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November 28, 2014 Vol. 11/Issue 48

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The Columbia

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Members of the Windermere Fire Department, with assistance from both the Invermere and Panorama fire departments, responded to a residential house fire in Lakeview Meadows in Windermere the morning of Saturday, November 22nd.

Approximately 25 firefighters arrived on scene and spent five hours fighting the fire.

“This was a deep-seated structure fire, so although the home was not fully engulfed in flames, there was substantial damage,” explains Columbia Valley Rural Fire and Rescue Service Fire Chief, Jim Miller.

There was no one home when the fire broke out and there were no injuries.

“The crew did a great job containing the fire and preventing it from spreading to nearby residences,” adds Miller. Firefighters remained on the scene throughout the day, mopping up and dealing with hot spots.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

On November 24th, the Ministry of Justice Corrections Branch issued a public notification regarding Jason Beaudry, age 37, who is a high risk violent sexual offender.

Mr. Beaudry is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. He is aboriginal with black hair and hazel eyes. He Jason Beaudry is currently in Kamloops and plans to reside in the City of Cranbrook.

He has a lengthy and varied criminal history of offending in an opportunistic manner against males, females, strangers and acquaintances, which includes violent and sexual offences and weapon use.

Mr. Beaudry is subject to close monitoring by authorities and 13 court-ordered conditions including not possessing, owning or carrying any weapons; not attending any establishment where the primary commodity for sale is alcohol; abstaining completely from possession, purchase or consumption of any alcohol or drugs; and a curfew — Mr. Beaudry should not be outside his residence between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

If any members of the public observe the subject in violation of any of the above conditions, they are requested to call their local police agency. In the Columbia Valley, the RCMP detachment can be reached by dialing 250-342-9292.

If you have questions concerning the public notification process, please contact the Corrections Branch at 250-387-6366.

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Valley NEWS

New equipment gives Fairmont airport a lift

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff New navigation equipment that allows planes to land in most types of inclement weather means the Fairmont Hot Springs Airport now rivals the Canadian Rockies International Airport in Cranbrook.

The Fairmont airport now has a Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) instrument approach and two GPS (global position system) departures, which, in conjunction with Fairmont airport’s new state-of-the-art Automated Airport Weather Station (AWOS), helps pilots safely land at the airport even with clouds hanging in the valley just 345 feet (105 metres) above the runway.

“We now have, after seven years of bureaucracy, equipment that allows most planes to land in most kinds of unfavourable weather,” said Fairmont airport manager Shawn

Jestley, pointing out that Fairmont’s new cloud ceiling (the lowest level clouds can be at for pilots to land safely) is just 100 feet (30 metres) higher than the cloud ceiling at the Cranbrook airport.

The new equipment is all satellite-controlled and will be a boon for those in medical need, as well as local pilots, according to Mr. Jestley.

“It will make a lot of difference for our medivac (medical evacuation) services here in the valley,” he said, adding that, in the past, patients needing a medivac by plane in bad weather had to go Cranbrook.

“Aside from the patients getting the care they need faster, it also means that the doctors and nurses going along with the patients are now away from the hospital for a 40-minute round trip ride instead of a two-and-a-half or three-hour round trip ride,” he said.

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Funding for new Windermere reservoir pursued

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors voted at their most recent meeting to ask the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development to change the scope of an already-approved grant for Windermere water system upgrades to allow for reservoir construction.

The directors also decided at their Friday, November 7th meeting to ask the ministry for a one-year extension on the grant from the Build Canada Fund, which is set to expire on March 31st. The board has already approved the re-allocation of Community Works Funds for expanding Windermere’s reservoir capacity.

“The RDEK has made the commitment to continue moving this project forward, with the ultimate goal of providing the community of Windermere compliant drinking water that meets Interior Health drinking water guidelines,” said RDEK Area F director Wendy Booth.

The proposed new reservoir will be required no matter what option is finally settled on for the Windermere water upgrades. It will provide extra capacity, in addition to the current reservoir, to help meet Windermere’s water needs. The current reservoir (which is northeast of Highway 93/95 on the provincial Ministry of Transportation’s gravel pit near Windermere) will remain in service, but it alone no longer provides enough water for the community, according to RDEK project supervisor Elizabeth Ahlgren.

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• On Friday, November 21st at 11:42 a.m., police attended to a single vehicle accident on Highway 93/95 near Radium. A 2006 Subaru driven by a 27year- old female from Calgary went off the road and down an embankment, landing on the driver’s side. No injuries to the driver.

• On Friday, November 21st at noon, police attended to a single vehicle rollover on Highway 95 near Brisco.

A Ford Expedition driven by a 24-year-old female from Golden started to fishtail on a corner near Spur Valley.

The vehicle ended up in the ditch. Driver and passenger received minor injuries from broken glass and were taken to the Invermere & District Hospital to be checked out.

• On Friday, November 21st at 1:30 p.m., the Columbia Valley detachment received a complaint of theft of a tractor tire from the Dominion Creek Gold compound.

• On Friday, November 21st at 4:52 p.m., the detachment responded to an accident involving a Lexus driven by a 62-year-old female from Canmore on Highway 93/95 at the south entrance of Columbia Lake Road.

The Lexus collided with a deer when it ran out onto the highway. No injuries to the driver. The vehicle sustained extensive damage.

• On Friday, November 21st at 9:57 p.m., the detachment responded to a single vehicle accident on Highway 93/95 two kilometres north of Canal Flats. A 2007 Toyota Camry driven by a 34-year-old female from Canal Flats lost control on an icy hill and ended up in the ditch. A second vehicle, a ‘97 GMC Sierra driven by a 50-year-

old male from Calgary, also came along and slid down the hill, striking the Camry causing extensive damage to the Camry.

The driver of the Sierra was injured and taken to the Invermere & District Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

• On Saturday, November 22nd at 10:30 a.m., the Columbia Valley detachment attended to a single vehicle accident on Westside Road in Fairmont. A ‘97 Mazda pickup driven by a 35-year-old male from Radium lost control on a curve and ended up in the ditch. No injuries to the driver.

The vehicle suffered front end damage.

• On Saturday, November 22nd at 1:43 p.m., the Columbia Valley detachment attended to a single vehicle accident on Findlay Creek Road in Canal Flats. A 2007 GMC pickup and trailer driven by a 62-year-old male from Fairmont was travelling up Findlay Creek Road and, as he drove further up road on Findlay Creek, the driver came upon icy road conditions and started to slide backwards. Attempts to control the vehicle resulted in the trailer going off the road. Trees prevented the vehicle and trailer from going further down the embankment. The driver was able to exit the vehicle and make it to the road. The driver received no injuries.

Keeping up with the youngsters When I joined the RCMP in 1975, I mastered the typewriter keyboard. In my younger days, we were able to communicate and pass on information with other police officers through memos and letters. Technology has changed how we do our day-to-day work. One day I discovered the young generation of officers couldn’t figure out how to change a roll of film on the older cameras we had. I remember my response: “Are you kidding me.” I pride myself in attempts at mastering the computer programs we deal with, then they messed me up and put computers in the police cars. I struggle with that one. Every now and then, Grant gives me a repeat crash course. With computers in the cars, the young generation of officers can communicate via “V” mail with each other rather than use the radio.

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Panorama slopes set up for success

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff As the staff at Panorama Mountain Village keep busy blasting the terrain with snow, some of the world’s best skiers are training on the mountain and giving the runs their groove before opening day.

The resort has upgraded its snowmaking system this year for its best production ever, and favourable winter conditions are amplifying those results.

Since last year, new snow blasting guns and RACE READY — The B.C. Alpine Team is taking advantage of Panorama’s stellar pre-season an improved recipe have conditions to get a head start on race training.

Photo by Dan Walton been implemented into the production. Both new assets will improve the speed, “If you’re having a bad day they can pick you up,” versatility, and quality of manmade snow.

Mr. Unterberger said. “And if you’re having a great day, “These guns will go everywhere,” said Scott Hender- you can help elevate their days. You build on each othson, media representative for Panorama. And with a new er’s stoke.” organic compound mixed into the snowmaking sauce, the The BC Alpine team will return to Panorama next fog virtually disappears, he said. month to compete in Nor-Am (North America Cup) events.

Even though it’s still only the pre-season for Panorama, “For us to have home snow advantage before the Northe higher quality snow is already gaining appreciation.

Ams is a major bonus,” said Gordie Bowles, athletic direc“This is definitely the best I’ve seen the snow right tor for the BC Alpine Club. off the bat,” said 19-year-old Dominic Unterberger, the In addition to the high quality snow, Panorama has besenior-most member of the BC Alpine Team, who’s cur- come an even greater hill for the provincial ski team to pracrently training at Panorama for his sixth year. tice. Mr. Bowles mentioned that a new training centre at PanSharing the slopes with the BC Alpine Ski Team at orama will allow club members to train in the valley any time.

Panorama is the Austrian Power Ski men’s team, which “It’s going to be a huge boost for ski racing in B.C. harbour Matthais Mayer, who won gold at the 2014 Win- All FIS skiers in the province will have the opportunity ter Olympics downhill event in Sochi, Russia. to train with Helmut (Spiegl, local head coach) and his “We’re going after the race business harder than crew at the BC Alpine regional training centre,” said Mr. we ever have,” Mr. Henderson said. “These programs Bowles. “Helmut’s a great world-class coach, and he knows strengthen us as a Canadian alpine training centre.”

Panorama really well.”

Another professional skier honing her skills at PanoraAnd by opening a training facility at Panorama, the ma — Stephanie Gartner, the senior-most female on the BC Alpine Club is able to utilize some of the province’s BC Ski Team — said that while performance is evaluated best snow, he added. individually, training as a team pushes each athlete further.

Adding to his coach’s praise, Mr. Unterberger said “It’s an individual sport and you always have to think Panorama consistently provides the team with advantaabout yourself first, but it’s beneficial to surround yourself geous weather and quality training. with people who are at the same level of competition,” she Opening day at Panorama is on Friday, December said. “There are no outstanders on our team; we all fit in 12th. The Nor-Am Cup will begin its local competitions really well together.” the following day, from Saturday, December 13th until The sentiment is echoed on the men’s side of the team. Saturday, December 20th. . . . ‘RCMP’ from previous page When I first arrived here, the officers would send me “V” mails. I would pull over and answer. Within seconds they would respond back and I would once again pull over and spend time replying back. Given

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Two girls and a boy There is next to nothing known about this photograph of two girls and a boy posing for a photograph near the side of a road. If you have any more information, email us at info@columbiavalleypioneer.com.

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff It’s not often that I write editorials in the first person. In fact, since I’ve become the Pioneer’s editor, there hasn’t been an occasion to warrant it. But after a reader recently expressed dissatisfaction with our paper’s coverage of a local issue, I feel there’s no time like the present.

The request put to me by this irate individual was to avoid publishing stories on topics where two sides don’t agree. Instead, our paper should direct complaints to entities that are in a position to solve them. The accusation was that, by airing people’s grievances and concerns, our newspaper is contributing to community divisiveness and profiting from sensationalism.

Journalists need to have thick skin; otherwise we wouldn’t survive in the world of media. But I have to admit these comments rattled me, to the point where I have to write about it.

Our staff at The Pioneer, from sales to graphic design to editorial, pride ourselves on offering balanced coverage. Our news team makes a point of chasing down both sides (or more) of every story that we write. If one side doesn’t get back to us by press time, we run their comments the following week. If a reader disagrees with what they read in our newspaper, we welcome and run their letters to the editor. If the public contacts us because they have concerns about something happening in the community, we attempt to tell their story. This may get us in hot water from time to time, but that’s our job. A community looks to its community paper as a neutral platform from which all points of view can be expressed, barring any that fall in the category of slander and libel, or those that contravene our policies (such as no letters to the editor by candidates leading up to an election, or letters advocating for or against candidates during the campaign season). It’s an important role we take very seriously, because we believe it promotes communication and dialogue and community-building, and that’s why we’re here. And if you disagree, write us a letter so we can give you a greater voice. Because that’s what we do.

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Historical Lens

Invermere Library thanks local author Dear Editor: I had the opportunity to attend a 1940s evening at Pynelogs this past Friday. The event was held to honour our very own valley author Elinor Florence and the launch of her first novel called Bird’s Eye View, which takes place during this time period. The evening was a nostalgic walk down memory lane as guests stepped back in time to a bygone era. The attire and hairdos were very grand and detailed — right down to the inkdrawn seamed stockings — not to mention the family heirlooms on display.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees for the Invermere Library, I would like to extend a sincere thank you to all those involved in making this such a delight-

ful evening: the dedicated library staff for being so enthusiastically involved in organizing the evening, the Friends of the Library for supplying the treats, CV Arts for providing the venue, and, of course, Elinor for the great story! We particularly wish to thank Elinor for choosing the library as a distributor of her novel. In return, the library receives a percentage of the proceeds from each book purchased. This is a wonderful opportunity to do some Christmas shopping while supporting several local initiatives — shop local, support a local author, and contribute to your local library.

Once again, many thanks to all involved!

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LETTERS

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Author thanks the valley Dear Editor: Thank you very much for the coverage provided for my Bird’s Eye View Book Launch, held at Pynelogs Cultural Centre on November 14th.

It was great fun and very heart-warming to see how many people took the trouble to dress in wartime vintage outfits.

Thanks also to Mike Smith and Bruce Childs for their soulful singing of wartime tunes, the Columbia Valley Arts Centre for the use of this beautiful and historic building, and the Invermere Public Library for organizing the event and acting as the local retailer for my book.

I’m pleased to report that the first printing of Bird’s Eye View has sold out, and a second printing has been ordered by my publisher. In the meantime, the library still has books available and I will drop in and sign them if you request a personalized copy.

I will also be selling and signing books at the Christmas Craft Fair, at the Invermere Community Hall, on December 5th and 6th.

I really appreciate the support from the wonderful people in our lovely valley.

Elinor Florence Invermere

A message from the Youth Centre During this giving season, we ask for your consideration to remember the Windermere Valley Youth Centre Society in your donation requests. Here is why we need your help.

For over 20 years, the Windermere Valley Youth Centre Society has operated the Summit Centre, a drop-in centre for youth ages 12 to 18.

In the last two years, we have seen a very dramatic increase in usage of the centre from youth across the valley. We average upwards of 150 to 200-plus visits per month. For safety we must have two adult youth workers on staff at all open times when youth are present.

We currently offer service five days per week, Tuesday to Saturday for a total of 23 hours.

We have had several youth write letters to the board of directors, pleading for us to open immediately following school at 3:30 p.m. so they do not

have to stand in the cold or mill about town until our opening at 5 p.m. We currently have several youth waiting at the door for us to open.

Our funding for staffing primarily comes from two sources. The BC Gaming Grant, for which we are very grateful, supplied approximately 30 per cent of previous years needs. Private donations over the past year covered the remainder. The largest portion of our private donations has come from second homeowners and we are so thankful for their generosity.

Due to the increase in usage and programming, our staffing requirements have also increased by 30 per cent, leaving a large amount of funding to fill. Our goal is to raise an additional $15,000 by midnight on December 31st, 2014.

Will you join me in helping fund the most precious resource: our staff?

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From the main village area, LEARNING MADE EASY — The new Discovery Zone at Panorama the Discovery Mountain Village will be in operation starting opening day on Friday, Photo by Dan Walton Zone has been December 12th.

Another new piece of equipment in designed for beginner and intermediate skiers, who now have more comfortable the Discovery Zone will be the Little Ripoptions to maneuver the hill. The most per carpet, which has approximately the prominent feature is the new lift — the same starting point as the Discovery Chair, Discovery Quad — at the base of the but transports skiers up to the Red Carpet. mountain. The chairlift carries riders to The Red Carpet will take you atop the Silwhere Stinger meets Campbell’s Can- ver Platter tow rope, which offers access to yon, which gives skiers access to more the mountain’s two most painless runs — gradual runs than what’s offered from the Highway 1 and Beginner.

“Previously people would have to Mile One. “If there was a grievance with Pan- walk about 150 metres up the mounorama, as a new skier, the leap from the tain to get to the beginner area,” said Mr. lower (beginner part of the) mountain to Henderson. “Now it’s right off the deck in the Mile One was a big one. It could al- front of the Great Hall.”

And while the temperatures and precipimost cause regression,” said Scott Hendertation have so far complimented Panorama’s son, Panorama’s media representative. “We call (Showoff) a green run, but by a lot of conditions, new snowmaking operations have further reduced any negative effects that standards it’s pretty steep.”

He said the new chair allows novice can result from unfavourable weather.

“That will guarantee a very consistent skiers to practice on low-angle terrain, which will help to bridge the beginner snow surface to learn on so it’s going to be epic,” Mr. Henderson said. “I think it zone and Mile One. “This type of environment will help could create one of the best snow environpeople to grow with confidence — it’s the ments on the continent.”

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What’s Happening in the Columbia Valley

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

Promising pianist

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SAUCY SUCCESS

PAGE 13 Fairmont Hot Springs resident Tiffany Faye Dela Cruz, 11 (pictured with her piano teacher Tanya Dubois), has won a Gold Medal from The Royal Conservatory for scoring the top mark in British Columbia on the Grade 1 piano examination.

Turn to page 12 for the full story.

Photo by Caitlin Fuller/DTSS Student Reporter

Out & About Your weekly guide to what’s happening around the Columbia Valley Page 11

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Movie Review: Expendables 3 they all are — hence the PG-13 rating) with a multitude of Russian soldiers and guards being dispatched by our heroes, they free Doc (Wesley Snipes) whose shackling is reminiscent of Hannibal Lector in Silence of the Lambs.

After Doc’s emancipation, he decides, for good measure, to destroy the penitentiary in which he was bound.

It is during the next mission that the plot is set. Barney and his crew are dispatched to capture a war criminal (Mel Gibson) so that he can stand trial in The Hague. After an action-filled extraction attempt is botched and the true identity of the target is revealed, Barney banishes his “elderly” friends into retirement and begins rounding up a younger crew with the help of Bonaparte (Kelsey Grammer).

Reviewed by Dean Midyette For those who love the action genre, Expendables 3 offers a modern look at our favourite band of mercenaries while paying homage to decades of cinematic releases starring the members of this strong ensemble cast. Written by Sylvester Stallone, who also plays the central character Barney Ross, the movie begins with the core of these brothers-inarms attempting to rescue a captive from a prison-bound train. From the moment the movie begins, we can see the intricate stunt choreography that makes this motion picture so entertaining.

After a bloodless battle (spoiler alert:

Unfortunately for longtime fans of these action stars, there simply isn’t enough time to feature each actor, with the roles of Schwarzenegger, Li, Lundgren and former UFC champion Randy Couture being relegated to cameos. The talented Terry Crews ends up playing “the guy that got shot” after only a minute of screen time.

However, with strong performances by Grammer, and Harrison Ford as CIA operative Max Drummer, and enough rounds of ammunition and explosives to stop an army, the movie catapults to its conclusion, leaving the viewer with one simple request... can someone please teach the Russians to shoot?

RATING: 9 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 28th • 10:30 a.m.: Last Friday morning preschool story time at the Library. New story time schedule beginning in January. Starting December 5th, Baby Goose will replace Friday story time.

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

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

• 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.

Saturday, November 29th • 9 - 11:30 a.m.: Bat House Building Workshop #1 at the Radium Senior’s 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 Senior’s 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 Senior’s 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 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.

Tuesday, December 2nd • 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, December 3rd • 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Curling Rink.

• 6 - 8 p.m.: Adult Ugly Sweater and Holiday Craft Night at the Invermere Public Library. Visit invermere. bclibrary.ca for more info.

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

Thursday, December 4th • 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.

• 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.: YAC, a new program for Gr.5-7 at the Invermere Public Library. Contact 250-342-6416 to register.

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

Friday, December 5th • 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.: Hospice Society 1st Butterfly Tree of Lights at Frater Landing in Invermere. Join us as we light the butterfly tree. Poems, music, cookies and warm drinks, and the tree of remembrance will be lit.

Saturday, December 6th • 10 a.m. - 4 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.

• 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Santa’s Cabin at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Get your photo taken with Santa. Hot chocolate served.

Sunday, December 7th • 12 - 7 p.m.: 11th Annual Feed the Town at the Clubhouse at Copper Point Golf Course. Absolutely everyone is invited to enjoy this traditional dinner with proceeds to the Invermere Food Bank. Pictures with Santa will also be available.

Tuesday, December 9th • 7 p.m.: Cinefest at Pynelogs. Featuring the film Tracks. For more information visit columbiavalleyarts. com or call 250-342-4423.

Friday, December 12th • 9 a.m.: Panorama Mountain Resort Winter season starts.

• 10:30 a.m.: Holiday Craft Extravaganza for K - Gr.4 at the Invermere Public Library. Contact 240-342-6416 to register.

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Local girl awarded gold in music

By Caitlin Fuller DTSS Student Reporter An eleven-year-old girl from Fairmont Hot Springs, Tiffany Cruz, has been awarded a gold medal by The Royal Conservatory for scoring the top mark in British Columbia on the Grade 1 Piano examination.

“I am very proud of her. She worked very, very hard.

Every single week she practised, a lot,” said Tiffany’s piano teacher, Tanya Dubois.

Tiffany has gone through the Music for Young Children Program. Starting four years ago as a beginner, she has made it through three different levels of classes to get to where she is now. Tiffany practices three to six times a week and wants to take up other instruments in the future like the guitar. She says she doesn’t come from a musical family, but that hasn’t seemed to hinder her abilities at all.

In fact, she scored a 98 per cent on the Grade 1 examinations, a score that seemed to surprise both her and her piano teacher, Tanya Dubois. When asked, Tiffany said “I was very surprised! I didn’t think I would actually get it.”

Jeff Embleton, publicity manager for The Royal Conservatory, could not comment on Tiffany’s ranking across Canada as the music school wants to minimize competition between teachers and students. However, he did comment on her grade saying, “I wouldn’t be surprised if it was one of the highest marks in the country.

It’s very, very high.”

Mr. Embleton went on to say that he didn’t have all the marks on hand from the rest of the provinces, but that it would be very difficult to score higher than Tif-

fany’s mark on the examination.

“We’re incredibly proud of Tiffany, and we think it’s an amazing achievement and we hope she continues her studies,” Mr. Embleton said.

Two local non-profits committed to supporting music in the valley — the Windermere Valley Musicians Who Care and the Steamboat Mountain Music Festival Society — have each awarded Tiffany a $350 scholarship in honour of her achievement.

“We thought this was worthy of a bursary to say we recognize her achievement and support her ongoing music education,” said Musicians Who Care member Mike Smith.

Ms. Dubois is also excited to support Tiffany, having offered to pay for her Grade 2 Royal Conservatory exam fee and books for the upcoming year.

The Royal Conservatory, or the Royal Conservatory of Music, is one of the largest and most respected music schools in Canada, providing a standard of excellence for music students across the country through its curriculum and assessments. In the last decade, more than 250,000 B.C. students have taken Royal Conservatory exams, ranking British Columbia as the second highest province in terms of students taking the exams.

The Royal Conservatory finds that marks tend to be higher — in the range of low to high 90s — in the earlier exams, which are Grades 1 through 6, and then peak again at Grade 8. Their programs run in hopes to develop potential through leadership through music and the arts.

Tiffany isn’t sure what she wants to do with music, but with her amount of talent and dedication, her musical future is sure to be bright.

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Kootenay Bayou returns victorious from 2015 Scovie Awards up in the south.”

There are categories open for spicier sauces at the Scovie Kootenay Bayou turned up Awards, though Kootenay Bayou the heat in the southern USA, doesn’t aim to be the hottest. where they won three awards at “I refer to our hot sauce as the annual Scovie Awards. non-violent, user friendly. It’s not “The Scovie Awards are like ever anything you’ll wish you’d the Academy Awards of hot never done,” he said. “You’re gosauce,” said Kootenay Bayou ing to be competing against real Voodoo Habanera Hot Sauce hot stuff down there, that’s why I founder Dale Hunt. entered it in just medium heat.”

Upon entering the Roasted Kootenay Bayou also features Red X flavour into the 2015 Scotwo other flavours which weren’t vie Awards (they’re awarded a year entered — Roasted Red Hot in advance) in Albuquerque, New and Kiwi Tsunami. And alongMexico, Dale won first place in side Dale’s impressive recipe, the both the habanero hot sauce and products’ packaging also grabbed Louisiana style hot sauce categothe judges’ attention. ries, and second place in the me“The design is very striking dium heat category. and attention-getting, and the HOT, HOT HUNT — Dale Hunt, alongside his This was the first, and probuse of colours is excellent,” reads wife Athena, took home three titles from the 2015 ably the only year, Kootenay Baya statement from the judges.

Scovie Awards with his valley-based hot sauce ou will be featured at the Scovie “One wouldn’t think that a dark product, Kootenay Bayou. Photo by Dan Walton Awards, Dale said. label would work against a dark “I’ve always wanted to enter a competition just to background, but with clever shading, it looks great. sort of prove it to myself.”

Don’t change anything!”

With a total of 970 submissions competing in three catDale said a new emblem will soon be incorporated egories, Kootenay Bayou was one of 154 companies. Judging into the label to recognize its success at the Scovie Awards was based upon extensive criteria and blind taste testing. as Kootenay Bayou continues to expand its distribution Dale was inspired to enter the awards after friends of in its fourth year on the market. To learn more about the his from Florida tasted the sauce. He felt their positive sauce and where to find it — or to check out Kootenay feedback was indicative of Kootenay Bayou’s capability.

Bayou’s rock-and-roll promo video — visit their website “He’s like, ‘I love this,’ and I realized it was standing at www.kootenaybayou.com.

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Christmas Craft Sale Invermere Community Hall

Friday, December 5th ~ 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Saturday, December 6th ~ 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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With the holiday season just around the corner, two annual community sales are giving shoppers a head start. The Headwaters Arts Society will hold its Winter Art Show and Sale in Canal Flats this weekend and the annual Christmas Craft Sale at the Invermere Community Hall takes place the following weekend.

“We do an annual winter show for people looking for unique gifts,” said Headwaters Arts Society board member Leslie Cartwright. “There’s a lot of diverse mediums that our artists work in.”

The Headwaters show on Saturday, November 29th runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Canal Flats Civic Centre, and will feature acrylic, oil and watercolour paintings, metal work, alcohol inks and art calendars. Valley artist Patrick Yesh will be doing portraits on the spot for sale.

The Invermere Christmas Craft Sale will be on Friday, December 5th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, December 6th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“It’s such a vast array of stuff, all high-quality, handcrafted products from up and down the valley,” said organizer Carolyn Barzilay, adding there will be several new vendors this year, including a woman selling her own homemade organic loose-leaf tea as well as Elinor Florence with copies of her newly launched novel A Bird’s Eye View. The usual goodies, including everything from jams to handknitted clothing, and chocolates to sock monkeys, will also be for sale.

“It (the Christmas Craft Sale) has been running for more than 20 years and it’s a great opportunity to support local charities and support local artisans,” said Ms. Barzilay.

Entry to the Invermere sale is two dollars, which goes to the Windermere Valley Child Care Society, or by donation to the Columbia Valley Food Bank.

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YOUR MONEY Where to find yield

Earning investment income used to be easy. During the 1980s and 1990s, earning seven to eight per cent on a low risk investment like a Government of Canada bond was normal. Nowadays, a five-year bond yields about 1.60 per cent. This has created an investment climate where people who would normally only invest in risk-free assets must consider other asset classes in order to find yield.

Corporate bonds Just like governments, corporations need money to expand their operations or fund other objectives. One of the ways they raise capital is by issuing bonds.

Because corporations run a higher risk of default than many world governments, corporate bonds are generally considered riskier than government bonds. To account for this risk, the yields on corporate bonds are usually higher.

Corporate bonds can be owned directly, as well as through an Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) or mutual fund.

Floating rate loans Sometimes, it doesn’t make financial sense for a corporation to do a formal bond or preferred share issue. Instead, they might decide to use a revolving line of credit, which is accessible to investors through a floating rate loan fund. Floating rate loans typically hold the most senior position in a borrower’s capital structure, and are usually secured by assets of the company. In exchange for the convenience and simplicity, corporations pay high

rates of interest on their lines of credit.

Interest rates are not fixed; instead, they fluctuate with a benchmark. For example, a corporation currently paying the Prime Rate plus three per cent pays six per cent interest. If the Prime Rate increases to four per cent, the corporation will have to pay seven per cent. This distinction makes floating rate loans a superior investment to bonds in a rising interest rate environment.

REITs Those who would like more exposure to real estate can do so by owning shares of a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). Examples of assets owned by REITs include hotels, shopping malls, office buildings, hospitals, adult living communities and apartment buildings. REITs collect rent money from their tenants and pay some of it out in the form of dividends to their investors.

REITs are accessed through the stock markets, but are not created equal. Some own diversified commercial assets, while others are sector-specific, such as healthcare, industrial or residential. Additionally, the quality of assets, vacancy rates and other leasing and demographical information are important metrics.

Preferred shares Preferred shares can be thought of as the smaller, safer cousin of common shares, but with a few differences. They rank higher on a corporation’s capital struc-

ture than a common share, which means that preferred shareholders are paid out before common shareholders in the event of corporate default. Secondly, they always pay a dividend, unless the company goes into default.

Preferred shares have fallen out of favour due to the huge gains made by common shares over the past few years. Additionally, as we move into a rising interest rate environment, choosing rate resets over perpetuals could be an important choice. Accessing preferred shares can be done through the stock market either directly, or through a diversified preferred share fund.

Dividend-paying stocks Due to persistently low interest rates, dividend paying stocks have become a popular choice for those seeking yield. In particular, stocks of large, stable companies tend to be less volatile than smaller companies, but even so, high-quality dividend-paying stocks should be thought of as a long-term hold.

Most large-cap stocks are pretty expensive these days, therefore their yields have been compressed. To help ensure a good return in the future, consider dividend-growing stocks which are defined as companies that have and continue to consistently raise their dividend.

Of course, people should only buy assets that they are comfortable owning. If you are unsure of what types of investments are suitable for you, speak with an investment advisor who will be happy to help.

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New owner gives Anglz Salon and Spa a makeover welcome clients.”

The salon has added pedicure chairs, it now offers waxing and nail work, and it’s even looking at New Anglz Salon and Spa adding massage services at some owner Corinne Patterson had point in time. been visiting the Upper Colum“We really want it to be a full bia Valley from her former home service salon,” said Ms. Patterson, in northern Alberta for three deadding she’s always had an intercades before she finally decided a est in the salon industry and alfew months ago to move here and ways wanted to run her own busistart running a business. ness, so taking over Anglz was a “I just fell in love with it (the natural step. valley),” said Ms. Patterson. “I sold almost everything, packed “It’s (the salon business) a modern, progressive industry. You up the rest along with my dog, make people feel better and look Marlie, and moved out here not better,” she said. “I had several knowing a single soul.” close friends who ran salons and Ms. Patterson’s enthusiasm for the more I thoughT about it, the the valley is matched only by her more I realized this is the business enthusiasm for turning Anglz into a full-service salon. Since taking the FULL SERVICE STYLISTS — New Anglz Salon and Spa owner Corinne Patterson and Anglz stylist Jes- I wanted to get into.”

Anglz is open Thursday to business over in late October, she sica Heisler have the newly renovated salon (located behind Subway) up and ready for customers. has been busy with renovations and Photo by Steve Hubrecht Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. adding new services to the business.

“We’ve renovated from top to bottom to try and go for a bit more modern update, (although after-hours appointments are possible), and is aiming to expand not only but at the same time keeping a rustic mountain look,” she said. “It’s taken more than a its customer base, but also its staff and is looking for stylists and estheticians.

To learn more, contact Anglz at 350-342-3227 or email weegar@telus.net. month to get to this point, and we still have a bit to go, but we are open and ready to

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DTSS elects student council

Christmas is just around the corner.

The parties are even sooner!

This is the school’s first student council in more than 10 years. This year’s council was set up by Lila Berryman, Elections in the valley one of the students who ran have come to a close, infor president. When asked cluding David Thompson why she started up the stuSecondary School’s very dent council, Lila replied that, own elections for Student “DTSS students didn’t really Council. Many hopefuls ran have a way of making changfor different positions on es,” and later commented the council, including presisaying, “it’s to give students a dent, vice president, grade chance to experience politics representatives, and other HIGH SCHOOL POLITICS — From left to right are before leaving high school.” open positions. The nomiDario Piva, vice president candidate; Lila Berryman, presThe students have big nated candidates made their ident candidate and the force behind the revived DTSS plans for the remainder of the speeches on Friday, Novemstudent council; student council president Bob Barr; and school year, including getting ber 14th, and ballots were vice president Dawson Ragan. Photo by Caitlin Fuller the school’s Banff movie nights collected from students on up and running again, bringing chocolate milk back into Wednesday, November 19th.

The ballots have been counted, and the DTSS stu- the school’s cafeteria, organizing dances, choosing more dent representatives have been chosen. The DTSS Student student involvement in cultural performances, and other Council now includes Bob Barr as president, Dawson school-based events they will be putting on the table for Ragan as vice president, Maddy Wells and Tyler Powell consideration. The candidates were asked what they wish to as Grade 8 representatives; Bjorn Leverkus and Simrit see accomplished this school year, and it seemed unanimous Minhas for Grade 9; Abby Wells and Karlee Baes for Grade that all wanted to see the student body unified.

The school is looking forward to seeing what the 10; Kally Van Mulligan and Ally Hatalcik for Grade 11; student body can achieve with leaders in their midst. and Logan Powell and Blake Glassford for Grade 12.

By Caitlin Fuller DTSS Student Reporter

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Movember Mile moves downtown

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff The Movember Mile is back. Expect moustached joggers to reveal themselves in downtown Invermere this weekend.

In support of the fight against cancers that affect men, a growing global tradition has seen the month of November used to groom facial hair.

“The tradition of this fundraiser has been everybody is clean shaven for November 1st, and have grown a moustache or facial hair in support of the Movember Foundation,” said Beva Kirk, who co-organizes the event.

All that hair will be in its prime on the final day of the month — Sunday, November 30th — and Crazy Soles in Invermere is helping boost the cause.

Because many participants, especially ladies, struggle to grow facial hair, the Movember Mile allows runners with prosthetic moustaches to enter the event. But regardless of whether or not the moustaches are natural, runners are required to run the mile in their underpants.

“There’s nothing like running in your underpants in November in Invermere,” said co-organizer Jordie Kirk.

“The new location gives it a bit more exposure. Sorry . . . ‘A message’ from page 7 A cheque could be mailed to us at Box 133, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K5 or dropped off at our office upstairs at the Invermere Community Hall, or on our website using the donation button for Canada Helps.

All amounts help.

If a financial donation is not possible or if you

about the pun.”

And to recognize the most impressive facial hair, prizes will be awarded for the best male and best female moustaches.

Last year, moustache competition was most stiff among the female contestants —a drawn-on moustache was declared the winner.

“There are no rules, just no nudity,” Beva said.

For the first time in its three-year history, the Movember Mile will take place through downtown Invermere. The first two years saw the mile run on the track at David Thompson Secondary School. Beginning from Beva and Jordie’s Crazy Soles store on 7th Avenue, participants will lap the downtown streets three times to complete a mile.

“I would expect it to be a little on the chilly side, but we are having it at 2 p.m., which is around the warmer part of the day,” Beva said. “It’s short; anyone can compete in a mile. It’s not even a race — you can walk it.”

There’s no registration required, and there are no administrative costs. One hundred per cent of proceeds will go directly to Prostate Cancer Canada and the Movember Foundation. Anyone interested in joining just needs to show up at Crazy Soles before 2 p.m. prefer, we can always use the help of volunteers. Perhaps you would like to volunteer two hours of your time per week to open our doors earlier.

May you have many blessed times with your family this season.

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

There are still tables available.

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

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In accordance with the Library Act, the District of Invermere is inviting applications for membership on the Invermere Public Library Board.

Membership on the Board will be for a two year term, commencing January, 1 2015.

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To be eligible, you must be a resident or elector of the District of Invermere.

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Members of the Invermere District Council, employees of the District of Invermere and employees of the existing Library Board are not eligible.

Members of the Invermere Public Library Board are guardians of a “public trust”. They have a legal and moral obligation to ensure that the public library provides relevant and efficient service to the community that it supports.

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Successful candidates must possess a strong sense of community service, willingness to work respectfully as part of a team and have good communication skills.

Normal Board activities include: • • • • •

Assuring that adequate funding is available; Assessing the needs of the community and advocating for the library; The development and revision of library policy; The development and implementation of a vision and strategic plan; Assisting the Library Director in implementation of the strategic plan in accordance with Policy.

For a complete outline of the board members responsibilities please visit the Invermere Libraries website (invermere.bclibrary.ca) under “About Us” and “Board Members”.

New board members must be willing to attend training and information sessions designed to assist them in the work they undertake on behalf of the Invermere Library Board.

Interested persons are invited to submit written applications on or before December 5th at 4 p.m. to Kindry Luyendyk at the District of Invermere Municipal Office (914 – 8th Avenue) or corporateservices@invermere.net

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

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Trail Host Duties will include: • Trail fee collection, data collection, and financial administration.

• Communication with trail users.

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Thanks for the great season!

WildSafeBC

centres on urban deer in the winter is the possibility of increased cougar encounters. Deer are a cougar’s main food source, and if deer are spending most of their time

By Kara Haugseth in town, cougars will often follow. In the winter, a cougar WildSafeBC Co-ordinator has a harder time feeding itself due to deep snow, and they will often take advantage of the snow-plowed streets As we approach the in urban areas. Keeping pets and pet food indoors is anend of November, we are other great way to minimize cougar conflicts this winter. also approaching the end of One last thing to remember before winter sets in the WildSafeBC program — managing attractants is the best way to control all for 2014. Although colder wildlife/ human conflict, not only bear/ human conweather will bring the end flict! I would like to take this opportunity to thank the of bear season, it is important to remember that there are still other species of communities of Invermere and Radium Hot Springs for wildlife that thrive in the valley during winter months. their hard work and dedication this season. Thanks to Knowing which species are most active during the each person who properly managed attractants to keep wildlife wild and our communities safe. Because of you winter will help keep our communities conflict-free.

It is already evident around town that deer conflicts there were very few dangerous wildlife conflicts this year!

WildSafeBC gratefully acknowledges funding by will continue to be present in the cold weather. As snow and frost will cover the grass and other vegetation the Columbia Basin Trust, the MOE and the Communideer have been feeding on throughout the summer and ties of Invermere and Radium. To report any wildlife fall, they will seek out food from bird feeders, garbage sightings in our communities call the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277. For more cans, and hardy shrubs. solutions, check out our Please remember to never Facebook page at Wildfeed the deer, and continue SafeBC Columbia Valley. to store garbage where it A final report on the Wildcannot be accessed! While SafeBC program during the waste transfer station 2014 is available at www. is closed (until November wildsafebc.com, as well as 30th), please keep in mind tips and information on to dispose of garbage propreducing human/ wildlife erly, either on the morning conflict all year round! of curbside collection, or Kara Haugseth is the at the local landfill. Many WildSafeBC Community Coof the large garbage bins in Invermere have been over- ATTRACTANT ALERT —Many dumpsters in Invermere ordinator and can be contacted flowing and providing the have been overflowing since the transfer station shut down. at 250-342-9281 ext. 1226, Proper garbage disposal is essential when wildlife is present. invermere@wildsafebc.com or deer with an easy snack.

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Online quotes IN RESPONSE TO THE NOVEMBER 21st STORY

“Mixed reaction to Swansea trail work”

Caring comedy ICAN’s 3rd annual Raise the Woof! fundraiser transformed the Invermere Community Hall into an elegant dinner and comedy venue (bottom photo by Nicole Trigg) on Friday, November 21st. From the left, Yolande Dolman, Mark Taylor, and Bruce and Linda Mclean, socialize before dinner (photo by Dan Walton); ICAN president Melanie Remple and secretary Mara King were in full cat makeup, along with the rest of the ICAN volunteers (photo

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I do agree with Lindsay.

First, the old hiking trails are a result of hikers using it for at least 50 or even 100 years.

These trails evolved based on a hikers’ pace and now the hiker gets forced to use a trail which is designed for a biker or runner.

I can understand that the old trails should not be used due the impact to the nature, but what has been done the last couple of weeks made no sense to me at all.

Why a big part of a hillside (over 100 times more area as the existing trail used to be) has been dug up with trenches, destroying a very sensitive grass area which will take at least 100 years to recover makes no sense to me.

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. . . ‘Funding’ from page 3 It is almost 40 years old and the population of Windermere has grown substantially and regulations around operational, emergency and fire flow have changed during those four decades.

The new reservoir project will cost around $2.3 million.

Efforts to find a long-term answer to the Windermere water issue are still ongoing, with the RDEK working on determining an exact location to drill test wells for groundwater.

The test wells will be somewhere in the vicinity of Windermere Creek on the northeast side of the Highway 93/95, and the RDEK is negotiating with property owners to obtain permission before choosing a specific site, according to Ms. Ahlgren.

At the moment there is no firm time-

line for the long-term Windermere water upgrade project.

“With the uncertainty around the feasibility of the well option and timing of future funding opportunities, there is not a set schedule for presenting options to the community,” said Ms. Ahlgren. “If the results of the proposed test well are promising, there would be at least another year of work to determine the number of wells required, confirm any treatment requirements and prepare an environmental assessment.”

The RDEK will be experimenting with user-borne costs to help pay for the water system upgrades and will use mock water rates for a year before any actual new rates come into effect, according to Ms. Booth.

The mock rates would give users a chance to see how much they would pay for water using a flat rate, compared with what they would pay with a metered rate.

#22 Sam Young Sam Young completes the Columbia Valley Rockies’ offensive line that has the most points thus far this season. He and his linemates Doan Smith and Ryan Lawson hold the top three spots in the team points race.

Young spent last season playing for the Midget AAA Flames in Calgary.

The 18 year old is a long-time Chicago Blackhawks fan who started skating at about two years of age and played hockey in the tykes division.

The excitement and energy of the

game are what he enjoys most and he urges local fans to “... keep believing. We are working on our mental toughness in the defensive zone.”

He says that will result in more wins for the team. Young has recently been wearing an A at home games.

His parents Brenda and Al have made the trip from Calgary to watch a number of home games and he appreciates he’s close enough for them to do so.

His long-term plans include studying business or petroleum engineering.

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cheers & jeers

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Alcoholics Anonymous If alcohol is causing problems or conflict in your life, AA can help. All meetings are at 8 p.m.

For more information, please call 250-342-2424. Columbia United AA, Invermere: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the BC Service Building, South End – 624 4th St., Invermere. Radium Friendship Group: Friday at the Catholic Church, East Side of Main St. With the exception of Tuesday, all meetings are open.

Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us. Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7:15 p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call 250-3428255.

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

Wednesday December 3rd 7:00 p.m.

Cheers to Barb at Selkirk Telus! You always come through, going out of your way to accommodate my needs while out of the country. You rock!

Cheers to Matt and the staff at the Invermere Liquor Store for their berry-nice donation to the Food Bank!

Jeers to the individual who keyed my truck hood on Stark Drive.

Karma will get you!

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

s obituary s Rev. C.E. Fletcher (Curley) Born: November 1, 1925 Toronto, ON Left for Heaven: November 17, 2014 Invermere, BC

cheers & jeers Cheers to Ms. Tenta for making such awesome jokes.

Jeers to the dump truck in Windermere for continually using his jake brake and driving far too fast in residential areas. I was just about driven off the road when you failed to yield at the y-intersection near the Windermere landfill.

SLOW DOWN! Cheers to the two men who came to my assistance on Westside Rd. on Nov. 17th after my encounter with a deer. The escort home was above and beyond!

Novels of Cheers to the Friends of the Library for providing the delicious treats at the B.C. book launch for Elinor Florence’s “Bird’s Eye View”. Cheers as well to everyone who came to the event, especially those who dressed in their 1940’s finery and to CV Arts for the perfect venue. And a final cheers to the Invermere Library staff for hosting such an amazing event and to the author herself, Ms. Florence, for providing us with the opportunity to share in the excitement of your new book.

Cheers to the Martin Morigeau Elementary School for hosting a Bat House Building Workshop. What a great experience.

s obituary s It is with sadness and joy that we announce the passing of Curley Elsworth Fletcher. The sadness comes from forever missing his sly smirks and the quick witted twinkle in his eyes and the joy is based on the knowledge that Curley is now playing his guitar and singing Gods praises where he spent a lifetime witnessing and leading others … Heaven.

Curley is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy who he married 63 years ago in Ontario. Curley and Dorothy where blessed in 1964 with a daughter Wanda and in 1965 a son Kevin (wife Kathy). Curley and family arrived in the valley in 1973 where they lived at the Red Coach Motel while their house in Radium was being finished. Since that time he has become a grandfather six times to Rebecca, Nicole, Sarah, Ryan, Justin, and Amber and was able to do something very few fathers were able to do, he was able to preside over the marriage vows of both his children.

Curley’s passion, after his family, was ministering and more accurately, missions. He spent time in Kenya, where he helped spread the Word of the Lord and build places of worship. He was also invited to serve in an interim capacity for First Nations churches in Bella Bella, Kitimat, Bella Coola and Anaheim Lake, where in some cases he was made honorary elder or given chief status because of his support and dedication to their people.

From 1981 to 1993 you could see Curley driving the white Ford Econoline van through the numerous campgrounds selling baked goods from Dorothy’s Bakery.

In 2013 he became ill and was moved to Columbia House where he put up a valiant fight. We would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to all Curley’s and Dorothy’s friends as well a special thanks to the staff of Columbia House for their selfless care and attention.

Services will be held at the Valley Christian Assembly November 29, 2014 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flower donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of BC in Memory of Rev. CE Fletcher.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com

Francoeur, Roger 1931-2014 With heavy hearts and deep sadness and with his family at his side we mourn the loss of Roger Francoeur on November 23rd, 2014. As he is reunited with his true love, Theresa, he will be sadly missed by his children Monique, Robert, Richard (Diane), Joanne (Tom), Carole (Stan), 13 grandchildren, and 22 + 1 on the way great grandchildren.

The family would like to express our heartfelt thanks to his granddaughter Sara and daughters Monique and Carole for all the love and care given to our father (grandpa).

A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 29th at 11 a.m. at Mark’s Memorial Funeral, 2024 Industrial Rd. #2, Cranbrook, B.C. Luncheon at Carole and Stan’s to follow after service. If you would like to make a donation please join us for the service for more details or please contact Sara Ferguson at 250-688-0490.

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

Cheers to Bob and Doug. AKA the OTHER guys! What would we do without you?

Cheers to grade 8 students at DTSS for doing so well on the schoolwide “Reading Challenge.” Keep Cheers to M.J. who turns 75 years JEERSon Dec. 3rd. You Rock! those pages turning! CHEERS & young Sponsored by

Jeers to the Village of Invermere for changing light up night to Pothole Park and taking away from the businesses on Main Street. Why change something when you had a great thing going.

BIG CHEERS to Jane at Lambert Insurance for going above and beyond yet again and for being such a good friend!

Cheers to Jane for knitting Sunshine a blanket! She loves it! Also for knitting blankets for ICAN over the winter for our fuzzy friends!

Cheers to the students of Windermere Elementary School, J.A. Laird Elementary School, Eileen Madson Primary School and Sonshine Daycare for making our seniors smile, feel important and sharing our home with us.

Cheers to the wonderful young couple that paid for our meal at Huckleberry’s last Sunday night.

What a surprise that was! We did pay it forward to the next couple who came in. Your kind gesture is greatly appreciated. Merry Christmas!

Jeers to those at the Village Office responsible for choosing a nonaccessible venue for your Christmas party. So hurtful to one specific councilor. This is 2014 and it is shameful for that kind of thinking to still be going on!

Cheers to whoever anonymously said Merry Christmas by paying for another patron’s meal at Huckleberry’s Restaurant last Sunday night, and to that person for buying our meal. We paid it forward again. You gotta love this town. Merry Christmas everybody!

ANNOUNCEMENT

Wings Over the Rockies

Annual General Meeting Wednesday, December 3rd at 7 p.m. Pynelogs Cultural Centre The meeting will be followed by refreshments. Everyone welcome.

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LOST AND FOUND

accommodation

suite for rent

Lost: Tile saw in a large white box that fell off truck between Johnston Road and Radium Resort between 5:30 & 6 pm on Monday Nov 17th.

Please call 250-347-9985.

Private room/suite/bath, includes all utilities, internet, furnished, shared kitchen, in the Fairmont Hot Springs area. No pets, non-smoker only. $500/mo. Call 250-342-1195.

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

Kitchenettes available. Call 250347-9915.

storage

accommodation wanted

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE

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

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.

COMMERCIAL SPACE In Invermere – for rent, 503 7th Ave., 1,950 sq. ft., 8 ft. overhead door. Suitable for rental of office. Call 250342-0603 or 250-341-5845.

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.

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.

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.

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.

1-bdrm basement suite for rent.

Separate entrance, washer and dryer. N/P, N/S. $700/mo including utilities. Contact Angela at 250341-5216.

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.

For rent in Radium: Modern 2-bdrm lower level apartment. W/D, D/W, $850/mo utilities included. Call 250-342-3790.

Main floor apartment, upgraded kitchen and bathrooms. 2-bdrm, 2 bath, hardwood and carpet, sunny deck, fenced yard with storage shed, air conditioning.

W/D, dishwasher, N/P. $1,200/mo utilities included. Call 250-3423790.

house for rent Invermere furnished Townhouse.

3-bdrm, 2.5-bath, 5 appliances, N/S, N/P. Garage, close to downtown, family oriented. $1,250/mo + utilities. 403-7030930.

Sublet January to March. Shared home in Windermere. $550 all inclusive. 403-519-8268 or email patyesh@gmail.com 4-bdrm house in Invermere, available Dec. 1st, $1,600/ mo. Internet and all utilities included, call 250-341-1650 or invermerehomerentals@gmail. com.

house for sale

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

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

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.

property

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.

Please email classified ads to info@columbiavalleypioneer.com

condo for sale

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

services Home Building and Renos

wanted

How to stay well all Winter and Avoid Catching the Flu! Join Judith Cobb for this 90-minute workshop.

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014.

7 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.

Columbia Garden Village, $5.00 VFC members, $10.00 non-members (includes 2-week membership to VFC).

Preregister: in person at the Valley Fitness Centre, or by phone 250-342-2131.

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, 250-3422274.

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

services

misc. for sale

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

250-342-5089.

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.

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning.

Environmentally friendly products.

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

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.

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. Two IKEA narrow (12”) metal shelving units $25 each. Green table lamp $15. 250-341-5956.

firewood Support Rockies Hockey firewood.

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

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

Pine firewood, cord or halves. 250341-7290.

childcare

Dragonfly Discovery Children’s Centre accepting registrations for After School Kids Club ages 5 - 11 years and half day and all day preschool program ages 2.5 to 5 years.

Please visit www. dragonflydiscoverycentre.com for more information.

Chuck Newhouse Builders 250-342-3637 chucknew@telus.net Water treatment and purification, includes drinking water systems, softeners and conditioners, iron filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-342-5089.

kimberleyrae.ca

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

250-342-5102

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 CREAMY SHRIMP & TOMATO CHOWDER 2 stalks Celery, diced 1 medium Onion, diced 1 tbsp Olive Oil 2 18 oz cans Italian Stewed Tomatoes

1 ½ cups Shrimp, cooked ½ cup Whipping Cream ½ cup Water Pepper / Basil to taste

In a large pot, sauté celery and onion in oil until tender.

Add tomatoes and heat through.

Add shrimp, cream and water.

Cook over medium heat until hot.

Season with pepper and basil.

Serve with warm crusty bread.

See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Home Of The Week Ah . . . Creekside Living!

Gorgeous views overlooking the Fairmont Creek.

Upgraded 3-bedroom town home has it all and at this price won’t last. Stunning furniture package included.

$475,000

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

Walk-ins accepted; appointments preferred.

Ready in an hour.

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

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

20% off

and installed by Christmas Need a perfect gift? Gift Cards with immediate delivery (email), Discounts & No expiry.

“I recently purchased blinds, and this was one of the most pleasurable shopping experiences.

Shannon thought of many details I would not have. I would highly recommend calling Shannon”.

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

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.

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services Don’t leave your home empty - especially during the winter months. Local, mature, trustworthy, professional woman looking to house/condo sit (preferably longterm) in Invermere. N/S, N/P. Excellent references. ikicdt2014@ gmail.com.

Mountain Valley Cleaning Service.

We offer Vacation and Residential Cleaning. Your personalized service will be organic, reliable, sensible and efficient. Please email us at mountainvalleyclean@gmail.com.

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.

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.

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 (250)-417-3617.

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

403-519-8268 or patyesh@gmail. com

Fruitvale, BC Invermere, BC

HEALTH CARE AIDES FOR WEEKENDS

Part and Full-time Positions Available

CAREER CAREEROPPORTUNITIES! OPPORTUNITY

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.

KITCHEN MANAGER Full-Time Position Invermere, BC FLEXIBLE HOURS POSITIVE TEAM ENVIRONMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (250)489-2620

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.

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

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

COOK / CHEF

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

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 its bookkeeper.

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

Mountain Side Village Is Fruitvale’s Newest Columbia Garden Village is Seniors Housing, Care, & Services Invermere’s Seniors Housing, Community.

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

RESERVATIONS SUPERVISOR - FULL TIME This full-time position requires a results oriented individual with personable, professional phone etiquette and a positive work attitude. Duties include but not limited to supervising, training and scheduling Reservation Agents and ensuring all procedures are performed to the Resort’s standards. Identifying opportunities to maximize resort revenue while ensuring optimum customer service will be a focus for the Reservations Supervisor.

The successful candidate will have: • Strong listening and verbal communication skills • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail • Exceptional customer service skills • Proven leadership skills, ability to multi-task and be a strong team player • Excellent decision making and problem solving skills • Supervisory experience • Proficient computer skills Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers a competitive salary and benefits package with access to all resort amenities.

A flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, is required.

Previous experience managing a call centre is an asset.

Interested applicants please forward their resume with references before Dec 19th, 2014 to the attention of: Human Resources - David Sheedy Fax: 250-345-6616 or email to: hr@fhsr.com

fairmonthotsprings.com 1.800.663.4979

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Rod and Gun Club helps Able Creek fish flourish

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff A decades-old structure in Able Creek that’s been preventing fish from accessing valuable spawning grounds is going to be removed next summer.

Able Creek in Invermere is one of a handful of tributary streams that feed into Lake Windermere. With the Paddy Ryan Lakes as its source, the robust creek runs down alongside Johnson Road until it meets Westside Road, where it crosses underneath it before flowing down into the lake.

“It is really high quality habitat,” said Windermere District Rod and Gun Club member Ben Mitchell-Banks, who is spearheading what’s called the Able Creek Fishery Enhancement Project. He is a former federal fishery officer with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and a former conservation officer, and it’s thanks to his experienced eye that the removal of the Able Creek fish barrier became a Rod and Gun Club project.

The creek has taken a lot of abuse of the years. One aspect is Johnson Road, which doesn’t leave a lot of room for the creek, said Mr. Mitchell-Banks. “It sort of confines the creek in several areas,” he said. “If you drive up, you can see there are areas where the road is actually eroding right into the creek.”

While the conservationist-minded Rod and Gun Club

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If you have a passion for people and you think you have what it takes to create a great member experience and improve our members’ financial lives, we’d like to hear from you!

We’re looking for stand-out candidates to join our team in delivering a great member experience! We currently have an opportunity to hire a temporary and a permanent parttime Member Service Representative in our Invermere branch.

For full details about this position including qualifications and information about how to apply prior to December 5, 2014, please see the Careers Section of our website at www. kscu.com

better. together

would like to help out the road situation at some point going forward, for now their focus is on a section of the creek located about 70 metres below Westside Road.

The project began after Buzz Harmsworth, the owner of the property adjacent to the section in question, showed Mr. Mitchell-Banks what appeared to be the remnants of an old wooden structure directly in the creek’s path.

“What we think is that at some time, somebody built something here. It would be decades ago, and whatever happened here resulted in this barrier,” Mr. Mitchell-Banks said. “It might have been a dam that somebody CREEK CHAMPION — Windermere District Rod and Gun Club member Ben built way way back for irrigation Mitchell-Banks is heading up a fisheries project on Able Creek that will secure an admaybe, it’s hard to say. It looks ditional 2,500 metres of spawning habitat for Rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon. like at one time there might have

Photo by Nicole Trigg been a little road across here.”

As a result of the barrier, fish that swim up the creek To accomplish this, the creek will need to be dammed off to spawn are blocked from going any further. A combina- up above and the water redirected around the site by pipes tion of boulders and wooden logs interrupt their instinc- and water pumps so a crew can work in the dry. A hoe will pull out the obstructing materials, place the rock, and retual journey, leaving no channel for the fish to swim up.

“Fish can jump but in order to do that, they need fill the stream bed with a combination of gravel and sand. what’s called a plunge pool,” explained Mr. Mitchell- The project should take just two days.

Grizzly Ridge Properties Ltd. has committed to proBanks. “They need a deep pool of water they can swim up out of, so if you have an obstruction and the water viding rock for the weirs, said Mr. Mitchell-Banks.

“Now that we know what we need to do, we’ll be gobasically comes down onto a flat plane, there’s nothing for ing out into the community to see if we can source other them to get that momentum.”

Fish are still spawning below the barrier, where 885 aspects,” he said.

There are other factors to consider, aside from the metres of stream is accessible to them, but above the barrier another 3,300 metres (over three kilometres) of fish construction. A fish salvage will need to be done to reshabitat is going unused. Both Rainbow trout and Ko- cue any stranded young fish and move them downstream. kanee salmon use Able Creek as spawning grounds in the Furthermore, there are delicate timing windows.

“The work needs to be done when there is the least spring and fall respectively. Theoretically, the removal of the barrier, by increasing the length of spawning habitat, impact to fish,” said Mr. Mitchell-Banks, “which will probably be the latter part of July or August.” will help increase the fish populations.

Able Creek has already undergone some extensive “Good spawning habitat is often one of those things that is in shorter supply,” Mr. Mitchell-Banks said. “Ob- work. Where the creek meets Westside Road, it’s been reviously they’ve got the whole Columbia system and Win- routed 90 degrees to run along the road a short distance dermere Lake for rearing, but spawning habitat is often before flowing under the road, channelled by two culverts.

“This could be 60, 70, 80 years ago,” said Mr. Mitchone of those things that can be a limiting factor.”

The club received a combined $5,000 grant from the ell-Banks. “The original bed (in the field across the road) Regional District of East Kootenay’s Kootenay Conserva- has probably been cultivated for decades now.”

However, as the culverts are well-submerged into the tion Program and the Columbia Valley Local Conservation stream bed, none of this is believed to be an impediment Fund, and had a barrier assessment completed this fall.

An additional $12,000 has been granted by the to fish passage and there’s no anticipation they will have DFO’s Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships any challenges getting through.

And the public will be able to read about the Able Program to remove the barrier. As the actual cost of the work is estimated to be twice that, the remainder will be Creek Fishery Enhancement Project on educational signs coming from the community by way of in-kind dona- that will be erected next to the site.

“It will be one of the first things we do. They will let tions, some of which are already in place.

Next summer, the plan is to remove the structure, the public know about what we’ve done here, what the even out the stream bed, and install several rock weirs (to fisheries values are, how important Able Creek is, and also create a series of pools for the fish that deepen the stream). acknowledge the people who provided funding.”

November 28, 2014

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Get the most from your seasonal plants The Green File

By Mark Cullen Pioneer Columnist Whether you receive some plants this season as gifts or you purchase them to dress up your abode, now is the time to consider how to extend the life of each one of them to maximize the pleasure that you get from them.

Poinsettia, cyclamen, azaleas and the like have all received their share of attention from plant breeders over recent years and the benefits accrue to you and me — the consumers. Longer blooming times, less work, bigger plants. Nonetheless, to get the most of them, here is what you need to know...

It will bloom for two to four weeks and makes a great foliage plant otherwise. It is evergreen. If it loses its leaves, this is not a good thing. Rather, it is a sign that there is some stress in its life. Azaleas are a bit spoiled that way — they experience stress often and seemingly without cause. This is where it is to your advantage to think like a plant.

• Azaleas like their soil to be damp but not soggy.

When the surface of the soil gets dry, that is your sign to add water. Make sure it is tepid water (not too cold or too hot).

• They like to be fertilized every three weeks when they are out of bloom with Plant Prod 30-10-10 water soluble at half-strength all winter and full strength from May through early fall.

• If all of the leaves turn yellow and fall off, cut the plant back by half and let it dry out 70 per cent. Put it in a sunny window and ignore it except for watering once every two or three weeks. Likely you have given it too much love and attention. Get a pet.

• To rebloom an azalea, leave it out of doors next fall during the early frosts.

When temperatures drop to -3 C, bring it indoors and place it in a sunny window. It has now been shocked into blooming once again.

Poinsettia The classic Christmas flowering plant is easy to maintain and even to grow if you understand just a few things about it: • They love a bright room. A south or west facing window provides the perfect place to call Cyclamen home.

I love the new • They do not PERFECT POINSETTIAS — Baby your poinsettias by keeping them varieties of this exlike to be overwa- in a bright room and away from drafts.

Photo submitted otic looking indoor tered. Let the surface flowering plant best of the soil dry about a centimetre or two down between of all. Perhaps it is the ease of care that has biased me over watering. Do not let the plant sit in water for more than the years, but who can deny that the new colours and coa few hours. If you experience yellowing leaves and leaf lour combinations are eye-poppers. Cyclamen like: drop, this is usually the cause.

• Slight drying between waterings.

• Fertilize with half-strength Plant Prod 20-20-20 ev• Indirect sun while in bloom to prolong the blosery two or three weeks to maintain healthy green leaves som time. and bracts (the red that you see is not the flower, these are • Mild fertilizer application every three weeks (halfthe top leaves). strength 20-20-20 works well).

• Poinsettias do not like drafts, especially cold ones.

• A rest when out of flower; cut back on watering • Come summer, I recommend that you sink the pot and place in direct sunshine. and all into a sunny spot in your yard and treat it like With a little attention your seasonal plants can really an annual. perform. Some judicious ignorance also can work.

Azalea Mark Cullen appears on Canada AM every Thursday The gorgeous “rose”-shaped blossoms of the azalea are morning at 8:40 a.m. He is the spokesperson for Home to die for. And the plant is permanent; you can expect it to Hardware Lawn and Garden. Sign up for his free monthly bloom each year come fall or winter with the proper care. newsletter at www.markcullen.com.

Soccer

Columbia Valley

We invite you to attend

Columbia Valley Youth Soccer 2014 Annual General Meeting Wednesday, December 3rd, 7 p.m.

College of the Rockies, Invermere Campus.

CHRISTMAS BUREAU OF THE COLUMBIA VALLEY

REMINDER RECIPIENTS

Request forms can be picked up at the Family Resource Centre, Employment Centre, Ministry of Children & Family Development, Shuswap Band Office, Akisqinuk Health Centre, Canal Flats Food Bank & Post Office

Application Submission Deadline: Thursday, December 11th

Gift Card Distribution Date:

Thursday, December 18th, 1 – 7 p.m.

SPONSORS Want to sponsor a family or make a donation?

Email cvcb@shaw.ca or call Angie 250-342-2611 Gift packages must be delivered to the Invermere Community Hall December 18th between 8 a.m. – Noon

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

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November 28, 2014

Light Up luminance Holiday festivities began in the valley on Saturday, November 22nd at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena, where Invermere’s Light Up Night kicked off with a parade through the streets of downtown Invermere.

With the streets closed to traffic and flooded with pedestrians from the parade, many local shops displaying Christmas window displays stayed open to allow for late-night shopping. Once the parade had concluded, the crowd rendezvoused at Pothole Park, where the District of Invermere held the tree-lighting celebration. From there, youngsters were invited to visit Santa in his den, as well as take part in a colouring contest by Black Star Studios. All patrons enjoyed live music from the Home Hardware stage, as well as free hot chocolate and glow sticks. The Columbia Valley RCMP were in the parade, and saw those in attendance “Cram the Cruiser” full of non-perishable food items for the Columbia Valley Food Bank.

Photos by Nicole Trigg and Dan Walton (with the exception of the one of Chloe Hamilton on the bottom left, which was submitted).

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. . . ‘Discover’ from page 8 With brand new guns and an improved recipe for man-made snow, Panorama is again covering its slopes with state-of-the-art technology.

“We’ve made major improvements to our snowmaking system. We have 30 new snow guns and we’ve upgraded our SnowMax system,” said Panorama’s marketing manager, Scott Morgan. “We’ll have more snow, better quality, and we can make it faster.”

Some of the resort’s other features have been rearranged. The terrain park will now be found attached to the Horseshoe run, and will, according to Mr. Henderson, offer a “much

more robust, full on terrain experience, which we haven’t offered as much in the past.”

Panorama’s tubing centre was located where the Discovery Zone is now located, and has been removed for this winter season to accommodate the expansion. Management will be revisiting the tubing idea over upcoming seasons.

Because many families don’t want to pay for a day pass just to use the beginner areas, Panorama will be offering exclusive Discovery Zone lift tickets for beginners of the sport.

The ski resort’s first day of public operations for the 2014-2015 season takes place on Friday, December 12th.

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REGISTRATION for the January session of all programs.

Wednesday, December 3rd 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena Lobby

Canskate Pre-powerskate Monday or Wednesday, 4-4:45 p.m.

Friday 1:45-2:30 p.m.

Powerskate Pre-school skate Monday 5:45-6:45 p.m.

Tuesday or Thursday, 12:30-1 p.m.

All programs begin the week of January 5th, 2015.

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

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

REPRESENTATIVE TO THE RECREATION SOCIETY BOARD The Council of the District of Invermere is now receiving applications for a replacement representative to the Columbia Valley Recreation Society Board until October 31st, 2015. This volunteer position will work closely with other members of the board regarding the operation of the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

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 Interested persons are asked to please have their letters submitted to the District of Invermere no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, December 5th, 2014.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Last winter, SRL successfully undertook Ecosystem Restoration treatments on portions of SRL property at Salter Creek to enhance wildlife habitat and reduce wildfire hazard.

Please be advised that the slash piles accumulated during the ER treatment process will be burned over the winter when venting conditions are adequate to disperse the resulting smoke, following guidelines set by the Ministry of Environment.

November 28, 2014

Got bats? Build them a new home In general, bats in the Kootenays leave buildings in the late summer or early fall. They use fall roost sites Summer is the season when property owners notice where they mate and then go into mines or caves to hibats in their buildings. They may find guano (excrement) bernate. Although there is a possibility that bats can use on the deck, hear bats in the walls, or smell a build-up of buildings over the winter, it is unusual.

One of the most important guano. The Kootenay Community strategies in excluding bats from Bat Project (KCBP), funded by the a building is to install a bat-house Columbia Basin Trust and the Conearby. These wooden boxes comlumbia Valley Local Conservation prised of various chambers provide Fund, has received hundreds of calls the bats with an alternative habitat. over the years with these issues. In Residents can build a bat-house many cases, landowners are happy to this Saturday, November 29th at leave bats where they are. However, Wildsight Invermere’s Bat House for landowners who would like to Building Workshop at the Radium have bats move out of their buildSeniors Hall at 4863 Stanley Street ings, now is the time to do someA LITTLE BATTY — Accumulation of in Radium Hot Springs. All matething about it. guano (bat droppings) around a chimney rials will be pre-cut so participants “With the decline of natural in an attic.

Photo submitted can put together a four-chambered roost structures in the wild, such as large trees or undisturbed rock crevices, some bat species bat-house. The first workshop runs from 9 to 11:30 a.m., have adapted to use buildings for their roost sites,” says a free talk on bat conservation will start at noon and go to 1 p.m., and the second workshop goes from 2 to 4:30 Juliet Craig, co-ordinating biologist for the KCBP. Under the BC Wildlife Act, it is illegal to extermi- p.m. The cost is $20 per box. Contact invermere@wildnate or harm bats. In order to “get rid of bats”, the best sight.ca or 250-341-6898 to register.

To find out more about how to do a bat eviction, strategy is to wait until they have left the building and seal up all the entry and exit points. However, in summer bat-house plans, or bat biology, visit www.kootenaybats. com or call 1-855-9BC-BATS ext. 14. months, bat pups can become trapped inside.

Submitted by Kootenay Community Bat Project

. . . ‘New’ from page 3 Before the new equipment came, the cloud ceiling at the Fairmont airport was 3,500 feet (1,066 metres).Twelve years ago, when Mr. Jestley began his role as airport manager, it was more than 10,000 feet (3,050 metres).

“It’s been a long process. With this (new equipment) finally here and no longer always pending, basically the sky’s the limit,” said Mr. Jestley. “This gives us an opportunity to revisit the possibility of carriers such as West Jet or North Cariboo Air coming here.”

These carriers have shown interest in the Fairmont Hot Springs Airport in the past, and the airport was interviewed by West Jet at one point as a potential location for service, but the former high cloud ceiling here always put a CLOUD CONTROL — New technology at the Fairmont airport gives pilots the capacity to land in poor visibility. damper on such prospects.

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Christmas Dinner for Seniors Sunday, December 14th • 5:30 p.m.

Call 250-342-5566, Monday to Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to register, prior to Friday, December 12th Best Western Invermere Inn www.InvermereRotary.org Brought to you by

DENTURE SERVICE

• Full and partial dentures • Repairs • Relines • Rebases

Invermere B.C. • 1-250-999-9191 Donald MacDonald – D enturi st

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FAITH

A gift of expectancy

By Pastor Trevor Hagan, Lake Windermere Alliance Church We have had our first snowfall.

Remembrance Day has come and gone.

Now the next season is quickly approaching.

Christmas. I wonder if you have rules in your home about when decorations can come out or when Christmas music can be played? I know that in our home, I try to encourage us to wait until December 1st.

I know, I know… what a humbug. Costco has had its Christmas season items out since August, and since October the other stores have followed suit. It seems that every year the anticipation for this season comes earlier and earlier.

What is it about this season that gives us such a feeling of hope or anticipation, or even expectation? Surely,

it goes beyond gifts, parties and Santa… I believe it has to do with the word Advent. You see, advent means “arrival.” This season is all about getting ready for the arrival of Jesus.

Jesus helps people see how good, gracious, and what a great giver of gifts our Father in heaven is like. God is a great dad who loves to give good gifts to his kids. One of the greatest and clearest demonstrations of this part of God’s nature and character as a good giver of gifts is what John talks about in Chapter 3 Verses 16 to 17.

“For this is the way God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.

For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world should be saved through him. The one who believes in him is not condemned.”

Why does this matter? Because underneath all the decorations, wrapping and celebration, our hearts truly desire hope. Hope of peace, hope of joy, hope of good to come, hope of a better world. This gift of Jesus comes with the expectancy and hope of moving from a dark place into a place of light found in Christ. It is an invitation to an arrival; an advent. So, let’s celebrate!

Valley Churches LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH

Sunday, November 30th 10:30 a.m.: CELEBRATION SUNDAY...“The Gift of Grace”...The Lord’s Supper will be served.

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

A contest to help you sell your home The PropertyGuys.com East Kootenay and Crowsnest Pass franchise has welcomed new owners Lisa Christopher and Amber Biberdorf, seen here with administrative assistant Sally Sansom, and owner Laura Clark. With over 200 properties for sale in the area, the East Kootenay franchise is locally owned and operated by these four lovely ladies. To celebrate, they are giving away a property listing package worth $999! Just “like” the contest on their Facebook page (www.facebook.com/EKPGuys) by January 31st and you will be entered to win.

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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 28, 2014

Fairmont Mountainside Liquor Store and

Radium Liquor Store [Beside Horsethief Pub] present

BLACK SATURDAY

Backpacking travel as mental therapy

Nov 29th

Logan Anderson, a DTSS grad and the son of Invermere councillor Greg Anderson, has founded a progressive new company offering outdoor adventure-themed tours for 18 to 35 year olds living with various mental health issues. His company, Halcyon Backpacking Company, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to raise funds to get the business started.

“We feel it is an incredibly useful and necessary service for a group of people who are largely ignored by the current tourism industry,” said Logan (pictured here), who is now based in Victoria. The campaign is running until Sunday, November 30th. All the campaign details can be found at igg.me/at/halcyonbackpacking.

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