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January 23, 2015 Vol. 12/Issue 4

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Parents Gerry Taft and Nozomi Ishii welcomed their firstborn child, Kelvin Arthur Taft, into the world at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital on Sunday, January 12th at 3:05 p.m.

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“He’s a pretty happy baby,” Gerry said. “His first car ride (home from the hospital in Cranbrook) was really good — he slept the whole way.”

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“Some nights he’s a little more active, other nights he sleeps a little more.”

Kelvin’s parents had his bedroom ready just in time as he arrived 11 days ahead of his due date (Friday, January 23rd).

“He seems really healthy and he’s growing quickly.”

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 3

Valley NEWS

Second urban deer kill incident raises concerns

By Erin Knutson Special to The Pioneer A cougar has been identified as the predator in the second deer mauling on residential property that’s been reported to officials since the start of the new year.

The attack occurred at the home of Leo and Dianne Kienitz on Friday January 16th, which is located close to Eileen Madson Primary. According to Mr. Kienitz, the incident reaffirms the potential dangers of an overpopulated deer situation in the District of Invermere.

“Enough is enough. What is it going to take to convince the proper authorities that something must be done to address the seriousness of the deer and cougar problem? Possibly this could happen to someone’s child

or grandchild,” Mr. Kienitz told The Pioneer.

Mr. Kienitz found the remains of the deer on his front step just before noon.

“The deer was killed five feet from the corner of my house, dragged onto my front step and devoured — less than 150 metres from the Madson school yard,” he said.

After Mr. Kienitz called BC Conservation Office Services in Invermere, conservation officer Lawrence Umsonst attended the scene and confirmed the kill as being the work of a cougar.

Invermere conservation officer Greg Kruger said there have been cougar sightings in the areas around West Side Road, Pine Ridge Drive and Johnson Road in Invermere.

“We are monitoring public sightings and determin-

ing an appropriate response,” he said. “We hope the cougar moves back out of the community, but for now it’s about awareness and being vigilant about looking out for young children and people’s pets.”

So far no attacks on domesticated animals have been observed or reported.

“The cat has been displaying natural behaviour,” said Mr. Kruger.

There have been a few human encounters with the cougar and it has departed contact immediately, demonstrating a healthy amount of fear.

“We are giving the cougar all the benefit because of this behaviour and we haven’t targeted it to be destroyed.”

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Radium weighs urban deer management options

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff As the District of Invermere continues to be challenged to manage its deer population, the Village of Radium Hot Springs is also considering dealing with a select few.

“Mule deer numbers in Radium are not a huge issue,” said Radium mayor Clara Reinhardt in an email. “(But) we do have a problem with a couple of does who are aggressive with people walking dogs.”

Earlier this month, Village of Radium Hot Springs chief administrative officer Mark Read attended an Urban Deer Management Workshop that was held in Vancouver by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities.

While deer’s hunger for aesthetic plant life and the waste they excrete are inconvenient, said Mr. Read, the issue has been raised in Radium primarily as a public safety concern.

“With the aggressive deer, they can attack animals. They certainly do not like little dogs, and they can threaten people,” he told The Pioneer.

At the workshop, the option of capturing deer for relocation was discussed.

While the intention of relocating is less contentious than other options, such as a cull, the practical application of it was thoroughly questioned.

“First, it’s very expensive,” relayed Mr. Read. “You have to capture the deer, you have to anesthetize them, transport them, monitor until anesthetic is gone, and then it’s recommended that you monitor them further to see if the translocation has been successful.”

The high costs associated with relocation are to ensure the end isn’t contradicted by the means. Without sedating deer first, “stress to the animal during (the relocation) process can lead to its death,” said Mr. Read.

Deer then have to be monitored after release. If relocated deer were preyed upon shortly after undergoing sedation, the health of the predators will be put at risk.

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• On Thursday, January 15th, the Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment received a report of an intoxicated female in the 200 block of 10th Avenue. Police located the female and escorted her to a relative’s residence.

• On Thursday, January 15th at 11 p.m., police attended to a single vehicle accident at the intersection of Swansea Road and Sunridge Road. A 1995 Chev pickup failed to turn right, damaging a fence and striking a tree. No injuries to the driver. The 21-year-old driver was charged with speed relative to road conditions.

• On Saturday, January 17th at 8:36 a.m., the detachment responded to a single vehicle accident on Highway 93/95, two kilometres south of Kootenay Road #3. A 2015 Mitsubishi driven by a 25-year-old male from Fairmont entered the northbound lane and ended up in the ditch. The driver had liquor on his breath. The driver produced a driver’s licence with a “N” condition of no alcohol. The driver was issued a 12-hour suspension and his vehicle towed.

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• On Saturday, January 17th at 10:30 p.m., the detachment responded to an assault complaint in the 2000 block of Summit Drive at Panorama Mountain Resort. Investigation resulted in a 33-year-old female from Fort McMurray charged with assaulting a 26-yearold male. The female was released with a court date of March 30th.

• On Sunday, January 18th at 3:10 a.m., the detachment responded to a complaint of an intoxicated female causing a disturbance in the lobby of the Best Western Prestige Inn in Radium. A 27-year-old female from Invermere was located while walking in the area. The female was arrested for drunk in public. The female was released to a family member who had been contacted and who arrived on scene.

• On Monday, January 19th at 9 a.m., the detachment responded to vehicle thefts. A 2001 GMC 2500 welding truck was stolen from the Brisco Wood Preserver yard. The vehicle was located on Columbia Road in Edgewater. It appears the person responsible then stole a white ‘94 Ford Ranger on Seel Road in Edgewater. This vehicle at the time of this media release had not been recovered.

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 5

Arrowhead brewing doubles up

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Invermere’s Arrowhead Brewery continues to expand at a fast rate, having recently set up four of its five new vats at the brewery and growing its distribution across B.C. and into Alberta. “(The new vats) will almost double our capacity for fermenting and storage of beer,” said Arrowhead coowner Shawn Tegart.

Arrowhead’s four new vats, which were custom-built to fit into the brewery, are already installed and the fifth will likely be arriving sometime in the spring. The five vats will be in addition to the 10 the brewery already has and will help increase its ever-expanding distribution.

“We’re looking to double our business again this year,” said Mr. Tegart, adding the brewery came close to doing so last year.

The increase in production will likely delight local craft beer drinkers, who can expect some new Arrowhead flavours in a few months time.

“We’re going to add a few beers in the spring and then we’ll see how many brands we can keep running through the summer. I’d like to keep as many as possible,” said Mr. Tegart.

The brewery’s distribution has increased to the point where Arrowhead now has both a B.C. and an Alberta representative and is distributing cans and 650 millilitre . . . ‘Radium’ from page 3 Another worry is over the unnatural habits that deer forced to migrate may form, particularly if they were born into an urban setting. Relocated deer might not have the skillset to live in the wild or evade predators, Mr. Read said. It’s also possible that a new environment won’t allow for more deer.

“The area may already have its normal carrying capacity,” he said.

According to information presented at the workshop, studies on relocated grizzly bears have made such findings. In a new territory, bears will often become banished by another bear that was there first.

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“It’s awesome. It’s been a goal since we began the brewery to be able to distribute across our own province and Alberta,” said Arrowhead co-owner Leanne Tegart.

“We’re slowly and surely working our way to the Lower Mainland and the island, but we aren’t there quite yet.”

The list of stores were Arrowhead cans and bottles are sold changes on a regular basis, and the brewery updates its Facebook page (Arrowhead Brewing Company) with the latest information.

The Tegarts and Jess de Groot (Arrowhead Design and Media) will be heading to the annual Craft Beer Conference and Beer Expo in Portland, Oregon this spring.

The conference is a major event in the craft beer industry and is held in a different city each year. This is the first time it’s being held in a location that makes it feasible for Arrowhead to attend, and the brewery team is excited.

“It’s close enough to home that this time we’re going to go down, learn a lot and enjoy some great craft beer.

It should be really fun,” said Mrs. Tegart. “It’s a whole bunch of seminars on secrets of the trade combined with a buying show. It’s about making contacts and networking. Pretty much everybody in the (craft beer) industry does attend.”

The conference runs from April 14th through to April 17th.

“Translocated bears end up getting pushed from territory to territory in the wilderness,” said Mr. Read.

“There’s a theory that the same thing could happen to translocated deer.”

He said the current position of B.C. ministry biologists — albeit a fluid one — is that relocation of deer is cruel and inhumane.

In exploring options for Radium, Mr. Read hopes to see the province provide municipalities with more tools, particularly for the sake of cost effectiveness.

“We know there’s mixed sentiment. A lot of people love the fact that we have deer and bighorn sheep, and then there are people polarized on the other end of the spectrum.”

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That ain’t no coyowolf!

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff

A photo published on page 23 of the January 9th issue of The Pioneer with a caption identifying the animal as a “coyowolf ” has been met with disbelief by some readers who say it’s a coyote. Photographer Bonnie-Lou Ferris is adamant it’s a coyowolf. Calls to Parks Canada and provincial wildlife biologists in Cranbrook haven’t turned up any concrete answers — both say they don’t have the expertise to comment. The Pioneer has now left messages with a wolf expert in Smithers and a coyote expert at the University of Calgary and is waiting to hear back. The debate is an interesting one.

Coyowolves, or coywolves, are a new hybrid species that’s resulted from wolves and coyotes interbreeding. The science around them states the first one appeared in 1919 in Algonquin Park in Ontario. The wolf population was so depleted due to humans taking over their habitat that they began to mate with their natural enemies, the coyotes, which they used to kill. Today, wolves, coyotes and coywolves exist harmoniously and raise young together in and around the park. And the species has spread. According to The Nature of Things: Meet the Coywolf (2014), 2,000 are living in the greater Chicago area, and a similar number are estimated to be in and around Toronto. So far the highly intelligent and crafty coywolf is believed to be a creature inhabiting the east only, because Eastern wolves are more closely related to western coyotes than they are to the larger gray (western) wolves. However, The Pioneer’s online research has turned up references to lab experiments that have successfully mated coyotes with western wolves.

Is interbreeding between coyotes and wolves happening on our doorstep? Let us know what you think, and we’ll follow up once we hear from the experts. Email nicole@ columbiavalleypioneer.com.

Correction

In a memorial story about Robert “Tiger” Thygesen in the January 9th issue, The Pioneer mistakenly printed his wife’s name as Jessie.Tiger’s wife is Beverley, and it is his mother-in-law who is Jessie.

Historical Lens College board of days gone by, 1981 In this image, dated 1981, the East Kootenay Community College Board gave their finest first impressions. In the back row from left to right are Bob Westsells,The Rev, Sid Fuez, Olson, a member from Fernie and a member from Cranbrook. In the front row from left to right, Eileen Madson, Pierre, Jackie Hemmelgarn and Patterson. If you have any more information, email us at news@columbiavalleypioneer.com.

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I want my country back Dear Editor: Do you remember when people from many countries put Canadian flags on their backpacks when travelling? Everyone wanted to be seen as Canadian because being Canadian allowed safe travel all over the world.

Things have changed. Now, not even Canadians are necessarily willing to plaster their luggage with the flag like we once did. Canada’s reputation on the world stage has changed significantly and we have Stephen Harper and the Conservative government to thank for that.

Do you know what thought keeps coming to mind these days when I think about this country? I

want our Canada back!

Canada used to be recognized for helping to keep the peace. Canadian troops were very good at it, and we were respected around the world for our leadership in bringing people together. Now it seems like we go to war whenever certain nations ask us to.

Not only are we putting our sons and daughters in harm’s way, we are compounding the problem by treating our returning soldiers very poorly. It is heartbreaking to see how the Conservative government treats our veterans.

Years ago, I made the commitment that I would not complain about an issue unless I was willing to do something about it.

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By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Timing couldn’t have been better for this year’s Pioneer travel photo contest winners.

Radium Hot Springs residents David and Marilyn Goldsmith were randomly drawn as the winners of the annual photo contest (in which readers submit photos taken with a copy of FLAMES FANS — David Goldsmith discovered The Pioneer at destinations around the he won the Pioneer Travel Contest while celebratworld) on Wednesday, January 14th — ing his 70th birthday. Photo by Steve Hubrecht which just so happened to be David’s ed by local travel agency Travel World — is 70th birthday. When The Pioneer phoned a night at a Calgary hotel and two tickets to the couple to inform them, it turned out a Flames game, and the couple couldn’t be they were celebrating David’s birthday with more excited. lunch at Eagle Ranch.

“I’ve never seen anybody so happy in “It was a nice surprise indeed, especially my life. And on his 70th birthday no less,” given that it’s my birthday,” said David, said Travel World owner Russell Daggett. adding that he and Marilyn have been parThe Goldsmiths will get to decide ticipating in the contest for some time. which game they want to go to, and Travel “It’s been fun. We’ve submitted for World will then arrange the details. the contest for quite a few years. We al“I’ve been a Flames fan since Lanny ways take The Pioneer with us whenever MacDonald. I also had red hair and a promwe go anywhere,” he said, adding that he inent moustache,” said David. He said he and Marilyn will be sure to bring the paper was once mistaken for Mr. MacDonald in with them again on their upcoming Febru- Harrison Hot Springs and was asked for an ary trip to Istanbul. autograph by a fan.

The winning photo, which was submitValley locals may know Mr. Goldsmith ted by the couple last April, shows them with better as “Aloha Dave,” a nickname he’s actwo other couples (one from Brisco and one quired from selling his vast collection of what from Spillimacheen) at Lake Havasu on the he calls “gently-used” Hawaiian shirts at last border between California and Arizona. year’s Columbia Valley Classics Autumn The Goldsmiths’ grand prize — donat- Show and Shine in Radium.

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PREDATORY PRESENCE — The deer remains discovered on the front steps of the Kienitz residence in Invermere on Friday, January 16th. Conservation officers have confirmed the deer was killed by a cougar.

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Regarding the proximity of the cougar, Eileen Madson has been advised on precautionary methods and is on alert.

The BC Conservation Service for the East Kootenay has started a new wildlife tracking program for animals, such as this cougar which displays healthy traits, but is in close proximity to a community.

“We are looking to capture, tranquilize, collar and track cougars who demonstrate a certain protocol. It’s about public safety and we are currently determining if the animals can cohabitate near the fringes of a residential area. This new cat we’ve seen is potentially a good candidate,” said Mr. Kruger.

The cougar in question has displayed natural patterns of behaviour in terms of hunting at dusk and dawn and a healthy amount of fear toward the human population.

Should this change, the animal would most likely be destroyed.

“Right now, we’re on the edge of that, but we’re willing to give this cat a chance,” Mr. Kruger said.

Strongly disagreeing with statements made in the January 9th edition of The Pioneer by the Invermere Deer Protection Society, Mr. Kienitz said society president Devin Kazakoff’s statement — that by removing the deer, more of these migrating predators would be drawn to the community — was “ridiculous.”

“If you remove the food source the predators will move on for lack of an easy meal,” rebutted Mr. Kienitz.

The deer cull approved by the District of Invermere is currently in an incubation period to determine if decided-upon measures are adequate, said Invermere mayor Gerry Taft. “We (the district) have supported the cull in that urban and domesticated deer have attracted more predators — it’s a concern.”

A maximum of 30 deer may be destroyed annually according to the new policy and are targeted on a complaint basis.

“It’s operational and on a day-to-day basis,” said Mr. Taft. “We didn’t want to have set parameters about where and when, because we wouldn’t be able to stop the traps being tampered with by opposition, so it’s more random.”

Right now the debate is whether or not the decided-upon number is sufficient to eradicate the problem.

“It’s the first year in. After we have established the technique, we will revaluate other options and ideas,” said Mr. Taft.

Conservation officials are carefully monitoring the correlation of deer and cougars, and conflicts that arise will be dealt with in an appropriate manner and in line with the actions, behaviours and patterns demonstrated by these animals.

To report any incidents, the public is encouraged to call the local conservation office at 250-342-4266, or the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277.

January 23, 2015

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What’s Happening in the Columbia Valley

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

The Boom Booms are back

SAVING THE WORD

The Boom Booms, who headlined the 2014 Invermere MusicFest at Kinsmen Beach last August, perform at Bud’s Bar & Lounge on Saturday, January 31st. With the release of their second album produced by Grammy Award-winner Chin Injeti, The Boom Booms are on a full tour of Western Canada. Turn to page 11 to learn more.

File photo by Dan Walton

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GAME ON

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Out & About Your weekly guide to what’s happening around the Columbia Valley Page 10

Fresh Fridays OPEN MIC Night at Pynelogs Friday, February 6th

What does ART mean to you?

Cinefest @ Pynelogs · Tues Feb 10th Hat Lily Concert at Copper Point Resort · Sat Feb 28th

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

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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, January 23rd • 2 - 4 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Snowshoeing.

• 4 - 8:30 p.m.: Snowflake Festival and Taste of the Valley at 6 p.m. at Kinsmen Beach, kick off to Bonspiel on the Lake. Fireworks at 8 p.m.

• 4 p.m.: Curling Bonspiel on the Lake at Kinsmen Beach Invermere. Continues Saturday January 24th and Sunday January 25th. For more information email invermerecurlingclub@shaw.ca • 5 - 8 p.m.: Climbing wall open at J.A. Laird School every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Birthday parties by appt. 250-688-5228.

Saturday, January 24th • 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.: Free family comedy show, Captain Future Saves the WORD at DTSS theatre. For more information contact Katie Andruschuk at kandruschuk@ cbal.org.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Junior Mini Fun Spiel! A fun night of curling on Lake Windermere. $10 registration fee to Invermere & District Curling Centre bar or office by Jan 22nd.

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

• All day Curling Bonspiel on the Lake at Kinsmen Beach continues.

Sunday, January 25th • All day Curling Bonspiel on the Lake at Kinsmen Beach continues.

Monday, January 26th • 5 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Dance Dance Revolution.

Tuesday, January 27th

Saturday, January 31st

• 4 - 8 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Netflix, Wifi and Rockband.

• 6 - 7:30 p.m.: Bereavement Support Group, 12 week program every Tuesday from January 20th to April 7th, at the Hospice Society Office. For more information or to register call 250-688-1143.

• 11 a.m.: 2015 Nordic Loppett weekend January 31st and Februray 1st. Loppett Registration www.zone4.ca • 1 - 4 p.m.: Minecraft Crafts at the Invermere Public Library. Paint your own box head, while supplies last. invermere.bclibrary.ca • Kinsmen Ice Fishing Derby.

• 7 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Man Hunt with hot chocolate after.

Wednesday, January 28th • 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Curling Rink.

• 6 p.m.: SYC. Join us for free food, cooking workshop and January Birthday cake.

• 6:30 p.m.: Movie with a meal at Earl Grey Lodge. 3 course meal and featuring the film Boyhood. $59.99 + tax, limited seating. Call 250-341-3641 or email info@ earlgreylodge.com for more information and to make reservations.

• 7 p.m.: Card night at Canal Flats Seniors Hall every Wednesday.

Thursday, January 29th • 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.: Drop-in LEGO Club. Afterschool free play at the Invermere Public Library. Under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

• 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Graphic Design Training program.

Friday, January 30th • 12 p.m.: Soup lunch at the Edgewater Legion. $6.

Soup, bun, dessert and more. Last Friday of each month.

• 2 - 4 p.m.: SYC. Join us for swimming at Radium Hot Springs.

• 7 p.m.: The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley is hosting an information night at Smoking Waters Cafe in Fairmont Hot Springs. There will be a 45 minute presentation followed by a Q&A, information brochures to take home and refreshments to enjoy while you are there.

• CV Rockies Pond Hockey Championship Jan 30th Feb 1st. Come and join us for a great fun filled weekend of Pond and Rockies Hockey at Kinsmen Beach on Windermere Lake - All participants will be invited to a reception at the Eddie Mountain Arena on the evening of Saturday January 31st, and be given comp tickets for the Rockies home game vs Kimberley Dynamiters that night. For more information or to register call 250-3427614 or email gkelly2@telus.net

Monday, February 2nd • 7 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for Foosball Tournament.

Tuesday, February 3rd • 5:30 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for cooking workshop and free food.

Wednesday, February 4th • 6 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for movie night and popcorn.

• 6:30 p.m.: Movie with a meal at Earl Grey Lodge. 3 course meal and featuring the film Jersey Boys. $59.99 + tax, limited seating. Call 250-341-3641 or email info@ earlgreylodge.com for more information and to make reservations.

• 7 p.m.: The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley is hosting an information night at the Canal Flats Civic centre. There will be a 45 minute presentation followed by a Q&A, information brochures to take home and refreshments to enjoy while you are there.

Thursday, February 5th • 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for Graphic Design Training.

• 7 p.m.: The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley is hosting an information night at the Windermere Community Hall meeting room. There will be a 45 minute presentation followed by a Q&A, information brochures to take home and refreshments to enjoy while you are there.

Friday, February 6th • 2 - 4 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for snowshoeing.

• 7 p.m.: The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley is hosting an information night at the Brisco Community Hall. There will be a 45 minute presentation followed by a Q&A, information brochures to take home and refreshments to enjoy while you are there.

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Valley engulfed by endless events

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff

The valley is going to be jampacked full of events during the final weekend of January.

On the frozen Lake Windermere, outdoor enthusiasts will have to choose between an ice fishing derby, organized pond hockey, and an ugly sweater curling bonspiel. Up at Nipika Mountain Resort, the annual Nipika/ Toby Creek Nordic Loppet Weekend will be contesting the valley’s Nordic ski racers.

The Kinsmen Ice Fishing Derby takes place for the 15th year on Saturday, January 31st. The fisherman to net the longest sucker or pike minnow has the chance to win a $500 grand prize, followed by a $300 prize for second and $200 for third (depending on the number of entrants). Other great prizes will be awarded to both adults and youth.

“It’s a great community event that brings out many local families and visitors in the valley,” said Kinsmen chairman Steve Kuffler. “And the money raised goes to support all of the community’s greatest needs.”

Many fishermen will be jigging their rods from within a shack or out in the elements, but the only requirement — in addition to registration — is that participants have a fishing licence. Day licences are available for purchase online and through government office.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. at The Station Pub and costs $35.

The derby starts at 9 a.m.

Beginning on Friday, January 30th, the BC Pond Hockey Tournament will be in action on Lake 341 3641 Windermere for the fourth year.

It runs all weekend, and has been organized by the Columbia Valley Rockies for the first time.

The tournament was started in 2012 by an organizer from Rossland, who last year has handed over the event to the local Junior B team as a fundraiser for their club.

Rockies president Al Miller said the team plans to continue running it every year. “We’ll be taking the pond hockey tournament on wholeheartedly,” he said.

Teams of six skaters (no goalies) can register for $550 — this entitles them to five games of round robin, which will determine their standings for the playoffs on Sunday, February 1st. All participants will be given tickets for admission and a burger for the Rockies home game on Saturday, January 31st against the Kimberley Dynamiters.

The Columbia Valley Recreation Centre Society will again be hosting the annual Ladies’ Bonspiel, which asks female curlers to get out and play in their ugliest sweater. The bonspiel’s schedule coincides with pond hockey, running between Friday, January 30th and Sunday, February 1st.

For those looking to experience a different kind of winter atmosphere, Nipika Mountain Resort will be hosting the Nordic Loppet Weekend. A 30-kilometre Classic race will be held on Saturday, January 31st, and a 20-kilometre Skate race on Sunday, February 1st. And for the first year, the resort is hosting the Teck Kootenay Cup Series.

“The trails are in excellent condition,” said Marni Kreutzer, events and marketing co-ordinator at Nipika. “Let’s hope the weather co-operates up to the weekend!”

Boom Booms to belt out at Bud’s

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff The Boom Booms took the 2014 Invermere MusicFest out with a bang, and next weekend will be their first return to the valley since their headlining performance.

On Saturday, January 31st, the indy-soul sextet from Vancouver will be taking the stage at Bud’s Bar and Lounge.

They’re currently travelling around B.C. and Alberta for the Love is Overdue tour, promoting a new album that was released in October.

“When we started we wanted to make a band that was fun. We felt that there was a lot of indy rock and down, melancholic music,” said Aaron Ross, lead vocalist. “We wanted a band that brought a Caribbean kind of joy to music.”

With all of the founding members having grown up in

the same Vancouver neighbourhood, The Boom Booms found their start organizing block party concerts during the summer of 2008. After holding five small festivals and outgrowing their street, those block parties expanded into what is now the East Van Summer Jam. Aaron said the band’s performance delivered more of a festival feeling during MusicFest, while the show at Bud’s will “get a little bit greasier on the inside,” he said. “People are drinking; we’ll have a couple. It gets less ‘all ages’.”

While The Boom Booms played a few ditties from Love is Overdue during MusicFest, the album has been since fully polished. But it’s no easy task combining the ideas of six musicians onto one record.

“It’s more difficult for us because we have more minds,” said Aaron. “There are definitely challenging points, but they

force us to communicate better.”

He said that the Boom Booms take a democratic approach to songwriting.

“We’ve done it for long enough where peoples egos aren’t too sore about it. If we feel that (a recording) is too busy, we put it to a vote, and everybody puts the music first.”

Aaron used basic shapes and colours to create the album art for Love is Overdue — an idea that was inspired by a relative’s retro rec room.

“At my Grandpa’s house, he built a bar and dance floor in his basement which haven’t been renovated since 1976,” he said.

When Aaron and a friend were in the basement. his friend pointed out the design on the dance floor.

“He said, ‘Bro, it’s the cover of your album’.”

The show at Bud’s begins at 9:30 p.m. and there is a $12 cover.

Written word inspires laughs

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff A free family comedy show about the importance of reading and the written word is coming to the valley.

“Captain Future Saves the WORD!”, which will play at David Thompson Secondary School (DTSS) on Saturday, January 24th, is a new oneman show written and performed by Nelson-based actor and vaudevillian performer Lucas Myers.

“He uses puppets, music, audience interaction and all sorts of other elements. We’re pretty excited,” said Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy Windermere Valley community literacy co-ordinator Katie Andruschuk, who has organized the Invermere show along with the

Kootenay Savings Credit Union as part of Family Literacy Week (January 24th to 31st)).

“The premise is that the main character Captain Future has travelled back in time from the future to the present day to save reading by outwitting an evil villain who is taking over the world through addictive social networking and video games,” said Ms. Andruschuk, adding that the show delves into the history of the written word as well as its modern relevance.

Families with kids in kindergarten through to Grade 7 are the show’s target audience, but just about everybody will get a kick out of watching it, according to Ms. Andruschuk, and there will be door prizes.

The show is on Saturday, January 24th from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. at the DTSS theatre.

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January 23, 2015

Loverboy’s guitar star returning home the decision he was going to be a guitar player.

“I never initially thought about Local boy and ‘64 David becoming as big as we did, but I alThompson Secondary School graduways wanted to make records.” ate turned international pop-metal Monopolizing the only twosensation Paul Dean — guitar star track tape recorder at DTSS, Paul of the prolific band Loverboy — never stopped recording, once he got spoke candidly to The Pioneer about a hold of it. the creative process and inspiration “I remember recording anything behind the band’s recently released on tracks and playing along with it. album “Unfinished Business.” The It was my first time ever recording. compilation of decades of incomI didn’t know you could mix tracks plete work came together when Paul back-to-back, not for a long time.” uncovered thirty-five years worth of Upon moving to Vancouver to tracks in various stages. study General Arts at UBC, Paul met “It turned out really good. I’m an old friend and started playing in really happy with it. I’d been carrythe band Kentish Steele and the Ching around all these tapes from ‘79 antells six days a week, eventually — demos, lyrics, just all kinds of leaving school to pursue his passion different experiments. Imagine old full- time. analog tapes at half life, but once we “The band was interesting, it was restored them to digital, a presence more R&B. I had no idea of R&B at started to emerge.” the time; I knew the surf sound. AfStarting out with 220 tapes, Paul ter having a year to figure it out, the — who now calls Vancouver home rhythm and the feel of it, it gave me — admitted it was a daunting task a good foundation and the first taste to sift through the material, but acof rhythm and blues.” knowledged the process helped to In 1979, Paul returned to Calestablish the look and feel of Lovergary where he formed Loverboy with boy’s latest studio release, while ensinger Mike Reno and drummer capsulating a life’s worth of thoughts, Matt Frenette. tones, moods and ideas.

The bass, drums and guitar “It was a lot,” Paul said. “Here ‘THE DEAN’ — Above: Loverboy guitarist Paul Dean on tour in 1986. Below: Paul Dean’s 1964 sound that gels so well with Loverboy was a lot of good stuff we didn’t re- David Thompson High School graduating class. Paul is in the back row, fourth from the left. has kept the band’s music alive and member, stuff from Toronto in ‘74.

Photos submitted well. There is no doubt that Loverboy Mike Reno (lead singer of Loverboy) has left its mark on pop culture with would listen to something and give the nod, or say this needs work, or this needs to be Almost Paradise and Working for the Weekend. rearranged and on and on, until eventually it was finished.”

“People still want to hear us play and we love to play our songs — it’s a chemistry.

Starting out as a bass player at the age of 16 in Invermere, while he was a student Mike and I are close, I’d be working on a chorus and it was lame until Mike came along at DTSS, Paul’s repertoire consisted mainly of playing surf songs. He recalls The and said, ‘I like it,’ and Matt Frenette has a very military swing, a certain strictness and Beach Boys, The Hurricanes, The Fireballs and The Shadows as being huge musical it’s easy to play with. His drumming blew me away; he’s never played in a way that influences for his work. didn’t fit, or didn’t feel right. With Matt, we never had to tell him anything. It just feels “It was simple. We played with two right together.” guitars at a talent competition at the high The creative process has proven to school and it went really well. Our band vary in time, space, dimension and inspiwas called Chicks Country Gentlemen.” ration for Paul, who shed some light on It was during this time that Paul sothe manifestation of some of Loverboy’s lidified an experimental bluesy sound, best songs over the years. and played gigs through the valley.

“Sometimes you get lucky and the tunes “We branched out and became The write themselves; other’s can take years.”

Twilighters, which had a surf instrumenThe love ballad So Emotional (from tal feel and we played at the Skookum the band’s second album Get Lucky reInn on a little stage. My dad was there, leased in 1981) was born in Invermere as and my old man complained ‘This band an ode to Paul’s wife Denise, after experiis so loud!’ ” encing a romantic outing with her in the Despite the humble beginnings, rain on Lake Windermere.

Paul’s career never let up after he made Continued on next page . . .

By Erin Knutson Special to The Pioneer

January 23, 2015

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THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW — Paul Dean is second from the left in the ‘86 tour photo (left), and first on left in the band’s current promo photo (above) followed by Matt Frenette, Mike Reno, Ken Sinnaeve and Doug Johnson. Inset: Loverboy’s 2014 album Unfinished Business promises to showcase the best of four decades of work. Photos submitted . . . Continued from previous page “It was the strangest thing. It was during one of the famous storms in the valley and the weirdest sensation came over me. I wrote the lyrics the next day.”

Other hits including Lovin’ Every Minute of It (from the band’s fourth album of the same name released in 1985 that went double platinum), took four to five years to write.

Some of the newer songs were realized after incubating through a lifetime of experience. Inspiration knows no boundaries, or restrictions for Paul.

“Come Undone (fourth track on Unfinished Business) was written in Toronto…

I started out with a little tune on the piano and then a set of a lyrics. It was sort of a poor me, broken-hearted, pity ballad and then Mike came along, gave it a more positive twist and changed the lyrics. It stood the test of time. The demo was cut in the late ‘70s.”

Keeping things simple is part of what gives the band its distinguished sound, and playing every performance differently through the necessity of playing live has ensured the loyalty of Loverboy’s fans.

“We have one guitar, one keyboard, a set of drums and live vocals. It’s about the simplicity, about concentrating and feeling good and building off of each other. By the end of a tune it’s pretty intense, it’s how we all play. It’s not just about playing without mistakes, it’s about kicking ass and making sure the rhythm is tight, while complimenting and leaving space for each other. Every night is really different, we have different harmonies, it’s all about filling the holes, it’s all about the groove and the swing. It depends on the mood of everyone.”

Cheap Trick, The Cars, AC/DC, The Doors, Paul Stanley (KISS), Bryan Adams, Jonathan Cain (Journey) have all influenced or lent a hand creatively to Loverboy’s

sound over the years. Cultivating a love of guitar shredding, distortion and metal, Paul lists Rammstein as one of his favourite bands.

“It’s a good thing when the music comes together, it’s great when something blows your mind and you are driving and pull over…going this is incredible — I hope people did that with Turn Me Loose.”

The lyrics are heartfelt and genuine for Paul, and writing them is a process that he often works on with his wife, or other musicians and industry moguls.

“I will always be writing about an emotion that’s come up, or a situation, or like When It’s Over, about a relationship and the synchronicity of the love we feel,” he said.

“I was having coffee with Jonathan Cain going over it, and he was like, ‘What were you trying to say’ and he would dig it out of me. It was really cool and with some layering the song was born.”

After four decades of screaming fans, solid attendance at their performances, fun, quirky and culturally interesting experiences in places like Japan, Paul has come full circle.

Paul will be coming home to the East Kootenay to play with Loverboy at Western Financial Place in Cranbrook on February 28th during the Canadian portion of the band’s current tour.

For all talent starting out in a small town, Paul had a few things to say.

“All you need is a glimmer of encouragement at the beginning, that someone get’s your music. If you play live and someone says that was pretty good, that’s all it takes.”

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January 23, 2015

YOUR MONEY

How overvalued is Canadian housing?

It is generally accepted by most economists that housing in Canada is overvalued, but there is little certainty as to how much. The Bank of Canada estimates the figure as 10 to 30 per cent, while a recent Deutsche Bank report states that the Canadian housing market is actually overvalued by 63 per cent.

Understandably, this discrepancy has caused many Canadians to wonder just how large of an overvaluation exists right now, and what could be in store for housing prices in the future.

Deutsche Bank report The Deutsche Bank report compares home values to their historic multiples of rent and household income to reach a median figure. Using these metrics, housing values are 35 per cent above the historical average relative to incomes and 91 per cent higher when compared with rents.

While these numbers are drastically different from the Bank of Canada’s estimates, they largely match The Economist, which pegs current overvaluations at 32 and 75 per cent respectively.

What determines housing prices?

On a macroeconomic scale, one factor best determines housing prices: affordability. With very few exceptions, the price of the average house must always be within reach for the average family. Once families can

no longer afford houses, the cost of home ownership must come down.

Over the past decade or so, however, housing prices in Canada have increased, and real estate ownership has remained affordable. This phenomenon was due to falling interest rates.

Consider the first figure, that prices relative to household income are 35 per cent overvalued. This is a direct reflection of falling interest rates. Suddenly, the average family could afford a more expensive house, causing prices to increase in tandem.

When interest rates rise, however, the opposite effect could take place. With increased mortgage servicing costs, prices will have to come down.

Of course the details depend on wage growth and the frequency of rate hikes. For example, consider a family with $80,000 annual income and a $400,000 mortgage. If interest rates go up 0.5 per cent ($2,000) and the family’s wages grow at one per cent ($800) during 2015, the family will have to pay an additional $1,200 to service the debt. If the scenario continues, home ownership will progressively become more expensive and with each upward tick in interest rates, squeeze out new buyers until some relief is found through lower prices.

Outlying markets In markets such as Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary, housing has become extremely expensive relative to wag-

es. For example, a recent study identified the household income necessary in each major city in Canada in order to buy an average-priced home, with a 10 per cent downpayment and a 2.99 per cent interest rate.

According to the study, families in Calgary need to earn $88,578 to afford the average home, priced at $465,047. Of course, 2.99 per cent mortgage rates won’t last forever so unless there is substantial wage growth, prices will likely come down.

Using Calgary, consider this metric: historically, housing prices tend to settle around a level about 3.5 times a family’s median income. This reflects a normal interest rate environment. Using this figure, median household income in Calgary is $98,300, which means that the average single family detached home should cost $344,000. The discrepancy is due to low interest rates and, to some extent, formerly high oil prices, though most of its effect is built into wages.

Final thoughts Record low interest rates were created with a purpose: to stimulate the economy. The richer people feel, and the less they are rewarded for saving, the more likely they are to spend. The most important things for Canadian families to focus on right now are debt reduction and living within their means. These habits will become more important over time, and will help people prosper through all stages of the interest rate cycle.

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Ever-popular Wild Game Banquet returns

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club is gearing up once again for its ever-popular Wild Game Banquet. This year is the club’s 96th anniversary, and the formal banquet has been running for at least 20 years.

“It’s a dinner and dance thing and it’s a tremendously fun time. We get constant feedback from people on how much fun they had. People look forward to this event every year,” said club president Rick Hoar. “It’s also the club’s major fundraiser of the year.”

The menu at the banquet traditionally includes a scrumptious lineup of wild game dishes, such as deer, elk and bear, and each year the caterer throws in a few exotic twists. In past years, these exotic twists have included cougar meat. This year, it may be beaver tails (real ones, not the pastry treat).

“We try to cook up something different and exotic

every year,” said Mr. Hoar, adding that the theme of this year’s banquet is “What The Club Has Been Doing.”

Aside from the dinner and dancing, the banquet will also include live and silent auctions, bucket draws, balloon draws, two rifle draws and horn scoring (in which contestants examine horns and try to guess what the score would be under the trophy system).

There will also be displays, trophies and a photo contest in which local rod and gun club members can enter their photos from the past year.

As in past years, Anne Riches will be catering the event, and every year she tries to incorporate different types of recipes gathered from club members into the banquet.

The club will issue 210 tickets (190 of adults and 20 for kids or teenagers) and they’re expected to be snapped up pretty quickly.

“They go fast, we always sell out,” said Mr. Hoar.

It’s a members-only event, but everyone is welcome to attend as the ticket price includes a one-day-only membership for the purchaser.

The event typically raises $10,000 to $12,000 for the club. Tickets cost $20 for kids and teenagers, and $40 for adults. They can also be purchased at Rona, Kootenay Coffee, K5 Mechanical, Home Hardware and the Horsethief Pub. The event takes place on Saturday, February 21st.

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Short glances and long thoughts Valley Skies

By Brian Fenerty Pioneer Columnist Momentary glances at our night sky can lead to long thoughts. Recently, I looked up at the cloudy night sky and, briefly, one bright point of light appeared up high. Jupiter! It disappeared just as quickly.

Jupiter’s current position told me Leo was hidden just eastward. I thought, too, of constellations south and west — Orion and Taurus, the latter home to the small, striking Pleiades cluster. I recalled seeing wispy nebula around these born-together stars, then learning that the wispiness was not their originating cloud of interstellar dust, but a separate passing cloud.

Closer to Earth, I ponder what structures lie beneath Jupiter’s cloudy bands, recalling astronomers think of two possibilities. The bands may be tops of vertical storm structures radiating outwards all from one direction, the planet’s core; or they may instead be tops of planet-axis concentric cylindrical systems (like cans lining up inside wider cans inside yet wider cans, then all trimmed off, top, bottom and sides, in an intriguing rounded sculpture). Seeing Jupiter briefly also reminds me how far away it is.

Light is fast — it could go around our entire planet eight times in a second! It usually travels in straight lines, unless it’s bent by, say, prisms into striped rainbow-like bands or spectra, revealing stars’ chemicals, or by heavy gravity. Anyway, light

from cloudy Jupiter takes about 36 minutes and 10 seconds to reach us currently (it varies with its and our own orbits around our Sun). We see Jupiter as it looked that many minutes ago.

That is not all! Jupiter’s position in our sky has moved westward while the light took time to get to us, since we are turning eastward — along with the rest of the planet, happily. The same happens if we ponder the location of recently found dwarf planet Eris, too faint to see in most telescopes and often below our horizon. Over thirteen light hours from us, if astronomers could spot it, when sunlight off it left toward Earth, Eris’ actual position back then would have been halfway east around the world. It’s mindboggling to ponder the positions of even more distant stars and galaxies when their light started toward us.

Over there. No, over there. Over…

Then there is the thought not just of locations, but is this or that star still actually shining?

Some giant stars use up their fuel and explode as a momentary bright nova. We can estimate that stage from a star’s spectra, but would not know for sure until that light reached us.

Light from far away galaxies? Astronomers use telescopes like time-machines into the past and study how galaxies long ago likely evolved and interacted.

Our neighbour, the Andromeda Galaxy, will eventually move into and through our Milky Way, too. Imagine if you have a time-machine that goes forward instead. You might see not just the Milky Way as one strand over our valley, but a second bright stream from Andromeda mixing with it. Many more thoughts go with that one!

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

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When love rolls her dice Fresh old ideas

By Arnold Malone Pioneer Columnist We live in a world of couples. Some couples are young, some old, some rich, some poor, some happy, and a rare few are grumpy. Whoever they are, at one time they first met. I have an ill-mannered habit of frequently asking couples how they met.

I am motivated and driven by the enthusiasm so many have in telling their story.

At a bed and breakfast on the Dingle Peninsula in west Ireland, I asked the hosts how they met. The man took me to the kitchen window, pointed to a white house across a shallow valley less than a kilometre away, and proclaimed, “I grew up in that house. My wife grew up on this farm. We met in Paris. Only after our return did we discover the closeness of our homes.”

Some couples have married their childhood sweethearts; others met during a rare happening.

Two young chaps were driving from Lake Of The Woods, Ontario towards Winnipeg. A car with two young ladies passed them; then the boys passed the ladies. A repetitive pattern began. Then the boys pulled within arm’s length of the girls’ car and, while driving, handed across a business card. That night, the phone of one of the boys rang. It was the girls they had passed on the highway. They got together for dinner. Two of them are now married.

(Warning: Sergeant Marko Shehovac might not approve of this method for meeting.)

A distracted male driver was on his way to work and ran into a young lady at a crosswalk. She was rushed to hospital with a broken leg. The young male felt utterly remorseful. After work, he visited the lady in hospital. The next night he brought her flowers. They are now married. The lady was rather attractive and on a couple of occasions he has been asked, “Where did you run her down?” He is one of the very few who can answer with a specific street and avenue.

In August, Katie Moreau of Riverport, Nova Scotia boarded Ryan Airlines in Barcelona, Spain en route to Dublin. She end-

ed up sitting by Jamie Kelly of Galway. They talked nonstop, became infatuated with each other, and then lost one another after landing. Both wished they had exchanged contact information. However, Jamie did not give up.

He had an Irish radio station searching for “a Nova Scotia girl named Katie.”

He used Skype to have CBC Halifax send a radio message that a Ryan Air Irish passenger was searching for Katie. Katie’s sister used social media to let Katie know that she was wanted. Katie and Jamie have since had another happy encounter. So, as they say in radio, stay tuned — don’t touch that dial.

My favourite “How Did You Meet” story was provided by my friend, Dr. Wes Shellen, former chair of the Communication Department at the University of Montana. A PhD student at Ohio University, Wes roomed with another PhD candidate. Years later, Wes travelled to visit his former roommate, now a professor. Wes was in awe of the beauty of his friend’s wife. Privately, he asked his friend how he met such an attractive lady. His friend told him that he arrived on campus as the Homecoming Parade was taking place. His wife-to-be was the Homecoming Queen. Over the next several days, Wes overheard repeated expressions from young male students wishing they could date such a beautiful lady. Responses were nearly always the same: “Fat chance you would have; she would be booked for months.” Never did he hear that she was actually dating anyone.

So, he played a hunch, placed a phone call, and asked her to go for ice cream. She accepted.

When Wes’s friend later told his wife his rationale for his first phone call, she confided that prior to his call she was the loneliest female on campus. Everyone else was going out on the weekend while she was home alone.

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Arnold Malone served as MP for Alberta’s Battle River and Crowfoot ridings from 1974 through 1992. He retired to Invermere in 2007.

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The public Taj Mahal The Green File

By Mark Cullen Pioneer Columnist

Melbourne botanical garden has it all.

Royal Botanical Gardens, Sydney In an effort to underWell, the Sydney Bostand how impactful botanical Gardens were bettanical gardens can be on a ter. Unbelievable, if you ask city and its people, I have me, how the Aussies could travelled to several of them improve upon such an outin the last year. Here is my standing example of sophisreport. This past autumn, I ticated green space in Melhad the opportunity to travel to Australia bourne with another botanical experience and New Zealand with my friend Dave, in Sydney that absolutely blew me away. who had business “down under.” I wanted Take all of the features of the Melto check out the trees and gardens in the bourne botanical gardens, as described major urban centres for myself. I had never above (this saves you time and The Pioneer a been to this part of the world before. lot of paper) and add to it the natural feature of water. Only Stanley Park would serve as a Royal Botanical Gardens, Melbourne close example here in Canada. The land on Our first stop was Melbourne, located which the Sydney Botanical Gardens sits is in the southern half of this large continent/ not only surrounded by water, but actually country on the east coast. When we were defines the harbour in the main part of the there in late October, it was early spring as city (there are several “harbours” in Sydney). the seasons down Imagine a 63 hectthere are the reverse are/157 acre parcel of ours. Rhodoof land that juts dendrons were in out into the blue full and glorious waters of Sydney bloom, as were harbour, loaded azaleas, lilacs and a with magnificent host of plants that specimens of maI didn’t recognize. ture trees (many The Royal Botanicollected from cal Gardens in Melother corners of the bourne are huge at earth), flower garROYAL GARDENS — Sydney’s botanical 363 hectares or 897 dens, an extensive gardens are known for their sophisticated use of acres. They are lorose garden, water green space.

Photo submitted cated more or less features, greencentral to the oldest part of the city, which houses, banquet facilities (there was a wedmakes sense as the British colonialists who ding going on in one of them, spilling out settled there almost 200 years ago saw fit onto a landscaped terrace that was fit for to sequester land on the fringe of the early a princess), and the Sydney Opera House settlement for the purpose of creating a bo- tucked next to the famous Sydney Harbour tanical garden in 1846. This one is packed Bridge. It is hard for me to find the words with enormous trees and shrubs of count- to properly describe this place. Alas, if you less variety. All of them labelled with the have not been, this is one for your bucket species, genus and (where appropriate) vari- list. The point is not that the Aussies have ety. This labelling, in the definition of a “bo- all the answers, but that someone or some tanical garden,” is essential in order to get group of people decided that setting this sanctioned as an authentic botanical garden land aside for public use was a good idea by the International Association of Botanic — a long time ago! The Melbourne site was Gardens, which represents over 1,800 gar- established in 1846; Sydney in 1811. This dens in this classification worldwide. There occurred at a time when the cities were in are greenhouses, a children’s garden with se- their embryonic stages of development. curity fence and day programs, ponds and Mark Cullen appears on Canada AM water fountains, practice golf greens, a sun- every Thursday morning at 8:40 a.m. He is dial garden, and a restaurant that we pre- the spokesperson for Home Hardware Lawn vailed upon for a hearty lunch. In short, the and Garden at www.markcullen.com.

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January 23, 2015

Regional District of East Kootenay Are you a book lover? Do you enjoy volunteering?

Do you believe in public libraries?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, we might have an exciting opportunity waiting for you!

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is looking for two people to represent the RDEK as Trustees on the Radium Hot Springs Public Library Board as follows: • one person to represent Electoral Area G; and • one person to represent Electoral Areas F and G, District of Invermere, and Village of Canal Flats To be considered for a position, an applicant must be a resident or elector of the above area(s) and cannot be employees or elected officials of the RDEK, District of Invermere, Village of Canal Flats or the Library Board. These volunteer positions are for a two year term expiring December 31, 2016.

If you are interested, please submit a letter of application and brief resume including reasons for your interest and related experience to Shannon Moskal, Corporate Officer, at the RDEK. , By hand at the RDEK Office - 19-24th Avenue South, Cranbrook Via email in PDF format to smoskal@rdek.bc.ca By mail to Shannon Moskal, RDEK, 19-24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 For information on the Library and the services it provides, please visit: http://radium.bc.libraries.coop/ Applications must be received by 4:30 pm on Monday, February 2, 2015.

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Apply now Community initiatives and affeCted areas Program Wish to apply for project funding? the regional district of east Kootenay is now accepting applications for projects that benefit the following areas: • City of Cranbrook

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Passionate about design

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff

coast when classes started in September. At one point, Mrs. Cochrane took time off her master’s degree just so the couple could finally have the chance to live in the valley year round. “We knew we loved it here, but we had never spent a winter here. We wanted to see if this really was the place we wanted to live one day. And it was,� she said.

The couple was able to fulfill that ambition when they moved back here in 2013.

They couldn’t be happier, taking advantage of the valley’s outdoor activities and, when work breaks allow, taking road trips with Juliette and Jude in their camping trailer.

An Invermere resident is ramping up her new architectural design business.

Jillian Cochrane started Cochrane Design Studio in March 2013, shortly after she and her husband Jed moved back to Invermere along with their two small kids, Juliette and Jude. Since arriving, she’s already worked on several custom home design projects in Windermere and on the Toby Benches, which is a focus she wants to continue. “Right now I’m working with builders in the valley, developing a unique niche here in the community,� she said, adding that part of the impetus for starting her own business was the ability to spend more time with her young family. “I want to find a good balance between motherhood and entrepreneurship,� said Mrs. Cochrane, who has almost a decade worth of experience in the industry, including working with architectural firms in VancouAPPROACHABLE ARCHITECT— Jillian Cochrane is ver, Victoria and Calgary. bringing her passion for design to valley homes and buildings. “I’ve always wanted to

Photo submitted do architecture, ever since I was in high school. For me the creative side Recently, Mrs. Cochrane has been of it is my passion,� said Mrs. Cochrane, working on creating a series of modern, who did an undergraduate degree in visual sustainably-driven, pre-designed homes usarts before completing her master’s degree in ing prefab construction and Passive House architecture in 2006. principles. “This can really help from a cost After graduating, she worked with perspective. A lot of people might think Bruce Carscadden Architect Inc., de Hoog using a designer or architect is a hugely exand Kierulf Architects, and Placeworks pensive way to build or renovate, but it’s not Design, contributing on design and reno- always the case,� she said. “With my studio, vation work for recording studios in the it’s all about approachability and being open Banff Centre, a cafe and boardwalk at for consultation, even if it’s for something as Norquay Ski Resort, the Village Brewery small as a kitchen redesign.� in Calgary, the Capital Regional District In the past two years, Mrs. Cochrane headquarters’ green roof and living wall has been involved with design work for project in Victoria, and an ice arena/sports Invermere’s new multi-use centre and with complex and aquatic centre in Terrace, renovation work for Kicking Horse Coffee, along with multiple custom homes. but her passion remains focused on residenThe Cochranes are no strangers to tial homes. She recently completed the deInvermere, with Jed (who is now Parks sign of a super-insulated home using prefab Canada’s Fire and Vegetation Specialist for panels, now under construction on the Toby the Lake Louise, Yoho and Kootenay field Benches. “It’s great working on homes. You unit) having started his career as a forest get to know your clients really well; it makes firefighter here in the valley in the late ‘90s. it personal and fun,� she said.

The couple, who met in university, always To contact Mrs. Cochrane, call 250spent their summers off from school work- 409-8713 or email jillian@cochranedesigning in Invermere before returning to the studio.ca.

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Regional District of East Kootenay PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE BYLAW 2582 Bylaw Amendment - Windermere

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE BYLAW 2579 & 2580 Bylaw Amendment - Windermere

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Marian Sinneave to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the bylaw will change the zoning designation of the subject properties from R-1, Single Family Residential Zone to R-2, Two Family Residential Zone. The subject properties are located at 615 and 617 Lakeview Road as shown on the attached map.

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Goertzen Holdings Ltd. to amend the Lake Windermere Official Community Plan and the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the bylaws will amend the OCP and Zoning designations of the subject properties to accommodate a subdivision creating approximately 34 bare land strata parcels and a community cluster development of approximately 39 single family cabins. The subject property is located on Park Drive in Windermere as shown on the attached map.

Bylaw No. 2582 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 299, 2015 (Windermere / Sinneave)” will amend the designation of: • That part of Lot 88, District Lot 4347, Kootenay District, Plan 2886; and • That part of Lot 89, District Lot 4347, Kootenay District, Plan 2886 except Plan 4027;

Bylaw No. 2579 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Lake Windermere Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2061, 2008 – Amendment Bylaw No. 19, 2015 (Windermere / Goertzen Holdings Ltd.)” will amend the designation of that part of Lot 1 and Lot 2, District Lot 8, Kootenay District, Plan NEP87850 from R-SF, Residential Low Density, R-MF, Residential Multi-Family and OSRT, Open Space Recreation and Trails to R-SF, Residential Low Density and R-MF, Residential Multi-Family.

from R-1, Single Family Residential Zone to R-2, Two Family Residential Zone.

Bylaw No. 2580 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 298, 2015 (Windermere / Goertzen Holdings Ltd.)” will amend the designation of that part of Lot 1 and Lot 2, District Lot 8, Kootenay District, Plan NEP87850 from R-1, Single Family Residential Zone, R-3, Multiple Family Residential – Medium Density Zone and P-2, Public Parks and Open Space Zone to R-1, Single Family Residential Zone and R-5, Multiple Family Residential – Community (Cluster) Zone.

A public hearing will be held at:

Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce 651 Hwy. 93/95 Windermere, BC Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 7:00 pm

A public hearing will be held at:

The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G and the District of Invermere.

If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

Submissions cannot be accepted after the public hearing.

All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw.

For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0314, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email jterpsma@rdek.bc.ca.

Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce 651 Hwy. 93/95 Windermere, BC Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 7:00 pm

The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G and the District of Invermere.

If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

Submissions cannot be accepted after the public hearing.

All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw.

For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0314, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email jterpsma@rdek.bc.ca.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE BYLAW 2559 Bylaw Amendment - Upper Columbia Valley The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an amendment to the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw to introduce regulations regarding minimum average parcel area and density averaging in Electoral Areas F and G. The amendments are proposed in order to address provisions found in the Bare Land Strata Regulations of the Strata Property Act whereby a Provincial Approving Officer may approve a bare land strata subdivision containing parcels smaller than the minimum parcel size permitted in the relevant zoning bylaw. The amendments would establish a minimum average parcel area and density averaging provisions in order to retain the intent of the existing minimum parcel area requirements for parcels created in a bare land strata subdivision.

Bylaw No. 2559 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 296, 2014 (Density Averaging/RDEK).”

A public hearing will be held at: Columbia Ridge Community Centre 6890 Columbia Lake Road Fairmont, BC Monday, February 2, 2015 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G, Village of Canal Flats, District of Invermere and the Village of Radium Hot Springs.

If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

Submissions cannot be accepted after the public hearing.

All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw.

For more information, contact Kris Belanger, Planner, at 250-489-6903, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email kbelanger@rdek.bc.ca.

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca Website: www.rdek.bc.ca

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Scott Postlethwaite

CVCC Contractor/ Trade Builder of the Year 2008

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

250-688-1235 www.invermerepc.com

invermereelectric@gmail.com

Insured-Bonded-Licensed

1710 10th Avenue – Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Maggie Street Developments Ltd

Lambert

Everett Frater Enterprises

Home Renovations • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Finishing

Sandra Kelly, Project Manager

250-342-7086

LAMBERT-KIPP

P H A R M A C Y LT D .

Come in and browse our giftware

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

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

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

1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

250-342-6612

Phil Bibby Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Specialists Truck Mounted System • Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed

Dean Hubman

Certified Technician

250-342-3052

Toll Free: 877-342-3052

Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 odysseyrestoration@telus.net

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

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

Journeyman Carpenter

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

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

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

READY MIX CONCRETE Concrete Pump • Sand & Gravel Heavy Equipment Rentals • Crane Service Proudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years

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

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Plumbing • Heating • Electrical

Rigid Plumbing Ltd.

Residential & Commercial Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

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

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

www.cordnerarchitect.com

www.ptarmigan-invermere.com

ROSS‛S POOLS & SPAS

SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

Commercial – Residential Installation – Maintenance – Repairs

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

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

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

WINDERMERE 250-342-6805 Invermere and East Kootenay Region

New Home Construction

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

• Gel Nails & Pedicures • Coloured Gel • Nail Art

Scott Wilisky

• Pleated Shades • Horizontal Blinds • Shutters

• Vertical Blinds • Automation • Residential & Commercial

Come visit our showroom,

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

Judy: (250) 341-1903

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

• House Checking • Complications • Details

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

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

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

ASK ME

about a fun, fASt Silpada Designs facebook Party!

Rose-Marie Fagerholm Independent Representative

250-341-5956 • rosis@telus.net

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

stwcarpentry@live.ca • cell 250 270 0745

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

Quality you can see!

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

(250) 341-6888

Fax: 250-342-9644 rugclean@telus.net

Call Judy ~ 250-341-5245 • Days, Evenings, Weekends

Andy Charette

Invermere

WETT Certified

Sales ~ Service ~ Installation

UNIVERSAL DOORS & EXTERIORS Arnold Scheffer 250-342-6700

unidoorext@live.ca • unidoorext.ca

Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential

Kitchen cabinet & counter top SpecialiStS Westridge Cabinets Dealer ~ Granite and Quartz Counter Tops Come visit our showroom,

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

January 23, 2015

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 23

Pioneer Classifieds

• • • •

ANNOUNCEMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT

cheers & jeers

cheers & jeers

cheers & jeers

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.

The C.O.R.E. Hunter Education Course is being offered in Invermere beginning Feb. 2nd.

The times are as follows: Mon. Feb. 2nd, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Tues. Feb. 3rd, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Thurs. Feb. 5th, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Sat. Feb. 7th, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sun. Feb. 8th, Testing The C.O.R.E. Program includes a practical firearms handling test, and a multiple choice examination.

Cost is $150.00 per person.

To register or for additional information, call Alan at 250409-9571.

Three Cheers to my Grampa. You know how to show a 3 year old grand-kid a good time; igloo building, crazy carpet, eye surgery at the most excellent children’s hospital, learning how to ski and fine day time dining at Invermere’s Cafés. Next year I’m bringing all my 4 year old pals to visit. Grampa, you totally rock!

A huge Cheers to Reed Campbell, for going above and beyond making sure our daughter got to school safely.

Cheers to Jane F. for the gift of skis and Cheers to Nadine H. and Peter H. for making the gift happen. Wait until I tell my preschool pals in the Carribean about winter in Canada.

They’ll all want to come here for a vacation.

Cheers to whomever left gifts at my parent’s door. My daughter and I appreciate you making the best Christmas ever!

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

Narcotics Anonymous meeting now available. Thursdays at 8 p.m.

Call 250-342-1071 for more info.

cheers & jeers Cheers to Elizabeth S. for the awesome gift of clothes! You made my Christmas.

Cheers to S.K. and L.O. Your help and dedication is appreciated! I couldn’t do it without you two.

s Memoriam s In Loving Memory of Gordon Allen Larrabee

June 1st 1937 - January 23rd 2012 We can shed tears that he is gone or we can smile that he lived.

We can close our eyes and pray that he will come back or we can open our eyes and see all that he has left.

Our hearts can be empty because we can’t see him or we can be full of the love that we shared.

We can turn our backs on tomorrow and live yesterday or we can cherish his memory and let it live on today.

We can cry and close our minds, be empty or we can do what he would want: smile, live, love and go on.

Thank you for being a part of our lives!

We miss you, We love you and We celebrate your life.

Your everloving wife, family and friends.

Cheers to Brad Charette. After the recent big dump of snow he stopped on the way to shovel his dad’s driveway and shoveled his 85-year-old neighbour’s too.

A huge cheers for shutting down access at Kinsmen beach! That area is much better suited as a family recreation area; there are enough alternative access points for vehicles.

Cheers to Sheena, Alex, Carla and chefs for making my mom’s birthday memorable. You are the best!

Jeers x 10 to the village for closing Kinsmen beach access, the safest place to access the lake for the last 100 years! Now the greatly endangered traffic goes to ‘Calgary Boat Launch’, which also destroys the Nordic track around Fort Point.

Another example of recent councils over-regulating our town into oblivion.

Cheers to the finder of the purple leash hanging on a branch!

Cheers to the Kinsmen beach bath/ change rooms. Spotless as usual!

Cheers to Bishops Book Cafe for staying open past 5 p.m. on Saturday nights. More downtown Invermere businesses should follow your lead.

Cheers to Al Miller who came to my rescue when my truck broke down on the Athalmer hill.

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

cheers & jeers

Jeers to the “adults” bickering Cheers to Alfred Joseph for putting about Franks Rink. Cheers to the on a wonderful dinner. May the CHEERS &Spirit JEERS quality of the ice!

Bear live on in Jumbo.

Sponsored by

Cheers to Marj at BMO. You’re the best!

Cheers to every little snowflake, it’s good to see how many of you there are. Wow! Cheers to relocating the deer. It will be great if this works for our deer friends.

Cheers to the person who plowed our driveway.

Jeers to the restaurants that close several hours before their “hours of operation” sign indicates, on multiple occasions. If you don’t want to be open, then don’t say you will be. Easy solution.

Cheers to everyone who gave to the Kinsmen Club annual Christmas Tree Pick-Up on Jan. 3rd. Every dollar donated goes to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Jeers to the dog owners who are turning the Whiteway into the “brown way”.... you are ruining what others have worked really hard to make!

Big Cheers to Wayne and his gang for always being there in a crunch, you made my boy safe and gave me piece of mind. OK Tire always so very kind.

Cheers to the Bantam and Atoms teams for winning gold in their tournaments and Good Luck to all Invermere teams!

Jeers to the people who are offended if I wear pajamas in public. It’s my day off, and I’m going to the grocery store, not to a photo shoot.

Cheers to Richard, Dj Will C. and Vick for making Glow Curling an event to remember! Can’t wait for next year.

Cheers to all the volunteers that help with the Minor Hockey Association. Your time and dedication is appreciated.

Cheers to whomever put the Kicking Horse Coffee in my truck a couple of weeks ago. It was greatly appreciated, Happy New Year!

Forever young.

Cheers to the RCMP for driving me home on Saturday night. Much appreciated!

Jeers to the dogs who don’t teach the owners to clean up after them especially on pathways - you aren’t the only ones walking there! Show some respect for Crown Land!

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

STORAGE SPACE/SHOP RENTAL 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. 403819-7494.

office space Office Space for rent on Main Street Invermere. Contact Ben for more info. 250-688-0362.

lost & found Found: At Invermere Post Office, gold ring. Come in to identify and claim.

Lost: two red planters which believe blew out of the back of my truck while leaving Indian Beach Estates . Bob 403-470-7603 Lost: iPod 5th generation, silver with a dragon screensaver. Around Shear Edge Hair Studio Wednesday January 7th in a snow pile. Even if it appears to be broken we would appreciate it to be returned, he has extended insurance. 778-5250022.

storage NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Please call 250-341-6299 to place your classified ad.

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commercial space

suite for rent

condo for rent

MIsc for sale

services

help wanted

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.

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

Kitchenettes available. Call 250347-9915.

2-bdrm + den at Purcell Point.

1 year lease required, N/P, nonsmokers only. Very nice with a great view. $875/mo + utilities or $975/ mo with garage. 403-899-2328.

Two wood fire places, one sunbeam vacuflow, one cherry office desk and various towel bars. Call Eltjo 250-341-5695.

Home Building and Renos Chuck Newhouse Builders 250-342-3637 chucknew@telus.net

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.

Moving… Household goods and furnishings of all kinds. 250-3421195.

Save 20% on Wood Blinds “We are very pleased with the blinds, the colors, quality, the top down option, privacy, light control, most importantly it was installed perfectly. We are glad to have met Shannon, very sweet, excellent customer service, trustworthy, very knowledgeable for a very reasonable price. We highly recommend Shannon’s Blinds.” Amar & Lynnie “Blinds, Drapery, retractable screen doors & more Shannon’s Blinds & Designs 250-342-5749.

Prime Radium Hot Springs Office and Retail locations available immediately. 403-559-9625.

Accommodation wanted Immaculate, caring, retired woman is seeking a 2-bdrm home in Windermere or Invermere. Loves gardening. Call Margaret 250-6881371.

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

Accommodation Private room/suite/bath, includes all utilities, internet, furnished, in the Fairmont Hot Springs area. No pets, non-smoker only. $500/mo.

Please call 250-342-1195.

suite for rent 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/mo, utilities included, references please. 250342-3790.

In Radium, 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.

Windermere 4-plex: Bright lower level newly renovated 2-bdrm suite available immediately. All appliances. Large yard and ample parking. Two blocks from beach with lake views. Call/text 250-4097435 or email shellimilley@gmail. com.

Radium: Spacious bright 2-bdrm, 1-bath, shared laundry, shared large back yard. $600/mo + D.D. + hydro. 250-347-9970.

Radium: Large, bright, 1-bdrm and 1 bath, walkout basement suite, separate entrance. 6 appliances.

N/P, N/S. $750/mo. Utilities extra.

D.D. $375. Call 403-651-9346.

References requested.

Suite near Kinsmen Beach. Utilities included. Newly built. W/D, private entrance, $890/mo. 250-342-6866.

House for rent Windermere: newer 2-bdrm, 2-bath with garage. $1,150/ month, internet and satellite TV included. Available immediately.

Linda, 403-850-6746.

Invermere furnished Townhouse.

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

condo for rent BEAUTIFUL 1-bdrm luxury condo for long term rent in Sable Ridge Resort. Fully furnished and stocked with amenities. Just move in. Furnished with Penthouse furnishings, gourmet kitchen, ensuite laundry, queen bed, 3rd floor view, fireplace, B.B.Q., underground parking, outdoor hot tubs, clubhouse and seasonal pool. Long term rental. $925/mo including utilities. Please contact JOE at 403-909-5544.

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

Why rent when you can own?

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

Inquire windermere01@shaw.ca.

Business for sale Kootenay Bayou Hot Sauce business. Winner of three Scovie awards. There is a driving need to take this business to the next level, nationwide, currently handcrafted and hand bottled. We can’t keep up with the demand. Serious inquiries only. 250-342-3569 or info@ kootenaybayou.com.

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

Close to shopping and beaches.

2-bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appliances.

Perfect as your new home or great rental property re venue.

Furniture negotiable, move right in! $285,000 firm, serious inquiries only, 250-342-2274.

wanted Desiring a small old-fashioned desk. Two drawers on each side with one shallow long drawer in the middle. Call Margaret 250-6881371.

Wanted kitten for nine-year-old son. Preferably calm. Call 250-3423018.

health and wellness

Fiona Millar, AEP Intuitive Reader

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

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.

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

Fitness Aqua Zumba Classes Starts Tuesday Jan. 27th, 2015 at 9:30 a.m.

At Copper Point Resort.

8 week session for $85 For More Info or to Register Please Contact Julie Parent at 250-341-5474.

child care Fairmont family with 3 kids is seeking a fun, outgoing, energetic person who loves kids and the outdoors! This job is working full-time as a Nanny including weekends. Live in available.

Please call 250-345-4094 for more details.

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

250-342-5089.

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

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning.

Environmentally friendly products.

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

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

kimberleyrae.ca

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

250-342-5102 help wanted Invermere Petro-Can is currently accepting resumes for F/T and P/T employment. Apply in person to 185 Laurier Street, Invermere between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

In-house care givers for senior lady with Post CVA. Remuneration to be discussed depends on experience.

Please send resume to Box 1081 Invermere, V0A 1K0 SEEL FOREST PRODUCT LIMITED requires an experienced, Feller Buncher Operator. Working in the Canal Flats area. Please phone 250-342-5420 or 250-3479420.

Arrowhead Brewing Company has a long term full time and a part time position available starting immediately. Position would be a combination of customer service, serving in the tasting room as well as working on the production line: canning, bottling labeling.

Applicant must be able to multi task, be organized and tidy, have a ‘can do’ attitude and above all be very friendly. Apply within.

TIRED OF LOOKING FOR LOCAL, YEAR-ROUND, FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT WITH REGULAR HOURS AND COMPETITIVE SALARY? LOOK NO FURTHER! Join the winning team at Dehart Sewer & Drain Ltd! We are an established company located in Invermere with an expanding client base in the Columbia Valley and have an immediate opening for a qualified Pump Truck Operator. Applicants must possess a Class 3 license with Air Certification and a clean driver’s abstract. Must be physically fit, mechanically inclined and demonstrate good communication skills. We are willing to train the successful candidate for this longterm employment opportunity. This position is available immediately.

Interested applicants may email resumes to dehartseweranddrain@ gmail.com or fax to 250-347-2274.

For further information call Bruce Dehart at 250-342-0286.

Please email classified ads to info@columbiavalleypioneer.com

January 23, 2015

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 25

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

Rockies West Realty

Part and Full-time Positions Available

Independently Owned and Operated

492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC

Start date: ASAP

toll free: 1.877.342.3427 cell: 250.342.1671

Kim Collens

kim@rockieswest.com www.kimcollens.com

Representative

Recipe Of The Week MONKEY BREAD

½ cup Sugar 1 teaspoon Cinnamon 2 cans (16 oz) Pillsbury Grands buttermilk biscuits

½ cup Walnuts, chopped ½ cup Raisins 1 cup Brown Sugar, firmly packed ¾ cup Butter, melted

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a Bundt pan with shortening or cooking spray.

In a large storage food bag mix sugar and cinnamon.

Separate dough into 16 biscuits; cut each into quarters.

Shake in bag to coat.

Arrange biscuits in pan; randomly add nuts and raisins.

In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and butter; pour over biscuits.

Bake 28 to 31 minutes until golden.

Cool in pan for 15 minute then invert onto serving plate.

Pull apart and enjoy!

Home Of The Week Relaxing Radium Style!

Luxurious corner unit offers contemporary décor, 3 bedrooms + den, two decks and lots of upgrades.

Clubhouse with amenities for the family to enjoy!

$269,000 WOW!

MLS® 2401696

Join our winning team!

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

LINE COOK – FULL TIME The line cook is responsible for preparing meals according to Resort recipe standard; keeping the line area clean, tidy and sanitary; and meeting all foodsafe standards.

Qualified candidates will have at least two years’ experience as a line cook. This position pays $13.00 per hour.

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

Interested applicants please forward their resume with references before February 14, 2015 to the attention of: Human Resources • Fax: 250-345-6616 or email to: hr@fhsr.com

fairmonthotsprings.com 1.800.663.4979

Assistant Manager Lakeview Meadows is seeking a qualified individual to be responsible for assisting implementation of an existing safety and maintenance program to keep the Community Association grounds, Amenities, Beach and Recreation Centre up to and exceeding the standards expected for a high quality Community Resort. This is a permanent part time position.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain a preventative maintenance program for the recreation centre, pools, beach and docks, fitness centre, and all mechanical/ electrical equipment.

• Work with and assist both the General Manager and the Community Association Board to maintain all buildings, grounds and equipment to a standard that will always be in keeping with our owners’ expectations.

• Other duties that may be assigned by the Manager or the Community Association Board.

• The Assistant Manager is expected to replace the absence of the General Manager.

Experience/Requirements (Note- On the job training & assistance in obtaining various certifications will be provided) • Experience managing numerous projects and meeting defined objectives • Preferred experience in a maintenance environment with pools and mechanical equipment • Should have basic proficiency in the use of computers • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; consider yourself HIGHLY organized, motivated, and committed to excellence • Must be physically able to access all areas of responsibility

Please forward a current resume directly to the Community Association at E-mail: jimlakeviewmeadows@shaw.ca, Fax: (250) 342-3815

Help Wanted: Accountant

You hold an accounting designation. You know your numbers instinctively, but are keenly interested in being a part of the business’ operations. You always take personal pride in the quality of the information you produce and you can effectively keep many balls in the air at one time in a busy, multi-organization entity. Those are the critical success factors for the Group Controller that will join our team.

We are a group of companies located in the Invermere area that includes Windermere Water & Sewer, Parr Utilities Ltd., Point Developments and Horse Creek Water Services. We are involved in everything from water and sewer utilities to residential and commercial land development and every day puts a different challenge on the desk.

Your attention to detail and passion for doing things right the first time is what differentiates you from others. In addition, you will be fluent in a fully computerized environment, willing to dive into research whenever required and be knowledgeable of and up to date on current financial reporting standards in a private company environment. If you’re interested in being part of our team, please forward your resume to us at info@windermerewater.com. This is a permanent part-time role with significant flexibility, but requires a commitment to meeting the deadlines related to our businesses.

Windermere Water and Sewer 1164 Windermere Loop Road

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.

Shadybrook is an RV resort in Windermere, BC that rents RV sites by the whole season since 1957. There are 160 RV sites, 80 marina slips, 6 cabins, a central washroom building, and a retail store.

operations manager

This is a full-time seasonal position reporting to the owner. There are seven plus months of work per year from April through October.

This is a hands-on position suited for a handyman type with experience in trades. There is some administrative work required but it is limited. This is not a live on site position.

What you would be responsible for: • Open, maintain, and winterize cabins and washroom buildings.

• Install and maintain marina docks, breakwaters, swim area.

• Prepare and maintain lawns and landscaping.

• Operate and maintain the water and sewer systems.

• Service and maintain equipment.

• Respond to phone and in-person enquiries and represent Shadybrook in a professional manner.

• Enforce the resort rules.

What we are looking for: • Be self motivated and work hard with limited supervision.

• Have excellent problem solving and decision making skills.

• Have a friendly, outgoing, and positive attitude.

• Demonstrate professionalism at all times.

• Have trades experience and general handyman skills.

• Learn new skills quickly.

• Have basic computer knowledge. Be able to respond to email and complete internet searches.

• Experience operating a skid steer and excavator would be an asset.

• Be physically fit, healthy, able to lift, and perform physical tasks.

• Able to communicate effectively with owners and customers.

• Be flexible with work requirements and scheduling. Be oncall after hours during busy periods.

• Be able to work weekends with mid-week days off.

Apply with resume and cover letter to: lake@shadybrookresort.com or fax 250-342-9558 www.shadybrookresort.com

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January 23, 2015

The Eye of the Mountains

Fruitvale, BC Invermere, BC

COOK / CHEF

COOK/CHEF FOR WEEKENDS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES!

CAREER OPPORTUNITY! Mountain Side Village Is Fruitvale’s Newest Seniors Housing, Care, & Services Community.

Competitive Wage & Benefits

• • •

Columbia Garden Village is

Attractive Compensation Package Invermere’s Flexible Hours Seniors Housing, Innovative TeamCommunity. to Ensure Your Care, & Support Services Success • Opportunity for Growth within an Expanding Company • Vibrant Professional Atmosphere

Editor’s note: Invermere local Kenzie Breanne asked The Pioneer to share her poem “Eye of the Mountains,” which she dedicates to Whitetail Lake and Jumbo Valley — two areas in the valley currently undergoing development. “This is a poem I wrote expressing my feeling on how special the backcountry is to me,” she said.

By Kenzie Breanne Submitted

Apply Online At GOLDENLIFE.CA Apply Online At GOLDENLIFE.CA Or Call 250.489.0667 For More Info!

Down on that lake no one’s ever seen The secrets linger in the ground The air is a crisp, inspiring blaze No one’s ever felt it And that’s how it should YOUR LOCAL EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS stay

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Down on that lake no one’s ever lived The great mysteries in the clouds The hills an impossible climb No one has succeeded And they should never try Down on that lake Where the waters are so blue

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A piece of heaven on a blanket Down on earth a nature’s banquet A piece of chocolate perfectly wrapped Delicately placed in the perfect person’s lap A breathtaking melody Within the long-tipped grasses The meaning of the lyrics Reveal in chanted flashes

Down on that lake no one’s ever been The loneliness lingers in the air The grass is luscious and new It’s never been touched Because it’s not supposed to

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The cat tails dance To the summer breezing blues

Down on that lake From a god of any kind Is something very special Meant to remain what it’s defined To admire, not to find To keep its first design To protect and not neglect To be distant from the human’s mind Keep the waters blue Let the cat tails dance The precious lake around us Needs to live its dream of chance The wings on a bird tell us that They’re meant to fly all over the map The fins on a fish give us the proof They’re meant to swim, to explore, to move The mind of our children gives us the word To allow them to see the miracles on earth But now what is left?

To all these signals are we deaf?

Where’s all the nature that our children haven’t seen yet?

So this chance they’ll never get To visit the lakes beside the sunsets The memories past generation won’t forget But now this is just an old cassette Nothing more and nothing less The remains of a burnt out cigarette Today backcountry are uncommonly extraordinary A special opportunity The presence an amazing glory But for people before us It’s a memory, a tragic story The overwhelming temptation Of finding the world in nature’s fountains No eye should ever see it Except the eye of the mountains

January 23, 2015

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 27

FAITH

The gift of seniors

By Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman, St. Peter’s Lutheran Mission of Invermere I love visiting seniors. I don’t think they get the respect and credit they ought to for their contributions to our communities. Oh, I know that some do. We honour our veterans for their military service, and we celebrate the leaders of our community, some of whom are seniors.

But that is just the tip of the iceberg! What about the women who love and care for their families through parenthood right into grandparenthood?

Then there are scores of men and women who volunteer their time and effort to work for organizations that offer great benefit to us all.

And let’s not forget the men and women whose needs require them to live in care homes. It’s easy to make that mistake because those residents are isolated from us, living where they do.

Have you ever been in Columbia House or Columbia Garden Village?

For twelve years, I have had the privilege of visiting men and women living in those facilities. We read Scripture, sing hymns, and offer prayers together. They tell me stories of their lives; some in just a few sentences, others in great detail.

As a pastor, I am ready to teach, but when I visit with those older than me, I find that I learn from them, much more than I can teach. I usually come away from those visits feeling like I have received much more than I have been able to give.

Our seniors are God’s gift to our communities. They helped to make them what they are today. As ambassadors of the past, they offer us the wisdom of experience to help us navigate our own lives. The present and even the future are enriched when we listen to their voices.

Valley Churches

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, January 25th, 10:30 a.m. CELEBRATION SUNDAY...

“A Testimony”...Intern Pastor Jordan leading. The Lord’s Supper will be served. “K.I.D.S.” Church, for children age 3 to Grade 1 and Grade 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.

Father Gabriel • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 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 • 1-866-426-7564 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 Barry Pratt • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

You can remember someone special with your gift to the Canadian Cancer Society

Giving thanks Former Akisqnuk chief Alfred Joseph (second from left) jokes with Bob Campsall (far left) and Marilyn Kraayvanger (far right) at the Akisqnuk Band Hall on January 17th, when the Ktunaxa Nation held a banquet to show their appreciation to Jumbo Monitoring Camp volunteers for their support of the Ktunaxa spiritual system that believes Jumbo Valley is Qat’muk, the home of the grizzly bear spirit.

Photo by Pat Morrow

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

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Raising the bar The local youth sports clubs are doing the valley proud. Clockwise from top left: The Windermere Valley Minor Hockey Atoms Blue team went undefeated in five games and won the Kimberley Atoms Tournament over the weekend of January 16th to 18th; The Windermere Valley Minor Hockey Rockies Bantam team won the Elk Valley Wild Bantam Hockey Tournament (13 to 14 year olds) over the weekend of January 16th to 18th in Sparwood, playing against teams for both B.C. and Alberta; Also this past weekend, the David Thompson Secondary School boys and girls curling teams went to Cranbrook to compete in the East Kootenay Highschool Playdowns. The boys team, skipped by Sam Gaspar, has advanced to the East/West Finals to be held in Grand Forks January 24 and 25th. The winner will represent the Kootenay Zone at the Highschool Provincials in Creston in February.

The girls team, skipped by Kira Hessel, were defeated by Team Buchy from Kimberley in the A Final. From left to right are Katie Hessel, Lily Flamand, Abby Wells, Kira Hessel, Sam Gaspar, Logan Powell, Nathan Evanoff, Jordan Geiger, Braeden Hessel and Tyler Powell; And on the skiing scene, local ski racers from the Panorama Ski Club attended a U14 ski race in Edmonton January 17th and 18th. In boys, Brendan Kanan received fifth place (front row, second from right). In the girls category, Cassidy Gray (podium, centre) took home the gold while Eleri Smart (podium, left) took home a silver.

Photos submitted

January 23, 2015