Vol11issue23

Your Weekly Source for News and Events

Vol. 11/Issue 23

The Columbia

Valley

June 6, 2014

P IONEER

FREE

Serving The Upper Columbia Valley including Spillimacheen, Brisco, Edgewater, Radium, Invermere, Windermere, Fairmont and Canal Flats

GUINNESS WORLD RECORD-BREAKING!

MMBC BLUES

5 FLOOD PREP

10 PALLIATIVE PEACE

20

Toby Creek Nordic Club members and representatives from the District of Invermere cheer for the Lake Windermere Whiteway’s newly conferred Guinness World Record title of “Longest Ice Skating Trail” at Kinsmen Beach on Tuesday, June 3rd to. See page 3 for the full story.

Photo by Steve Hubrecht

VACATION HOMES ALONG THE SPRINGS GOLF COURSE IN RADIUM • • • •

Experience year-round, resort living in a Bighorn Meadows Vacation Home at a fraction of the cost.

Spend more time on vacation and less time on yard work and spring cleaning!

1/17th, 1/8th and 1/4 shares in 1, 2 or 3 bedroom floor plans.

On-site rental management, housekeeping and maintenance.

Show suite open daily. 1-888-766-9637 | www.bighornmeadows.ca | info@bighornmeadows.ca

2 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

June 6, 2014

VALLEY VIEWS FATHER’S DAY SALE

4

DAYS ONLY!

for ate? e Timwebsi new

THURSDAY June 5th to SUNDAY June 8th

A reliable, local web professional Call anytime, ask any questions - I’m here to make it happen!

www.eggplantstudios.ca • 250-688-8008

Buying a NEW computer?

SAVE up to $300

“

Cheers to Lorrie at Lorrie’s PC Computer Repair for fixing our computer. Great service, highly recommended.

”

February 25th, Columbia Valley Pioneer’s, Cheers and Jeers.

Lorrie’s PC Computer Services PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SYSTEMS ENGINEER , MBA

Cell: 250-688-COMP (2667)

55

$

Per Person 250.347.6266

Father’s Day Golf & Dinner Special 18 holes with cart and steak sandwich, after 12 pm on June 15, 2014

Genuine by Nature ® • 1.800.667.6444 • RadiumResort.com

Let the good times roll Clockwise from top right: Actor Lucas Myers brought his comical alterego Randy the Redneck to Pynelogs on Friday, May 30th; Louise Bolduc helps patrons at the Spilli Chili Cookoff counter the spicy food on Saturday, May 31st; Mocha Joe serves hungry guests chili from Beeland — one of the four contestants at the cookoff; Alana Johnson mini-putts in style in the Adults Only Mini Golf Tournament at Copper City Amusement Park on Saturday, May 31st; Tracy Frederickson prepares to putt while being coached by her parrot Squeegee; Xavier Sternloff taps his putt while Charles White and Ginny White pray he’ll miss. The trio travelled from Canmore to compete in the tournament.

Photos by Dan Walton

75

$

Per Person 250.347.6200

e-

June 6, 2014

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 3

VALLEY NEWS

Whiteway takes home Guinness title

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The valley is officially home to the longest ice skating trail in the world as the Whiteway successfully laid claim to the Guinness World Record title last week.

Invermere councillor Justin Atterbury, who was the person to actually submit the bid, received confirmation of the title on May 28th, capping four winters of efforts by the Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club (the creator and operator of the Whiteway), the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce and a host of other locals.

“I’m ecstatic that we’re getting the title; this will really increase awareness of the Whiteway,” said Nordic club president Lyle Wilson. “It’s great because anything that stimulates people to get out and be active is fantastic.”

The club has been running the Whiteway for six winters — the main funding source for building and operating the Whiteway is membership fees and donations.

Before that, few people recreated on the lake in winter aside from those who went ice fishing, said Mr. Wilson.

“Now, with the Whiteway, quite literally thousands of people are out on the lake each winter. We’re seeing many skiers and skaters, a lot of people walking their dogs or jogging on the Whiteway, and even the occasional fat-tire mountain biker,” he said. “It’s turned the lake into as much of a recreational facility in the winter

Justin Atterbury

as it is in the summer.”

The bid submitted to Guinness was for both the “longest ice skating trail” record (which was previously held by the 8.5-kilometre river skating trail at The Forks in Winnipeg) and the “largest naturally frozen ice rink” record (held by the 165,621-square metre, 7.8-kilometre long Rideau Canal skateway in Ottawa), but only the “longest ice skating trail”

title bid was successful.

“I haven’t contacted Guinness regarding why we didn’t get largest (ice rink), but I’m assuming it’s because the criteria for largest had a minimum width of six metres. The Whiteway was built with this in mind, but after Focus Corporation used GPS to survey the whole route, we discovered at a few places the width was slightly less by a few inches. We weren’t sure if this would disqualify us,” said Mr. Atterbury, adding that he is waiting on the official record certificate and package sent by Guinness, which may offer an explanation.

At any rate, smashing the record for longest skating trail — at 34.5 kilometres, the Whiteway beat The Forks

river trail by 26 kilometres — is amazing and no small feat, said Mr. Atterbury.

“This was our fourth winter working at it, and every prior year, there were different obstacles that started to make us wonder if we would ever pull it off. It was such a challenge because Mother Nature is never predictable and sometimes it felt like she was laughing at our efforts,” he said. “We always were able to build a record-breaking Whiteway each winter. It was just super challenging to document it correctly.”

According to Mr. Atterbury, the surveying done for free by Focus Corporation, along with a longer-thanusual season for the Whiteway, was a big boost to the record bid this year.

As far as he knows, the Toby Creek Nordic Club simply needs to maintain the Whiteway to the same dimensions in future winters to keep the record.

“It’s really exciting. It’s a huge feat that the Nordic Club is organized enough to create something like this. I believe it will be a long time before some other community puts in that kind of effort,” he said. “We beat Winnipeg by 26 kilometres. That’s a long ways if that city wants to compete.”

Mr. Atterbury first thought of the idea of pushing for the Guinness World Record for the Whiteway several years after the cross-country ski and ice-skating trail Continued on page 30 . . .

THE K IDS A RE UP — TO ALL KINDS OF FUN —

PANORAmA KIDS CLUbS & CAmPS There’s mountains of fun and programs for kids.

From bouncy castles to waterslides, pools and chairlift rides, kids have lots to smile about. And parents do too! Panorama’s children’s programs are brilliantly staffed and organized, so while the kids are away parents can play!

FREE SHUTTLE! Chaperoned shuttle available from Invermere to Panorama. Call 1.866.601.7384 or see PanoramaResort.com/Mountain-Valley-Shuttle

PANORAmA KIDS CLUb Full day: 9.30 AM - 4.30 PM including lunch $49 Half day: 9.30 AM - 1 PM or 1 PM - 4.30 PM $29 Ages 6 - 16yrs.

SPECIALTy CAmPS Choose from 1, 2 or 3 day camps such as Tennis, Art & Drama, Wilderness Survival, Cooking & Cupcake Decorating and more! Ages 6+ 1 day $59 \ 2 days $118 \ 3 days $149

ON-mOUNTAIN DAy CARE Age 37mth – 5yrs. Pre-booking required.

For dates and information on children’s activities:

4 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

June 6, 2014

SECURITY • • • •

RCMP Report

Uniformed Guards Mobile Patrol Alarm Response Property Checks

www.valleyhawk.com

250-688-HAWK

Submitted by Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac Columbia Valley RCMP Open house a hit Cheers! The detachment open house was a huge success. I would like to thank the major sponsors of this event — the Windermere Lions Club, Home Hardware, Canadian Tire, and Tim Hortons — and all the officers who helped, special thanks to Grant for putting up with the heat in his tac gear as well as Cpl. Phill Sullivan and Const.

Chris Ralph for doing the police dog session. Thanks to all who attended. My guess is there were around 160 to 180 people.

Licensed & Insured Invermere & Surrounding Areas

Key West Plumbing 24 hr. ncy m e erge e! ic rv e s

The key to all your water solutions!

250-341-1011

Bear Jams The detachment as well as park wardens are experiencing a number of bear jams in the park where numerous vehicles will come to a halt to observe bears in their environment. In particular we are having numerous sightings of a mama Grizzly and two cubs. Public safety is a priority as well as protection of the bears. I am a realistic person and well aware that it is exciting to observe the bears and know we will not be able to put a stop to vehicles pulling over. In a recent incident when people were out of their cars approaching the bears at close range the officer reverted to putting his siren on to have the bears move on.

We are being educated by the wardens and conservation officers that this is not the desirable method to deal with this problem. We will come up with another option.

Servicing the Columbia Valley

RFE ALARMS Monitoring includes guard and keyholder service • Surveillance Systems • Home Theatre • Analog & Digital Background Sound Systems

rfealarms@shaw.ca

Local company, local service.

250-342-6549

JOLDHAMFINEHOMES.COM SERVING INVERMERE AND THE COLUMBIA VALLEY

When you want it done right.

• On Friday, May 30th at 6:30 p.m., Columbia Valley detachment members attended a complaint of hit and run at the intersection of Laurier St. and Panorama. A vehicle made an abrupt stop and was hit in the rear by a 2009 Jeep driven by a 54-year old male from Fairmont. The driver of the Escalade that was hit was driven by a 44-year old male from Alberta, who left the scene of the accident, but later contacted the detachment.

• On Friday, May 30th at 11:35 p.m., the detachment received a complaint of a noisy party in the 4700 block of River Drive in Fairmont. Police attended but noise was no longer detected. Patrols of the area came up negative.

National Home Warranty Packages available with all new home construction.

(J Oldham Holdings Inc. est 2005)

• New Homes • Garages • Carports • Shops & Sheds • Renos

JESSE OLDHAM • 250-551-2593 1729 10th Ave., PO Box 2195, Invermere B.C.

• On Saturday, May 31st at 1:06 a.m., the Columbia Valley detachment responded to a complaint of domestic assault in Windermere. A 39-year old male from Invermere was arrested and charged with assault.

• On Saturday, May 31st at 11:49 p.m. the detachment received a complaint of a male sleeping and then wandering around Tim Hortons. Officers attended and found a 26-year-old male from Invermere in a highly intoxicated state. The male was arrested and charged for being drunk in public and lodged in cells until sober.

Using Cover In a recent story I mentioned the training we receive where I went into a shoot-don’t shoot scenario and almost shot the instructor, who was carrying a red flashlight. It reminded me of an incident that happened three years ago during similar training. We were suited up for protection as the training projectiles do hurt when hit. The bad guy was also suited up for protection.

In this scenario I worked with a partner. At the time I had about 35 years of service while my female partner was much junior in length of service. I’ve been through these scenarios before, this was her first time. The instructors always stress using cover.

The bad guy comes out with a gun and he cocks the gun and is bringing it up. I use the door for cover and since the bad guy won’t obey our instructions, we fire on the fellow and drop him. The instructor requests that we freeze in our position. As this is training and we learn from our mistakes, he goes on to explain that I am using the door as good cover. He looks at my partner and asks, “what’s your cover?” It was brought to my attention that my partner was using me for cover and shooting over my shoulder which explained why my ear was ringing. My partner was taking this seriously, so before anything further could be said I interrupted the instructor and said “ I’m okay with this, I’ve had a long productive career and a good life, she has a long way to go, I have no problem with this.” A true hero.

Corn-on-the-cob Product of USA, No 1 grade

Save this weekend

1

4/ 76 FRI

SAT

SUN

6

7

8

Kraft Cracker Barrel Cheese Slices 220 g - 240 g or Singles, Process cheese product, 450 g - 500 g Select Varieties Limit 4, after limit $5.99

Save up to $3

299 ea

or 49¢ ea.

Sensation by Save this weekend Compliments Whole Frying Chicken Air-chilled, grain-fed, fresh, 4.39/kg

199 /lb

June 6, 2014

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 5

Recycling program causing a stink

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff Multi-Material British Columbia came into effect last month, and it still hasn’t mustered much support in the Columbia Valley.

Implemented on Monday, May 19th, the stewardship program transferred the cost of recycling certain materials from consumers to the producers (previously, consumers funded local recycling programs through municipal taxes).

And while MMBC will reallocate the funds levied on producers towards regional recycling programs, many rural communities — including those in the Columbia Valley — will receive little to no benefit.

In densely populated parts of the province, it’s economical for communities to finance curbside recycling programs with MMBC funding. Where populations are sparse, however, implementing a recycling program is much less cost-effective yet producers are still subject to the same fees. “(Regional district residents) will pay slightly more for packaged products, hidden in the cost,” said Kevin Paterson, the environmental service manager for the Regional District of East Kootenay. “That money goes to MMBC to collect that material at the end of life.”

The cost required to operate an adequate public recycling program would not be offset by the funding available through MMBC, he said. The only opportunity for residents throughout the East Kootenay to recycle products subject to MMBC is through the Cranbrook bottle depot.

The bottle depot has been run by Encorp Pacific — a provincial recycling service — well before the changes brought about by MMBC. Because its practices align with MMBC standards, Encorp inked a deal to offer MMBC collection at hundreds of locations in the province. Cranbrook is the lone location in the East Kootenays. A feasible solution for the region was not arrived at through the RDEK, said Mr. Patterson. RDEK offered a compromise, but MMBC was absolute about having its conditions met.

“So people in the East Kootenays will pay that fee but not receive the service,” he said, adding that “people from Invermere are not going to drive recyclables to the Cranbrook Bottle Depot — that’s insane.”

Since the 1990s, the RDEK has funded the yellow bin program — a recycling practice that allows East Kootenay

residents to dispose of certain recyclables via 400 yellow dumpsters placed throughout the region. When MMBC was in its planning stage, representatives approached the RDEK with interest in funding the yellow bin program, but because recyclables collected in yellow bins are not entirely in sync with those on MMBC’s mandate, the yellow bin program is not qualified to receive funding from MMBC. “We will continue to serve the public through yellow bin program,” Mr. Paterson said. “It has been well-received and respected,” adding that materials collected by MMBC are no longer supposed to be deposited in the yellow bins.

There is no added cost to the region when consumers dispose of their MMBC waste at the Cranbrook Bottle Depot, but if those materials are instead dumped in a yellow bin, they will add to the RDEK’s recycling tab. The yellow bin programs requires the RDEK to spend $255 to process each metric ton of recyclable material.

Mr. Paterson isn’t happy with the MMBC program’s rollout, but to minimize RDEK expenses until a better solution is found, he said “we need to encourage as many East Kootenay residents as we can to take their recyclables to the Cranbrook Bottle Depot.”

While more MMBC-compliant depots could be set up elsewhere in the valley, each location requires paid supervision — an expense that trumps any savings coming from a reduction in yellow bin use. Alternatively, each community in the province can collect the applicable recyclables through a curbside recycling program. Invermere already has a curbside program, but as with the yellow bins, the recyclables are not compatible. Invermere could receive around $60,000 in annual subsidy from MMBC for a new program, said Mayor Gerry Taft. But, like the idea of adding more dropoff depots, funding offered through MMBC won’t support it. One of the affected producers, Home Hardware, will be tackling the new regulations from head office, said Invermere Home Hardware owner Al Miller.

“I think there has been a fair bit of research done,” he said. “And they have people at the corporate level who have been hired for this whole compliance issue.” Mr. Miller believes MMBC will cause materials to be packaged more efficiently, as producers will ensure their packaging is done properly and in a cost effective fashion. “That’s the direction we’re going, and it’s the responsible thing to do.”

Continued on page 17. . .

Blowout Relocation Sale 503B - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 250-342-3922 www.valleyspas.ca • www.arcticspas.com •

Hotubs • Hybrid Saunas • Massage chairs • Water Maintenance

MORTGAGE SPECIALISTS

Kim Larsen Mellor

Ian McIntosh

Direct: 250-341-5001 kim@amfinancial.ca

Direct: 250-342-4444 ian@amfinancial.ca

FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD. www.amfinancial.ca

Sealed Units Windows steamed up or cracked now that spring is here?

Book your sealed unit repair and replacements now and don’t pay the PST.

Serving the Columbia Valley for over 35 years

#3, 109 Industrial #2, Invermere B.C. 250-342-3659 • Fax: 250-342-3620

www.invermereglass.ca

6 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

June 6, 2014

PERSPECTIVE

The Whiteway cracks a Guinness

Historical Lens

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff Local restaurants and bars might find that they have a hot commodity in stock in the coming months as word spreads about the Lake Windermere Whiteway being named the world’s longest ice skating trail in The Guinness Book of Records.

The link between the book and the brew is quite real.

The world record book was the brainchild of a Sir Hugh Beaver in 1951, who at the time was the managing director of the Guinness Breweries. An argument over which was the fastest game bird in Europe while on a shooting party in Ireland got him thinking that a book supplying the answer to this type of debate might prove successful.

The first 197-page edition of what became known as The Guiness World Book of Records was bound in August 1955 and went to the top of the British bestseller lists by Christmas, and so the tradition was born.

With nomenclature like this, the sky’s the limit when it comes to the valley’s marketing potential. Combining both Canada’s favourite sport (hockey being the ultimate ice skating pasttime) with its outdoor appeal (ice skating “trail”), the Guinness title has a magical allure that will appeal to a great many people around the world, with the added bonus of drawing them here during the slower winter season when businesses can certainly use the boost in traffic. And the timing couldn’t be better.

The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Tourism Marketing Committee has been on a successful media marketing mission over the last year — one that includes the production of The Lake Windermere Whiteway video Take Me There — and is more than prepared to make the most of this incredible opportunity, led by the Chamber’s fearless leader, Susan Clovechok, who just garnered an award of her own (see page 9). Who better to help lead the charge? Most importantly, residents and visitors need to get behind the Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club. Nothing comes free, and club membership and user fees are a small price to pay for such a huge community treasure chest.

CGIT Horseback Camp in the early 1930s In this image taken in the Invermere area in the early 1930s, five girls with the CGIT Horseback Camp are out on a ride with their guide. Left to right are Joy Johnston, Joan Peters, Carmen Dacosta, Elsie Johnston and Jean Blake with guide Dave Nixon. If you have any more information, e-mail us at info@cv-pioneer.com .

Photo (A1446) courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

Council should make library a priority Dear Editor:

Mayor Taft didn’t do his homework.

I have used the Invermere Public Library since I arrived in the valley in 1967. I was both Secretary and Chairman of the Library Board in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s.

The Invermere Library charged fees for ONE year only, and that was 20 years ago — hardly a recent event. And every time over the past 40-odd years that the idea of a new multi-use cultural centre has been discussed, the Public Library has always been front and centre of those plans.

I don’t know what the Invermere Council has against libraries, but this current attitude echoes that of the first mayor, Mr. Delasalle, when his council very publicly granted the library a huge grant (for the time) of $3,300 a year, and then not-so-publicly took back $3,000 of that grant in rental fees for the tiny space above the Community Centre.

It’s high time Council stopped dismissing the importance of the library to this valley community, and started giving it the respect it deserves.

Anne Picton Windermere

The Columbia Valley

CANADIAN COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER AWARD 2013

Pioneer

is independently owned and operated, published weekly by Misko Publishing Limited Partnership.

Box 868, #8, 1008 - 8th Ave., Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Phone: 250-341-6299 • Fax: 1.855.377.0312 Email: info@cv-pioneer.com www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

Rose-Marie Fagerholm Publisher

Nicole Trigg Editor

Dan Walton Reporter

Steve Hubrecht Reporter

Dean Midyette Advertising Sales

Cheryl Williams Advertising Sales

Emily Rawbon Graphic Design

Amanda Murray

Office Administrator/ Classified Sales

June 6, 2014

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 7

LETTERS

Financial Wellness Centre Bill & Andrea Rainbow, Mortgage Brokers

250-342-3453 www.mawest.ca

Phase 2 in 30 years?

Dear Editor: Mayor Gerry Taft wrote to the Chairman and Directors of the Columbia Valley Services Committee about the proposed multi-use facility, stating that “the current Council is not supportive of a second phase as they do not consider it feasible; when the building is paid off in thirty years, there is potential for future phasing.”

[Editor’s note: Pioneer staff have confirmed this informaton is factually correct.] The letter is dated September 25th, 2013. The next day, on September 26th, Mayor Taft attended a library event and took a moment to speak to the crowd of over 100 library patrons and supporters saying it was possible that if the upcoming referendum was successful and enough funds were raised, the library might even be included in Phase 1 of the building, but that certainly it would be included in Phase 2.

Approximately two weeks later, two open house events were held in the community hall to discuss the new facility,

at which time it was reiterated that the library would be included in Phase 2. I don’t believe it was ever made clear to the public that the District of Invermere Council was not supportive of a second phase, nor that a second phase would not occur for thirty years. I believe the referendum was successful, in part, because many people looked forward to a new library facility in the near future.

Among Mayor Taft’s Facebook comments made as recently as May 14th, he says, “It was made clear during the entire referendum process that the library would be a Phase 2 part of the building.”

I have written to the Mayor and Council with my concerns.

The reply I received fails to address why it was not made clear that a second phase was going to take 30 years. Why was this crucial information withheld from the public?

Purchase | Renewal | Refinance Debt Consolidation | Lines of Credit

Jason A. Elford, CFP®, Certified Financial Planner

250-342-5052 www.cmkwealth.com Investments | Retirement Planning| Insurance

Katie Wells, P.Eng, Business Coach and Consultant

250-342-0056 www.wellsbusinesssolutions.ca Bookkeeping | Accounting | Management Administration | Business Centre

Top Floor, 1313 7th Avenue, Invermere, B.C. Invermere’s only multi-disciplined holistic approach to your financial well being.

For Information & Tee-Times Phone 250-347-6500 Or Email: golf@spurvalley.com ‘/Spur Valley’ @SpurValley

• Every Tuesday and Wednesday (All season) $15 for 9 Holes!!

• Used Golf Club Consignment.

Sell your clubs in our golf shop

Elizabeth Robinson Invermere

• Check out the new merchandise in our expanded golf shop

Setting straight some library facts Dear Editor: I would like to clarify and correct some of the information in Mayor Taft’s letter to the editor published in The Valley Echo on May 28th and in The Pioneer on May 30th.

Mayor Taft stated that 55 per cent of the library usage comes from outside of Invermere. It is actually 45 per cent.

The library has 1,900 active members – 1,000 inside of Invermere (meaning it services one third of the District of Invermere population) and 900 from Regional District of East

Kootenay Areas F & G. Mayor Taft also states “it was not that many years ago that the Invermere library was not a municipal library, and they used to charge fees for library cards.” According to the BC Library Act, charging for basic services has been against the law since 1996. For the few years that the library did charge, it was $6 per year. It is currently the responsibility of local government to fund library service through taxation.

Virginia Walker Invermere

INVESTMENTS | RETIREMENT PLANNING | INSURANCE

• Father’s Day, Sunday June 15th Specials and prizes.

Steamboat Mountain

MUSIC FESTIVAL

A day-long, affordable, family-style, outdoor music festival in Edgewater.

Saturday, July 5th

MLA Meeting Day

Early Bird Tickets on or before June 7th, 2014.

Wednesday, June 11

Through PayPal or cash only at various local stores and businesses.

Please call 1 866 870 4188 to book an appointment

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

$30 adult / $5 Youth (6-18) Check our website for up to date details.

www.steamboatmtnmusicfest.ca

8 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

June 6, 2014

for Beginners Wednesday, June 18th at 6 p.m.

Contact the Library to pre-register! invermere.bclibrary.ca

SALES AND DELIVERY Outstanding otters

NOW AVAILABLE: • TOPSOIL , SAND AND GRAVEL PRODUCTS • COMPOSTED MULCH • LANDSCAPE BARK NUGGETS • SCREENED BLACK ALBERTA LOAM

WINDOWS & WINDSHIELDS

Vinyl Windows | Doors | Glass Sealed Units Windshields | Shower Doors

Domestic Truck Windshields

195

$

plus tax

For May & June

Does not include logo, sensors or specialty glass.

FOGGED UP OR CRACKED WINDOWS • FREE Quotes *MOBILE WINDSHIELD SERVICE*

winderberry.ca

Marc Robinson

250-341-8725 | RobinCV@Live.ca Box 2011 Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0

• Ornamental Tree Clearance save up to 50% on selected stock • June is Perennial Gardening Month and we’re celebrating!

10% OFF all perennials Sat & Sun • Available in bulk quantities - Top Soil, Compost and 3 kinds of Bark Mulch starting @ $20/scoop. Please inquire for deliveries.

The Columbia Valley Otters went to the Calgary Corral City Classic Swim Meet May 24th and 25th at Talisman Centre with three swimmers: Carson Tomalty (right), Isabella Hul (left) and Taylor Lightfoot. Carson made the finals and placed second in his 100-metre breaststroke, fourth in 200-metre breaststroke and sixth in 200-metre individual medley.

The Otters are hosting their own meet — the first annual Columbia Valley Otters Spring Invitational — this weekend on Sunday, June 8th in the Radium Hot Springs cool pool with teams from Fernie, Cranbrook and Trail participating.

Photos by Ian Griffin/www.ipgstudios.com

Prioritizing our library

A precious pet mourned

Dear Editor:

Dear Editor:

There are fewer establishments that are as vital to a community than a library. Andrew Carnegie, the great Scottish/American philanthropist knew this.

Coming from an impoverished childhood, then making his fortune, he built a total of 2,509 Carnegie libraries around the world — 125 of them in Canada.

Invermere and surrounding residents deserve a decent library that should be located in the proposed new community centre. A new and prominent location for the library would bring in more users. Libraries educate young and old; provide a place for the inquisitive mind; and entertain all groups of society with books and visual technology.

Our present Valley Fitness Centre serves the community well. Would it be nice to have a new one? Of course, but for Invermere’s purposes, putting a library at the top of the list is essential. Our community should look to the future and not miss an opportunity to provide library space in the new proposed community centre.

Andy is dead. On Friday (May 28th) night, she went for her usual 11 p.m. walk with her owner. They were just past the Wilmer Hall when a small car came tearing up Well Street, rounded the corner and accelerated toward Konrad Cain Park. Her owner waved and yelled for the driver to slow down. Somewhere behind him, Andy was snuffling her way along the road. The car continued to speed around the next corner onto Horsethief Road. When Andy did not appear, her owner walked back and found her dead.

For twelve years, Andy was the much loved pet and constant companion to her master who is devastated by her loss. Her many friends already miss seeing her trotting beside her master, head held high, butterfly ears cupped forward, and fluffy tail waving in the breeze. She looked more like a mythical creature than a dog.

Wilmer residents will not be surprised to read about the manner of Andy’s death. Our only fear is that next time we will read how one of us or one of our beloved children has been found dead on the road. When you drive through Wilmer on your way to Lake Enid or Westside Road, please slow down… people, children and pets live here!

Eloise Berry Invermere

Jill Bell Wilmer

Colour, Colour, Colour Cheerful, Bright and Inspirational • Annuals - baskets of 8 $3.49 • Basket Stuffers - $3.99 • Geraniums and Begonias $5.99

Beautiful Landscapes Start Here!

Hwy 93/95 Windermere (250) 342-3236 Mon to Sat 9 - 5 • Sunday 10 to 4

June 6, 2014

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 9

Business efforts recognized

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff Twenty-seven businesswomen were nominated for the 2014 Influential East Kootenay Women in Business Awards, and Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Susan Clovechok was one of three winners to be chosen.

Susan Clovechok The awards were presented at the Days Inn in Cranbrook on Friday, May 30th by Kootenay Business Magazine, and Mrs. Clovechok accepted hers with humility. “I was kind of embarrassed to be one of the three winners,” she said. “There were 26 other women who were recognized by their community, of whom someone thought highly enough to nominate them.”

Mrs. Clovechok is currently serving her fourth year as the Chamber’s executive director. Previously, she ran her own operation in the valley as a business consultant.

“I manage the operations for the chamber the way any business person would,” she said. “It’s my responsibility to identify areas that may be a concern for members and bring it to their attention.”

Before starting her first management position when she was in her mid-20s, her father lent her the most valuable advice of her career: be consistent. “If you’re going to be one way, stay that way. Integrity is the only thing you’ve got,” she said. Professionally, Mrs. Clovechok seeks work that allows her to do what she loves. “And out of that has come opportunity,” she said. Her key to success comes from choosing important opportunities in her career, while ensuring balance in the other aspects of life.

“And I have great mentors; I think that’s the key, to find someone, or a number of people, who you trust and admire who can help you make the decision right for you.”

Nobody is successful all on their own, she said.

Burning vehicle meets fire fighters halfway

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff The Invermere Fire Department didn’t have to travel far to save the day on Monday, June 2nd.

Shortly before 4 p.m., a 1998-model recreational vehicle caught fire in the parking lot of Sobeys with flames coming from behind the rear tire on the passenger’s side. Upon realizing the hazard, the owner phoned the fire department, then proceeded to drive the flaming vehicle across the intersection of 7th Avenue and 4th Street to the hall. “The reason I believe they drove it was they thought it was just a brake overheat,” said deputy fire chief Jason Roe. Firefighters spent about five minutes extinguishing the flames, he said, and there was a section of the storage area that was destroyed. Though the owner believes the brake was overheating, the cause of the fire hadn’t been officially determined by press deadline.

KickOff Party co-sponsored by

Saturday, June 21, 2014 Invermere Community Hall Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

DINNER

Buffet Dinner catered by Anne Riches Catering.

Desserts lovingly prepared by the ladies of the Columbia Valley Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society.

DANCE

... the night away to the tunes of Wil C Productions

SILENT/LIVE AUCTION

Many wonderful services, items and gift certificates generously donated by individuals and businesses throughout the valley. Live auction by Tex Lortscher.

Tickets $45/person or $80/couple Available at The Book Bar, Invermere • Cash Bar •

For more info, or for tickets, please call

Sheila Tutty 250-342-9059

Got an entertainment, sports or news tip? Give us a call! 250-341-6299

10 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

June 6, 2014

Flooding preparations underway picture framing • lighting •home decor

For all your framing needs, we are the professionals.

905 7 Ave, Invermere • 250-342-0012

PDQ Window Tinting Specializing in Solar & Security Window Film

Call Today for a FREE Consultation

403-431-0400 RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

Troy Anderson Owner/Operator

Website: www.pdqtinting.com E-mail: pdqtroy@hotmail.com Twitter:@pdqtinting

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Although the provincial Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations B.C. River Forecast Centre has issued a high streamflow advisory warning for several areas in the East Kootenay, the Upper Columbia Valley is not one of them.

The advisory means that river levels are rising rapidly, but no major flooding is expected and this particular advisory applies to the Elk River, Bull River, Kootenay River and other small-to-medium sized tributary rivers in Nelson, Cranbrook, the Elk Valley and Golden. It comes after a low pressure system moved across the Kootenay region starting last Wednesday (May 28th), bringing heavy rainfall.

Even though the increased precipitation has resulted in only an advisory, not a flood watch (when river levels reach and may exceed bank levels) or a flood warning (when river levels exceed the banks), the Regional District of East Kootenay is taking the potential for seasonal spring flooding seriously and encouraging residents in flood-prone areas to take steps now to protect their homes. Self-filling sandbagging stations have been set up at several locations in the region, including Fairmont Hot Springs and Windermere.

“One of the challenges for people can be where to get sand or sandbags,” said RDEK emergency services coordinator Melody Munro in a press release, adding this is why the RDEK has created the stations.

“The stations will have pallets of empty sandbags and sand so people can fill as many bags as they feel they need,” said Ms. Munro.

People will need to bring their own shovels, ties and other supplies to fill the bags and transport them. The RDEK reminds people that sandbags should only be half-filled to make them easier to handle and place.

The Fairmont sandbagging station will be on the corner of Fairmont Springs Drive and Fairway Drive, while the Windermere station is at the Windermere Fire Hall.

The River Forecast Centre will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates. For more information on sandbagging, see www.embc.gov. bc.ca/em/floods/index.html or contact Ms. Munro at mmunro@rdek.bc.ca.

Bylaws cures boulevard blues in Canal Flats ENTER

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff

for your chance

TO WIN

Two 18-hole green fees at EACH of the following eight courses ...

Copper Point Golf Club Eagle Ranch Resort Mountainside Golf Course Radium Resort Golf Riverside Golf Course The Ridge at Copper Point The Springs at Radium Windermere Valley Golf Course Tickets $10 each or 3/$25

Only 200 tickets printed Tickets available at The Book Bar

Draw date: Saturday, June 21, 2014 at the Summer KickOff Party For more info, or for tickets, please call

All proceeds to the

Canadian Cancer Society

BC Gaming Licence #64179

Sheila Tutty 250-342-9059

An amendment to the Roads and Traffic Bylaw in Canal Flats that reached third reading during the village’s regular council meeting on Monday, May 26th will address concerns raised after a crackdown on bylaws in recent years. “There have been a few changes to accommodate our lifestyle here,” said Mayor Ute Juras.

Weight restrictions for those parking along the boulevard have been relaxed to allow vehicles weighing up to 23,000 kilograms to park on the road, up from 5,500 kilograms. Mayor Juras said the change will mostly accommodate bus drivers and empty-loaded truckers living in town. And while heavier vehicles can now park along the street, their owners will now assume more liability. “If there’s any damage done to the boulevard, the vehicle owner will be charged,” she said.

The amendments will also bring about a longer summer for recreation vehicle owners, who can now park outside from May 15th to September 30th — an extension of three weeks. Another major change increases the maximum parking duration spent on a boulevard from 96 hours to 120 (four days to five).

The topic attracted about a dozen constituents to the meeting.

“I’m happy and pleased to see people come out to the meeting and give us their feedback and suggestions,” said Mayor Juras. “It made it very easy to make our decisions.”

Many in attendance had strong opinions on the issue, and they were all able to get their point across, she said.

“We listened and made our decision accordingly.”

The bylaw is expected to pass after the next regular meeting on Monday, June 12th.

Page 11

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY

MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS MOVIE REVIEW

PAGE 12

‘OUT-THERE’ ART

PAGE 14

CHILI CONNOISSEUR

Golden-based author and chef Nicole Du Vent was the elated winner of the People’s Choice Chili award at the 2014 Spilli Chili Cookoff that took place on Saturday, May 31st.

Nicole walked away with the annual $1,000 Beeland Market-sponsored cash prize. Find her delicious chili recipe on page 71 of her book Three Bean & Bear Chili.

Photo contributed

Out & About Your weekly guide to what’s happening around the Columbia Valley PAGE 13

David thompson school

stUdent art sHoW What does ART mean to you?

June 10 to 22

Pynelogs Open daily from 11 am to 5 pm art Opening June 13 from 7 to 9:30 pm Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.

Happy BirtHday to pynelogs!

1914 - 2014 · Celebrating 100 years

12 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

June 6, 2014

MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS

Movie Review: RoboCop

Reviewed by Cheryl Williams The new RoboCop is a surprisingly good and entertaining sci-fi action thriller that appeals to the human heart by conveying the emotions and the humanity of Alex Murphy (Joel Kinnamen) , the main character who eventually becomes RoboCop, even though his title is seldom heard in this rendition of the 1987 hit. The new film ultimately wins for not trying to be the original 1987 version.

The story of Murphy is similar (since it’s a remake) but provides something new. The film focuses more on the development of Murphy’s character, his initial response to his new cyborg body and his new challenging relationship

with his family, making the character more emotional and relatable to the audience. The film delves into the meaning of family themes, media influence on public opinion, corporate greed and capitalism, authoritarianism, and corrupt law enforcement. It provides a glimpse of the struggles we might face with machines or digital surveillance in the future. It also raises the question whether it’s ethical or legal to eliminate the human factor of free will in law enforcement to reduce crime rates by creating merciless cyborgs or robots to replace humans. The action sequences are updated with a higher body count, and better computer-generated imagery and sound effects, making them cooler, stylish and more entertaining than in the original. The new black tactical design of RoboCop fits into the futuristic Detroit

city feel. The updated Robocop is more agile, flexible and stronger compared with the original which also fits with the more high tech-theme of the film. There are quite a lot of credible actors in this film, all providing fantastic performances. Although the climax of the film is tamer than you would expect, the film still strikes a balance between pulling on heart strings and appealing to action junkies.

The ending of the film leaves ample possibilities for a sequel, but left me wanting to know more.

Overall RoboCop was a good watch with a good amount of action. It may not appease the appetite of the diehard RoboCop fans, but the new twists and themes really work for the film if you go into it with an open mind.

RATING: 8 OUT OF 10 HEADS

AN EXCLUSIVE NEW LAKE VIEW & LAKE ACCESS COMMUNITY

C A O L L F L less O G for H RANC E L AG at E w no

STARTING AT

$225,000 + GST

• Special price $79

Additional benefits

• First round is COMPLIMENTARY

• 10% OFF food discount • 20% OFF golf shop inventory (regular priced)

($139 after June 23rd, 2014)

HUGE INCENTIVES

FOR IMMEDIATE BUILDING COMMITMENT

with restrictions

• PRIVATE

COMMUNITY NATURAL SAND BEACH

• All subsequent rounds at $79 after 2 p.m. daily (includes green fees and golf cart)

• Maximum 24 hour advance booking (last minute golf )

1-877-877-3889 eagleranchresort.com

2 FOR 1 APPETIZER Gone

HOLLYWOOD V

I D E O

STARTING AT

$95,000 + GST

*Valid until June 23rd, 2014.

250.342.9450 866.342.9450 www.wvrealestate.ca

Gone Hollywood’s TOP FIVE OF THE WEEK Last Week’s Top 5 Rentals New Releases June 10 1 2 3 4 5

3 Day to Kill Pompeii Monuments Men Gambit About Last Night

• PROPOSED BOAT MOORAGE FACILITY

1 2 3 4

Allan Patridge Jack Ryan – Shadow Recruit Non Stop Short Game

New Releases June 17 1 2 3 4 5

The Lego Movie Blood Ties Devils Knot Grand Budapest Hotel Joy Ride 3

MOVIE SALE

21 FOR MOVIES

Priced $999• $599 • $399

503 - 7th Ave., Invermere • 250-342-0057

June 6, 2014

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 13

MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS

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, June 6th • 6 - 11 p.m.: Animation studio at the Summit YC. • 8 p.m.: Mainstream Square Dance Weekend at the Radium Community Hall, hosted by the Columbia Valley Twirlers. Friday night dance at 8 p.m., Saturday dances at 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Callers are Gary Winter from Edmonton and Dustin McGifford from Penticton.

For more info, please call Albert at 250-347-6573.

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

Saturday, June 7th • 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Radium Days 2014 “Get your British on!” in Radium. Free event. 8:30 a.m. Pancake breakfast; 9:30 a.m. Parade; 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. Door prizes and cake by Canfor; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Brits Best Car Show, Artist’s and Farmer’s market; 12 - 5 p.m.

Scottish afternoon tea at Fireside Tea Shoppe; 12:30 p.m. Kid’s Zone. Plus live music in the Band Shell, Rotary Lunch at Brent’s Shack, wood carving demo and auction, and Gerry’s Gelati will unveil a new flavour. Visit radiumhotsprings.ca.

• 10 a.m.: Lake Enid Shrub Restoration Project. DTSS students who participated in taking shrub cuttings with Wildsight last fall are invited to come to Lake Enid and complete the project. Randy Harris, Ecosystem Restoration Forester will be presenting.

• 10 a.m.: 5th annual Kootenay Krusher Mountain Bike Race at Nipika Resort. 1.5 km - 50 km single track races for the entire family. For more information,

check out nipika.com.

• 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Angela Morgan exhibition at Artym Gallery. Artist will be in attendance 12 - 3 p.m. Show continues until June 13th. Check out artymgallery.com.

• 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Carwash at Syndicate Board Shop, a fundraiser for the DTSS Dry Grad. $5 per car.

• 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Multi-media artist Connie Geerts will show new work while creating onsite at Effusion Art Gallery. For more info, go to effusionartgallery.com.

• 6 - 11 p.m.: Seated basketball at the Summit YC. • 7:30 p.m.: Knox Presbyterian Church Choir and St. David’s United Church Chamber Choir from Calgary perform Franz Schubert’s Mass in G, with choral masterworks by Byrd, Elgar and Mozart, at Christ Church Trinity. Tickets at the door, $20/ adults, $10/students and children. For more info, call 250-342-6644.

• Willi Schmidt Memorial Rifle Shoot at the Lake Windermere District Rod & Gun Club. Visit lwdrodgun.com for more details.

Tuesday, June 10th • 7:45 - 8:45 a.m.: Yoga for the Early Bird at the Community Greenhouse, presented by Groundswell.

By donation. Tuesdays through to June 24th. Visit: groundswellnetwork.ca/events-calendar.

• 5 - 9 p.m.: Baking scones at the Summit Youth Centre.

• 7 p.m.: Columbia Valley Community Foundation AGM at Pynelogs. Join us to celebrate our 12th year of building legacies in our communities. For more info, contact info@valleyfoundation.ca or 250-347-6404.

• 7 p.m.: Conrad Kain Centennial Society AGM at the Windermere Valley Museum. New members welcome.

• 7 p.m.: Summit Trail Makers AGM at the DTSS theatre. Guest speaker “Outdoor Guy” Dave Quinn, from CBC’s Radio West. In the event of strike action closing the school, the event will move to the Lion’s Hall at the Invermere crossroads. Free admission.

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

• 2:15 p.m.: Seniors’ Day at the Invermere Library on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Bus provided. To pre-register, contact 250-342-6416.

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

• 6 p.m.: PJ Story Time at the Invermere Library. Runs

the second Wednesday of each month. To pre-register, contact 250-342-6416 or visit invermere.bclibrary.ca.

• Windermere Ladies Golf Club, every Wednesday.

Tee-times beginning at 2 p.m. for May and June. Please arrive at 1 p.m. to be put in a group. No experience necessary-enjoy the golf and social activity.

Thursday, June 12th • 7:45 - 8:45 a.m.: Sun Riser Yoga at the Community Greenhouse, presented by Groundswell. By donation. Thursdays through to June 26th. Visit: groundswellnetwork.ca/events-calendar.

• 11 a.m.: Glass-blowing demonstrations at Bavin Glassworks, every Thursday until July 3rd. Come in for a chance to win the demo piece. For more info, check out www.bavinglass.com.

• 12 - 1 p.m.: Ask a Librarian / Drop-in tech support at the Invermere Public Library. Every Thursday.

• 5 - 9 p.m.: Ultimate frisbee at the Summit Youth Centre.

• 7 p.m.: Adult Drop-in Ultimate Frisbee, at the DTSS field every Thursday. Free, beginners welcome.

Saturday, June 14th • 12 - 7 p.m.: Fairmont and District Lions Club’s 25th annual Charity Golf Fun Day (golf and BBQ) at Coys Par 3. All ages welcome. Please register at Coys prior to the 14th. Cost $30. For more information, visit e-clubhouse.org/sites/fairmontbc.

• 4 - 8 p.m.: 3rd annual Beer Festival at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. More that 50 beers to sample, live music by Oak Republic, free souvenir tasting glass.

Individual tickets, Lodging and Camping Packages available at fairmonthotsprings.com.

• 6 - 11 p.m.: Glow bowling with the Summit YC. $5.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Legend Nights at Lakeshore Resort and Campground. Listen to Ktunaxa legends as told by a First Nation Elder. Free, open to the public, traditional food available for purchase. Also June 28th, July 12th and 26th, and August 2nd, 23rd and 30th.

Tuesday, June 17th • 5 - 9 p.m.: Hang out night 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 online at groundswellnetwork.ca/events-calendar.

NEW LOCATION! 1214 -7th Ave.,

Invermere, B.C.

Box 2280, Invermere V0A 1K0 maxwellrealtyinvermere@gmail.com

Ph: 250-341-6044 Fax: 250-341-6046

www.maxwellrealtyinvermere.ca

DANIEL ZURGILGEN 250-342-1612

SCOTT WALLACE 250-342-5309

BERNIE RAVEN 250-342-7415

GLENN POMEROY 250-270-0666

GEOFF HILL 250-341-7600

danielzurgilgen@gmail.com

scott@scottwallace.ca

bernieraven@gmail.com

glennpomeroy@shaw.ca

connect@geoffhill.ca

CHRIS RAVEN 250-409-9323

KEN MACRITCHIE 250-342-1565

chrisraven09@gmail.com kdmacritchie@gmail.com

14 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

June 6, 2014

Pynelogs became a cultural hub

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

Community spirit and volunteer energy in a small town can work wonders. In the case of Pynelogs, following each change in use of the building, local individuals assisted in the renovation and upgrading as necessary — on an ad hoc basis, and as funding and time allowed. Pynelogs even faced rumours of demolition and closure threats by the authorities. However, the cultural devotees in the community argued and pleaded for help to restore the building to usefulness. Minor upgrades were made in most cases but, over 2004 and 2005, a major renovation and restoration ensured the longevity of this community treasure. Funding came from all levels of government and many local organizations. The town and valley had acknowledged the value of the cultural centre.

Renovated Pynelogs became a 2005 building wrapped in a 1915 shell. The room layout became open

concept. The work included structural reinforcement, extensive insulation, new electrical/heating/ventilation/ air conditioning, energy-efficient windows appearing like the originals, wireless internet, LCD projection, a modern kitchen, restored RIBBON RECOLLECTION — Then-District of Inoriginal flooring, vermere mayor Mark Smigelski does the honours at the recovered walls, and ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of important exterior Pynelogs modern renovation in May 2005. log work. A large

Valley Echo file photo deck was added as stage for music to dinner theatre. was a new front entry and an accessibility ramp while Community festivals, arts and crafts a an upstairs balcony was removed. workshops, a popular rental facility, Then, in 2014, Pynelogs welcomed an upscale lakeshore café and the a storage building and the interior administrative office for CV Arts all received a fresh coat of paint for the call Pynelogs home.

We are celebrating the heribuilding’s centenary.

Pynelogs today is a busy place. tage and gift of Pynelogs throughAble to operate year-round, it serves out the year of its centenary. There as an art gallery with a gift shop; are, no doubt, more stories about houses continuously running profes- Pynelogs that we have not yet heard. sional, amateur and student visual If you would like to send us a stoart shows from spring through to ry or a photograph, please contact fall; and provides a musical and per- us through the CV Arts website at formance venue offering an intimate www.columbiavalleyarts.com .

Students ‘REACH’ for the stars at Pynelogs Contributed

Angela Morgan Exhibition Saturday June 7, 10 am - 5:30 pm Meet the artist 12 - 3 pm Online viewing & pre-sales Exhibition continues until June 13th

View show online at artymgallery.com

downtown Invermere ~ 250-342-7566 info@artymgallery.com

REACH, the David Thompson Secondary School’s annual art show, is returning to Pynelogs Art Gallery.

With over 150 entries in this year’s show, the work is likely to be both varied and original. DTSS art teacher, Robyn Oliver, has been teaching her students as many forms and mediums as she can get her hands on. The

The Briar Patch

Canal Days Special!

(Friday to Sunday) With the Purchase of 2 Hanging Baskets Receive 20% Off Coordinating Planter!

Located just off Burns Ave.,

Canal Flats • Open Daily 9:30 - 5:30

“The Best Kept Secret in the Valley!”

students will have on display works in ceramic, photography, and sculpture, as well as a variety of painting techniques and film. And this year’s show will host the largest amount of three-dimensional art that has ever been presented at a REACH show.

The 9th annual REACH show will be on the walls, floors, tables, and perhaps even the ceiling, at Pynelogs Art Gallery and Cultural Centre from June 10th to June 22nd with an opening event on June 13th. The REACH opening, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., will give the young artists an opportunity to discuss and show off their creations to their fellow students, their families, art lovers, and anyone curious enough to drop by and see what the creative youth of today are projecting out of their YOUNG AT ART — Lake Windermere Image submitted imaginations. by Sam Tyrrell.

June 6, 2014

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 15

Bringing good vibes to town creating analog-pixelization and giving her work an extremely contemporary feel. These pieces serve as a bridge between our natural existence and the world of high-tech For multidisciplinary artist Connie Geerts, it all start- life that we find ourselves surrounded by. ed with drawing at the kitchen table alongside her siblings.

But it’s in her newest series ‘Particles and Bicycles’ Born in 1965 as the youngest of six children, Con- wherein she starts to question the idea of inter-vibranie Geerts grew up in idyllic southwestern Ontario before tionality — how each one of us is made up of vibrating moving to the West Coast in 1987. But it wasn’t until the particles. The science behind her art suggests that we are late ‘90s that she started to reall in constant flux, attracting ally show her work, which was those who vibrate at similar well-received and picked up by wavelengths as we lope through various galleries across Canada. life. Sense it makes.

With her move to Calgary Bicycles are her chosen in 2000, she went full-throttle metaphor for movement, on artistically, experimenting in which we all choose on our various mediums including paths. Whether or not we travel painting, video editing, sculpindependently depends on the ture, and both bronze and direction we choose to meander. glass casting, all of which have Geerts’ playfulness and not only broadened her crewhimsy are easy to see in her atively, but also exposed her to work, through which she invites a much wider audience. And the viewer on a voyage of colour, for that, we are all the better. mood and texture. So why not For her ‘Trees and Forests’ pop by the Effusion Art Gallery pieces that symbolize, for her, to see if you catch her vibes? life and growth, her impres- FUNKY VIBES — As demonstrated by ‘VibraConnie Geerts will be sionistic style blends her love tions of Joy’, Connie Geerts’s innovative artwork al- showing new work and creatfor vibrant colours with the most leaps off the canvas. Catch Connie at Effusion ing live on Saturday, June 7th broken look of digital imagery, on June 7th.

Image submitted from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

By Stephen Lebovits Effusion Art Gallery

Patty’s Greenhouse and Market Garden

Shrubs ~ 10% off

We are open in Brisco

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

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

250-341-1087 • www.pattysgreenhouse.com

Show this coupon and save

%

20

All You Can Eat Pasta Buffet

Student Afghani market postponed

Wednesdays, 5 - 9 pm

By Pioneer Staff

Genuine by Nature ®

Due to the B.C. teachers’ rotating strike action, which is closing Rocky Mountain School District 6 schools Friday, June 6th, the second annual East Indian Vendors’ Market hosted by the Windermere Elementary Grade 6 class that was planned for today (June 6th) has been postponed to either Wednesday, June 11th or Thursday, June 12th. (Because of uncertainty around the rotating strike dates, no firm date was set by The Pioneer’s Wednesday press deadline.) Please call the school at 250-342-6640 to find out exactly which day the market will take place. Everything from mouthwatering Afghani food to beautiful handmade jewelry will be for sale, and fortune-telling will also be available — this is an event not to be missed!

Limited Time Offer!

Sunday Brunch Sundays, 10 am - 2 pm

1995 $1795 $1295

$

Adults

Seniors

Children (6-12)

Make your reservations: 250.347.6268 RadiumResort.com Offer valid through June 29, 2014

New Work By Gallery Artists

Now featuring new pieces from

Featuring

Connie Geerts Connie Geerts

Creating Live Saturday, June 7 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Karyn Chopik’s 2014 Spring Collection

effusionartgallery.com • effusionglassstudio.com art gallery + glass studio

1033 7th Ave, Invermere, BC • 250-341-6877

16 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer THE VIEW AT COPPER POINT

DAYS OF SUMMER Mondays

Fridays

Pints of Sleeman and Well Highballs (2:30 p.m. – 5:30 pm.)

All-day Fish & Chips

$4.75

Fun Appetizers $6

Tuesdays 3 soft shell tacos and a bottle of Corona (2:30 p.m. – 5:30 pm.)

$12.95

Wednesdays Burger and pint of Fernie Beer

$12.95 Pints of Fernie Beer $4.75

(12 p.m. – 5:30 pm.)

Thursdays Jugs of Paralizers, Long Island Ice Tea, Lillihammers and Arnold Palmers 4 oz.

$13 20% off appetizers

(1) piece $12.95

(2) piece $14.95

Newcastle Brown Ale $5

Saturdays Prime Rib 8 oz., Yorkshire pudding, mashed potatoes and seasonal veggies.

(5 p.m. – 9 p.m.)

$19.95 New featured wine every Saturday!

Sundays All-day Caesars with house-made garnish

$5.50 (Double) $7.50 (Single)

(2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.)

June 6, 2014

Morgan to make Artym appearance

By Deanna Berrington The Artym Gallery Summer is here! How do we know? Not the sun, or the rain, not the beautifully planted flowers downtown or the boats on the lake. It is truly summer when the Artym Gallery has its annual Angela Morgan show!

This highly anticipated exhibition opens on Saturday, June 7th at 10 a.m. and continues until June 13th. This year, unlike in previous years, the paintings will be available for viewing and pre-sales online at www.artymgallery.com .

Now is the time to get an Angela Morgan painting.

Her name and distinctive style is only becoming more recognizable (you should see the new Angela Morgan iPhone cases!). And this year, her work is on the cover of the Columbia Valley Map Book. Morgan will even be personalizing the cover reproductions while she is here – remember, there will only be 100 and they are selling pretty fast. This year’s beneficiary of the funds from the Map Book Cover Project is the Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance, which will put the donation toward building a trail system from Golden to Canal Flats.

This is the biggest show of the year for Angela Morgan. With 40 new original pieces to choose from, there is bound to be one that speaks to you. Take a look online now at www.artymgallery.com and don’t miss this amazing opportunity to meet Angela in person at the gallery

MASTERFUL MORGAN —‘The beautiful time of dreams’ will be one of the delightful works by acclaimed painter Angela Morgan on exhibit at the Artym Gallery starting June 7th.

Image submitted that started her career. She will be at the Artym from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 7th.

Endless Summer Family Fun and Adventure at Copper Point Resort!

Hang out for the day or plan to stay the night.

Copper Point Resort Open Daily, including:

Copper Point Resort Adventure Centre & Help Desk – use us to book your local:

• Elements Grill & Outdoor Patio • Copper Cabana Poolside Bar • Copper Mine Retail Store & Art Gallery

• • • •

Elements Grill & Outdoor Patio serving new Summer Menu

Tee Times Adventure Activities Mountain Bike Rentals And more!

Copper Bouncy Castle open weekends and available for Private Rental for Children’s Birthday Parties

Oso Simple playing Live every Saturday evening at Elements Grill Amuse Bouche served Saturday evenings on Elements Patio

Resort Shuttle Service Operating Daily

THE NEW FAVORITE LOCAL HOTSPOT! Visit us at CopperPointResort.com or call 250.341.4000 for more information on our Summer Fun & Adventure!

AT

June 6, 2014

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 17

Canal Days marks ten years of incorporation

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Canal Flats is once again celebrating its annual Canal Days. The weeklong celebration runs from Wednesday, June 4th through to Saturday, June 7th with most of the major festivities on the Saturday.

“This is the tenth year since Canal Flats was incorporated, so the theme of Canal Days this year is ‘Pick Your Favourite Decade,’ which will be incorporated into the parade,” said Canal Days coordinator Lee-Ann Lechman.

The fun kicked off Wednesday night with a talent show and bingo on Thursday, continues with a family-friendly dance tonight (Friday, June 6th) at the community hall and will culminate tomorrow (Saturday, June 7th) with a pan-

Fusion Wellness Spa is a proud supporter of the DTSS Class of 2014.

Fusion Customized Pedicure and Fusion Customized Manicure

$100 plus tax

Lash Extensions

$150 plus tax

Make Up Application

$50 plus tax

(includes complimentary Lip Stain/Colour)

Services must be booked between Monday and Friday and is valid June 2nd to June 27th only.

Book now at the following locations: Fusion Wellness Spa 250-341-3511 Fusion at Copper Point Resort • 250-341-3522

Ferrier’s

Water & Landscaping

JUMBO GLACIER MOUNTAIN RESORT MUNICIPALITY

www.jgmrm.ca

4836 Radium Blvd. Radium Hot Springs B.C.

The idea is supported by Mr. Taft, but he is dissatisfied with the execution.

“The concept of shifting the cost is good, but the implementation and how its been handled in this case has not been.” To find out which materials are affected by the implementation of MMBC, visit www. multimaterialbc.ca or go to tinyurl.com/ p53xryl .

JUMBO GLACIER MOUNTAIN RESORT MUNICIPALITY

. . ‘Recycling’ on page 5

cake breakfast at 8 a.m., the ever-popular parade at 11 a.m. and a slew of activities beginning at noon, including vendors, magicians, rides on the express train, a pie-baking contest, throwing pies at the mayor, a barbecue, a watermelon-eating contest, beer gardens, a 50-50 draw, a cook shack and an axe-throwing event.

Axe throwers are welcome to bring their own axes, although organizers will also have some on hand. The popular dunk tank is also back after a hiatus.

“It was old and needed some repairs, which were done, so it’s all set to go,” said Ms. Lechman.

A dance and live music by the Matt Blais Band at the community hall will take place Saturday evening. For more information or to purchase tickets ($15) for the Saturday night concert, contact Ms. Lechman at 250-349-5835.

CLASS OF 2014 SPECIAL OFFER

The public are invited to comment on our annual report.

An opportunity for discussion will be held Tuesday, June 17th, 1 p.m. in Council Chambers, 4836 Radium Blvd.

Copies of the document can be viewed at www.jgmrm.ca or upon request at the Village of Radium Hot Springs office or by email to Mark.

Read@jgmrm.ca

Rick Ferrier Cell: 250-341-1589

rick@ferriers-waterscapes.com rwferrier@shaw.ca www.ferriers-waterscapes.com

18 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

June 6, 2014

YOUR MONEY Inflation and the economy

Statistics Canada recently reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose two per cent in the 12 months to April (April 2013 to March 2014), up from 1.5 per cent in March 2014. This means that inflation in Canada averaged two per cent during the past year, which is its highest level in the past two years.

People often hear about changes to the CPI but wonder how those changes will affect them now and in the years to come.

What is the CPI? The CPI measures changes in the price level of a basket of consumer goods and services regularly purchased by households in Canada. It is calculated monthly and referenced in terms of its trailing 12-month average.

The items measured include shelter, food, clothing, transportation, household furnishings and recreation, among others.

Since the purchasing power of money is affected by changes in prices, the CPI is important for virtually all Canadians. In addition to signalling higher prices for items we might buy, the CPI is also commonly used to adjust contract payments, such as wages, rents, leases and child support payments, as well as to calculate payment increases from pension plans and other social programs.

Notable changes During the past 12 months, there were many no-

table changes. Energy prices rose 8.4 per cent. Included in that figure are gasoline price increases at 6.6 per cent, electricity price increases at 4.6 per cent and fuel oil was up 9.3 per cent.

Natural gas climbed a whopping 26 per cent, mostly due to a recent price hike in Ontario.

Shelter costs increased 3.3 per cent, and food prices advanced 1.9 per cent. A basket of groceries climbed 1.7 per cent on average, led by a 4.5 per cent increase to meat prices. Restaurant prices rose 2.1 per cent, with B.C. businesses leading the pack.

Higher gasoline prices led the 2.8 per cent increase to transportation costs, but Canadians also paid 1.5 per cent more for passenger vehicles, and 2.4 per cent more for their insurance premiums.

Broken down by province, the largest price accelerations occurred in B.C. and Ontario. Alberta and Prince Edward Island were the most notable laggards.

What does this mean?

Everybody knows that things are getting more expensive, but what does it all mean? Well, moderate increases to consumer prices are a sign of growth. Two per cent annual inflation is perfectly centered within the Bank of Canada’s target range of 1-3 per cent, and was exactly in line with economists’ predictions.

While there have been visible increases to how much life costs, Canadians are yet to see comparable

wage inflation. This is not surprising, as cost-of-living pay increases to workers and pensioners usually lag behind inflation due to how they are calculated.

This lag does, however, have an effect on discretionary spending and thus, the prices of these items. Statistics Canada observed decreases of 3.7 per cent for hotels, 1.3 per cent for women’s clothing, 3 per cent for household appliances and 4.5 per cent for digital computing equipment.

What’s to come?

Interest rates have been kept low for some time, which has encouraged inflation. With inflation at an optimal level, there is little chance the Bank of Canada will cut interest rates any further, despite recent reports.

Lowering interest rates would also encourage more borrowing, which the Bank of Canada does not want.

When inflation becomes too high, the Bank of Canada will likely respond by raising interest rates. This is unlikely to happen any time soon, as doing so would attract foreign investors to our bond market, driving up our currency. As an export nation, it’s important that our dollar remains below the U.S. dollar to remain competitive for trade purposes.

All in all, it appears that if we remain at target inflation levels, we will eventually see increases to wages and pensions and if inflation accelerates, higher interest rates, creating a stronger, more sustainable economy in Canada.

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

Senior Investment Advisor Insurance Agent

Sara Worley CIM®

Investment Advisor Insurance Agent

Ask us about complimentary portfolio reviews .

GIC Rates* as of June 3 rd.

1 year 2 year 3 year 4 year 5 year

1.90% 2.05% 2.10% 2.30% 2.62%

*Rates subject to change without notice.

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

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

June 6, 2014

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 19

Student leaders reflect upon year of growth erful speakers to encourage social activism among students of all grades.

Leadership student Miranda Raven, who helped to Because it’s never too early to embark upon leader- organize Mini We Day, was ecstatic about the results. ship, David Thompson Secondary School is moulding “Standing on the stage and looking out and seeing tomorrow’s trailblazers through its Leadership Class. all the kids’ smiling faces really makes you feel like you The course is atypical compared to most program really made a difference,” she said. structures. It’s held after regular school hours, covers soEvidently, gender equality and self-esteem were imcial topics important to the students, and puts them in portant issues for the 2013/2014 leadership class. the driver’s seat to plan and carry out events.

And the students were active as recently as Tuesday, “It’s more of a social-cultural avenue of learning June 3rd, protecting the regional watershed by painting opposed to an academic one,” said program instructor yellow fish next to local storm drains. The fish-shaped Maegan Stanbury. symbols were applied to remind pedestrians where storm The course curriculum will find students helping drain water ends up. out close to home on issues like the local environment “Being a part of the community has always been amazand the self-esteem of other young women, while also ing,” said leadership student Samantha Tyrrell. “Not only fundraising to provide education in Equador. The class do the student in the leadership class benefit from it, but we has been highly energized by the philosophies of We also get to provide benefits towards the community.”

Day — a social movement empowered by young people.

Samantha is particularly proud of her class’s achieveThrough We Day, the students adopted We Are Silent — ment of fundraising $400 for the Canadian Cancer Socia 24-hour speaking fast to give a voice to millions of im- ety over the course of the year. poverished, uneducated and exploited girls around the Another leadership student, Grace Webber, took world. The leadership class also participated in We Scare most pride in elevating the confidence and self-esteem of Hunger — a We Day event that empowers students on younger girls in the community.

Hallowe’en to help stock the local food bank. The Day “I learned that to be a leader, you don’t need to have of the Girl was another international event locally em- a lot of money or a ton of knowledge – you can use braced, which raises what you know and awareness about believe to change gender inequality what other people around the globe. see in themselves.”

“They wanted She said that, in to bring awareness contrast to traditionagainst gender steal classroom projreotypes and bias in ects, the leadership the media, and how class offers the most females are treated rewarding results. around the world,” The class has said Ms. Stanbury. learned that orgaThe class also nizing events can be organized a secdifficult, but, as Miond Mini We Day randa said, “if you at DTSS (the first have a good team was held last school LEARNING TO BE LEADERS — The 2013/2014 David Thompson you can conquer year), inviting pow- Secondary School Leadership class. anything.”

Photo by Dan Walton

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff

ECIALS P P S S LLFF O O G G ANCH LE R EAG t a now

twilight

• •

SUPER

• •

twilight

1-877-877-3889 eagleranchresort.com

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

The Columbia Valley’s Guide to The Great Outdoors 50 km of single track - Mountain bike lessons - Canoe trips on the Kootenay River and guided alpine hikes available daily (upon request), 14 kms on Settlers Road · Day lodge open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily Visit www.nipika.com for program details. · 250-342-6516

20 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

June 6, 2014

Creating peace for palliative care

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff In memory of their beloved mother, Sabina, who passed away from liver cancer last June, sisters Barb and Diana Cote recently held a fundraiser for the palliative care unit at the Invermere & District Hospital.

It was here that they were able to stay within arm’s reach of their mother during her final hours. And because their family benefited so greatly from the opportunity to use the unit, the Cote sisters decided to help in return.

The fundraiser, which took place at the White House in Windermere on May 2nd, raised $2,100 — all of which will go toward increasing the creature comforts of this caring service. “It’s going to be used and appreciated by so many people, so many families that are going to be using this room,” said Windermere Hospital Auxiliary Vice President Lorraine Ross, who says she can’t thank the sisters enough.

The Invermere & District Palliative Care Unit was started by Windermere Hospital Auxiliary lifetime member Bunny Turner. At the time, Mrs. Turner’s son was gravely ill, and she recalls the family having to gather together in the hallway at the Calgary hospital.

Thankfully, her son recovered, but when she learned that Kimberley had a palliative care room, she decided to create a similar room for Invermere when she became the president of the Windermere Hospital Auxiliary.

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

Wende Brash Broker/Owner

RE/MAX Invermere Independently Owned and Operated 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

HELPING SOOTHE — (Left to right) Diana Cote, Windermere Hospital Auxiliary lifetime member Bunny Turner, president Margaret Bushnik, vice president Lorraine Ross and Barb Cote (with Diana’s two-year-old granddaughter Kianna McCluskie) gather together in the Invermere & District Hospital palliative care unit. Photo by Nicole Trigg “I thought, ‘Why can’t we do something like this at home?’ so we approached the hospital,” she said.

At the time, the adjoining rooms were already built but the hospital had no extra funding to outfit them specifically for palliative care. The Windermere Hospital Auxiliary stepped in and has been the fundraising arm for the unit ever since.

“I’ve been doing it now for about 22 years,” Mrs. Turner said. “I come in with my supplies, and I put in the

new tea, coffee; I stock it up.”

Designed for patients with life-threatening conditions or illnesses and their families, the palliative care unit at the Invermere & District Hospital comes with all the creature comforts of home. Modest kitchen amenities come in the form of a small fridge, microwave, toaster and coffee maker.

The rustic-like cupboards are filled with towels and bedding.

Books, magazines and a stereo provide distraction while framed pictures and flowers create a homey atmosphere. The unit can sleep up to four adult family members in addition to the patient, and comes complete with a stocked bathroom.

“They just stay, they don’t have to pay,” said Mrs. Turner. “If they want to make a donation, that’s fine, but it’s not mandatory.” The convenience of the adjoining rooms also means family members don’t even have to leave. “They can go through the adjoining rooms so nobody sees those emotions, so it’s special,” she said. “And the whole valley gets to use it.”

The money raised by the Cote sisters will be put toward a new television set and mattress for the bed.

“The beauty of this gift from the Cote sisters is that it’s the gift that keeps on giving,” Ms. Ross said.

The sisters are grateful for the community support the fundraiser received — individual donations were as much as $350 — and have decided to make it an annual event.

“That’s just wonderful for us,” said Windermere Hospital Auxiliary President Margaret Bashnick.

Your Local COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE

Professionals Over 10 years of real estate experience!

Glenn Pomeroy

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

glennpomeroy@shaw.ca

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

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

Ken MacRitchie

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

kdmacritchie@gmail.com

Cell: 250-342-1565 Office: 250-341-6044 Fax: 250-341-6046

June 6, 2014

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 21

HERE TO SERVE YOU Sales ~ Service ~ Installation

Wildland Custom Construction

TRIPLE J

UNIVERSAL DOORS & EXTERIORS

• Renovations • Fine Finishing • Custom Woodwork

Window Cleaning

Residential/Commercial

Jim Detta

Arnold Scheffer 250-342-6700

Brian Smith

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

250-349-7546 Canal Flats, BC

unidoorext@live.ca • unidoorext.ca

● Free Estimates ● Fully Insured

Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential

Toby Creek Sales, Service & Rentals

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

Fully authorized dealers for

“Serving the Columbia Valley”

Call for your FREE consultation and estimate

DOUG & DAVIN HARTLEY

250-342-1355

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

WETT Certified

Kitchen cabinet & counter top SpecialiStS

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

Invermere and East Kootenay Region

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

Westridge Cabinets Dealer ~ Granite and Quartz Counter Tops Come visit our showroom,

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

Fully Insured & WCB Covered

Scott Wilisky

stwcarpentry@live.ca • cell 250 270 0745

FREE ESTIMATES

Chimney and Eavestrough Cleaning and Repair Specialists

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

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.

New Home Construction

OVER

30

YEARS EXPERIENCE

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

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

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

• Pleated Shades • Horizontal Blinds • Shutters

• Vertical Blinds • Automation • Residential & Commercial

Come visit our showroom,

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

• Gel Nails & Pedicures • Coloured Gel • Nail Art Call Judy ~ 250-341-5245 • Days, Evenings, Weekends

SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

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

WINDERMERE 250-342-6805

22 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

June 6, 2014

HERE TO SERVE YOU Skandia Concrete

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

Darren Ross

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

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

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

Plumbing • Heating • Electrical

Rigid Plumbing Ltd. Andy Charette

Kootenay Paving

Quality you can see!

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

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

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO

PURITY

Automotive Repairs

HOMES

7 days a week

GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL Freight & Passenger Depot

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

(250) 347-9726

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

Patryk Jagiello STAIN/LACQUER/PAINT INTERIOR/EXTERIOR patco_dev@shaw.ca Residential & Commercial Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

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

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

Fax: 250-342-9644

pennerinsulation.com • 250-342-2001

rugclean@telus.net

www.ptarmigan-invermere.com

• • • • • • •

SPRAY FOAM INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS

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

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

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

Patco Developments Ltd. PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS

Ogilvie Mountain Construction Ltd. Framing • Finishing • Decks Custom Builds • Renovations Big & Small

Phil Bibby

www.myparadisecabins.ca

Journeyman Carpenter

250.341.1995

philbibby@live.ca

LOW DUST STREET SWEEPING Hourly or Contract Rates Available

Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.

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

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

Trevor Hayward (Owner/Operator)

250-342-5800 MEANMACHINESENT@YAHOO.CA

June 6, 2014

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 23

HERE TO SERVE YOU 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)

Lakes & Mountains Exterior

Contracting

• 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

Facebook LMEC Siding Ltd.

LMEC@telus.net

Kootenay Cribbing, Ltd. Established 1976

JOHN WOOD DURAFORM SYSTEM

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

Darrel Anderson

LAMBERT-KIPP

P H A R M A C Y LT D .

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 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

250-342-6612

Lambert

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

Your Local Pest Control Professionals

250-688-1235 www.invermerepc.com

Insured-Bonded-Licensed

Scott Postlethwaite

CVCC Contractor/ Trade Builder of the Year 2008

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

1710 10th Avenue – Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

GLD

Landscaping Ltd.

www.gldltd.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

Spring Cleanup • Trusses • Engineered Floors • Wall Panels

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

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

24 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

June 6, 2014

HERE TO SERVE YOU ENHA M “Everything I do is driven by you”

• 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

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

Cranbrook Pest Control

Dale Elliott Contracting • • •

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

Gord Wilken

Sales Consultant gord@denhamfordbc.com

250-919-8842

www.diamondheatingandspas.com

• •

Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals

We use the most successful products available.

ALL WORK

250-341-7098 Invermere, B.C.

Environmentally-friendly integrated pest management.

Ask about our maintenance programs.

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

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

Phone: 250-342-6452 • 250-342-3773 • Cell: 250-270-9444

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

Call or visit online

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

Columbia Chiropractic Dr. Karen Fahrni DC Dr. Meghan Haggarty ND

Certified ART® & Graston® provider #4 1008 8th Ave, Invermere BC 250-409-9628 • columbiavalleychiro@gmail.com

All products are available at 9120, Hwy 93/95 which is five kilometres north of Tim Hortons

www.columbiavalleychiro.com

From Framing to Finishing • PROPERTY MAINTENANCE • Trucking • Mini Excavator • Residential/Commercial

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

Al Tallman

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

Serving Invermere & Panorama

Call Al at

We Do It All!

Paint Specialists in:

Painting the Columbia Valley

• Interior/Exterior • Commercial • Residential • Custom Woodwork Finishes

Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 250.342.1641 Box 2294crand@telus.net

why should you join the columbia valley chamber of commerce?

Save Money $$

join today: info@cvchamber.ca

with special member discounts

June 6, 2014

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 25

PIONEER CLASSIFIEDS

• • • •

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

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES

THANK YOU

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

Garage sale at Coulters 4909 Meadows Crescent, Fairmont. Sat., June 7th, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Knitting, sewing, art supplies and more.

Garage sale, 4854 Stanley St. Radium. Sat. June 7th, 9 a.m. 1 p.m.

A special Thank You to the members of The Invermere 2000 Reunion for donating one half of their surplus funds to The Columbia Valley Food Bank.

Cheers to Grigg and Dan (you know who you are) for helping with the huge tree project and hauling all the wood! Cheers to Dan for splitting it all to keep us warm at the cabin!

Cheers to the organizers and volunteers at The Spilli Chili Cookoff. Great venue, good location and some very good entertainment.

Jeers to the chili home cooks who say “My chili is Better” Come out next year and prove it!

Huge cheers to Brad and Robyn for working so hard to take the trees down at our place. It looks amazing and was so appreciated.

Best roomies ever!

Big Cheers to all our friends who donated, bid, and came out to the Farside fundraiser, and to all who sent well wishes and love to Joe and I and the girls. We are so grateful for all the support, all the love and want to say we appreciate each and every one of our valley “family”. We couldn’t imagine how the community would rally around us and lift our spirits. So glad we made Fairmont our home.

Cheers to Doug and Mandy from Hybrid Landscaping for turning around and giving me a ride when they realized I wasn’t taking my bike for a walk! You are very kind and thoughtful.

Jeers to the person speeding through Wilmer last Friday night. In your rush to be wherever it was you had to be, you ran over and killed my dad’s beloved little dog and never even looked back.

Cheers to Reel Axe Adventures for bringing an amazing business to this valley. Fishing is one of the greatest pasttimes for the locals and it’s so amazing that you can share it with everyone!

Cheers to Andi (short for Andramache) a sweet little being who spent almost 12 years with us.

You will be missed.

All day Sat. and Sun. Everything must go. 1460 18th St. Invermere.

Knights of Columbus and Parish garage sale. June 7th 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Canadian Martys Church, 702 12th Ave. Something for everyone.

Order of Eastern Star garage sale Sat. June 14th, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

1025 5th St. Huge garage sale! Antiques, collectibles, tools, household and miscellaneous. Lots and lots of more stuff! 1 km down Haulgrave Rd. behind Lake Lillian. Sat. June 7th and Sun. June 8th 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Garage sale, Sat June 7th at 8 am. #5 Swansea View Rd. Lots of furniture, kids toys, bikes, and assorted sizes of girl’s clothes.

Sat. June 7th and Sun. June 8th, 4883 St Joseph St., Radium. 50’s dinnett sets, double mattress sets and much more.

S

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

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

Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking?

If so, please join us. Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7:15 p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call 250-3428255.

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

OBITUARY

S

William Andrew Warwaruk

April 27th, 1929 - May 25th, 2014 Bill was a contagiously loving person. He lived a long and healthy life, travelling from Edmonton to Mexico and finally settling in Radium Hot Springs, B.C., enjoying the simple pleasures of life along the way.

He was a dedicated father and a caring person. He leaves behind many family members including his son Dan, son Jay (Jill), daughter Lisa (Eden), his sisters Donna (Don) and Deb (Bill), his oldest brother Russ, and their families. Bill was also thrilled to become a grandfather last September to little Jenna, daughter of Jay and Jill.

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to Geoff and Devon with Finishing Touch Landscaping for your diplomacy during the mailbox move. Job well done!

Cheers to the wonderful people of the valley. While on strike last week, we received gifts of coffee, homemade cookies, scones, strawberries and even a bag full of umbrellas right before the rain hit!

We appreciate all for sharing our passion for educating.

CHEERS to the fabulous blond guy who bought little Anna her favorite quinoa cupcake at Kicking Horse Café Monday morning. You made her day and Mom promises to pay it forward!

Cheers to the DOI and Canada Post for selecting a new location for the mailboxes. Children will be safer walking to school and seniors can stay on the sidewalk. During the dark months of the year the adjacent streetlight will increase visibility for folks picking up their mail. This new location respects the privacy of families and the safety of everyone in the neighbourhood.

Well done!

Jeers to the road at the Edgewater Transfer Station. Your collection of potholes are impossible to avoid.

JEERS to the people that made the huge mess at the Edgewater Transfer Station on Sunday. It’s people like you that ruin things for everyone. Next we will have to pay for dumping.

Cheers to the people responsible for fixing the Edgewater Post Office parking lot. What a great job!

S IN MEMORIAM S In remembrance of

Brenda Byman

Bill’s humor at every card game will be greatly missed. For anyone who had the pleasure of knowing this amazing man, a celebration of his life will be held at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Eden Yesh, at the address of 1218 13th st, Invermere B.C. on July 26th, 2014 from 2-4 p.m.

You have been gone for 53 years. We have loved you all this time and for eternity.

We love you Dad, mucho!

The Byman family.

HUGE CHEERS to Lady Di, Trish, the Kinsmen and all those who worked and volunteered for the MiniPutt Golf Tournament. We had an amazing time letting our inner child out, laughing and raising money for a great organization.

What fun!

Cheers to Merlin and Sonya once again for beautiful plants I see every day when I come home!

Cheers to Lisa and Jess for key roles on our team and great eyes for display!

Cheers to Heather Brown for devoting so much of your time to helping your students. You are an amazing teacher and we appreciate it big time!

A melodic cheers to Oso and all the talented musicians for the fantastic open mike night at the Summit Youth Centre and to the generous donors of the full Guitar Hero kit and the Karaoke machine. Because of you the Summit truly rocks!

LOST AND FOUND Found on May long weekend.

Infinity Telluride mountain bike.

Teal colour. Rear wheel badly damaged. If this bike is yours, please call me at 403-862-9581.

Found at the Trading Post, during the last two weeks of May. One gold earring with blue stone. One key on chain with the Number 129 on it.

Call The Pioneer at 250-342-6299.

FOR LEASE

ArenA ConCession AvAilAble for leAse The concession at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena is available for lease for the 2014-2015 skating season.

• The concession is operated for hockey school during two weeks in August, all Rockies games, weekend Minor Hockey games, figure skating shows and any other special events during the lease period.

• The main season runs from mid-September to mid-March.

• Prior to operation, the successful applicant will be required to purchase liability insurance, obtain a health permit, pay a damage deposit and pay the first month’s lease fee.

Interested parties can pick up an information package, which contains a sample lease, at the arena between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday.

Deadline for submissions is 12 p.m. on Monday, June 16th, 2014.

26 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

LOST AND FOUND Lost: Kinsmen Beach / Park Area Invermere Pink – Ralph Lauren Progressive Tir-line prescription sunglasses.

Call 1-780-486-3077 or email kcgc78@hotmail.ca

STORAGE NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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

COMMERCIAL SPACE

SUITE FOR RENT

CONDO FOR SALE

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

CAMPING

Commercial Space for rent, 503 7th Ave., currently Valley Spas, 1950 sq. ft., call 250342-0603 or 250-341-5845.

Downtown Invermere, 2-bdrm, 1 bath, upper level of home. Small fenced yard. $1,000/mo, includes utilities. 1 year lease. 250-6880110.

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.

2001 Kawasaki 800 Vulcan.

12,000 km. saddle bags, crash bar.

Beautiful shape. Asking $4,500 O.B.O. To view, contact 250-3415524.

1979 Empress Motorhome. Fridge and furnace work. Good tires, $2,000. Also 11 foot fiberglass boat free. Call 250-341-2154 or 250270-0097.

BOATS FOR SALE

SERVICES

2007 SeaDoo Sportster 150. 15’, 215 hp. Includes tow ropes, skis, tube. $12,000, Call Colleen at 403999-3821.

Home Building and Renos

Small retail storefront, commercial space in downtown Windermere, $450/mo, call 250-342-6255.

2,425 sq. ft. prime commercial space located at 1313 7th Ave., across from the Invermere Inn. Phone Leo at 250-342-3134.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

OFFICE SPACE

Shared Accommodation, house on acreage approx. 18 km from Invermere. Fully furnished. No pets. $600/mo includes utilities.

Call 250-342-7692 after 5:00 p.m..

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

All new, available immediately.

Phone 250-342-5805.

Radium: Mature, clean roommate wanted to share 1,200 sq. ft. condo.

2-bdrm, 3 bath. Partially furnished.

250-409-4029.

COMMERCIAL SPACE

SUITE FOR RENT

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 250-342-5089.

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 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.

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.

June 6, 2014

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

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.

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. $700/mo, 250-342-1629.

Invermere: 2-bdrm ground level suite, close to hospital. $800/ mo + utilities, N/S, N/P. Available immediately, references required, 250-342-9446.

2-bdrm apartment in Edgewater.

Yard, deck and laundry. $550/mo includes heat. 250-342-2898.

Radium: Large 3-Bdrm, 2 bath, complete with 5 appliances. Quiet neighbourhood. N/S, N/P, $1,000/ mo + utilities, negotiable. 250347-9345.

1-bdrm suite available immediately in Windermere 4-plex. All appliances. Large decks, yard, lake views. Pets considered, $900/mo.

250-409-7435, email shellimilley@ gmail.com.

HOUSE FOR RENT 3 Bedroom mobile home, large front deck, awesome view, 5 appliances, Green Acres Mobile Home Park. $850/mo + utilities.

250-342-5146 or 250-342-1700.

WANTED Wanted: Furnished luxury condo to rent, long term for Aug. 1st, 2014.

Excellent references. Call 250-3413541.

MISC. FOR SALE

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

Long-term rental 3-bdrm + 3.5 bath Townhouse fully developed and centrally located right in Invermere. Single car garage, great deck, and yard. Very quiet location close to schools, parks, churches, downtown, and local grocery stores. Seeking a small family or professionals new to town.

References mandatory. N/S, N/P, $1,400 + utilities. Available August 1st. Contact 250-341-1413.

Two-bedroom cottage. $550/mo.

Telephone: 250-346-3100; 250342-1375.

CONDO FOR RENT Summer Vacation Rentals Akiskinook Resort, 1-bdrm Condos, ground level, sleeps six, fully equipped, sandy beach, marina, indoor pool, hot tubs, recent renos and updates. For pictures and info call 403-2813991 or myronk@telus.net.

Canal Flats - Jade Landing Condo 3-bdrm, 2.5 bath, $775/mo, all appliances, no smoking. Call 412398-5737.

Invermere: beautiful condo close to downtown. 3-bdrm, 3-bath, 5 appliances, large storage room and attached garage! Will go fast at $1,150/month + utilities. Call Kevin for showing at 780-982-1140.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

1972 Ford 1 ton Dump Truck, 360 engine, 4 speed, standard, power steering, near new tires, double ram dump. Registered in B.C. $4,000 O.B.O., 250-342-3569.

2008 Jeep Wrangler convertible, manual trans., 4 wheel drive, great condition, silver in color. $12,000 O.B.O. Call Joanne 250-342-1479.

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.

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

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.

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

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

TENDER ZEHNDER BEEF. Natural local beef, free of antibiotics and hormones. Government inspected, custom-cut, wrapped and delivered. Raised on the open range west of Lake Windermere.

Now taking orders for halves and quarters. Call John Zehnder, 250342-6781.

Moving sale: bedroom set, dining table, dishes, sofa, coffee table, end tables and much more. Call Julius at 250-270-0317.

Chuck Newhouse Builders 250-342-3637 chucknew@telus.net Wood Blinds~ 20% off* “Steve and I are very happy to recommend Shannon’s Blinds, she found us the perfect blinds for our décor. Besides being a great person, she cares for her customers.”

New – “Drapery & much more” Phantom Retractable Screen Doors Shannon’s Blinds & Designs 250-342-5749.

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

ROASTED GARLIC MUSHROOMS 2 tblsp fresh Thyme, 16 Mushrooms, stalks cut level minced 3 tblsp Vegetable Oil 1 ½ tblsp Lemon Juice ¼ cup butter, softened Salt and Pepper to taste 3 cloves Garlic, minced ¼ cup fine Bread Crumbs

Heat oven to 400 degrees.

Lightly fry mushrooms, cap side down, in hot oil for 20 seconds.

Arrange mushrooms in a shallow roasting pan with stalks up.

Mix butter, garlic, thyme, lemon juice and seasoning.

Spoon a little garlic butter onto each mushroom, lightly press bread crumbs on top.

Cook for 10 minutes until hot.

See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Home Of The Week Just a Short Chip to Paradise!

Fabulous 3-bedroom condo in one of the best locations in Fairmont. Ground level entry, wood burning fireplace, a wrap around deck and spectacular views!

$299,000 Furnished

MLS®

2397247

June 6, 2014

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 27

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

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

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

kimberleyrae.ca

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

250-342-5102

SERVICES

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

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

250-342-5089.

Full-time summer worker for miniature animal farm and kids activity area needed. Send resume to tobycreektrailrides@gmail.com.

Lordco Auto Parts in Invermere is looking for a shipper/receiver. F/T with benefits. Must have valid class 5 drivers licence. Apply in person with resume and drivers abstract.

Dragonfly Discovery Centre is accepting resumes for an early childhood educator position. dragonflydiscoverycentre@gmail. com.

Spur Valley Golf Course has an opening for summer work. Must be physically fit and able to work weekends. Wage negotiable based on experience. Contact Kelly at 250-688-4456.

P/T Receptionist required for busy dental office in Invermere. Strong computer and math skills required.

All applicants kept confidential.

Please send resume to drkanan. officemanager@telus.net. Only Successful candidates will be contacted.

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.

HELP WANTED

Strands Old House Restaurant is accepting resumes for evening servers, Trainee chef. Apply to Tony Wood at tony@strandsrestaurant. com or 250-342-6344 or 250-3425745.

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.

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

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

Dehart Sewer and Drain is looking for a truck driver/pump truck operator. Job is seasonal May October $18 - $22 per hour. Must have Class 3 with air and good driver abstract. Willing to train.

Contact Bruce 250-347-9803 or send resume to 250-347-2274.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Fiona Wilfley, AEP Intuitive Reader

250-342-1713 fiona@fionapsychic.com

SERVICES

Heartfelt Companion Services Leanne Brooks • 250-341-5683

• • • •

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

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

CDA EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IN INVERMERE Our team is looking for a Certified Dental Assistant to join us in September 2014. We are looking for a gentle, organized and motivated person to work 4 – 5 days per week.

Please fax/e-mail your resume to Dr. Pat O’Sullivan at 250-342-3561 or dental5@telus.net.

Looking for a summer gig! From June - September. Busy downtown cafe looking for a manager to look after the day to day operations.

Must be flexible with hours and able to work weekends. Please email resume to t.thredz@telus. net.

Cleaning services required for private vacation rental. $25/hr plus bonuses for right individual. Send info and references to abs@telus. net.

Experienced housekeepers required to clean vacation homes. Call/text 403-383-0600, allwest@shaw.ca.

Now Hiring

Canfor Radium is looking for casual Trades people; Certified Millwrights. If you are looking for part time work, or a retiree looking for part time work, please email your resume to Christy.Olson@ Canfor.com.

Dishwasher and Kitchen Help Apply in person at

RADIUM PETRO/SUBWAY now hiring for FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Please drop off your resume to Radium Petro Canada or email: rpetro@live.ca or call: 250-3479988.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN) School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain), Windermere Zone is now accepting applications for a permanent, part-time 20 hrs/wk (4 hrs/ day) BUS DRIVER position, effective August 25th, 2014.

This position is concerned with the operation of school buses used to transport students on prescribed routes within the School District; the employee may also participate in the busing of students on curricular and extracurricular field trips both inside and outside the district. Independent judgment and initiative is exercised in the safe and timely operation of the vehicle and in establishing effective working relationships. Work is performed under general supervision.

Completion of the 12th school grade, or equivalent, minimum 5 years driving experience and an acceptable driving abstract (Valid Class 2 BC drivers license) is required. First aid training would be an asset.

If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume, with three references, by 4 p.m. on Friday, June 13th, 2014 to: Meghan O’Neill Human Resources Coordinator School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain) P.O. Box 430 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Phone: (250) 342-9243 e-mail: hr@sd6.bc.ca Successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record search.

Kootenay River Runners is looking for full and part time bus drivers with Class 4 restricted or more advanced licenses. You will be driving guests to and from the Kootenay River for daily rafting trips. Must be able to drive manual transmission. Please email resume to info@raftingtherockies.com

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

• • • • • •

Representing Cobblestone Creek Cottage and Lodging Co. with a professional and thorough maintenance ethic when working on our vacation properties and with our guests, owners and clients Complete seasonal and preventative interior and external maintenance Complete some custodial duties as required from time to time such as changing light bulbs, patching, repairing and painting walls, setting up furniture, tile repair, minor carpentry work and finishing, HVAC/air conditioning service, minor plumbing, electrical repair, etc.

Order required parts through vendors and source out required products and parts Ensure accurate reporting logs for completed maintenance Report and monitor missing items from and damage to vacation homes Maintain a safe and hazard free work environment following industry work safe practices Manage and be point-of contact for trades in consultation and assist tradesmen as needed Maintain vacation home inventory supply levels when required

What we’re looking for • • • • • • • • • • •

Minimum of 5 years of work-related experience in a maintenance/handyman position Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, HVAC and appliance repair Experienced in adjusting and repairing household furniture Skilled working with a variety of power and hand tools Strong mechanical inclination and a keen attention to details Can solve problems, troubleshoot and identify solutions Able to work flexible hours with an altered work schedule as required Able to use personal vehicle and tools as required Able to complete physical requirements of position including occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing steps and ladders etc.

Must possess a valid Canadian driver’s license Be located in the Columbia Valley of British Columbia or able to relocate Interested in applying? Please submit your resume and a cover letter to careers@cobblestonecreek.ca before June 15th, 2014.

For more information on the position you can access the job posting on bcjobs.ca

28 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

June 6, 2014

Summer Student Visitor Centre Counselor

Now Hiring 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)

The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce is seeking an individual with an outgoing personality, good computer skills, knowledge of the Columbia Valley and transportation to and from work. Retail experience is an asset. Must be a fulltime student (Secondary or Post-secondary) and returning to full-time studies in the fall. Must be able to work weekends. Term of employment June 1st to August 31st. Please send resume with cover letter to Kathy@cvchamber.ca, drop off at Visitor Centre or call 1-250-342-2844.

www.cvchamber.ca

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

Windermere District Social Service Society is looking to hire a

RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER

Regular full-time available at Mount Nelson Place.

Health Care Assistant, Human Services Worker or equivalent education required. Union membership – HEU. For more information please contact Donna Jefferson, Manager at 250-342-3699 or email wdsss@shaw.ca 3.25” x 2.7”

Career opportunity

As the Assistant Accountant you will be responsible for: reconciling the sub-ledgers to the general ledger on a monthly basis; preparing monthly bank and other reconciliations; preparing working papers and supporting schedules for monthly and annual financial statements and other reports as required; and creating other financial spreadsheets using Excel as may be required.

Network INfrastruCture MaNager, ColuMbIa basIN broadbaNd CorporatIoN this position provides management and coordination support to the design, implementation and operation of CbbC network infrastructure. permanent, full-time, based out of our Castlegar or Cranbrook offices. apply by June 16, 2014.

For a full job posting please visit www.akisqnuk.org .

Closing Date: 4:30 p.m., Friday, June 6th, 2014 Please submit your resume to: Akisqnuk First Nation Lorna Pollock, CA Financial Officer 3050 Highway 93/95 Windermere, B.C. V0B 2L2 lpollock@akisqnuk.org Fax: 250-342-9693

cbt.org/careers 1.800.505.8998

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

Start date: ASAP

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.

Email resumes to chris@nstarhw.ca

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

SEASONAL HOUSEKEEPER

We work 10 a.m. till about 4 p.m.

Pay is $14-$15 per hour.

Apply at: Crystal Springs Motel 4852 Radium Blvd., Radium Hot Springs Phone: 250-347-9759

Connect with us

Part and Full-time Positions Available

North Star Hardware & Building Supplies Ltd.

Please forward your resume with cover letter to Rockies Law Corporation, #201 – 290 Wallinger Avenue, Kimberley, B.C. V1A 1Z1, Attention Steve Brine, or by email, steve@rockieslaw.com.

We are looking for a Housekeeper to join our team for the summer season. We need someone who is energetic and can work weekends as well as weekdays.

The Akisqnuk First Nation near Windermere, B.C. invites you to apply for the position of:

Assistant Accountant

Legal Assistant Wanted in Invermere Rockies Law Corporation requires a Legal Assistant for our Invermere location. The successful candidate will have 3 to 5 years of general office experience and preference will be given to those with experience in real estate conveyancing. Candidates should have a high level of competency in Microsoft Office and the ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Rockies Law Corporation offers competitive remuneration and provides a progressive and flexible work environment.

Food Service Supervisor Permanent, Shift

Food Counter Attendant Permanent, Shift

Job description available in store 7 positions available No education required One to two years experience required.

Nights/early mornings/weekends $12.12/hour + medical/ dental/group benefits.

Job description available in store 12 positions available No education or experience required.

Nights/overnights/early mornings/weekends. $11.05/hour + medical/dental/ group benefits.

Sunchaser Vacation Villas is all about providing excellent vacation experiences to the families that visit us year after year; and we need talent to provide it!

We are currently seeking a reliable and experienced individual to fill the following position:

Groundskeeper 1 position available Duties include: Watering lawn, plants and shrubs; Trimming and pruning trees and shrubs; Planting and cutting grass; Planting flowers, trees, and shrubs. Operating and performing basic maintenance on power lawn mowers.

Fast paced work environment.

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

We offer competitive salary and benefits packages and a great working atmosphere. Our found talent will have full use of our pools, hot tubs, fitness centre and more.

Follow us on…

Come on, join the Sunchaser team. Apply now!

Send your resume and cover letter to jobs@sunchaservillas.ca Fax: 250-345-6250

Pioneer Newspaper

@PioneerNewsTip

June 6, 2014

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 29

Summit Trail Makers host CBC’s Outdoor Guy traverse across neighbouring Ellesmere Island via the stunning, ice-free Sverdrup CBC Radio West’s Outdoor Guy, Dave Quinn, will Pass. His talk will highlight be the guest speaker at the next Summit Trail Makers Sosome of the challenges facciety’s Annual General Meeting. His presentation, Across ing our Arctic wildlife, ecoEllesmere and Axel Heiberg Islands on Foot, will bring systems and communities. adventure tales about some of Canada’s most remote and The Summit Trail Makstunning wilderness landscapes. ers Society (STMS) is hoping For over 15 years, Mr. Quinn has led hiking and the presentation will draw kayak expeditions to remote parts of the Canadian High some new members. The soArctic as well as Patagonia, Greenland, B.C.’s West Coast, ciety is a volunteer group of Dave Quinn and right here in the Kootenays. His talk will offer a rare Columbia Valley hiking englimpse into the seldom-visited Axel Heiberg Island (in thusiasts whose primary purNunavut, Canada) through the lens of the first east-west pose is to keep backcountry trails open and accessible for traverse of this remote and rugged island. hikers. Equipped with chainsaws, brush saws and loppers, He will also walk through the rich human history, work parties will soon be heading out to clear avalanche including mysterious High Arctic Viking relics, on a debris, windblown trees and ingrown alders from the trails.

“I encourage anyone who enjoys even one of the many hiking trails between Golden and Cranbrook to join our group,” said Tracy Flynn, acting STMS president. “Don’t let the thought of running a chainsaw scare you away; much of the work involves hand-held tools and clearing debris.”

The society has a partnership agreement with the We currently have immediate seasonal Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Opfull-time and part-time openings for experienced erations — Recreation Sites and Trails Branch to maintain eight popular area trails: Mt. Swansea, Pedley Pass, Jumbo Pass, Brewer Creek, Lake of the Hanging Glacier, Chalice Creek, Welsh Lakes and McLean Lake. Recreation Sites and Trails BC provides grant funding, as their budget allows, to cover operating costs such as maintePlease send resumes to scoward@eagleranchresort.com nance and replacement of tools and travelling expenses for work parties.

“Last year, our club TOURISM RESEARCH INTERVIEWER organized 16 work parties, The Columbia Valley Golf Association (CVGA) is conducting research with golf travellers with 33 volunteers putover the course of the 2014 summer season. ting in 86 person days,” said Ms. Flynn. “Without As a tourism research interviewer you will: this work, trails and access •Effectively approach and recruit visitors for participation in the research project •Conduct face to face interviews at different golf course locations using a tablet roads quickly become over•Perform other survey administration duties grown and access becomes •Provide regular updates to the CVGA Marketing Manager about the progress of the visitor survey difficult, and eventually

By John Pitcher Summit Trail Makers

• Dining/Lounge Server • Server Assistant • Hostess

Qualifications:

REMOTE SCENE —The view from camp overlooking the Skull Glacier, Axel Heiberg Island Traverse.

Photo by Dave Quinn impossible. Last summer, we opened up the trail to Gibraltar Lookout, a beautiful hike south of Canal Flats.

We also assisted Recreation Sites and Trails BC and contracted crews in installing two new footbridges on the Lake of the Hanging Glacier Trail, one over Hell Roaring Creek and one over Horsethief Creek”.

STMS promotes hiking opportunities and advocates for hikers’ interests. It is a member of the Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance (CVGTA), the organization of eight local groups working together to expand and maintain a network of multi-use trails for hikers, bikers, runners, walkers and skiers.

This year, CVGTA will be tackling a new project — a Master Trail Inventory for the region. Once completed early next year, the inventory will provide a comprehensive web-based list of valley trails, enabling residents and visitors to locate trails suited to their particular interests and fitness levels. It will include signage and directions to trailheads, as well as trail descriptions and interpretive information. STMS members will be busy this summer gathering data on the trails.

The Summit Trail Makers AGM will be held at the DTSS theatre on Tuesday June 10th at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome, and admission is free. In the event of teachers’ strike action closing the school, the meeting will move to the Lions’ Hall at the Invermere Crossroads.

•Completion of high school •Good computer skills including working knowledge of internet & email, use of tablets an asset •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills •Ability to work independently and as a team player •Enthusiastic, personable and approachable •Available for the duration of the employment term •Willing to work a varied schedule, including weekdays, weekends, evenings and statutory holidays •Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Rate of Pay: $15/hour (30-35hrs/week) Employment Term: June 30 - September 30, 2014 Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to:

Andrea Tubbs, Marketing Manager, Columbia Valley Golf Association Via email: andrea@cvtrail.com or mail: Box 861, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0

GOLF TRAIL

Resumes will be accepted until June 18, 2014. We thank all applicants for their submissions, however only successful candidates will be contacted.

WANDERING WOLF — A curious Arctic wolf investigates camp in Aulavik National Park, Banks Island, Northwest Territories.

Photo by Dave Quinn

30 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

June 6, 2014

Certified General Accountant “Your key ingredient for business health and success”

www.digco.ca

Mark Digney, CPA, CGA

Phone: 250-342-8404 Email: mdigney@digco.ca

1022A 7th Avenue Box 1084, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

DENTURE SERVICE

• Full and partial dentures • Repairs • Relines • Rebases

Invermere B.C. • 1-250-999-9191 Donald MacDonald – D e n t u r i s t

Wilmer Community Club

We Need Your Help!

Community Hall and Grounds Planning Session Monday, June 9th • 7 p.m.

Wilmer Community Hall

. . . ‘Whiteway’ on page 3 began while reading a Canadian Geographic story about the Rideau Canal and The Forks river trail, with Ottawa and Winnipeg each boasting about its world record.

“It was an ‘ah-ha’ moment because I realized a Guinness world record could provide a ton of free publicity to our area,” he said. “The world record provides us with an amazing marketing tool to promote our area to the outside world. This will help us reach new markets that would have otherwise gone untapped because now the Lake Windermere Whiteway can be spoken in the same context as the Rideau Canal in Ottawa and The Forks in Winnipeg. Those are some big tourist havens to be on par with.”

The increased attention from the world record will be a boon to both the community and the club, said Mr. Wilson, adding the club is hoping to capitalize on momentum from the record bid to help its fundraising efforts for a new Kubota L3560 plow and sweeper.

During a Nordic club celebration of the record at Kinsmen Beach on Tuesday, June 3rd Invermere mayor Gerry Taft announced $15,000 in funding for the nordic club from the Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiatives program, to help the club purchase the new machine. The club has also received funding for the Kubota from Terravista,

Akiskinook Resort, and Invermere Bay. “It’s our goal to have the equipment on the ice this December and that will really help improve the quality of the ice skating surface,” said Mr. Wilson.

The Whiteway began solely as a Nordic ski trail around the Lyle Wilson lake. Snow needed to be shovelled off the ice and piled up to create the Nordic trail and the club soon realized the resulting ice track (which runs parallel to the Nordic track) was excellent for skating.

The Nordic club is quick to acknowledge support in the record bid from the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, as well as the District of Invermere, the Columbia Basin Trust and many local businesses, and is working with the District of Invermere to put up some interpretive signs at Kinsmen Beach, explaining the record and promoting the Whiteway. It also plans to hold a celebratory World Record Ceremony and unveiling of its new Kubota — if fundraising is successful — when the Whiteway opens again this December.

LIFESTYLE BONUS!!

“Reverse logo for use on darker backgrounds (black background for reference only - not part of the ”logo”):

THE LIFESTYLE OF YOUR DREAMS WITH YOUR CUSTOMIzED PACKAGE

$25,000vALUE LIMITED TIME OFFER CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING:

• Complete Furniture Package • Golf • Spa • Dining • Skiing • Ski Boating • Seadoo’s • Canoeing • Kayaking 3 RD AVE

1.888.341.3466

TOBY CREEK ROAD

PANORAMA VILLAGE

RIER

LAU

LAKE WINDERMERE POINTE

TOWN OF INVERMERE

JAMES CHABOT PROVINCIAL PARK 7TH

Email : mcintoshd@carlislegroup.ca for more information

AVE

Sales Center and Show Suites in Invermere open for viewing Open Daily 11am - 5pm

5TH

Register for more information: lakewindermerepointe.com

LAKE WINDERMERE

RADIUM

FAIRMONT

E

AV

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 31

FAITH Love as a verb

By Father Gabriel St. Joseph’s Catholic Church I’m not sure we often view love as a choice. We are raised with a fanciful imagination sweeping us off to places where we will fall helplessly in love with somebody else.

Based on movies today, you might think that even if the beautiful girl resisted, it would do no good. Clearly, love has seized her and she is powerless in its grip. It is almost as if we expect love to happen to us. We are passive and waiting for the almighty force of love to smack us upside the head. But sometimes it doesn’t. I don’t believe that it is possible to “fall in love” or “fall out of love”.

Remember the Righteous Brothers song, “You’ve lost that loving feeling, whoa, that loving feeling. You’ve lost that loving feeling, now it’s gone, gone, gone.”

What if love is an action we choose rather than a feeling that happens to us? Although I do think that love is also a noun it is something that is best acted upon. A conscious choice that we make with those around us. The best definition of love I have found is in 1 Corinthians chapter 13 (It is really worth checking out).

I believe we have all been put on earth together for a reason, and the challenge of love is exactly what enables it to be so powerful. When we have no choice about who to love, love becomes harder. Perhaps we need to stop waiting for a feeling of love. The fact is, when we can’t choose the people we love, we choose to love the people we have and this is a far richer experience. And in doing so, we reflect the love of God, who chose to love us before any of us loved Him. 1 Peter 1:22 says, “… love one another deeply.” This kind of love is not a noun, not an adjective, it’s a verb. It’s a deliberate action. That is the love of our Father and the love He calls us to have for each other.

Sentencing date set for dangerous driver

By Pioneer Staff The Vancouver man found guilty of four counts of dangerous driving causing death in connection with a fatal crash in Kootenay National Park in 2011 will be sentenced on Monday, November 3rd. Jaswinder Singh Bagri was found guilty by Judge Grant Sheard in a four-day trial in Invermere in March 2014.

Mr. Bagri was driving his unloaded flatdeck B-train commercial tractor trailer southbound on Highway 93 through Kootenay National Park on July 22nd, 2011. Near Olive Lake, Mr. Bagri, driving without due caution, crossed the highway’s cen-

treline, lost control of his vehicle and jackknifed directly into the path of a northbound Dodge campervan towing a Suzuki SUV. In the camper was a family of four — Robert Howard, 48, his wife Ana-Maria Dias, 50, and their two children Veronica, 9, and Samantha, 11 — from Palo Alto, California on vacation in B.C. The tractor trailer smashed into the camper and SUV, pinning the two smaller vehicles against the highway barrier, which ignited all three vehicles and trapped the family inside the blazing camper. All four died in the fire.

Mr. Bagri’s sentencing date was handed down on May 12th in Invermere Provincial Court.

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, June 8th 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction, “Love is a Verb...Love is”...Pastor Trevor ministering.

7 p.m.: “SING and CELEBRATE”...at L.W.A.C. An evening of singing the great hymns of the faith; food; and fellowship.

Pastor Trevor Hagan 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED 9:30 a.m.: Bacon, Friends and Faith 10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere 7 p.m.: Worship at St. Peter’s, Windermere 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

Imagine Invermere OCP Update

Over the next several months the District will be updating its Official Community Plan (OCP):

to align with the Imagine Invermere 2030 ICSP and other key strategy documents

to ensure it reflects the community’s vision and supports sustainable growth for all seasons

To that end we’ll be in Invermere to start the community conversation from June 16-20th.

Drop by and see us throughout the week at the Lake Auto Garage - 1005 7th Avenue.

OCP in a week: June 16-20, 2014 - right in the heart of Invermere

Stay tuned for a schedule of events in the coming weeks

June 6, 2014

32 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

June 6, 2014

Regional District of East Kootenay

THE SEARCH IS ON... COULD WE BE LOOKING FOR YOU?

We are looking for volunteers interested in being part of our Plan Monitoring Advisory Committee, known as PMAC, to help us in an advisory role as we gear up for a review of our Solid Waste Management Plan this summer.

IF YOU ARE...

• Interested in solid waste and diversion activities • A team player with a balance of interests • Able to work well with the public

• Able to commit time • A resident or property owner in a municipality or electoral area in the RDEK

THE PMAC IS...

An advisory committee of the RDEK which makes recommendations to the Board of Directors on matters involving the monitoring and efficient implementation of the RDEK Solid Waste Management Plan. The PMAC acts in an advisory capacity only. PMAC members are volunteers, but will be compensated for travel expenses and meals as required.

THIS IS...

Your chance to gain a greater understanding about how waste is generated and handled in our region and help shape the future. If you are interested in applying to be a member of this important Committee, visit the RDEK’s website, review the Terms of Reference, and submit a short letter summarizing your background, interest in being part of the Committee, special skills or experience, and letting us know where in the region you reside or own property to: Kevin Paterson, RDEK Environmental Services Manager Email: kpaterson@rdek.bc.ca If you do not have access to email, letters can be mailed to, or dropped off at, the RDEK. Deadline to apply is June 19, 2014

self-Fill Sandbag Stations With the potential for seasonal spring flooding, the RDEK is encouraging residents in flood prone areas to take steps now to protect their homes and properties if they feel they may be at risk.

What to Bring: 9 Your Own Shovel 9 Ties for Bags 9 Other supplies necessary to fill the bags and transport them Locations: Central Subregion • City of Cranbrook Gravel Pit – Cobham Avenue (works yard is 201 Cobham Ave) • Wasa Community Hall – 6145 Wasa School Road • Centennial Hall/Kimberley – 100-4th Ave Kimberley Elk Valley/South Country • Hosmer Pub – 2360 Highway 3 • Jaffray Community Hall – Jaffray Village Loop Road • Public can also access bags at Fernie and Sparwood City Works Yards Columbia Valley • Fairmont – corner of Fairmont Springs Drive and Fairway Drive • Windermere Fire Hall – 1627 Highway 93/95 The bags should only be filled half full as they become hard to lift and place.

Information on sandbagging can be located on EMBC’s website at: http://www.embc.gov.bc.ca/em/floods/index.html

Let’s Celebrate!

2014 Electoral Area F Volunteer of the Year Karen Taylor - Browne will be recognized at the RDEK Town Hall Meeting Monday, June 9, 2014 - 7:00pm Windermere Community Hall 7:00pm - 7:30pm Volunteer of the Year Presentation Please join us as we recognize Karen Taylor - Browne for all of her volunteer efforts.

Refreshments & cake will be served.

7:30pm - 8:45pm Town Hall Meeting Meeting will include an update from Director Wendy Booth along with presentations on Windermere Water, Financial Plan, Sustainability Plan and more!

19 - 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca Website: www.rdek.bc.ca