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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 3

VALLEY NEWS

Two of valley’s three mayors acclaimed pre-election

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Candidate lists are out for this November’s municipal election, and many current incumbent officials are seeking re-election.

Invermere mayor Gerry Taft, Canal Flats mayor Ute Juras, Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Area F director Wendy Booth and RDEK Area G director Gerry Wilkie all declared their intent to run again, and with nobody else wanting to run for the position of Invermere mayor or Area G director, Mr. Taft and Mr. Wilkie are in by acclamation.

Ms. Juras is being challenged for the Canal Flats mayor position by current Canal Flats councillor Dean Midyette, and Ms. Booth is being challenged for the Area F director role

by David Thompson Secondary School teacher and Windermere resident Andrea Dunlop.

“I’m a little bit surprised, you always assume somebody will run against you, but it is a relief not to have to go through the stress and effort of an election campaign,” said Mr. Taft, adding that he’s looking forward to his third term as Invermere’s mayor (and fifth term on

Invermere council).

“We’re in the middle of some exciting projects here in Invermere, such as the Cenotaph Park and the multi-use centre, and we’ve got some momentum going with them, so it’s nice to know I’ll be able to help see them further along,” said Mr. Taft. He added that the new change in municipal term lengths from three years to four will allow the incoming council a bit more time to achieve its goals.

The Pioneer attempted to contact Mr. Wilkie but was unable to reach him by Wednesday’s press deadline.

In Radium Hot Springs, current mayor Dee Conklin is not seeking re-election and will step down at the end of her current term, with current two-time councillor Clara Reinhardt set to take the position of mayor by acclamation as the only candidate.

“It came as a surprise to receive the call on Friday (Editor’s note: October 10th was the deadline for municipal candidates to declare their intent to run) letting me know I had been acclaimed as mayor of Radium Hot Springs.

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Rancher leaves large legacy to valley’s food bank

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff A local rancher, Albert Cooper, who died in 2012, has left more than $650,000 of his estate as a legacy fund donated to the Columbia Valley Food Bank.

“We are honoured and pleased to say the least. We consider it to be a great responsibility and a great opportunity to better things in the valley,” said food bank chair Ron Stainthorpe. “We’re going to do some strategic planning to take a hard look at what we can do with the money. In the meantime, we want to keep the legacy intact and, so initially we’ll use the interest to help run some of our programs.”

Mr. Stainthorpe described Mr. Cooper as an individual dedicated to the people of the valley and someone who helped a number of worthy local causes.

“I guess he (Mr. Cooper) thought that (the food bank) was one area he could really do some good,” said Mr. Stainthorpe, speaking as to why Mr. Cooper chose to donate specifically to the valley’s food assistance non-profit organization.

Mr. Cooper, born in 1924, was a resident of the Columbia Valley since 1937 and worked as a guide outfitter beginning when he was 16 years old and continuing into his late 70s. He lived on his ranch on the Toby Benches until the final few days of his life.

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• On Saturday, October 11th, a 51-year-old female resident of Invermere called Columbia Valley RCMP to report that her keys may have been taken from the Pharmasave in Invermere. The woman advised that on October 10th at approximately 5:25 p.m., she had left her keys at the checkout counter and when she returned they were gone. Police along with Pharmasave’s owner reviewed the video surveillance, which showed the woman put her keys down and then, along with the cashier, went back down an aisle to retrieve another item. Another woman is seen standing next in line, however she does not take the keys while both the woman and the cashier are gone. It was noted that the cashier returns as the woman continues to shop and helps the “other” woman who was next in line. The “other” woman appears to pick the keys up by accident and put them into her purse with many of her own belongings that were on the counter. Police are of the opinion that this was a mistake and that the “other” woman may not have yet noticed the foreign keys in her bag. Police updated the woman with the lost keys regarding the outcome of reviewing the video surveillance and what appears to have happened. She explained that her key chain had a Dodge key, a house key and some charms on it. She and police are hopeful that the “other” woman returns the keys to

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• On Saturday, October 11th, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Columbia Valley RCMP stopped a 1998 Honda Civic on Pine Ridge Mountain Run at Pine Ridge Drive in Invermere as the driver was going very slowly. Upon approaching the vehicle and speaking with the driver, an odour of fresh marijuana was noted. The 21-year-old female driver from Radium and 19-year-old male passenger were arrested for possession of a controlled substance. A search located approximately 10 grams of marijuana in the centre console of the vehicle as well as two grinders. A bong was also located in the backseat area. The marijuana and paraphernalia were seized for destruction. The vehicle was then driven by a sober friend as the female driver had admitted to smoking marijuana 30 minutes prior to driving. Charges are not being pursued at this time.

• On Sunday, October 12th, Columbia Valley RCMP were conducting patrols throughout downtown Invermere when a Honda Accord was seen driving southbound on 7A Avenue in Invermere with no headlights on. Police conducted a traffic stop and the driver, identified as a local 22-year-old male, showed multiple signs of impairment. As a result, police entered into an impaired driving investigation. After providing two samples of breath into two separate ASDs, it was found that the driver was impaired. The vehicle was impounded for 30 days. Due to the driver’s level of intoxication, he was brought to the Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment and lodged in cells for ongoing monitoring. He was released the following morning when sober and able to understand that he was being served with documentation advising him that he was now prohibited from driving for a period of 90 days.

• On Monday, October 13th at 7:50 a.m., Columbia Valley RCMP received dispatch of a single vehicle collision that occurred sometime overnight in the 1400 block of 7th Street in Invermere.

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FEEDING THE VALLEY — Valley rancher and outdoorsman Albert Cooper has left a legacy fund of almost three quarters of a million dollars to the local food bank. Mr. Cooper passed away in 2012 and his memorial service filled the Invermere Community Hall.

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According to his friends and family, Mr. Cooper had a unique and endearing personality, an incredible way with horses, and fantastic knowledge of wildlife.

In 2000, a large bronze statue of a bighorn sheep in Radium Hot Springs, named “Heading for Radium”, was unveiled and dedicated in his honour, a gesture that deeply moved a man who everybody recalled as being extremely modest.

While the food bank goes through a planning process to determine what to do with the legacy fund, the interest it generates will be used to fund healthy food programs for students who come to school without having had breakfast and with no lunch; the Early Childhood Development Team’s healthy eating program targeting valley kids ranging in age from infants to six year olds; the cooking program at J. A. Laird Elementary School; and food and supplies purchases for the Women’s Resource Centre’s Safe Home program.

Some of the money will also be used for the food bank’s ongoing program of annually providing about 800 hampers to 1,350 adults and 550 children from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen. The Columbia Valley Food Bank spends $3,200 a month on its food hamper program and relies completely on charitable donations for funding for all its programs.

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PERSPECTIVE

A valley of content constituents

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff

This year’s local election is shaping up to be a fairly uneventful one, and it’s hardly going out on a limb to make this statement. With the top positions to the north acclaimed, clearly there was no groundswell of discontent brewing large enough to off-seat Invermere mayor Gerry Taft, now-Radium mayor Clara Reinhardt or Area G director for the regional district Gerry Wilkie.

Furthermore, despite the rumours that have been circulating for months, all previous councillors for Invemere (minus Spring Hawes) and Radium are wanting to return, while each respective municipality has just two non-incumbents making a bid for one of the four available seats. With Home Hardware’s Al Miller as one of the two “fresh” faces in Invermere coming forward, it’s practically a family reunion.

Where things promise to be slightly more exciting is down south, where Canal Flats mayor Ute Juras, who has been on council since Canal Flats was incorporated in 2004, is being challenged by current councillor Dean Midyette. And whereas in the last election, all the Canal Flats councillors were acclaimed, this year the two incumbents, Marie Delorme and Paul Marcil, are surrounded by the competition presented by three newcomers. That there’s greater interest is likely indicative of the giant strides Canal Flats has been making as a community over the last several years, and promising for its future.

DTSS teacher Andrea Dunlop will have a tough time ousting Area F director Wendy Booth, who has become a political force to be reckoned with as the regional district vice chair, a director at large for the UBCM executive and a director on the CBT board. That Ms. Dunlop is one of three local women to make a fresh foray into local politics — the others being 22-year-old Kayja Becker (daughter of realtor Ken Becker) who is vying for Invermere council and Erin Gornik who is in the running for Canal Flats — is promising, yet with only one woman in the Invermere race, representation by both genders at this point in time is dicey.

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Jumbo is a pie-in-the-sky resort Dear Editor:

of skiers heading up this potentially hazardous mountain road. But that can all be mitigated with several What a magnificent day last Saturday (Septem- millions more taxpayer dollars. But the taxpayers ber 27th) was for a trip up to Jumbo! There were an won’t mind one bit as long as the proponent continawful lot of people up there and all seemed to be ues to offer their free consulting skills to match. enjoying the beautiful surroundings and marvelling And surely, there will be busloads of skiers because at the fall colours! it will take a steady stream of passenger busses along I was there to have a look first-hand (yet again) with a vast number of private vehicles to feed the masat what was going on at Jumbo Glacier Resort sive body count that will be required to sustain the busi(JGR) and, as I travelled by one avalanche slope af- ness model that JGR says it will develop up there. ter another, I marvelled, yet again, at the enormous Holy cow! Wow! Do the math! amount of water pouring out of the mountains, How many 47-seat passenger busses will it take, ready to wreak havoc during the next major rainfall. along with how many private vehicles, to get 6,000 skiNone of these hazards matter much at this point, ers per day up to Jumbo? but they most certainly will when there are busloads Continued on page 9 . . .

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LETTERS

Questioning the public value of Jumbo Dear Editor: I spent this past Saturday (October 4th) at the Jumbo Wild Rally at kilometre 0.0 on the Jumbo Creek Forest Service Road. I was a participant in the rally, but I was also an observer, and three things in particular were of real concern to me, as a resident, elected official, and taxpayer of Invermere.

I noted that four of our local RCMP force were also attending the rally — this means 40 per cent of our region’s police detachment were, literally, detached from the valley and were instead up in Jumbo Valley for the better part of the day on Saturday. I would argue their time would have been better spent providing police services for the Columbia Valley communities where real people actually live, not supervising the pouring of concrete for a private development in the woods.

This is not good news for our already challenged RCMP staffing situation in the valley. Obviously they get their marching orders from further up the chain.

I noted that many, if not most, of the contractors working at the proposed Jumbo Resort site were from the Lower Mainland and elsewhere around the

province — how soon JGR has forgotten their earnest commitment to creating local jobs.

And finally, I noted that in their hurried attempt to get started before their 10-year old certificate of approval expires next weekend (Editor’s note: This letter was submitted prior to the October 12th deadline) — what were they doing all that time? — both the developer and the province appear to have conveniently forgotten about many of the important (and legally binding) commitments they were required to be addressed before construction began and before their October 12th deadline.

Together, these three observations suggest that the public’s fears about this boondoggle resort are beginning to materialize: a drain on local police forces; failure to create local jobs; and lack of clear provincial oversight for this controversial project.

Not to mention the $1,000,000 of provincial funding, and the $50,000 per year of federal funding that this community with no people will siphon away from communities in our region and around the province.

Paul Denchuk Invermere

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Province further cracks down on distracted driving

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff Stiffer penalties are in effect against those who are caught driving distracted in British Columbia.

The $167 fine now carries three demerit points, which lingers on a drivers’ ICBC record for five years.

The change to the law came into effect on Friday, October 10th. Repercussions will have more of a compounding effect, as drivers with multiple offences will be subject to insurance premiums and could face restrictions against driving privileges. “[Before the changes,] if they kept paying the fines, they didn’t lose their licence,” said Columbia Valley RCMP Cpl. Brent Ayers.

The law against distracted driving is open to interpretation, but generally targets drivers that make use of a handheld electronic device while on the road.

“Adding these new penalty points to the ticket will quickly identify for us the drivers who see the fine simply as the cost of doing business,” said Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton in a government press release. “Some of them will have to pay a driver penalty point premium, while others will more quickly end up being monitored by the Superintendent and possibly even prohibited from driving.”

A driver can get slapped with up to three demerit points without penalization through ICBC, but premiums will be applied to insurance rates for those with more. The minimum premium penalty costs an addi. . . ‘RCMP’ from page 4 The complainant, a 55-year-old local woman reported that her 2003 Jeep Liberty had rolled out of her driveway and down a steep embankment.

She believed that someone may have taken the vehicle out of gear and then pushed it down the embankment. Police attended and located the vehicle down a 50-foot embankment. The vehicle received extensive damage from rolling over.

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“As points accrue, the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles may also identify a driver as high risk and monitor or prohibit them under the Driver Improvement Program,” reads the government release. “B.C. will continue to monitor the effectiveness of similar legislation in other jurisdictions and their fine amounts.”

It also states that the province is actively determining an appropriate increase onto the $167 flat rate fine.

In Ontario, distracted drivers now face fines as high a $1,000.

Distracted driving statistics are mostly accumulated from the densely populated regions of B.C., said Cpl. Ayers.

Because the nature of accidents in the valley — commonly involving wildlife and less so dense driving conditions — it’s not as easy to determine when distracted driving was the cause, he said.

“I would expect that a lot of laws come as problems associated with more densely populated areas,” he said.

“Statistics wouldn’t support the problem as it occurs in the valley.”

Regardless of what prompted the changes, Cpl. Ayers is pleased to see them in place.

“Those who are habitually being distracted by their cell phone aren’t necessarily stopping as a result of the fine, because they feel they can get away with it,” said Cpl. Ayers. in neutral, and the emergency brake released.

The owner advised that they usually leave it in gear with the emergency brake activated and doors locked. Police determined that there were no witnesses or suspects. There was a slight downhill grade from the location where the vehicle was parked next to the embankment.

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October 17, 2014 . . . ‘Two’ from page 3 Upon reflection during the weekend, I am both humbled and excited,” said Ms. Reinhardt. “My role as Ms. Conklin’s alternate to the regional district this past term has helped to prepare me for the position (of mayor).”

Further south, Ms. Booth, in a press release, cited her success in securing grants for flood mitigation and other community projects during her past two terms, her past experience working with various levels of government, and her desire to see through projects such as the Windermere water system upgrades and mitigation of flooding and sedimentation in Windermere Creek as reasons for seeking a third term in Area F, one of the largest electoral areas in the RDEK. “There is a lot of work ahead and I want to get on with it,” said Ms. Booth in the release. “Water, its quality and its impact, continues to be a crucial topic throughout the whole of Area F.” The Pioneer attempted to contact Ms. Dunlop about her bid for Area F director, but was unable to reach her by press deadline.

In a press release, Ms. Juras cites her decade of experience on Canal Flats council and nine years representing the village at the RDEK board of directors as reason for her bid for a second term as mayor. She also points to her involvement with projects such as the trail to the source of the Columbia River, funding for a walkway within the village, the $1.2 million arena renovations, the Columbia Discovery Centre and the upcoming water system upgrades.

“As this first term as mayor comes to a close for me, I feel that there is still so much that I want to do to move this wonderful village forward,” said Ms. Juras in the release. “These past 10 years have been such an incredible experience that I’m not quite ready to hand over the torch.”

Her challenger, Mr. Midyette, offers his role as chair of the village’s Water System Upgrade Committee in bringing the divisive water system upgrade issue to a resolution under budget, and his vision for the future . . . ‘Jumbo’ from page 6 Now, of course they won’t all go up and down the hill daily as there will be accommodation for (pick a number) of folks, but the accommodation can’t be built until the infrastructure and lifts go in at, say, upwards of $6,000,000 to $10,000,000 per lift. Will they all ski from the one ski lift they will have to build, or do you think JGR will actually build all of the lifts they have proposed (how has that worked out for Kicking Horse and Revelstoke?). I mean, wouldn’t that calibre of elite skier require some vast terrain to ease the cost of a day lift ticket and the (rather major) effort of getting there all the way from the huge metropolis of Calgary after passing by at least three major ski resorts that already service that population? Of course, the proponent is not just relying on these “local skiers” to drive the four and a half to five hours from Calgary. They are also expecting bunches from Europe and the USA!

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 9 of Canal Flats, as reasons for his bid to unseat Ms. Juras.

“I have drafted an economic development plan which was debated and accepted by council at our October 14th meeting, with the implementation of the plan forming the foundation of my (election) platform,” said Mr. Midyette in a press release, adding he looks forward to a mayoral candidate debate.

“During the last election cycle all (Canal Flats) candidates were acclaimed. There was no discussion around a vision for the village nor was there a forum where the candidates spoke publicly of their credentials or defended previous decisions,” he said.

Canal Flats has five candidates vying for its four councillor positions — incumbent Marie Delorme, Erin Gornik, incumbent Paul Marcil, Karl Sterzer and Roy Webb (after incumbent Gilbert Delorme dropped out of the race). Radium has five people in the running for four councillor spots — Ray Abot, incumbent Karen Larsen, incumbent Todd Logan, Tyler McCauley, and incumbent Ron Verboom. In Invermere, six candidates initially declared their intent to run for councillor, but one (Karl Conway) dropped out, leaving five candidates vying for four spots — incumbent Greg Anderson, incumbent Justin Atterbury, Kayja Becker, incumbent Paul Denchuk and previous councillor (2008-2011) Al Miller.

Mr. Taft said he’s surprised by how quiet this year’s election is in Invermere, given that the last election in 2011 saw a total of 12 candidates (two for mayor, 10 for councillor) run for the five spots on council.

For the Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 school board trustee positions, Invermere resident Rosemary Oaks will be trustee for electoral Area 4 by acclamation, and two candidates — Canal Flats resident Amber Byklum and Fairmont Hot Springs resident Cory Stanbury — will battle for the Area 5 trustee position.

Stay tuned for The Pioneer’s “Meet the Candidates” feature, which will run in an upcoming issue. Weekly questions will run in The Valley Echo for the next four weeks, to which candidates will have an opportunity to answer and provide readers with more information about their positions on current issues.

In any case, there is this huge number of jobs that will be created, albeit minimum wage jobs, but as the valley folks are not so inclined toward accepting minimum wage jobs (there are already too many of these much closer to their homes), JGR will have to rely on even more Australians, New Zealanders, Germans, etc. passing through these beautiful mountains to fill these winter and summer jobs that are more about the “experience” than the idea of looking forward to a rewarding career that will pay a living wage… perhaps the Mountain Resort Municipality of Jumbo will be able to classify them as residents… just saying!

Now, if you haven’t driven up there in a while (or at all, ever), it’s absolutely amazing up there right now so go on up and see for yourself why this pie-in-thesky resort should remain exactly that… just saying!

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The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property would afford evidence in respect of an offence (or offences) under section 354(1) (Possession of property obtained by crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2323, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice.

A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published.

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Orphaned grizzly cubs relocated to Smithers

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Two grizzly bear cubs orphaned when their mother was struck and killed by a vehicle on the highway near Canal Flats have successfully been transfered to a bear rehabilitation centre in Smithers.

“It’s a sad story with a happy ending,” said local conservation officer Greg Kruger, speaking to the fact that the cubs were taken in by the Northern Lights Wildlife Society, which is the only wildlife shelter in the province legally allowed to rehabilitate bears.

Conservation officers received reports on the afternoon of Saturday, October 11th of bear cub sightings

on Highway 93/95 a few kilometres north of Canal Flats at a spot where the highway passes through some wetlands. When they got to the spot, the officers found the two cubs and the mother’s body.

“We think the mother had been dead for some time, probably almost two days,” said Mr. Kruger, adding that one of the residents who called the conservation officers said the cubs had been coming into her yard on their own to eat apples from an apple tree for about a day and a half.

“It’s unfortunate. Bears, and grizzlies especially, form close family units. That’s why the cubs kept coming back to their mother,” said Mr. Kruger.

He said the thick bush on the side of the road meant people going by in vehicles saw the cubs, but not the mother.

The officers tranquilized the bear cubs — one male and one female, both born this year — and took them

back to a warm storage area in the District of Invermere’s municipal government yard, where the cubs were given apples and water. The next day (Sunday, October 12th) the conservation officers drove to meet the members of the Northern Lights Wildlife Society in Donald (north of Golden), where the bears were transferred to the society and then driven to the centre in Smithers.

“It’s quite far away, but it’s the only licensed bear rehabilitation centre in B.C.,” said Mr. Kruger. “The goal is for them to over-winter at the rehabilitation facility.

They would not have been able to survive on their own at this stage of their lives. Once they’re old enough and able to survive on their own, they’ll be relocated back down to this area, probably next spring or early summer.”

Mr. Kruger reminds drivers to slow down, allowing enough time to avoid hitting wildlife on the road.

To learn more about Northern Lights, visit www.wildlifeshelter.com.

CUB CAPTURE — Top: One of the cubs stays with its mother when found by conservation officers off Highway 93/95 just north of Canal Flats on Saturday, October 11th (the other cub is lying behind her). Middle:The cubs lie tranquilized next to their mother’s body. Bottom: The tranquilized cubs get ear-tagged and transferred over to the staff from Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter in Smithers, where they were relocated.

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WOOD WINNER — Mayor Ute Juras accepts the WoodWorks Community Award of Merit from Bill Billups, Technical Advisor for Canadian Wood Council/Wood WORKS! BC. Photo submitted

Discovery Centre wins award for Canal Flats

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff The Columbia Discovery Centre has won Canal Flats the WoodWorks Community Award of Merit for its support of the B.C. wood industry and its commitment to use wood for the Columbia Discovery Centre.

The Union of BC Municipalities presents the award at its annual convention each year during a luncheon with the Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Government.

“The Columbia Discovery Centre is a log cabin that’s been refurbished,” said Canal Flats mayor Ute Juras. “One thing that qualifies you for the award is an innovative way to put wood to use.”

She said the cabin has been crafted specifically to suit Canal Flats, and that it was the first time that the village had applied for the award.

“We worked hard on that building to make it what it is, and getting this recognition makes us very proud,” said Mayor Juras, adding that the framed award was revealed at the regular council meeting on Tuesday, October 14th.

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Box City blues Summit Youth Centre co-ordinator Kelsey Prichard (in blue) organized a night of homelessness at Pothole Park last Friday (October 10th) night, complete with a trash can fire and a cardboard box village. Turn to page 17 to learn more about the project.

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Movie Review: X-Men: Days of Future Past Reviewed by Lizzie Midyette X-Men: Days of Future Past is a refreshing diversion from the somewhat overdone prequel film concept — the story before the story — which has arguably plagued comic book franchises in recent years. While there is an element of time travel in which Wolverine is sent back in time, this latest instalment in the mutantfriendly series manages to give us plenty of screen time with our favourite mutants as well as satisfyingly moving the story forward.

Future Earth has been decimated by a war between

mutants and their human allies and a formidable force. Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) is the lucky mutant who gets to experience time travel in a desperate play designed to protect the future for humans and mutants alike. Cue a storyline that includes robots designed to hunt down mutants, and the Sentinels’ evolution into hunting humans who help mutants, and it’s really only Wolverine who is strong enough to handle going back in time 50 years!

The movie feels effortless and natural in the plot’s twists and turns, and manages to strike a fine balance between unpredictability and being plausible as events play out on screen. It’s seamless in its ability to keep the viewer guessing as to what’s happening and almost seems choreographed rather than directed in places. Star power is

what one could expect from an X-Men movie, yet there’s an unassuming lack of hubris among the lead players.

The actors seem to have fun, and that’s what makes XMen very watchable! Of note is Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister, Game of Thrones), who seems so impeccably talented that he outshines everyone else on screen in every role he plays. His performance in X-Men is perfect.

The scale of the movie as well as the fantastic storytelling sets it apart from recent comic book movie releases, and for those who found the previous X-Men offerings a little dull, Days of Future Past will help them fall back in love with their favourite characters.

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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.

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.

• 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.: Registered Disability Savings

Plan: Information sharing seminar with Jason Elford CFP and guest speaker RDSP expert David Clark, at Windermere Lion’s Hall, Chamber of Commerce.

Cost is free, coffee and muffins will be provided.

Register by calling 250-342-5052 or online at attendee. gotowebinar.com/register.

• 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.

Wednesday, October 22nd • 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Curling Rink.

• 1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Senior’s Hall, $2.

Everyone welcome.

Thursday, October 23rd

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

• 8 p.m - 1 a.m.: Edgewater’s Infamous Halloween Dance at Edgewater Hall. Dance, snacks, and prizes. $10 a ticket available at Pip’s Country Store, Edgewater post office, Brisco General Store and Blue Dog Cafe. For more information visit facebook.com/ERSevents or call 250-347-6489.

Tuesday, October 28th • 7:30 pm.: At Pynelogs, Robert Bruce - Silent Films with live piano. Tickets $15, Children $12, available at Tiffany’s Thredz and at Pynelogs. For more information visit columbiavalleyarts.com or call 250-342-4423.

Friday, October 31st

• 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.

• 5 - 6 p.m.: Wine tasting with Erin in the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort lobby every Thursday. Sample four B.C. wines for $10/person. Ages 19+, registration not required.

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

• 8 a.m.: The Rocky Mountain Rally returns to Invermere.

Some of the best off-road drivers in North America come to Invermere for this exciting event. For information visit rockymountainrally.com or Facebook.

• 4 p.m.: Zombie Walk. Meet at Pot Hole Park, shuffle to the Station Pub. Free for all ages. Prizes for best zombie costume.

• 6 - 8:30 p.m.: Booktacular Fright Night at the Invermere Public Library. Drop-in for tricks and treats, stories, and crafts on Halloween night.

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• 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.

• 10 a.m.: Radium Hot Springs Library new Lego Club.

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• 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.: Home Hardware Customer Appreciation Day. Free Beef on a Bun (donations gladly accepted for the CV Food Bank).

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

• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Beginner Acrylic Painting Workshop, hosted by Painted Aspen Studio, at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. $200, runs through October 26th. Register by contacting csimpsonart@gmail.com or call 250-409-5100.

• 10:30 a.m.: 2nd annual Monster Mash Dash, downtown 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.

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The 43rd annual Firemen’s Ball is happening tomorrow night (Saturday, October 18th) so waste no time buying your $35 ticket at Konigs, the Invermere Fire Hall, Arrowhead Brewery or from any Invermere fire department member. Refreshments will start at 6 p.m., and a prime rib dinner will be served at 7 p.m. with music by Canadian Crossfire and dancing to follow. The night will also include door prizes, a silent auction and a FireBall Cask courtesy of Arrowhead.

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Author examines unknown history

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A Kootenay author will be at the Windermere Valley Museum this weekend to do a reading from his recentlyreleased book examining an oft-forgotten chapter of Canadian history.

Nelson-based Sean Arthur Joyce’s Laying the Ghosts to Rest: Canada’s Home Children in the West delves into the stories of Western Canada’s “home children” (kids and teenagers from poor families in Britain sent to Canada, or other British colonies, to work as unpaid servants in the latter half of the 19th and earlier half of the 20th centuries), what Mr. Joyce calls a relatively unknown, but incredibly significant chapter of Canadian history.

“For some reason this (the story of the home children) kind of flies beneath the radar,” said Mr. Joyce.

“But this is really fundamental to Canadian identity and we need to explore that.”

Mr. Joyce said he feels quite well-versed in Canadian history, but had never even heard the term “home children” until he began to research his own family tree in 2007. Immigration records showed his paternal grandfather came to Canada in 1926 with three other boys and a chaperone, but no parents. This struck Mr. Joyce as strange and a local genealogist told him his grandfather was likely one of the “home children”. Mr. Joyce’s curiosity was peaked and he began the research that would turn into Laying the Ghosts to Rest.

The book, which was launched in Calgary in May and quickly reached the Calgary independent booksellers top ten non-fiction list, examines what happened to

kids who came to Western Canada as home children, who were usually organized by immigration agencies (some of them of questionable repute). Mr. Joyce looks at how many of them were exploited for their labour or were outright abused, and analyzes the ensuing impact on the home children’s descendants. By some estimates, four million people in Canada can trace their roots to home children.

“For me, it was a big revelation to discover this in middle age, and to realize this happened not only in my family, but in so many other Canadian families,” said Mr. Joyce. “My hope (with this book) would be that this is no longer an obscure chapter in our history. This is not just an exercise in mere curiosity, but an exercise in personal and family identity.”

In the course of doing his research Mr. Joyce has discovered, and visited, long lost relatives in the Dorset county in Britain, where the Joyce family has lived for hundreds of years.

“It was an incredible trip, and had I not done this project I never would have known about or connected with these relatives,” he said, adding that he hopes other descendants of home children can make similar connections.

The Invermere reading is part of a Columbia Basin Trust-sponsored book tour through the Kootenay region. The first edition of Laying the Ghosts to Rest numbered 1,000 copies and quickly sold out, and the book is now into its second edition. Mr. Joyce has previously authored two books on Kootenay history and two major collections of poetry.

The reading at the Windermere Valley Museum starts at 6 p.m. on Sunday, October 19th.

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Valley songwriters packing Pynelogs to party

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff The songwriters of the valley are about to celebrate the release of their latest record. The 20-or-so musicians will be at Pynelogs Cultural Centre to be part of the CD release party on Saturday, November 1st.

After the huge success of last year’s Christmas in the Valley CD, Windermere Valley Musicians Who Care put together an album which can be enjoyed all year round — Songwriters in the Valley.

And most of those songwriters will be stepping out of the record and onto the stage for their first full assembly.

“There’s a comradeship between musicians,” said Windermere Valley Musician Who Cares member Bill Cropper. “You make new friends, meet new people, and you might get exposed to a new art form or a new way of approaching something. It’s a really positive experience.”

Each artist will take the stage to share two or three songs from their repertoire. With the numerous musicians in attendance, mashups and collaborations are inevitable.

“They thrive off of playing for each other as much as they do for the live

crowd,” he said, adding that the set time will be unpredictable.

“Musicians are famous for not showing up on time.”

But the stage will be alive non-stop, where musicians will be offering a full range of genres from beginning to end.

“There’s everything from soup to nuts,” Bill said. “It’s got everything from country to western; folk music; hip-hop; some blues — all kinds of interesting stuff.”

And just like the albums, the event has been organized to share local talent and keep money flowing in the valley.

Among the groups to have benefited from the success of the two albums, the valley’s loudest band, Otters, received help producing their first album, instruments were purchased for local schools, and donations were made to the Columbia Valley Christmas Bureau, and Columbia Valley Food Bank.

“Purchasing the album helps spread the money around the community. All proceeds from the projects go back into the local music community in one form or another,” Bill said.

And Fraser Smith, also a member of Musicians Who Care, says there’s much more to the album than goodwill.

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Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Kootenay West Mine

Open House and Invitation to Comment CertainTeed Gypsum Canada Inc. (Proponent) is proposing to develop Kootenay West Mine (proposed Project). The proposed Project is a gypsum mine to be located 12km northeast of the Village of Canal Flats. The proposed Project would mine the gypsum deposit at a rate of 400,000 t/ year and the expected lifespan of the mine is 38 years.

The proposed Project is subject to review under British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Act. The Proponent must obtain an environmental assessment certificate before any work can be undertaken on the proposed Project. However, prior to submission of an application (Application) for a certificate by the Proponent, Environmental Assessment Office of British Columbia (EAO) must first approve the Application Information Requirements.

All comments received during this comment period in relation to the draft Valued Components document will be considered.

The intention of seeking public comments is to ensure that all potential effects – environmental, economic, social, heritage and health – that might result from the proposed Project are identified for consideration as part of the assessment process. At this stage of the process, the primary intent is to receive feedback about the studies or information required for a comprehensive environmental assessment.

EAO accepts public comments through the following ways: • •

Key to the Application Information Requirements is the identification of Valued Components to be studied and the areas within which the studies would occur. This is done through the Valued Component document which EAO has now received and invites comments on.

In order to provide information about the Valued Component selection, EAO invites the public to attend an Open House. There will be 2 Open Houses, to be held as follows: at: on: from: .at: on: from:

CertainTeed Windermere Mining Operation’s Training Room 1564 Windermere Loop Rd, Invermere, BC Tuesday October 28th, 2014 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Canal Flats Civic Centre 8911 Dunn St. Canal Flats, BC Wednesday October 29th, 2014 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

There are 30 days for the submission of comments by the public in relation to the draft Valued Components document. The comment period will begin on October 27, 2014 and end on November 25, 2014.

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If you are unable to participate at this time, there will be an additional comment period during the Application Review stage when you will also be able to provide comments to EAO on the proposed Project.

All submissions received by EAO during the comment period in relation to the proposed Project are considered public and will be posted to the EAO website.

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

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October 17, 2014

Phantom golf and a magic show

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff Phantoms and a magician will be coming through the valley to help raise some happy dollars for Glacier Peaks Gymnastics East Kootenay, as well as the East Kootenay Foundation for Health and Invermere & District Hospital Fund.

Glacier Peaks will benefit from Abracadabra Show Productions Inc. — a mind-boggling experience put on by magician and illusionist John Kaplan, who’s been in the magic business for more than 30 years.

Through a traditional magic show format, Mr. Kaplan brings in a mix of music, dance, theatre, comedy, and audience participation.

The magic happens at David Thompson Secondary School on Friday, October 17th at 7 p.m. For tick-

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

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

2 bedroom – 4-plex Comes with fridge, stove, washer and dryer.

Ph: 1-403-932-3006

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the District of Invermere that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Mayor, four Councillors, and one School Trustee, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

MAYOR – One (1) to be elected

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

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

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.

“It’s not just a heart-warming purchase to make you feel like your money’s going somewhere nice — it’s a really good album,” he said.

Both albums are easy to find at shops around the valley, but for those without either album yet, a bundle deal will be on sale at the release party (the two are currently sold separately for $20). ]Ben Cameron of Woodshop Productions in Windermere is the mixmaster who put both albums together.

“If thinking you’re going to go then don’t wait , the event’s going to sell out,” Fraser said.

Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at Pynelogs or Tiffany’s Thredz.

And the event has garnered the attention of Shaw Cable, which will have a crew recording the show that will be featured as a promotion for the Kootenays.

ets, email Cielle Cowles at ciellecowles@hotmail.com or call 250-342-5732.

Meanwhile, phantoms have been roaming the golf courses of the Columbia Valley. These generous golfers pay their green fees, but they don’t physically present themselves to play.

The fundraiser began on Monday, September 1st and lasts until Friday, October 31st. This year’s tournament is the second annual Celebrating Health Care Phantom Campaign, which will see Kootenay Savings match all donations, offering huge help to the Foundation and the Invermere & District Hospital Fund.

To join the phantoms by adding your donation, visit either Kootenay Savings branch in Radium Hot Springs or Invermere, or go to www.ekfh.ca.

At the end of the campaign, one lucky donor will win a $500 Kootenay Savings term deposit.

ESTATE SALE GREATLY REDUCED!

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Surname

Usual Names

Residential Address or Jurisdiction

Taft

Gerry

Invermere

NOTICE OF ELECTION

BY VOTING VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the District of Invermere on:

Saturday, November 15th, 2014

between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. at the following location:

Lake Windermere Memorial Hall 709 – 10th Street, Invermere, B.C.

COUNCILLOR – Four (4) to be elected Surname

Usual Names

Residential Address or Jurisdiction

Anderson Atterbury Becker Denchuk Miller

Greg Justin Kayja Paul Al

Invermere Invermere Invermere Invermere Invermere

ADVANCE VOTING will be available to qualified electors as follows: Wednesday, November 5th, 2014 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

– and – Thursday, November 13th, 2014 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

District of Invermere Municipal Office 914 – 8th Avenue, Invermere, B.C.

ELECTOR REGISTRATION There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day • Canadian citizen • resident of B.C. for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the District of Invermere for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration, and • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.

Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners.

Kindry Luyendyk Chief Election Officer

October 17, 2014

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 17

Pothole Park becomes Box City for Summit Youth

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff Fifteen members of the Summit Youth Centre had a first-hand experience with one of the most detrimental effects of poverty last weekend.

On the evening of Friday, October 10th, Box City was erected in Pothole Park in Invermere to serve as the temporary shelter for those willing to spend a night sleeping under a cardboard roof.

“If each kid at one point during the night thinks: ‘I really want to go home’, that’s kind of the point,” said Summit co-ordinator Kelsey Prichard. “It’ll give them a little bit more insight once they’ve felt that.”

But homelessness isn’t as black and white in the valley, Ms. Prichard said.

“We don’t have people literally living on the street here, but there are people without homes — basically couch surfing. It’s definitely an issue here.”

And she said that around 50 per cent of homeless youth in cities migrated there from rural areas.

Before immersing himself in the cold of the night for the first time, Summit Youth member Gavin Brock already had strong beliefs about homelessness.

“It’s horrible. Just because other people have greater success in business doesn’t mean they should have more money. It’s not fair at all.”

DOWN AND OUT — Left: Summit Youth member Gavin Brock crawls out He said that through donations of the shelter he built for himself in preparation for a night in Box City. Above: and protests, he can help to mitiGabe Charron from Calgary works diligently to erect his sleeping quarters for the gate the problem, but doesn’t expect night.

Photos by Dan Walton homelessness to end anytime soon. of extra blankets and cardboard building supplies, and “If everyone pitched in, there would be no problems,” he said. “It would be better if they could keep warm with hot chocolate and roasted everyone shared, but I don’t think everyone’s going to do marshmallows heated over the trash can fire.

Shortly after sunrise, the Lions’ Club supplied the that for a very long time.”

Ms. Prichard said the group was supplied with lots youth with a delicious pancake breakfast.

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

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

OLD RUSSIAN OLIVE TREE PROPOSAL 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.

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”

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.

18 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

October 17, 2014

YOUR MONEY

Gifting assets to adult children When people think about estate planning, they often consider how they want to distribute their assets upon their death. What some people overlook is the opportunity to gift assets to their adult children prior to their death.

This is a particularly important consideration for retirees who have more than enough wealth to see them through the rest of their lives. Here are some examples of when gifting while living to one’s adult children can make sense.

Tax savings Contrary to popular belief, there is no gift tax in Canada. One’s estate in British Columbia, however, is subject to probate fees, which is essentially a death tax, of 1.4 per cent. By gifting while living, one’s estate avoids paying probate fees on the gifted assets.

Gifting can also lower a retiree’s tax bill while he or she is alive. All things being equal, having less money earning interest or capital gains means less tax payable.

Care must be taken when selecting assets to gift to ensure there are no adverse tax consequences. With this in mind, cash is the easiest and most cost-effective asset to gift, and one that some wealthy retirees have in abundance.

In the case of a non-cash gift such as real estate or securities such as a stock, transferring ownership of the asset will trigger any unrealized capital gains. The tax

costs are the same whether the asset is gifted or sold, and are attributed to the retiree as they were earned during his or her ownership of the asset.

Income-tested programs Those with lower taxable income qualify for more assistance than those with higher income. A full Old Age Security benefit is payable to those with an annual income of up to $71,592, after which there is a 15 per cent penalty of the excess over this amount. The benefit is reduced to zero when one’s income exceeds $115,716.

BC Fair Pharmacare is a program that helps cover the cost of eligible prescription drugs and medical supplies. One’s level of coverage is determined by their income.

Another financial consideration is the possibility of going into long-term care. Currently, people in publicly subsidized long-term care pay up to 80 per cent of their net income, to a maximum of $3,092.60 per month.

Tax traps To deal with inheritance issues or save on probate fees, some retirees will transfer 50 per cent ownership of their primary residence to one or more of their children. What they often don’t realize is that in the eyes of Revenue Canada, the amount that was transferred has been disposed of.

Therefore, the acquiring party will start accruing

capital gains on their share of the asset, unless it is their primary residence as well.

Another common manoeuvre is for retirees to put their bank or brokerage accounts in joint name with their children in hopes of skipping probate. This can work, but must be handled in a specific way.

To be recognized as true joint tenancy, true ownership must be transferred. This can often be adequately demonstrated by the child reporting half the account’s income on their tax return.

If they don’t, the account could be ruled as an individual account instead of a joint.

In all cases, transferring ownership of assets or putting them in joint name should be carefully planned to avoid costly tax problems down the road.

Final thoughts Gifting money to avoid paying taxes isn’t a concern of the government. The bulk of gifted money will always make its way back into the economy in one way or another. For example, if people spend the money, it helps to stimulate the economy.

If people use the money to pay down debt, that leaves more discretionary income for them to spend.

If they invest it, it will be subject to further taxation at some point.

If you would like more information about gifting, speak to your financial advisor or accountant.

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

Senior Investment Advisor Insurance Agent

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October 17, 2014

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 19

SHUSWAP BINGO

Myth: Change your ads all the time.

Readers get tired of the same thing.

Tuesday, October 28th, 2014

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

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Bingo starts at 7:00 p.m.

Door prizes, basket, 50/50 tickets, cash prizes, silent auction, costume prize & concession Silent Auction items: Dream catchers & Copper Point Golf course gift card.

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

(The auction items will be closed at the end of Bingo)

For information contact Christine Warbrick 250-341-1553

Perfectly Painted premiers

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff With 15 years experience as a painter, Beverly Schembri knew what sort of enterprise to launch upon moving to the valley last month.

Bev is the founder of Perfectly Painted, and she’s open to residential and commercial, indoor and outdoor jobs. She says that there’s no job too small, and she’ll take on any job as big as she can handle. And if there’s a big enough work order, Bev will extend her service area — she’ll even be travelling as far as Red Deer to take on the white walls of a brand new house.

Having previously lived in Calgary, she said her family and the beautiful scenery lured her into the valley, and it wasn’t long before she noticed a need for a painter.

“People need to have the job done properly — when I need my car fixed, I hire a mechanic,” Bev said.

And while she does the painting alone, Bev is always joined by her silent partner, Jack.

“He seems to be a good ice breaker,” she said.

Bev discovered the Perfectly Painted name after brainstorming with her daughter and said it’s her first enterprise. She originally got into painting after discovering the gratification she could deliver.

“People work hard for their homes and want a sense of professionalism,” she said. “I love the satisfied look on people’s faces when it’s done.”

Bev guarantees satisfaction of her work and — although unlikely — will return if any mishaps need correction. She often paints with Behr and Deluxe brands, but will use her clients’ preferred product.

For a quote on your next paint job, contact Bev by calling 587-585-6565, or email bevschembri@msn.com.

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Photo by Dan Walton

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KNOW THE NEW RULES 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS THIRD PARTY ADVERTISING Third party advertising is any election advertising not sponsored by a candidate or elector organization.

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■ You must register with Elections BC as a third party sponsor before conducting any advertising.

■ You must include your name and contact information on all advertising.

■ You must not sponsor advertising by, or on behalf of, a candidate or elector organization.

More information on the new rules is available at elections.bc.ca/lecfa. Registration forms and the Third Party Sponsor Guide to Local Elections in B.C. can be downloaded at the Third Party Sponsors page.

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20 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

October 17, 2014

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Local automotive technician up for national award prompted an in-depth interview and huge spread within the pages of the prestigious magazine, he said.

“The magazine has a panel who decides who moves What could be better than operating a one-of-a-kind forward. They interviewed me and they interviewed environmentally conscious automotive service centre in Steph and decided that I was going to go on in the comInvermere with your lovely wife and two good friends? petition,” said Aaron.

How about being featured in a multi-page spread in The whole idea behind the competition is to recogan automotive trade magazine that goes to all shops nize ambassadors of the trade. So for Aaron, his “green” throughout the country, and being one of three mechan- focus within an industry not well known for lessening ics up for a Canadian Technician of the Year award from its environmental impacts is what sets him apart from Canadian Technician Magazine? your average mechanic, and is what caught the eye of Well, if you are Cleanline Automotive’s head wrench the magazine. turner (no grease “It’s not just the monkeys in this guy with the best shop), Aaron Van technical skills. The de Kemp, then all of competition is more this is just another about technicians day in your fabulous that stand out in their life. Oh, add in two community in a posiamazingly wondertive way,” he said. ful daughters too, as The winner of Aaron and his wife, the contest will be anStephanie, just welnounced in November, comed a newborn and will receive $10,000 in August. in cash and tools. The Aaron was magazine’s expert panel nominated for the will be making the final award this summer. decision on who wins He immediately the award. made it into the For more informatop ten across the GREEN MACHINE — Aaron Van de Kemp with Cleanline Automo- tion on Cleanline Autowhole darn coun- tive in Invermere is one of three Canadian mechanics up for a Canadian motive, check out their try, and then the Technician of the Year award. The winner will be announced next month. website at www.cleanPhoto by Steph Van de Kemp lineautomotive.com. top three, which

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For competitive prices and prompt service, call: 250-342-3268 (plant) 250-342-6767 (office)

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Kootenay Cribbing, Ltd. Established 1976

JOHN WOOD DURAFORM SYSTEM

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

Your Local Pest Control Professionals

Scott Postlethwaite

250-688-1235

CVCC Contractor/ Trade Builder of the Year 2008

www.invermerepc.com

Insured-Bonded-Licensed

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

• • • •

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

• 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

invermereelectric@gmail.com

1710 10th Avenue – Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Invermere Dry Cleaners Ltd.

FAIRMONT RIDGE RENOVATION

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

Lawn Maintenance • Trusses • Engineered Floors • Wall Panels

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

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

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

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

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

Dale Elliott Contracting • • • • •

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

250-341-7098 Invermere, B.C.

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

Call or visit online

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

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REGISTERED DISABILITY SAVINGS PLAN INFORMATION SHARING SEMINAR

Understanding the Plan, Eligibility, and Application Process The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is the most powerful financial investment tool for Canadians living with disabilities. Individuals, organizations, and professionals are invited to attend this free information sharing seminar.

Hosted by Jason Elford, CFP© With Guest Speaker

RDSP Expert David Clarke,

Vice-President, Sales for BMO Global Asset Management

Tuesday, October 21st, 2014 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

At Windermere Lion’s Hall, Chamber of Commerce, 651 Highway 93/95 or register online at: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6533075253019907586

COST: FREE COFFEE AND MUFFINS will be provided If possible, please register in advance by calling 250-342-5052

1-877-342-5052 | www.ckmkwealth.ca | buildingwealth@jasonelford.com Commisions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

October 17, 2014

A path to financial security for individuals with disabilities

By Jason Elford Submitted If you or a loved one has a designated disability, the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) could be the perfect way to help secure a solid financial future.

The RDSP is a federally-funded investment program designed to help disabled adults or the parents of disabled children build up significant amounts of money for expenses later in life.

Mary-Ann came to me for personal financial planning advice. She said her adult son, Josh, had learning difficulties.

He had been assessed when he was younger and the results showed he was developmentally delayed. Josh lived at home with his mother, was a skilled gardener, and spent his time researching plants, mixing soil, and harvesting and selling his produce.

Mary-Ann was his sole provider and she had concerns about his financial future, as she was planning to retire within the year.

Mary-Ann wanted to know that her son had his own source of financing and something to fall back on when she was retired.

I asked Mary-Ann if she had heard of the RDSP

program. She had, but really didn’t understand what was needed.

“It all seems so complicated. No one has ever understood it or explained to me what I need to do to get started,” she said.

The main requirement is to apply for a Disability Tax Credit. Once we gathered all the required medical information, Mary-Ann was able to refile her previous tax returns and generate over $10,000 in tax refunds.

After that, we set up a RDSP. Immediately, Josh was able to obtain $7,000 in government bonds before a single contribution was made to his RDSP. Mary-Ann then contributed $3,500 from her tax refund to her son’s plan and he received a matching grant of $10,500. By completing the required documents and contributing a small amount towards her son’s future, they were able to receive $27,500 in benefits.

For further information and to register, please call Jason Elford at 250-342-5052 or just attend our informational workshop on October 21st at 4:30 p.m. at the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce/Lions’ Hall located at 651 Highway 93/95.

Jason Elford CFP® is registered to sell mutual funds through Portfolio Strategies Corporation.

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

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

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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

LOST AND FOUND

COMMERCIAL SPACE

Garage Sale Sat. Oct. 18th, 4862 Timber Ridge Rd. 9 a.m. - 3p.m.

Misc. kitchen, household, outdoor furniture log futon, cd’s and much much more.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

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.

Jeers to the person who picked up the mountain bikes on the side of the highway near Settlers Rd. on Sunday Oct 5th. Someone lost their bikes off their trailer; we tracked down the owners and left them for the owners to retrieve them. When they got there - the bikes were gone. If it’s not yours - it’s stealing!

Do the right thing and turn them into the police.

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.

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.

Yard sale, Sat. Oct. 18th, 9 a.m.

- noon, lots of baby/kid, sports, household and kitchen items etc...

4745 Blakley Pl. Radium.

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

S

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.

S Michelle Leibel Cutshaw

OBITUARY

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to Mountainside clubhouse staff for a great smorg and dance with Billy Kulyk. Well done!

Cheers to Sandy and Brenda for providing the Welcome Wagon in our community. Also, to all the businesses that contribute. The kindness in this town is wonderful and much appreciated.

CHEERS to all of the wonderful ladies at the Options Clinic.

Volunteering your time every first Cheers to the Martin Morigeau and third Tuesday of the month Elementary School for the is greatly appreciated. I feel so wonderful Open House BBQ. It was welcome and comfortable when I a huge success.

CHEERS & JEERS am there!

Sponsored by

Michelle leaves her children Karisa (11) and Logan (9), her parents Doug and Joyce Leibel, her four siblings and spouses, numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held in Radium Hot Springs at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, on Saturday, October 25th at 11 a.m.

Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley Box 925 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

Pioneer Classified Advertising 250-341-6299

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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

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

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

403-819-7494.

OFFICE SPACE

1968-2014

Surrounded by her parents and four siblings in the Invermere Hospital, Michelle passed from this life, at the age of 46, on October 10th, 2014 after a 7-year battle with MS. Born and educated in Calgary she became a high school math teacher and worked in the Calgary Catholic School System for 16 years. At her request, she resided at Columbia House since June 2014. She spent every summer, holidays and weekends each year in her parent’s vacation home since she was 5 years old.

STORAGE

Jeers to the dead black fly in my soup at my favorite lunch spot.

Why did you have to go ruin a good thing?

Cheers to Sobeys for fresh quality produce, low prices and great selection. Hooray for Air Miles.

Cheers to Helen at VFC for calling the night before about a cancelled 6:15 am yoga class. The extra sleep-in was appreciated. Superb customer service!

A BIG delicious cheers to Kicking Horse Coffee for catering our lunch meeting. I’m pretty sure more people attended knowing there was great food!

Cheers to the Post Office staff for their excellent service! Your help was very much appreciated.

Great Big Cheers to Mike and the boys (men) at Mister Tire in Invermere for the outstanding customer service.

Their responsiveness displays another good reason for shopping local.

Cheers to the man in the truck who stopped to warn me I was about to pass a grizzly on my run on highway 95, and for driving closely until I was safely past! Double cheers to the couple who stopped to check if I was okay when they saw a truck “following” me!

Cheers to Kim who made two delicious pumpkin pies for us on short notice. As she put it, “Paying it forward”.

Cheers to Turkey day. The food was so good. Jeers to the turkey coma that always comes afterwards.

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

All new, available immediately.

Phone 250-342-5805.

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.

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 size units. 250-342-6255.

For lease 1,225 sq.ft., call BRUCE 250-342-5478.

ACCOMMODATION WANTED 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.

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

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

Bachelor suite, available Nov. 1st, $580/mo includes cable, internet, heat and lights. Partially furnished, N/S, N/P, no partiers. Three blocks from downtown, 250-342-6178.

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SUITE FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR SALE

FIREWOOD

SERVICES

SERVICES

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.

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

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

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

Home Building and Renos

“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.

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.

Windermere, furnished, 1-bdrm home, lovely yard, N/S, pets considered, references required. $650/mo plus hydro. 403-619-1540.

CONDO FOR RENT 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.

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

2-bdrm, 2 full bath, all on one floor.

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, 250-342-2274.

MISC. FOR SALE

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

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

VEHICLES FOR SALE

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.

Independently Owned and Operated

492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC

Kim Collens

Representative

toll free: 1.877.342.3427 cell: 250.342.1671

kim@rockieswest.com www.kimcollens.com

Recipe Of The Week BACON & ONION FOIL PACKET POTATOES

2 - 3 sheets heavy-duty Foil 1 pkg Onion Soup mix 10 - 12 baby Red Potatoes, sliced thin

1 small Onion, thinly sliced 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, grated Salt & Pepper to taste 3 tblsps Butter Sour Cream for Serving

Spray each sheet of foil with cooking spray.

Top each piece with equal portions of potatoes, bacon and soup mix.

Add salt and pepper and 1 tblsp butter to each packet.

Wrap securely.

Grill for 20 - 30 minutes or bake in the oven at 350 for 35 minutes. Serve with sour cream.

See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Home Of The Week

FITNESS

For sale weight bench, barbell, curling bar, 4 dumbell bars, over 200 lbs of weights. $100 O.B.O. Call 250-342-7313 after 18:00 hr.

FIREWOOD Support Rockies Hockey firewood.

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

Pine firewood, cord or halves. 250341-7290.

Rockies West Realty

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

For Sale

Don’t see it here?

Check out our private sale listings in our Valley Echo Publications!

Sell it faster with us!

Call Cheryl Williams at 250-341-6299.

VEALLEY CHO

The Invermere

Chakra Yoga at Hot Springs Studio in Fairmont. Evening classes to relieve stress/calm your mind/get bendy.

Sundays at 7:30 p.m.

Drop-in $15 or punch cards/ memberships available. Visit www.hotspringsstudio.ca or call/text 250-409-4433.

CHILDCARE 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.dragonflydiscovery centre.com or call Charlotte at 250270-0058.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Intuitive Reader

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Walk-ins accepted; appointments preferred.

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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.

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

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning.

Environmentally friendly products.

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

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

Call Kathy at 1-403-390-2050.

Fiona Millar, AEP

N E W S PA P E R

Did we mention the views? This top floor beauty is fully upgraded and offers the 3-bedroom lock-off floor plan for the ultimate in flexibility. Great Price! Great Views!

Chuck Newhouse Builders 250-342-3637 chucknew@telus.net

Cheryl Williams

Advertising Sales

Ph: 250.341.6299 • Cell: 250.409.9292 www.columbiavalleypioneer.com advertising@invermerevalleyecho.com

kimberleyrae.ca

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

250-342-5102

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 hiring a Full Time Server and kitchen help.

Previous experience required in a busy upscale restaurant. Email, call or drop off resume. careers@ blackforestrestaurant.com 250-342-9417.

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.

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.

Please email classified ads to info@columbiavalleypioneer.com

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 27 Currently seeking a

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT for our local cabinet and custom woodworking facility. Duties to include assembly and finishing. Looking for an energetic and organized person who understands the importance of delivering a product of outstanding quality.

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

RMV

publications

Account Manager & Distributor We seek a professional, motivated and community minded salesperson to represent Where Canadian Rockies maps and online publications. Additional duties can include distribution of BC Rockies maps and brochures.

Tourism industry and advertising sales experience would be assets. This is a flexible position that pays an hourly wage and vehicle allowance for distribution, plus a generous commission for ad sales.

Interested candidates can email a cover letter and resume to Warren at warren@rmvpublications.com.

For more information visit rmvpublications.com or call 1.866.609.2137.

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 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 at 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)

Follow us on…

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

Snow Plow Drivers and Skidsteer Operators for the winter season. Experience preferred but not necessary. Must have clean driver’s abstract.

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

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.

All those applying must be able to have fun!

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

Administrative/Logistics Assistant Eagle-Eye Tours is based in Windermere and is Canada’s largest birding tour operator, offering 40+ tours worldwide each year. To keep the show on the road, we need someone who can handle correspondence with our clients and help pull these tours off without a hitch. This is a long-term position of approximately 30 hours/week (somewhat flexible to meet your needs). You will have a variety of tasks to keep you busy from researching hotels in Australia to assembling and sending out packages for our trips to the Arctic. This office-based job requires that you can manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Core responsibilities include: • Client correspondence (inquiries, invoicing, etc.)

• Website and database maintenance • Logistics (online research and booking of hotels, vehicles, and flights) Requirements include: • Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, email) • Ability to work independently • Excellent customer service skills • Excellent communication skills (written and oral) • Rigourous attention to detail and strong organizational skills • Ability to manage competing priorities • An interest in travel Additional beneficial skills or experience could include: • Graphic design • Marketing (web or print) • Bookkeeping • An interest in birds and birding We offer a competitive wage, flexibility, interesting work, and a collegial positive work environment. We anticipate work beginning early to mid November.

Please submit your resume and a brief story about a personal travel experience by October 27th to travel@eagle-eye.com. Ph: 250-342-8640

Eagle-Eye Tours Pioneer Newspaper @PioneerNewsTip

North Star Hardware & Building Supplies Ltd.

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

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

Wage negotiable based on experience.

Email resumes to chris@nstarhw.ca

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.

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

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Join our winning team!

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

CONTROLLER – FULL TIME, YEAR ROUND The Controller performs a wide range of duties including some or all of the following: • Develop and maintain timely and accurate weekly/monthly financial statements

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Meat Cutter

Full-time opportunities with a long standing local company located in Salmon Arm, BC, on the beautiful Shuswap Lake. Candidates should be experienced Meat Cutters who would like to grow and advance their careers with Askew’s Foods.

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PARTS PERSON required for a growing progressive auto/ industrial supplier. Experienced applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowances. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com.

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SERVICE DEPARTMENT

Personnel required. Busy expanding Chrysler dealership 40 minutes from Edmonton looking for individuals to fill the following position: Journeyman Automotive Service Technicians.

Flat rate system. Wages commensurate with training level and experience. Chrysler experience preferred but not essential, apprentices considered. Apply in person or by writing to: Brown’s Chrysler Ltd., 10447 - 104 Ave., Westlock, AB, T7P 2E4. 1-888-349-5566.

Fax: 1-780-349-6493. Attention: Dale Marshall or email: dfm@ brownschrysler.com.

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Room Attendant/Housekeeping

WANTED: VW dune buggy with fiberglass body. 604-883-9768.

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.

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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.

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The ever-changing night sky Valley Skies

By Brian Fenerty Pioneer Columnist Is North up? Or is North down? It’s “up” on many (not all) maps, but it’s down as in “down river” — our river — until the Big Bend (who remembers that long drive before swinging south?). Anyway, my past columns have often looked south, west or east. Now it’s time to refresh ourselves with downriver constellations that seem to slowly spin up around the North Star.

Some or most items on the sky chart you’ve seen before. Maybe some items you haven’t checked yet, such as the two-inone galaxies viewed up and over from the Big Dipper, Kemble’s sparkling Cascade found clockwise along a line from Cassiopeia, or the faint head of the Great Bear, just noticeable on very dark clear nights.

Watching constellations rotate counterclockwise can show how a familiar constellation can sometimes look so different at a different time of night (or season).

Remember, it’s actually our mountains, our valley and us who quickly rotate eastward. Maybe a local school class can figure out how fast we move eastward at our latitude as the world spins? Send in your calculations. Years ago, I did it in

miles per hour and the word “hundreds” comes to mind! Good thing we are all moving together.

Also, watch for the ISStation (International Space Station) in a few upcoming evenings, news of a possible meteor shower on Mars(!) and a partial solar eclipse on Thursday, October 23rd. Don’t look at the sun directly, however. Really — don’t. A telescope neighbour may have a modern solar filter, or the easiest thing to do is poke a tiny hole in a piece of cardboard and project a safer small image onto a wall.

Brian Fenerty is a member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Contact him at fenertyb@telus.net.

Rockies player profile

#10 Kellen Marchand Canal Flats native Kellen Marchand is a tenacious 19-yearold winger who has returned to the Columbia Valley Rockies lineup after more than a full season out of the game. Kellen suffered a major concussion as a result of a hit from behind just 15 games into the 2012/13 season. This is his second comeback after being sidelined after 36 games in the 2011/12 season with a torn meniscus. He decided that he really wasn’t ready to give up hockey and attended the Rockies spring camp where he was signed. “It feels awesome to be

back,” Kellen says. “Hockey is so much fun and it’s great to get to know new guys.” He also says that this year’s team is a good squad and he’s happy to be part of it.

Kellen is not the only hockey player in the Marchand family as his 16-year-old sister Allissa is in Nelson playing with the Kootenay Major Midget team.

Kellen graduated from David Thompson Secondary School in 2013 and says that although he’s not ready to go to work yet, he will eventually pursue a career as an electrician.

Things to keep in mind when living in cougar country WildSafeBC

By Kara Haugseth WildSafeBC Co-ordinator Wildlife Sightings in and around our communities: • Notice: The Invermere municipal transfer station has been closed until November 30th due to very high bear activity. Please bring your household garbage to the Windermere landfill (at no cost), or place it out no earlier than 8 a.m. on curbside collection days.

• A large black bear was sighted on September 22nd in backyards directly above the transfer station in Invermere.

• A black bear was spotted in Wilmer on September 23rd.

As the fall is such a busy time for bear activity, it is easy to forget that there are many other species of wildlife that share our valley and are affected by human attractants.

One such species that often finds itself in conflict is the cougar. Most cougars that come into conflict with humans are young animals that have not yet learned how to hunt effectively in the wild.

Also known as the puma, mountain lion, or panther, cougars have one of the widest distributions of any mammal in the Americas. One of a cougar’s primary food sources is deer, which makes Invermere and Radium a point of interest for cougars due to the high urban deer population.

Because of this, managing attractants to control deer goes a long way towards keeping cougars out of our communities as well. Never feed deer. Chase them from your yard to discourage them from hanging around. House pets are unfortunately another major attractant for a passing cougar.

Keeping pets and pet food indoors will reduce the likelihood a cougar will stick around.

Cougars are carnivorous and, in the rare cases where they have attacked a human, it is most always a predatory attack. To ensure your safety when travelling in Cougar Country or during a cougar encounter, here are some tips to keep in mind: • Keep children close by.

• If you spot a cougar watching you, maintain eye contact and speak to it in a loud, firm voice.

• Keep an extra close watch when hiking during dusk and dawn — a cougar’s choice hunting times.

• If the cougar attacks, fight back as hard as you can!

Use sticks, rocks, or anything at hand to protect yourself.

Once the cougar sees you as a threat, there is a very high chance they will back down.

WildSafeBC gratefully acknowledges funding by Columbia Basin Trust, the MOE and the Communities of Invermere and Radium. To report any wildlife sightings in our communities call the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277. For more solutions check out the WildSafeBC website www. wildsafebc.com, and our Facebook page at “WildSafeBC Columbia Valley”.

For more information on WildSafeBC contact: Kara Haugseth, WildSafeBC Community Coordinator (1-250342-9281 EXT.1226), invermere@wildsafebc.com or radium@wildsafebc.com Kara Haugseth is the WildSafeBC Community Co-ordinator and can be contacted at 250-688-056, invermere@wildsafebc.com or radium@wildsafebc.com.

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Shifting into winter gear As usual, the annual Windermere Valley Ski Swap at the Invermere Community Hall on Saturday, October 11th attracted hordes of hungry skiers and snowboarders ready to snap up amazing deals for the coming ski season.

Photos by Dan Walton

Send a message to 2114 this Saturday night at Pynelogs

By Jami Scheffer CV Arts Pynelogs is 100 years old… or should we say “young” since this grand old building still stands as a vibrant and important community facility and will continue to serve as a cultural hub for the next 100 years.

CV Arts is hosting the party, “Message to the Next Century” at Pynelogs this coming Saturday, October 18th at 7 p.m. to send a message to 2114. We will be launching the Time Capsule that will be scheduled to open on October 18th, 2114, when Pynelogs will celebrate its 200th birthday.

Guests of this event will have a chance to script a note and have a photo taken with the Time Capsule, which will be inserted into this ceramic container. Other events of the evening will include live music from local band the Dandelions, ghost tours of Pynelogs, a silent auction along with a cash bar and appetizers.

The silent auction items range from great art, great food, great wine and great music! The art pieces up for auction include original pieces from Egbert Oudendag — an accomplished, prolific and dedicated lifetime painter from an infamous group of 1970s West Coast artists — and Treva Burton, who was well-known in the Columbia Valley for her art and the many years she held the Treva Burton Art Show at Strands. Other items include Tinhorn Creek Vineyard Guest House and Wine Package, Golf and CasaVino Package and a “Your-House Kitchen Party with From Scratch” — an evening at your home where From Scratch Chefs will lead the guests through the planning and preparing of the menu. All proceeds of the auction will go towards the Pynelogs Preservation Fund.

Plan to come down to Pynelogs around 7 p.m. on SatFRAMED FUNDRAISING —This painting urday October 18th.

by Egbert Oudendag will be one of the auction Bring your family and friends and be part of this auspipieces at this Saturday’s Time Capsule party. cious event to honour a grand old community building and

Image submitted send off your Message to the Next Century.

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Valley Churches

FAITH

Prayer in the face of trouble

By Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman St. Peter’s Lutheran Mission of Invermere News programs tell stories of sickness, death and sorrow as the Ebola virus infects more and more people in West Africa. Thousands of people have died and thousands more are infected.

There are survivors, many of them children orphaned by the disease. Health care workers struggle courageously to treat the sick. Governments rush to educate their people and limit the contagion.

The stories chill our hearts. They fill our minds with questions: Why is this happening? Can this virus reach us? Will our hospitals be able to treat people successfully? What else can we do for people who are presently threatened?

It may seem like a small thing in the face of such a big crisis, but we can pray. A prayer from the Bible is a good starting place: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, Though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.

There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High.

God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns.

The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts.

The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.

Come, behold the works of the LORD, how he has brought desolations on the earth.

He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the chariots with fire.

“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”

The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.

(Psalm 46) In times of ease and prosperity, we may feel secure, depending on ourselves alone. Threatened by want and danger, we enter the dark side of self-sufficiency; we feel vulnerable and weak; we begin to realize the blessing of good neighbours, people we count on for help, people we can help. And we may also discover God waiting in the darkness, ready to show us His care, His strength, and His help. He, who saved Israel from Egyptian slavery and kept His promise of a Saviour for all by sending His Son Jesus to us, knows our needs and invites us to make them known to Him in prayers — words born out of need for and trust in His help.

O God, come to the aid of our neighbours in West Africa. Stem the flood of disease, death, fear and sorrow that rages there. Grant success to all who strive to end the epidemic. Comfort the survivors and set the lonely in new families. Help us to do what we can. Amen.

Magnetic moraine Cobalt Lake in Bugaboo Provincial Park experienced a light dusting of snow over the Thanksgiving weekend on Sunday, October 15th, which made its stark, metallic-like colour appear even more dramatic than usual against the frosty surroundings.

Photo by Nicole Trigg

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH

Sunday, October 19th 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction.. “Grace Lessons”...our Intern Pastor, Jordan Tjart ministering. “K.I.D.S.: Church, for children Age 3 to Grade 1; and Grades 2 - 6, during the Morning Service.

Pastor Trevor Hagan 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org

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

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

Let’s Make Cancer History

www.cancer.ca

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PIONEER ON THE ROAD Travel time Travel World, our local travel agency in Invermere, has generously donated a night at a Calgary hotel and two tickets to a Calgary Flames game to the winner of our annual Pioneer Travel Photo Contest.

Simply take a copy of The Pioneer with you when you are away on holidays, send us a photo with it and have it published in The Pioneer. At the end of the year, we will draw the winning name. Submit your photos online at www.columbiavalleypioneer.com, email them to info@columbiavalleypioneer.com, or drop by our office, #8, 1008-8th Ave. Invermere.

Pictured, counter-clockwise from bottom left: Steve and Vera Bristow in Bear Rock, Sedona; Dennis and Mary Lynn Schneider at the Roman Bath in Bath, England; Invermere residents Brenda Valer, Andrea Haworth, Michelle Taylor and Jacqueline Pinsonneault rode in the Kootenay Rockies Gran Fondo on Sunday, September 7th; Columere Park residents Lorine and Paul Bowers at Machu Picchu, Peru; Holly Reid, Sarah Davis and Rebecca Davis with members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders Offensive Line taken after practice at Mosaic Stadium in Regina; Stephanie O’Connor “holds” the Big Nickel in Sudbury, Ontario; Mary Tristram, Heidi Restemeyer and Lisa Tristram pose with Minnie Mouse. FRONT COVER: To take this week’s cover shot, photographer Joe Lucas used no trick photography, just a flash and a 15-second exposure.

“Just after this picture was taken, I was accosted by a wolf howling at me about 100 to 150 metres away,” said Joe. “I assumed it was at me since I was the only one around. It sounded like he was two metres away. I packed up really fast and jumped in the truck. It was pitch black and there was no one else within miles of where I was.”