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November 21, 2014 Vol. 11/Issue 47

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 1 November 21, 2014

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Invermere community librarian Leah Shoemaker came in character as the wartime cultural icon Rosie the Riveter for the Bird’s Eye View book launch party on Friday, November 14th at Pynelogs. Beside her is a model airplane handcrafted by former DTSS science teacher Bill Thompson — one of his final creative pieces for the library before his passing earlier this month.

For more on the event, see page 2.

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A novel idea On Friday, November 14th, Pynelogs Cultural Centre hosted a 1940s-themed party for Elinor Florence — former publisher of The Pioneer — who celebrated the launch of her debut novel, Bird’s Eye View.

Bird’s Eye View tells the story of a Saskatchewan girl’s involvement in aiding the Allies during World War II. Above: Period costumes were all the rage at the Pynelogs party, which marked the B.C. launch of Bird’s Eye View. Left: A long line of local fans wait patiently for author Elinor Florence to sign their personal copies of Bird’s Eye View.

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By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff As the colder months renew seasonal heating habits, homeowners are reminded to demonstrate caution.

The Invermere Fire Department has attended to two fires so far this month. On Sunday, November 2nd, the attic in an abandoned house on 10th Avenue caught fire. The cause is under investigation and appears suspicious, said Invermere fire chief Roger Ekman.

The Invermere Fire Department was busy again on Monday, November 11th, when a storage shed on 12th Avenue went up in flames. No injuries were reported from either incident.

While chimney fires can be common around this time of year, Mr. Ekman said the Invermere fire crew hasn’t responded to one in about two years. However, those who heat their homes with a fireplace should check their chimney for clogs about once every month during the winter season.

“If they do have a buildup, get it swept down,” he said. SCORCHED SHED — A storage shed fire on 12th Avenue on Smoke and carbon dioxide detectors should be November 11th is the second fire the Invermere fire department tested on a semi-annual basis. has attended to this month.

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Valley NEWS

Change not in the cards, valley votes back incumbents to make Canal Flats a better community,” said Mr. Midyette.

With Ms. Juras and Ms.Booth re-elected, the five Upper Columbia Valley seats at the RDEK board of directors will be almost unchanged, with Ms. Juras and Ms. Booth reUnofficial results are in for this past weekend’s municipal elections, and the valley has joined by acclaimed incumbent Invermere mayor Gerry Taft and acclaimed incumbent voted resoundingly to keep things the way they are, with incumbents returning to office RDEK Area G director Gerry Wilkie. Even acclaimed new Radium Hot Springs mayor Clara Reinhardt (who takes over from outgoing Radium mayor Dee Conklin) is already a in every race.

In the only mayoral race in the valley, incumbent Canal Flats mayor Ute Juras beat familiar face there, since she has acted as an alternate for Ms. Conklin at RDEK directors challenger Dean Midyette 200 votes to 83 votes. For Regional District of East Kootenay meetings in the past.

Voter turnout in Invermere — the only valley municipality to go to the polls in both (RDEK) Area F, incumbent director Wendy Booth held off newcomer Andrea Dunlop, 396 votes to 252. of the past two municipal elections — was down dramatically from the 2011 election, with 760 of 2375 eligible voters (32 per cent) voting “It’s a great feeling to be able to continue representing the residents of Area F. I’m looking forward to working this year. In the 2011 Invermere election, which had with all the community groups to be the best we can be,” “It’s great to be back. I enjoyed serving the commu- two candidates running for mayor and 11 council cansaid Ms. Booth. “I appreciate and thank all those that took nity before and I look forward to doing so again.” didates, voter turnout was 50.2 per cent with 1,112 of the time to vote, and thanks to Andrea Dunlop for putting 2,213 eligible voters casting a ballot.

Al Miller In Canal Flats, 286 of 646 (or 44 per cent) of eligible her name forward.”

District of Invermere councillor voters turned out. There was no Canal Fats vote in 2011, “It’s been an interesting ride (running for office),” when all candidates were acclaimed. The Area F vote saw said Ms. Dunlop. “I congratulate Wendy. I hope she has 649 of 2184 (30 per cent) of eligible voters turn out. a good four years and that she keeps the importance of a Invermere’s low voter turnout and lower number of candidates this year was in conpublicly-owned water system (for Windermere residents) and the value of the abattoir trast to neighbouring Kootenay communities. Golden with two mayor candidates and to the valley in mind.”

In Area F voting, Ms. Dunlop came out ahead at the Windermere and Columbia 12 councillor candidates had a 43 per cent voter turnout; Kimberley had three mayor Valley Chamber of Commerce polling stations, while Ms. Booth came out on top at the candidates, eight councillor candidates, and a 50 per cent voter turnout; Cranbrook with three mayor candidates and 16 councillor candidates had just under a 40 per cent voter Fairmont polling station, and in mail-in and advance voting.

“I’m excited, of course, and looking forward to working with the new council to fin- turnout; and Creston had five mayor candidates, 16 councillor candidates, and a 44 per ish our ongoing projects and start new ones,” said Ms. Juras, speaking of being re-elected cent voter turnout. The Upper Columbia Valley electorate’s desire to avoid change was in Canal Flats. also apparent in both councillor elections in the valley.

“Congratulations to Ute and the four councillors elected. I know they’ll work hard Continued on page 17 . . .

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• On Monday, November 10th at 5:30 p.m., the Columbia Valley Detachment responded to a single vehicle accident on Highway 93/95 south of Fairmont. A 2003 Buick operated by a 28-year-old male from Edmonton lost control of his vehicle and rolled over in the ditch. No injuries to the driver or passengers. The driver was charged with fail to keep right under the Motor Vehicle Act. • On Tuesday, November 11th at 9:57 p.m., Horsethief Pub reported that two males in their 30s described as East Indians walked out of the bar without paying a bill. Further investigation from viewing surveillance tapes showed one of the males also stealing liquor from the beer and wine store next to the pub. It is believed that the males may have been associated with a semi that may have broken down.

• On Thursday, November 13th at 9:55 p.m., as a result of a speeding infraction on 13th Street and 10th Avenue, a ‘98 Ford Expedition driven by a 44-year-old male from Invermere was checked. The check revealed that the licence plate was misused and the driver was charged with driving without insurance. The vehicle was towed and the plates seized.

• On Friday, November 14th, the detachment received reports of punctured tires in the 4800 block of Radium Blvd. in Radium. Anyone with information is requested to

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• On Saturday, November 15th at 7:15 p.m., detachment members attended to an accident involving a SUV and deer on Highway 93/95 at Dry Gulch. The SUV sustained frontend damage. The driver was not injured.

• On Sunday, November 16th at 11:38 a.m., the detachment received a complaint of hit and run on Highway 93/95 in Canal Flats. A vehicle was reported to have spun out in the parking lot of Gas Plus, striking a gas pump. The vehicle had departed the scene. The driver of the SUV later contacted the detachment to report the accident. An accident report was completed and provided to the owner of Gas Plus.

• On Sunday, November 16th at 6:30 p.m., the detachment received a complaint of break and enter to a residence in the 300 block of 13th Street. Entry was gained via the front door. Considerable damage was done in the residence. Beer bottle glass was strewn about the house.

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ELECTION By the numbers

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Coun. Al Miller Votes: 522

Coun. Greg Anderson Votes: 547

Coun. Paul Denchuck Votes: 453

Kayja Becker Ran for Councillor Votes:429 453 Votes:

Amber Byklum SD 6 Area 4 Trustee Votes: 482

Cory Stanbury Ran for Area 4 Trustee Votes: 289

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Full steam ahead

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff

Following the municipal election, the political landscape of the Columbia Valley has hardly changed. Every incumbent was voted back in, and the league of Columbia Valley directors is virtually unchanged (as pointed out in the election story starting on page 3, acclaimed Radium mayor Clara Reinhardt is already a familiar face at the Regional District of East Kootenay board table).

What this means is the valley-wide initiatives that have gained traction over the last three years will continue to pick up steam and forge ahead. The Windermere District Farmers’ Institute abbatoir, the Columbia Valley Directed Funds Committee, the push for integrated valley-wide visitor services and destination tourism marketing, the Columbia Valley Cultural Tourism Association, the multi-use community centre in Invermere, the Columbia Valley Recreation Service Area... these efforts and more, which focus on the Columbia Valley as a whole with its separate moving parts working together, will continue to find support and funding, and keep the momentum alive.

A few subtle differences are bound to be noticed, however. Canal Flats incomers Erin Gornik and Karl Sterzer, and Radium rookie Tyler McCauley, will hopefully galvanize their respective councils with some fresh energy and new, innovative ideas. And whereas the last District of Invermere council was perceived as “antiJumbo” (either opposed to the municipality or the resort itself ) because of the 3:2 dynamic of Gerry Taft, Spring Hawes and Paul Denchuk uniting against the more moderate, pro-development stance of Justin Atterbury and Greg Anderson, the re-introduction of Al Miller flips that ratio, undoubtedly lending to a less controversial and more business-friendly approach should the Environmental Assessment Office give the resort the green light. Mr. Miller’s return also guarantees Invermere an experienced council unhindered by the learning curve incoming councillors usually require. Some are bemoaning the fact that no women are represented on this council. Why more women didn’t run is indicative of either a complete lack of interest, or a complete lack of confidence — something that will hopefully be rectified in the future.

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Fire department’s efforts appreciated Dear Editor and Readers: I would like to express my sincere thank you to our local fire department.

A little over a week ago, the vacant house beside mine caught on fire. The response from our local fire department was absolutely amazing.

They were there before I was even aware that it was on fire.

They were extremely organized and came out in full force as they realized the seriousness of the location with houses, apartment buildings and many old fir trees in close proximity.

Most of the men are volunteers and they spent

many hours fighting the blaze and containing it.

Some of them stayed until 6:30 in the morning to ensure that it was indeed out.

My appreciation for the dedication and hard work that goes into making a fire department in such a small community so efficient has tripled after seeing them in action.

Hats off to each and everyone who works and volunteers to help keep our community safe. Thank you so much for doing such a wonderful job.

Respectfully, Arlee Romane Invermere

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I am writing in response to the letter

by Rod Gibbons published in The Pioneer on November 14th. I am a resident of Invermere, a self-employed ski and mountain guide who, at 66 years of age, still guides powder skiers and ski mountaineers, six to seven days a week all winter long. My private clients come mainly from Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Great Britain, Sweden, the USA and Canada. Some have done two trips a year with me for over 25 years now.

I have done extensive ski guiding with helicopters and without them, in Canada and in the Alps. My accomplishments as the only Canadian-born mountain guide with over 30 plus years of ski and mountain guiding in the Alps and my off-piste powder skiing adventures are well-documented. I have also guided powder skiers for CMH Heli-skiing in the Bugaboos, in the Cariboos and, during my last winter in 1981/82, as assistant manager at CMH Panorama Heli-skiing, long before it was called RK Heli-ski.

I believe that the statements made in the media by the RK Heli-ski employees should be seen as part of the campaign of intimidation that started with the lawsuit against the Jumbo Glacier Resort project following the Environmental Certificate of 2004. One should ask why, if the resort village were in an avalanche path, this was not brought up at that time — a perfect opportunity lost.

The truth is that the RK representatives are equivocating between the location of the day lodge for the skiers, and the resort village itself. The day lodge is close to an avalanche path (but not in an existing avalanche path), but the risk is vastly exaggerated because one can easily see that the risk could be monitored or mitigated by skiing on the slopes, and with controlled avalanche release systems. The resort village

itself happens to be not only outside the potential zone of influence of avalanches, but also where RK Heli-Ski has testified it does most of the skiing and pick ups because it is the most protected area of the entire upper Jumbo Creek Valley.

Regarding the difficulty of successful avalanche monitoring and protection as if it were a very uncertain art, I very much disagree. I wish to add that I also understand that Karl Ernst, an expert in avalanche danger mitigation in B.C., is among those who do not agree with Rod Gibbons. Avalanche prevention and mitigation is successfully practised at most ski areas in North America and in Europe, and it will be easy to do it successfully at Jumbo Glacier Resort where necessary, as in the other ski areas.

In my 30 plus years of guiding throughout the entire Alps, I have seen many alpine villages located in far more inhospitable avalanche terrain than that witnessed in Jumbo Creek. Just Google villages like Andermatt, Davos, Saas Fee, St. Christoph am Arlberg, Zuers and St. Anton am Arlberg, and Val d’Isere in France, and the list goes on and on. These villages have survived for over hundreds of years with elementary mitigation measures and, as soon as they had explosives, they started to release threatening avalanches before they became harmful to their villages. Finally, let me note that Cliff Hotel at Snowbird in Utah was designed and is successfully operated at the bottom of a big avalanche path. There are innumerable examples of successful avalanche monitoring, prevention and mitigation where necessary, and a just a little more information will counter this disappointing intimidation campaign.

Sincerely, John W. Hogg Member in good standing of the Association of Swiss Mountain Guides Invermere

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cyclists, and that signs and a few other minor details, which could not be completed this fall, will be done soon.

With considerable progress in recent “It’s totally incorrect to say there’s months, work on upgrades to the Mt. been no consultation. There’s quite a bit Swansea trail is almost complete. Those that’s occurred with different stakeholder vounteers involved are calling the project groups and various levels of government a big success. The changes, however, have and it was a lengthy process,” said Mr. upset some hikers, with complaints cenLammerse. tred around sections of the old trail being Proposals for the trial work went decommissioned. through referral processes in 2007 and “There are few easily-accessible chal2012, which involved consulting with lenging hiking trails and this one (the old stakeholder groups, other affected agenhiking route up Swansea) was one of the cies and First Nations groups, said local best. I find it really sad that it has to be Recreation Sites and Trail B.C. recreation decommissioned. I don’t see why the old officer Aina Cernenoks. trail and new trail can’t co-exist,” said fre- TRAIL TURFED — The popu“The improvements have always lar hiking trail at the bottom of quent Swansea hiker Dallas Husar. been to provide more sustainable routes.

“As a fairly regular user of the hiking the Mt. Swansea ridgeline has Trails that go straight up are not sustaintrail at Swansea, I was shocked to see the been decommissioned in favour able and some of the old trails were built new shared trail a few weeks ago on the of a winding trail with a very without authority, had poor layout and lower portion. To my recollection, there easy grade. Photo by Nicole Trigg would not have stood the test of time,” was no public consultation before the work commenced, said Ms. Cernenoks. “The rerouting was done to provide a and now there’s a trail in place that really caters to one sustainable grade, to eliminate the problems we had with particular user group,” said hiker Lindsay McPherson. erosion, and to minimize, as much as possible, the dis“There’s no signage at the beginning of the trail explaining tance the trail goes through the provincially designated the recent work. The old trail has been destroyed, but if wildlife habitat area (meant to protect flammulated owls this is part of a larger rehabilitation and erosion preven- and bighorn sheep, among other species).” tion plan, you would have no idea because it looks pretty All the stakeholder groups as well as a goverment bad right now.” wildlife biologist were involved in the layout of the reMs. McPherson added that she feels hikers are poten- routing, and hikers and trail runners voiced input through tially at risk from downhill cyclists on the trail. the Summit Trail Makers’ Society and the Invermere trail According to Columbia Valley Cycling Society di- running club, she said. rector David Lammerse, the new trail is a multi-use trail “We’re finding the middle ground. Change is hard for catering to all user groups, not just cyclists, and was a col- some people to accept. If people are unhappy, they should laborative effort by the Ministry of Forests Land and Nat- join one of these clubs and join in the planning.” ural Resource Operation’s Recreation Trail and Sites B.C., The trail work involved scarifying, rehabilitating and the Columbia Valley Cycling Society, the Summit Trail re-seeding some sections of the old trail, and both Ms. Makers’ Society, the Invermere trail running club and the Cernenoks and Mr. Lammerse are asking the public to Hang Gliding and Para Gliding Association of Canada. please respect the new trail route.

“Essentially the trail is a compromise. We left some “If people just walk wherever they want, soon they’ll places straight that cyclist wanted to change because we recreate what was already there, which was, in places, a know that’s what hikers wanted in those spots. We tried badly eroded slope,” said Mr. Lammerse. to reduce the number of switchbacks and make it a reaFuture work may include short spur trails (off the sonable hiking trail. It is pretty hard to please absolutely main trail) to scenic viewpoints constructed by the Sumeverybody. Some hikers and runners love it, others don’t. mit Trail Makers’ Society, as well as an easy downhill bike Some cyclists love it, others don’t,” he said. trail to help eliminate the temptation of intermediate and Mr. Lammerse added that downhill bikers shouldn’t novice bikers to ride down the main trail. The project repose a risk since the trail is meant to be only ridden up by ceived roughly $100,000 in federal funding.

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Dear Columbia Valley Residents; Everyone from time-to-time needs a helping hand.

The C.V. Christmas Bureau believes that everyone deserves a special Christmas dinner without the added stress and financial burden that often comes with the holidays.

SPONSORS: You can sponsor a local individual or family by providing a food gift card and small gift box. To register please call Angie at 250-342-2611 or email cvcb@shaw.ca. You can help by visiting one of the Angel Trees to donate a gift to a child. Trees are located at Home Hardware, Dairy Queen and Kootenay Savings Credit Union, Invermere. Please return the wrapped and labeled gifts to the store by Thursday, December 11th.

REQUESTS: Do you need a little help this season? The CVCB is ready to accept request forms for food gift cards and angel gifts for the 2014 Christmas season. Forms are available at the following locations: The Family Resource Ctr., Ministry of Children and Family Development, Shuswap Band Office, Akisqnuk Health Centre or call 250-342-2611.

✳The Columbia Valley Christmas Bureau is not in partnership or affiliated with the Columbia Valley Food Bank, and therefore does not have access to the recent generous inheritance they received.

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What’s Happening in the Columbia Valley

Music • visual arts • dining • Bar Scene • entertainment • performance ARTS MOVIE REVIEW

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A fest for the senses

Out & About

One of North America’s premiere environmental and adventure film festivals is coming to Invermere.

On November 28th and 29th, the 2014 Wild & Scenic Film Festival World Tour will be taking over the Invermere Community Hall, and a special Saturday night presentation by world renowned alpinist and guide Barry Blanchard will top the weekend off. See page 12 for more details.

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

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Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.

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Music • visual arts • dining • Bar Scene • entertainment • performance ARTS

Movie Review: Sin City: A Dame to Kill For Reviewed by Dean Midyette A star-studded ensemble cast, including Mickey Rourke, Josh Brolin, Joseph Gordon-Leavitt, Lady Gaga, Bruce Willis and Jessica Alba, and an engaging story line await in Sin City: A Dame to Kill For. Based on Frank Miller’s graphic novel series and co-directed by Miller and Robert Rodriguez, Sin City 2 takes us back to noir-styled Basin City, a heartless island of killers, adulterers and criminals where only the most cunning survive.

Stylized to mirror the graphic novels, this live-action semi-animated offering meshes

a number of vignettes through the interactions of the characters, whose desperation and immorality stain the silver screen like splashes from blood-drenched puddles.

A cold and snowy Saturday night, replete with shadows and nefarious plots, sets the stage for the exploration of our most basal emotions, except the characters within the film lack the social reins imposed on us from birth. Rather, it is the reptilian part our protagonists’ brains that drive the action. Witness Marv (Rourke), a bullet-headed sociopath tracing the blurry lines of a previous night’s alcohol-fueled adventure, and Johnny (Gordon-Leavitt), an aggressive gambler who isn’t playing with a full deck with a passion for violence and burlesque, and Nancy (Alba), who sees ghosts and self-medicates whilst

spiraling toward chaos.

Central to the movie is the story of Ava Lord (Eva Green), notable with her glowing emerald eyes and sanguinary lips, who uses her sexuality to ensnare would-be Lotharios into willing puppets enacting her every subliminal request. Key to her Machiavellian plot to become the richest woman in Sin City is Dwight (Josh Brolin), who succumbs to her feminine wiles and perpetrates a vicious murder only to have his heartstrings snapped like fingers levered between the steel teeth of pliers.

Utterly enjoyable, but not for the faint of heart, this film is sin-tilating, sin-sual, and sinfully addictive.

RATING: 9.5 OUT OF 10 HEADS

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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, November 21st • 6 p.m.: ICAN’s 3rd annual Raise the Woof! Comedy Show and Dinner at the Invermere Community Hall.

Silent and live auction, games and surprises. Tickets $50, all proceeds go towards ICAN’s Rescue and Adoption Facility. Confirmed comedian line up includes Alex Wood, James Uloth and headliner Cory Mack.

Saturday, November 22nd • 10 a.m.: Christmas Silent Auction. Dozens of auction items at the Invermere Public Library. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, all funds raised support library programs. Auction bids close at 12 noon, December 6th.

• 10 a.m.: Craft and home business sale at the Canal Flats Civic Centre. Lunch available. For more information or to book a table call 250-349-5447 or email kflowers@ shaw.ca • 6 - 9 p.m.: Invermere Light Up Night. Invermere will host its annual holiday festival that includes a Santa Claus parade, entertainment, live music, late night shopping, Santa’s Den (professional photos available; proceeds to Family Resource Centre) and much more.

Bring your food bank donations to Invermere Food Bank, BC Ambulance will be picking them up along the parade route or Cram the Cruiser in Pothole Park.

• 6 - 11 p.m.: SYC. Join us for a foosball tournament.

Sunday, November 23rd • Charity Shoot/5-Stand at the Lake Windermere District Rod & Gun Club. For more info, visit www. lwdrodgun.com or call 250-341-3254.

• 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Sports Day in Canada at the Invermere District Curling Centre. Free drop-in learn to

curl workshop. Bring clean indoor shoes and a sense of adventure. Ages 8 to 98 all levels and abilities welcome.

Email invermerecurling@shaw.ca if more info required.

Tuesday, November 25th • 5 - 9 p.m.: SYC. Join us for wifi, Netflix and video games.

• 6 p.m.: Panorama Foundation AGM at Chopper Landing - RK Heliski at Panorama Mountain Village.

Everyone Welcome!

• 6 - 7:30 p.m.: Lego Club every Tuesday at the Radium Hot Springs Library. Ages 5 and up.

Wednesday, November 26th • 11:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Valley Gogo Sisters meet at Columbia Garden Village activity room. Viewing of a new DVD of the African Grandmothers Tribunal meeting starts at 12 p.m. New members welcome, call Sherry 250- 342- 9733.

the Invermere Community Hall brought to you by Wildsight Invermere, Saturday night special guest presentation and films: Barry Blanchard, Canada’s top alpinist and author. For more information visit Invermere@wildsight.ca or wildsight.ca/invermere.

• 8 p.m.: SYC. Join us for movie night.

Sunday, November 30th • 2 p.m.: Movember Mile! Mustaches and Underwear!

Real and not so real mustaches and by tradition in your underwear, please keep it family friendly! Starting from Crazy Soles, a 1 mile jog/walk (x3 loops around downtown). To fundraise and raise awareness about Men’s health, specifically prostate cancer. For more information contact Beva at Crazy Soles crazysoles@ telus.net.

Wednesday, December 3rd

• 5 - 9 p.m.: SYC. Join us for November birthdays and cake.

• 7 p.m.: Wings Over the Rockies AGM at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre.The meeting will be followed by refreshments. Everyone welcome.

Friday, November 28th

Friday, December 5th

• 12 p.m.: Soup lunch at the Edgewater Legion. $6. Last Friday of each month.

• 7- 10 p.m.: Wild and Scenic Film Festival, at the Invermere Community Hall brought to you by Wildsight Invermere. The festival will feature 15 environmental and adventure films that illustrate the Earth’s beauty, the challenges facing our planet, and the work communities around the world are doing to protect the environment.

For more information visit Invermere@wildsight.ca or wildsight.ca/invermere.

• 7 p.m.: SYC. Join us for manhunt.

• 4 - 8 p.m.: Christmas Craft Fair at the Invermere Community Hall. Entry fee $2 donation to the Windermere Child Care Society or a donation to the Invermere Food Bank.

• 6:30 p.m.: 1st Butterfly Tree of Lights at Lion’s Hall in Invermere. Join us as we light the butterfly tree. A Windermere Valley District Lions and the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley fundraising event.

Poems, music, cookies and warm drinks, and the tree of remembrance will be lit.

Saturday, November 29th

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

• Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Thursday, November 27th

• 9 - 11:30 a.m.: Bat House Building Workshop #1 at the Radium Seniors Hall, 4863 Stanley Street. Must pre-register at invermere@wildsight.ca or call 250-3416898. $20/box. All ages welcome.

12 - 1 p.m.: Free talk on bat conservation at the Radium Seniors Hall, 4863 Stanley Street. All ages welcome.

• 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Headwaters Art Society Presents A Winter Art Show and Sale. Refreshments and treats.

Canal Flats Civic Center 8911 Dunn Street, Canal Flats.

• 2 - 4:30 p.m.: Bat House Building Workshop #2 at the Radium Seniors Hall, 4863 Stanley Street. Must pre-register at invermere@wildsight.ca or call 250-3416898. $20/box. All ages welcome.

• 6 - 10 p.m.: Wild and Scenic Film Festival, at

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• Saturday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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

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Wild and scenic films to roll

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff The Invermere Community Hall will become a cinema for the Wild and Scenic Film Festival next weekend.

The event has been organized by Wildsight, and will project 15 films onto a big screen on Friday, November 28th and Saturday, November 29th. On the latter date, alpinist Barry Blanchard from Canmore — who’s spent nearly 3,000 days of his life mountain guiding — will be presenting as the guest of honour. Based on his new book, The Calling: A Life Rocked by Mountains, Mr. Blanchard will offer a multi-media show.

Similarly, the featured films will focus largely around outdoor recreation, ecology, and activism. Bound by no corporate cookie-cutters, these independently-made productions by trailblazing filmmakers will intrigue anybody who enjoys life in the mountains. From people living off the grid to spending every day climbing, to challenging the value of hydroelectric dams, each film offers a fascinating take on the relationships between humans and nature. Shot throughout Canada and the U.S. (with one film dipping into Ecuador), the assortment of films ranges between two and 46 minutes in length.

“The Wild and Scenic Film Festival will not only take you to some of the most remote and beautiful places on

Invermere lights up for the holidays

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff Invermere’s about to get its glow on for the holiday season.

The annual Light Up Night is happening on Saturday, November 22nd, when the streets of downtown will be lined with families watching the annual Santa Claus Parade, which will lead to seasonal festivities at Pothole Park.

“As a a family festival, it’s a nice kickoff to the holiday season,” said District of Invermere events coordinator Theresa Wood.

And in the spirit of the season, families will have the chance to help out the Columbia Valley Food Bank, which will be collecting donations along the parade route with the help of BC Ambulance, and then later at Pothole Park with the RCMP detach-

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From the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena, the parade will begin its crawl through the downtown core towards Pothole Park at 6 p.m. where, for the first time, the District of Invermere will hold a tree lighting for the large decorative tree on display for the holidays.

Other Light Up festivities at the park will include live music, free hot chocolate and treats, fire pits, and a Santa’s Den for all the kids who want their photograph taken with St. Nick. Be sure to get there between 6:45 and 8 p.m. — all proceeds from the photos will go to the Family Resource Centre.

Ms. Wood reminds participants and spectators to dress warmly, and said that everybody in the valley will enjoy the event — especially the children.

“Our parade happens at night, which is pretty unique,” said Ms. Wood. “All the floats are lit up. It will be super festive.”

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the planet, but also instil a deep appreciation and sense of wonder for the natural world that surrounds and supports us,” said Wildsight Invermere president Baiba Morrow.

Creature comforts will be ample at the screenings, with a cash bar both nights and pizza from Peppi’s on Saturday. And big gifts, from Patagonia gear to a glider flight with the Invermere Soaring Centre, will be given away to the winners of the door and raffle prizes.

Attendance costs $25 to attend both nights or — for single-day passes — $15 for Friday and $20 for Saturday.

Wildsight members are entitled to $5 discounts on any purchase. Children under 12 can take part in one night for $8 or both for $10. A special offer has been made for anyone interested in becoming a Wildsight member, with a $30 package which includes a pass to the festival, a gift from Kicking Horse Coffee, and a lifetime Wildsight membership.

On Friday, doors open at 7 p.m. and the films run from 7:30 to 10 p.m. On Saturday, doors open at 6 p.m. with Mr. Blanchard’s presentation starting at 7 p.m., followed by films and a book signing.

To get your tickets or to find out more about the feature films, visit www.wildsight.ca/wildandscenic.

Film fest tickets and raffle tickets will also be sold at AG Foods on Saturday, November 22nd from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Adult Ugly Sweater and Holiday Crafts Wednesday, December 3rd, 6-8 p.m.

Holiday Craft Extravaganza for K-4 Friday, Dec. 12th 2-4 p.m. (please pre-register)

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Rockies player profile

#15 Ryan Lawson

Rock musical re-created Nelson’s Elephant Mountain Music Theatre was in town to show off their performance of the Broadway musical RENT at the David Thompson Secondary School theatre on Saturday, November 15th.

Photo by Dan Walton

Speedy forward Ryan Lawson is now wearing the “C” for the Columbia Valley Rockies. In his second year with the team, he says it feels good and that he is ready to take on the extra responsibility that the role of captain entails. He’s also quick to recognize the good leaders wearing the A who are there to help him out.

Last season Lawson suffered a bad shoulder injury, which sidelined him after just 24 games and resulted in surgery in April.

He says it feels really good now and that shows on the ice and in the stats, where he has earned almost a point a game so far (21 points in 23 games). Lawson says this team has a lot of potential.

“Lots of the players know each other and they’re starting to gel with the rest of the team and we’re heading in the right direction,” he adds.

The nineteen-year-old comes to the Columbia Valley from Kelowna where he started playing hockey at the age of six.

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YOUR MONEY

Should retirees file tax returns?

Some retirees who have limited income sources, or those who know they don’t owe any tax, will avoid filing a tax return. This may seem logical, but can actually end up being a poor financial decision.

In fact, all retirees should file a tax return. Here are some of the reasons why.

Income-tested benefits Those receiving income-tested benefits should always file a tax return. This is because one’s continued participation in these programs is determined by their income, and failing to file a return could cause a loss of benefits, or income disruption. Notable income-tested benefits include the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), the Allowance, and the GST/HST credit, among others. In the case of the GIS or Allowance, failure to file a tax return by April 30th will result in having to re-apply for benefits.

The GST/HST credit must be applied for annually, and is only available for those who filed their most recent tax return, even if they did not receive any income in the year.

In British Columbia, people might also qualify for the British Columbia Low Income Climate Action Tax Credit. This is a quarterly amount paid along with one’s GST/HST credit, and is only available to those who file a tax return.

Pension income People who receive income from an eligible pension, su-

perannuation, Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) or registered annuity may be able to claim up to $2,000 for the pension income amount. This credit essentially makes the first $2,000 of one’s pension income tax-free.

Additionally, those who receive eligible pension income may be able to split this income with their spouse or common-law partner. This usually makes the most sense for retirees who have a significant difference in their taxable incomes due to pension income.

Age amount Canadians who are 65 years of age or older can claim the age amount on their tax return if their net income is less than a certain amount. For 2013, this amount was $80,256. The age amount can provide significant savings. Those who had net income of $34,562 or less in 2013 would qualify for a credit of $6,854. Those who earned between $34,562 and $80,256 would have to calculate their claim.

People who suffer or are expected to suffer from a prolonged illness or impairment for at least 12 months may qualify for the Disability Tax Credit. As it can be a complicated process, consulting a doctor to determine eligibility would be prudent.

Those who require the services of others may claim attendant care expenses. These include salaries and wages paid for in-home care, nursing or senior’s home expenses, and other services such as housekeeping, laundry and transportation. Additionally, those who pay for their spouse’s care can claim expenses on their own tax return.

Residents of British Columbia may also claim certain expenses under the Seniors Home Renovation Tax Credit for improvements or modifications done to one’s primary residence to promote mobility, functionality, safety and accessibility.

People caring for relatives in poor health, including spouses and common-law partners, might be eligible to claim the Family Caregiver Amount.

Medical deductions There are numerous deductions available to help offset the costs associated with medical conditions or impairments. Receipts for purchase of any type of medical device, medication, prosthetic, procedure and follow-up care, specialized furniture, travel expenses, and anything else a person deems deductible, should be saved and presented to one’s tax preparer.

Final thoughts There are many avenues in which a retiree can lower or eliminate their tax bill, as well as increase or preserve income payments and tax credits, simply by filing a tax return. To take advantage of all available credits and deductions, be sure to retain all pertinent information and consult with an accountant to ensure your tax return is completed as accurately as possible.

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Local youth centre to benefit from artists’ creativity

By Stephen Lebovits Effusion Art Gallery Light Up is upon us and with annual Christmas fundraiser.

Now in its fifth year, gallery owner and resident artist Heather Cuell has gathered a contingent of her creatives to hand paint one-of-a-kind Christmas ornaments for the holiday season.

Selling for $35 per bauble, each piece is unique, coming from artists across Canada.

This year’s proceeds are again being donated to the Invermere Summit Youth Centre, whose raison d’être is to offer the valley’s younger residents a safe, fun place to meet and hang out, as well as a variety of planned activities throughout the year.

Initially started in 2010, the ornament fundraiser has kept people coming back for more. The gallery receives calls from those who wait for each new batch to arrive.

“We have had a few early inquires as to when they would be available. This is a very positive re-

sponse from our community, one we are very happy to have initiated. Our artists are all quite busy, so to take time out from their schedule to do this is quite something. The ornathat comes Effusion’s ments are small, round and delicate — not an easy surface to paint on — so it’s nice to know that their work is appreciated,” explains Ms. Cuell.

Along with the fundraiser, the gallery is excited about the upcoming holiday season as several new artists will be unveiled while updated work from existing artists is also expected.

“We are looking forward to seeing something new from artists we have been watching from afar. And, we are also hosting our third annual small painting exhibition, which was quite eye-catching last year. The holidays are fun at the gallery, so people should check us out if they are around and it all starts during Light Up,” adds Ms. Cuell.

So, don’t forget to drop by the Effusion Art Gallery + Glass Studio during Light Up to take a peek TREATS FOR YOUR TREE — Proceeds from at, or perhaps purchase, one of the the beautifully handcrafted Christmas orna- ornaments, have some warm apple ments being sold at Effusion Art Gallery + Glass cider, and take in some great work Studio in downtown Invermere will be donated from across the country. Happy to the Summit Youth Centre. Photo submitted Holidays et Joyeuses Fêtes!

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College of the Rockies, Invermere Campus.

2014 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday, November 25th at 6 p.m.

Chopper Landing RK Heliplex Panorama Mountain Village • Election of Officers • Review of Financial Position Come out and support the Panorama Foundation...

Giving from Peak to Valley. Everyone welcome!

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Downtown Invermere Down Family Festivities Pothole Park

Live Music on Main Stage Christmas Window Displays 6:00pm Santa Claus Parade Free Hot Chocolate and Treats Tree Lighting at Pothole Park Colouring Contest Entries on Display Fire Pits in Pothole Park

ALL DAY – EVERY DAY Selected Food & Drink Specials

Santa’s Den Pothole Park Saturday 6:45 – 8:00pm

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Craft and Home Business Sale

Saturday, November 22nd, 10 a.m.

To ensure the Whiteway runs smoothly again this winter, Panache Interiors owners John and Pam Nairn (left) made a $1,000 donation to the Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club, which was accepted on behalf of the club by members Penny Powers and Duncan Whittick on Thursday, November 6th.

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Brisco Riding Club Awards Night Dinner Saturday, November 22nd at the Brisco Community Hall

Flood of new volunteers stops Christmas Bureau from folding

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Christmas cheer will continue in the valley well into the future, thanks to an outpouring of volunteer support in recent weeks for the Christmas Bureau.

“The board of the Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley would like to thank the community for answering our call for help,” said bureau chair Helen Wynder. “We managed to have 14 new volunteers join our society so we can once again supply gift food cards and angel gifts along with gift boxes to those in need in our communities.”

Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings. Good Ole West-themed night and family dance. Prizes for best costumes. $15/single $25/family.

It’s starting to look....a little like Christmas?

But it’s the perfect time to start your Christmas baking!

Any questions please call Virginia at 250-341-1419

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Christmas Craft Sale and Tea November 28th from 5 to 8 p.m. and November 29th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Enjoy Tea at 10 a.m. Saturday. Come see the wide variety of crafts, food and items for sale.

There are still tables available.

Please call Elizabeth at 250-688-0640.

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The charitable society has been brightening Christmas for valley families in need for more than 20 years, but most of the society’s current volunteers are elderly and not as readily able to fill the roles as they once were.

Last month, the society had sounded the alarm bell, warning it was in dire straits and would fold after this year if it could not attract new volunteers.

The bell was answered, and the society now has 27 members including the new volunteers, which Ms. Wynder said was simply fantastic.

“A great sigh of relief went out from the older members of the society when we walked into the first meeting and saw all the new faces ready to take up such an important cause. We have always believed it is important to look after our friends and neighbours in their time in need. The new volunteers showed up and went to work,” she said.

“We have now completed our funding campaign by flooding the valley with letters of request for sponsors to come and adopt a family or individual with funding the food cards and supplying a gift box to say ‘Merry Christmas’.”

Each year the Christmas Bureau distributes its traditional Christmas hampers (this year, just as last year, the hamper will consist of food gifts cards) and “angel gifts”.

The bureau is ready to receive applications. Those in need can fill them out and hand them in to the Invermere Family Resource Centre, the Columbia Valley employment centre, the Social Services office, the village office in Canal Flats, the Shuswap band office and the Akisqnuk band office.

To learn more, contact the bureau through its new email address (cvcb@shaw.ca), by mail at Box 2595, Invermere, BC V0K 1K0, or you can reach Ms. Wynder at 250-342-6789.

November 21, 2014

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Auction à la carte At the Canadian Cancer Society Columbia Valley Unit’s Summer KickOff Dinner and Dance on Saturday, June 21st, Christine Turnbull and her husband Rod, along with Nan Jones and her husband Phil, graciously offered to auction off a dinner for eight in one of their homes, including wine. The highest bid was $550 and this delicious dinner took place on October 4th. Counterclockwise from bottom left: Roasted Cornish games hens with sesame ginger sauce and rosemary salmon were just two of the menu items on the five-course menu; Christine Turnbull, Frank and Nan Jones, and Rob Turnbull were the generous hosts; and the group of diners included Brian Feitz, Barry and Terri Lightfoot, Sharon and Brian Dahl, Deb Trudel, Rob and Trisha Raven.

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Upcoming Courses: . . . ‘Change’ from page 3 All three Invermere councillors seeking re-election succeeded and the fourth councillor, Al Miller, is again a familiar face, having previously served on council from 2008 to 2011. The only true newcomer to the Invermere council election, Kayja Becker, garnered the fewest votes. Results for Invermere were (elected) Justin Atterbury (608 votes), Greg Anderson (547 votes), Al Miller (522 votes), Paul Denchuk (453 votes); and (not elected) Kayja Becker (429 votes).

“It feels good to be re-elected,” said Mr. Atterbury. “It was a good group of candidates, so whoever got in was going to form a good council. We’ll be able to continue with a lot of our projects and start new ones.”

“It’s great to be back. I enjoyed serving the community before and I look forward to doing so again,” said Mr. Miller. “I want to dig in and start contributing right away.”

In the Canal Flats councillor election, both incumbents in the running (Paul Marcil and Marie Delorme) also were re-elected. Although newcomer Erin Gornik earned the most votes, the other two non-incumbents were at the bottom of the poll. Results for Canal Flats were (elected) Erin Gornik (221 votes), Paul Marcil (211 votes), Marie Delorme (210 votes), Karl Sterzer (181 votes); and (not elected) Roy Webb (148 votes).

Ms. Juras said the new council is a diverse group and

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she looks forward to working with all of them.

“I was happy to see how many people voted this election. And as for the number of votes I received, I am proud that so many put their trust in me for this term. I am excited to embark on this new adventure,” said Ms. Gornik.

“I am humbled to have been chosen by the people of Canal Flats to represent them as a councillor for the next four years. I will continue to be a strong ambassador of this community with a transparent approach, and an open door policy to listen to and act upon the heartfelt needs of all of the people,” said Mr. Sterzer.

In the only school board trustee election vote in the valley — that for Area Rocky Mountain School District 6’s Trustee Electoral Area 4 (which is comprised of Canal Flats and RDEK Area F) — voters also decided against change, bringing back incumbent Amber Byklum, who beat challenger Cory Stanbury 482 votes to 289.

“I am happy and really excited to continue for the next four years,” said Ms. Byklum, adding she wanted to thank the Village of Canal Flats for its overwhelming support.

Ms. Byklum, who is from Canal Flats, carried substantially more votes than Mr. Stanbury in Canal Flats, while Mr. Stanbury, who is from Fairmont, was ahead of Ms. Byklum in votes at the Fairmont and Windermere polling stations. The Trustee Electoral Area 4 vote had 805 of about 2471 eligible voters (33 per cent) turn out.

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Annual General Meeting of the Panorama Mountain Freeride Club The AGM will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 13th at the Jackpine Pub at Panorama Mountain Village.

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November 21, 2014

Patience and priorities

Family Ties

By Lynsey Burke Pioneer Columnist

These two words have never been more codependent — especially in the context of child rearing.

Ask any parent with children at any age about their parenting style. You will soon discover there is something they wish they could do better, do more of, do less of, do quicker or not do at all. Some days I exceed my parental aspirations, while other days my goal is merely to get them fed, watered and put right back into bed.

Having recently just had this conversation with some fellow moms, we agreed that lowering one’s standards makes for a more peaceful household and contented self. Thus, a small list of priorities equals more room for patience… sleeplessness aside.

Occasionally I wonder if my publicly disheveled self, the sporadically planned meals or the inconsistent fitness routine should have some attention paid. When I start looking around the house and can’t seem to overlook the fingerprints, the dog hair and the scattered toys, I convince myself that happy kids and personal sanity may need to beat out a clean house, if not just for today.

“Let’s go and do something fun,” we tell the kids as we shield our eyes from the disarray. Fresh air is almost always a cure for the kids, the dog and the parents alike. We also like to imagine that while we’re out playing, the chef and maid fairies have paid us a visit and left us with some fresh baked goodies and a lemony fresh household. It hasn’t happened yet, however, our return home after a fun outing is often accompanied by a renewed sense of tolerance.

With a three month old and a two year old, we’ve learned that there’s always tomorrow, next week or 18 years

from now to accomplish personal ventures, however lofty (like world travel) or simple (like cleaning the toilets) they may be.

Last week on one particularly ambitious morning, I had planned to make homemade nutella for crepes. Ridiculous. Eggs it is. And as much as I would like to finish printing photo albums from the past 10 years, the last two years will have to do for now. Yes, I am keen to get an hour of exercise daily; however, it’s not always feasible.

Let me illustrate. Yesterday Oliver decided to put a halt to my pursuit in completing an hour-long yoga video. As I was prasticing my reverse warrior… “boop” goes the power and the screen goes black. “Oliver, please don’t touch.

Mommy’s trying to exercise.” Power on and try again. “I’m exercising too,” he says as he mimics my poses, foot in my face. I move over a little to share my mat with my eager toddler. “All done exercising,” he says as he starts climbing all over my extended limbs, followed by a pee pee accident on my yoga mat. Time to shut ’er down, I think.

I wanted to get upset, but instead I let out a grumble and decide that a 40-minute session was better than nothing and called it quits. That night after we had finished dinner, Oliver and I were visiting at the table and he continued to recount that specific incident. “I turned off your exercise video and you went grrrrrrrrrrrrr,” he said. His recollection of this incident is a reminder to try and make patience a priority. We’d like to teach our kids not to be reactive, especially in anger, and what better way than to lead by example.

It is true what my dad (Grandpa Ron) says about our beloved dependents: they give you a sweet smile and you quickly forget about their previous meltdown, misdemeanour or act of contempt. A well-known quote by Hazrat Ali comes to mind: “A moment of patience in a moment of anger saves a thousand moments of regret,” and I do believe that no truer words have ever been spoken!

Family, adventure and the exploration of the unfamiliar is what fuels freelance writer and editor Lynsey Burke’s creativity in writing. Visit www.lynseyburke.com.

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November 21, 2014

Pioneer Classifieds s In Memoriam s In Loving Memory of

Leonard Hemmelgarn

July 12th, 1930 Nov. 20th, 2005.

Our hearts still ache in sadness, and secret tears still flow, what it meant to lose you, no one will ever know.

Love Jo-Ann Arno, Tyler, Farris, Austin, Christopher, Garett and Leighton.

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

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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.

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

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

Cheers to Brendan D at Manulife Investments for hosting the lunch seminar at Copper Point dealing with being an Executor. The session was well both well presented and informative. Thanks for a nice lunch, too!

A BIG CHEER for the Village of Radium Public Works staff for keeping our water supply working last Friday. Also, a Big Cheer for the communication about the possibility of it being shut off for 24 hours. Good job to all.

Cheers to whoever finally, finally, fixied many of the lumps and bumps and divots on the highways and into town! Much appreciated!

Cheers to Dr. Bourdeau for driving Cheers to our new thrift store, me home from the hospital after a for all the wonderful equipment stressful evening in the emergency you donate to the hospital! My stay ward. You are a wonderfully last month was made comfortable compassionate person and credit to because of your hard volunteer CHEERS & work JEERS your profession. !

Cheers to Mya’s Grandpa Donnie for donating his time and materials to build us a fantastic prop for our musical theatre number. It’s perfect!

Art Gieck of Country Piano House will be tuning November 24th and 25th. Call 250-347-9882.

Valley Fitness Society AGM At College of the Rockies Everyone Welcome!

Wednesday December 3rd 7:00 p.m.

ANNOUNCEMENT To all Columbia Valley Métis

Come celebrate, Louis Riel Day and our new association!

Tuesday, November 25th

DTSS, Room 215 • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Buffalo stew and bannock tasting, artifacts, music, history, culture.

Membership, education, post secondary, trades, business, information and support. Informal and fun! All welcome!

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Arts & Crafts Sale Akisqnuk Band Office Saturday, November 22, 2014.

12:00 noon - 5:00 pm

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Cheers to the students and staff at Windermere School for the excellent Remembrance Day Assembly. Also cheers to Mr. Ashworth, Mr. Williams and to Japhy. A moving and meaningful tribute to our Soldiers.

Cheers to Jessie, your extra effort in the community does not go unnoticed! You are one of the best nurses around.

Cheers to all the wonderful volunteer ladies and men who have given so much of their time, effort and care into the new Thrift Store.

Please know how much all of your efforts are really appreciated by everyone. The new store is a real treat for us all to share and enjoy.

Cheers to the Columbia Valley Credit Union. You so kindly offer terrific service and you made my day!

Cheers to Mike from the Canal Flats mill for pulling me out of the ditch after my unfortunate accident!

Cheers to the nurses at the hospital!

Since my being admitted last month I have a new found respect for you. No way are they paying you enough!

CHEERS to Curtis Nicholls for maintaining his good humour when folks incorrectly refer to him as ‘Mr. Lasser’.

Heartfelt cheers to all my wonderful friends for their wishes and gifts on my 97th birthday.

lost & found Found: Cat Nov. 7th on Westside Rd. Short hair, black and white with unique markings. Female, thought to be about 1 year old, super friendly. Call ICan 250-342-7888.

Cheers to Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac. Your representation of the RCMP and continued support of the Canal Flats Remembrance Day ceremonies is greatly appreciated.

Cheers to the fantastic staff of Invermere Veterinary Hospital!

We appreciate you being so kind, caring, and affordable. The valley is lucky to have such great people working for the health of our furry loved ones.

Cheers to Eagle Ranch for being open this winter. We love their lunch menu. Thumbs up!

Cheers to Dave at Rainbow International for freshening up and sanitizing the kitten room at ICAN. Thanks for helping us keep the kitties happy and most importantly, healthy.

Jeers to the rcmp officer who pulled over the local business owner and accused him of and I quote “being up to no good” when in reality all he was doing was driving home some teenagers who were stuck out in the cold.

Jeers to everyone who likes to throw rocks on the lake – especially at Kinsmen Beach. Keep the ice safe for skaters please.

Cheers to all the ‘Akisq’nuknik’s who came out over the past 3 weekends for Community Wood Days - your help in cutting, chopping and delivering wood to our homes on the Akisqnuk First Nation was a great display of Community Rebuilding! Good job everyone!

Cheers to MD for finally announcing her well earned retirement. You are incredible!

Cheers to the ducks swimming in the cold lake...hmm what’s the secret?

Cheers to the ICAN team for bringing so much hope and joy into so many animals’ lives. Your heartfelt kindness matters.

Cheers to Parks Canada for fixing the roads through the park! Much nicer to drive, relax and enjoy the view!

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House FOR SALE

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

For rent in Invermere, well maintained 2 bdrm main floor suite. Close to downtown. Large deck, garage, fireplace, W/D, D/W, n/s, n/p, $1,250.00 per month, utilities included, references please. 250-342-3790.

Invermere Triplex, live in private 1,680 sq. ft. 4-bdrm, 2 bath family home and rent two units to cover expenses. Great location. Priced to sell at $494,000. Serious inquiries only, no agents, 250-342-9446.

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.

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

shared accommodation Private room, includes all utilities, internet, long distance calling, laundry. Beside Panorama bus stop. $500/mo single, $600/mo double, $45/night includes taxes, 1-866222-0325.

accommodation wanted 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.

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.

Radium: Motel Bavaria, low low rates, daily, weekly, monthly.

Kitchenettes available. Call 250347-9915.

Radium: 1-bdrm apartment on upper floor. $615/mo including utilities. D.D required. Available Dec. 1st. Please call 250-347-6420 or 250-688-1582.

Fairmont, on Riverside Golf Course: 2-bdrm, bright walkout suite.

Furnished, W/D, dishwasher. Backs onto 1st tee box. $800/mo plus util. non-smoking, no pets. References required, 403-710-1275.

One bedroom apartment/suite for rent in downtown Invermere.

Includes W/D, D/W and utilities. $750/mo. Call 250-342-2901.

House FOR RENT Invermere furnished Townhouse.

3-bdrm, 2.5-bath, 5 appliances, N/S, N/P. Garage, close to downtown, family oriented. $1,125/mo + utilities. 403-7030930.

House for rent- Waterfront: Newly renovated cozy home: 2-bdrm, 1 bath, w/d nestled in the wetlands with private dock.

Available Dec. 1st, $1,250/mo plus utilities, N/S, N/P, references required, 250-342-8334 evenings.

4 bdrm, 2 bath, walking distance to all schools. F/S, W/D, D/W, $1,200 mo + utilities. N/S, N/P. DD and references required. 250-341-1715.

Sublet January to March. Shared home in Windermere. $550 all inclusive. 403-519-8268 or email patyesh@gmail.com

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE Lot for Sale - 113 Westridge Drive.

The best lot/location available in Invermere. Just under half acre, fantastic views, quiet, private lane.

Buy it now to be ready to build in the spring! Motivated to sell, $165,000 O.B.O. 250-342-8773.

House FOR SALE

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

Why rent when you can own?

No down payment needed, Windermere 4-bdrm, 2 bath, 1,500 sq. ft. living space, completely updated, all appliances, payment $1,250/mo P.I.T., realtor appointed.

Inquire windermere01@shaw.ca.

MISC. FOR SALE

Five antique dining room chairs, very good condition, original leather seat covers, $25.00 each OBO. Water cooler, like new $60.00 OBO. Call 250-342-9636.

Viking/Ultraline 36” professional gas range. White. Asking $1,000.

Also a 36” Ventahood. Dual fan range hood, white. Asking $250.

Call 250-345-4575.

Local family looking for a private sale home or building lot in Invermere. Bare land is ideal, but a modest house already on site works too. Please contact: 250-342-8713.

Two matching wingback chairs, wood legs, upholstery a little worn otherwise in excellent condition $100 for both, 30 ft (approx.) of outdoor pine Christmas garland $20. Outdoor kids’ hockey net $25, Two IKEA narrow (12”) metal shelving units $25 each. Green table lamp $15. 250-341-5956.

condo FOR SALE

Wanted

Property

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.

Wanted: Bass guitar amplifier with DI option. Please call James at 250-341-2761.

FIREWOOD Support Rockies Hockey firewood.

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

MISC. FOR SALE

ESTATE SALE

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

GREATLY REDUCED!

FIREWOOD

services

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

VEHICLES FOR SALE

2002 Buick Century Custom comes with 2 sets of mounted tires, each one season only. Trailer hitch and nice cruiser, all for $2,000, 250345-2161.

2005 GMC 1500HD 4x4 truck, 260 kms. Black exterior with leather interior. $5,900, call 1-403-2415000.

kimberleyrae.ca

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

250-342-5102

Rockies West Realty Independently Owned and Operated

492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC

Kim Collens

Representative

toll free: 1.877.342.3427 cell: 250.342.1671

kim@rockieswest.com www.kimcollens.com

Recipe Of The Week GINGER SNAPS

¾ cup Butter 1 cup Sugar ¼ cup Molasses 1 Egg, beaten 2 cups Flour

¼ tsp Salt 2 tsp Baking Soda 1 - 2 tsp Cinnamon 1 - 2 tsp Ground Cloves 1 - 2 tsp Ground Ginger White Sugar

Cream together butter and sugar; add molasses and egg; mix well.

Mix flour, salt, baking soda and spices.

Add to creamed mixture and mix well.

Roll into balls, then in sugar.

Press flat with a fork.

Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.

See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

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services

help wanted

help wanted

Home Building and Renos

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.

Part-time secretarial, bookkeeping, client follow up, computer skills. Windermere home office.

403-519-8268 or patyesh@gmail. com .

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

NEED A PASSPORT or VISA PHOTO? ...guaranteed to meet Passport specifications or your money back or complimentary re-take!

Walk-ins accepted; appointments preferred.

Ready in an hour.

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

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

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

250-342-5089.

Please email classified ads to info@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Full-time and part-time available starting December 1st.

Looking for a P/T massage therapist will pay 60%. Please call for details 250-688-2299.

Selkirk Cellulars & Office Supplies is Hiring!

We are currently seeking a F/T Sales/Telus associate in our new and exciting store across from Pothole Park. Training is provided.

Please send your resume to info@ selkirkcells.com.

Columbia Cycle and Ski is hiring a F/T Ski tech/Bike Mechanic, must be available weekends. Email: ccycle@telus.net or drop off resume to 375 Laurier Street, Invermere.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: TREASURER POSITION The Lake Windermere Ambassadors, a non-profit Society, is seeking a volunteer with a financial background to act as their Treasurer. As a member of our Board of Directors, this opportunity provides a permanent or part-time resident of the Columbia Valley with a chance to have a measurable impact on the ecological health of Lake Windermere.

The Lake Windermere Ambassadors have a vision of an ecologically healthy Lake Windermere with balanced management approaches that support recreation and traditional uses, high fish and wildlife values, and economic prosperity in the region. We direct lake water quality monitoring, restoration projects, lakeshore clean-ups, and community education about the ecology of the lake and how to become watershed stewards. We have received accolades for our collaborative initiatives, are used as a model for community-based water stewardship and have received recognition by water leaders around Canada and internationally.

Our Board represents diverse community actors around Lake Windermere including business, government, First Nations, recreation, second homeowners, local residents, youth and nongovernment organizations. The Directors meet face-to-face or by conference call monthly to review and approve activities that implement the Mission and Vision of the organization. The Treasurer reviews the Ambassadors’ accounts and banking on a monthly basis and acts as the liaison between the Society and it’s bookkeeper.

If you would like to be part of this rewarding work, please contact: Terry MacRitchie, Chair: info@lakeambassadors.ca

Truck Driver, Class 3 w/air required immediately in the Columbia Valley, year-round, includes curbside garbage and recycle collection. Competitive salary and benefits package. Submit resume with references to Southeast Disposal, 1425 Industrial Road 2, Cranbrook or email to tyler@ southeastdisposal.com or fax 250417-3617 Oldtimer needs housekeeping help, 2 hours per day in the Wilder subdivision. 250-342-3785 call between 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

John Wolfe

construction ltd.

John Wolfe Construction, the contractor for Baymag Mines has Trucking positions available to start immediately for contract hauling from our mine site near Radium Hot Springs BC to Exshaw AB. Details are available by calling our office 250-347-9263.

PO Box 370 • Phone 250-347-9263 • Fax 250-347-9096

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 .

Painting, quality workmanship, European trained, call Ulrich Sobieroy 250-347-9898.

Beautiful Christmas portraits, paintings or drawings from your favorite photos. Order now. Patrick Yesh. 403-519-8268

Serving Positions Please forward your resume to Carla Schneider, cschneider@eagleranchresort.com or call at 250-342-0562

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.

The offices of…

Barb J. Smith & Associates Inc. Digney & Co Certified General Accountants are growing and looking to add a member to their professional team.

Call or Drop In to Book an Appointment (250) 341-6889 2 -1 31 3 7th A ve ., In v er m er e

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E-mail: bjsacct@telus.net Office: 1022A – 7th Ave, Invermere Barb J. Smith & Associates Inc.

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a i V b alley m u l o

Fire Protection

The Village of Canal Flats

volunteer fire department was unavailable to pose for a photo for The Pioneer’s Fire Protection special feature in the October 10th issue, but better late than never!

Thank you to the department for all your hard work.

Front Row (kneeling): Matt Semeu Middle Row (left to right): Captain Kevin Fleming, Ray Carrier, Darcy Karperien, Kimberly Swerd, Janis Afonso, Deputy Chief Robert Todosichuk, Taylor Grieve, Travis White, Fire Chief David Ferguson Back row (standing on truck): Tianna Kozub, Captain Glen Afonso Unavailable for photo: Sebastian Croteau, Buddy Justus, Ugene Justus, Brian McCutcheon

Thrift Shop goes up a size

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff After shutting down for three weeks to prepare for its big move, the Invermere Thrift Shop has opened new doors to offer a bigger and better facility.

Operating out of the space formerly used by Selkirk TV and Appliance, the popular second-hand store will operate at ground level with about twice as much space as before.

More volunteers and prep space will allow for a larger inventory as well as restocking each day, rather than weekly, and prices will not increase.

“We’re very proud of the new space,” said Paige Ukass, president of the Invermere Health Care Auxiliary, which operates the Thrift Shop.

The store will continue its regular hours — Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The move was a massive

project, said Ms. Ukass, but as volunteers continue to make commerce more fluid at the new location, there’s a chance the hours could be extended, possibly for next summer.

So far, the volunteers are much happier to have more room to work in, Ms. Ukass added.

“Our lifetime members are able to be in a beautiful, bright, clean environment.”

THRONG OF THRIFTERS — Shoppers enjoy the space for the Invermere Thrift Donations to the new location must Shop on its second day operating at its new ground level location at 1229 7th Avenue be dropped off at the rear entrance adjaon Friday, November 14th.

Photos by Dan Walton cent to the paved Lakeview parking lot one street over from 7th Avenue. Large plastic bins and wooden shelving have been set up for donors to place delicate and breakable goods for safe keeping.

Ms. Ukass said clean and worthy donations are always sought after with the exception of helmets, which cannot be legally sold as used.

The Invermere Thrift Shop is located at 1229 7th Avenue in downtown Invermere.

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November 21, 2014

Clouds and the night’s canvas

CASH QUEEN — The 2013 Shopping Spree Contest winner, Sandy Eason, happily holds her cash prize on her whirlwind spending splurge last December.

File photo

Valley Skies

By Brian Fenerty Pioneer Columnist Arrrrgh! Clouds are going to spoil it, I thought. On Thursday, October 23rd, I was set up with a refractor telescope — special solar filter on the front, large eye-piece at the back — to watch the partial solar eclipse.

The moon was sliding in front of the afternoon Invermere sun… but so were thick clouds.

I took a couple of simple handheld photos at the eyepiece anyway. No nice crisp views of the sun with a moonbite out of it and a really big sunspot as a bonus, which fellow observers east of our mountains saw.

Instead, an unexpected canvas of celestial, almost abstract, art resulted. Clouds made the sun’s edge look ragged and dramatically flaming. The sky reflected as concentric arcs of light on multiple lens layers in the eyepiece.

Ah, yes the clouds. Actually, they’re part of an often remarkable experience in our valley skies. Whether clouds are playing hide and seek with constellations (fun to guess which ones), creating icy halos around the moon, or sometimes exasperating — then surprising — a partial

Shop local, win $1,000!

By Pioneer Staff

solar eclipse observer.

No eclipses now for a while. Our moon’s orbit gradually wobbles (so do planets), thus the eclipse cycles move.

But Taurus and Orion (with its star-nursery nebula) are coming up. Nights may be crisper, but there’s also earlier observing for children. And each month, the moon paints pictures with the clouds.

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

What is Your Favourite Holiday Recipe?

The second annual Christmas Shopping Spree has returned for its second season. From Light Up Night on Saturday, November 22nd to Monday December 15th, all you have to do to enter is visit one of our participating local businesses (see The Valley Echo to find out which ones) and fill out a ballot. Enter as often as you wish for a chance to win a one-hour $1,000 shopping spree on Saturday, December 20th. Our winner will be contacted on Wednesday, December 17th. Last year over 7,000 entries were received. Shop local and win!

Thank you!

Kool Country Auto Parts would like to thank their customers for their years of patronage. We also wish Ross Bidinger all the best as he takes ownership of the store under the Napa Auto Parts banner.

Christmas is a time for giving and what better to give than your favourite holiday recipes. Simply send your recipe, along with your name and phone number, to ads@columbiavalleypioneer.com for a chance to win one of two $50 gift certificates provided by Valley Foods and König. A team of elves will be choosing the most delicious recipes - as well as our contest winners - for publication in our December 12th feature.

You can enter as often as you wish provided each recipe is unique!

Entry deadline: Monday, December, 8th at noon.

N E W S PA P E R

8, 1008 – 8th Avenue, Invermere B.C. Phone: 250-341-6299 • Fax: 1-855-377-0312 Email: ads@cv-pioneer.com

Bus: 250-342-4400 • Cell: 250-342-1700

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FAITH

Water, water, everywhere…

By Pastor Murray Wittke Valley Christian Assembly Fall is here, winter’s coming fast, and it’s raining again. Everything’s wet.

Dark, slate-coloured clouds slide across the sky, pour over mountains, fill valleys, and flow through the forest. Pine, fir and larch trees drip water from every needle. Puddles ripple and splash with the touch of raindrops. Grasslands and forest floors are soaked. Water trickles down tree trunks, dribbles from leaves, slips off stones, glides through grass, and settles in pools. Streams form, wriggle across fields, tumble into creeks, and become rivers. Fog drifts and swirls around me, clings to my face, penetrates my clothes and fills my lungs.

Everywhere I hear the sound of water… dripping on sidewalks, running in rain pipes, and pouring down storm drains.

Water — shifting, changeable, and mysterious — per-

meates our world. At birth we emerge from water, live in bodies that are largely water, and spend our days enveloped in a thin blanket of water vapour. Three quarters of the surface of our world is covered by ocean, inland seas, lakes, glaciers, and polar icecaps. Deep beneath our feet, rivers flow and water gathers in vast underground aquifers.

Water’s pervasive presence is a great symbol of the lifegiving, omnipresent Spirit of God. It reveals the mystery of the Spirit’s creative activity. Constantly moving, water flows through every living thing; washing and cleansing, shaping and transforming, refreshing and bringing life.

It’s essential for our survival. Water is powerful and, over time, irresistible. It will not be denied. Drip by drip, it seeps through cracks, saturating what’s dry, and softening what’s hard. God’s Spirit is always bringing something new out of the waters as it did at the beginning of creation, at the parting of the Red Sea, and at Jesus’s baptism. God’s Spirit is the giver of life.

Yet, in our wet world, there are parched and barren places, and people with thirsty hearts. So I look up and pray for rain. Come Holy Spirit. Revive us, refresh us, rush all over us, around us, and through us. Come Mighty River of Life and flow through the nations bringing forth justice, reconciliation, healing, and freedom.

Random acts of Eagle Ranch kindness The Eagle Ranch Golf Resort leadership team gathers at the base of the Mile High chair at Panorama while participating in the “Amazing Ranch” race. Teams were given $50 and with it had to buy packs of Timbits and distribute them to downtown businesses, buy random strangers a coffee from Tim Hortons or Kicking Horse Coffee, a breakfast or lunch from a restaurant, and a few groceries from the three local supermarkets, among other activities. If you were one of the surprised recipients, it was your lucky day!

Photo submitted . . . ‘RCMP’ from page 4 Are they prepared for an emergency on the side of the road, whether it be a major highway or in the big city? Are they prepared to stay warm on the side of the road, waiting for assistance? Put together an emergency kit. Flares, high visibility vest, gloves, shovel, blankets, hand/foot warmers, water, first aid kit, tow rope, tire inflator, booster cables, flashlights, candles, and on

and on… Best tire jack is the miniature hydraulic type.

Easy to set up and use. You can also purchase a BCAA or Alta AA membership as a Christmas gift. When you look at this, it becomes a gift to yourself called peace of mind. Our son rolls his eyes each year to discover Santa has decided he needs one more item to cram into his trunk. His idea of an emergency kit on the side of the road is a six-pack of beer and enough batteries for his games. Just a thought. P.S. 34 more sleeps.

Valley Churches LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH

Sunday, November 23rd 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction.. “The Gift of Expectancy”...

Pastor Trevor ministering.

“K.I.D.S.: Church, for children Age 3 to Grade 1 and Grades 2 to 7 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 Reverend Laura Hermakin 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.ca

Valley Christian Assembly

Sunday, 10:00 a.m.: Worship Service. Kids’ Church provided.

Pastor Murray Wittke 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com

Roman Catholic Church

Saturday, 4:30 p.m. at St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats.

Saturday, 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. at Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere.

Sunday, 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium.

712 -12th Ave., Invermere Father Gabriel • 250-342-6167

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE

Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-250-426-7564

Radium Christian Fellowship

Sunday 10 a.m. Worship Service Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m. – 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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November 21, 2014

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