the wind whiscome shower that pers in the trees. If would be. we listen closely, it’s Brian Fenerty all related. is a member of the Then, when the Royal Astronomical SKY LACE — Clouds over Lake Windermere clouds allow us to Society of Canada. glimpse much far- may be a hindrance to astral viewing, but they Contact him at fenther, we see Saturn still provide a rewarding scene all the same.

Photo by Brian Fenerty ertyb@telus.net . later evening where

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Area G Town Hall Meeting in Edgewater Mark your calendars and join us for the Electoral Area G Town Hall Meeting in Edgewater.

Wednesday, May 28, 2014 7:00pm - 9:00pm Edgewater Community Hall Join Electoral Area G Director Gerry Wilkie and RDEK staff for our annual Town Hall Meeting.

Check out the RDEK website at www.rdek.bc.ca for agenda items.

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The Invermere Fire Department will be hosting an open house for residents and visitors of all ages on Sunday, May 18th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The day will include a free barbecue sponsored by Konig Meats, rides in the fire truck, informational workshops, equipment demonstrations and hands on training.

“We’re hoping people will come out and try on some of the gear we have here and get a little better understanding of what we do,” said Captain Erik McLaughlin.

The event will include real hands on fire extinguisher demonstrations, so members of the public can get a

sense of how to actually use one in the face of an emergency.

“Most people know how to use one in theory but to actually do it is something new,” Mr. McLaughlin added.

There will be information for anyone interested in joining up as well.

Currently, the fire department has 25 members, but McLaughlin said they could use six more bodies to consider themselves fully staffed.

The open house is the perfect way for members of the fire department to get to know their community, and vice versa, so make sure you include it as part of your long weekend Sunday schedule.

As a special treat, the day will include an obstacle course for kids of all ages to take part in which will include the exciting opportunity to shoot a fire hose.

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Harmful household products found in Columbia River Watershed Wanderings

through insects and algae that feed on the sediments.

What did they learn?

By Kirsten Harma The USGS study Pioneer Columnist showed that those contamiWatching an osprey nants are indeed moving up dive into Lake Windermere the food chain. Substances after a fish might be somein river sediments were also thing that you find to be a found at the bottom of the quintessential “lake” expefood chain, in aquatic inrience. It is for me; and the sects, and then in increasing last thing I think of when concentrations in fish and I watch the graceful birds is household even more so in Osprey eggs. This demonproducts. However, after reading about a strates “bioaccumulation,” in which higher recently released study, I won’t be able to levels of toxins were found the higher up the think about one without the other again. food chain you looked.

A study released this April about conThe effects also “accumulated” between taminants in the Columbia River 2,000 ki- upstream and downstream. Results show lometres downstream of us has such wide- that fish became more stressed and contamranging implications that it calls for us to inated further downstream in the Columbia think about what is happening in our wa- River as more urban runoff enters the river. ter, and in our communities, in a new way.

How are these contaminants getThe study showed that contaminants ting into the water? from household products as seemingly Any product that we rinse off our innocuous as furniture, non-biodegrad- bodies, wash from our clothes, or otherable cleaning products and even home wise get rid of as household waste eventuelectronics ally gets into are being sewage treat“A lot of the things I was looking for are thing found in ment facilithat don’t have a lot of regulations yet.” potentially ties and then devastating into waterJennifer Morace levels in fish ways. SewUS Geologic Survey Investigator (Largescale age treatSuckers) ment plants and birds are designed (Osprey) in the Columbia River system. to rid wastewater of solid waste, bacteria Emerging contaminants and nutrients before emptying into waterPharmaceuticals, plasticizers and ways. However, current sewage treatment flame retardants (PTBEs) found in prod- does not get rid of these “emerging conucts such as furniture and electronics, are taminants” because they are difficult and some of what are known as “emerging expensive to remove. contaminants.” They are contaminants What does this mean for us? because they can disrupt hormone funcSince the compounds found in harmtions and increase cancer risk. They are ful levels in fish and bird eggs come from “emerging” because scientists have only products that we use every day, one way recently begun to test water bodies look- to reduce the resulting pollution would be ing for the presence of these substances, for everyone to buy different products. and are becoming more concerned the Which products should we avoid? more they learn about them.

Jennifer Morace, a principle investiContaminants in the food chain gator in the USGS study, said “that’s the In 2008, the United States’ preemi- hard part of the society that we live in tonent government science agency, the US day: trying to keep up with all the new Geologic Survey (USGS), began research compounds that are coming out. A lot of in three sites in the Columbia River the things I was looking for are things that near Portland, Oregon. The study was don’t have a lot of regulations yet.” prompted by earlier research that showed It will take time before toxicity regulaemerging contaminants in river sedi- tions are set for these “emerging contamiments. Researchers were concerned those nants,” but in the meantime, this informacontaminants may enter the food chain tion helps us to think of new ways to limit

the introduction of toxic products into the environment. For example, returning unused prescriptions to the pharmacy instead of flushing them will help keep them out of our waterways. Looking for products without flame-retardants and other “endocrine disrupters” will help keep these products out of circulation.

Although this study was conducted nearly 2,000 kilometres down the Columbia River, it has a lot to teach us. The problem results from many small things happening over a very large area encom-

passing many aspects of modern society.

Located at the headwaters of the Columbia River, we are effectively at the top of the chain at which toxic substances accumulate. What we put into our waters affects people and wildlife living downstream. By learning what impacts our actions have, we can take one small step towards reducing the accumulation of the problems for others.

Kirsten Harma is the Program Co-ordinator for the Lake Windermere Ambassadors. Contact her at info@lakeambassadors.

Regional District of East Kootenay

Watering Hours The RDEK has watering hours on all of its water systems. Having set watering hours conserves water, creates a balance in the system demand and controls costs. Please abide by these watering hours. They are in place for the benefit of your community.

Windermere, Timber Ridge, Holland Creek, Edgewater Water Systems All Water Systems are on the same Watering Restrictions which includes “No Watering Fridays” allowing time for the reservoirs to replenish.

Manual Watering Times: Morning Evening

6:00am - 10:00am 7:00pm - 11:00pm

Automatic Irrigation System Watering Times: 3:00am - 8:00am

EVEN numbered houses may water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays ODD numbered houses may water on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays

For more information, contact the RDEK Engineering Services Department at 1-888-478-7335 or visit our website at www.rdek.bc.ca

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$749,900

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4873 St. Mary’s Street, Radium Hot Spings

7343 Kootenay Park Drive, Radium Hot Springs

Here is the buy of a lifetime in the heart of beautiful Radium Hot Springs. This upscale wine bar and residence is an ideal investment opportunity, either as a business or as a lovely home with numerous options to run a home based business. The home sits on a triple lot and has been completely renovated with all of today’s expectations. The fully landscaped court yard, patios, and hot tub area will have everyone outside. This truly is gem. Do not hesitate. Call your Realtor today! Listing ID:2397122

$624,900

Scott Sauermann Rockies West Realty Independently Owned and Operated

www.columbiavalley.info

One level living with all the amenities but still allows the new owner the ability to develop additional guest space in the basement. Located in the gated Radium Valley Vacation Resort and offers two large bedrooms, a stunning bathroom complete with an oversize jetted bathtub, and a main floor laundry room. Huge open concept kitchen/dining area appointed with hickory cabinets, upgraded appliances, and a large central island.

Central located 3-sided gas fireplace. The community recreation centre includes in/outdoor swimming pools, hot tub, tennis courts, playground, fitness room, racquet ball court, games room, and a separate adult and children`s TV area. This home is a must see! Call your Realtor today.

$359,900

scott@rockieswest.com Cell: 250-342-5889 Fax: 250-342-5559 Toll-free: 1-877-347-6838

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Open House AT ELK PARK RANCH Friday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

HOME BETWEEN THE RANGES On the north edge of the Village of Radium Hot Springs, B.C.,cradled in the embrace of the monumental Rocky Mountains to the east and the soaring Purcells to the west, reside 4,200 acres of rugged wilderness ready for you to call home.

Offering single family homesites, duplex villas and estate acreages.

Plus private ranches from 36-480 acres.

BRAND NEW SHOW HOMES NOW OPEN! 7070 Elk Ridge Road

$395,900 7094 Morgan Lane

$529,900

Scott Sauermann Rockies West Realty Independently Owned and Operated

www.columbiavalley.info

scott@rockieswest.com Cell: 250-342-5889 Fax: 250-347-9349

Toll-free: 1-877-347-6838

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HERE TO SERVE YOU BOUTIQUE VACATION HOME MANAGEMENT RENTAL SERVICES

From Framing to Finishing Al Tallman

Call Al at

We Do It All!

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

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

Kari&&John JohnMason Mason balancebobcat.com Kari 250-270-0821 • 1-780-970-7040

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

Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals

Dale Elliott Contracting • • •

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

Call or visit online

Invermere • Panorama

Serving Invermere & Panorama

• 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.

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“Proven and successful Management and Marketing Services for your Vacation Home” “Trip Advisor Vacation Rental of the Year 2011 and 2012”

250-341-7098 Invermere, B.C.

• 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

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

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

ENHAM “Everything I do is driven by you”

250-919-8842

Gord Wilken

Sales Consultant gord@denhamfordbc.com

2417 Cranbrook St. N. Cranbrook B.C. V1C 3T3

Spring Cleanup • 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

• • • •

FAIRMONT RIDGE RENOVATION

Doors Windows Flooring Painting/ Interior/Exterior • Kitchen Renovations

250-342-5682

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

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

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

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

GLD

Landscaping Ltd.

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

May 16, 2014

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Your Local Pest Control Professionals

Kootenay Cribbing, Ltd.

250-688-1235

DURAFORM SYSTEM

www.invermerepc.com

Insured-Bonded-Licensed

Lakes & Mountains Exterior

Contracting

Facebook LMEC Siding Ltd.

JOHN WOOD THE FOUNDATION CONTRACTOR OF CHOICE PH: 250-345-2188 • CELL: 250-342-1289 • TOBYWOOD@SHAW.CA

LOW DUST STREET SWEEPING Hourly or Contract Rates Available

• Siding Hardie / CertainTeed Fiber Cement / Vinyl / Cedar • New Windows / Doors • Wood Decks • Trex composite Decking • Sun Rooms • Vinyl Decking Membrane • Aluminum Canopies • Railings Wood / Glass / Aluminum • Custom Exterior Wood Work • Asphalt Shingles / Metal Roofing • Complete Rain Screen Building Envelope Systems • Leak Investigation and Repair • Full Building Exterior Restorations Services • 15 years serving the Kootenays and Okanagan Region

250-308-6595

Established 1976

Trevor Hayward

LMEC@telus.net

(Owner/Operator)

250-342-5800 MEANMACHINESENT@YAHOO.CA

Irrigation System, Repairs & New Installation Paving Stone Patios, Driveways & Retaining Walls 250-688-1229 • 250-688-0229 oasisirrigation@hotmail.com

READY MIX CONCRETE Concrete Pump • Sand & Gravel Heavy Equipment Rentals • Crane Service Proudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years

For competitive prices and prompt service, call: 250-342-3268 (plant) 250-342-6767 (office) Ogilvie Mountain Construction Ltd. Framing • Finishing • Decks Custom Builds • Renovations Big & Small

Phil Bibby

Journeyman Carpenter

250.341.1995

philbibby@live.ca

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

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

N E W S PA P E R

8, 1008 8th Ave. Invermere, B.C. Ph: (250) 341-6299 Fax: 1-855-377-0312

www.columbiavalleypioneer.com • Email: info@cv-pioneer.com

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

Dean Hubman

Certified Technician

250-342-3052

Toll Free: 877-342-3052

Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 odysseyrestoration@telus.net

Patryk Jagiello STAIN/LACQUER/PAINT INTERIOR/EXTERIOR patco_dev@shaw.ca

(250) 270-0345 (403) 870-7558 in Calgary since 2002 in Invermere since 2004

Patco Developments Ltd. PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS

Myth: Change your ads all the time. Readers get tired of the same thing.

Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.

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General Contracting Renovations Property Value Enhancement Decks & Fences Painting ~ Interior & Exteriors Landscaping Irrigation • Bobcat

SPRAY FOAM INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS pennerinsulation.com • 250-342-2001

Box 802 | 422 – 14th Street | Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0

www.myparadisecabins.ca

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Fully Insured & WCB Covered

FREE ESTIMATES

Chimney and Eavestrough Cleaning and Repair Specialists

You name it!

I’ll take care of it!

YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP for all home maintenance from raking your lawn to renovating your entire house.

• Pruning and Removal of ALL Trees and Shrubs • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured & WCB Covered

OVER

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Residential & Commercial Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Keep your local companies alive. Why go to Golden when you can get your tree services right here in Invermere!

Bus: 250-342-9692 Cell: 250-342-5241

Please call Steve ~ a real local you can trust! 250-342-1791 PURITY

HOMES ALL PHASES OF HOME BUILDING AND RENOVATING

Tavis O’Rourke Journeyman Carpenter

Box 336, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Phone: 250-688-0138 • Email: tavis_o@live.ca

ROSS‛S POOLS & SPAS Commercial – Residential Installation – Maintenance – Repairs

Darren Ross 4890 Stoddart Creek RR#2 Invermere, BC V0A 1K2

Cell: 250-341-7727 • Fax: 250-347-6363 • poolman-911@hotmail.com

Skandia Concrete

RR#4 2117 - 13 Avenue Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K4

www.ptarmigan-invermere.com

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO

Plumbing • Heating • Electrical

Automotive Repairs

Rigid Plumbing Ltd.

7 days a week

GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL Andy Charette Freight & Passenger Depot

Quality you can see!

E: rigidplumbing@hotmail.ca P: 250-341-5179

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

(250) 347-9726

SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

Septic Systems Installed ~ Pumped ~ Repaired Prefab Cement Tanks Installed Water Lines Dug and Installed Basements Dug

WINDERMERE 250-342-6805

Kootenay Paving

• Gel Nails & Pedicures • Coloured Gel • Nail Art Call Judy ~ 250-341-5245 • Days, Evenings, Weekends Invermere and East Kootenay Region

Your local choice! • 1756 Hwy 93/95, P.O. Box 2700, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Phone: 250-342-6500 • Toll Free: 1-888-341-2221 • Fax: 250-342-3484

Scott Wilisky

After Hours Call: 250-342-3830 Email: tayntonbay@hotmail.com

stwcarpentry@live.ca • cell 250 270 0745

THE VALLEY’S LARGEST WINDOW COVERINGS SHOWROOM • Roller Shades • Roman Shades • Cellular Shades

250-342-1355

New Home Construction

• Journeyman Carpenter • Contracting • Framing/Siding/Finishing • Timberframe • Custom Log Railing & Decks

• Serving the valley for over 30 years • Commercial • Industrial • Residential • All work is guaranteed • Free estimates

“Serving the Columbia Valley”

Fax: 250-342-9644 rugclean@telus.net

• Pleated Shades • Horizontal Blinds • Shutters

• Vertical Blinds • Automation • Residential & Commercial

Come visit our showroom,

492 ARROW RD., UNIT 1B 250-342-HOME (4663)

May 16, 2014

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Your Local

COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE

Professionals

Wende Brash Broker/Owner

RE/MAX Invermere

Glenn Pomeroy

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

glennpomeroy@shaw.ca

Independently Owned and Operated

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

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

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

Buying or selling…

Your greatest investment is worth a second opinion!

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

Over 10 years of real estate experience!

ROCKIES WEST REALTY INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

492 Highway 93/95 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 CELL: 250-342-5889 TOLL FREE: 1-877-347-6838 FAX: 1-866-788-4966 scott@rockieswest.com www.rockieswest.com

HERE TO SERVE YOU Kitchen cabinet & counter top SpecialiStS

• Furnaces • Heat Pumps • Fireplaces • Full Heating and Ventilation Systems

Westridge Cabinets Dealer ~ Granite and Quartz Counter Tops

Call for your FREE consultation and estimate

Come visit our showroom,

492 arrow rd., unit 1b 250-342-hoMe (4663)

TRIPLE J Window Cleaning

Residential/Commercial

Jim Detta 250-349-7546 Canal Flats, BC ● Free Estimates ● Fully Insured

Sales ~ Service ~ Installation

UNIVERSAL DOORS & EXTERIORS Arnold Scheffer 250-342-6700

unidoorext@live.ca • unidoorext.ca

Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential

LAMBERT-KIPP

Lambert

P H A R M A C Y LT D .

INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD.

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

Come in and browse our giftware

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

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

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

1301 - 7 Avenue, Invermere th

250-342-6612

WETT Certified

Wildland Custom Construction • Renovations • Fine Finishing • Custom Woodwork

Brian Smith

Journeyman Carpenter 250-272-6740 wildlandconstruction@gmail.com

Toby Creek Sales, Service & Rentals Fully authorized dealers for

DOUG & DAVIN HARTLEY

250-341-6887 / Fax 250-342-2644 / tobycreekrentals@gmail.com 1360 Industrial Rd. 4, Invermere B.C.

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Library seeking donations for used book sale home improvement, self-help and all books in good condition.

This is a wonderful way to recycle something you enjoyed and know someone else will treasure a book you have read.

The library benefits because the money raised by the Big Book Sale is used to buy more new books that you, the reader can borrow from your library.

The money also goes towards library programs that are offered to children and adults alike.

By Eloise Berry Friends of the Library The Friends of the Invermere Library are looking for donations of books to sell at the Big Book Sale, coming up in July.

This is your chance to go through your collection of books and donate them to this fundraiser for our library.

We are looking for your fiction, nonfiction, travel, cookbooks, children’s books, biography, history, science,

This wonderful, annual community event is on July 12th at the Invermere Community Hall, but we are looking for books now and up to the Big Book Sale.

Friends of the Library sort through thousands of books from the public and divide them into genres you will be free to peruse on July 12th.

Please bring your books to the library when it is open and leave them in the front hall.

Please do not bring textbooks, National Geographic, Reader’s Digest condensed books or computer manuals.

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PIONEER CLASSIFIEDS

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

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES

ANNOUNCEMENT

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

Huge annual multi-family Garage Sale, bedroom furniture and bedding, home building supplies, home décor and new and used items. May 17th and 18th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Indian Beach, Windermere Lot 120.

1460 18th Street Invermere Sat. May 17th, Sun. May 18th and Mon. May 19th.

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 6th kms North from Wilmer, turn right at Decrespigney Rd.

CHEERS to Paul Carriere and the Valley Voices Choir. Your wings of song “made” the Birdsong Singalong dinner.

CHEERS for all the donations we received at the Thrift Shop. We are fortunate to live in such a generous community.

A big CHEERS to Bernie - the pizza stone man. Your kindness is bigger and better than a fully loaded everything but the kitchen sink pizza extra large pizza.

JEERS to people who bring unacceptable items left over from their garage sales to the Thrift Shop. We do have to pay for our garbage removal.

Large “Everything you need” sale; no junk! Sirius car radio, generator etc. Sat. 17th 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Early birds welcome! Friday evening too! Behind Tim Horton’s 25A Wolf Cres.

Moving sale: 131 Ridge Rd. in Radium Ridge, everything must go, large and small items. Sun. May 18th, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

GIGANTIC- MULTI FAMILY Hoover carpet cleaner, ladders, tools, New Maple cabinet doors/ kitchen-vanity, New quality linens and bedding, large selection household and kitchen items, new silk plants/flowers, electronics, camping items, bar fridge, wine making carboys and equip, new George Foreman griller, and tons more.

SATURDAY May 17th, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

474 Lakeview Rd, just off Athalmer Rd. Acreage on the Hill named Deere Ridge.

EVERYTHING MUST GO SALE! Lots of old solid furniture and household items galore! 5016 Hot Springs Road in Fairmont. Saturday, May 17th 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Moving Sale in Radium!

May 18th by appointment 403901-3991 or 250-347-2174, Furniture, kitchen and decorative items, and much more.

1018 5th Ave. Sat. May 17th, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

1058 BALTAC ROAD. Saturday, May 17, 9-1. Sold cabin – everything must go: furniture, kitchen, bunk beds, yard equipment, etc. All at reasonable prices.

Annual Dutch Creek Garage Sale.

Sat. May 17th, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Signs posted.

Moving Sale Sat. May 17th 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. A bit of everything, including tools. 1602 8th Ave.

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

GARAGE SALES

2014 Annual Rotary

GARAGE SALE Two Days! Two Locations!

Friday, May 16th, 4 - 8 p.m.

Deck Storage, Unit 118, Athalmer

Saturday, May 17th, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Next to the Invermere Courthouse, opposite Sobeys.

Proceeds will go towards Rotary Projects

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.

CHEERS & JEERS CHEERS to the Valley and all the people in it. Although my time here has ended, the friendships I’ve made never will.

CHEERS to Sylvia W. for choosing ICAN as her charity when entering Brett Wilson’s Pot of Gold Contest.

The $250 winnings is a greatly appreciated donation.

JEERS to cyclists who don’t obey rules of the road; Stopping at stop signs, cutting across crosswalks I hope RCMP ticket you.

CHEERS to the Mainline Street Cleaning Windermere crew for the exceptional job on May 5th as well as their pleasant dispositions.

Great job!

Pioneer Classifieds

SPOT THE DEALS!

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CHEERS to the anonymous Mother’s Day giver, who generously had flowers delivered to Little Badgers.

Your kindness has warmed our hearts.

S OBITUARY S

CHEERS to all the presenters of the Wings Over The Rockies events who volunteer their time, expertise and enthusiasm to make this event so successful to showcase the wonders of nature in our beautiful valley!

Albert Edward Franson, an 80-year resident of the Windermere Valley, in his own notable style, quietly, peacefully and without complaint left his body, family and friends to explore the great unknown. Needless to say he will be greatly missed by all those that knew this very original character.

JEERS to all the people that let their dogs bark all day. CHEERS to the new dogcatcher that’s giving out fines to those people and the people that don’t keep their dogs on leashes. The dog guy will give you a $50 dollar fine.

A big CHEERS to the gang at the DOI. All you do to make Invermere the beautiful town it is, greatly appreciated. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed.

Big CHEERS and blessings to all our neighbours and friends who are pruning and sculpting to keep us from feeling locked in. Trees we like but mountains and the lake we love!

JEERS to the Great White Hunter who shot the “tame” wild turkeys between Brisco and Spillimacheen.

CHEERS to all the organizers and volunteers from Wings Over The Rockies. As my grandchildren would say “every event was awesome”. We will be back next year.

Albert Franson March 4, 1934 – May 10, 2014

Albert was born in a CPR section house which at the time was his Mom and Dad’s home back in 1934. His Dad, Charles, worked for the CPR at that point.

This was a time and life far removed from the comforts this Valley now gets to enjoy. Albert was the second youngest of six children in the family. He will no doubt be looking forward to meeting up once again with his Mom, Evelyn; his Dad, Charles; his two brothers Ronnie and Norman; and his sister Gladys Sivorot. Albert will be dearly missed by his other two sisters, Hilda Byman and Shirley Mackey, along with all his nieces, nephews and those that knew him well.

Albert went to school in Radium up until the Radium School closed down.

His parents then bought a house in Wilmer and moved there. Albert then continued his schooling in Wilmer.

After leaving school Albert worked for some time in the logging industry and then later got into construction. A severely broken arm during that time led to a one-month hospital stay and one month of physiotherapy. Shortly following this some serious health issues meant Albert was no longer able to do construction, logging or most other work for that matter. It was at this point, when things looked the bleakest, that he decided to start the antique shop, Log Cabin Antiques. For twenty-five years he ran that business slowly growing it year-after-year. The first few years were pretty tough to say the least but he never gave up. Eventually he grew the business to the point where it became a memorable valley attraction, loved and visited by thousands of tourists yearly.

Albert never rested on his accomplishments though and was always striving to learn more about antiques and his business. He was deemed by many to be a master antiques dealer who was also known for his fairness and honesty. He loved to share his enthusiasm and knowledge for antiques and the valley’s history with everyone.

For someone who had so much that he could have complained about, Albert complained the least. He radiated gratitude, persistence, and determination. He was always compassionate but never for show. His super sharp memory would enable him to re-run CBC talk shows word for word.

He also said what he thought and was thoughtful about what he said. His magic, uniqueness and originality will be missed by many.

Tea Service will be held at 2 p.m. on May 24th, 2014 at the Mackey Residence, Green Acres Mobile Home Park, 8628 Eacrett Road, Dry Gulch, B.C.

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CHEERS & JEERS

COMMERCIAL SPACE

SUITE FOR RENT

CONDO FOR RENT

OPEN HOUSE

CONDO FOR SALE

A huge CHEERS to Franz-L8, for the very entertaining and lively Cinco de Mayo party last week at Columbia House. Everyone had so much fun! Also a big cheers to Judith, and the rest of the caregivers and volunteers who make this a rewarding and joyous experience for the residents and visitors alike. You are all wonderful people! Hip hip hooray!

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.

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.

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.

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.

CHEERS to Greg for stopping and helping me change my tire and cheers to Lee for taking time from his busy day to fix my tire! You guys are awesome!

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

STORAGE NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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

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.

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

All new, available immediately.

Phone 250-342-5805.

COMMERCIAL SPACE Retail opportunity in Invermere.

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

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.

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.

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.

Downtown Invermere, 2-bdrm, 1 bath, upper level of home. Small fenced yard. $1,100/mo, utilities included. 1-year lease. 250-6880110.

Bright 2-bdrm, 1,500 sq. ft. basement with large windows on one-acre lot. Newly renovated with new kitchen, shared garage. $700/ mo plus half of the utilities. Located on Windermere Road. Great upstairs tenant to share house with. Quiet and serious people, one year lease. 250-270-0041.

1-bdrm, bright walkout basement suite, with satellite, partly furnished. Prefer responsible, quiet person for long-term rental. N/S, N/P, $650/mo + hydro + D.D. 250341-2084.

HOUSE FOR RENT 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.

Fairmont Condo: furnished, 2-bdrm, 2 bath, 1 with jacuzzi, laundry, storage, central vacuum, large deck, beautiful views, parking. 1-year lease, N/S, N/P. Call Sharon 250-688-1365.

HOUSE FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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.

House for sale in Invermere, for all information visit propertyguys. com, ID #266 426. 2 lots, $255,000.

250-342-7219.

New Listing - Great family or recreational home at 208 Westridge Drive, Invermere, BC. View listing at PropertyGuys.com (listing #266447). 250-342-6922.

Beautiful cedar home on Fairmont Golf Course with spectacular views.

Immaculate. Developed basement.

403-288-1095.

PROPERTY 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.

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

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

• Call 250-342-0371

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 GLUTEN-FREE STRAWBERRY CRUMBLE

1 ½ cups Large Flake Rolled Oats 2 tblsp Brown Sugar, packed ½ cup Shredded Coconut, 1 tblsp Cornstarch sweetened 1 tsp Vanilla 1/3 cup Brown Sugar, packed ½ cup Butter, cubed 4 cups Strawberries, hulled and halved

Stir together strawberries, brown sugar, cornstarch and vanilla; scrape into 8-inch square baking dish.

For topping: Whisk oats, coconut and brown sugar.

Cut in butter until coarse crumbs.

Sprinkle over strawberry mixture.

Bake at 350 degrees until golden about 30 minutes.

See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Home Of The Week A Choice Destination!

N E W S PA P E R

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

Spacious bungalow on an oversized cul-de-sac lot is perfect for retirement or recreation. Finished walk-out basement, veranda & double garage.

$429,500

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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.

WANTED

Mature, responsible couple looking for a boat dock on the lake to rent for the summer. Call 403-8199745.

Professional needs private and long term home (cabin or small house) on farm or acreage north of Edgewater. Dog and cat friendly landlords please. Call 250-3479086.

MISC. FOR SALE

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MISC. FOR SALE

VEHICLES FOR SALE

SERVICES

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Firewood bagged or bulk, free local delivery. 250-342-3040 or aranwood@hotmail.com.

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.

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

3-piece slate pool table 4’x8’ with cues, balls etc., disassembled and ready to move, $450, 250-342-6922.

All Metal Boat Trailer with built in compartments for fishing gear, motor and generator. Best offer.

250-342-0320. Cell 250-342-1703.

Like new black leather sectional, T.V. stand, easy chair with stool, 403-617-9217. Will be in Invermere all week.

Tempo 610T 2.25 HP 3-9 mph Treadmill, pulse, heart, distance, time, speed, calories, power incline and Weider Gym $500 firm for both. Like new condition. Located in Windermere. Call/text 403-7104339.

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.

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.

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.

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.

BOATS FOR SALE

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.

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.

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.

1999 17.5’ Bayliner w/ trailer 3.0 L Mercury inboard. Open bow.

Complete with jackets/ropes/skis/ boards, $6,000, 403-813-7400.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 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.

1999 Mercury Sable - V6, all power options, remote starter, new Hankook tires, only 160,000 kms asking $3,000, Windermere, 250581-1425.

2004 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 248,000 km. Excellent condition, fully loaded. New Transmission. $5,800. Call 250-341-1045.

CAMPING 13 ft. Trillion Trailer, 1,350 ponds, can be towed with min van or car, reconditioned fridge, recently new upholstery, flooring and tires, $5,000 O.B.O. 250-341-3498.

SERVICES 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 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 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 .

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Kootenay Coffee Works is now hiring full and part-time staff.

Please drop off resume in person or call 250-341-3662.

Wanted Full Time – Experienced framing carpenter. Contact Ken at 250-341-1886.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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.

Fiona Wilfley, AEP

Strands Old House Restaurant is accepting resumes for evening servers P/T and F/T, pantry chef 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 250-342-6344 or 250-342-5745.

SERVICES

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

Intuitive Reader

250-342-1713 fiona@fionapsychic.com

Heartfelt Companion Services Leanne Brooks • 250-341-5683

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Enjoy kind companionship Help with transportation, errands and appointments Housekeeping, laundry Any personal and non-medical needs can be met

passport & visa photos camera classes • canvas wraps photography • photo finishing picture framing …look for the red door behind Gone Hollywood Video

250-342-5102

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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.

Pete’s Marina is hiring a mature individual to lead the team at the marina. Looking for leadership skills, problem solving, customer service and customer service skills.

Please send your resume to ahoy@ petesmarina.ca including your cover letter and 3 references or call 250-342-9625.

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.

Dehart Sewer and Drain is looking for a truck driver/pump truck operator. Job is seasonal May October $18 - $22 per hour. Must have good driver abstract. Willing to train. Contact Bruce 250-3479803 or send resume to 250-3472274.

Pete’s Marina is looking for young, energetic individuals to work on the docks. Boat license required.

Please send resume to ahoy@ petesmarina.ca including your cover letter and 3 references or call 250-342-9625 for details.

Local electrical contractor looking for journeyman electrician or 4th year apprentice. Wage depending on experience. Email resume to ekelectric@telus.net.

Kitchen Help and Dishwasher.

Apply in person at Fubuki Sushi.

315 3rd Ave. Athalmer.

SUMMER CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY A.C.E. (Access in the Community for Everyone) is seeking proposals for our Accessibility Ambassador project during the summer of 2014. The successful applicant will compile an information package, conduct public outreach and education, and demonstrate access solutions. The work is expected to take 120-140 hrs to complete. Applicants must have own transportation, access to a computer, and be able to lift and carry ramps weighing up to 50lbs.

May be suitable for university student. Please contact A.C.E. for details info@acecv.com or 250688-0271. Deadline for proposals is May 26th.

Seeking a manager for a new seasonal downtown cafe to open soon. Applicant will be responsible in overseeing the day to day operations of the cafe. Food Safe is a must and previous food and beverage experience. Open May - Sept. Please send resume to t.thredz@telus.net.

Dusk Building Systems is currently hiring employees for their truss and wall panel plants.

Please submit resume to info@ duskbuildingsystems.com or fax to 250-342-3427.

SUMMER STUDENT 35 hours per week, July-August, 2014 Must currently be a full-time secondary or post-secondary student, between 15 and 30 years of age, and returning to full-time studies in the fall. The right candidate will be a bookworm at heart and enjoy working with people of all ages. A complete list of qualifications and duties can be provided upon request. Applicants may drop-off a cover letter and resume at the library or submit via email to publiclibrary@invermere.net by May 23rd, 2014.

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CASUAL/ON-CALL SUMMER RELIEF STAFF June-August 2014 We are looking for a casual staff member who is available to work on an on-call basis this summer. There is the possibility for some scheduling flexibility to work around other commitments. If you enjoy working with people of all ages and are willing to take on a variety of tasks, we’d like to hear from you! Applicants may dropoff a cover letter and resume at the library or submit via email to publiclibrary@invermere.net by May 30th, 2014.

invermere.bclibrary.ca

Cook for Backcountry Lodge Talus Lodge is seeking casual cook during the months of July, August and September. Must be able to cook high end home cooked meals for up to 15 people. You could do this job if you entertain and enjoy cooking high end meals for friends and relatives at home.

This position is ideal for a person who takes pride in their work, and is independent, self-motivated, people oriented. It is also ideal for a person who loves the outdoors and feels at home in a remote setting.

Shifts for one week at-a-time but may also be of shorter duration.

Access to work via helicopter. Call Chris Espinel, 250-342-9358 for more information.

Capital Accountant Invermere & District Hospital

Interior Health is looking for a relief full time Capital Accountant located at the Invermere & District Hospital. The Capital Accountant is responsible for the capital budgeting process and coordinating the financial management reporting functions for all capital transactions within Interior Health. This is a relief position for a minimum of one year with the potential of future career opportunities within our dynamic organization of over 18,000 dedicated professionals.

If you have a professional accounting designation, such as CA, CMA, CGA or CPA with five years of relevant experience along with proven problem-solving, analytical skills and are a strong team player, we would love to hear from you.

Apply Online To (Competition # 00598151)

Jobs.InteriorHealth.ca

Best Paints

Currently seeking

Paint Shop Assistant

An energetic person with a keen eye for colour and a high regard for quality customer service.

Requires basic computer skills, ability to work rotating Saturdays and involves some physically demanding work.

Please forward resume by email to info@warwick-interiors.com or by fax: 250-342-3546

Tony’s Greek Grill We are now accepting resumes for

food counter attendants In Fairmont and kitchen help

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

Part and Full-time Positions Available Start date: ASAP

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

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.

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

North Star Hardware & Building Supplies Ltd.

Delivery Driver Must have valid Class 3 licence + air brakes. Crane certification needed.

Must be fit and strong and like working in a team environment. Must be good with customers and contractors.

Wage negotiable based on experience.

First Cook Second Cook Kitchen Helper

Email resumes to chris@nstarhw.ca

Please send resume to dpietrzak@eagleranchresort.com

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Buddhist Pioneer Reader

Now Hiring 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.

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Brilliance in Packaging…

We Got it in the Bag! Without question, our Packaging Team Members are the best baggers in the biz! Focusing on the safe and efficient operation of machinery to package, box, prepare and ship the best coffee in the country, duties also include daily clean-up, room staging and relentless quality control. It is tough work in a team setting demanding a high set of standards. In return we provide a full-time job with the stability of a positive, year-round work environment, competitive wages, a whack of great benefits and steady pipeline to satisfy the most discerning addiction!

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.

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

Rainbow International Restoration is looking for highly motivated, punctual, well organized individuals seeking a fast paced position with attention to detail.

Candidates must have a clean Class 5 drivers license and Criminal Records Check.

Project Manager Assistant General responsibilities will include assisting project manager as well as supporting staff if needed. General duties will include client, staff and sub trade communication and scheduling. Applicant must have excellent computer skills, be proficient in Word & Excel. Experience with Xactimate, Xactanalysis and/ or Microsoft Project Manager preferred but not necessary. Applicant must be able to work successfully in a team environment as well as working without supervision. Construction knowledge would be an asset.

Skilled Carpenter Must have a minimum of 2+ years of Construction experience working with a residential and/or small commercial construction company. Must work well with others and independently if needed. Finish carpentry experience required.

Construction Labourer Duties to include, but not limited to, assisting with emergency clean-up, demolition and general construction. Must be physically fit, have the ability to operate hand and power tools of all types and work in a fast paced environment.

Construction experience is an asset (painting, drywall, etc).

This is a picture of the Buddhist scholar and author Dr. James Mullens reading a Pioneer that Misko Publishing owner Robert Doull carried with him when he crossed the Kunzum Pass in the Indian Himalayas.

This picture was taken at roughly 15,000 feet (4,500 metres) elevation at a Buddhist holy site, although for the most part the site has fallen into disrepair. Dr. Mullens is sitting on a concrete throne called the Dalai Lama’s throne. There are stone benches set in rows at right angles to the throne, but these are now broken and strewn around the site. Mr. Doull also visited the site in 1998 with his daughter Ashley. “I’m glad I had the opportunity to see it again, before it disappears entirely,” he said.

Photo by Robert Doull

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Kicking Horse Coffee is also recruiting candidates to join our “Special Ops” Task Force. These elite agents would be available at a moments’ notice (part-time/casual) for production projects that fall outside the realm of day-to-day operations including: the assembly of box shippers, merchandisable pallets and seasonal products or other top secret missions deemed necessary. Agent requirements include a flexible schedule, a good level of physical fitness, positive and energetic disposition, open mindedness and above all else, the unique ability to instantly blend into the surroundings wearing a black uniform.

If you are: • Physically fit • Able to maintain a high level of positive energy while on your feet for an 8 hour period (and still keep a good sense of humor) • Proud of your critical eye and detail orientation • Are energized by a dynamic team Then we have a spot for you on our Team! Email us at jobs@kickinghorsecoffee.com or fax 250-342-4450. We will contact successful applicants for interviews by June 6th, 2014.

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Festival of flight (Clockwise from top left): Michael Plumb takes a shot at photojournaling during Pat Morrow’s “Journaling with your Camera” workshop on Friday, May 9th (Photo by Marie-Claude Gosselin); A great blue heron glides low over misty waters in the Columbia River Wetlands (Photo by Dan Walton); A bald eagle sits atop a cliff overlooking the wetlands, providing fantastic fodder for birders (Photo by Dan Walton); Michael Plumb, Heather Philpot and Leslie Gotfrit click away near Ritchie’s Point on May 9th (Photo

by Pat Morrow); On Sunday, May 11th, the Wetlands Paddle offered through Columbia River Kayak & Canoe provided ample opportunity for bird-watching (Photo by Dan Walton); Eager attendees learned about the geology of the mountains surrounding the Upper Columbia Valley during geologist Andrea Petzold’s presentation on Friday, May 9th at Pynelogs (Photo by Steve Hubrecht); For the birders headed into the Columbia River Wetlands via canoes and kayaks on May 11th, blue skies appeared shortly after a foggy start (Photo by Dan Walton); Scavengers didn’t have to look very far to find many useful herbs during naturalist Kalista Pruden’s guided Wild Food and Medicine tour near Pynelogs Cultural Centre and Wilmer on Saturday, May 10th (Photo

by Dan Walton);Western painted turtles may not be birds, but all wildlife is fair game for the cameras of the Wings Over the Rockies participants (Photo by Dan Walton).

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Valley Churches

FAITH

Praying the headlines

By Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman, St. Peter’s Lutheran Mission of Invermere Some love to read, hear or watch the news in print, on website, radio or television. We don’t like everything we learn from it, but we want to know what is going on in the world.

Others find the predominance of bad news hard to bear. We have enough trouble to endure personally without hearing stories of the suffering of others.

How do you respond to the news? My wife is an avid news follower. We’ve subscribed to newspapers, our TV is always tuned to the nightly news, and she keeps up with personal updates via Facebook. I’m somewhere in between loving and hating the news. I drive a lot, so I listen to CBC’s hourly updates and many of its programs. I also watch in the evenings with my wife. I learn from the news, but I am also overwhelmed by it. I feel powerless before much of what I hear. Rage fills my heart at stories of kidnappings, murders, political corruption and abuse of children. I feel powerless before the daily display of death and grief presented in the news. Sometimes I respond with protest, writ-

ing letters or supporting those who long for improvements in life. This is better than silence and inaction, but I can’t help but believe that something else is needed.

Jesus walked among people in the first century AD. It was a time different from ours, yet many things were the same. His countrymen, the Jews of Palestine, lived under the dictatorial rule of a foreign power. The local puppet king named Hero was a self-seeking, powerhungry, violent leader. The religious leaders were secularminded bureaucrats or pompous, controlling bullies.

As news of Jesus spread through the land, hopes grew that he had arrived to clean things up for his people. But Jesus chose a different response to the troubles of the world. He spoke of God’s kingdom, His invisible yet very real rule over creation. He demonstrated that rule in acts of forgiveness, healing and truth speaking, and He invited His followers to join Him in praying for the fulfilment of that rule: “Thy kingdom come.”

He became the answer to that prayer when He let Himself be arrested and crucified. Jesus willingly died.

His death cut to the heart of what troubles this world: humanity’s broken relationship with God. Jesus rose from the dead to show that anyone may walk through the door of faith and live in harmony with God under His rule.

I believe God is king of His creation, and that His kingdom will finally overcome all the sad and troubled kingdoms of this world. My best response to the news of those kingdoms is to pray. I pray: “Thy kingdom come.”

Heroic Dutch family hid Jews from Nazis Casey Scheffer of Invermere, pictured here with his wife Tony, was just a teenager in 1940 when the Nazis occupied his small town in Holland.

His courageous parents risked the lives of themselves and their six children by hiding a Jewish couple in their home for two long years. To read more about how they pulled it off without being caught and executed, visit The Pioneer’s main website at www.columbiavalleypioneer. com and click the Wartime Wednesdays link on the left-hand side.

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LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, May 18th 10:30 a.m.: CELEBRATION SUNDAY, “Love Is A Verb...Making Us Like Jesus”...

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

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

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

You can remember someone special with your gift to the Canadian Cancer Society To donate In Memory or In Honour: www.cancer.ca | 250-426-8916 or call toll-free 1-800-656-6426 or mail to: P. O. Box 102 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Please include: Your name and address for tax receipt Name of the person being remembered Name and address to send card to

Let’s Make Cancer History

www.cancer.ca

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