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October 10, 2014

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 3

VALLEY NEWS

Canadian chamber recognizes issue hurting valley

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce is in sync with its counterparts around the country, as the Canadian Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting amplified a call for the federal government to review the recent changes made to the temporary foreign worker (TFW) program.

“We’re very pleased because this is a big issue for the country, but in particular, it’s a very big issue for us,” said Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce executive director Susan Clovechok. “The feds are going to have to do something.”

The national assembly of chambers recognized the concern after it was brought to the forefront of the meeting by the B.C. provincial chamber.

“I can’t emphasize enough how damaging these program changes have been to employers in B.C. and across Canada,” said B.C. Chamber of Commerce president and CEO John Winter. “In B.C., resort communities such as Whistler are now fighting tooth and nail to fill hospitality jobs that Canadians simply don’t want.”

A motion on the issue was presented to the Canadian chamber by the B.C. Chamber of Commerce and the resolution was accepted.

“Chamber delegates from across Canada backed the made-in-B.C. policy calling for a review of changes to

the TFW program, which impact both the low-wage hospitality sector in resort destinations such as Whistler, as well as high-wage industries such as liquid natural gas,” reads the concluding press release from the meeting, which was issued on Monday, September 29th.

But at a think tank conference in Ottawa on Thursday, October 2nd, Employment Minister Jason Kenney – the Member of Parliament who implemented the TFW program changes – said that he won’t be reversing the changes he made last spring.

“In my view, this is very clear evidence of a labour market distortion,” he said, adding that the mandate of employing “Canadians first” had not been achieved.

Continued on page 8 . . .

Jumbo decision looms for assessment office

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff As the deadline approaches for Jumbo Glacier Resort to have its environmental certificate renewed, the Ministry of Environment further explained some

of the deadline’s intricacies.

In making its decision to renew the certificate, the ministry will consult with three parties. “[The] Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) will be inviting Glacier Resorts Ltd. (GRL), Ktunaxa Nation Council and the Shuswap Indian Bands to

provide any relevant information they wish EAO to consider in its determination as to whether the project has been substantially started as of October 12, 2014,” said Ministry of Environment spokesperson David Karn.

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• On Wednesday, October 1st at 8:30 a.m. the Columbia Valley detachment received a report of an attempt of theft from a shed on Hewitt Road. Any suspicious activity observed in the area should be reported to the detachment.

• On Thursday, October 2nd at 2:30 p.m. detachment members responded to a domestic disturbance in the 1000 block of 13th Street. It was determined that no assault took place. Police assisted in keeping the peace while the adult female collected her belongings.

• On Thursday, October 2nd at 11:50 p.m., a young bear cub was struck and killed on Highway 93/95 near Fairmont. A female sow and second cub remained in the area until police arrived. The deceased cub was moved and the sow and other cub were moved on with the hope they would not return. Further bear sighting was reported near Wood Lane in Windermere.

• On Friday, October 3rd at 9:25 p.m. as a result of driving evidence that a person operating a 1987 Jeep may be impaired, the vehicle was stopped at the intersection of 10th Street and 7th Avenue. The 42-year-old male operator from Erickson, B.C. was noted to have been drinking. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) breathalyzer demand was given to which the driver refused to provide a sample. As a result his driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, vehicle impounded for 30 days and he got a fine for driving without insurance and a court date given for driving while prohibited.

• On Saturday October 4th at 4 p.m. the Columbia Valley detachment received a complaint of theft of a Canal Flats Fire deptartment radio from the Columbia Inn on October 2nd. A number of phone calls initiated by the police resulted in the return of the radio when a person with a group of people in the bar found the radio in his pocket. It was determined that a friend was playing a joke and put the radio in his pocket. The item was mailed back to the fire department.

• On Saturday October 4th at 12:20 p.m. the detachment received a complaint of theft of four sterling silver necklaces from a residence on Taynton Road in Windermere. The items went missing approximately three weeks ago, when the house was not locked.

• On Saturday October 4th at 9:55 p.m. detachment members responded to a complaint of disturbance when two adult males were arguing over a female. No evidence to warrant any charges. Both men were advised to deal with it in a more mature manner.

• On Sunday October 5th at 9:15 a.m. detachment members responded to a domestic disturbance in the 4000 block of Emerald Avenue in Canal Flats. There was evidence that alcohol was involved. At the time police arrived the adult male had departed the area. Patrols located the male operating a 1997 GMC pickup. The male displayed symptoms of being impaired. An ASD demand was read and resulted in a fail. The 35-year-old male involved had his licence suspended for 90 days and his vehicle impounded for 30 days.

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 5

Christmas Bureau in dire straits, urgently seeks new volunteers

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The Columbia Valley Christmas Bureau is in dire straits, and may fold after this season if new volunteers do not join soon.

“We are in desperate need of new volunteers who are ready and willing to work on this year’s and continuing years’ campaigns of providing Christmas hampers of food cards and ‘angel gifts’ (which are presents for kids ranging in age from infants up to 12). I can’t emphasize strongly enough the situation we are in,” said Christmas Bureau chair Helen Wynder. “We need people and hours to help with campaigning and distribution of cards and gifts. If we do not get some new volunteers and if we can’t line up new people who will be around for next year, our society will fold after this year.”

The charitable society has been brightening Christmas for valley families in need for more than 20 years, but most of the society’s current volunteers are elderly and not as readily able to fill the roles as they once were. Each year it distributes its traditional Christmas hampers (this year, just as last year, the hamper will consist of food gifts cards) and ‘angel gifts’. All the society’s money is spent here in the valley, in order to help support local businesses.

“Since we collect public money, we try our best to ensure it does get spent here in the valley, although

we certainly don’t tell people where to shop,” said Ms. Wynder.

The society has been trying for some time to draw new members, but hasn’t had much luck yet.

“We’ve been practically begging for volunteers for the past five years and have only managed one recruit so far,” said Ms. Wynder. “So if you are at least 19 years old, willing to do community service from October to December, and have not been a recipient of our service in the past three years, please come out to our meeting on October 21st.”

The society faced an uphill battle to create its program and build its reputation, and the volunteers would hate to see it all come to an end, but at the same time the society’s members do not want to continue to try running the program if they know they don’t have as many volunteers as they need to make it go properly, according to Ms. Wynder.

“We don’t want to do it halfway,” said Ms. Wynder, who is getting knee surgery soon, but won’t let that stop her from chairing this year’s Christmas campaign.

“I’ll be hopping through it. I am chairing the committee this year, but we have lost Gail Hoffmann and this is my final year. We do need some help, as we are also losing other committee members,” she said.

The Christmas Bureau meeting to attend if you are interested in volunteering is Tuesday, October 21st at the Christ Church Trinity in Invermere. For more information please call Ms. Wynder at 250-342-6789.

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PERSPECTIVE Historical Lens

Temporary loss

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff

The Columbia Valley, with its insurmountable beauty and attractive climate combined with an ever-increasing number of festivals and events plus the world recordbreaking Whiteway, is increasingly well-positioned to reap the rewards of a renewed focus on the tourism industry, a focus not only being spearheaded locally, but provincially (see page 8) and federally, with Canadians’ competitiveness spiking in response to what’s become widespread news that Canada has fallen behind its traditional competitors with the number of international visitors it attracts, and the coveted revenue they bring.

That being said, local business owners are already scrambling to find staff, and now that the valley no longer qualifies for the federal Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program due to the region-at-large’s unemployment rate that’s higher than the national average, the push is on to find a solution.

Yet, despite the lobbying efforts of local and other Chambers across the country, the word from Parliament Hill is that the recent TFW reforms are here to stay with the mandate of “hiring Canadians first” as the primary objective.

According to Invermere mayor Gerry Taft, the TFW program is “dead in the water” when it comes to staffing businesses in rural regions like ours, which is why he proposed a new program (loosely termed the “Rural Canadian Immigration Pilot Program”) to the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Costas Menegakis, when he was in Invermere for the roundtable discussion on the issue in August. His idea — a brilliant one at that — is to create a new immigration stream focused on hiring people to work and live in rural Canada (current immigration directs immigrants to the larger city centres). Recognizing the TFW program and provincial nominee program were never designed to work together in the first place, Taft’s proposal also suggested ditching the “temporary” label and streamlining the process for these rural immigrants to become fulltime citizens. Full-time residents mean more tax dollars and a growing community. Sadly, a solution likely won’t be in place soon enough for the 50 to 60 people who became part of our community by working the local jobs Canadians were unwilling to fill with the hopes of becoming Canadians themselves, only to be deported this fall or next spring.

A cenotaph to honour fallen soldiers, 1920s In this image, dated the mid-1920s, Lady Byng in the white hat is walking toward Robert Randolph Bruce holding the wreath. This ceremony marked the unveiling of the cenotaph donated by Mr. Bruce to commemorate lost lives in the First World War. If you have any more information, email us at info@columbiavalleypioneer.com.

Photo (A1425) courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

Historial Lens woman identified Dear Editor: Editors note: Verna Woodall recognized the woman in last week’s Historical Lens ‘A woman of her times, 1930s’ photo as her great grandmother, Mrs. Beulah S. Palmer and submitted the following about her: Mrs. Palmer was a resident of Wilmer for thirtyfive years. She was born in Leeds County, Ontario, on March 24th 1856, and was a member of a family of thirteen. She came to British Columbia in 1900 and spent two years in West Kootenay before changing her residence to Wilmer. Mrs. Palmer was predeceased by her husband Elijah Palmer in 1903 when he was acci-

dentally killed in the hills near Canal Flats whilst on a hunting trip. When she died, Mrs. Palmer left behind two sons, Allison and Blake, both residents of Wilmer.

Another son, Gordon, had died previously. She had five grandchildren living in the district (of Invermere) — Elmer, Howard, Lloyd, May and Ruth.

Mrs. Palmer’s father was first cousin to General Sherman, whose descriptive slogan concerning war is world famous. Her maiden name was Sherman, and the family are United Empire Loyalist.

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 7

LETTERS

Mobility devices by A.C.E As you may know, Access in the Community for Everybody (ACE) is a non-profit organization that has been working to remove barriers in the Upper Columbia Valley. We believe improving accessibility goes a long way to creating a healthier, more inclusive, age and family-friendly community.

We are writing to inform the community that through ACE, the District of Invermere, and other community members, there are now two unique mobility devices available to the public at no charge — a floating, rubber-tired beach chair which is designed for easy access over sand and into the water, and a ‘trail rider’ (which is meant to be used . . . ‘RCMP’ from page 4 • On Sunday October 5th at 11:30 a.m. a vehicle driving in Kootenay National Park near Banff had two bikes, fall off without the driver realizing this.

On turning around the driver could not locate the black 2010 Santa Cruz nor the white Specialized Mica bike. If you happened to have come across the bikes please report it to this detachment or the Banff detachment.

Right to remain silent: A right every person has under the Canadian Charter is the right to remain silent but often, far too often, this right is ignored by husbands.

Phase Two of house renovations is almost complete and while minding my own business Bev approached me with a sheet of paint colors for the door, asking for my opinion. I took the safest option and told her whatever she is happy with is

on rough terrain and hiking trails). Both require able-bodied assistants, but are wonderful opportunities to get out and enjoy the outdoor activities we enjoy in our valley!

Both pieces of equipment are kept at the Kinsmen Beach amenities building. The beach chair is available through the concession stand during the summer, otherwise contact the District of Invermere at 250342-9281 to borrow. We hope that together we can share the word that these devices are available in our community!

Cielle Cowles A.C.E. president okay by me. You know the saying “happy wife, bigger boat.”

Not being happy with that response she strokes my ego stating that my opinion is highly valued and that I have some input with the renovations. She actually said this and kept a straight face. I’m thinking that if I have input in the renovations, she is going to want to get her input into the boat so I insist that whatever she wants, I want. Not happy she insists on my choice of color. So I pick a light blue. This is where the right to remain silent should have been invoked.

Her response, “what about the darker blue, why don’t you like that?” Obviously I guessed wrong. I have another look at the colors and come back with, “ I didn’t notice that color, you’re right that blue is much better.” She comes back with, “ You being honest or are you just trying to get rid of me?”

She wanted honesty so I told her I was doing my best to get rid of her.

We want to hear from you Email your letters to info@columbiavalleypioneer.com or visit our website at www.columbiavalleypioneer.com. Mail your letters to Box 868, Invermere, V0A 1K0, or drop them in at #8 1008-8th Avenue. Letters to the editor should be sent only to The Pioneer, and not to other publications. We do not publish open letters or third-party letters.

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Please state your connection to the subject you’re writing about so that readers can judge your credibility .You are entitled to your opinion, but not to your own facts.

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Top executive talks tourism dollars The mandate of Destination BC includes marketing, destination deA recent presentation at Copper velopment, strategic leadership and Point Resort highlighted the econompublic awareness. In an effort to gain ic importance of tourism in British a competitive advantage, the orgaColumbia and brought attendees up nization has been examining B.C.’s to speed on the most recent industry competition. Namely, the United statistics.

States and Australia are the tradiThe event, which ran over Tuestional competitors while Turkey and day, October 7th and Wednesday, New Zealand have emerged as strong October 8th, featured Marsha contenders in recent years, having Walden who, as the CEO of Destinamade a significant jump into the top tion British Columbia, is responsible 10 tourism destinations worldwide. for attracting more tourism dollars to Canada has lost market share the province. over the last decade, said Ms. Walden, According to Ms. Walden, tourhaving fallen from the eighth most ism is number three in terms of the TOURISM TALK —The CEO of Des- visited country down to twelfth. industries in B.C. that create “good- tination BC, Marsha Walden, had some “We have, however, a very resilpaying” jobs. The B.C. tourism indus- encouraging statistics to share about the ient tourism industry that is quicktry creates 127,000 jobs and supports province’s tourism sector at a special pre- ly able to overcome international 18,000 tourism-related businesses, of sentation at Copper Point Resort this downturns,” she said, adding that which 80 per cent have less than 20 past week.

Photo by Dean Midyette the exposure Canada received from employees. the 2010 Winter Olympics is now Tourism dollars spent in B.C. amount to $13.5 bil- having a positive and measurable effect on tourism. lion — a figure that has gone up 41 per cent over the last Destination BC has singled out key experiences redecade and generates $1.2 billion in tax revenue for the lated to tourism in the province. The top five are touring, provincial coffers. Meanwhile, export revenue directly city getaways, outdoor adventures, aboriginal experiences attributable to B.C. tourism sits at $3.2 billion. and skiing. In order to better pursue its mandate, DestinaAnnual growth of the tourism industry is estimated tion BC’s main priorities include more investment into at five per cent per year over the next 20 years, largely fu- marketing, revitalizing B.C.’s brand appeal, supporting elled by the growing middle class and increase in wealth remarkable experiences and implementing an agile visiin both India and China. Currently, however, most of tor servicing model. Reduced administration costs and a B.C.’s tourists come from the United States, Australia, reduction in overlapping services are themes that need to Germany and the UK, as well as China. be addressed within the industry itself, Ms. Walden said.

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. . .‘Canada’ from page 3 The program’s overhaul was implemented last June following several reports of abuse throughout the country.

“Comprehensive and balanced reforms restore the TFW program to its original purpose—as a last and limited resource for employers when there are no qualified Canadians to fill available jobs,” Minister Kenney said after announcing the reforms. “Employers will be compelled to redouble their efforts to recruit and train Canadians.

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tractive for employers after reforms added significant costs and red tape, as a result of the changes.

Canadian employers will now have to apply for temporary foreign workers directly through a federal program; the application fee has risen from $275 to $1,000; the frequency of that $1,000 fee will now have to be paid every year for renewal, up from every two years; there’s now a cap on the number of lowskilled workers each company can employ; scrutiny has been intensified; and employers that are still enticed to use the program may only do so if they’re operating in a jurisdiction with a level of unemployment beneath the national average.

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For the second year in a row, the lads at Konig Meat and Sausage Company have come away from the Fraser Valley Food Show’s Great Canadian Sausage Making Competition (October 2nd to 5th) with a number of awards for their outstanding products.

Co-owner Craig McGowan said the team took home two first place finishes, two second place finishes and a third place finish this year. Their first place sausages included a beer sausage and their Boerewors, which is a South African farmers’ sausage, while their second place wieners were a Westphalian Ham and their locally popular Chimney Sticks. Third place went to Konig’s Western Bratwurst.

“Last year we placed second in two categories so this year we placed a lot better and there was a lot more competition,” he said. “There are a lot of little shops like ours competing but there are also a lot of larger ones as well.”

Both Mr. McGowan and head butcher Michael Hecken traveled down to the lower mainland for the competition, which allows them to meet and mingle with butchers and sausage makers from all over Western Canada.

The results from the event definitely are encouraging to both Mr. McGowan and Mr. Hecken, but at the same

time if a product doesn’t do well at the competition they won’t necessarily alter it for the local market.

“Sometimes we have a product that people in town here really like but it won’t perform well at the competition. That doesn’t mean we will change it, as at the end of the day we’re here to serve our local market,” said Mr. McGowan.

The main idea behind the competition for the guys at Konig is not just a chance to get away and see how their products stand up to the hundreds of other small town shops throughout Western Canada, but also to learn new ideas and get inspired by what other young, hip butchers are doing on the block.

“We develop relationships with these other shops, and we get to see what’s working and what’s not for them.

We can then take that information back to our shop and apply it accordingly to make a better product and overall experience for our customers,” said Mr. McGowan.

Going into their third summer as business partners, Mr. McGowan said he and Mr. Hecken are excited for the future of the business, and continuing to win more at the annual October competition.

“Our customers are happy, the store is busy, you couldn’t ask for anything more,” Mr. McGowan said.

So before you fire up your next pack of sausages from the guys at Konig, remember that some of that meat could very well be award winning.

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Those living in the valley never have to worry about spending Thanksgiving alone because of Feed the Valley – the Rocky River Grill's annual holiday feast.

Everybody is invited to the restaurant on Thanksgiving Monday, October 13th, from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. With hundreds of patrons taking part in the meal each year, staff fire on all cylinders to keep the dining room flowing. And on their busiest shift of the year, employees are actually working on their day off, volunteering for the event's beneficiary –the Columbia Valley Food Bank.

There's no cost to join the celebration, but financial donations and non-perishable foods items will be collected by those looking for a way to help out. Thousands of dollars and numerous truckloads of food make their way to the food bank each year after the feast.

Through a buffet serving style, guests will be offered all the favourite Thanksgiving fixings, with a ton of homemade dessert, and gelati entrepreneur Gerry Taft will be supplying his seasonal pumpkin gelati. Pop and water will be part of the gratuitous meal, but alcoholic beverages will be on sale at regular cost.

"Everybody should go – everybody does go," said owner Justin Atterbury. "It's a zoo."

Saturday, October 18th, 2014 Invermere Community Hall 6 pm: Refreshments 7pm: Dinner 9 pm: Music Door Prizes Silent Auction Prime Rib Dinner FireBall Cask from Arrowhead Brewing

Tickets: $35 Available at: Konig Meats, Invermere Fire Hall Arrowhead Brewing Co. Any IFR member

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Out & About

The annual Bavin Glassworks Thanksgiving weekend event is back. The family-run gallery and hot glass studio on Athalmer Road will be holding demos on Saturday and everyone who drops by to watch the glassblowing action is eligible to win several fantastic door prizes.

Turn to page 14 to learn more.

Your weekly guide to what’s happening around the Columbia Valley

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Movie Review: Edge of Tomorrow Reviewed by Dean Midyette It’s Groundhog Day with aliens.

Many, many aliens. We begin by meeting Major William Cage (Tom Cruise), a suave, fast-talking military spin doctor whose job it is to reassure the uninformed populace that, even though Europe and huge chunks of Asia have been overrun by alien hordes, the military still has everything under control (yeah right!).

Called to a meeting with a high-ranking American general, he is ordered to report to a military base in England where a D-Day-like invasion is being launched.

Like the brave warrior he is, Cage is tasered while trying to desert only to wake up in Britain a day

before the suicidal offensive is due to take place. Within moments of the incursion’s beginning, it is obvious that the human troops will be slaughtered. Cage, covered with alien blood, survives a few scant minutes before losing his life.... and then waking up a day before the invasion.

Based on Hiroshi Sikurazaka’s novel “All You Need is Kill”, the story spirals into a recurring, nightmarish vortex where Cage wakes, hones his ‘mad ninja’ skills, then plummets (literally) back into battle, inching his way closer to victory before dying again.

The otherworld invaders, known as Mimics, resemble luminous fanged octopi that are able to fly, burrow, or eviscerate whilst kicking some

human gluteals.

Early on, Cage meets veteran warrior Rita Vrataski (Emily Blunt), who has experienced the same symptomology as our hero and guides him through her experiences while training him and fighting by his side.

Edge of Tomorrow will appeal to those that love science fiction as well has those who enjoy a great action movie which features an intelligent plot line with enough twists and turns to keep you engaged. A great performance is turned in by Bill Paxton who plays Cage’s drill sergeant but most appealing to me was watching Tom Cruise die over and over and over... you know what I mean.

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Out & About Please call 250-341-6299 or e-mail us at info@columbiavalleypioneer.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.

• 8:30 p.m.: Live music by John Jenkins at Saftas,1321 7th Ave Downtown Invermere, or call 778-526-2424.

Sunday, October 12th • Turkey Shoot, Mini Sporting Clays at the Lake Windermere District Rod & Gun Club. For more info, visit lwdrodgun.com or call 250-341-3254.

• 8:30 p.m.: Open mic jam night at Saftas,1321-7th Ave Downtown Invermere, or call 778-526-2424.

Wednesday, October 15th • 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Curling Rink.

• 12 - 1 p.m.: Ask a Librarian / Drop-in tech support at the Invermere Public Library. Every Thursday. For more info, go to invermere.bclibrary.ca.

Thursday, October 16th

Friday, October 10th • 7:30 - 10 p.m.: La Cafamore presents Trios with a Twist at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere. Trios by Mozart, Schumann and Brahms. $15/adults, $12/seniors and students, free for children under 12. Tickets at the door.

• 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.: Killer Rollbots Ladies’ Clothing Swap at Arrowhead Brewing Co. $10 per bag shoppers fill. Visit thekillerrollbots@gmail.com for more info.

Saturday, October 11th • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Bavin Glassworks Annual Thanksgiving Show. Runs October 11th - 13th. Visit bavinglass.com.

• 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Roger Arndt, Denise Lemaster and Brank. Marjanovic exhibition at Artym Gallery. Artists will be in attendance 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Show continues until October 17th. Check out artymgallery.com.

• 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Local artists Gabriele Bridgwater, Heather Cuell and Sigrid Sharp will show new work while creating on-site at Effusion Art Gallery. Visit effusionartgallery.com.

• 11 a.m.: PreSale and luncheon, Kazuri Jewellery Sale at Pynelogs, 12:30 - 3:00pm. Tickets are available at The Trading Post $20.00. Sponsored by the Valley GOGO Sisters in support of African grandmothers.

• 12 p.m.: Annual Ski Swap, presented by the Windermere Valley Ski Club, at the Invermere Community Hall.

Register gear to sell at 9 a.m.

• 1 - 2:30 p.m.: Laughter Yoga with Louise Bianchi at Defining Yoga Studio, free class, no registration needed, see www.definingyoga.ca for more info.

• 3 - 8 p.m.: Climbing wall open at J.A. Laird School every Saturday and Sunday.

• 2 p.m.: Monthly Windermere Valley Museum Meeting.

• 7 p.m.: Texas Hold ‘em Tournament every Thursday at Invermere Legion.

Friday, October 17th • 6 p.m.: Stage Fright at DTSS. Advanced tickets $30 family pass (4 people), Adults $10, child/students $8.

No family passes available at the door. Tickets available at Glacier Peaks Gymnastics, 250-270-0273, Sobeys and Main Street Fun and Games.

Saturday, October 18th • 7 -10 p.m.: Pynelogs time Capsule launch party. Live music, dancing, ghost tours, silent auction and cash bar. Be part of the auspicious event to send a message to the next century. For more information visit columbiavalleyarts. com or call 250-342-4423.

Sunday, October 19th • 5:30 p.m.: All Saints Church Edgewater will be holding a pasta dinner at Edgewater community hall. Adults $10, Children under 10 $5. Everyone welcome. Fundraiser for the upkeep of Church and Cemetery.

• 5:45 pm.: Public skating at Eddie Mountain memorial Arena.

• 7 p.m.: Movie at the Windermere Valley Museum for members and guests.

Monday, October 20th • 5:30 p.m.: Barre Classes 4 week session. $40 members, non members $60. For more information and sign up at Valley Fitness Centre or visit shapeupinvermere.com.

Tuesday, October 21st • 2 p.m.: Thyme for Gardening meet at the Columbia Gardens. New members welcome. For more information email deckanita9@gmail.com or call 250-342-3353.

• 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.

Friday, October 24th • 9 a.m.: Headbanger Festival, come out and enjoy a relaxing and educational weekend in Radium Hot Springs, and see the Big Boys in action! Adults $10, children under 12 $5. Events are geared around the annual rut which happens in and around Radium. There will be educational talks, tours and much more until October 26th.For further information, visit events@ radiumhotsprings.ca or call 250- 347-6455. To register visit radiumhotsprings.ca/events.

Saturday, October 25th • 10 a.m.: Radium Hot Springs Library Halloween crafts

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• 10:30 a.m.: 2nd annual Monster Mash Dash, dowtown Invermere. Costume contest, sweet aid stations, lunch, post-event trick or treating. Register online for the 5 or 10 km walk or run: monstermashdash.ca.

• 2 p.m.: Edgewater - Radium Hospital Auxiliary Annual Hallowe’en Tea and Bake Sale. Admission $5, at the Edgewater Legion Hall.

Invermere Library Hours • Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Radium Hot Springs Library Hours • Tuesday: 6 - 8 p.m.

• Wednesday to Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m.

• Saturday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Invermere Thrift Store Hours • Thursday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Bavin Glassworks thanking valley

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The valley has kept Bavin Glassworks in business for 26 years – so this Thanksgiving weekend, the glass blowers are saying thank-you once again with three free demonstrations.

On Saturday, October 11th, friends and customers are invited to drop into the studio during the creative process. There will be three demos through the day – 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 7 p.m. – and an audience member from each firing will go home with the creation.

“It’s the one time of year that we do three demos in a day,” founder and owner Pat Bavin said.

And by showing up, guests are also eligible to win a bracelet by Bonnie and one of Pat Bavin’s limited painting prints.

“It takes about an hour for each demo, and it’s our way of saying thank you.”

For those with the option of attending any time on Saturday, Pat said that the 7 p.m. demo will be more creative than the usual.

“It’s a semi-dark environment, so it’s very catching with fire and everything happening,” he said. “Usually that demo’s a little more off the wall.”

The evening shindig will offer food and beverage, and it’s the only demo where the annual limited edition drinking glasses will be on sale.

“First come, first served!”

Bavin Glassworks will stay open during the long weekend; Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., as well as Saturday evening from 6:30 p.m.

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until later. After the Thank You at Bavin Glassworks, the glassblowing process will continue throughout the weekend.

As the valley enters deeper into its shoulder season, production won’t be waning at the hotshop, which will be running full-time during October and November.

“Ryan and his assistant Leah are continuing to produce a variety of new work that was started in the spring of 2014,” Pat said. “Change can be challenging, but also exciting and inspiring, as they found earlier this year. They are hoping to keep the momentum going this fall with continued experimentation with new designs and ideas.”

And over the autumn season, Ryan and Leah will be joined in the studio by Pat, who will be experimenting with new ideas learned through Haida Culture on Haida Gwaii earlier this fall.

Bavin Glassworks is also giving back to the valley through its Fish Event. Those who are aspiring to blow a glass masterpiece of their own will have a chance to make it happen, simply by purchasing a fish from the shop.

The purchaser of each fish will be entered into a draw to win the experience.

“Please drop in (and warm up) as winter approaches,” he said. “The gallery and hot glass studio will be open Thursday through Sunday throughout the fall.”

Pat said that Bavin Glassworks aims to promote goods in the valley which cannot become outsourced.

“We promote anything that people can be doing – as long as you can’t click a button and buy it online – and art is one of them.”

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Western Canada wilds interpreted by trio of Artym artists

By Deanna Berrington The Artym Gallery Let’s face it – we live in a beautiful area. We are lucky to be surrounded by pristine peaks, serene lakes and we experience the seasons in all their splendour, moving from one to the next, each one with its own type of beauty and colours. The next Artym show features three artists — Roger Arndt, Denise Lemaster and Branko Marjanovic — each one using her or his unique style to capture what he or she love best about the wilds of western Canada.

Branko Marjanovic uses bold colours and brushstrokes to capture the drama and brightness in the mountains. His pieces have a strong and beautiful sense of light that draws you in and an exciting use of colour that keeps your attention.

Denise Lemaster uses a more restrained approach when it comes to WILD PAINTINGS — Original art by three artists who are showing at the colour – her subtle hues are earthy, Artym Gallery starting October 11th vividly portrays the beauty of Western Cawith understated elegance. Being from nadian wilderness. Above is “Creekside Colours” by Roger Arndt. Below is “On Invermere, she finds endless inspira- the Trail Through Alpine Circuit” by Branko Marjanovic. Images submitted tion close to home, and paints many recognizable scenes. Her work is highly recognized, and is even featured in the current (October/November) issue of Western Art & Architecture Magazine.

The paintings of Roger Arndt are so realistic that it feels like you are looking through a window. His detail is exquisite and as the light shifts on his paintings they change, shifting the focus and illuminating new depth and clarity.

This stunning exhibition of western Canadian landscape opens on Saturday, October 11th at 10 a.m. All three of these talented painters will be in attendance at the Artym Gallery from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., so don’t miss the opportunity to meet them! You can see all the work online now at www.artymgallery.com

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food | drink | friends Saftas will be closing for 6 weeks starting October 13th. Join us for some amazing food and drink specials as we empty our kegs and fridges!

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Help send a message to 2114

By Jami Scheffer CV Arts Ever wondered what you’d say to the residents of Invermere in 2114? You can imagine what it was like on the shores of Lake Windermere back in 1914, but what will it look like in 2114?

You’ll have your chance to scribe a note to 2114 at the Message to the Next Century event at Pynelogs on Saturday, October 18th. Pynelogs celebrated it’s 100 birthday this year, and in honour of its grand history and continued importance in our community, we are hosting the launching of the Pynelogs Time Capsule. The ceramic container was created by our very own ceramic artist, Pauline Newhouse, and will be displayed at Pynelogs un-

til its opening on October 18th, 2114.

The Message to the Next Century event will include many interesting and fun things to do. Not only will you be able to scribe a message to the next century and have your picture taken with the capsule, there will be live music, appetizers, ghost tours (yes, Pynelogs is haunted!) and a fabulous silent auction — with original artwork from Treva Burton and Egbert Oudendag, a Tinhorn Creek Vineyard package, a CV Arts Entertainment package and a Chef Dinner Event by Lara McCormack from From Scratch.

C’mon down to Pynelogs around 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 18th, bring your family and friends, and be part of this auspicious event to honour a grand old community building and send off a Message to the Next Century.

Local slow foodies bound for Italy

By Erin Knutson Special to The Pioneer Invermere councillor Spring Hawes and Bill Swan of the Groundswell Community Greenhouse have been selected to attend the Terra Madre Slow Food Conference in Torino, Italy from October 23rd to 27th.

The local delegates are foodies and members of

an international slow food movement that promises to maintain the integrity of local food production and fair labour practices, while celebrating food biodiversity.

“Over 5,000 people will be attending the conference — all interested in the values of slow food,” said Mr. Swan, executive director for Groundswell.

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Acrylic workshop offers artistic foundation

By Erin Knutson Special to The Pioneer Painted Aspen Studio Gallery is hosting an exciting and eye-opening two-day weekend workshop at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre on Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The beginners’ acrylic workshop hosted by Christine Simpson is for all prospective artists in the valley.

“Zero experience is required — intermediate painters are welcome, but it will really be a workshop focused on beginners,” said Mrs. Simpson.

Developing a philosophy toward art is key, according to the inspired painter, studio owner, and workshop facilitator.

“We will start with an overall discussion of philosophy. It’s important to develop your own philosophy when it comes to art, and it’s important to ask why, and to know why you are curious about something.”

Included in the workshop will be an overview of basic colour theory, including working with a limited colour palette.

All attending students will be able to choose a palette based on a colour scheme pleasing to their individual tastes.

The workshop will allow budding art-

ists to explore their creativity in a group environment and with individual instruction by Christine.

“It’s great when you can learn from the people around you and develop a sense of trust,” she said. “It’s astonishing what you can do with three colours.”

Composition, brush techniques, basic colour theory and acrylics will be part of the workshop curriculum along with a myriad of tools, tricks, and knowledge gleaned from Christine’s extensive experience with other artists.

Students will leave the workshop with a good understanding of the basic steps toward becoming a painter, including what supplies to purchase and how to begin their journey as an artist. Two abstract acrylic paintings will be completed by the end of the workshop.

Most supplies will be provided for the unique and educational seminar.

“It will be a social, fun, and collaborative experience,” said Christine.

All interested parties should connect with Christine by dropping into her studio this coming weekend, or by calling 250-409-5100. The Painted Aspen Studio Gallery can be found online at www. paintedaspen.com.

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Common stock trading mistakes Everybody makes investing mistakes at one time or another. Learning how to recognize and avoid as many as possible can help an investor prosper. Here are a few.

person’s comfort, it’s probably too risky for them.

Familiarity Investors usually succeed if they buy what they know.

The problem is, investors sometimes equate this advice with buying stocks of companies that make products they are familiar with. In other words, liking Lululemon Athletica’s yoga pants isn’t a good enough reason to buy their stock. To make a sound decision, one must look very closely at a stock’s fundamentals, competition and sector trends. If the answer is unclear, people should only invest an amount that they are comfortable with losing.

Dividends A strong dividend can be a sign of a healthy, prosperous company, or that a stock is temporarily undervalued, presenting a buying opportunity.

It can also be a sign of trouble. A dividend of more than 7 per cent in an average-priced stock market tends to be a warning sign. And from an overall performance standpoint, price declines on a stock can chew through dividend income in a hurry.

To avoid dividend bias, pick fairly priced, high quality stocks with average dividend yields. This should help balance out returns by adding a capital gains component.

Short-term bias Investment research is based on a 12-month outlook, while stocks are priced minute-to-minute. This can make the relationship between the two appear disjointed. For example, several rating agencies have assigned a 12-month price target of about $30 on Encana stock (ECA-T), however, the shares traded as high as $25.24 and as low as $23.05 between September 15th and 30th.

It can be easy to get discouraged by price fluctuations but investors must remain patient and focused on the long-term. Have things really changed for the company fundamentally or are price movements just market action? Moreover, if a stock’s price swings too much for a

Chasing past returns It happens all the time: people hear about a stock on television or the golf course, see it’s going up and buy in hopes that the trend will continue. Often, all a person knows is that the stock price is increasing, or that someone they know made a lot of money owning it.

The problem is that people who buy stocks like this have no way of truly understanding what they are buying. Historical winners might seem foolproof, but consider the dotcom bubble in 2000 and housing crisis in 2008. That’s what happens when people crowd into specific investments or asset classes with little regard for fundamental analysis.The bottom line is, it’s okay

to dabble in hot stock ideas, but self-control and diversification are imperative to avoid getting caught in any one stock or sector.

Doubling-down Sometimes, investors try to break even on a losing stock by doubling-up on the shares when they’re under selling pressure. This is done so that even a 50 per cent rebound will bring the total investment back to par.

This is almost always a bad idea, as most investors lack the ability to make this call correctly. Further, there will almost always be something better to buy. The smart investor will cut their losses and move on.

Never selling Many people wonder why their advisor will recommend they sell some or all of a particularly profitable stock. If a stock is doing well why would they sell it?

The truth is, never selling even a portion of a winning stock can be just as costly a mistake as doublingdown, or holding losing stocks too long. A gain is not truly earned until it’s realized. Savvy investors will sell profits as they go and reinvest in attractive new opportunities.

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Oktoberfest commences in high style Oktoberfest upheld its traditions this year outside the Legion in Invermere on Saturday, October 4th, Tigers and butterflies traversed the tapestry of games, face painting and bouncy castles; Devon Coyote rocked the stage with their groovy high octane stylings and Mayor Gerry Taft tapped the keg, commencing the start of the festival.

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The WVMHA is looking for a few more referees.

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ALPINE PALETTE — Limestone bedrock, a teal-blue lake and golden larches form a striking colour contrast in the alpine southeast of Mt. Assiniboine.

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As the nights get colder and traces of snowfall begin to accumulate, something special happens in the alpine environment exactly halfway between Invermere and Canmore. From the summit of Mount Queen Mary in Height of the Rockies Provincial Park, follow an imaginary straight line nine kilometres to the northwest. Fly over folded mountains and glaciers, over the Albert River, and past the stunning Sharkfin Peak — a.k.a. Talon Peak — to arrive at one of the most beautiful autumn displays possible in the Canadian Rockies: a stunning scene painted in bold strokes of golden-yellow alpine larch, glowing emerald lakes, and bleached white ex-

panses of limestone.

This is the backyard of the Talus Lodge in the days leading up to the fall equinox, where the sun's everlowering arc conspires with the conifer's photosynthetic withdrawal to light up the larches' needle-leaves in a way that makes Christmas trees pale in comparison.

The hardy, ancient Larix lyallii trees — one of which, found in Alberta's nearby Kananaskis Country, was dated at 1,917 years old in 2012 — are a big part of what brings shoulder-season hikers up to the lodge.

Built by Invermere's Chris Espinel, a retired forester and experienced mountaineer, the Talus Lodge has been the base camp for eager alpine explorers to discover life on the 2,200 metre-plus plateau for more than a decade.

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Invermere B.C. • 1-250-999-9191 Donald MacDonald – D enturi st HIKERS’ HEAVEN — Above: Hikers ascend the mountain led by Chris. Below: Lovely Leman lake shines in all its glory.

Photos by Greg Amos . . . ‘Larches’ from previous page In a muted world of rock and snow, the fall larch display is a last big, bold burst of spectacular colour to relish before the trees, like the surrounding cirques and cols near the lodge are buried under more than 12 feet of snow.

The absurdly abundant larches are just one of the reasons why lodge co-owner Chris chose this location in 2003, just east of the continental divide on a high plateau between the Cross River and Albert River. But it’s not only about the spectacular alpine setting of Rocky Mountain peaks, age-old glaciers and tropic-like bluegreen alpine lakes and tarns — the site was also picked for its sheer inaccessibility.

A decade later, the area is as serene as ever. Only the occasional jet silently crossing the skyline from Calgary betrays any trace of civilization nearby.

For a group of seven adventurers exploring the limestone expanse in mid-September, the result was an alpine environment that took on a spectacular park-like setting — one that dwarfed the larch needle displays seen each fall at tourist-trampelled destinations like Larch Valley at Moraine Lake and Lake O’Hara in Yoho National Park.

Trekking across the broad limestone plateau — it’s all alpine route finding here, so all outings are always a

choose-your-own-adventure experience — one can’t help noticing the only natural feature perhaps more abundant than the larches: huge holes left by grizzly bears digging for marmots on which to fatten up for the winter.

Judging by the shear number of holes and overturned boulders, it takes a lot of attempts before each bear is rewarded with hoary marmot meal.

Other rodents of the rocks observed included picas, weasels, and Columbian ground squirrels. Much smaller prehistoric animals also made their presence known — trilobites lurked in the limestone, extinct crinoids crunched underfoot, and on the microscopic end of things, oxygen-producing stromatolites clustered in colonies fossilized into rock. The interesting bulges and circular patterns, once explained to the group by Chris, were impossible not to see. And they’re worth our appreciation regardless — we owe our atmosphere to the Precambrian cyanobacteria that bound sedimentary grains of rock into the structures we see today.

On this visit, our group consisted of a well-rounded cast of fifty-something professionals from B.C., Alberta and Ontario. After an initial dose of rain and cloud, the next two days offered nothing but brilliant T-shirt weather, an unexpected treat in the late summer alpine environment.

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hiking or less comfortable with the objective hazards that come with wilderness terrain, Chris proved a capable and captivating host. Encouraging his guests by the prospect of downhill hikes featuring “flatish” (read: uphill) return trips, and giving each person expert guidance on positioning feet on slopes and on the use of hiking poles, Chris guided guests of all abilities towards a sense of deep satisfaction. Despite the remote location, visitors who are seeking more of a “lodge lizard” experience can find most of the creature comforts they might crave at the lodge. Odour-free outhouses and hot showers (rigged up with watering cans secured on pulleys above the showerer’s head) connect to the main lodge via a short wooden walkway, and the alpine cuisine is exemplary.

High-altitude night sky watching within a stone’s throw of the two-storey lodge offered a counterpoint to the sun-basked glory of the larches. It’s enough to make one realize the whole notion of there being a special time of year at the lodge — as though there’s a time when it’s not so special — is merely an abstraction.

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. . . Continued from page 21 Our daily treks took us to the historic meeting ground of Rendezvous Point (a subsummit in the vicinity of Mount Vavasour and Mount Leval, and above the gorgeous Leman Lake in the Spray Valley) and the mind-blowing larch forests en route to Waterfall Lake, a glacier-fed, stunningly cold (as verified by our swimmers) body of water that flows into the Albert River. In two full days of exploring, the group encountered seven lakes and large tarns, with varying shades of teal and emerald.

To the northwest of the lodge lays the 3,618 metre Mt. Assiniboine — the sixthhighest peak in the Rockies. But wherever hikers — or in the winter, backcountry and cross-country skiers — choose to venture out from the lodge, the much closer Talon Peak towers above the lodge like a beacon.

It’s visible from many points on the plateau, providing an easy way back to the lodge for anyone on a self-guided adventure.

For the experienced, the plateau is an open book to explore. For those newer to

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What is Library Month?

In October, libraries will be celebrating ‘Canadian Library Month’ with the theme of ‘Libraries Inspire’.

There are many ways in which staff play the role of inspirer in the daily operation of their libraries in the various programs and services.

They stimulate, influence and guide their patrons to a love of reading, through everything from pre-school children planning story times, and

craft class, to the involvement in the community.

The ‘Canadian Library Month’ website points out that in Canada there are more than 23,000 librarians and library clerks serve in more than 22,000 libraries in incredibly diverse communities, from major metropolitan areas to small communities. More than 97 per cent of Canadians live in communities served by a public library. Libraries are still one of the few institutions that have existed for many centuries and are still a viable organization in today’s society. Libraries has seen many changes over the years, going

from a collection of books to the Internet. The Internet compliments libraries, but does not replace them.

The Internet does not have a sense of community, the belonging to a welcome creative community, a friendly atmosphere, or the promotion of books through discussion.

Visit your local library, not only during Library month, but year round and you will feel inspired. For further information please contact the library at 250-347-2434.

This week’s column was written by Jane Jones, the director of the Radium Public Library. Visit their website at http://radium.bclibrary.ca/ or call 250-347-2434 for more information.

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Friday, November 21, 2014 Invermere Community Hall Doors Open 6:00 pm • Dinner & Show 7:00 pm Silent and Live Auctions • Ages 19 Years & Over campaign for the NEW ICAN animal shelter MC: Dave McGrath • Auctioneer: Tex Lortschercapital • Catering: Anne Riches

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Library hosts breastfeeding seminars

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff New and soon-to-be new mothers may be interested to learn of a series of breastfeeding seminars to be held at the Invermere public library.

The seminars will run on the third Wednesday of each month, starting October 15th and are meant to help new moms with peer support through connections with other new moms, as well as offering a chance to discuss a variety of breastfeeding topics.

The Breastfeeding Mamas of East Kootenay is organizing the seminar series, in part because, according to the organization, peer support has been found to make a positive difference for new mothers. The organization says families who have this type of support breastfeed longer and achieve more of their breastfeeding goals.

An Interior Health press release put out on Monday, September 29th in advance of World Breastfeeding Week (which this year was the first week of October) touts breast milk as inexpensive, readily available, coming in the perfect environmentally friendly feeding vessel, and providing all the nutrients babies need for the first six months after birth.

The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months and continued breastfeeding, with the introduction of solid food, for two years or beyond.

According to the Interior Health press release breast milk provides infants with unique nutritional and health benefits, such as antibodies and reduced risk for developing asthma, diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure, and becoming obese in later life. For the mother, breastfeeding helps the body recover from the stresses of pregnancy, labour, and delivery; and the risk of developing breast cancer is also reduced.

“Breastfeeding is natural, but it is not always easy. Learning to breastfeed and becoming comfortable with breastfeeding takes time,” said Interior Health knowledge coordinator Patty Hallam in the press release. “Support from a team of helpers that includes family, friends, health-care providers, and communities can really make all the difference in building a woman’s confidence and comfort with breastfeeding.”

To learn more, look up the Breastfeeding Mamas of East Kootenay on Facebook or drop in to the seminars. All seminars run from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Children’s Corner in the library.

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Surviving with Little Kids in the Big Apple

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By Lynsey Burke Pioneer Columnist

After 30 blocks and countless landmarks later, we flopped down on a bench in Central Park.

Hazel was making it known that she wanted the heck out of the chest carrier — we had officially escalated to a Category 5 Hurricane Hazel. All the while, Oliver was slumped with his neck at a restful 90-degree angle in his travel stroller. He was having the sleep of his life as taxis’ horns chimed through the bustling streets.

Yes, we did venture to take two kids under the age of two to New York City. And yes, the city of 12 million taught us a thing or two about our “we got this” attitude. First off, travel “to do and to dine” lists are out the window. I had a two-pager tucked into my agenda for our weeklong stay and I referenced it a total of… twice — once on the plane ride back to Canada. If I could have thrown it out the window, I would have.

As we weaved through the hordes of what seemed

like mostly Sunday tourists in Times Square, we kept our cool. We even managed to stop in a few shops, snap a few photos and take in some noteworthy sights — the grandeur of it all!

Upon reaching Central Park, my husband and I took a unanimous sigh as we noticed that Oliver was asleep in the stroller and we were now surrounded by green space. It dawned on us that in a park roughly four kilometres long and nearly one kilometre wide, there were likely more people wandering around within the park boundaries than there are in all of Invermere, a self-made statistic that I sensed was the case year-round in this unofficial capital of the world.

This trip was one we’d normally withhold until a more child-free opportunity arose, but we were combining business with recreation as David was required to be there for training.

Mandatory presence aside, once we had ridden the train, walked the 60-block round trip down 7th Avenue and up Broadway, ate (quickly) at Brooklyn Diner and drove back to our hotel in New Jersey, we felt inspired.

In addition to loving the idea of sharing firsts with our children, I’m proud of how well they travel. These kids have just been coast to coast in a matter of a month — from Vancouver Island to New York City in less than 30 days.

It was barely three weeks ago when Oliver was grappling over a dead starfish with the attending kids at my cousin’s wedding on Thetis Island. Now, with the sand from the Pacific Ocean still embedded in his Crocs, we are looking back at a totally opposing experience across the continent.

Whether they’ll remember any of these trips or experiences is another story. I know that none of this is going to be retained in their memory banks. Yet, from a conversation that I had at the Thetis Island nuptials with another mommy guest, we determined that these experiences will register in their DNA and will shape the person they are to become despite whether or not they can recollect the expeditions.

My husband and I feel as though we accomplished something great — that is, not having busy body Oliver swallowed up into a crowd of people and flashing lights. He has, in fact, returned home with us to Invermere. And in true toddler fashion, when asked about his trip to the Big Apple, he will tell you about the tall buildings and, most importantly, he recounts a very memorable bag of M&Ms he got at the “cool store” in downtown Manhattan.

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Rockies player profile*

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SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL Proposals shall be clearly marked “Old Russian Olive Tree” and delivered to the following before 2 p.m. (local time) Friday, October 31st, 2014: District of Invermere 914 - 8th Avenue Box 339, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Attention: Chris Prosser

SCOPE OF THE PROPOSAL The District is looking for artists who would like to create a piece of art or furniture from the Russian Olive Tree that was at the Cenotaph. We would like to hear what your intentions would be and if you are willing to donate it or to be commissioned by the District to create a piece of art for the District of Invermere.

The municipality reserves the right to reject Proposals from bidders who are incapable of providing the necessary labour, materials, equipment and adequate financial arrangements. Evidence of such competency must be provided by the bidder when requested to do so.

Please visit the District of Invermere office or website for the full proposal or questions.

*Rockies player profiles will appear each week in The Pioneer.

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Brody Nelson is a third-year netminder for the Columbia Valley Rockies. After an extended stay with the Coquitlam Express (the 2014 champion of the BCHL Junior A league), Nelson returned to Invermere just before the regular season started. He says this is the highest number of rookies he’s seen on the Rockies bench, likely due to the new import rule in the KIJHL. “The rule makes it lots harder for B.C. players to make it into the league, but it also makes the league better,” said Brody. He feels the biggest difference in the team this year also reflects that rule — there are more younger players who are taking a little time to adjust to playing together and to playing in the Junior B league.

Nelson played in 30 games last season and hopes to be in even more this year. He was born and raised in Invermere nineteen years ago and has a lot of local support from his parents, sister, brother, grandfather and other extended family members.

Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund Request for Proposals The Kootenay Conservation Program (KCP) and Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) are seeking proposals for projects that will benefit conservation in the area from Spillimacheen to Canal Flats utilizing the Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund (CVLCF). To apply for funding go to www.kootenayconservation.ca and click on the Local Conservation Fund tab. Review the Terms of Reference paying particular attention to Section 8 – Fund Design and then apply using the application form provided.

CVLCF funding is available for conservation projects that result in the reduction to a known threat to biodiversity. Projects that are technically sound and effective, and provide value for money through partnerships with other funders will have priority. Proponents must be a registered not-for-profit organization, First Nations band, or local government.

Unqualified groups or organizations may partner with a qualified organization. Multi-year projects are acceptable to a maximum three years. A Technical Review Committee will review project proposals and make recommendations to the RDEK for final funding approval.

Closing dates for project submissions is 4:30 p.m. October 31st, 2014.

Projects specific to land acquisition and/or conservation covenants may be submitted at any time during the year.

Project proposals must be delivered by email to info@kootenayconservation.ca.

VOLUNTEERS FOR THE COMMUNITY FACILITY FUNDRAISING WORKING GROUP Are you excited about the new Community Hall?

Would you like to be a part of your community’s future?

The District of Invermere is searching for two enthusiastic individuals to fill a volunteer role on the fundraising working group for the new Community Hall.

With approximately two meetings a month, the position will be for a length of 2 years with an option to continue if required.

The position will be part of a working group that organizes and applies for different financial opportunities and grants to help fund the costs for the new Community Hall.

To be considered for a position, the applicant cannot be an employee of the District of Invermere.

Interested persons are requested to submit letters of application and brief resumes including reasons for interest and related experience to: .Mayor and Council District Of Invermere P.O. Box 339 914 – 8th Avenue Invermere, B.C., V0A1K0 or to corporateservices@invermere.net Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014.

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

MANAGER OF PUBLIC WORKS

Are you a public works professional that is passionate about public service and contributing to your community? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, where constant improvement is the norm?

If you believe providing quality services to the residents while valuing the people who deliver those services, then the District of Invermere wants you!

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

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

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have significant management experience (5-8 years) in local government services, including sewer and water systems, road design and maintenance, parks maintenance and fleet management.

At a minimum, the ideal candidate will have a 2 year post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field supported by training in human resource management, project management and local government management.

Proficiency in Microsoft programs such as word and excel is required.

Training and experience in data base programs is an asset.

Candidates will be strong leaders with the ability to effectively manage complex projects and employee performances. Candidates will possess a proven track record in preparing and presenting cost estimates, technical and administrative reports, along with experience in risk management, policy development and application of WCB regulations.

As well as its beautiful surroundings and sense of community, the District offers an attractive benefits and remuneration package. This is an exempt position and is part of the senior management team.

Please submit applications by Friday, October 31st, 2014 to: Chris Prosser, Chief Administrative Officer District of Invermere 914-8th Avenue, PO Box 339, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Phone 250-342-9281 • Fax 250-342-2934 e-mail: cao@invermere.net

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL GARBAGE COLLECTION The District of Invermere invites quotes from qualified companies for the Residential/ Commercial Garbage Collection and Recycle Collection during a 5-year period from January 1st, 2014 to December 31st, 2019 for approximately 1700 residences. Copies of the contract can be obtained at the municipal office (914 - 8th Avenue) after Wednesday, October 8th, 2014 by appointment.

Sealed quotes, marked “Residential/Commercial Garbage Collection” can be delivered no later than 12 noon, local time, Monday November 3rd, 2014.

The District of Invermere reserves the right to waive formalities in any quote, or reject any or all quotes, or accept the quote deemed most favourable in the interest of the municipality.

Contact: Chris Prosser Chief Administrative Officer 250-342-9281 cao@invermere.net

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS JANITORIAL CLEANING SERVICE

The District of Invermere invites applications from qualified persons for the janitorial cleaning service of municipal buildings during a 5-year period from January 1st, 2015 to December 31st, 2019. Copies of the contract can be obtained at the Municipal Office (914 - 8th Avenue) after Wednesday, October 8th, 2014.

Sealed proposals, marked “JANITORIAL CLEANING SERVICE CONTRACT” can be delivered no later than 12 noon, local time, Monday, November 3rd, 2014 at the District of Invermere Office 914 – 8th Avenue, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0.

The District of Invermere reserves the right to waive informalities in any quote, or reject any or all quotes, or accept the quote deemed most favourable in the interest of the municipality.

Questions regarding this Request for Quotations may be directed to: Chris Prosser Chief Administrative Officer 250-342-9281 cao@invermere.net

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS The District of Invermere invites RFQ submissions from qualified companies for:

SANITARY AND STORM SEWER FLUSHING SERVICES during a 5-year period from January 1st, 2015 to December 31st, 2019 for approximately 31 km of sanitary sewer mains and 6 km of storm sewer mains. Tender process and contract will be to Master Municipal Construction Document Standard. Copies of the tender documents can be obtained at the municipal office (914 - 8th Avenue) after Wednesday October 8th, 2014 by appointment.

Sealed quotes, marked “Sanitary and Storm Flushing Services” can be delivered no later than 12:00 noon, local time, Monday November 3rd, 2014.

The District of Invermere reserves the right to waive formalities in any quote, or reject any or all quotes, or accept the quote deemed most favourable in the interest of the municipality.

Contact: Chris Prosser Chief Administrative Officer 250-342-9281 cao@invermere.net

PARKS AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CONTRACT

The District of Invermere invites applications from qualified persons for the maintenance of the Parks and Grounds for the District of Invermere for a 5 year term. Copies of the draft agreement can be obtained at the municipal office (914-8th Avenue) starting Wednesday, October 8th, 2014.

Sealed proposals, marked “PARKS AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE” can be delivered no later than 12 noon, local time, Monday, November 3rd, 2014 at the District of Invermere Office (914-8th Avenue) Invermere, B.C. A site meeting will be held at the District Offices to review the required areas of maintenance on Thursday, October 16th, 2014 at 11 a.m.

The District of Invermere reserves the right to waive formalities in any proposal, or reject any or all proposals, or accept the proposal deemed most favourable in the interest of the municipality.

Inquiries should be addressed to: Chris Prosser Chief Administrative Officer 250-342-9281 cao@invermere.net

VEHICLE TENDERS

Notice is hereby given that the District of Invermere invites Tenders on the sale of the vehicles listed below: 1997 Dodge ½ ton extended cab, standard transmission, 4WHDR, 2 doors, aluminum dry box and 6’ truck box 1998 Dodge ½ ton extended cab, automatic transmission, 2 doors, aluminum dry box, aluminum headache rack and 6’ truck box 2003 Dodge Ram ½ ton extended cab, automatic transmission, 4WHDR, 4 doors, aluminum dry box, aluminum headache rack, trailer hitch, foot boards and 6’ truck box.

The District of Invermere has endeavored to describe the vehicles as accurately as possible yet no warranty or guarantee is expressed or implied.

Vehicles described above come as is with absolutely no guarantees.

Purchasers shall provide proof of Transfer of Ownership and Registration on approved MVD form, stamped by the authorized office and obtain Insurance or Temporary Operating Permits for all vehicles prior to removal off District property.

To view and inspect, please contact Rick Waters at 250-342-3215.

Sealed tenders clearly marked “Vehicle Bid (then the year of the truck)” will be received by the municipal office located at 914 – 8th Avenue up to 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 17th, 2014.

The District of Invermere reserves the right to reject all Tenders.

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

MULTI-PURPOSE COMMUNITY FACILITY ARCHITECTURAL AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES

There are an abundance of bears in Invermere this fall.

The industrial park transfer station will be CLOSED until November 30th, 2014. Please take extra precaution and manage all attractants.

The District of Invermere is seeking proposals from certified professionals to provide comprehensive architectural and professional design services including construction administration, handover and closeout of a new Multi- Purpose Community Facility.

The Services shall include but not limited to all aspects of architectural, engineering, Code Value Engineering and Life-Cycle Analysis, costing, energy modeling, landscaping and LEED Certification consultancy services throughout the lifetime of the project - from the pre-design phase to conceptual/schematic and design development, tendering to construction administration and completion, handover and closeout of the project.

Garbage

Keep garbage in the house, shed, garage, or in a wildlife resistant container until morning of collection day.

Alternatively, take it to the Columbia Valley Landfill.

DO NOT LEAVE GARBAGE ON PATIO. BEARS CAN CLIMB. Bird Feeders Bears eat seed and drink sugar water. Replace birdfeeders with bird baths, and bird houses.

Barbecque Burn off the grill after each use. Store covered and in a secure area.

Feed pets and store pet food inside.

Pet Food Turn compost regularly, add leaves, lime and soil. Don’t add Compost meat, oil, or milk products.

Project Goal The goal of the project is to develop concept plans, detailed drawings and specifications required for the tendering and construction of the new facility.

The proposed multi-purpose community facility is to include the following key components: • Main Hall to seat up to 500 persons in banquet seating in a floor space of approximately 7,000 sq.ft. As an optional component, the main hall could have the flexibility to be divided into small spaces if needed; • Be designed to potentially host theatrical, dance and musical performances; • Be able to host more than one user group at a time; • Up to two (2) multi-purpose rooms not to exceed 1,500 sq.ft. each; • Lobby area of approximately 500 sq.ft. with the option to add onto the facility for a future library and fitness component; • Commercial kitchen of approximately 800 sq.ft.; • Dedicated Youth Centre of approximately 800 sq.ft. that could also be used as an additional meeting room for community groups; • Dedicated stage area and ancillary uses of approximately 1,500 sq.ft.; and • Adequate storage to accommodate all tables, chairs, theatre seating components and other uses.

We have chosen to live in Bear Country. With this choice comes a responsibility to ensure a peaceful coexistence. By managing bear attractants everyone will benefit, including the bears. Thank you to those who have already managed their attractants.

until November 30th, 2014 due to bears in the area. Please place garbage at curbside morning of collection day or deposit at the Columbia Valley Landfill.

Bylaw 1426 states: 4.1

All domestic refuse must be placed in one of the following: a) A building, house or garage that is inaccessible to wildlife; b) An approved wildlife resistant container; c) A container that is placed in an approved wildlife resistant enclosure; or d) Deposited at an appropriate disposal site.

4.2

All domestic refuse cannot be placed for curbside pick-up prior to 8 a.m. of the property’s regular scheduled garbage pick-up day.

Completed proposals must be received at: District of Invermere PO Box 339, 914 8th Avenue Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Via e-mail:cao@invermere.net Via fax: 250-342-2934 All inquiries related to this Request for Proposal shall be directed to: Chris Prosser, Chief Administrative Officer District of Invermere Phone: 250-342-9281 ext 1225 e-mail: cao@invermere.net

RAPP line 1-877-952-7277.

Questions? Contact the WildSafeBC Community Coordinator Kara Haugseth at 250-342-9281(ext.1226) Invermere@wildsafebc.com

THE INDUSTRIAL PARK TRANSFER STATION WILL BE CLOSED

Documents will be available through BC Bid and on the District Website on Friday October 3rd, 2014 Proposals must be presented or delivered in sealed packages, clearly marked “Proposal for Architectural Services for Multi-Purpose Community Facility”.

Completed proposals must be received no later than Monday November 3rd, 2014 at 2 p.m., Mountain Standard Time. Late proposals will NOT be accepted.

Report bear sightings in our community or property damage to the

District of Invermere 250-342-9281

Columbia Valley Landfill Windermere Loop Rd. 250-342-0381

This is NOT considered wildlife resistant:

Open 7 days a week 9am – 6pm Household garbage is free.

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The Columbia Valley Community Foundation is accepting 2014 fall grant applications from registered charities which support projects that enhance the quality of life of Columbia Valley residents from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen.

Deadline for applications: October 31st, 2014 Granting guidelines and application forms available at www.valleyfoundation.ca For information on the granting process, contact Sue Macdonald, 250-342-9881 or email grants@valleyfoundation.ca

“Building legacies in our valley communities” Akisqnuk First Nation

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Comprehensive Housing Strategy Development The Akisqnuk First Nation, one of four Ktunaxa Bands, located in Windermere, B.C. is currently seeking strategic direction in regard to housing from both a social and economic aspect.

We seek proposals from qualified proponents to: • Become familiarized with current AFN housing programs, processes, issues and challenges; • Become familiarized with regional housing needs and potential opportunities; • Review existing housing policy and processes, make recommendation for revisions; • Research and develop a comprehensive housing strategy that will provide innovative solutions to housing issues and challenges both on and off reserve. The 10-year strategic plan should address short, medium and long term strategies for both the social and economic opportunity aspects of housing and take into account logistics such as land, infrastructure, member demographics and socio-economic conditions, regional rental housing needs, home-site leasing options, graduated housing, supportive/at-risk housing, and other alternatives to traditional housing to meet the needs of the Band and its members Please see our website for full details of this opportunity www.akisqnuk.org

Trail masters The annual Headbanger Trail Challenge took over some of the Columbia Valley’s most scenic trails on Saturday, September 27th. Runners ran a 12-kilometre course that led them through bluffs overlooking the wetlands, along the Old Coach Trail and through the Sinclair Creek area. The race also marked the last running event in the five-part TREKS (Trail Races East Kootenay Series).

Submitted photos by Jakub Sumbera

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Reach a Reader sets up online donations Submitted by Desneiges Profili Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy Reach a Reader has been an evolving process that started with an idea in Nelson. That idea spread and not only will be accepting donations on the streets, but now it has gone viral! Starting today and leading into the first week of November, people, local business and other supporters can go online and donate to the RaR campaign through

CHIMP. CHIMP is an online donations forum that was created to help manage charitable donations on behalf of organizations, families, or individuals. Margaret Sutherland, Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy’s Communications Manager, met with a representative of CHIMP last week and they loved RaR! CHIMP has organized for every dollar donated online to be matched dollar for dollar by the Bienfaisance Foundation. We could not be more thrilled. There are some limitations in terms of the maximum amount that can be matched, but for now we are going to ride this wave

and promote this campaign across social media outlets. Tax receipts are available the moment a donation is made and there are no processing fees. This is very new and we are just launching, but every community has been set up with their own page so people can donate to the community of their choice. If you have any questions or ideas about helping to promote this throughout the month of October, please do not hesitate to contact me. Visit the RaR main donation page at: https://chimp.net/campaigns/reach-a-reader.

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Radium Resort announces transformational changes Submitted by Radium Resort RADIUM, October 7, 2014 – The Radium Resort today revealed plans for significant renovations and improvements this fall as part of a major multi-year refurbishment program to transform the Resort and Springs golf courses. The Springs Course will see its first, ninth and eighteenth holes completely redone – including reshaping, resodding, new bunkering, and planting of additional trees. On all other holes tee boxes will be refurbished or constructed to provide golfers with five tee box options on each hole.

All the refurbishments will be overseen by the original designer of the course, Les Furber of Canmore, Alberta. Finally, The Springs clubhouse renovation will begin to give golfers a more open feeling and better views of the stunning property in a brighter and more modern designed dining room.

The Resort Course, will see a new green on the first hole, the reintroduction of the elevated tees on the second, and the entire front nine of the course rerouted to provide golfers with signature views of the area and enhanced playability.

“The course changes represent a significant investment in the two of B.C.’s premier golf properties, and are expected to be done in time for Opening Day in Spring 2015”, said golf course architect Les Furber. “It is an honour to return to refurbish and enhance what we started close to 30 years ago”.

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As part of the changes planned for the golf courses, they will also enter into a strategic alliance with True Key Hotels & Resorts (managers of Bighorn Meadows Resort), providing guests enhanced benefits including premier accommodation, exclusive green fees and enhanced group functions.

The Radium Resort Hotel officially closed at the end of this season and will remain so permanently.

“We’re excited about working with the True Key Hotels & Resorts and Bighorn Meadows to provide golfers with an enhanced and attractive package that will include modern accommodation, golf at either course and a shuttle service to and from”, said Gary W. Goetsch, Managing Director of Radium Resort.

“The strategic alliance with the Springs and Resort Golf Courses will allow us to provide a complete complement of services to our customers”, remarked Michael Anderson, President of True Key Hotels & Resorts. “Better options for golf, weddings, meetings and food and beverage will now be available to everyone who stays at Bighorn Meadows Resort”.

Bighorn and Radium Resort will be contacting all guests who have booked events in 2015 at the Radium Resort to make superior arrangements.

Visit www.radiumresort.com or www.bighornmeadows.com for further information and inquiries.

THANK YOU • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Great Prices Invermere Hardware & Building Supplies Co. Ltd. Tel: 250-342-6908 • 1-800-731-1103 • Fax: 250-342-7263

CARHA Cranbrook Dodge Centennial Foods Canterbury Flowers Copper Point & The Ridge Golf Club Eagle Ranch Golf Resort Eecol Electric Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Fat Boyz Pizza High Country Properties Inside Edge Kool Country Lakestyle Light & Living Melody Motors

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Invermere Old Timers Hockey Team would like to say thank you to the following businesses for their sponsorship of our Labour Day Hockey Tournament

BC Hydro Bighorn Meadows The Black Forest Restaurant Apex Peppi’s Pizza Pharmasave The Springs Gofl Course Radium Resort Golf Course RE/MAX Snap on Tools Sobeys Syndicate Boardshop The Stem Valley Spas Walkers Repair Windermere Valley Golf Course

As well as anyone we may have missed for your generous support and donations!

It was greatly appreciated!

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Monsters resurrecting for the Mash Dash

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff The creatures of Halloween will be making an early appearance in the valley again this year, as athletes prepare fearsome sportswear for the Monster Mash Dash.

The race takes place around Invermere on Saturday, October 25th and begins at Pothole Park. Racers will have the option of running a five or ten-kilometre route, and there are no pacing expectations. The dash begins at 10:30 a.m., but monsters that wish to enter the costume contest will need to be at the park before 9:45 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to the best individual costume, best couple’s outfit, as well as the best costumed group.

“Everybody’s encouraged to wear costumes,” said District of Invermere events co-ordinator Theresa Woods. “As long as you can see out of them okay and

can be seen and visible when running.”

The dash is a family event and caters to monsters of all ages. And there are no boundaries restricting the runners’ monstrous attire.

“If people want to go for scary or fun it’s totally up to them,” she said.

“Last year we had everything from zombies to Forrest Gump.”

Monsters who have registered by the end of today (Friday, October 10th) will save through early bird prices. Registration is open online until Wednesday, October 22nd at midnight. Organizers prefer online registration, but runners will be able to sign up at the event, and will be subject

to an extra $5 fee.

“It’s a fun thing to do,” she said.

“There are lots of runs in the summer, but once you get into October it kind of peters off.”

Younger monsters can get a head-start on trick-or-treating in the downtown, and after, all participants will enjoy a barbecue lunch at Pothole Park. And a race souvenir will also be shared with each monster.

The run is operating for the benefit of the Valley Fitness Centre, whose members will be volunteering all day to keep the event afloat. Race packages, which include a souvenir for every monster, can be picked up at the fitness centre until the day of the event.

Regional District of East Kootenay INVITATION to TENDER

Operation of the Columbia Valley Landfill Scale SEALED TENDERS marked, “Tender – Operation of the Columbia Valley Landfill Scale” will be received by the Solid Waste Superintendent, Environmental Services, Regional District of East Kootenay, 19 – 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 until 2:00 pm local time on October 22, 2014. Tenders received after the specified time will be returned unopened to the Bidder.

The Contract Documents including Bid Forms may be obtained after September 15, 2014 from the Cranbrook RDEK office during regular office hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday) upon receipt of a non-refundable deposit by cash or certified cheque in the amount of $50.00.

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Windermere, Holland Creek, Timber Ridge and Edgewater The Regional District of East Kootenay will be doing its annual water system flushing between now and the end of October.

TENDERS Must be Accompanied By: • a bid security deposit in the amount of $10,000.00 (Certified Cheque or Irrevocable Letter of Credit).

Users in Windermere, Holland Creek, Timber Ridge and Edgewater may notice temporary water discolouration for a short period of time.

The successful bidder shall be required to provide a BANK IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT, in the amount of $25,000, valid for the life of the contract.

If there is any discolouration of water, please run your cold water taps until the water is clear.

The Regional District reserves the right to arbitrarily accept or reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities at its own discretion. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing the Regional District reserves the right to arbitrarily reject any bid submitted by a contractor that has a disputed account against or due by the Regional District or against whom the Regional District has a disputed account. The lowest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted and the Regional District reserves the right to negotiate terms and conditions with the successful Bidder.

Jim Penson, Solid Waste Superintendent Environmental Services

For more information on the flushing program, contact: Joel Bilodeau RDEK Senior Operator jbilodeau@rdek.bc.ca 1-250-342-0063

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Syndicate Boardshop sizing guide Submitted by Syndicate Boardshop Winter is upon us, and so is the need for gear. The annual ski swap is this weekend, offering up deals on ski and snowboard gear for a good cause.

While there are good deals to be had, avoid making purchases solely based on price and trying to make them work properly.

No matter how cheap the boots are, if they don’t fit, they don’t fit.

While the stampede tends to veer to the ski and board rack, boots are where you should start if you are in need of a complete setup.

Proper fitting boots are most important. But here is a quick guide to sizing all ski and snowboard gear.

Boots • Socks are often overlooked, but integral.

Avoid Grandma’s bulky thick knit socks — medium weight, wool spandex blend are best for fit and great for insulation.

• Boots should fit tight; any movement of the foot in the boot will greatly compromise performance, and will cause foot pain.

Boots that are too big will cause just as many issues as boots that are too small.

• When trying on boots, do them up!

This will give you a true feel of the boot and by putting your foot into the heel pocket, give you an exact idea of the sizing.

• Adults should be able, (when the boot is done up), to lightly feel the end of the boot with their toes,

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and with heels on the ground, flex the boot and feel their toes pull away from the end of the boot.

•Kids ideally should fit their boots the same way, but parents temptation to buy boots that are bigger is common and completely understandable.

Anything more than one size bigger than your kids’ feet is definitely not recommended, as it compromises performance too much, and makes skiing and snowboarding more difficult.

Extra or thicker footbeds are the best way to take up extra room in an oversized boot; avoid adding extra socks. Renting is also a good option for kids.

Boards • The length of board is truly determined by your weight (the board doesn’t care how tall you are), but as a good rule of thumb, anything between your chin and the top of your head is a good range.

Beginners and kids should stay in the lower part of the range or below.

• How big are your feet? Size 10.5 or more and you will need to start looking at a wider board to avoid any unnecessary toe drag.

Skis • Sizing is based on your ability, the terrain you like to ski, and personal preference.

For beginners I suggest something coming up to around your chin, with a softer, forgiving flex.

Smaller skis are easier to manage when starting out.

• Make sure the binding is adjustable, as a re-mount can cost $40-$50, negating the ‘good deal’.

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

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HERE TO SERVE YOU FENCES RENOVATIONS

PAINTING DECKS

CONTRACTING HOMES

From Framing to Finishing

We build everything from dog houses to dream homes!

Al Tallman

23 years experience!

Building Group

Call us today for your FREE estimate!

250-344-1064

Call Al at

We Do It All!

Home Improvements Lawn Maintenance Concierge Services Off-Season Home Checks

At Chore Service “We do it for you” Al Kaulback, owner

250-346-3199 250-341-5926 al.kaulback@gmail.com

Body Revive Fitness

All Fitness Levels • PROPERTY MAINTENANCE • Trucking • Mini Excavator • Residential/Commercial

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

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

Training

All Ages

Call for Fall specials!

Jennette St. Jean 250-262-9515 jstjean56@gmail.com

CFES Certified Personal Trainer CFES Certified Weight Trainer CFES Certified Group Trainer

BOUTIQUE VACATION HOME MANAGEMENT RENTAL SERVICES

• 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.

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

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

Call or visit online

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

Dale Elliott Contracting • • • • •

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

250-341-7098 Invermere, B.C.

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

Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals • 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

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

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

www.diamondheatingandspas.com

Lawn Maintenance • • • •

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

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

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

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

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Invermere Dry Cleaners Ltd.

GLD

Landscaping Ltd.

New hours and days of operation: Monday - Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The coin Laundromat will be open from Monday - Sunday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

www.gldltd.com

507A - 7th Ave., Invermere • 250-342-6610

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

Your Local Pest Control Professionals

Kootenay Cribbing, Ltd.

250-688-1235

DURAFORM SYSTEM

www.invermerepc.com

invermereelectric@gmail.com

Insured-Bonded-Licensed

1710 10th Avenue – Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Established 1976

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

LAMBERT-KIPP

Lambert

Hourly or Contract Rates Available

P H A R M A C Y LT D .

INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD.

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

Come in and browse our giftware

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

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

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

1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

250-342-6612

• Excavator • Mini-Excavator • Bobcats • Dump Truck • Compaction Equipment • Street Sweeping • Underground Services • Site Prep • Road Building • Land Clearing • Landscaping • Basements

Trevor Hayward (Owner/Operator)

250-342-5800

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)

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

250.341.1995 philbibby@live.ca New Homes • Custom Builds • Renovations Big Or Small

Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 odysseyrestoration@telus.net

Perfectly Painted

Phil Bibby Journeyman Carpenter

Toll Free: 877-342-3052

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

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

Fast, reliable and affordable service for interiors and exteriors Beverley Schembri Windermere, B.C. and surrounding area

Cell or email for a free estimate Phone: 587-585-6565 email: bevschembri@msn.com

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

Residential & Commercial Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

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

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

GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL

rugclean@telus.net

www.ptarmigan-invermere.com

Rigid Plumbing Ltd. Quality you can see!

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

SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

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

WINDERMERE 250-342-6805 Invermere and East Kootenay Region

www.cordnerarchitect.com

(250) 347-9726

stwcarpentry@live.ca • cell 250 270 0745

TRIPLE J Window Cleaning

Residential/Commercial

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

ROSS‛S POOLS & SPAS

TIMBER FRAME SPECIALISTS

Rocky Mountain Timber Frame

Experience & Expertise Computer Aided Design Traditional Joinery Advanced Fabrication

Commercial – Residential Installation – Maintenance – Repairs

Darren Ross Box 72, Canal Flats, B.C. V0B 1B0

•DESIGN •SUPPLY •MANUFACTURE •INSTALL

Cell: 250-341-7727 • Fax: 1-778-523-2426 • poolman-911@hotmail.com

RockyMountainTimberFrame.com wayne@rmtf.ca 250-688-4423

HAVE A PARTY AND GET FREE JEWELLERY! A fun get-together with friends and gorgeous free Sterling Silver Jewellery…what more could a girl want?

See how Silpada Designs gives you all that and more by booking a Silpada party…

It’s simple - just give me your guest list and I’ll do the rest.

ASK ME

about a fun, fASt Silpada Designs facebook Party!

Rose-Marie Fagerholm Independent Representative

250-341-5956 • rosis@telus.net

New Home Construction

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

(250) 341-6888

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

Plumbing • Heating • Electrical

Andy Charette

Invermere

Freight & Passenger Depot Fax: 250-342-9644

“Serving the Columbia Valley”

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

• Air Conditioning/Heat Pumps • Fireplaces • Full Heating and Ventilation Systems Call for your FREE consultation and estimate

250-342-1355

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

WETT Certified

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)

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Changes made to Lake Windermere’s largest lakeshore campground to ensure guest safety Submitted by Akisqnuk First Nation

With the safety of its customers at the forefront, the difficult decision has been made not to renew the leases of a small number of seasonal tenants at the Lakeshore Resort and Campground.

This decision relates to a small number of seasonal lease holders on the Lake Windermere waterfront portion of the southern side of the Lakeshore Resort and Campground.

Seasonal lease holders in the rest of the campground will not be affected.

During the past camping season, some natural erosion was noticed along the banks of Lake Windermere in this area of the campground. In order to ensure tenant safety, a green space setback will be established in this area.

Plans are in the works to expand the northern part of the campground, where

similar concerns do not exist. Lease holders who have not had their lease renewed will be invited to move their trailers to the new area, when completed.

The Lakeshore Resort and Campground values its customers and is grateful for the cooperation and support if its long-time tenants, some of whom have been spending their summers at Lakeshore for over 20 years. We look forward to serving our growing number of guests in 2015!

Lakeshore Resort and Campground is the largest campground located on the pristine shores of Lake Windermere. It is owned and operated by the Akisqnuk First Nation.

For more information, contact Kaylene Earl, manager of the Lakeshore Resort and Campground, at 250-342-6352 or lakeshore@akisqnuk.org, or visit www.lakeshoreresortcampground.com.

. . . ‘Local’ from page 16 The valley representatives are part of the Canadian chapter for Slow Food.

“Slow Food is part of the larger culture,” said Mr. Swan.

Bio-diversity, organics and keeping things within the community are part of what it means to be a dedicated member of slow food.

On a global level, slow food is a subversive movement against the culture of fast food. The Italians, known for their ancient traditions in wholesome and tantalizing food, have put their foot down and are demanding quality, not quantity. A stand against mechanized food production is being noted by the international community, as well as a commitment to sustainable and healthy living.

Food biodiversity in organics represents a greater diversity in plant species, animals and insects. As such, a bio-diverse farm will be a more stable environment than one with homogenized food sources.

The benefits of cultivating local and bio-diverse plant species is that they are genetically superior to homogenized food sources in terms of combatting diseases that their counterparts are more susceptible to.

Organic farming is an eco-friendly method that ensures the maintenance of soil quality and ensures the survival of healthy crops.

“Slow food is good for the developing world,” said Mr. Swan.

With the promotion of local food sources and fair labour practices, developing countries are able to get a foothold in business and contribute to their local infrastructure. Labour policies respect the worker and enhance awareness of whole food. The popularity of the movement is evident in the 125 countries that have come on board since its inception in 1986.

“Slow food is important for the preservation of cultural heritage,” Mr. Swan said.

HERE TO SERVE YOU Sales ~ Service ~ Installation

Kitchen cabinet & counter top SpecialiStS

UNIVERSAL DOORS & EXTERIORS

Westridge Cabinets Dealer ~ Granite and Quartz Counter Tops

Arnold Scheffer 250-342-6700

Come visit our showroom,

unidoorext@live.ca • unidoorext.ca

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

Judy: (250) 341-1903

www.valleysolutions.ca valleysolutions@shaw.ca SOLUTIONS FOR THE VACATION HOME OWNER SINCE 2006

• House Checking • Complications • Details

Fully Insured & WCB Covered

Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential FREE ESTIMATES

Chimney and Eavestrough Cleaning and Repair Specialists

You name it!

I’ll take care of it!

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

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

OVER

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

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PIONEER CLASSIFIEDS

• • • •

Phone: 250-341-6299 Fax: 1-855-377-1312 Email: info@columbiavalleypioneer.com www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

GARAGE SALES

ANNOUNCEMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

Garage sale Sun. Oct. 12th, 9 a.m.

– 2 p.m. at 5810 Columbia Rd. Edgewater. Pedal boat, fishing boat, sporting goods, bunk bed, shelving, adult and kids shoes (new) and clothing. Also fresh cinnamon buns and butter tarts.

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.

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

Cheers to the Red Coach Motel in Windermere, for creating a beautiful entrance to Windermere with your stunning garden and flowers!

CHEERS for keeping wildlife away and our towns “conflict free”.

Butch Cheers Gord from JR Enterprises for giving him treats!

Wof!

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.

THANK YOU

Art and Garage Sale, Sat. Oct. 11th, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 4640 Columbia Rd., Columere Park, turn at Coy’s Golf Course. Canoe, prints, oils, watercolors, some antiques, siren, moose antlers, fly tying chest, vintage motor bike, tools.

Fairmont - (Dutch Creek) 5364 Dutch Creek Road, Sat. Oct. 11th, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Multi-Family.

Lighted Christmas tree and decorations, household items, children’s books, games, table and chairs, computer desk, TV.

AUCTIONS

ESTATE AUCTION for the Estate of WERNER SUTTER 1742 Sewart Frontage Road, Golden, B.C. (Go 13.5 km west on the Trans Canada Hwy, last traffic light in Golden, right on Sewart Frontage Road, follow signs)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 , 2014, 11 a.m. • PREVIEW from 9 a.m. th

Household items and furniture, collectibles, lots of tools, Wood-Mizer sawmill, John Deere tractor, Chevy PU, VW van, Klepper kayak, Metzeler inflatable boat and much more.

For more details, go to

www.highcountryauctions.net or call Tex @ 250-341-5316

CHILDREN’S CHOIR Sing - Really Sing!

Looking for interested families.

Children’s Vocal Class (2 and 3 part harmonies) Rhythms, Vocal Techniques, Interpretive Phrasing, All Styles of song.

Teacher: Chuck Bisset For Info, call 250-919-0073, or email gothardsmail@gmail.com, Classes based on interest levels.

Many Thanks to the I.D.H. Emergency and Nursing staff for their kindness and care during my recent hospitalization. Much appreciated!

LEGAL NOTICE Warehouse Lien Act. 1964 Plymouth Valiant 2 DR HD, vin #1449117604.

Dominique Seal Earl Patrick. You owe Accurate Towing and Recovery the amount of $7,467.20 if not paid Oct. 10th, 2014 the vehicle will be sold on Oct. 15th, 2014.

Many Xheers to all involved in the 25th Columbia Valley Car Show.

To all the car club members who organized such a huge event, great job! To all Radium residents who in some way helped out (volunteers, the great service industry and all others involved). Special thanks to the local police for all they did during the busiest time. Great work! It was a truly fantastic time.

A service counter of Cheers to the staff at Home Hardware. In a time when customer service is most important to the shoppers‘ experience, the staff at Home Hardware have continued to make this a priority.

Cheers to Valley Foods and Sobeys for donating bags to the Thrift Store for our successful “Bag Sale” last weekend!

Cheers to Columbia Cycle for donating prizes for the Take a Kid Cheers to Terry Rozell for his help Mountain Biking day and the Trail “cat fishing” on Sat. Sept. CHEERS 27th. &Maintenance JEERS day!

Sponsored by

CHEERS to all the people who keep their garbage away from wildlife as well as picking up their fruit.

Cheers to everyone who gave us items for Lake Windermere Youth Group’s “Bigger or Better” game. We got a couch and 7 bags of recycling from trading starting with a pen!

We meet every Tuesday 7 p.m.

- 8:30 p.m. at Lake Windermere Alliance church. Grades 7-12 join us for more fun events!

Cheers to the crew working at the crossroads on “the beautification project!” It looks great.

Cheers to Cindy at Choppers for getting us our filters for the fish tank. Rhyback and Rex love it. You go above and beyond.

Cheers to Dehart Sewer and Septic for the great service you’ve provided for the past 12 months.

ANNOUNCMENT

Box City October 10th Pothole Park

Cheers to Carla at Eagle Ranch for going above and beyond.

Sleepover with us (In a cardboard box) on October 10th in Pothole Park, Invermere B.C.

Jeers to the owners of water sprinklers who allow these contraptions to go full pelt while it is raining and that water just pours down side walks and roads. What a diabolical waste of precious water.

Summit Youth Centre 250-342-3033 summit.centre@gmail.com

To raise awareness for homelessness...

Sign up Today!

Bring your gently used winter jackets, clothes, shoes or other donation with you

All ages welcome Bring your parents, friends and everyone you know!

Please remember to dress very warm!

Bring sleeping bags blankets and pillows!

Box decorating competition 7pm-9pm on the 10th and pancake breakfast in the morning on the 11 th for those who stick it out through the night Join us on Facebook at: Summit Youth Centre Events and Updates!

Tons of Cheers for Mr. McGarva and his heroic efforts on behalf of the dogs. That kind of inhumanity makes me cry but people like him give me hope. He is a hero!

Cheers to the couple I have seen picking up garbage and cans along the highways and within the towns. You set such a nice example for the valley. Excellent work!

Cheers to Babin Air for a wonderful Birthday Party for the little aviators!

The views of our valley from the air were fabulous. What a beautiful place to call home!

Cheers to Fred and Marg Christensen, for your help with the shopping advice and complimentary delivery from the “Free Store”. The cabinet was exactly what we needed.

Cheers to From Scratch, not only is the food outstanding, but the service goes above and beyond!

Even delivering the wallet I left behind to me half way across the valley!

Cheers to the fella who returned my $200 that fell out of my backpack at the post office.

Cheers to Lane and Nancy for doing the B.B.Q. for the Take a Kid Mountain Biking day and the Trail Maintenance day!

Cheers to A&W for donating the burgers for the Take a Kid Mountain Biking day and the Trail Maintenance day!

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CHEERS & JEERS

OFFICE SPACE

ACCOMMODATION WANTED

HOUSE FOR RENT

CONDO FOR SALE

MISC. FOR SALE

Cheers to the crowd of dedicated citizens who participated in the loud and lively KEEP JUMBO WILD rally at the Mineral King town site on October 4th. They came from near and far to make their voices heard!

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

All new, available immediately.

Phone 250-342-5805.

Mature single person looking for a pet-friendly 1-bdrm apartment.

Invermere preferred, long-term rental. Will consider a basement apartment if there is a wood stove.

Please contact 250-341-6299 ext.

115 days, 250-409-4104 evenings.

Windermere, furnished, 1-bdrm home, lovely yard, N/S, pets considered, references required. $650/mo plus hydro. 403-6191540.

Located in Invermere, this well appointed condo features superior construction and R2000 certified.

Close to shopping and beaches. 5 appliances. Perfect as your new home or great rental property revenue. Furniture negotiable, move right in! $285,000 firm, serious inquiries only, 250-3422274.

Epa wood stove, asking $1,300 O.B.O. 250-342-9390.

LOST AND FOUND Lost: 12’x12 ‘ wood raft on poly floats, has white rubber trim. Went missing the week of Sept. 22nd, if found call 250-342-1384.

Found: Silver necklace with family pendant in Invermere public washrooms, 250-347-6576.

Lost: 18kt gold chain and pendant.

Pendant is custom made and round.

A sun setting over the horizon with a little diamond. Inscription on the back says: IN LIEBE NADJA Reward offered! Please call Franz at 250347-6553.

Lost: Yellow 1977 Honda XL 250 SN XL #250100296. Stolen from driveway Sat. Sept. 27th on Hilltop Rd., Windermere. Reward for any info call Bundy 250-342-0050.

Found: Cat in the Highlands, solid grey long hair neutered male. At least 1.5 – 2 years old. Very friendly, call ICAN 250-341-7888.

STORAGE NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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

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

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

403-819-7494.

Storage space for rent at Spur Valley. Secure covered storage space for boat, car, quad. Call 250347-9185.

COMMERCIAL SPACE Commercial space for rent, 503 7th Ave., formerly Valley Spas, 1,950 sq. ft., call 250-342-0603 or 250341-5845.

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

Responsible grandparents, who want to be close to their grandchild in Invermere, available to house sit between October and April. Call 1-403-620-3592.

2-bdrm furnished accommodation required in the Fairmont Hot Springs/Invermere area. Please contact 1-519-993-7055.

SUITE FOR RENT

Great opportunity in Radium Hot Springs. For sale 5,600 sq-ft building, land, and equipment.

Zoned C1. Great visibility off Hwy 93 coming and going to Calgary. Also has 2,500 sq ft suite on lower level. Parking for 30 or more cars. New patio, priced to sell at $799,000.

Call 250-347-9848 for more information. Serious inquiries only. No agents please.

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

For lease 1,275 sq. ft., call BRUCE 250-341-1940.

2-bdrm apartment, fridge and stove, N/S, N/P. Good location.

Available immediately, $800/mo + utilities, 250-342-9446.

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

Rare retail opportunity!

Store front on Main Street in downtown Invermere for lease.

Formerly The Great Canadian Dollar Store. 2,100 sq. ft., additional parking available behind the building. Low rates call 1-403-6128813 for info.

Commercial/retail/studio space for rent in Windermere. Various sized units. 250-342-6255.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION Room to rent, close to downtown and Panorama bus stop, pet friendly, $400/mo, internet, cable all included. 1-250-777-1771.

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.

Basement suite for rent next to Westside Park. 250-342-6534.

HOUSE FOR RENT 2-bdrm, older, cozy, furnished log cabin. Large yard, quiet, suitable for one or two adults only. No washer/dryer, includes basic cable plus utilities. References a must, available Nov. 1st, $875/mo.

Phone 250-342-9636 and leave a message.

Fully furnished, 4-bdrm bungalow with 9 beds, 2,000 sq. ft. with hot tub, 5 appliances, large fenced yard, wood stove fireplace. Available for short term rentals, Oct.20th - Dec. 13th, then Feb.9th until May/June. $2,200/mo includes all utilities, local phone, cable and internet. Call 403-629-5339.

3-bdrm mobile home, large front deck, awesome view, 5 appliances, Green Acres Mobile Home Park. $850/mo + utilities. Available immediately, sorry no dogs. 250342-5146 or 250-342-1700.

WANTED

Small 3-bdrm house in Windermere. N/S, N/P, $900/mo, phone 250-342-6255.

Wanted: Fresh goose, duck or other non-chicken eggs for crafting. 250341-7189.

CONDO FOR RENT

Fairmont family with 3 kids is seeking a fun, outgoing, energetic person who loves kids and the outdoors! This job is working full-time as a Nanny including weekends. Please call 250-3454094 for more details.

Windermere Lakeview Meadows Spacious Luxury, 3-bdrm, 2 ½ bath, 2 story, Premium finishing.

Large decks, bright, open views, major appliances, elevator access, secured underground double parking and storage. Rec. Centre w/ indoor pools, fitness, games rooms, private beach, boat dock, sports courts and playgrounds. N/S, D.D., references $1,500/mo includes Heat/AC, + basic utilities. Rent to own option, 250-688-0512.

Condo for rent in Aspen building in Radium, 2-bdrm, 2 bath, $900/ mo includes utilities. N/P, N/S. Available right away, call 403-6903166.

HOUSE FOR SALE

4-bdrm, 2 and a half bathroom townhouse for sale in Swansea View. Phone for details. 250-3415216.

Invermere Triplex, live in private 1,680 sq. ft. 4-bdrm, 2 bath family home and rent two units to cover expenses. Great location. Priced to sell at $494,000, motivated seller.

250-342-9446.

Canal Flats for sale by owner, 2-bdrm mobile home with 12 x 14 addition, 2 decks, large lot, all hard surface flooring. Pacific Energy wood stove, new cupboards, siding and roof, $199,900, 250-342-1225 or 250-348-2585.

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

Now taking orders for halfs and quarters. Call John Zehnder, 250342-6781 or 250-688-0713.

Due to arthritis selling my complete supply of knitting and crochet goods. Includes books, patterns, accessories and yarn. $300 O.B.O., 250-349-5424.

FIREWOOD Support Rockies Hockey firewood.

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

NOTICE Akisqnuk First Nation

INVITATION TO TENDER Snow Removal and Sanding

Scope of Work: Approximately 16 residential driveways 3 Connector Roads off of Hwy 93/95 Sub Division Road Administration offices area • Ensure that areas to Administration, Health, and Little Badgers Early Learning Centre buildings will be completed prior to opening (8:00 am).

• This contract will be based on the type of equipment used and the hourly rates (please include this in your proposal).

• Closing date October 17, 2014@ 4:30 pm.

Submit bids to: Wendy Cullum Band Administrator AKISQNUK FIRST NATION 3050 Hwy 93/95 Windermere, B.C. V0B 2L0 Email: Wcullum@akisqnuk.org Fax: 250-342-9693 For further information, or to view areas within scope of contract, please contact Dolores Varga at Akisqnuk First Nation 250-342-6301 Ext. 3806 (Only successful bidder will be contacted)

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

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FIREWOOD

FITNESS

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

NEW

Pine firewood, cord or halves. 250341-7290.

Seasoned birch, larch and fir firewood for sale. 250-409-9259.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 2009 Jetta wagon. 113,000 km.

New winter tires and rims. 5,000 km still on warranty. $12,900 O.B.O. 250-688-0061.

For Sale, low kms, 2009 Toyota Tacoma 4wd, 6 cylinder, 4 liter, 64,000kms, with canopy, $23,900 O.B.O. 250-341-5281.

FREE GIVEAWAY Free docks, 8’ wide, 6 sections of various lengths. 50’ in total length.

Will be available spring 2015, call to view, 250-342-1384.

Chakra Yoga at Hot Springs Studio in Fairmont. Evening classes to relieve stress/calm your mind/get bendy. Thursdays - Sundays at 7:30 p.m. starting Oct. 9th. Drop-in $15 or punch cards/memberships available.

Visit www.hotspringsstudio.ca or call/text 250-409-4433.

Aqua Zumba with Julie Parent Registration for Aqua Zumba classes with Julie Parent starts September 26th! Aqua Zumba will be a 6 week session for $65.

Classes are scheduled Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. at Copper Point Resort.

Classes begin October 14th, 2014 based on minimum registration requirements. A minimum of 6 people are required in order to run this class as scheduled. For registration please contact Julie at 250-341-5474 prior to October 10th. See you at the pool!

Rockies West Realty Independently Owned and Operated

492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC

toll free: 1.877.342.3427 cell: 250.342.1671

Kim Collens

kim@rockieswest.com www.kimcollens.com

Representative

Recipe Of The Week UN-STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS

CHILDCARE

SERVICES

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Dragonfly Discovery Children’s Centre, a licensed preschool facility is now accepting children ages 2.5 years to 6 years. Now open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Drop-in children welcome. We now have bunnies on site! www. dragonflydiscoverycentre.com or call Charlotte at 250-270-0058.

KJ’s Residential Cleaning: Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, movein/move-out. 10 years experience, reasonable rates, references.

Call Kathy at 1-403-390-2050.

The Horsethief Pub is hiring F/T or P/T Bartenders or Servers. Must be available weekends and evenings.

Apply in person, by email to horsethiefpub@telus.net or fax 250-347-9987.

Help wanted: Carpentry, F/T or P/T, $25 - $28 per hour. Call Scott 250270-0745.

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

Walk-ins accepted; appointments preferred.

Ready in an hour.

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

Look for the red door behind the Invermere Laundromat! www.kimberleyrae.ca or 250-342-5102 Dryer Vent and Furnace Cleaning and inspections. Call AQUAIR today!

250-342-5089.

1 small Cabbage, chopped 2 14oz cans Stewed Tomatoes 1 8oz can Tomato Sauce ½ cup Water 1 tsp each Black Pepper/Salt

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

In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat.

Add beef and onion; cook until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender.

Add garlic cooking 1 minute.

Add cabbage, tomatoes, sauce, salt and pepper.

Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 20 – 30 minutes until cabbage is tender.

See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

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

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

2 lbs lean Ground Beef 1 tblsp Olive Oil 1 large Onion, chopped 1 clove Garlic, minced 1 cup Rice

Home Of The Week Start the Car! Start the Car!

Freshly painted 2 bedroom condo is offered furnished ready for you to enjoy. Covered deck on the sunny side and on-site amenities for everyone to enjoy!

$164,900 Furnished

®

MLS

2401065

“I would happily recommend Shannon’s Blinds. Her service was outstanding, and she went above & beyond our expectations.

The quote was fair and install was absolutely painless. I will be passing her name on to all our friends.” Lynette New – “Drapery & much more” Phantom Retractable Screen Doors Shannon’s Blinds & Designs 250-342-5749.

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

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

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

Black Forest Restaurant is looking for a P/T daytime cleaner. Email, call or drop off resume. 250-342-9417, careers@blackforestrestaurant.com.

Subway Invermere - F/T Food Service Supervisor. Duties include operating equipment, setting up staff schedule and training. Must have high school diploma and 2 years food service experience.

Wage $16/hr, apply in person at #1 - 305 3rd Ave., phone 250342-5055 or email manny_raval@ yahoo.com.

M & H Logging is looking for experienced people to start immediately. Competitive Wages and Benefits. Applicants must have a good attitude, a hard work ethic and forestry experience. Will provide training for right people.

If interested please email clayton@ mhlogging.com or call 250-3421212.

Black Forest Restaurant is hiring a Full Time Server. Previous experience required in a busy upscale restaurant. Email, call or drop off resume. careers@ blackforestrestaurant.com 250342-9417.

SERVICES

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

250-342-5102

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Fiona Millar, AEP Intuitive Reader

250-342-1713 fiona@fionapsychic.com • www.fionapsychic.com

HELP WANTED WWW.EKEMPLOYMENT.ORG

LOOKING FOR WORK? WE CAN HELP. G e t t h e t ra i n i n g a n d su p p o rt yo u n e e d t o f i n d a n d ke e p a j o b . A c ce ss a pre m ie r job boa rd f o r t h e K o o t e n a y - C o l u mb i a re g i o n , j o b se a r ch re so u r ce s, p e rso n a l e mp l o y me n t p l a n n i n g , w o r k s h o p s, t ra i n i n g , se l f e mp l o yme n t , w a g e su b si d i e s, a n d mu ch mo re ! A l l se r vi ce s a re fre e !

W e o f f e r a re g i o n a l p e r s p e ct i ve t o o u r u n i q u e l a b o u r ma r ke t a n d a re o n l y e ve r a cl i c k o r p h o n e ca l l a w a y .

WorkBC Employment Services Centre - EK Employment Columbia Valley Tel: 250-341-6889 - Website: www.ekemployment.org - Email: cvinfo@ekemployment.org Store Front: 2-1313 7th Ave, Invermere (open Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm) The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

October 10, 2014

3.25” x 2.7”

Career opportunity

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR Temporary, full-time

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

Part and Full-time Positions Available Start date: ASAP

Food Service Supervisor 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.

The Communications Coordinator coordinates the production and delivery of a wide range of communications needs and public involvement materials.

This is an 11-month, full-time position based in one of our four offices (Castlegar, Cranbrook, Golden or Nakusp).

Apply by October 15, 2014. cbt.org/careers 1.800.505.8998

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

V.J. Bishop is looking to fill the following positions

Snow Plow Drivers and Skidsteer Operators

HIRING FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS Full-time, year-round, excellent benefits, competitive wage, great work environment and discounts at over 50 hotels across the country.

We are committed to bringing together the industry’s best talent to create a diverse team of innovative thinkers.

Class 1 and 3 Drivers Truck and pup experience required.

Experienced Excavator Operator Required for out-of-town work.

Please forward resumes to vjbishopexcavating@gmail.com

Room Attendant/Housekeeping

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

A.K.A. Bilingual Receptionist (FT)

Est-ce que tu parles francais? How about English?

Automated robots? We think not! You’ve got Kick Ass personality to spare and as a bilingual communicator, you will charm the socks off our visitors, build genuine relationships with our customers and answer even the most perplexing inquiries in English AND French.

A master of multi-tasking, you can answer the phone, welcome a guest and sort incoming mail all at the same time - with one hand behind your back! You exude charm, grace and poise even when things get busy. You have a smile that sparkles and your quick wit will keep your teammates on their toes. If you’ve got what it takes, send us your resume to jobs@kickinghorsecoffee.com or fax: 250342-4450. We will contact successful applicants for interviews.

Want to know more?

Visit www.kickinghorsecoffee.com for full job details.

Join our winning team!

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is accepting applications for the position of:

SOUS CHEF – FULL TIME

Resumes can be emailed to careers@copperpointresort.com, faxed to 250-341-4001 or dropped off to 760 Cooper Road.

Delivery Driver

Air Traffic Control

for the winter season. Experience preferred but not necessary. Must have clean driver’s abstract.

All those applying must be able to have fun!

North Star Hardware & Building Supplies Ltd.

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True Key Hotels & Resorts is currently seeking room attendant/housekeeping personnel at Bighorn Meadows Resort in Radium Hot Springs. Related experience will be considered an asset. Full or part-time hours are available.

Eligible candidates must have the ability to work weekends.

True Key Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer that offers a competitive salary/health benefit package and is committed to providing a superior employee experience.

Interested applicants please forward your confidential resume to: pbusch@bighornmeadows.com or by fax to 250-347-2311 attention Pearl.

The successful candidate will possess experience with food costs and controls, be skilled in promoting teamwork between front and back of house staff, participate in the kitchen’s administrative responsibilities, contribute to the preparation and plating of dishes, review requisitions and obtain supplies, supervise the storage and rotation of food, and work with the Executive Chef in the introduction of new menu items.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers a competitive salary and benefit package with access to all Resort amenities.

Interested applicants please forward their resume with references to the attention of: David Sheedy, Human Resources Fax: 250-345-6616 or email to: hr@fhsr.com

Bighorn Meadows, On the Springs Golf Course Bighorn Meadows Resort, #10 Bighorn Blvd., Radium Hot Springs, B.C.

fairmonthotsprings.com 1.800.663.4979

HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY? Letters to the editor can be e-mailed to news@columbiavalleypioneer.com

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Volunteers Needed to keep the Christmas Bureau viable. Those interested are asked to attend a meeting at Christ Church Trinity on Tuesday, October 21st at 1 p.m.

Fairmont Creek Property Management offers luxurious 2-5 bedroom vacation rentals in Fairmont Hot Springs.

Housekeeping Manager Full-time

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management of our busy housekeeping department ensuring the highest quality standards are met. We seek a team player to lead the team in a positive, respectful and engaging manner with a strong sense of responsibility, along with excellent organizational and motivational skills and a keen eye for detail. Competitive wages based on experience and benefit package. www.fairmontcreek.ca/jobs or forward your resume to info@fairmontcreek.ca 1-877-646-5890

Lake Life

It’s always easy to admire the waterfront properties that are in view from the Kinsmen Beach.

COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Retire in Just 3 Years. Protected Territories. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-6686629. Website WWW.TCVEND. COM. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Maintenance Technician You’re not just any workhorse; you’re savvy with a wrench and have a knack for all things electronic, you can lift up to 50 lbs and work fearlessly from heights of 30 feet. You have experience in a mechanical or electrical maintenance role and perhaps a formal technical education or ticket. You have a basic knowledge of HMI and PLC equipment, possess an understanding of pneumatic air systems and never settle for anything less than the highest of quality. If all this rings true – then we need you!

Your daily mission: Safely and efficiently troubleshoot, repair, maintain, install and upgrade equipment within the KHC facility.

In addition to teaching you more than you could ever imagine about coffee, we provide a steady paycheck, extended health and wellness benefits (full-time), competitive wages, staff fun days, paid day-off birthdays, and the opportunity to work with one of the finest teams in the country!

If you’ve got what it takes, fire us your resume at jobs@kickinghorsecoffee.com. For more information visit our careers page at www.kickinghorsecoffee.com .

Photo by Dan Walton

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned energy services company servicing Western Canada. All job opportunities include competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package and room for advancement.

We are accepting applications at multiple branches for: Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3), and Mechanics. Successful candidates will be selfmotivated and eager to learn.

Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, references and a driver’s abstract are required. For more information and to apply, please visit our website at: Troyer.ca.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada!

Employers have work-athome positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/ MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

WANTED: GRAPPLE SKIDDER, FELLER BUNCHER + PROCESSOR OPERATORS + CLASS 1 DRIVERS FOR LOG HAUL Based out of Drayton Valley, Alberta.

Competitive wages based on experience. Benefits, accommodation, and drives to airport provided.

Good equipment.

780-542-6739 info@lydellgroup.ca

communityclassifieds.ca or 1.866.669.9222

SERVICES

STEEL BUILDINGS

FOR SALE SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills. com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. HELP WANTED MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS NEEDED! Employers seeking over 200 additional CanScribe graduates.

Student loans available.

Income-tax receipts issued.

Start training today. Work from Home! www.canscribe. com. info@canscribe.com.

1.800.466.1535.

SERVICES

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LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE 30-min consultation for $25+tax.

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STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www. crownsteelbuildings.ca.

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STEEL BUILDINGS...

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20X22 $4,358. 25X24 $4,895.

30X30 $6,446. 32X32 $7,599.

40X46 $12,662. 47X72 $18,498.

One End wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www. pioneersteel.ca

Funded by the Law Foundation of BC

info@columbiavalleypioneer.com

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DECISION TIME - With a B.C. Environmental Assessment Office decision on renewing Glacier Resort Ltd.’s environmental assessment certificate looming soon (the project must be ‘substantially started’ by October 12th to keep the certificate, but exactly what constitutes ‘substantially started’ is unclear), opponents of the Jumbo Glacier Resort project make their opinions known during a Saturday, October 4th rally at kilometre 0 of the Jumbo Forest Service Road.

Photo by Pat Morrow . . . ‘Jumbo’ from page 3 “This process will take some time, however for the benefit of all parties the process will be conducted as efficiently as possible, while providing appropriate time for information gathering and analysis,” said Mr. Karn.

Once a verdict has been reached, a letter will be sent to Glacier Resorts Ltd. by either the Minister of Environment or the Associate Deputy Minister of EAO, he said.

During the time after the October 12th deadline but before the decision, the legality of construction will be contingent upon the outcome of the Environmental Assessment Certificate.

“If Glacier Resorts Ltd. decides to work past October 12th, 2014 they are, potentially, at their own risk of constructing without an Environmental Assessment Certificate,” he said. “If it is determined the

project was not substantially started, any work done after October 12, 2014 would be in violation of section 8 of the Environmental Assessment Act.” On both sides of the issue, many groups are attempting to influence the province’s decision.

Opposition to renewing the environmental certificate was expressed by the Federation of Mountain Clubs of B.C. (FMCBC) on Tuesday, October 7th, which through a press release, gave two reasons why it thinks the Environmental Assessment Office should deny the project’s renewal. They claim that the quality wilderness areas for recreation will be irreversibly damaged, and that the development would restrict recreationists’ accessibility to the Controlled Recreation Area associated with the planned Jumbo resort – which is contrary to the FMCBC’s mandate.

“This will result in reduced public access which is of major concern to the FMCBC and our members who strive to maintain and increase public access to

the backcountry,” reads the press release.

If it is decided that the Environmental Assessment Certificate will not be renewed, Glacier Resorts Ltd. will not have the option to appeal the decisio through the Environmental Assessment Act, Mr. Karn said, but a judicial review of the decision could be requested.

Opponents of the Jumbo Glacier Resort project held a rally at the confluence of Jumbo and Toby Creeks (kilometre 0 of the Jumbo Forest Service Road) on the morning of Saturday, October 4th to protest the ongoing construction work in the Jumbo Valley by Glacier Resorts Ltd. The rally attracted nearly 80 people, many from Invermere, but also some from Kimberley, Golden, Nelson, Slocan, and Kelowna. Local environmental group Wildsight took credit for co-hosting the rally along with other Kootenay region environmental groups, such as the West Kootenay Eco Society.

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Barn dancing phenom The valley kicked up its heels at the Columbia Valley Hospice Society’s second annual Butterfly Barn Dance fundraiser at the Historic K2 Ranch on Saturday, October 4th.

From Clockwise top right: Valley Forged set the stage on fire with their unique rock stylings, as cowboys and cowgirls got their groove on; The ambience in the barn was nothing but electric fun, as the crowd stomped their feet, enjoyed bales of hay and took in the rustic architecture of the gorgeous K2 barn; Emily Rawbon enchanted crowds with her amazing bluesy guitar sound.

Photos by Erin Knutson

October 10, 2014

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FAITH

Valley Churches

Who cares??

By Pastor Trevor Hagan, Lake Windermere Alliance Church A recent e-mail asked readers to reflect on the following questions: Can you name the five wealthiest people in the world?

Can you name the last five Heisman trophy winners?

Can you name the last five winners of the Miss Universe contest?

Can you name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize? Can you name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress? Can you name the last 10 World Series winners?

Then as we sit and realize that we don’t know the answers to these questions, another set of questions are asked: Can you list a few teachers who aided your journey through school?

Can you name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time? Can you name five people who have taught you something worthwhile? Can you think

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH

Sunday, October 12th 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction.. “Grace Overflowing”...

Pastor Trevor ministering. “K.I.D.S.: Church, for children Age 3 to Grade 1; and Grades 2 - 6, during the Morning Service.

7 p.m.: “Sing and Celebrate”...at L.W.A.C. Pastor Trevor Hagan 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org

of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special?

Can you think of five people you enjoy spending time with? Can you name six heroes whose stories have inspired you?

The point of the e-mail is that the people who make a difference in your lives are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards.

They are the ones that care.

Jesus cares for you! He is the one who is described as “closer than a brother” in Proverbs 18:24 (NIV); “One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”

Jesus is the Lord who promises to sustain you as it was written in Psalm 55:22 (NIV); “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”

And it was Jesus to whom the Apostle Peter was referring to when he said in 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV); “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” Life throws all kinds of stuff at us… the good, the bad and the ugly.

Who do you turn to for help and care?

No matter what is happening in our lives Jesus cares and He would love to hear from you.

WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED Bacon, Friends & Faith, 9:30 a.m. (Sept.-June) Worship every Sunday, 10:30 a.m.Christ Church Trinity 1st and 3rd Sunday, 9 a.m.: All Saint’s, Edgewater 2nd Sunday, 7 p.m. June - Oct.: St. Peter’s, Windermere Reverend Laura Hermakin 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.ca

VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY

Sunday, 10:00 a.m.: Worship Service. Kid’s 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. – 1 p.m.

President Adam Pasowisty • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

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SPILLI BEAN BABES LOOK GOOD IN PINK The Spilli Bean Boa Babes (left to right: Klara Trescher, Marie Birney, Lynne Burkhart, Nancy McNallie, Carol Braisher, Nola Alt and Marilyn Goldsmith; missing Laquita Rollins and Brenda Fellows) wrap up the season at The Spilli Bean. Every Thursday morning they socialize over coffee and whatever delicious treats the owners have prepared for the day. Thanks to Shirley and Sharon for the great service – and patience.

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13th Annual East Kootenay

FREE shuttle Pickup / Dropoff EXTENDED HOURS Until 1:00 am CALL 1.800.663.4979 TO ARRANGE YOUR RIDE BEFORE OCTOBER 31ST, 2014

JOIN US FOR

Tasting of over 200 of BC’s finest wines, November 8th, 6:30 - 9:30 Pre-Event Tapas Menu at Mountain Flowers*

Martini Ice Bar FREE Shuttle with extended hours!

2 after parties featuring Live Music by:

• Valley Forged • L8

* Not included in ticket price

“The must attend event of the year” WIN TWO FESTIVAL TICKETS!

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LIMITED QUANTITY!

Q: How many wineries are attending this year’s wine festival?

A: Visit FairmontHotSprings.com/wine-fest/ for the answer!

One grand prize winner to be announced in the October 31st edition of The Pioneer. Submit your answer to ads@columbiavalleypioneer.com or drop off at The Pioneer office, #8 1008 - 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC to be entered into our draw. Keep reading the Pioneer for additional chances to win!

RESERVE NOW FOR THIS SELL OUT EVENT

1.800.663.4979 www.fairmonthotsprings.com/wine-festival

N E W S PA P E R

• Canapés • Local Artisans • Prizes