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“It is usually held on the pond but the pond is way too slippery for older folks to play on this year so for the second time in seven years it was held out on the freezing, windy grass area by the shore,” Mr. Thorne told The Pioneer.

Clockwise from top: The 2015 year winner Shirley Aitken receives the trophy from Wayne Geiger, last year’s winner; Snolf participants enjoy hot dogs with all the fixings donated by Mr. Scott; Snolf rules — the use of any club other than a three wood is a 20-stroke penalty.

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Canal Flats mill workers face mass layoff

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Canfor announced last week that come May, owing to a dearth of affordably retrievable timber, it will be halving its operations at the Canal Flats mill from two shifts to one, resulting in dozens of layoffs.

“This reduction (from two shifts to one) will affect 81 Canal Flats-based employees, all of whom will be offered positions elsewhere in the company,” said Canfor public affairs director Corinne Stavness, citing a lack of what the company calls economically available fibre in the region as the reason for the cut.

The plan to chop out a full shift was announced on Thursday, February 5th and the layoffs will take effect

on May 4th this year.

“The Canfor executive and management teams recognize that this decision will involve great personal cost to employees at our Canal Flats mill. Unfortunately, the available fibre supply in the region is not sufficient to support the processing capacity and we must make this reduction,” said Ms. Stavness. “Canfor is actively hiring at our other facilities in B.C. and it is our hope that all 81 Canal Flats employees affected in this shift reduction will accept positions at other Canfor divisions.”

Dropping from two shifts to one will also result in a change in the mill’s operating hours, which will now become an eight-hour shift running Monday through Friday.

“This is not the kind of news any community wants

to hear. It will have a big effect on our village. It may mean we lose residents,” said Canal Flats mayor Ute Juras. “I’m happy to hear that Canfor will try to make arrangement to help employees find other Canfor positions.”

Ms. Juras said she wasn’t sure how many of the mill workers to be laid off are actually residents of Canal Flats and how many are from other areas such as Cranbrook or Kimberley.

Canfor also operates the mill in Radium Hot Springs.

Ms. Juras said she’s pleased the company was transparent and forthright in its communications on the matter with the village.

“I think working together we can try to make the best of a bad situation,” she said.

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Shuswap Band focusing on sustainable spending

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff The Shuswap Band council is focusing on how to steer the band’s finances straight.

“We’re trying to get a handle on where we’re in the red, and try to thank people that we owe money to for being so patient,” said Chief Barb Cote. “The Shuswap Band will be known for paying its bills.”

Because of the previous administration’s efforts, the band now collects $700,000 annually in revenue through the administration of commercial leasing on reserve land. Last November’s election brought two new faces — Tim Eugene and Rosalita Pascal — onto the three-member council. Ms. Cote was the only returning councillor, and subsequently was elected chief.

“We have directed the money back to the band,” Mr. Cote said. “Members will be receiving royalties that we hadn’t before.”

Before fully realizing those royalties, the Shuswap Band has to pay back what it owes, which Ms. Cote predicts will take about three years.

“With whatever money we have coming in, we have to decide a repayment schedule for the debt,” Mr. Eugene said.

For the first time after taking office, the new chief and council planned a public meeting last weekend. However, the tragic death of a young Shuswap member forced the meeting’s postponement.

“We’ll be asking community members for feedback as to what they want chief and council to do,” Ms. Cote said.

One prominent idea is an upgrade and extension of the reserve’s water system that could eventually generate revenue, she said.

Since the band has begun reconstruction of its finances, two band employees — public relations representative Gordon Martin and the chief executive officer of Continued on page 38 . . .

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• On Saturday, February 7th at 7:48 p.m., the detachment was called upon to assist BC Ambulance Services in the 4000 block of Alder Avenue in Canal Flats. It was determined that an adult male and female were arguing. The intoxicated male departed the residence and, once outside, threw a glass at the door, shattering the window. Unknown to the male and confirmed by the female, she was struck by the shattering glass as she walked towards the door. It was clear the male had no intent to hurt the female. No charges are recommended. The female was taken to the hospital to deal with the injuries.

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• On Tuesday, February 3rd, police responded to a disturbance complaint in the area of the 600 block of 14A Street. A male was arrested at the scene for assault and threats. The male will be appearing in Invermere Provincial court for the threat charges on April 13th.

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Training for older workers offered at COTR Invermere

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The local College of the Rockies will be bringing back its training program for older workers thanks to a funding influx.

The Target Initiative for Older Workers program last ran at the college in 2013, but with the local Invermere campus of the college having recently received federal and provincial funding to help run it again, the program will start up once more this March.

“This program is for people who are currently aged 55 to 64, although we may take people younger or older than that, usually who are unemployed because they are in a transition phase of their life or are looking for a new career direction,” said the program’s co-ordinator, Michelle Taylor. “For instance, if you’ve been a painter or a drywaller your whole life, but you’re finding it’s just a bit too hard on your body now, and want to retrain for a new type of job.”

The latest version of the course will run for 14 weeks, from mid-March to late June, Mondays through Thursdays, at the college. The first ten weeks of the course are class-based and the last four involve a job placement.

“We do a lot of computer skills training, about 108 hours or more, in the class portion,” said Ms. Taylor adding it’s not uncommon for the program’s students to be completely unfa-

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“We also do a lot of job search skills, resume development, interviewing skills and networking,” said Ms. Taylor.

The course also focuses on work place skills, communication, customer service, leadership skills, identifying desired career paths, as well as a component on life skills and selfimprovement.

“The great thing about this program is there is no cost to the participant,” said Ms. Taylor, adding that not only is the course free, but also participants are eligible for an income support allowance up to $1,200 a month as well as a separate additional training allowance up to $1,200 a month while taking the course.

“They get a huge bang for their buck. This is an amazing opportunity,” said Ms. Taylor.

“I found the program great; it really helped get me back on track,” said past program participant Dennis Klim.

There is space for 12 participants in this year’s edition of the program. Those interested need to fill out an application form and go through an interview process.

To find out more, call the college at 250-3423210, drop by, (next to David Thompson Secondary School) or email invermere@cotr.bc.ca.

Teens take trip to Ottawa

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The Invermere Summit Youth Centre is sending a delegation of valley teenagers to a major conference in Ottawa next month.

Summit Youth Centre program co-ordinator Kelsey Pritchard, board chair Sherry Doerr and three of the centre’s teens are heading to the Youth Centres Conference Canada in March.

“It’s a coming together of young minds in the country discussing ways and means of engaging young people across the country and sharing ideas on how to overcome the stumbling blocks that arise along the way,” said Mrs. Doerr. “This is for the youth, about the youth, with a few adults along to be supportive.”

The conference runs from March 26th to March 29th and will include a number of workshops for the local teens to attend on topics ranging from social media, drugs and alcohol, nutrition, mental health for youth, leadership, and cyberbullying to neuroscience and the youth brain, conflict management, cross-cultural issues, and family dynamics.

For the local Invermere teens going, it will be their first time on a plane and their first time east of Calgary.

“It’s a really huge experience for them,” said Mrs. Doerr, adding that the group will go to Ottawa for a full day before the conference to visit the parliament buildings and take in other sights. “There is an educational aspect to the trip as well as the conference.”

The Summit Youth Centre has sent delegates to the conference in the past, but not for several years, and this year’s trip follows on the growing popularity of the centre among the valley’s teens.

“It has been growing and growing. Right now the centre is being used to capacity,” said Mrs. Doerr, adding that it saw 300 visits in January and recently extended its hours to open earlier and to operate six days a week instead of five, after requests to do so from local teens.

“We have kids waiting at the door when we open each day,” she said.

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Looking ahead in light of layoffs

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff

It goes without saying the layoffs at the Canfor mill in Canal Flats are going to hurt individuals and families.

Those directly affected will hopefully be able to use the help being offered to them by their union, Canfor, and the province to find other work in the valley, or elsewhere. Not to say relocation is an appealing option — uprooting families and moving away is not easy, but the end justifies the means if continued income is assured.

Finding other work close to home is the ideal option, while some might even consider looking at the layoffs as a reason to transition into a new career, which the Invermere College of the Rockies campus will be able to facilitate starting in March when its training program for older workers starts up.

The indirect effect of the mill cutting out a shift and In this image, dated 1945, a group of men are moving the old Legion hall (mentioned in last week’s Historical Lens) dropping 81 employees will be felt by the Canal Flats which was originally the Columbia Valley Supply Co. Store, from Athalmer to Invermere. It was rebuilt as Dr. Tripp’s community. Less traffic in and out of the village will mean less business for the gas stations, the pub, the gro- home and later the Osterloh home. If you have any more information, email us at info@columbiavalleypioneer.com.

Photo (A1428) courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society cery store, the restaurant. If laid off workers do move away, it means fewer residents, fewer businesses, fewer students at the elementary school.

For a municipality just beginning to consider rebranding itself and diversifying economically in order to Dear Editor: They allowed the four of us to assist them in trygrow its community, this “permanent” reduction at the ing to scare the cougar from his hiding place under our Canal Flats mill is a setback.

I am writing this letter in response to the letter friend’s deck. They always answered our questions and Last year, the village council adopted an economic written by Mr. Stephen Lebovits in last week’s paper included us in their plans of action at all times. I was development plan to attract more residents, more busi(“Killing cougars isn’t conservation,” February 6th very surprised that they actually allowed us to stay. My nesses and more day traffic.

Pioneer). His first three paragraphs in regards to the presumption was that they would have sent us away Leading up to November’s municipal elections, enConservation Officer Service Program Plan were bang at the onset. It was with deep regret that they had to couraging economic growth, population growth, retenon — to the point. make the decision to put this cougar away. It unfortion of current residents and visitation were common This is exactly what my husband and I witnessed tunately did not make the requirement to be collared themes during the campaign season. in the unfortunate put down of our resident cougar. as it was discovered that this animal was injured and Now with the news that there’s not enough of a We live in CastleRock and were firsthand witnesses perhaps blind in one eye. They made it clear to us that natural resource to go around, relying predominantly on to this disappointing outcome.Three officers attended this was one of the strict rules they had to follow in the the mill as the main economic driver for the village is no the call that was made by our neighbours. They were Urban Cougar Relocation Program and thus the call longer in the cards. The Canal Flats council will have to most efficient, responsible and respectful at all times in was made to put the animal down. shift its economic development plan into high gear to this lengthy course of action (it took two hours).

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Cougar actions commended Dear Editor: This is a detailed response to Mr. Stephen Lebovits’ letter to the editor in the February 6th Pioneer, “Killing Cougars is not Conservation.”

We are the Invermere residents under whose deck the cougar met its untimely demise. This cougar had been in the CastleRock area for a number of weeks. Sightings occurred daily, with pictures taken and tracks everywhere. We were a community on high alert! On the morning of January 22nd, I called the conservation officers to our home as I had just seen the cougar.

They did NOT, at any point, arrive with guns loaded ready to kill!

In fact, their first and foremost concern was for the welfare of the cougar and how to quickly and safely remove it from under our deck. In addition, they took the time to explain the new cougar collaring and tracking program.The officers indicated to us that their first plan of action was to try and persuade the cougar to leave its hiding place under our deck. This was going to be achieved by stomping on the deck above it.

Once out, then the trained dogs would tree the cat. It would then be tranquilized and collared, released and monitored. . . . ‘Conservation’ from previous page They stayed long after the event to answer all the questions brought forth from other neighbours who came afterwards. Mr. Lebovits is so very right in that we share the mountains with all of the wildlife here and we do need to work on co-existing with them to

Unfortunately, the cougar seemed unbothered by the noise and human presence.

One of the officers observed the cat to be blind in one eye with an additional injury above the eye. Then and only then was the decision made to put the cougar down! A time lapse of over two hours!

Hats off to all the officers involved, as they took the time to answer the question many in our neighbourhood wanted to know the answer to: why not tranquilize and relocate? Their answer: In the Kootenay valley, we have a healthy cougar population.

By tranquilizing and relocating a cougar from one area to another, this would lead to the eventual death of either the newly introduced cougar or the defending cougar, as they are territorial!

My husband and I feel extreme SORROW that such a magnificent animal had to lose its life, by man’s hand, but given that particular cougar’s behaviour and the circumstances, we do feel the right decision was made! These officers acted with extreme caring, sensitivity and the utmost professionalism! They should be thanked, not criticized!

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Older farmers and younger prospective farmers in the valley will have a chance to participate in a kind of agricultural speed dating event this weekend.

The Land Linking event, put on by the Kootenay chapter of the Young Agrarians organization, is designed to match up older farm owners who are not actively working their farmland (or may not be in the near future) with younger would-be farmers looking for land to farm.

“Land prices in southern B.C. are some of the highest in the country. Outright farm purchase is just not a realistic option for a lot of young farmers,” said Kootenay Young Agrarians co-ordinator Laura Hannant. “At the same time, in B.C., a lot of the most fertile land is currently owned by people who don’t farm it or are old enough that they won’t soon.”

With family farms passed down through generations largely a thing of the past and with many of these older farmers eager to see their land still actively worked in years to come, the mix and match Land Linking events give the older farming generation a chance to meet younger people keen to work on their land.

The intitial part of the Invermere Land Linking event, which will be tomorrow (Saturday, February 14th), focuses on the benefits of and different types of . . . ‘Canal’ from page 3 In a press release from Local 1-405 of the United Steelworkers District 3 union, the union said it has been negotiating with Canfor since late last week on issues such as severances, transfers, the impact on the employee’s pension, bumping and moving costs.

“It’s tremendously unfortunate. We’re working closely with the employer to address our concerns and there are many concerns,” Local 1-405 president Doug Singer told The Pioneer. “Our biggest concern is that this isn’t a temporary reduction, which has been seen before in this industry, but a permanent reduction. This is an unusual scenario at a time when markets are doing well, but the issue here is a lack of affordable fibre.”

The layoffs, which will affect more than half the

legal arrangements available for Land Linking matches, giving an overview of the various ways such relationships can work.

“The other part (of the event) is just like speed dating,” said Ms. Hannant.

Participants will line up (older farm owners on one side, younger prospective farmers on the other), face each other, and chat to each other for a set amount of time, before moving down the line one place, until everyone has met.

“We’re expecting a really good mix of people,” said Ms. Hannant, adding that she’s hoping for about 30 people at the Invermere event. “The land access mix is different in different parts of B.C. Here in the Kootenay region the trend is generally that there is more land available than there are young entrepreneurs wanting to farm it. So we have the opportunity here to attract young farmers eager for land from other parts of the province.”

The prospective farmers can be looking for something as large as several hundred acres, or something as small as a half acre plot.

“It’s about trying to reconnect older and younger generations around food and farming,” said Ms. Hannant.

The Invermere Land Linking event runs from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lions Hall at the Crossroads, with a potluck meal (open to anybody interested in agriculture, not just the Land Linking participants) following the event at 6 p.m. mill’s workers, will be a big hit to Canal Flats, according to Mr. Singer.

“It’s going to have a really negative impact on people of Canal Flats and indeed, the entire valley.

Many of the (union) members (affected) reside in Canal Flats, Kimberley, Cranbrook and Invermere.

These are workers with families and mortgages,” he said in the press release. “We continue in the province of B.C. to allow massive amounts of log exports, although there are mills that do not have enough timber to run the operations to full capacity.”

The provincial Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skill Training has already been in contact with the Village and will be sending its Community Transition Team to help those affected, either in moving to a new Canfor position elsewhere or to find new work in the valley.

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Because adventurers in the Columbia Valley can be prone to avalanche danger, the local Search and Rescue team prepares its members for such accidents each year during avalanche training exercises.

This year the rescuers will be sharpening their skills on Friday, February 20th.

While Columbia Valley Search and Rescue has presented mock avalanche scenarios on the slopes of Panorama Mountain Resort in years past, this winter the simulations will take place in the Paradise Basin. Though it’s maintained for recreational use by Toby Creek Adventures, the basin offers a setting more pristine than what’s at the resort.

“It’s realistic training,” said Dave Hubbard, an avalanche professional with Panorama. “We’ll be using the roads that they use to get up by snowmobiles to more open terrain.”

Summit, the rescue dog (who was featured on the cover of The Pioneer on February 14th of last year), will also be volunteering his time to be part of the mock rescues.

For those familiar with the Toby Creek Adventures area, the demonstrations will be happening near the old mine and cabin, as well as in the Paradise Basin. Once there, the team will be co-ordinating, probing, and digging for buried targets, and plowing a makeshift helipad for pickup.

Volunteers and rescue workers from the Panorama Fire Department, Columbia Valley RCMP, as well as Search and . . . ‘RCMP’ from page 4 A doctor informed me that if I don’t make some changes, he gives me six years. Poor bedside manners, in my opinion. So when it came to making a case of getting the boat, I informed Bev sooner is better as I’m on borrowed time as it is. I made it clear that I was truly thinking of her as I would not want her feeling bad should I be struck down in the fishing prime of my life… “why didn’t I let him have his boat?” Another strategy, as you know, was going public. Get that pressure on her from the public so that when we

Rescue teams from the Columbia Valley, Golden and Kimberley, have been invited to join.

“We’ll be using snowmobiles and other means to get up there and do our rescue scenarios,” said Mr. Hubbard.

The volunteers taking part are required to have their Avalanche Safety Training 1 qualification. This course can be acquired in the valley for those interested, Mr. Hubbard said. While next week’s training will be for volunteers of emergency response organizations, there are other opportunities for the public to get involved. One way is by applying to the local fire departments or search and rescue team.

To find out what Columbia Valley Search and Rescue is all about, drop into their Annual General Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Copper Point Golf Club on Wednesday, February 18th.

Because search and rescue team members are volunteers and aren’t always able to respond, Mr. Hubbard said that it’s especially important to have a large roster.

“They can’t be at every call — people have other commitments they often have to attend to.”

And for those considering a return to search and rescue, Mr. Hubbard extends an invitation for the upcoming training to all past members.

Backcountry users are recommended to always check conditions with the Canadian Avalanche Association before heading out, to gain insight into current avalanche dangers in the region. Visit www.avalancheassociation.ca. were out and about, friends and even strangers would quiz her on how the boat purchase was coming along. You did not let me down. My thanks to the reading public. Good job. As I’m negotiating and making promises that are going to be difficult to keep, I hear from Bev: “You know, we’re not getting any younger.” It was at that time, 1:40 p.m. and 32 seconds, that I looked over at the boat and told the salesman to get those people off my boat. I have the best wife in the world. There, one promise I can check off. Now, slowly I will strategically plan for the extra toys deserving of such a boat.

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What’s Happening in the Columbia Valley

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

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MAGNETIC MUSIC

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Out & About

StacK the stage Hoodoo Lounge and Grill is hosting the spirit of rock and roll in the form of 1970s classic rock band SuperstacK. Turn to page 14 for details.

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

Book Review: The Bat Reviewed by Andrew Bishop On Nordic Crime: Critics often argue that the current state of American popular crime fiction is too formulistic, even too predictable. Are Harlen Coben’s plot lines more shallow than my my dead hamster’s empty water dish? (1) Perhaps, dear reader, perhaps. But he and Patterson and Baldacci have sold millions of books so this reviewer shall reserve judgement, having sold approximately zero books myself.

But now to the point of the the ever-popular genre of Nordic Crime. It turns out the Swedes can write like the Irish can sing — who knew! Many have already discovered authors like Henning Mankell and Steig Larsson. I mean, who hasn’t read a Wallander mystery or heard about a girl with a dragon tattoo?

Larsson wasn’t just popular, the guy was a genius. Who else could get 100 million readers cheering for a brooding, face-pierced ninjette (2) whose only purpose in life outside of computer hacking is violent vigilantism.

What a brilliant character — go Lisbeth!

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Nesbo. His clever thrillers are set out of Norway and follow the grisly caseload of Inspector Harry Hole, a rogue cop with a busted nose and a broken liver. Nesbo, like his peers, has the reader hootin’ and a rootin’ for a rather unlikable character. So if you want to go on a crime-reading spree, Nordic style, I hereby recommend Nesbo’s first book titled The Bat. Enjoy.

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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.

Tuesday, February 17th • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Invermere’s Historic main street.

Refreshments served.

• 2 p.m.:The Invermere Garden Club will meet at Columbia Gardens to talk about ornamental grasses.

• 4:30 - 7 p.m.: Annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Minor Hockey at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. $7 a person or $25 for family.

• 5:30 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for cooking workshop and free food.

• 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.

Wednesday, February 18th

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

• 3 p.m.: Downton Abbey High Tea at the Library. Join us as we air episode one of season five. Visit invermere. bclibrary.ca for more info.

• 9 a.m.: Kootenay Aboriginal Business Development Agency (KABDA) is hosting a Planting the Seed to Entrepreneurship workshop at the College of the Rockies 1305 9th St S, in Golden. For more information and to register contact Janice Alpine at 1-888-480-2464 ext 3164 or jalpine@kabda.org or visit kabda.org.

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

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

• 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.: Columbia Valley Search and Rescue AGM, at Copper Point Golf Course.

• 7 p.m.: The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley is hosting an information night at the Radium Seniors Centre. For more information call 250-688-1143.

• 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Winterfest in Radium. Indoor curling practice.

• 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Winterfest in Radium, Pick-up ball hockey. Crafts, sockman, penguin pictures.

• 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Fire Vixen Tattoos Presents Puppy Love 4 at the Invermere Community Hall. For more information call 250-342-8844 or visit firevixentattoos.com • 12 p.m.: Winterfest in Radium. Indoor Curling spiel.

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• 12 - 2 p.m.: Winterfest in Radium, Tractor-pulled wagon rides.

• 12 - 4 p.m.: Lion’s Club Garage Sale at Fairmont Lions Den. • 1 p.m.: Winterfest in Radium, Mountain Man/ Woman competition.

• 7 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for Man Hunt and hot chocolate afterwards.

Thursday, February 19th

• 6:30 p.m.: Movie with a meal at Earl Grey Lodge.

Three-course meal and featuring the film Noah. $59.99 + tax, limited seating. Call 250-341-3641 or email info@earlgreylodge.com for more information and to make reservations.

• 9 a.m.: KABDA is hosting a Planting the Seed to Entrepreneurship workshop at EK Employment office For more information and to register contact Janice Alpine at 1-888-480-2464 ext 3164 or jalpine@kabda. org or visit kabda.org.

• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Invermere’s Historic main street.

Refreshments served.

• 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for Graphic Design.

• 7 p.m.: The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley is hosting an information night at the Invermere Hospice Office. For more information call 250-688-1143.

Monday, February 16th

Friday, February 20th

• 7 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for Pool Tournament.

• 9 a.m.: KABDA is hosting a Planting the Seed to

Sunday, February 15th

Saturday, February 21st • 12 - 4 p.m.: Lion’s Club Garage Sale at Fairmont Lions Den. • 7 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for Foosball Tournament.

Monday, February 23rd • 6 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Karaoke night.

Tuesday, February 24th

Friday, February 13th

Saturday, February 14th

Entrepreneurship workshop at ?Akisq’nuk First Nation Band Hall. For more information and to register contact Janice Alpine at 1-888-480-2464 ext 3164 or jalpine@ kabda.org or visit kabda.org.

• 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 Edgewater Community Hall. For more information call 250-688-1143.

• 5 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Pinterest DIY’s.

Wednesday, February 25th • 12 - 1 p.m.: Valley Gogo Sisters African Grandmothers Campaign group. Meet at Columbia Garden Village Activity room. All new members welcome. Planning time for our annual St. Patrick’s tea and bake sale March 14th.

• 4 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for February Birthday cake.

• 6:30 p.m.: Movie with a meal at Earl Grey Lodge. 3 course meal and featuring the film Birdman. $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 Smoking Waters Cafe in Fairmont Hot Springs. For more information call 250-688-1143.

Thursday, February 26th • 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for Graphic Design.

• 5 - 6 p.m.: Fire & Ice Festival weekend, at Fairmont Hot Springs.Wine tasting in Fairmont Hot Springs Resort lobby featuring BC Ice Wine. $10, live music with Paul Carriere from 6 - 8 p.m.

Friday, February 27th • 12 p.m.: Lunch at the Edgewater Legion. Six dollars.

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

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Hoodoo hosting SuperstacK

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff SuperstacK is a trio of classic rock enthusiasts with a modern message, and they’ll be sharing their new-age nostalgia this weekend at Hoodoo Lounge and Grill in Fairmont Hot Springs.

“We’re keeping the spirit or rock and roll alive,” said frontman Scott Donnelly. “It’s about doing it as accurately as possible — we’re like historical revisionists of some sort. We’ve studied that era of music to such a great length. We have fans in their 60s and 70s who’ll say, ‘You brought me right back to then’.”

But without straying from the fundamentals, SuperstacK writes music that addresses current issues.

“It’s all relevant to today — it’s cultural and sociallysensitive — so it applies to what’s going on. We won’t be singing about the Vietnam war.”

The band has written material for a new record, but before they produce it in studio, they’re taking their ideas across Canada for the perfect polish.

“We want to whelm the material really hard on the road so that when we get in the studio it’s hot for the

record,” said Scott.

He said the majority of the work that goes into producing a good album will take place before the artist is ready to enter the studio.

It’s important to allow the music to mature before finalizing it, he said, “like letting the wine age.”

“When you take songs you’ve just written onto the road, it allows you to really saturate it, play it to audiences, and find all the hooks that help you communicate to the people.”

While the lineup has rotated since the band’s inception, SuperstacK has been active under Scott’s leadership for about ten years. Having formed in Sudbury, Ontario, the name came from the smokestack owned by a large mining operation in the community.

“We were looking for a name — something huge and colossal — and that smokestack was the biggest thing we knew.”

And big visual equipment is part of their live performance, which offers giant amps and vintage gear.

“So we have this early-1970s rock act,” he said.

The show starts at 9 p.m. on Friday, February 13th, and there will be no cover.

Calgary rockers choose Panorama for first B.C. gig

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff

HOSPICE SOCIETY INFORMATION NIGHT The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley is hosting information nights throughout the Valley in the coming weeks. The purpose of the evening is to share information about the programs that the Society offers including bereavement programs, to learn how to access these programs, and to discover fun and interesting ways to join the Hospice team as a member or a volunteer. The evening begins at 7 p.m.

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 Brisco (Community Hall) • Thursday, February 12th Columbia Ridge (Community Hall) • Wednesday, February 18th Radium (Seniors Centre)

• Thursday, February 19th Invermere (Hospice Office) • Friday, February 20th Edgewater (Community Hall) • Wednesday, February 25th Fairmont (Smoking Waters)

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The band does not easily fit in any one genre, according to Mr. Volikov.

“Our sound is kind of Valley music lovers will get hard rock, mixed with glam the chance to take in a genuine rock and hair metal, mixed rock show at Magnetic Attack’s with new wave and a little bit concert up at Panorama Mounof post punk,” he said. tain Resort next week.

The band’s unique sound The newly formed Calgary band will be in the valley for is a result of the diverse musical background of the trio. their first show in B.C., free at FREE SHOW — Catch Magnetic Attack at the the T-Bar and Grill at PanoraMr. Volikov grew up as a clasT-Bar on February 20th.

Photo submitted sically trained guitarist in Rusma on Friday, February 20th.

“We play our hearts out every show and we are sia, attending a musical academy concurrently with a visual band. With some of the indie rock bands, high school, and has a taste for heavy and technical there’s not a lot of action on stage. To me, people music. Band guitar player Marshall Heaney favours standing on stage just looking at their feet while they new waves sounds and classics such as Red Hot Chili play, there’s no showmanship,” said bass player and Peppers and the Police, while drummer Mark Gendy lead singer Roman Volikov. “We wear what some enjoys hip hop, electronic, jazz and dance music.

“Our influences kind of spilled into each other,” people might consider ridiculous outfits, throw in some spoken word stuff and engage the crowd. It’s said Mr. Volikov.

Continued on page 26 . . . not just a concert to us, it’s a rock show.”

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Let art be a part of your Family Day florals are vibrant in their threedimensionality. Originally from Newfoundland, Ottawa’s Shannon Craig has found inspiration in the Prairies, creating almost Pioneered by Albertans as a illustration-like landscapes, while day to slow down and appreciate Torontonian Sarah Hillock puts one’s kin, Family Day is a great a pop art spin on animal portraitime to enjoy a variety of activiture. Fellow Ontarian Julie Bell ties, together. But with so many has been creating decoratively choices, where could you start? functional work for the last 10 One option would be visiting years by fusing the art of collage the Effusion Art Gallery + Glass Studio — Invermere’s window FLIGHTS OF FANCY — Veronica Funk onto a variety of surfaces, includonto Canada’s contemporary art mixes urbanism with tradition in her piece ing glass tiles, plates and trays.

Airdrie, Alberta’s Veronica scene. Learning about and appre“Flight” presently on display at Effusion Art Funk mixes a contemporary grafciating some of Canada’s estabGallery + Glass Studio.

Image submitted fiti sensibility with her traditional lished and up-and-coming artists Cree roots creating urban takes on Canada’s original mode is a relaxing and educational experience for everyone.

Gallery faves Kimberly Kiel, David Zimmerman, Sarah of transportation — the canoe; while Vancouverite SariMoffat and resident artist Heather Cuell will all have fresh nah Haba focuses on the life of objects and how their work on hand, ranging from paintings to mixed-media energy, stagnant or spirited, bridges time. Both really are work and functional art pieces. In addition, a strong lineup quite cool. Finally, Yukonite Paul Baker really is the man of new creative additions will be making their Invermere of steel as he bends forged metals at will to create intricate debuts. From east to west and a little bit north, Effusion 3-D designs using an array of found and donated materiwelcomes Montrealers Valerie Allard and Danielle Cham- als. So, why not drop by Effusion on this year’s Family poux, whose creations are light and lively. Allard’s flow- Day? Remember, art nourishes the soul, so feed it plenty ers and dresses show a playful whimsy while Champoux’s and feed it often.

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Winter Pretend — a poem Submitted by Barb Thorson Talk to sun on snow before twilight.

Press the button on your third eye — feel your wings swell — reach into the magic spell.

Let sparkles lead you over plump white mounds-duck into dents made by drift skipping ground.

Peek out of them — be an elf at play.

Trip your dream thumb o’er fragile lace on fence, watch it fall like spray.

Kiss a giant falling snowflake — feel its fairy smile as you float another mile.

Paul Baker

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New Year! New Artists! New Work!

Then snatch an icy-cicle — chew it. feel its crunchy tickle.

Never mind the hills — leave those thrills for another day of fun, Flow on to white mountain peaks turning magenta pink in late sun.

No goose bumps on your spirit — just fold up your wings ‘neath icy blue, and stand there and glow with winter sun on you.

Ms. Thorson is a valley resident who hopes to read more poems and stories in The Pioneer by kids of all ages.

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Radium rejoices for Winterfest

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff Radium Hot Springs has brought Canadians’ favourite pastimes together for this year’s Winterfest celebration.

Hockey players, curlers, and mountain (wo)men will be in hot demand at Legend’s Field this Valentine’s Day on Saturday, February 14th.

For the first year, Winterfest will be including curling (indoors at the community hall with indoor rocks).

Radium’s outdoor rink behind Brent’s Shack will play host to ball hockey matchups, while burly men and fit women will be challenged in the rugged Mountain Man and Woman Competitions.

“They’ll be sawing logs provided by Canfor,” said Melanie Kamphuis, events co-ordinator for the Village of Radium Hot Springs. “After they saw a disc off the log, then they haul it over to a place where they have to start a fire, and then brew a cup of tea.”

The fastest man and woman will each win a six-pack of beer.

For the younger attendees, there will be tractor rides and sock-snowman crafts.

Curling is also open to all ages, with the tournament dubbed as a “funspiel.”

Winterfest will also be given a beat with live music from L8, and Brent’s Shack will be taken over as a concession stand by Radium’s Sunrise Rotary Club.

“They always have lots of good food, hot drinks, and good smells coming out of there,” Ms. Kamphuis said.

Only modest costs are associated to participate — the Mountain Man/Woman Contest costs $2 per person, and to register curling teams will be charged $4, a loonie per person.

Registration will begin at 11 a.m. and will be on site, either inside the hall or outside if the weather allows.

Visit www.radiumhotsprings.ca for more information.

And since the Radium’s mayor and council earned their positions by acclamation before last fall’s municipal elections, members of council will all be attending the event to offer the community an informal meet-and-greet.

Help find the missing Jack RADIUM HOT SPRINGS

The vouchers were handed over, but Jack remains missing. As of press The jackalope named “Jack” was time, Jack’s whereabouts is unknown.

The Radium Chamber is asking recently taken by force from the Visitor Information Centre in Radium everyone to keep an eye out for Jack.

Hot Springs. At 2 p.m. on Wednesday He’s a jack rabbit-antelope cross, approximately 18 inches (February 11th) aftertall with white/cream noon, a menacing lookhair, dark grey horns, ing masked person enblack eyes and a cute nose tered the Radium Visitor (see attached photo).

Information Centre deHe was last seen wearmanding the staff hand ing a varnished brown over Jack. The employee wooden plaque. Anyone reluctantly complied with information about with their demands. his whereabouts is enAt 3:30 p.m. on the couraged to contact Kent same day, the Visitor Kebe by way of the RaCentre manager, Kent dium Chamber of ComKebe, received a deJack the jackalope merce Facebook page at mand letter requiring the Chamber of Commerce to send the www.facebook.com/tourismradium.

Anyone who is able to locate Jack captor a number of vouchers for local activities. Those vouchers were to be is asked to get a picture with him and handed over at 5:30 p.m. in a public submit that picture using #Radiumplace. In exchange for the vouchers, Jack to the following: Continued on page 19 . . .  the captor agreed to release Jack.

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Rod Charlesworth, Angela Morgan, Pauline Paquin & Angie Rees Exhibition Opens February 14 10 am – 5:30 pm Show continues until February 20

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The Artym Gallery is pleased to present their first exhibition of 2015, an exhibition that is all about “Family & Fun.” Opening on Saturday, February 14th, it will feature work from artists Rod Charlesworth, Angela Morgan, Pauline Paquin and Angie Rees.

Along with his stunning landscape paintings Rod Charlesworth also captures vignettes of children playing; they might FAMILY FUN — The first Artym exhibition of 2015 will feature the esteemed be playing pond work of several distinguished artists. Above: “Freshly Fallen” is a stunning ode to hockey at dusk, ice, created by Rod Charlesworth. Left:“The Tall Chairlift” is a unique perspective Images submitted or sledding be- regarding friendship on the slopes by Angela Morgan. tween the cabins age stamps and UNICEF cards — her representations of in a little village. His distinct brush- faceless children playing in the snow have become synstrokes give his works a nostalgic feel, onymous with Canadian winter. This show will feature and his bright colours are inviting and a selection of her originals, with kids sledding, playing appealing. hockey, and even skiing.

The winter paintings of Angela Angie Rees creates whimsical and clever paintings of Morgan are a celebration of all things animals that can’t help but make you smile. Whether a snowy! Her subjects, like friends on a rooster with a pocket-watch (titled “The Timekeeper”) chairlift, or a parent laboriously pull- or a goose dancing in a party hat (“Loosey Goosey,” of ing three kids and a snowman on a course), her titles are as endearing as the unique and intoboggan, remind everyone of their sightful paintings themselves. most treasured winter moments. SeeThe “Family & Fun” exhibition at the Artym Gallery ing the newest creations from Angela promises to be exactly that! Angie Rees will be in attenMorgan’s brush is always exciting, and dance on Saturday, February 14th from noon to 3 p.m. often unexpected! The work of Pauline But if you can’t make it out to the gallery, you can see the Paquin can be found on puzzles, post- entire exhibition online at www.artymgallery.com.

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February 13, 2015

YOUR MONEY Tax slips for 2015

With tax season upon us, Canadians have started receiving tax slips from various issuers. Here are some of the more common tax slips that people can expect to receive for their investment accounts for 2014 and what they mean.

RRSP contribution receipts People who contributed to their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) can expect one or more RRSP contribution receipts. Those who made contributions in the previous calendar year (2014) should receive a corresponding receipt in January. The receipt will be for all of the contributions made to the same RRSP plan during the calendar year. If there were more than one RRSP being contributed to, the account holder will receive multiple receipts.

Receipts are most often generated on a transactional basis for contributions made during the first 60 days of the current year (2015). Be sure to add up your contribution receipts and refer to your investment account statement to ensure you have received them all before filing your taxes.

T4RSP slips People who drew money from their RRSPs in 2014 will receive a T4RSP slip. This document will list the gross amount withdrawn, as well as any income tax that was pre-paid at the time of deregistration. T4RSP slips are usually received during the first two weeks of March.

T4RIF slips Those who have converted their RRSP to a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) can expect a T4RIF slip detailing the income received during 2014 and any pre-paid income tax. This income is considered pension income and qualifies for the Pension Tax Credit, if not already applied. Expect this slip to arrive in the first part of March.

A T4RIF will not be received if a person converted their RRSP during 2014, but did not take any withdrawals during the calendar year. This is the only exception. In all other cases, a RRIF will always create income and will therefore always generate a T4RIF slip.

T5 slips Those who own interest-bearing investments such as bonds or Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs), or dividend-paying securities such as stocks will receive corresponding T5 slips. These slips are generated at the institution that handles these investments such as a brokerage, trustee or the Government of Canada, and mailed to account holders who received dividends or interest during the year.

People who have a brokerage account with multiple stocks, bonds or GICs will usually receive a consolidated T5 slip, along with a list of how the amount was determined. This is useful for ensuring all investment income is accounted for. Expect to receive T5s in early March.

T3 slips Income trusts such as Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust or mutual fund trusts issue T3 slips. T3s report all income, dividends or return of capital paid to trust holders during the calendar year. Due to different laws and regulations these slips arrive later than others, generally in early April as the deadline is March 31st.

T5008 slip More of a statement than a slip, this document, otherwise known as a Statement of Securities Transactions, is a formalized summary of gains and losses. Only those who sold securities in a non-registered account during the year will receive one.

The T5008 does not have to be submitted with one’s taxes, but must be retained in the case of an audit. It should be noted that, due to investment accounts being transferred between advisors and firms, the information on these slips may not be correct. They should always be double checked to ensure accuracy.

Final thoughts If you are unsure of what tax slips to expect for the 2014 tax year, contact your financial advisor. He or she will let you know which slips to expect, and arrange for duplicates if necessary. If you use an accountant, he or she might also want a copy of your December 31st, 2014 investment account statements so they know what to expect.

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Outrageous Otters Taylor Lightfoot (left), 11, and Isabella Hul, 13, of the Columbia Valley Otter Swim Club competed in a swim meet at the Talisman Centre in Calgary on Saturday, January 24th and Sunday, January 25th. Both swimmers made the finals, while competing against 250 of their rivals.

Ms. Lightfoot placed fifth, sixth and had two eighth place finishes, while Ms. Hul gave a solid showing with one third place, three seven places and one eighth place finish.

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Welcome to Taynton Bay Estates Invermere’s newest water access community Lot 3 Taynton Bay Estates, Invermere

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Lot #3, Taynton Bay Estates is 0.90 of an acre overlooking Kinsmen Beach and Lake Windermere plus an incredible view of the Rocky Mountains. This is a brand new development with all utilities underground and ready to go.

The property comes with private beach access and boat moorage. Located just seconds away from downtown Invermere you will be one of a select group to belong to this exciting waterfront community. MLS#2402430

Lot #1 Taynton Bay Estate offers this South facing 0.38 Acre lot with fantastic lake and mountain views couple it together with a private beach, and boat moorage and this is a great investment in family fun. Located just seconds to downtown Invermere and in the most sought after bay on Lake Windermere. All utilities are underground and ready to go. This private Invermere development is ready for you to come and enjoy for years with your family and friends. MLS#2402428

This private beach development offers the buyers a great opportunity to enjoy having their boat at the ready and the complete enjoyment of being at the water. Taynton Bay Estates is in the heart of Kinsmen Bay and just seconds to downtown Invermere. The building lot (0.28 Acres) offers all the utilities underground, paved road and is all ready for building to start. The few buyers that will make up this community will have years of family enjoyment. MLS#2402432

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OPEN HOUSE

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878 Copperview Close, Windermere $649,000 $319,000 – 713 – 15th Street, Invermere

Great potential with this solid home in downtown Invermere. The property is able to be subdivided and zoned R1-A. The home is a great property with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, huge living room and fantastic yard. The master bedroom has an ensuite and is on the main floor. MLS#2401676

$188,000 – 13 Wildwood Close, Panorama $1,299,000 – 1535 Windermere Loop Road, Windermere

Country living at its best, with 20 acres of rolling property and a modern home, wonderful out buildings this is a perfect match for a family looking for some elbow room, but to be only minutes to Windermere Beach for boating or Invermere for shopping and schools. With vaulted ceilings throughout the main floor and in the great room where you will be taken back with the classic wood burning fireplace and floor to ceiling windows. The main floor has three large bedrooms including the master with ensuite, and main floor laundry. The lower level is a full walkout and has a great games room area plus a home office or media room and two more bedrooms all kept warm with in floor heating and another wood fireplace. MLS#2401513

Fantastic cul-de-sac location for this mostly renovated Rancher with full walk out lower level, wonderful new hardwood flooring, and timeless white marble tile. The kitchen and bathrooms have all new granite counters and all new stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. The main floor offers two large bedrooms both with full ensuites with doors leading to private decks. The lower floor is bright and is a full walkout with two more large bedrooms, a family room and a great area. MLS#2399258

$549,900 – 1043 Timberhill Place, Windermere $1,100,000 – 1788 Victoria Avenue, Windermere

Very special once-in-a-lifetime property in the heart of Windermere, B.C. The 3.63 acre property offers the new owner endless possibilities with Windermere Creek running through it and mountains all around you. The beach is just minutes away, this is a piece of land dreams are made of. MLS#2402424

$769,000 – 403 Westridge View, Invermere

Top of the world is how you will feel living in this pristine ranch-style home overlooking Lake Windermere and the magnificent Rocky Mountains. Westridge is one of Invermere’s most sought after living areas as you are close to all the schools, sports park and still walking distance to downtown Invermere.

This home offers four bedrooms plus an incredible office /den, four bathrooms, four fireplaces and a modern open concept living experience. MLS#2402277

$619,000 – 4656 Birch Street, Windermere

Looking for the beach? Well, here you go! One of the very best locations in Windermere. This Tretheway Beach cabin has it all with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, great decks and south facing rear yard plus a boat slip of your own and a great 3-acre park area at the beach for all kinds of fun. This property offers a great open living area and plenty of room for the whole family and friends. This property comes furnished plus a hot tub, the seller will offer a Copper Point Golf Course membership but will be optional and separate from the Cabin. MLS#2401812

$599,000 – 1709 Windermere Loop Road, Windermere

Impeccable one-floor home that offers the owner a wonderful master bedroom on the main floor, fantastic open floor plan with incredible views of the Purcell mountain range and the Windermere golf course. This property offers a warm and wonderful country kitchen with granite counters open to the great room and dining area. The lower level is bright and open walkout with two large entertainment area and two lovely bedrooms all with in-floor heat. The house is complete with an oversized garage, storage shed and in- ground sprinkler system to keep this gorgeous property looking pristine. MLS#2397227

Fantastic small cul-de-sac just off of the Greywolf Golf course at Panorama Ski Resort. This great flat 0.23 acre lot offers the new owner great value with NO GST and a major discount from the original sale price. This lot is right off of the cross country ski trails and easy walk to the ski lift or NEW Greywolf Club House. MLS#2401407

$549,000 – 5129 Riverview Place, Fairmont Hot Springs

Fantastic move-in-ready, four bedroom cabin in Timber Ridge 2 with views of the Rockies like no other.

This property has had major renovations and looks great, has plenty of room for all and one of the best private beaches in the area. The property has access to tennis courts, private boat launch, beach volleyball, walking trails all at your fingertips. The cabin has fantastic appeal and won’t last long!

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$499,900 – #54, 835 Lakeview Drive, Windermere

It’s time for a year-round getaway and here it is! This 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home includes a great open floor plan with loads of room for friends and family. This floor plan offers the buyer main floor entry into the open kitchen and living area that leads onto a large sun deck. The upper floor offers 3 large bedrooms, laundry and a great master suite. The lower floor is all finished with a large family room with full walkout onto a large patio, another bedroom and full bathroom. MLS#2398840

$428,800– #28, 2598 Mountainview Crescent, Invermere

Wow! Over 2,800 sq.ft. of exceptional living space with five bedrooms, four bathrooms, two fireplaces, large two vehicle garage, hardwood flooring, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, two large decks overlooking the Rocky Mountains and just minutes to Lake Windermere. This wonderful Villa at Castle Rock Estates offers two very nice living areas with loads of room for a large family or two.

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$399,000 – 7507 Jackson Avenue, Radium Hot Springs

Truly affordable vacation property, this well crafted and cared for chalet style home offers a main floor master bedroom with two more full bedrooms on the upper level with a great open family room. The main floor is open for a large dining area open to the galley kitchen, very nice size living room with new carpeting all leading out onto the full wrap around deck. The lower level is currently a legal one bedroom suite or can be used for a larger family. MLS#2401649

$159,000 – 395 Bordon Street, Invermere Stunning custom built home in a great private cul-de-sac with private beach and day dock. Recreation centre with salt water pools and fitness centre, soccer field and more are all part of the Lakeview Meadows experience. This home offers three wonderful size bedrooms plus den, a gracious master ensuite plus two more bathrooms. The main floor is all open for a great living area and the lower floor offers a nice size family room and two large bedrooms. The home is quality from the ground up with ICF foundation, in-floor heating, forced air with a heat pump, underground irrigation. MLS#2402571

$399,000 – #38, 4868 Riverview Drive, Edgewater

Beautiful Mountain cottage located on 140’ deep ridge lot. Located at the 4 seasons Valley’s Edge Resort. This home features a spacious vaulted great room with 23’ stone fireplace, large dining area.

Solid pine custom built kitchen with oversized bar counter. Hickory hardwood floors, pine ceiling, custom milled solid pine doors and trim throughout. Post and beam exterior with metal roof. The upper floor boasts 2 bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and 4 piece bath. The bright basement has a rec room, bedroom and half bath. MLS#2400520

Let’s get started and here is the perfect property to do so. This cottage offers two bedrooms and a full bath, large eat in kitchen. The property is very central and close to the beach and shopping. The lot is large and flat, perfect for a shop and garage. This is a little Diamond in the rough. MLS#2401447

$226,000 – Lot 15 Wildwood Close, Panorama

Live the life in Panorama’s premier subdivision located on the Greywolf golf course and beside the cross country ski trails. This 0.35 acre lot is only a short walk to the ski lift and new Greywolf Club House. This is a great view lot at a huge discount plus NO GST. MLS#2401405

$ 99,900 – #514C – 500 Bighorn Boulevard, Radium Hot Springs

Gorgeous ground floor two bedroom unit with a lock-off suite. This unit faces south towards the pool and playground perfect for the kids and family to go right off the porch and play. This 1/4 share is a fantastic investment for the whole family to enjoy. The property is fully furnished and equipped for your total enjoyment 12 weeks out of the year. MLS#2402171

$389,000 – 7473 Rivercrest Road, Radium Hot Springs

$ 59,000 – 712 & 721 Big Horn Boulevard, Radium Hot Springs

This home offers a large fenced rear yard with sun deck, main floor master with ensuite, open living room and dining area that is open to a wonderful sitting area with fireplace. The lower floor has two nice size bedrooms and large family room area. The lower floor also has a walkout to the rear yard and plenty of storage room along with a great cold room for canning. MLS#2400412

Great vacation retreat for 1/8th ownership (each) at Big Horn Meadows in wonderful Radium Hot Springs. Each of these two bedroom lock-off units can be used for the whole group as one large three bedroom/ three bathroom unit or the lock off can be rented. These units are in the only building with an elevator and heated underground parking. Owner of these 2 units will sell both at reduced rate.

MLS#2400242 , MLS#2400239

$369,000 – 4734 Blakely Place, Radium Hot Springs

$149,900 – 13 Urora Heights Road, Windermere

The property features a new kitchen and flooring, three bedrooms on the main floor,nice open living area and huge deck, the lower level can be a suite or for extra family with a bedroom laundry and its own kitchen. The rear yard is large and flat perfect for kids, dogs or a great garden. The property is fenced and comes with two large garden sheds. MLS#2401037

Bigger is better and this 0.84 of an acre lot has it all. Fantastic mountain views of the Fairmont Range of the Rockies and the perfect East/West layout for great sunrise and sunsets. The lot is fully serviced with all hookups underground. The property is close to golf, skiing, Windermere Beach and comes with 20 free golf passes a-year for life at the Copper Point Ridge course. MLS#2402363

$349,000 – 1730 – 8th Avenue, Invermere

Starting at $68,000 +GST – Carpenter’s Lane, 1570 – 14th Street, Invermere

Location, location, location! This very cute home in Wilder subdivision is great for walking to Kinsmen Beach, downtown, and even all the schools. The home offers four bedrooms two full bathrooms a great open floor plan and an oversized garage plus car port. Outside is perfect for kids with a fenced yard with fruit trees and large west facing deck. MLS#2402256

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February 13, 2015

How did you meet?

Thank you to everyone who submitted their stories of how they met their special someone for our Valentine’s Day “How did you meet?” contest. Four colourful and humorous stories each won a gift certificate from our sponsoring restaurants: Traders Lounge at Eagle Ranch, Cliffhanger at Greywolf, Greys Restaurant and The Old Salzburg.

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I would love to share how my husband and I met... it’s a bit corny and so long ago.

It was February 12th, 1978 and my new roommate talked me into going to the disco at the Sheraton Hotel in Edmonton. I must set the scene for those of you who are not familiar with the “discothèque.”

As you enter the disco, you see a square dance floor in the middle of the room with a gigantic mirror ball hovering above. A railing surrounding the dance floor is lined with small tables for two. The squares on the dance floor light up when the music plays, which is quite spectacular!

My friend and I find a seat at the back of the disco and within five minutes of our arrival, I feel a tap on my shoulder... I turned around to greet a young guy eager to dance to the song that just had started playing. I hesitated and almost turned him down because he was several inches shorter that I. Back in those days, it was rude to say no when asked to dance. With my platform shoes, I stood 5’ 11 and he was at least a head shorter, but I agreed to dance.

So, off we went.

I was quick to realize that this guy loved the song playing — “Disco Duck.” He hit the dance floor, breaking into a full routine and shaking his hips, flinging his arms and proceeded to gyrate and jump around me.

Needless to say, I was so embarrassed and tried to shake any attention that he was creating, but out of the corner of my eye, I could see two guys sitting at one of the tables around the dance floor, laughing uncontrollably.

I assumed they were laughing at the show on the dance floor in which I seemed to be a participant. The song ended and after thanking the disco king for the dance, I rushed off the dance floor, looking for the safety of my seat at the back of the disco.

Only a few seconds later, I felt another tap on the shoulder and a voice said, “Can I save you from the Disco Duck?” My heart sank, thinking that it was the disco king again, but it was one of the guys I had noticed sitting around the dance floor. He was tall, dark and handsome! We danced and laughed all night. I had the time of my life!

We were married 364 days later!

We will celebrate our 37th wedding anniversary on February 11th. I’m so glad I went to the disco that night — I’m a very lucky lady.

Thanks for letting me share our story.

My husband and I met in Banff on July 6th... 26 years ago. I was working for Abominable Ski and Sports. There were two locations at that time; one where it is located today and the other one where I worked was upstairs beside the Balkan Restaurant.

I had a great job, great co-workers, and boss... until the day that everything changed.

Working up in the loft area, I could hear everything that was going on, including my boss hiring this young guy for my position. There was no warning, no notice. In fact, I was the top salesperson that month and had my picture above the front desk, and this guy knew it.

This horrible person sold himself just right and took my job. I was let go, right there and then.

With no job and nothing to do, I decided to walk up to the Banff Springs Hotel to visit friends.

It was a beautiful day to go for a walk. Minding my own business and enjoying the sunshine came to an abrupt halt.

That young man who stole my job was walking his bike along the street and, with a brown paper lunch bag full of garbage and a pop can, took aim and threw it, but instead of making it into the trash can, it cracked me on the side of the head!

It didn’t hurt a lot, but when I turned to say something and noticed it was this same guy, I quickly changed the tirade I was going to lay on this person.

What I said was, “Oh, that’s just perfect. First you take my job, and now you’re throwing garbage at me. Thanks a lot, makes me feel just great about myself!”

He was instantly sorry. He got off his bike to apologize like I’ve never heard before.

He asked me what he could do to make it up to me. I told him that since I had no job, therefore I had no money and couldn’t eat.

He offered to take me out to dinner to make up for throwing his garbage at my head, and I accepted, never thinking this idiot would show up.

He showed up with an expression on his face that I can’t put words to, so I caved and let this moron take me to dinner.

We actually had a great time, talking, laughing, and after dinner, we went for a long walk, and then to our apartments, grabbed our guitars and walked some more.

Found a bench in the post office and played ‘til about 5 in the morning. We still play our guitars together... beautiful music, all these years later.

February 13, 2015

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A smokin’ hot Brit

Fairmont Hot Springs’ very own!

Submitted by Dorothy Isted 1981 would be considered the Middle Ages of partner introduction systems, a precursor to the proliferation of online dating services available today and following in the footsteps of the matchmakers of old. There I was, a single mom with two little girls. Because I didn’t want a drinking, party-going man, I wasn’t about to enter a bar looking for someone. Where else could I look? I was part of a tiny church congregation that had no bachelors other than one poor fellow my friend and I had nicknamed Alligator Al. Enough said.

One day, I noticed a little ad in the classifieds: Select Introductions. I assumed a personality profile would factor in, given the name. I called and made an appointment. In a high rise in downtown Edmonton, I entered a dark little office and paid a dark little lady with a slight European accent. Perhaps a matchmaker in another country before she immigrated? Maybe not.

A good matchmaker looks for people who have similar outlooks, beliefs and backgrounds. This lady took my picture with a polaroid camera and made up a file using my statistics. Then she pulled out a stack of files — her male clients — and invited me to look through them and “pick one.”

In for a penny, in for a pound. Hiding my dismay, I perused each one as she verbalized their age, where they lived, their occupation, etc. My one request in this process was that she separate them into “smoking” and “non-smoking” piles.

When we’d finished, there was deeper dismay. The non-smoking pile was very small and unappealing. The smoking pile loomed ominously. I sighed and said, “Let me see that smoking pile again.”

One factor caught my attention: this particular fellow was British. I’d always loved the accent and mentioned that to her. Then, I left in some doubt regarding the questionable exercise I’d just completed.

That evening, my phone rang. It was the English guy.

I was flabbergasted since I hadn’t realized this woman would do anything that fast and give out my particulars to a man without my specific permission.

During our conversation I was exposed to his sense of humour — a plus — and agreed to meet him somewhere public and safe: the A&W in my end of the city. We chatted for a while and afterwards I went to my friend’s house and told her I’d found the perfect man. For her.

I’ve never asked her why she declined. I gave him a second chance and he swept me off my feet. In the currency of love, Colin is worth his weight in gold.

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Bruce and I wrote throughout the year and discovered we had a lot in common: our love of fishing, hunting, and the great outdoors.

We first met the following July on his vacation, and he invited my sister and me to California in September. We had a great trip, especially me, as Bruce asked me to marry him. We were married November 23rd, 1961 in Invermere and made our home in Redding, California for the next 16 years.

In 1977, Bruce took early retirement and we moved to Edgewater with our son Darel, so we could enjoy all the valley had to offer.

Valentine’s Day for me is a mix of love and sadness as Bruce passed away on February 13th, 2000. So many good memories are packed into the 38 years we had together.

And yes, I still have the original note. Bruce often mentioned that, of all the notes they left at campgrounds, mine was the only one he received.

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The magic of Banff Submitted by Paul Roggeman Having just graduated from high school in London, Ontario, I jumped on my 1971 350 Honda motorcycle to cross this great land of ours. After four gruelling days, I finally rode from the prairies into the majestic Rocky Mountains and arrived at my destination — Banff, Alberta!

After getting settled in my basement suite on Grizzly Street, I began my first week of work at what was then called the Banff School of Fine Arts.

I was in heaven! A great job in the mountains of Banff with painters, musicians, sculptors and dancers from all over the world, learning and training, while I looked after my janitorial and landscaping responsibilities.

It should be noted that the ratio of females to males at the school that year was an amazing 7 to 1. This was any young man’s dream come true so you can imagine that my sights were dialled on having a summer of a lifetime!

I was well into my second week of long shifts, sweeping, polishing and cleaning all through the centre. Everything was going as planned. I was exploring Banff and area, hiking, partying, canoeing, riding, working and getting to know many wonderful people, ok... girls from all walks of life. How exciting, but oh those ballet dancers!

So this one night, I was hanging with friends and staff at the newly opened pizza restaurant in one of the student halls. Through the door entered five of those lovely dancers. After nervously breaking the ice, we all began to talk, laugh and quite suddenly things began to get weird between me and this one girl. A little shy, but there was something mysterious about her. It was that quick. Ridiculous, almost, when you look back.

It happened! That night, in the summer of 1972, in a little pizza restaurant at the Banff School of Fine Arts, I indeed fell in love! What can I say? 18 years old and far from home. No cell phones, email or Facebook postings of pictures and feelings for friends and family to comment. How wonderfully simple and special life was back in those days.

Now, after 40-plus years of marriage, Judy and I have survived. Still in love, doing all of the things we used to do, but not as often or as well, and very much still soulmates!

Here is wishing my wonderful wife and still-girlfriend a very special “Valentine’s Day” and may we have many more years of health so we can continue our journey and enjoy this precious gift called life!

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Submitted by Alice Breeze We met at Lake Louise. He was a pot washer. I was a salad girl. He was skinny so I fed him. Good healthy food from the dining room — not that horrible stuff from the Beanery where the staff had to buy a meal ticket. I’d send filet mignon, poached salmon, pork tenderloin, all with fresh veggies and salads. It would arrive in the dumbwaiter covered in a stainless steel lid with a cream coloured silk napkin on top and “LARRY” written in red on the napkin so there was no mistaking who the tray was meant for.

The first time he smiled and thanked me, my stomach did flip flops. But he was really shy and we never came into contact with each other until one day we were both getting a ride into Calgary on the laundry truck. Bill Hall was the driver, I was in the middle and Larry sat beside me. It was a big truck with lots of room in the cab, but I took advantage of sliding into Larry every time Bill took a curve. The first time our knees touched, it was electric. The next time I saw him, I was returning to the Chateau after burying my father. Larry was the first person I noticed when I walked into that Grand Foyer. My ears tingled and I heard Dad’s voice as clear as a bell: “He’s The One, honey. Honey, he’s the one.”

Suddenly, I had a vision of us growing old together, rocking in creaky chairs on a covered porch in the woods. That was over forty years ago.

The other night I asked him what his first recollection of me was. He said, “You were laying on a blanket in the sun reading Lord of the Rings or maybe The Hobbit. Can’t remember, but you had a pink bikini on.

That was when I knew I had to make you mine.”

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As I have been told many times over, my husband and I met in a very unusual way.

I am from Ontario, and I was visiting my mom who lives in Saskatchewan. I was heading over to Lake Louise to pick up my girlfriend who had worked there for the summer. Two young girls driving across Western Canada was awesome. I saw a young, skinny-looking kid standing on the side of Highway 1, outside of Regina, hitchhiking. He was out in Saskatchewan visiting family, and was heading back to B.C. I thought I was older and bigger — “he couldn’t hurt me” — so I picked him up. That was 26 years ago.

We will be celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary this summer. We have two beautiful children and now are blessed with a granddaughter. It has been a great ride!

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Protect yourself with probiotics Looking after your relationships Natural Health

By Dr. Mike Baker Pioneer Columnist Probiotics are beneficial bacteria and yeast that live in our small and large intestines.

The term probiotic means “for life” and they are fast gaining recognition as a critical part of our overall health.

There are over 100 trillion bacteria that call our intestines home — that’s approximately three pounds! There are 400 different types (or strains) of probiotics, but the most common are the lactobacillus and bifidobacterium strains. They form part of the barrier that protects our inner bodies from the outside world. Probiotics help to fight off bad bacteria and parasites, while helping us digest food and produce vitamins like vitamin K and B12.

As a naturopathic doctor, I frequently recommend probiotics for my patients.

They are great for boosting the immune system, treating a variety of gastrointestinal disorders like irritable bowel syndrome, Chrohn’s and colitis, and travellers’ diarrhea.

New research is finding that certain strains can help to lower cholesterol, help with weight loss, and even assist in ADHD and autism therapy. A handful of studies have suggested that probiotics can reduce inflammation in the intestine and improve absorption of critical nutrients for the developing mind, thus potentially improving behaviour.

Although supplementing with probiotics can be beneficial, there are conditions in which they may create more harm than good. Those with weakened immune function and patients who are acutely ill may not benefit from probiotic supplementation. A condition in which probiotics are not recommended is referred to as small intestine bacterial overgrowth, or “SIBO.” SIBO occurs when probiotics, which are normally found in the large intestine, migrate to the small intestine where they may grow out of control. When this happens, symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, flatulence, alternating constipation and diarrhea can occur.

When I recommend probiotics to my patients, I always take into consideration the age and condition of the patient, and what strain they would benefit from. I may recommend anywhere from a few million cells for kids, up to 50 to 100 billion for adults with recent antibiotic treatment.

Storage of probiotics depends on the supplement. Some types are stable at room temperature, whereas others require refrigeration to maintain the quality of the product.

Some of the highest quality probiotics are actually sourced from humans. These probiotics are able to survive the harsh environment of the stomach and then flourish in the large and small intestines.

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Get inspired

By Carita Viklund Pioneer Columnist Healthy relationships are a vital component of human wellbeing and a foundation for good family life.

They bring joy, fulfilment and allow us to experience and express love. Functional relationships are also a valuable source of support when facing challenges. Relationships, whether with your family members or friends, need attention and caring, much like a plant requires regular watering and nurturing. So, the question is, how do we take care of our connections with others?

Open communication. One important thing to realize is that we are responsible for our own feelings and how we communicate them to others. No matter how well we know each other, we cannot read each other’s minds. Through clear communication, we avoid misunderstandings that may cause hurt, anger or confusion. For example, when someone asks how you are doing, take the opportunity to be honest and open about your feelings. This will set an example that allows others to do the same and you will create a deeper bond.

Kind little deeds. Verbal communication is one way to express your appreciation, but small every day acts of kindness are also a very powerful way to connect.

Preparing that cup of tea before they ask,

leaving a little note on the fridge door stating something unique about them, volunteering a foot massage or preparing a surprise dinner, shows care through daily actions.

Laugh and dream. Step out of the box and put the daily routines on hold for a while. Find out together how you like to have fun and go out and do it! Go to a comedy show, listen to an inspirational speaker, find a new hobby or take a workshop on something you both are interested in. Take time to realize a dream as well as create new visions for your life — evolve. New shared experiences deepen the connection.

Hug a lot. Touch is a fundamental part of a healthy relationship and it helps us feel connected to each other. A caring touch will carry a message of love and acceptance. It can also soothe the nervous system by reducing anxiety and increasing security. It is not only children who need a reassuring hug to make things feel better, same goes for adults. When was the last time you gave or asked for a warm and comforting hug?

Implementing these practices into everyday life is a great way to continually renew our bonds with those we love.

Carita Viklund is a Finnish Family Therapist who is currently writing her children’s storybook on anger management in Invermere. Read more about her at www. funterapia.com and in her blog, www.omiaaskelia.blogspot.com.

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Carpenters enter the digital age

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff

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Collective Carpentry’s three co-owners, Rane Wardwell, Jan Pratschke and Andrew Turgeon, along with employee Andre Kreutzer, have been wielding their hammers for a few years CUTTING EDGE — Collective Carpentry, from left to right Jan Pratschke, Andre Kreutzer, now, but last month Andrew Turgeon and Rane Wardwell, stand in their new 3,000-square foot (280-square metre) they relaunched their indoor workshop in the Athalmer industrial zone, where they use state-of-the-art technology and business with new panelized prefabrication to build homes. The facility opened in January.

Photo submitted software programs and a 3,000-square foot (280-square metre) workshop in materials. When the design is set, the carpenters begin preAthalmer’s industrial zone that makes their carpentry both fabrication, building the house in panels inside their workshop — with an 18-foot (5.5-metre) ceiling and enough digital and indoors.

“It’s really interesting. It completely changes our ap- room for a crane to operate in — which helps create more proach and allows us to really do some high quality work,” energy efficient, super-insulated homes, according to Mr. Wardwell. said Mr. Wardwell.

“It’s harder to get the same quality when you’re fight“It’s definitely exciting, it’s a big change for us and it ing the elements, dealing with frozen tools and tradespeobroadens our potential quite a bit,” said Mr. Pratschke.

The Collective Carpentry partners had increasing- ple that maybe don’t want to be out in the cold,” he said.

Once the panels are ready, they are loaded on a truck, ly been involved in the Passive House approach (which strives for significantly less energy use than traditional driven to location and the home is put together on site. homes) and say their new software and panelized indoor The group’s first project — a Toby Benches home designed by local architect, Jillian Cochrane — will roll out of the prefabrication style is a natural fit with this.

The 3-D CAD (three-dimensional computer assisted workshop and onto a truck in the next few weeks, but as design) software allows the partners to create a virtual Mr. Wardwell pointed out, with prefabrication and panelization, they can theoretically send their work anywhere. model of a home without picking up a single tool.

“Our reach is bigger since we can put a home on a “It facilitates a more thorough design process and truck and ship it out of the valley,” he said. helps customers visualize the project before we even start,” To learn more call 250-342-1560, email rane@collecsaid Mr. Pratschke.

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Mr. Heaney and Mr. Volikov often jammed together, but it was only when Mr. Heaney’s former band took a hiatus that the jamming turned into genuine practice.

“Since Marshall always plays the guitar, I decided to buy a bass and give it a try and we started some serious jamming. And it was the easiest songwriting process I have ever had,” said Mr. Volikov, who has not only learned bass for the band, but has also become a lead vocalist.

“I’d never been a lead singer before, but since I write the lyrics they mean something to me, so I might

as well be the one singing them to the crowd,” he said, adding that he’s done some vocal training since the band formed and found his own vocal style.

“Mark’s drumming style, because of his influences, is really different than most rock drummers, so that just adds to our unique sound,” added Mr. Volikov.

The band had its first gig in September, followed by a few more through the fall, and the response has been good enough to encourage the trio to play outside Calgary, starting here in the valley. The three musicians have been rehearsing hard, preparing a mix of original and cover tunes. The free show starts at 10 p.m. at the T-Bar and Grill. To find out more, call 250-341-3055.

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Raising kids: the ever-sifting sands of time

Family Ties

By Lynsey Burke Pioneer Columnist

I suppose that it’s inevitable… kids grow up. Every parent out there knows it to be a fact, and I suspect that it’s happening right before my very eyes.

I open the door just a crack and let the light stream in.

I hear the muffled sound of rhythmic breath… in and out.

Ahhh, there is nothing sweeter and more satisfying than both children in a simultaneous and peaceful slumber.

Three wee hours later: “MOM, DAD, DAAAAD!” Our heart rates skyrocket from resting to a rapid 150 beats per minute as we hear the echoing voice through the baby monitor. Soon after, grunting noises followed by an empty-the-lungs wail from the hungry I-want-acomfort-suckle baby. The frequent nighttime awakenings, the distant memory of an eight-hour sleep before there was a wholehearted caffeine dependence, we never knew how much of a golden nugget a restful night’s sleep really was. But nothing lasts forever.

The innocent pure-of-heart, sugar-coated view of

the world. The utterly sweet and heart-exploding genuine hugs. It’s a new kind of love that I’ve never known before. The joy and delight of discovering new and exciting surroundings, revelling in all things big and small, and when a “special treat” is the kind of news that rocks your world. The constant reminder to take life slow and have more fun. The idea that the more you play, the cooler you are and a day without being silly is no fun at all. Really feeling everything — so much so that tears flow on the regular. This won’t be our reality for long.

Sigh. The exhausting public whining, meltdowns and synchronized misbehaviour. Having to diffuse and attempt to meet the seemingly unending demands that have us on a spring-loaded retrieval system… we will look back at these days amorously.

When repeating and rehearsing the same old spiel on manners, rules and social etiquette has made your ability to engage in intellectual adult conversation a bit muddled, when your hours have been spent cleaning and then re-cleaning the same spot or item... these events will soon be written in our history.

When a simple smile results in an emulated cheeky smile, the squeals of delight and amusement from a funny trick daddy played, the snuggles and puddles of drool and the simple discoveries and amazement of her own hands, feet and mobility. The bouncing baby whose every delight we take delight in, a joy so contagious we

can often catch ourselves with glazed over smiles. The utter glee she takes in watching her big brother parade around, her arms reaching for mom and dad, and the indifference to activity so long as smiling faces are present.

The outstretched arms in a fully sprawled sleep position and our quiet time spent nursing. It’s a precious age that passes in a blink.

There was a time when we could fill our spare hours with selfish endeavours. We lived in a wrangle-free zone.

We could watch a movie uninterrupted and we could come and go as we pleased.

This reality was nice, but we knew no different; a distant memory that I don’t long for. I know that if I yearn for it, it will come too soon.

These are some of our best years yet — watching our children grow, develop, explore and become little people with big ideas.

It’s amusing, amorous, testing and ever-changing.

When I catch myself wishing for an afternoon alone, I remember that these years are fleeting and that we can rest when we’re old, sitting on our front porch; me, a little old lady knitting cardigans for my great-grandchildren and David, a weathered old man yelling at kids to get off of his lawn.

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

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garage Sale

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Cheers & Jeers

Cheers & Jeers

Huge clearance sale. Gadsby Concrete is making room for new products. Up to 80% off concrete fire, dining and coffee tables, bathroom vanities and more.

Saturday Feb. 14th 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 109 Industrial Rd. #2, beside Invermere Glass. February 14th, 21st, and 28th.

Garage Sale, Fairmont Lions Den 12 a.m. – 4 p.m. Toys, antiques, books, household items, etc. Come for coffee and find something exciting.

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

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

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

Cheers to Ian Meadows. What a good friend you are. To check at 3 a.m. that she was home safe.

I really appreciate who you are.

Cheers to the local Pioneer on putting out a great paper week after week with content that may offend though certainly covers all sides and angles of the story, keep it up and stay true to fair and honest journalism and new stories for the public.

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

s obituary s Marguerite Boudreau (Callihou) FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS

June 24th, 1915 – January 16th, 2015

She was raised to the sky.

A NEW STAR WAS BORN, she can dance on the rainbow and sing to the moon.

Marguerite was born to the Cree and Mohawk Nation of the Michel Band NW of Edmonton, Alberta.

Marguerite married Jim Boudreau and together they had 9 children, Jim, Marcel, Pauline, Sophie, and Debra.

Predeceased Charlotte, Jackie, Corinne and Dennis. She leaves a legacy of 61 grandchildren and great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Marguerite worked as Head Cook at the Children’s Hospital for 23 years and at retirement they published a cookbook of her recipes titled “Boudreau’s Best”. In 2001 she moved to Edgewater with her daughter Debra and husband George Murray, soon after her grandsons that she helped raise (Jayson, Jordan and Jeff Murray (Brayenna and great grandchildren Alyas, Harley and Phoenix))moved to the valley to be close to their grandmother. Marguerite was an avid reader, amazing Metis Jigger and she loved sports. She also loved music having played piano and violin. Her accomplished hands made hundreds of blankets and clothing, she also knitted and crocheted.

Marguerite passed in the Hospice Room at the Invermere Hospital and the family is very appreciative that we have this cozy resource provided to us as well as the professional and compassionate nursing staff at the hospital. We would like to thank Father Gabriel for his blessings and being so open to incorporating our Cree cultural protocol in the Service.

Thank you also to Home Support Workers/Nursing Staff that provided top-notch kind and caring assistance for the past several months. In addition, thank you Dr. Page for the excellent holistic care for Marguerite and all our family.

Marguerite was a living Angel, we are all so very fortunate to have had her love and teachings on this earth for almost 100 years. Now she is a Star in the Heavens.

Cheers & Jeers Cheers and Valentine’s Day wishes to my wife, the smexiest woman in the valley.

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Cheers & Jeers Cheers to the 3 sledders who saved the day when I went down into deep snow off the track at K. Horse Mountain. Your help and patience was appreciated. The ski patroller, Heather, was very attentive as well.

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Clarence Arthur Stauffer November 22nd, 1936 February 8th, 2015 Clarence Stauffer was born in Didsbury to Ira and Dora Stauffer. After a courageous battle with cancer he passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by loved ones, and is now singing in heaven.

Jeers to the disabled outhouse in Kootenay National Park. The floors are slippery concrete!

Makes it tricky with snow on my shoes! Also the outhouse in Banff National Park, which stunk of urine everywhere! At least I’m willing to use them in winter!

A huge Cheers to Carol Blakely for your concern and generosity giving Bella and I a ride home from Pharmasave. A most appreciated act of kindness.

Cheers to Nancy Clark of Windermere for returning one of the planters I lost out of the back of my truck a few weeks ago! That’s why we love the people of the valley!

Cheers to Harry Potter and his staff at the Rocky Mountain Pet Resort.

You really give us a ‘home away from home’ and we appreciate all the special attention. We’ll be back!

CHEERS to Beva and Jordie, owners of Crazy Soles, for instigating a healthy start to the New Year through the Joguary Challenge and for the prizes - most generous!

Extra Big CHEERS to Kootenay Flooring for donating the materials and installation of the flooring in the new cat/kitten room at ICAN. Excellent job done!

s obituary s CONNIE WAH

(nee KARIN MARIE ERICKSON)

November 25th, 1916 ~ February 4th, 2015

Clarence attended Mountain View Bible College in Didsbury, AB for 2 years. Following school he married Wilda Siemens in May, 1957. To this union were 3 children; Sharrie, Janice and Terry. Clarence attained his masters in electrical in 1970. In 1969 he opened his own electrical contracting company; RD Electric in Drumheller, AB where they lived for 35 years.

Connie died after a short struggle with pneumonia on February 4th, at Columbia House in Invermere, B.C. at the age of 98.

She was surrounded by her four children and three of her grandchildren.

Clarence and Wilda retired in Invermere, B.C. in 2001 where they currently reside. Clarence spent his retirement years enriching others lives through his many talents and gifts. He did electrical throughout the valley and on numerous missions trips including Brazil and Mexico. Clarence loved to sing and was involved in several choirs including Youth Choirs, and many community choirs. He also lead worship for years in Drumheller and continued singing on the worship teams in his home church in Invermere.

He had been singing in Invermere’s community choir right up until a month and a half ago even while battling lung cancer. From early childhood to his final day, Clarence was always bringing a smile to those around him with his bright and witty sense of humor.

Born in Uppsala, Sweden, she came to Canada with her family when she was six years old, growing up in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. She married Fred Wah in 1938, and they moved to the Kootenay area of British Columbia, predominantly in Nelson, where they raised their four children. Sadly, Fred passed away in 1966 and Connie carried on to fill her life with friends and family. She was an avid hiker and skier, travelled extensively, created many beautiful quilts, kept her cookie jar full and took very good care of her granddaughters as they grew up.

Clarence is survived by his wife, Wilda, his 3 children, Sharrie (Wayne) Jones, Janice (Dennis) Scriba and Terry (Teresa) Stauffer, 6 grandchildren, Jodi, Chris, Chelsey, David, Kurtis and Janika, and 5 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his older sister Dorthy (Don) Suder and their 3 children, and his younger brother Wayne (Evelyn) Stauffer and their 3 children.

She is survived by so many whose lives she filled with love, including her sons Fred (Pauline), Ernie (Edie), Don (Diana) and daughter Glenda (Jack).

She was deeply beloved by her seven granddaughters, and by 17 great~grandchildren and two great~great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be announced in the near future. In lieu of flowers please contribute to Sonshine Children’s Center in Invermere or a charity of your choice.

She spent the last 21 years of her life in Invermere, B.C., close to two of her children, Glenda Wah and Don Wah and granddaughters, Lin Egan and Anna Steedman and their families.

The family is so grateful to all those who cared for her at Columbia House these past four and a half years. Their love and support of her, and our family, has been visible and very touching. They saw her sweetness and responded.

A memorial for Connie will be held in Nelson, B.C. in the summer. In lieu of flowers, if you wish, donations may be made to the Columbia Valley Hospice Society.

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Cheers & Jeers

Cheers to Pizzeria Mercato for AMAZING pizza at Hopkins Harvest Market! No more need to drive to town!

Jeers to whoever has a problem with wearing “pajamas” in public, last I heard Canada’s a free country where family of mine fought for all our freedoms to have an opinion Cheers to the individual that and a right to be and do whatever found my wallet in the Valley Alley we want so long as it does not hurt Parking lot. I didn’t even know I lost others. I have the right to wear it until this individual presented it whatever feels comfortable and is to me. A clerk working next door at warm if it’s pj’s so be it, don’t like the Lucky Strike Gas Station. what I wear look away or better Cheers to K-5 Automotive for always yet move to North Korea where taking care of our mechanical needs everyone wears a uniform, seems quickly and efficiently. Especially about right for you and your refined when we are in a time crunch! You sensibilities. Judge not lest ye be CHEERS &judged.

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suite for rent

Open House

condo for sale

Found: Cat in Juniper Heights, young neutered male. Short black fur with small white patches on chest and tummy. Very Friendly.

Call ICAN 250-341-7888.

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.

Open House Feb. 14th - 15th. 1224835 Radium Blvd. 3-bdrm condo, $187,500. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., 250342-7608.

For sale, 122-4835 Radium Blvd.

1,460 sq. ft., 3-bdrm, 2 bath condo with garage. 6 appliances, soaker tub, walk in shower. $187,500.

250-342-7608 or peter02@telus. net.

storage NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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

commercial space

Cheers to the guy in the blue Expedition who bought me my coffee and donut in the drive thru.

Cheers to Best Western in Radium.

Manager Angie, staff RJ and Rommel-for new and excellent care to the hotel grounds.

CHEERS to the wonderful staff at the Invermere Hospital for the excellent care received by Clarence in his final days. You all went over and above in all that you did for us and we can’t tell you enough how appreciative we are.

Jeers to the people that let their dogs run free in town and constantly doing their business on my front lawn. My dog is kept in a fenced yard and we clean up after it. It’s pretty bad when I have more mess in my front yard from other people’s dogs than I do in my back yard from my own dog.

Jeers to the person that did doughnuts in the ball field in Radium. How disrespectful of you to destroy the whole play area for the kids. Shame on you. I hope you reap what you sow.

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A colossal CHEERS to Loretto Keenan at Fairmont Physio, It’s been 10 months since my 1st visit out of only 4 visits to you in all of 2014.

And holy guacamole completely pain free after spending over 13 months in agony. Mrs. Keenan, you are a miracle worker with your magic pins and extremely helpful wonderful words of wisdom in remaining pain free. I implore any one suffering from irreparable pain to visit this lovely lady. Personally she alleviated suffering where no other masseuse, chiropractor, even “good” ol’ MD’s couldn’t even touch or remedy. I appreciate you for allowing me to live again!

Eternal Jeers to the one who had the gall to Jeer me for wearing my PJs to work. I was called into work on my vacation. I was making a statement. Lighten up already!

Cheers to Maxine Jones for being the kindest person in the valley.

You’re doing a great job, keep it up!

Let’s serve up a cup o double Jeers to the geniuses who insist on ignoring turning on their vehicle’s lights in the dark early morning hours coupled with fog. You may see us though we sure as the heck can’t see you! Give your head a shake and be safe!

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.

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

shared accommodation Room for rent in 3-bdrm, 1.5 bath modern condo in downtown Invermere. $550/mo includes Internet and all utilities. W/D shared. Seeking active, friendly non-smoker. No pets. Call 250-2700056 or 250-341-7701.

suite for rent 1-bdrm walkout basement suite.

Utilities, internet, washer/dryer included. Separate entrance, large windows. No smoking/pets. Call 250-341-5719.

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. 250-342-3790.

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

Kitchenettes available. Call 250347-9915.

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 250-342-3790.

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 250-409-7435 or email shellimilley@gmail.com.

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.

Black Forest Heights: 2-bdrm, 1.5 bath upper floor of duplex, 6 appliances, yard/balcony/ views. N/S, N/P, long term, couple preferred. $900/mo + utilities, water included. Available Mar. 1st.

Ron at rfr111@hotmail.com, 780399-0142.

Invermere: Furnished 4-Bedroom house for rent in Westridge. Quiet family neighbourhood. Easy walking distance to all schools, biking/running trails and to downtown Invermere. 3-bdrm upper floor, 1-bdrm/office, living room, kitchen, and laundry on main floor. 2 1/2 bath, fireplace and garage. Large bright windows.

Private backyard with deck and many trees. $1,600/mo plus utilities, N/S. Call 250-341-5956.

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

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 revenue.

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

For Sale or Trade: Invermere Condo, 2-bdrm with den or 3rd bedroom.

Stainless steel appliances. Main floor corner unit, lake and pool view, 2 decks, underground parking. Will take Motor Home on trade or late model pickup. Phone 250-342-1217.

wanted Wanting to purchase home with suite or suite potential. $250,000 or less. 250-342-1131.

misc. for sale Eleven Shade-o-Matic 2 1/2” Wood blinds. Color French Roast. 3 sizes.

Call 250-341-5389 for more info.

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

Condo For Sale

For Sale by Owner - $147,700 Peaks Condo, 1 Bdrm + Den Radium Hot Springs, B.C. • Pool, 2 hot tubs, playground • Underground heated parking

• All appliances included washer/dryer • Air conditioner • Ground floor

Call Sherry 250-342-5855

House For Sale

HOUSE FOR SALE In the Fort Point of Invermere

• 3500 sq ft · open floor plan • 4 bedrooms / 3 full baths • Alder plank flooring • Two minute walk to beach • Close to boat launch & public tennis courts

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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

Fiona Millar, AEP

Golf Cart Sale: Fully reconditioned, 2 seater, $2,100, 4 seater $2,400. 250-270-0379.

Nordic 1989 Ski-doo, very good condition, spare belt and cover. $550, call 250-342-6237.

2 x IKEA Tall, narrow dark grey metal shelving units $30 for both.

IKEA IVAR pine shelving system, parts for 6+units (18 narrow shelves/whole and with slats, 8 wide, 6 corner pieces and brackets, $150. 2 x IKEA metal three drawers bedside tables, one light grey, one citrus green $25/each. 4 x dark wood foldable chairs, great shape $15 each. 2 x clear lacquer pine, three drawers bedside tables, $25 each. 1 CD glass and wood narrow cabinet, $50. 250-341-5956.

RV Lots

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services

Stop Smiling. [at least until your passport photo is taken]

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

250-342-5102

Fully serviced RV lots for sale, $35,000. 45 min North of Radium. www.columbiariverwetlandsrv park.ca, 250-348-2094.

FIREWOOD 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.

Copper Point Resort.

8 week session for $85 For more Info or to register Please contact Julie Parent at 250-341-5474.

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Rockies West Realty Independently Owned and Operated

492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC

Kim Collens

Representative

toll free: 1.877.342.3427 cell: 250.342.1671

kim@rockieswest.com www.kimcollens.com

Recipe Of The Week PAN SEARED BALSAMIC BRUSSELS SPROUTS

2 tbsp whole Almonds, toasted and chopped 16 – 20 Brussels sprouts, halved

¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar Good pinch of Sea Salt 2 tbsp Water or more if required

Heat a pan on medium high heat.

Add almonds and toast until brown; remove, cool, coarsely chop.

Add the grape seed oil to the same pan.

Place Brussels sprouts, facedown in a single layer, in the pan.

Cook for about 5 minutes or until brown on the bottom.

Add a few tablespoons of water; cover; cook until done.

Remove the Brussels sprouts from the pan.

Add the vinegar to the same pan; wait 15 seconds then pour the reduced balsamic over the Brussels.

Top with chopped almonds and a good pinch of sea salt.

See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

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Overlooking the Riverside Golf Course this beautifully upgraded 3 bedroom condo enjoys a premium location with wrap around deck and views. Priced to sell!

$275,000 Great Value!

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

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

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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

DRESS UP YOUR SPACE! SOLÉ DECOR N’ MORE

Guide Outfitters

The Akisqnuk First Nation and Chief Lorne Shovar invite licenced guide outfitters to provide a proposal on guiding hunts in the First Nation’s guide outfitting territory located in the Kootenay Valley and Rocky Mountains: BC Region # 4, Guide Outfitter Territory #425G001.

Hunt species include: grizzly bear (5 year allocation of 3 and annual quota of 1); sheep (5 year allocation of 12 and annual quota of 4); goat (5 year allocation of 4 and annual quota of 1); and Moose (5 year allocation of 5 and annual quota of 2).

Guide outfitters willing to mentor younger hunting guides from the Akisqnuk and/or Ktunaxa Nation will be given preference.

Contact Adrian Bergles, Lands and Economic Manager, Akisqnuk First Nation, Windermere B.C. for more information or to submit a proposal. info@akisqnuk.org or 250-342-6301 Deadline for proposals is Friday, February 27th, 2015.

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FREE literise system on Hunter Douglas Duette ‘til April 30th!

Call Brenda to book your Design Consultation.

403-861-8782 or email at: soledecor@shaw.ca www.Studio222calgary.com.

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

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

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

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

Shannon’s Blinds & Designs “Blinds, Drapery, retractable screen doors and more.” 250-342-5749.

help wanted SEEL FOREST PRODUCT LIMITED

requires an experienced, Feller Buncher Operator.

To start immediately working in the Canal Flats area. Must have minimum three years experience. Please phone 250342-5420 or 250-347-9420.

TONY’S GREEK GRILL We are now accepting resumes for full-time positions for qualified first-cook chef in Mediterranean Greek cuisine in Fairmont minimum three years experience. Also, experienced prep cook, and kitchen help, ice cream attendants. Seasonal work from April to October.

Please fax resume to 250-5443475 or email tonysgreekgrill@ gmail.com.

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.

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

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 long-term employment opportunity. This position is available immediately.

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

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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.

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Controller 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.

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Hrudey helps local hockey Copper Point Golf Club general manager Brian Schaal fills out a cheque signed by Kelly Hrudey, on behalf of the Scotiabank Kelly Hrudey and Friends Charity Golf Classic, for $15,000 to help fund the Hockey Canada Skills Academy programs at J.A. Laird Elementary School and David Thompson Secondary School (DTSS). J.A. Laird program participants, J.A. Laird teacher George Pemberton and DTSS teacher Alan Tenta look on and applaud during the cheque presentation in the J.A. Laird gym on Thursday, February 5th.

Photo by Steve Hubrecht.

Local figure skating club skates to success

. . . ‘Protect’ from page 25 In fact, fecal transplantation is becoming a more common therapy for treating diarrhea associated with Clostridium difficile infection.

Feces from a healthy family member are processed and implanted in the patient’s intestine. The probiotics within the feces help to reverse the infection and repopulate the colon with healthy bacteria.

Figure skaters from the valley have increased their credentials after a recent visit to Fernie. Seven girls from the Columbia Valley Figure Skating Club made the trip south for the Kootenay Regional Championships.

Pictured, from left to right, are Hailey Beddie, Sydney Kwok, Hailey Kwok, Callie Krebs, Montana McIlwaine, Julianne Beddie and Araleigh Cranch.

Each local competitor was successful in many respects — Araleigh Cranch passed her gold dance, the quickstep, and silver interpretive skate; Hailey Beddie passed junior silver dances, the Rocker Foxtrot, and the Harris Tango, and placed third in her skating elements category; Hailey Kwok passed senior bronze dances, the European Waltz, Fourteenstep, in addition to first place in introductory interpretive category, as well as first in Star5 Freeskate, and second place in Elements; Julianne Beddie earned her senior bronze dance and the Ten Fox; Callie Krebs skated in her second competition of the season, placing in the bronze category; Sydney Kwok placed third in her skating elements category.

After many years, it was the last competition in which Montanna McIlwaine and Araleigh Cranch will be taking part as members of the local figure skating club, as they’ll both be graduating high school and pursuing post-secondary education.

To see how well the local talent performs, and to give the team a boost, drop into their annual fundraising carnival, which takes place on Sunday, March 1st at 3 p.m. at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. Skaters will be presenting a Walt Disney theme, and the talent will span all ages, from toddlers to grown-ups. During the event, fundraising efforts will be made through silent auction items, raffle baskets, and a 50/50 draw. Entry costs $20 for families, $7 for adults, and $5 for students and seniors.

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Although supplementation may be necessary for some people, probiotics can be easily attained from our diet, especially fermented foods such as yogurt, kombucha, kimchi, kefir, and sauerkraut.

If you are concerned about your gut health, talk to a licensed medical professional (naturopath or medical doctor) to see if probiotics are a right fit for you.

Dr. Mike Baker is a naturopathic physician practicing in Invermere. For more information, please contact him at 250-342-1457 or visit www.drmikebaker.ca

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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 someone to represent the RDEK as Trustee on the Radium Hot Springs Public Library Board as follows: • one person to represent Electoral Areas F and G, District of Invermere, and Village of Canal Flats To be considered for the position, an applicant must be a resident or elector of the above area and cannot be an employee or elected official of the RDEK, District of Invermere, Village of Canal Flats or the Library Board. This volunteer position is 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 Friday, February 20, 2015.

We want to hear from you!

The RDEK’s Draft Five Year Financial Plan is open for public comment – and we want to hear from you!

Copies of the 5-Year Financial Plan are available at our Cranbrook & Columbia Valley RDEK offices, on our website at www.rdek.bc.ca and can be mailed to you. Check out the short videos on our website as well!

The comment period closes on February 27th.

Get a copy of the Plan today and let us know what you think.

19 - 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca Website: www.rdek.bc.ca

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Legacy Trail is underway is considering insuring and maintaining the trail in perpetuity.  Shortly after last month’s presentation The Columbia Valley Greenways to the RDEK board, the valley’s CommuTrail Alliance has a new project under- nity Directed Funds Committee met with way to extend the popular “Whiteway� Greenways and agreed to grant an additioncommunity trail experience throughout al $80,000 to the project. With fundraising the year. A plan to build a series of inter- to date close to $200,000 and over half the connected pathways has always been the trail already flagged, a number of local devision of Greenways, but an actual trail sign, planning and contracting companies — formerly called the Lake Windermere have volunteered their time to prepare final Westside Legacy Trail — between Inver- construction estimates.  mere and Fairmont is becoming a reality.  “The support for this project has been Last summer, Bob and Barb Shaunessy, overwhelming,� said Mark Halwa from owners of the SRL lands along Westside Greenways. “Once final agreements have Road, contacted Greenways with an offer been signed we hope to begin some conto utilize their land which represents over struction this summer.�

40 per cent of the total distance of the trail. “The project will have many similarities Quickly thereafter, the Shaunessys came to the existing Cranbrook-Kimberley and back with a $50,000 cash donation to get Banff-Canmore paved trails,â€? said Mr. Halthe project underway.  Their donation was wa. “We did a lot of research on those trails matched by Greenways and the project was to benefit from their best practices and are launched last October.  developing our trail along with the Shuswap The first step was to produce mapping Trail Alliance and the Okanagan Rail Trail and identify all the affected landowners. As groups who have similar paved trail projects of January 2015, eight of the nine required underway‌ we have monthly teleconferlandowners have agreed to the concept, ences to share what we have learned and have which will be a multi-use, non-motorized, been joined by the Victoria Capital Regional paved trail parallel to Westside Road, con- District who manage the successful Gallopstructed on private land, Crown land and ing Goose Trail on Vancouver Island.â€? within Ministry of Transportation right-ofThe goal is to complete the trail with ways. The total length of the trail will be ap- community engagement, encouraging resiproximately 25 kilometres long with a three- dents, businesses and local governments to metre paved width and a painted centreline.  participate in ways they find meaningful.

Once final land use agreements have There will be an interpretive signage compobeen signed and additional funding is avail- nent to provide environmental and cultural able, construction can commence with the awareness along the trail corridor. Although target completion date being fall 2017, or as the immediate project is the first 25 kilomefunding becomes available.  tres linking Invermere and Fairmont, the viTo date, four of the landowners have sion is to expand north to Radium for a total agreed to provide additional lands for park- length of 51 paved kilometres, anchored by ing and trailheads, three sources of low or our two world class mineral hot springs, Rano-cost gravel have been identified, and the dium and Fairmont, with an eventual link to Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) the source of the Columbia in Canal Flats.

By Mark Halwa Greenways Trail Alliance

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Environmental Assessment Certificate Application Review of the Proposed Fording River Operations Swift Project Open House and Invitation to Comment Teck Coal Limited (Teck) is proposing an extension, referred to as the Swift Project (Project), to the existing Fording River Operations located north of Elkford, B.C. The Project would maintain the existing coal production capacity of the Fording River Operations and would extend overall mine life by approximately 23 years.

Teck must obtain an environmental assessment certificate (Certificate) before any work can be undertaken on the proposed Project. Teck has submitted the application for a Certificate (Application) to the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO). EAO has determined that the Application contains the required information and accepted it for detailed review.

The review of the Application will occur over a 180-day period, starting January 28, 2015. During the review, EAO will prepare an assessment report on the Project and recommendations to Ministers on whether a Certificate should be issued.

Invitation to Comment EAO seeks public comments on the Application to ensure that information and concerns regarding the effects of the Project are identified and responded to during the review stage, and taken into consideration for the Ministers’ final decision to issue the Certificate.

The 45-day comment period will begin on February 20, 2015 and end on April 6, 2015. EAO will consider all comments related to the Application received during this period.

An electronic copy of the Application and information regarding the environmental assessment process are available at www.eao.gov.bc.ca.

DVD copies of the Application are also available for viewing at these locations during the comment period:

EAO accepts public comments through the following means: •By online form: http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca •By mail: Tracy James Project Assessment Manager Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Gov Victoria, B.C. V8W9V1 •By fax: 250-387-2208

Open House EAO invites the public to attend an Open House about the environmental assessment process, and the purpose and content of the Application. The Open House will be held: at:

Elkford Community Conference Centre (Teck Room) 818 Michel Road Elkford, B.C.

on:

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

from:

4 pm until 8 pm

EAO, Teck and Teck’s environmental assessment consultants will be present to provide information and respond to questions about the Application at the Open House.

This will be the final public comment period on the environmental assessment for the Project. There will be an additional public comment period held for the provincial permits associated with the Project.

•Elkford Public Library (816 Michel Rd, Elkford, B.C.) •Sparwood Public Library (110 Pine Ave, Sparwood, B.C.) •Fernie Heritage Library (492-3rd Ave, Fernie, B.C.) •Crowsnest Pass Library (2114-127 St, Blairmore, AB)

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

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Crystallized Columbia Another exquisite Dani Tschudin special to remind readers of the winter the valley was experiencing in late January. Visit www.visualexposures.ca. . . . ‘Shuswap’ from page 3 the Kinsbasket Development Corporation Dean Martin —have been suspended from their roles since November and December respectively.

Members of the band office have been advised to cease communications with them, as well as with former Chief Paul Sam and former councillor Alice Sam. “That was under the direction of our lawyer,” Ms. Cote said.

Two cheques totalling $50,000 issued to Gordon Martin just prior to the November election are under internal investigation. Stop payments on the cheques by the band are being contested by Mr. Martin, who claims he needed a portion of the funds to repair the broken furnace in his home.

As Mr. Martin wasn’t able to fund the repairs, the band hired a technician to fix the furnace after it was reported to the Shuswap office, but Mr. Martin told The Pioneer the service wasn’t effective.

Ms. Cote said that, along with the Martin’s family home, there are 17 other homes on the reserve that are due for a new furnace.

“It’s terrible that it’s been left this long,” she said, adding that a federal grant program may be available to address the problem. “We’re looking for additional funding and we’re going to replace the furnaces in all 18 homes.”

The band is hopeful that funding for home heating will be received before April, she said.

Visual Exposures Photography

Leadership clinic inviting applications

By Duncan Whittick CBEEN Executive Director The Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN) is pleased to announce that applications for the 2015 Environmental Education Leadership Clinic are now being received.

From April 25th to 28th, eight lucky teams of four will have the opportunity to action plan, team-build and network in the spectacular setting of Kootenay National Park.

Drawing on the strength of last year’s National Environmental Education Leadership Clinic, CBEEN has taken this model and given it a regional focus.

Often described as one of the best ways to turn great ideas into action, this Leadership Clinic has attracted a great deal of attention both in the Columbia Basin and across Canada.

Last year, over 20 teams applied for eight team spots, each valued at $5,000.

To put their best application forward, teams are . . . ‘Teens’ from page 5 The centre is running several fundraising campaigns to help get enough money (about $600 per youth) for the conference trip, including selling Little Caesars pizza kits (until February 20th) and a gift card program. To find out the details or make a cash

encouraged to develop a clear, succinct and achievable goal. At the clinic, they will have the opportunity to develop an action plan to achieve this goal.

Participants in last year’s Leadership Clinic shared that, “The Leadership Clinic is a fantastic model for networking, team-building and productive time getting tasks done. It made getting our work done a joy and our team was buoyed by all the enthusiasm and synergy created. The gift of time and shared expertise helped our team identify goals to carry forth and implement. It was a privilege to attend the Leadership Clinic.”

This initiative was made possible by generous support from the Vancouver Foundation, the BCTF Environmental Education Provincial Specialist Association, Columbia Basin Trust, Columbia Power Corporation, Columbia Valley Community Foundation, Kicking Horse Coffee and Nipika Mountain Resort.

Applications for the 2015 Leadership Clinic will close at noon Mountain Time on Friday, February 20th.

To find out more, to read about last year’s clinic, or to apply to attend, go to www.cbeen.org/leadership. or cheque donation contact Ms. Pritchard at 250342-3003 or summit.centre@gmail.com. Alternately a direct donation can be made on the CanadaHelps website at www.canadahelps.org/en/pages/help-ussend-youth-to-the-youth-centres-canada-con.

To learn more about the Summit Youth Centre check out www.invermeresummityouthcentre.org.

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FAITH

God has a plan for you

By Pastor Wayne Frater Radium Christian Fellowship Church For the last few weeks, we have been looking at the journey God has planned for us, and we have been talking about how important it is to totally and completely trust God in every area of our lives. We read in Proverbs 3:5,6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.”

If God is going to show me which path to take, I think I want to take it.

Jeremiah 29:11-13 tells us: “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for Me wholeheartedly, you will find Me.” We are being told to “trust in the Lord with all our heart,” and to look for Him wholeheartedly. When we do, He will show us the path, which will fulfill the plan He has for us.

We have to be prepared to go where God is taking us;

we have to be prepared to trust in Him to make the path straight, and we have to be willing to go. Jesus tells us in John 16:33: “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in Me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”

David tells us in Psalm 27 — the whole Psalm is worth reading, but here are a few verses from the NLT:1 — “The Lord is my light and my salvation, so why should I be afraid.”

Verse 4: “The one thing I ask of the Lord, the one thing I seek most, is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the Lord’s perfections and meditating in His temple.”

The first part of verse 11: “Teach me how to live, O Lord. Lead me along the right path… ” and concluding with verses 13-14: “Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living. Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.”

God has a plan and a purpose for each of us, a future and a hope. Our part is to receive what He has for us, to trust in Him with all our heart, leaning not on our own understanding, and in all our ways acknowledging Him. Are you willing to do that today? If you are, Jesus tells us in John 14:27 that He has a gift for us.

“I am leaving you with a gift — peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give.

So don’t be troubled or afraid.”

Valley Churches

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, February 15th, 10:30 a.m. Worship and Life Instruction, “Colossians: Rooted and Built Up...God Wants All”...Intern Pastor Jordan Tjart ministering. “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 Adam Pasowisty • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

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

February is Heritage Month in B.C. Communities all across the province are celebrating Heritage Week from February 16th to 22nd. This year’s theme is “Main Street: At The Heart of the Community.” The Windermere Valley Museum is celebrating with two days of tea, coffee, refreshments and pictorial displays of Invermere’s Historic Main Street, which was once called Bruce Avenue, and is now part of 7th Avenue. It’s pictured here in the late 1920s — the empty lot on the right is where the Toby Theatre building is now located, and 12th Street (which intersects 7th Avenue) had not yet been built. The museum will be open Tuesday, February 17th and Thursday, February 19th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spread the word about the importance of heritage and drop by the museum to enjoy the displays.

Photo (A761) courtesy of the Windermere Valley Historical Society

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

Let’s Make Cancer History

www.cancer.ca

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Starlight Challenge Fridays in February - 13th, 20th, 27th from 7-9pm

Adult (19 +) Fun Racing, lift ticket, great nightly prizes, and $4 Draft & $10 Pacho’s Nachos. Join us as a team of 4 or go solo!

Four Week Entry: Regular $55 • Season Pass Holders $35 Drop-in:

NIGHT SKIING

Every Friday in February 4pm - 9pm Adult (18-64) $17 • Youth (13-17) $15 Senior (65+) $15 • Child (5-12) $12 Same day Regular full Day Lift Pass purchased after 1:00pm is also valid*

Regular $15 • Season Pass Holders $10

TWILIGHT TUBING

Enter to Win a Pair of Rockstar Prime Skis!

Ballots available during regular Night Skiing hours.

Festival Weekend February 26 - March 1st, 2015 At Fairmont Hot Springs

Dinner & Dance

Every Friday in February 4pm - 8pm • $15* * Valid during regular night-skiing hours only.

February 28th 6pm–12am

TICKETS Dinner and Dance at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

Presented by the Fairmont Business Association

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Valentines Day Dinner

For Only...

February 14th, 2015

Enjoy a gourmet 2-course dinner for two with 2 glasses of champagne, amuse-bouche, and after dinner truffles.

Live Music by “Billy Kulyk & Friends” & Silent Auction $99 Rooms at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort!

$89

Reservations Required, call 250-345-6015

Canada’s Favourite Family Resort www.FairmontHotSprings.com Or Call: 1.800.663.4979

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