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Community meets multi-use centre architects

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff As the Invermere Community Hall continues to serve its purpose, it was the setting of a meeting to discuss the building that’s going to replace it.

The District of Invermere (DOI) and SHAPE Architecture, which will be designing the new Columbia Valley Multi Use-Centre, invited the community out to a Meet the Architect event on Tuesday, February 17th. A presentation was done by architect Alec Smith to share his team’s initial observations. They laid out the possibilities that can be realized through the resources available, which was fol-

lowed by a question and answer session.

“The natural wonder of the Columbia Valley is amazing, and a building that can take advantage of that is a really inspiring thing to be a part of,” Mr. Smith said.

The location of the new multi-use centre – on 4th Street and 7th Avenue – is well-suited to enhance Invermere’s “functioning main street” to the south, as well as newer commercial development to the north.

Mr. Smith said that the current community centre is about 70 years old, and they’re planning to design the new building to last just as long.

“This type of opportunity for a town such as Invermere doesn’t come along very often.

If we get it right, it will be able to maintain its functionality over time, it should be flexible enough to adapt when needed,” he said.

While the team has a fair amount of breathing room to work with, Mr. Smith said that the biggest challenge will be to accommodate each of the user groups involved.

“The main hall space needs to work for as many different users as possible. We don’t want it to be overly flexible or it won’t work well for anybody,” he said.

Seating logistics were asked about, and while no firm decisions have been made, he said that movable raised seating and no stage will likely be the most accommodating.

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Jumbo legal challenge adjourned until May

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The West Kootenay EcoSociety’s petition for judicial review of the province’s decision to incorporate Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort municipality has been adjourned.

The case had been scheduled to be in court on Monday, February 23rd and Tuesday, February 24th but was adjourned on Friday, February 20th and will now likely be heard in late May. The adjournment, which was requested by the West Kootenay EcoSociety’s lawyers, came after lawyers representing Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort

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• On Wednesday, February 18th the Columbia Valley detachment received a complaint of theft of wine from the liquor store next to the pub. Video surveillance has assisted the detachment in identifying the adult male. Charges are pending.

• On Wednesday, February 18th at 11:09 p.m., police arrested an intoxicated 36-year-old male from Windermere with mischief when he damaged property at a family residence. The male was lodged in cells and released in the morning.

• On Saturday, February 21st at 12:39 a.m., an intoxicated adult female contacted the police advising that she was assaulted by a friend while at the party.

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• On Saturday, February 21st at 3:05 a.m., police checked a 2002 Chrysler Intrepid on Highway 93/95 near Windermere. A 42-year-old female from Windermere displayed signs of having consumed liquor. An ASD demand was given at which time the driver blew a fail.

Licence prohibited for 90 days and the vehicle impounded for 30 days.

• On Saturday, February 21st at 10:40 p.m. A white Honda Accord was noted operating with expired plates on 13th Street and 10th ave. The driver charged with driving without a valid licence and no insurance. Vehicle was impounded.

• On Saturday, February 21st at 10:39 p.m., as a result of a complaint, detachment members checked a 2009 Nissan in the 1300 block of 11th Avenue. The 19-year-old driver had been consuming liquor. An ASD demand was given at which time the driver blew a fail. Drivers licence was suspended for 90 days and the vehicle impounded 30 days.

• On Monday, February 23rd at 11:35 p.m., police were called to a residence in the 700 block of Black Forest. A highly intoxicated female was refusing to leave the residence when requested by the owner. The 27-yearold female from Inveremere was arrested for mischief.

During the arrest the female assaulted the arresting officer. The female was lodged in cells and released in the morning when sober.

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. . . ‘Jumbo from page 3’ “We had to seek an adjournment to be able to respond to their new material,” said Mr. Harrison.

The new affidavit covers events concerning Jumbo municipality that have occurred since the EcoSociety first filed its petition back in February 2013.

“I believe it was a potentially strategic decision by the municipality to have only their version of events (unfolding since February 2013) before the judge,” said Mr. Harrison. “Given the gravity of the case, we’re not going to let that happen.”

Mr. Harrison said the new affidavit essentially argues that the Jumbo Glacier Resort project is moving along at a reasonable pace.

“From our perspective we’re going to be arguing that it could be reasonable in some cases to incorporate a municipality with no people if, for instance, a population was imminent, but we’re saying that in this case nothing has been done to further a population there and that that is critical for the decision underlying it (to incorporate the municipality),” he said.

The EcoSociety’s petition holds

that amendments to the provincial Local Government Act made in 2012 — which paved the way for Jumbo Glacier Resort to be incorporated — created inconsistencies in the provincial body of law.

It also argues the province should have taken into account constitutional and Local Government Act requirements for municipalities to have people in its decision to incorporate.

The West Kootenay EcoSociety had amended its original petition in August 2014.

Mr. Harrison said he doesn’t anticipate the case being adjourned again.

“All signs suggest that this matter will actually be heard in May,” he said.

The Pioneer attempted to reach Vancouver lawyer James Yardley, who is representing Jumbo municipality in the case, but did not get a comment prior to press deadline.

Also The Pioneer had previously asked Jumbo mayor Greg Deck for comment on the court case, but Mr. Deck had declined saying he didn’t want to comment on a case that is curently before the court.

Jumbo municipality was incorporated in November 2012.

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By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff There is much cause for pride and celebration in the valley this week, with local skiers earning a veritable treasure trove of medals last weekend at the B.C. Special Olympics Winter Games and with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Championships coming to town starting tomorrow.

The IPC World Championships are a top-flight international event, second in importance only to the Olympics and, by playing host to it for the next 10 days, Panorama Mountain Resort and Invermere will be catapulted onto the world stage (see the Pioneer’s feature on page 28 and 29).

With more than 120 Paralympic athletes from 25 countries, not to mention all the coaches, volunteers and other people the championships will bring, the next week and a half promises to be one to remember. Not only will valley residents have an opportunity to see the best of the best race down the slopes, but the festivities planned for the opening and closing ceremonies should be spectacular.

But just as importantly the valley should take a moment to be proud of Brandon Cote and Marlow Feldmann, who between the two of them brought back three silver and three bronze medals in alpine ski events at the provincial Special Olympics Winter Games (see story on page 8). A hearty congratulations is in order for Brandon and Marlow as well as the entire local Special Olympic group.

The incredible skill and dedication of both the valley’s Special Olympics athletes and the IPC skiers here for the World Championship is testament to the human spirit and a reminder that physical or cognitive disabilities are no obstacle to making dreams come true.

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Parading south on Invermere’s main street This undated image shows a horse team cruising down Invermere’s main street, pulling Simm’s house, with Invermere Hardware (built in 1911) and Pitt’s store (built in 1910) visible. The extension on the right of Pitt’s store served as the post office. This same street will be the site of tomorrow’s IPC World Championship opening ceremony parade, which coincidentally will be marching south, just as the horse team shown here is. If you have any more information, email us at info@columbiavalleypioneer.com .

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Build Jumbo and they will come Dear Editor: Greetings from Jasper Park, Alberta.

I have recently been thinking more and more about the Jumbo Glacier Resort development and a process that seems to still be in a state of inching forward with real resistance.

For those of you that oppose any development in the area, I say that you are depriving your region and community of a great future economic benefit while climate indication is telling us all that the best days of skiing in already established resorts at lower altitudes are past.

Study the past 30 years of climate data from the locations of Grouse Mountain, Whistler, Sun Peaks,

Smithers, Big White, Silver Star, Whitewater, Mt Washington, Kicking Horse, Lake Louise/ Sunshine and Marmot Basin and you will know why Jumbo Glacier Resort could offer the best future for recreational skiing in Canada, U.S.A., Europe and possibly be the last resort able to offer it some years from now.

It is hard to believe that your region is not largely in favour of a development given all the process, review and requirements to date. Is it the specific development plan that people are opposed to or is it a resortd evelopment of any kind? I can not imagine a region as isolated from major metropolitan centers as the Kootenay region to not desire investment for a future resort that has every possible indicator for future success on its side.

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LETTERS

Jumbo municipality dependent on public funds Dear Editor: I am writing to comment on Steve Hubrecht’s very interesting Feb. 20th article about the West Kootenay EcoSociety’s legal action against the province because of the creation of the Municipality of Jumbo.

The article’s last four paragraphs were especially interesting because they dealt with the municipality’s 2014 audited financial statements. At the end of the statements the auditors (BDO Canada LLP Chartered Accountants) wrote a paragraph that called into question the municipality’s ability to continue as a going concern.

This of course has put Mayor Greg Deck’s nose out of joint. Mayor Deck said that it is a gratuitous remarks, and not pertinent to the audit.

Actually, it is very relevant as it highlights the fact that the Jumbo Municipal. . . ‘Build’ from previous page “Build it and they will come!” And they will come from all over the world in large numbers if you exceed those mountain communities already established by being higher in elevation at base (and colder), unique in concept and design, extremely well thought out for both present and future needs and

ity’s existence is totally dependent on B.C. taxpayer money, which indicates the existence of material uncertainties that may cast doubt on its ability to continue as a going concern. This opinion is consistent with the conclusions stated in the 1999 Iris/Sno Engineering economic feasibility report and the 2011 Shaffer economic feasibility report.

If the Jumbo Municipality does not survive, then millions of dollars of B.C. taxpayers money will have been invested on an entity that the provincial government never should have ever created.

I urge everyone who has not read Steve’s article to do so. It puts the Jumbo Municipality issue in its proper perspective.

Jim Galloway Brisco BC

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Local athletes capture six medals

by Mike Fairhart Special to The Pioneer Invermere Special Olympics athletes Marlow Feldmann and Brandon Cote captured three medals each in alpine skiing events at the B.C. Special Olympics Provincial Winter Games held Thursday, February 19th to Saturday, February 21st in Kamloops. Marlow won silver medals in wom- SLOPE SPEED —Local skiers Brandon Cote (left) and Marlow Feldmann (right) rip up en’s slalom, giant slalom and the slopes at Sun Peaks while earning three silver and three bronze medals between them at super G with Brandon, one the B.C. Special Olympics Winter Games last weekend.

Photos submitted of the youngest competitors at the event, capturing Fritz Feldmann. “It was a phenomenal and positive experibronze medals in the same events in the men’s category. ence for Brandon and Marlow especially considering it was More than 50 competitors participated in the alpine only their second race.” skiing events held at Sun Peaks. This year’s games featured In addition to the outstanding performance by the lomore than 700 athletes from communities across British cal athletes, the parents noted the tremendous job done by Columbia. In addition to alpine skiing, the games included the team of hard working volunteers tasked with staging cross country skiing, snow shoeing, curling, floor hockey, the games. “From the opening ceremonies to the races and figure skating and speed skating. social events, the professionalism of the games was remarkMarlow and Brandon were members of the Region able. Coming from a small community it was incredible to One team which included athletes from across the East and be part of this province-wide event.”

West Kootenay regions. Both athletes qualified for the proIn the coming weeks the local athletes will learn if their vincial Special Olympics Winter Games based on their re- performance have earned a spot on the B.C. team for the sults at last year’s regional qualifying event held in Kelowna. National Special Olympics Winter Games being held next Arriving back in Invermere on the afternoon of Sun- year in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. day, February 22nd, Marlow was all smiles, clearly proud The local Special Olympics committee wishes to acof the silver medals hanging around her neck. “It was so knowledge the tremendous community support it receives exciting and lots of fun to attend the games”, Marlow said from its dedicated team of volunteers, Panorama Mountain as she stepped off the team bus.

Village and Team Panorama for use of equipment. Finan“These results are quite impressive considering it is cial assistance was also provided through the District of Inonly the second competitive race for our athletes”, said In- vermere’s Grant in Aid program to assist with the cost of vermere coach Derek Porter. “Both Brandon and Marlow sending our athletes to the games. have trained extremely hard the past two seasons in preparaSpecial Olympics is an international organization that tion for the games.” provides sports training and competitive opportunities for The Invermere racers train most Sunday afternoons persons with intellectual disabilities. The organization is at Panorama. “We focused our training on negotiating the recognized by Sport Canada as the main provider of these different types of courses that would challenge our rac- services to people whose primary diagnosis is an intellectual ers,” added Mr. Porter. “Their speed and skill levels have disability, although some participants also have physical increased tremendously”. challenges. More than 4,000 athletes participate in Special “It was so exciting and we are proud to have been a part Olympics B.C. sports programs in 55 communities across of this event” said parent Karen Cote, who attended the British Columbia. event to cheer on the local racers along with Betti-Jean and

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Rapid response to massive layoffs

by Greg Amos Special to the Pioneer With a looming shift layoff of more than 80 workers at Canfor’s Canal Flats sawmill — more than half of the mill’s employees — effective May 4th, provincial resources are flooding into the village to assist in the transition.

On the morning of Monday, February 23rd, Canal Flats mayor Ute Juras and other councillors met with a representative from the Ministry of Jobs Tourism and Skills Training to work on an inventory of available industrial land in Canal Flats to entice other industries to the area. With an abundance of fully serviced, level land near railway access, there is potential in Canal Flats, Ms. Juras noted.

The provincial representative, Diana Brooks, “basically helps communities out with economic development; she contacted us to see what we can do in light of the Canfor situation,” said Ms. Juras.

“We got her up to date on where we are with community profile, and that we’ve started on branding; she told us the ministry has lined up potential investors looking for full serviced industrial lands with rail access. She wants our economic development strategy that we’ve adopted, we’ll give her a list of industrial sites that we have available. This would include private land; it’s basically giving them an inventory of what we have, and they can

pass that along.”

The previous village council was “hoping that kind of info would be readily available on our website,” noted councillor Marie Delorme.

“That’s one of the things about doing a profile of the village, gathering info from all sources so we know what we’ve got here,” said Mrs. Delorme.

At the village’s previous council meeting on February 10th, a delegation of Canfor personnel answered questions from council and nearly a dozen members of the public, but there were no updated figures on the total number of jobs lost.

Asked after the Monday, February 23rd council meeting by The Pioneer, Ms. Juras characterized the issue as centering around a lack of fibre supply. “It has to do with the size of logs,” she said. “Radium handles more sizes, Elko as well, than Canal Flats (which mostly processes medium-cut logs).

“There are positions (for laid-off workers) available in Radium Hot Springs and in Elko, but Canfor should have positions available elsewhere too,” she added. “We should have a better idea in two weeks.”

“The good news is most of the high seniority people at the mill are Canal Flats residents, so they will maintain their jobs,” she said. “It is unfortunate for some the young people that have grown up here and have come back.”

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By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff With the combined knowledge of a lifetime of local friends, a curious outdoorsman for a husband, and an ambition to be outdoors – 70-year-old (as of next week) Grace Sander wrote and edited a book which highlights the most peaceful trails in the valley.

This upcoming springtime will be the first that the book can be put to use, as 31 Easy Hikes in Invermere and the Surrounding Area was just released in December.

As her hiking memories were being collected for decades, Grace was encouraged by her friend Andy Stuart-Hill to put them on paper.

“Most hikes in the book are easy places for little old ladies to go,” she said. “The biggest thing is companionship, good weather, and not too tough of a hike – because then you’re not smelling the roses.”

But even though the trails aren’t very challenging, they still deliver a full dose of the valley. As the leader of the Grace and her Little Old Ladies hiking club, she learned how to intimately enjoy the serenity of the outdoors from Edgewater to Canal Flats. The group could sometimes

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swell up to 17 ladies large. curious as to what was over on the “We were always looking for other side of the mountain,” she different kinds of flowers,” she said. said. “So he checked everything out – “The conversations he found a lot of and companionship those hikes while were number one. he was searching The highlight of the for game, and he’s day was stopping very precise about and having lunch, all that stuff.” and we’d talk about Grace said what hike to do that her favourite next week.” hike in the book It wasn’t all is of Steamboat wholesome, however.

Mountain, which “A lot of times offers a stunning we would bushview of Edgewawhack, just to see ter, where she was what would hapraised as a girl. pen,” she said. “My EASY EXERCISE – Hiker Grace She extends friends were always Sander decided to share the secrets to a thank-you to all encouraging me to serenity by authoring 31 Easy Hikes of the ladies that in Invermere and the Surrounding she’s ever hiked go off-road.”

Grace knows the Area, which was released late last year. with, and encourPhoto by Dan Walton ages everybody to valley like the back of her hand. In adtake a slower pace. dition to her love of bushwhacking, “Some people don’t see the she has a strong sense of direction. flowers, they just see how fast they That experience in the bush began in could get up there.” the late 1970’s, after getting together Palliser Printing helped Grace with her now-husband, Hans Sander, publish her book, which she’s sellwho’s a hunter and a member of the ing out of her home for $10 per Summit Trail Maker Society. copy. To get in touch, she can be “My husband is an inveterate, reached at 250-342-6764.

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What’s Happening in the Columbia Valley

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

International imagination proven by Pynelogs protege

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PAGE 19 The artist in residence at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, Chloe Marson, was invited to exhibit three of her oil paintings off to the Brick Lane Gallery in London, England during a show in March. Check out Page 13 for full story.

Photo by Dan Walton

Out & About Your weekly guide to what’s happening around the Columbia Valley Page 12

Hat lily Concert at Copper point resort saturday February 28th tickets for dinner & show

What does ART mean to you? Call for more info 250.342.4423

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Music • visual arts • dining • Bar Scene • entertainment • performance ARTS Waters Cafe in Fairmont Hot Springs.

• 3 - 5 p.m.: CV Figure Skating Club presents their annual fundraiser,”Disney in the Valley,” at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. Admission at the door, $20 for familes, $7 for adults and $5 for Seniors and students. Raffles, 50/50 tickets, door prizes, silent auction and concession.

• 7 p.m.: SYC movie night and popcorn.

• 7 p.m.: World Day of Prayer service. Come learn about the culture and heritage of the Bahamas at Christ Church Trinity in Invermere.

• 7 - 10 p.m.: Fresh Fridays Open Mic at Pynelogs.

Showcasing young talent from the valley. All ages, licensed bar. First Friday of every month.

Monday, March 2nd

Saturday, March 7th

• 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Employment Readiness Program.

Must pre-register.

• 7 p.m.: Bingo at the Canal Flats Civic Centre, 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. `

• 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Charity Ski Day at Fairmont Hot Springs ski hill. $9.99 full day lift tickets, $5 tubing. All proceeds donated to the Invermere public library.

• 7 p.m.: SYC Pool Tourament.

Tuesday, March 3rd

Monday, March 9th

• 12 p.m.: Lunch at the Edgewater Legion. $6. Soup, bun, dessert and more. Last Friday of each month.

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

• Starlight Challenge Finale at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort ski hill. Rockstar Prime Skis contest winner announced.

• 1:30 - 3 p.m.: Play Crib at Columbia Garden Village in the coffee room every Tuesday.

• 5 p.m.: SYC Free Cooking workshop.

• 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.

• 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: OPT clinic at the Invermere Health Unit. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Confidential service: low-cost birth control, and STI testing.

• 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Employment Readiness Program.

Must pre-register.

• 5 -7 p.m.: CV Little League Baseball registration at the Invermere Community Hall. Contact 250-342-2112 for more information.

Saturday, February 28th

Wednesday, March 4th

• 12 - 4 p.m.: Lion’s Club Garage Sale at Fairmont Lions Den. • 1 - 4 p.m.: Afternoon festival at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort ski hill (Free to attend). Ice carving demo, campfire, DJ Wild Bill, BBQ on deck.

• 6 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for movie night and popcorn.

• 6 p.m. - 12 a.m.: Dinner and Dance at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Live music by Billy Kulyk & Friends.

Silent Auction. Tickets $40, limited availability purchase at FHSR or call 1-800-663-4979.

• 8 p.m.: Hat Lily at Copper Point Resort. Hutchinson Andrew Trio and Lily String Quartet. Tickets $20, available at Tiffany’s Thredz and Pynelogs. Call 250342- 4423 for more information.

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

• 1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Senior’s hall, every Wednesday and Friday. $2. Everyone welcome.

• 4 p.m.: SYC hang out night. Bring your game ideas.

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Sunday, March 1st • From March 1st to March 10th Panorama Mountain Resort is hosting IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships. First event of its kind to be held in Canada for either alpine or para-alpine skiing.

• 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Free pancake breakfast at Smoking

Thursday, March 5th • 10:30 a.m. : Preschool Story Time at the Invermere Public Library. Stories, songs, and crafts!

• 12 - 1 p.m.: Ask a Librarian / Drop-in tech support at the Invermere Public Library, every Thursday. For more info, go to invermere.bclibrary.ca • 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphics program. Must pre-register.

• 5 p.m.: SYC Make your own pizza free cooking workshop.

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

Friday, March 6th • 2 p.m.: World Day of Prayer service. Come learn about the culture and heritage of the Bahamas at All Saints Church in Edgewater.

• 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphics program. Must pre-register.

Tuesday, March 10th • 5:30 p.m.: SYC youth focus meeting. Refreshments provided.

• 7 p.m.: Cinefest at Pynelogs.Call CV arts for more information, 250-342-4423.

Wednesday, March 11th • 7 p.m.: SYC parent advisory board meeting.

• 7- 9 p.m.: The Visionary and the Ghost of Pynelogs live performance at Pynelogs Art Gallery and Cultural Centre from March 11th to 15th.

Thurday, March 12th • 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphics program. Must pre-register.

• 4 - 8 p.m.: SYC Basketball night downstairs.

Friday, March 13th • 2 - 4 p.m.: SYC board games.

• 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphics program. Must pre-register.

• 7 p.m.: SYC movie night with popcorn.

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Artist-in-residence at Pynelogs ships paintings off to Europe

By DanWalton Pioneer Staff Valley-made fine paintings are on their way to London, England for the artist’s first international showing.

Chloe Marson is the artist in residence at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, and earlier this year, her abstract style was noticed by a scout from the Brick Lane Gallery in London, England.

“An international stage and presence is vital as an artist,” she said. “You have the potential to reach a broader client base, but whatever the intention of your work is, you still want to reach them; get inside them and help them.”

While having her work invited to be showcased through a platform in England is a massive milestone, the opportunity brought about a significant challenge – as funding for both shipping and a hanging fee would total nearly $2,700. To raise the money – or at least a portion of it – Chloe started a crowdfunding campaign on gofundme.com, seek-

ing out a goal of $2,450. And in under a month, 23 donors helped her make it happen, surpassing her target by over $100.

“I had no idea that the people that I loved believed in my creative voice and what I’m bringing to the world,” she said. “Not only has it been materially supportive, it’s been emotionally fortifying; spiritually fortifying – with the outpouring of support and encouragement.”

With the logistics sorted out, the Brick Lane Gallery will be displaying three pieces of Chloe’s locally-produced work – Primal, Distractions, and Escaping the City – all of which were painted with oil on a wooden medium.

“The Brick Lane is a modern contemporary gallery – I don’t know for certain why they scouted me, but the work that they saw was raw, dynamic, and it forces the viewer to be present to take it all in,” said Chloe.

As the artist in residence at Pynelogs, and the former summer curator at the gallery, Chloe was able to develop her talent immense-

ly in the valley.

“I wouldn’t have had the inspiration or impetus to further myself this way with such intensity and focus,” she said. “Without having an isolated space to create, there’s no way I’d have been able to focus on – not only the painting part of artistry, but the business side of it.”

And her work strongly benefited from its environment – having grown up in Toronto, Invermere offered Chloe some needed serenity, and surrounded her with mesmerizing landscapes. Her art will be exhibited at the Brick Lane between May 12th to the 26th. To see what she’ll have on display in London – and to check out more of her work, visit her webpage at chloedaniellemarson.com, or like her Faceook page, Chloe Danielle Marson. For those who won’t be able to make it to Chloe’s European show, check out her exhibit at Pynelogs from July 7th to the 19th. And it’s not hard to meet Chloe in person – just drop into Pynelogs any Wednesday or Thursday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. during open studio hours.

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the provincials by defeating their regional competition in Parksville. Their efforts leading up to that tournament were featured in a December 2014 Pioneer article.

A team of young, local curlers have dominated the For the 2015 Tim Hortons B.C. Juvenile Curling Kootenay region, and they’ve advanced to the competition Championships, the province was divided into eight reagainst their provincial counterparts in Vancouver Island. gions, with one team representing each area. The teams will Representing the local region will be Sam Gaspar and be split into two pools of four, and a round-robin style tourLogan Powell from Invermere, and nament will see the top team from both Zane Bartlett and Jordan Geiger from sides in the final round. The winner of Grand Forks. To determine the provthe championships will advance to the ince’s top team, they’ll be competing in 2015 Optimist U18 International Curlthe 2015 Tim Hortons B.C. Juvenile ing Championships, which take place in Curling Championships from March Edmonton at the beginning of April.

5th through 8th in Lake Cowichan.

To reduce the financial burden “They’re a confident crew,” said that comes with competitive curlcoach Joe Evanoff. “They’re not going ing, the team is holding fundraising ROCK WRANGLERS — Left to right to be as experienced as some of the initiatives and accepting donations. are skip Zane Bartlett (Grand Forks), third other teams, but they stand a good They have an active bank account at Sam Gaspar (Invermere), second Logan chance in any game that they play.”

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YOUR MONEY

Explaining Mutual Fund Series Some investors wonder about the letters at the end of their mutual funds when they get their statements.

What do they mean? Are they important? How do they describe the investment?

While not standardized in the financial services industry, there are many similarities among the suffixes assigned to different company’s mutual funds.

Advisor Series These are perhaps the most common types of mutual funds, usually denoted as Series A, B or C, used by financial advisors. As with all series of mutual funds, they contain a Management Expense Ratio (MER) fee which is comprised of a fee payable to the Mutual Fund Company as well as compensation, known as a trailing fee, paid to the advisor. Advisor Series funds are available in different load structures, including front-end, back-end and low-load options. These are often denoted after the fund series itself, most often as FE, DSC and LL respectively, and will be discussed in a future article.

Discount Brokerages Do-it-yourself investors can buy a special series of mutual funds where advisor compensation has been removed. These are often called Series D, for discount brokerage. This makes sense, as those who invest by themselves are not receiving the advice of an advisor, and should not have to pay for it.

D-series funds can’t be purchased through a financial advisor, but Advisor series funds can be purchased in an online brokerage account. Do-it-yourself investors should exercise caution to ensure they are not paying for advice they are not receiving.

and bond markets, so investors and their advisors should be careful to choose a realistic income rate. If income outpaces growth within the fund, some or all of investor’s withdrawals will be “return of capital” which is just the investor’s own money being given back to him or her.

Fee-Based Accounts F-series mutual funds are unique to fee-based accounts. Fee-based accounts are an account structure in which an advisor’s compensation is charged directly to the client at the account level, rather than being embedded within products, such as the mutual fund MER. As such, the MER of an F-series fund only includes the portion payable to the mutual fund company.

High Net Worth Those who have more to invest can sometimes get a break on the fees. High Net Worth series mutual funds require a higher investment, usually $100,000 per fund, and in exchange, reward clients with a lower MER. A step above High Net Worth funds; Institutional or Private Wealth series funds are available to institutional investors such as pension plans, and clients with a very large amount of money to invest. They offer very low MERs, and in some cases, the advisor’s commission is negotiable.

These suffixes are varied for High Net Worth products, but frequently appear as Series E, H, I, O or P.

Level Income Funds Some people like to receive regular income from their mutual funds, but not every mutual fund is designed to do so. This is where T-series mutual funds can be effective. A T-series fund is designed to pay tax-efficient income to its investors by paying them a steady, predictable stream of income regardless of the types of investments it holds. Income amounts are usually set at pre-determined levels, usually between four and eight per cent of assets, and paid monthly.

At first glance, T-series mutual funds appear to offer guaranteed returns, but this is not the case. Market values of T-series funds are still at the mercy of the stock

Final thoughts Multiple fund series exist to address different needs and preferences and for convenience, common suffixes are assigned. If you would like more information about, or a second opinion on your investments, speak to a financial advisor. He or she can explain the types of mutual funds that you own, and advise if what you own is most beneficial to you.

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Fairmont ski hill holds charity day

by Erin Knutson Special to The Pioneer Canada’s favourite family resort and The Columbia Valley Pioneer will be hosting the first Charity Ski Day event at the Fairmont Hot Springs ski hill on March 7th from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All ski fanatics are cordially invited for a day of fun, games and the chance to win some amazing door prizes. The event is a fundraiser for the Invermere Public Library.

“We wanted to give back to the community and we felt the Invermere Public Library was a perfect fit, it’s family focused and so are we,” Charlotte Moos, special events coordinator at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

told The Pioneer. The day will start with an all out pancake breakfast at $5 a plate, catering to the most insatiable of appetites. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m a tantalizing smorgasbord of smoky BBQ is going to be available for purchase on the deck by all robust grill lovers and thrillseeking taste buds.

Live music by the local band Valley Forged is set to accompany the festivities with the band’s innovative and stylishly homegrown tunes.

All attendees can purchase $9.99 full day lift tickets for skiing and $5 tubing passes. With those unbeatable prices all slope enthusiasts are sure to be satisfied and all proceeds will be donated to the Invermere Public Library.

A family season pass to the Fairmont Hot Springs Ski

Resort for 2015/2016 is up for grabs by the lucky door prize winner, along with raffle prizes, a family reading basket full of goodies, four rounds of golf, a kids tubing party for 12, a 50/50 draw and a private book signing for “A Bird’s Eye View” by local author Elinor Florence.

For the adventurous of heart an obstacle race is slated to take place on the ski hill. Plenty of workshop/stations will also be set up for the kids to keep everybody entertained, including face painting and accompanied by tasty treats such as the time honoured cotton candy cloud.

For more information on the day’s events please contact Charlotte Moos at 250-345-6063, or visit http:// www.fairmonthotsprings.com/events/charity-ski-day.

Knowing where to start

By Amy Boeckner Business Services Coordinator - EK Employment WorkBC Employment Services Centre The process of finding, getting, and keeping a job can knock the confidence of even the most bold and brazen. Looking for work is often a harsh reality lived in the midst of life’s other needs such as being a parent, paying the bills, or caring for loved ones. It is something experienced at least once for most people (if not more). Change in the labour market can happen fast and be confusing to interpret.

Not sure where to start? First and foremost, reach out and ask for help. You do not need to go it alone and could very much benefit from your network or employment services and supports. Indeed, I cannot implore enough to get out there and talk to people (aka network). This can include talking to friends, family, mentors, or local experts. Why? Building and using a network to help you find jobs can make your search more effective, efficient, and overall a much better (read positive) experience.

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What not to do? Some of the most common blunders that may trip up the pathway to your next great job include: relying on everything to be advertised, not allocating enough time, closing doors before they’re open, and avoiding personal contact.

Set aside time each day, explore opportunities from every angle, and put into action a number of searching techniques.

Best of luck finding your next great job!

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February 27, 2015 • Employment in the Valley •

College of the Rockies Invermere: Small campus with big options College of the Rockies is proud to offer a wide variety of educational options to the Columbia Valley. Whether you’re looking for long-term career options or a one-day course to improve your employability in the short-term, you’re likely to find it at the Invermere campus.

With summer coming and employment opportunities opening up in tourism, food and beverage, retail and construction industries, now is a good time to look at obtaining your workplace-ready certifications and gain a competitive edge on other job seekers. The College offers first aid training, industry safety courses, computer skills, Class 1-5 driver training, food and beverage certifications, customer service, leadership, supervisory training and more.

Did you know we offer full-time programming right here in the Columbia Valley? The Health Care Assistant program coming up in September is an example. With a wide variety of full-time year round work in the Columbia Valley, this six-month program is the perfect fit for

anyone looking to enter the growing health care field in a short amount of time.

Is hairdressing more your style? This program is offered on a rotational basis at the Invermere campus as well. It will next be offered in January 2016 but we’re already accepting applications.

There are many additional full-time programs – including the College’s first degree program, the Bachelor of Business Administration: Sustainable Business Operations – offered fully online so they can be done without a commute to Cranbrook. Other fully-online options include Child, Youth and Family Studies, Office Administration and Tourism and Recreation Management.

With so many options to choose from, where do you start? A great first step is to stop by our campus, see what we have to offer and discuss training opportunities with our knowledgeable staff and education advisor. You can also visit our website at: cotr.ca/Invermere

The Black Forest Steak & Schnitzel House is hiring a

Our deadline to book advertising is Monday at noon.

Full-time Server

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

To place an ad please call: 250-341-6299 or

250-342-9417 • www.theblackforest.ca

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Fairmont Hot Springs’ very own!

We’re growing up fast and need some fabulous staff to join our team!

If you enjoy working with people, love to work hard/play hard and are a genuine foodie who knows what good food is all about, you’re just the person we’re looking for!

The Catering Know-it-All!

(aka: event coordinator) Coordinate weddings to markets—you get to travel to where the food calls!

One Fabulous Foodie

An Engineer in Fabulous Food

(aka: Sous Chef) We are looking for someone who can cook up a storm in our busy kitchen!

A Clean Freak

(aka: Floor Manager) Help run the day to day operation at our busy market bistro!

(aka: Dishwasher/Prep person) This job is super important as it keeps this business ticking!

Director of Smoozing

Service Mavens

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JOE’s We’re looking for hardworking, energetic and reliable people just like you!

Full-time Position Available Key-Holder/Permanent No previous experience required Days/Nights/Weekends $10.25 - $13 starting (depending on experience) + benefits/dental/medical. Apply in person.

471 Arrow Road, Invermere, B.C.

Tony’s Greek Grill We are now accepting resumes for full-time positions for a qualified

first-cook chef

In Fairmont

in Mediterranean Greek cuisine in Fairmont.

Minimum three-years experience. Also, experienced prep cook, kitchen help and ice cream attendants.

Seasonal work from April to October.

Please Cfax to OLUMBIAresume VALLEY 250-544-3475 or email tonysgreekgrill@gmail.com GREENWAYS TRAIL ALLIANCE

Rockies Law Corporation requires an energetic and outgoing part-time office assistant for our busy Inverlocation. Responsibilities will PART–TIME mere include providing administrative OFFICE support to the lawyers and legal asASSISTANT sistant staff, client communication, incoming and outgoing mail/faxes, WANTED filing, correspondence, answering phones, scheduling appointments and a variety of general office duties. The successful candidate will have experience with Microsoft Word and be able to work in a fast paced office environment. Rockies Law Corporation provides competitive remuneration in a progressive and flexible work environment.

Please forward your resume with covering letter and references to susan@rockieslaw.com. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Glass Installer / Glazier Invermere Glass is looking for a permanent/full-time Glazier to assist in day-to-day operations which include (but are not limited to) installing Mirrors, Shower Doors, Windshields, Sealed Units, Commercial Store Fronts as well as cutting, fabricating and repairing glass products.

COLUMBIA VALLEY

GREENWAYS TRAIL ALLIANCE

The Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance is recruiting for a

Bookkeeper

The Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance, a nonprofit registered charity operating in the Columbia Valley, is in need of a contract Bookkeeper to work with the executive director, treasurer and volunteer board.

For more information, and instructions on how to apply for this opportunity, please visit: www.greenways.ca

Serving the Columbia Valley since 1995

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For all your advertising needs, call Dean or Angela at 250-341-6299

Atlific Hotels offers competitive wages, employee benefits, advanced training opportunities, a fun working environment and more importantly, a career.

We are recruiting for the following:

• Front Office Manager • Housekeeping Department • Guest Experience Agent – Full-time • Shuttle Driver – Part-time/Full-time Elements Grill is recruiting for the following:

• Servers • Banquet staff • Kitchen staff Email your resumes in confidence to: cherrie.burke@copperpointresort.com 760 Cooper Road, Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0 PH: 250.341.4021 Toll Free 1.855.926.7737 FX: 250.341.4001

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Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is hiring NOW for our Summer Season! Our all-season resort has positions open this spring for:

Wage will be dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Email resumes to info@invermereglass.com or drop off in person at

We are looking for those strong candidates who are energetic and passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience. We are committed to bringing together the industry’s best talent to create a diverse team of innovative thinkers.

VISIT US: WWW.GREENWAYS.CA EMAIL: INFO@GREENWAYS.CA LIKE US ON FACEBOOK:

Applicants should be a self-starters, have strong communication skills and be able to deal with customers.

Job Requirements: • Glazing and Construction Experience is an asset • Clean Driver’s License is required

Atlific Hotels’ Copper Point Resort is a whole new level of play in the Columbia Valley. Invermere’s newest upscale Hotel, is the perfect complement to four-season fun and athletic appetites.

NOW HIRING FOR THE 2015 SEASON

• Pro Shop Attendant • Outside Guest Services Attendant • Shuttle Driver • Restaurant Server • Beverage Cart Server • Cook Benefits include complimentary access to The Springs and Radium Golf Courses and practice facilities, 50% off meals and retail discounts.

Limited onsite staff accommodation is available.

Please submit your resume to employment@radiumresort.com

RadiumResort.com Radium Hot Springs, B.C. • 1.800.667.6444 • 250.347.9311

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

• Room Attendants · Servers · Cooks · Bartenders · Porters and Dishwashers · Golf turf care · Pro Shop Attendants

· Guest Services · Front Desk · RV Park Attendants · Lifeguards · Retail sales attendants · Massage Therapists · Estheticians

While most positions are seasonal, there are permanent full-time opportunities for those that stay through the season. All of our staff receive: • Competitive wages • Free lunch while working • Staff pass for access to all amenities, and discounts in our outlets Interested applicants please forward their resume with references to the attention of: David Sheedy, Human Resources Fax: 250-345-6616 or email to: hr@fhsr.com

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Do you have a passion for libraries with a splash of social media know-how? Then this just may be the opportunity for you!

Visit invermere.bclibrary.ca/job-opportunities for more information about this exciting chance to join our vibrant team.

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COOK / CHEF HEALTH CARE AIDES FOR WEEKENDS

Now Hiring Fubuki Sushi is now accepting resumes for a full-time kitchen position.

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Job description available in store 7 positions available No education required One to two years experience required.

Nights/early mornings/weekends $12.12/hour + medical/ dental/group benefits.

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Nights/overnights/early mornings/weekends. $11.05/hour + medical/dental/ group benefits.

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We offer an attractive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Explore this opportunity by sending your resume electronically to john@whiterockconsulting.com Deadline for resumes is March 6, 2015.

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You have a degree in Business Administration or equivalent education & experience; Are a dynamic person with proven experience in finance, land management, commercial leases, inter-government relations, project management, and human resource management; Have progressive leadership abilities and can work effectively in a team environment with Council, community members and staff; Have good computer skills. Experience with QuickBooks software would be an asset; Have a strong knowledge of social/ economic issues facing First Nations; An interest in the Secwépemc culture and awareness of the history of the Secwépemc Nation would be an asset.

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

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Shuswap First Nation located one mile north of Invermere is looking for a dynamic, energetic professional experienced in First Nation administration. We are seeking a superior performer who is confident and self-motivated. While many First Nations have focused their economic development on natural resource industries such as fishing, forestry and mining, the Shuswap First Nation has focused on commercial, residential and land development. In partnership with the private sector the Shuswap First Nation has invested in Eagle Ranch Golf Resort a 18-hole championship golf course, Timber Rock Village which houses a number of retail boutiques; Black Forest Heights a 64-unit residential development of semi-detached homes and Black Forest Village with 51 town homes on reserve, a highway commercial strip with hotels and travelling facilities, such as Super 8 Hotel, Tim Horton’s, Home Hardware, Kicking Horse Coffee and a Loblaw’s No Frills grocery store.

opportunities to golf this Summer!

FHSR offers unlimited golf for golf course staff over 7 months of golf, from Mar. 27th - Nov. 1st!

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Positions include: Golf Shop • Turfcare • Food & Beverage • Guest Services

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

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A pineapple story

By Dorothy Isted, Special to The Pioneer

Christopher Columbus brought the pineapple to Europe from the New World in 1493. It took until the mid-1600s for gardeners to figure out a way to grow one in a hothouse. Because it was such a rare and exotic fruit it became a status symbol for the wealthy.

The pineapple captured the British imagination and it soon appeared as stone carvings, on wooden bedposts, in embroidery and table decorations. By the mid1700s being seen with a pineapple was an instant indicator of wealth. Not hard to figure since a single one cost the equivalent of over $8,000 in today’s currency. Hostesses used to rent a pineapple to grace their table as a way of welcoming their guests and making sure people would be suitably impressed.

There is a famous 1675 painting by Dutch artist Hendrick Danckerts of the royal gardener presenting the first pineapple he grew to King Charles II. In 1926 this painting was presented by Lady Mount Stephen to Queen Mary and it now resides in the royal collection. Lady Elizabeth Bruce of Pynelogs in Invermere was related through marriage to Lady Mount Stephen. Her palatial country home in Devon, Pynes, was embellished with pineapples.

In many countries, the fruit was widely used as a symbol of welcome and hospitality. When returning from the Caribbean Islands or the lower Americas, New England captains would place a pineapple outside their homes to indicate they’d arrived safely and survived the often perilous journey.

By the time steamships were common

. . . ‘Community’ from page 3 From the audience, the biggest concern came from parking, and how it would affect nearby traffic.

There will be on-site parking planned, though Mr. Smith wants to avoid letting it dominate the site.

Spaces on the street will also be available, and the DOI purchased a nearby empty lot on 7th Avenue to facilitate overflow parking when necessary. Mr. Smith said that it’s also beneficial to

PINEAPPLE PUNCH ­ —The statuary at Lady Elizabeth Bruce’s family home in England contains some decorative pineapple flourishes.

Photo by Dorothy Isted carriers, the fruit could be whisked from the tropics to Europe and North America for consumption before they went bad. Canadian hostesses were even able to order a pineapple from the Eaton’s catalogue and return it after it served its purpose. A houseguest could be welcomed in posher homes by having a pineapple placed on their pillow while they were away. On the morning they returned to their room after breakfasting to find the pineapple was no longer there, they understood it was time to leave.

Many people in the valley will relate to the pineapple as a sign of welcome since we are accustomed to hosting people often - and sometimes a little too long. It is such a nice place to come and visit. There are even some whose adult children are pleading, No Mom and Dad, don’t sell the house! Where will we stay when we come to the valley?

Maybe we can revive the leaving-hint tradition. Perhaps start a cottage industry. We can create carvings, coasters, metal hangings, embroidered pillowcases with catch phrases like “We’ve so enjoyed your visit but now we’re pineappling for you to leave…”

Pie for dessert and pineapple for your departure breakfast! A pineapple today keeps the houseguest away… study traffic patterns, and co-ordinate the scheduling of events accordingly.

It was suggested that they make use of exterior walls and outdoor space to perhaps design an amphitheatre for the warmer months. Mr. Smith said that the idea was worth exploring.

It’s still not known whether the building will be one or two stories. A suggestion was put forth to design the building to have a basement, but the cost of an underground floor would be very expensive, Mr. Smith said.

Complimentary Seniors shuttle to and from our Salon for your appointment

HAIR.TANNING.PEDICURES.WAXING. FEATURING GEL NAILS BY NAOMI. Every Thursday is Seniors Day at Anglz Salon 20% off Services & Product

250-342-3227 Ta r g e t e d I n i t i a t i v e f o r O l d e r W o r k e r s Job Skills Training Opportunity

Who is this for?

Participants must meet the following eligibility criteria: • Unemployed • Aged 55 – 64 (in some circumstances, unemployed workers aged 50 – 54 or 65 and up may also participate) • Be legally entitled to work in Canada • Require new or enhanced skills for successful integration into new employment • Live in an eligible community/region • Be ready and committed to returning to work

What will you get?

Participants may be eligible to receive: • Class-based skill development – including job searching and career planning • Funding to access training at local educational institutions/trainers • Income support for the duration of in-class training • Targeted wage subsidy for on-the-job training

When is it?

• March 16, 2015

Funded by the Governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Targeted Initiative for Older Workers Contact the Invermere campus today!

250•342•3210 • www.cotr.bc.ca/Invermere • invermere@cotr.bc.ca

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Perfectly Painted Fast, reliable and affordable service for interiors and exteriors

Jc Beverley Schembri Windermere, B.C. and surrounding area

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

RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL DESIGN

JILLIAN COCHRANE

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Shannonbrook Boarding Kennels

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• Registered Scotch Collies • Obedience and agility training • Rally obedience

1628 Windermere Loop Road • 250-342-6188 Myth: Change your ads all the time. Readers get tired of the same thing.

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

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Buying or selling…

Your greatest investment is worth a second opinion!

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RE/MAX Invermere Independently Owned and Operated 1022B - 7th Avenue, Box 459 Invermere BC V0A 1K0 E-mail: wendebrash@telus.net Fax: 250-342-9611

Office: 250-342-6505 • Cell: 250-342-1300

Forbidden frozen fun Fresh old ideas

By Arnold Malone Pioneer Columnist A lot of people in a lot of places want to tell others how to live. Churches, governments, and special interest groups often advocate on how an individual ought to behave. Much of what these agencies and institutions advocate is desirable and, in significant measure, a lot should be left untouched, free from meddling.

The farm I grew up on was located about one kilometer north of the Battle River Valley. Three hundred meters from our house was a special hill known to our family as, Toboggan Hill.

Toboggan Hill was a place that still holds enchanting memories for our family, most of whom are now in their eighth decade. There were a lot of moonlit nights when we tugged our toboggans to Toboggan Hill and exhausted ourselves in the shadowy glimmer of a winter’s night.

Over and over we pulled our equipment up top for the thrill of a spray-filled slide to the bottom. It always seemed late when, with frozen pant legs and tired muscles, we trekked home for hot chocolate.

Recently a number of cities in Canada have banned tobogganing on the hills within their boundaries.

It is sad when a child is hurt while tobogganing but restricting access to hills is an act of sad injustice. Screaming headlines that a child has been hurt is stated without measuring the thousands of hours of sheer joy that fills our winters with jubilation. What is lacking is the consideration that should exist for the rapturous levity across the winters of our youth. When we watch the explosion of excitement and laughter from children in Texas following a rare snowfall while they slip down a snowy mound on cardboard we should

understand that this joy is not to be choked out of existence.

Sliding downhill offers more than just a few moments of merriment. It is one of a few activities that remains truly child’s play and is not infused with adult rules. So much of what children are engaged in today is imposed. Sliding is not hockey, band practice, violin lessons or baseball. It is joy that flows from play without game rules. It is glee without whistles, umpires, time clocks or game orders from an authority.

Children peering through iced-up scarves, filling the hill side with happiness, exhausting themselves with up hill climbs, and telling their parents about the joy of their day upon arrival home is a measure that needs to be taken into account. The odd accident is not the only reality. This is Canada where winter arrives every year, year after year; so it is our challenge to make the winter season one of opportunity. Winters are to be lived and not frozen shut by meddling authorities.

We can easily measure the ‘bad’ of an unfortunate moment. What is missing is the recognition that we do not have a ‘happy-meter’ that measures and records the accumulated joy from children on a snow covered slope.

By the thousands they are plodding through snow, tugging toboggans up a hill for a chance to fly down through a shower of white. The very exercise that this activity affords should be enough to encourage tobogganing. Are authorities trying to drive children indoors to video games? Of course there is danger in winter sports but there is also danger lurking in computer rooms.

Winter is to be enjoyed; we are Canadian and should not be paralyzed by the shrill voices of those who can’t balance a minuscule amount of pain with an abundance of happiness. Let children slide until they are exhausted, using their own imagination and applying their own rules. Their lives are filled with structure so allow children the delight by having freedom to play freely.

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

Your Local COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE

Professionals Over 10 years of real estate experience!

Glenn Pomeroy

MaxWell Realty Invermere 1214-7th Avenue, Invermere, B.C.

glennpomeroy@shaw.ca

Cell: (250) 270-0666 Office: (250) 341-6044 Fax: 866-600-0673

ROCKIES WEST REALTY INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

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Ken MacRitchie

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Sales ~ Service ~ Installation

www.valleysolutions.ca valleysolutions@shaw.ca

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HERE TO SERVE YOU READY MIX CONCRETE Concrete Pump • Sand & Gravel Heavy Equipment Rentals • Crane Service

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Proudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years

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Certified Technician

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

Toll Free: 877-342-3052

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

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

Sandra Kelly, Project Manager

1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

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Your Local Pest Control Professionals

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Plundering the Plant Inventory I

am plundering my existing inventory of herbs and indoor plants by takBy Mark Cullen ing tip cuttings. MultiplyColumnist ing my inventory of indoor plants and herbs through propagation is not as difficult as many people seem to think it is.

Here is my step by step recipe for cutting success: Take the cutting. After you have acquired new flats and a bag of ‘seed and cutting mix’ to get you started, it is time to take your cuttings. Each cutting should be three leaf sets long. This will vary from species to species, but the average geranium cutting will be about 10 centimeters long. The stem should be neither too stiff nor too soft. Cut just below the leaf node –where a leaf meets the main stem of the plant.

Prepare for take off. Strip all but the top two or three leaves from the ‘woody’ or dense cuttings such as geraniums, rosemary, thyme and many other common kitchen herbs. Cuttings should be cured in a bright room (but not direct sunlight) for a couple of days. This will cause the cutting to callous and harden off. Otherwise the stem will likely rot in the new soil. ‘Soft’ or watery stem cuttings can be stuck right into the soil Stick it. After dipping your stem cuttings into a rooting hormone gel or powder stick the cutting into the new soil. Use a pencil to make holes in the new soil before sticking the cutting into it. Firm the soil around the cutting using your fingers, making sure the cutting stands tall and

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as straight as possible. Water from the bottom of the pot using room temperature ‘tepid’ tap water.

Location! Find a sunny window. A bright, naturally lit window that faces south or south west is best. If this is not available consider adding light using fluorescent ‘grow’ lights or one of the new compact fluorescent bulbs that screw into an incandescent fixture.

Eyes Open. Inspect your cuttings daily over the next couple of months. If you see white fuzzy stuff growing at the base, where the cutting meets the soil, open up the green house top and turn on a small room fan to get the air circulating around the flat. This is a sign that humidity has stagnated around the cuttings and morphed into fungus, which leads to the aforementioned rot.

Eureka! After seven to ten days many cuttings will have developed young roots, others will take two or three weeks – this is when things begin to get pretty exciting. Give your cuttings a gentle tug to test for roots – resistance means that they are popping out below the soil surface. Once the small growing cell is half filled with roots, it is time to pot them up into clean four-inch sized pots to prepare them for planting come May or early June.

When you get to the potting up stage the maintenance becomes less burdensome. Check for watering every couple of days but allow the surface of the soil to dry between watering for the balance of the season, until planting time.

Adding a transplant fertilizer is a good idea after roots develop. I recommend Plant Prod 5-15-5, a formula that encourages the development of young feeding roots

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

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

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

For information, please call 250342-8255.

77 Cheers to George Gray of Fairmont. Sorry it’s a week late.

Happy Birthday Dad & Grandpa!

Jeers to those still fighting about the deer cull. We had a referendum, the results were an overwhelming YES, get over it.

Found: Pandora bracelet in the Radium Petro Canada. Please call 250-347-9988 to describe.

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

s obituary s Kay Maras 1927 - 2015

Kay Maras was born in Nelson, B.C. in 1927.

When she was 16 her father passed away and, to support her mother, brother and sister she left high school to work for the City of Nelson. This began her public service career and a life devoted to the service of others in both her professional and personal life.

In 1971 she joined Parks Canada in Banff, followed by postings at Pacific Rim, Kootenay and Gwaii Haanas National Parks working in finance and administration until her retirement in 1991. In retirement, her commitment to the national parks continued. Kay was one of the founding members of the Friends of Kootenay National Park Association.

Kay was an active member of the Invermere community for 41 years. She served on the boards of several non-profit organizations. Her volunteer work included helping people with literacy challenges, reading with kindergarten children and volunteering at Columbia House. As a cancer survivor she provided support to others who were living with cancer.

Kay was active in parish life and the CWL in each community she lived in and took great pleasure in being a member of the Canadian Martyrs Church. Her contribution to parish life was boundless, from offering her financial expertise to singing in the choir, from giving rides to ensuring there were fresh flowers in the church each week.

In the last years of her life she faced many health challenges. She did not let this stop her from fully participating in life. She remained positive and touched the lives of many people with her spirit and generosity.

The family would like to thank Kay’s many friends who made it possible for Kay to serve her community during every phase of her life.

The funeral service for Kay will be held at Canadian Martyrs Church in Invermere at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 28th, 2015. Her internment will take place this summer in Nelson, B.C. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Columbia Valley Food Bank or the Canadian Cancer Society.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

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

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

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We just happened to be at the right place at the right time to have noticed the situation you were in.

We are happy to have been of service. Thank you for your gratitude.

Hope to see you soon on the slopes.

From the 3 sledders. Sincerely, Don C., Jessie O. and Max F.

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Cheers to Lynn for always picking up the garbage on the Windermere Jeers to those people who call JEERS Loop Road. Good Job! CHEERS &RCMP faster than their shadow!

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Cheers to my husband for 27 great years. I hope we have another 27. I love you, Frog!

Cheers to Peter Smith and the organizing committee for the Fairmont Fire and Ice Festival! You have done a great job - it’s success will ensure many staffed hours at the Visitor Centre this year!

Cheers to the lovely woman, who, upon receiving her lost cell phone from us, contributed generously to our dinner out at the Oriental Palace. May good karma and beautiful days follow you!

s In Memoriam s In Loving Memory of

Aaron David Karl

July 7th, 1980 – February 28th, 2014 It’s been a year already we miss you dearly our Son, Brother, Father, Uncle and friend.

You never said I’m leaving You never said goodbye You were gone before we knew it and God only knew why.

In life we loved you dearly In death we love you still In our hearts you hold a place no one could ever fill A million times we need you A million times we cried If love alone could have saved you You would have never died It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone, for part of us went with you When you went home Forever in Our Hearts.

Love Mom, Dan, Jazzmin, Braydon and Family XOXO

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Cheers to my wonderful, beautiful and loving wife for putting up with me for 44 years. She has stuck by me through thick and thin and good and bad. Honey Bunch you are the best and most definitely, my better half. LUV YA! Cheers to Maggie and John who pitched in to help Scott at the Farside Inn on Thursday evening when it was unexpectedly busy.

Scott, and the unknown cook, did sterling work keeping everyone with drinks and food but the extra help was much appreciated by everyone.

Cheers and Happy 90th Birthday to Laura B. Palamson!

Cheers to Al at Total Heating for the unbelievable customer service.

Cheers to my lovely wife Maureen, we would not be able to operate our Goldsmith shops without her!

Cheers to Steve at the Local View Print Shop - You always come through! A BIG appreciation from the Minions Of Mojo.

lost & found 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.

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

commercial space 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.

Windy Café building in Windermere for rent. Over 2,000 sq. ft. Not suitable as restaurant without major repairs. Could be used for offices, shops, workshop, storage etc. Use your imagination. 250342-6255.

COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT 565 SQ. FT. PANACHE BUILDING INVERMERE 250-342-5805 500 sq. ft. shop for rent in Invermere. $625/mo includes utilities. Available April 1st. 403282-5612 or email spelremm@ shaw.ca.

ACCOMModation WANTED Immaculate, caring, retired woman who loves gardening and partner are seeking a 2-bdrm home in Windermere, Invermere or Wilmer area. N/S, have cat, need storage.

Call Margaret 250-688-1371.

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SUITE FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

misc. for sale

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

services

help wanted

For rent in Invermere, well maintained 2-bdrm main floor suite. Close to downtown. Large deck, garage, fireplace, W/D, D/W, N/S, N/P, $1,250/mo, utilities included, references please. 250342-3790.

Condo for rent in Aspen building in Radium, 2-bdrm, 2 bath, $800/ mo includes utilities. N/P, N/S. Underground parking. Available right away, call 403-690-3166.

The Horsethief Creek Pub is now hiring FT/PT year round experienced line cooks. Wage negotiable. Apply in person, by email to horsethiefpub@telus.net or fax 250-347-9987.

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

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Join Judith Cobb for this 90 minute workshop.

Thursday, March 5th, 2015 7:30 p.m. — 9 p.m.

Columbia Garden Village $5.00 Valley Fitness Centre members $10.00 non-members (receive a 2 week pass to VFC worth $35).

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

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.

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, $100. 2 x IKEA metal three drawers bedside tables, one light grey, one citrus green $25/each. 1 clear lacquer pine, three drawers bedside table, $25. 250-341-5956.

In Radium, main floor apartment, upgraded kitchen and bathrooms.

2-bdrm, 2 bath, hardwood and carpet, sunny deck, fenced yard with storage shed, air conditioning.

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

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

Kitchenettes available. Call 250347-9915.

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

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

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

References requested.

2-bdrm apartment, fenced yard, $800/mo includes utilities except cable and internet. Call Kerry at 250-347-9988.

house FOR RENT Windermere: newer 2-bdrm, 2-bath with garage. $1,150/ month, internet and satellite TV included. Available immediately.

Chad, 403-874-3675.

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.

Call 250-341-6299 to place your classified ad.

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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, 122-4835 Radium Blvd.

1,460 sq. ft., 3-bdrm, 2 bath condo with garage. 6 appliances, soaker tub, walk in shower. $187,500. 250342-7608 or peter02@telus.net.

wanted Looking for lumber planks 1 X 6 or 1 X 8 spruce or pine, finished or rough. Contact hvanreekum@ gmail.com.

misc. for sale G.F.I. Pedal Steel Guitar, 12 string universal tuning, E9 and C6, 7 pedals - 4 knee levers. Mint condition, $1,800 firm. 250-3426722.

3 spool Serger plus several spools of threads in excellent condition, $50. A table steam press, $15.

Little green Bissell rug cleaner, $30.

Phone 250-347-7748.

SPRINGS GOLF CLUB MEMBERSHIP Membership at world famous golf course architect Les Furber’s recently renovated signature design Springs Course, includes playing privileges at Radium Resort. Located nestled against the Rockies in the beautiful Columbia Valley. $15,000 O.B.O. Reply to pgevans@shaw.ca or tel. 480-2477507.

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

VEHICLES for sale 2006 Ford 150 XLT Super Cab 4x4, 122,000 kms. XTR, 4WD. Trailer tow package, matching topper, Hankook tires. Immaculate condition inside and out. $14,000.

Phone 250-347-9945.

RV Lots Fully serviced RV lots for sale, $35,000. 45 min North of Radium. www.columbiariver wetlands rvpark.ca, 250-348-2094.

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

250-342-5089.

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

services Home Building and Renos Chuck Newhouse Builders 250-342-3637 chucknew@telus.net PERSONALIZED LIFESTYLE MEDICINE Dr. Margaret Radermacher DC Lifestyle coaching for: - weight loss - detoxification - less pain and inflammation - diabetes - fibromyalgia - arthritis For effective results and healthy changes, 250-342-8830.

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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Immaculate House Care - Leave the cleaning to us. Call Margaret 250688-1371.

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

Newly minted senior seeks P/T personal assistant for varied duties with class 4 drivers licence. Call 250-342-6011.

Safta’s restaurant is looking for a local musician to be a JAM NIGHT HOST! Need to be available about one Sunday a month. Pay also includes drinks, dinner and a fun night. Drop by Safta’s for more info.

Legal Assistant/Receptionist required. P/T with the potential for a F/T position. Experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate. Must be available Thursdays and Fridays. Please forward cover letter and resumes to: Hubbard & Blakley, Box 639, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0. e-mail: handb@telus.net.

Please email classified ads to info@columbiavalleypioneer.com

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Recipe Of The Week KALE AND CHEESE DIP

6 cups packed baby Kale 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated

Half pkg Cream cheese, softened ½ cup Mayonnaise ½ cup Sour Cream 1 clove Garlic, minced ¼ tsp each Salt and Pepper

In a saucepan cook kale in lightly salted water 1 minute.

Drain; cool slightly then press out and discard excess liquid.

Chop into pieces.

Mix Swiss and Parmesan cheeses; set aside.

In food processor pulse kale, cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, salt and pepper until smooth.

Stir in all but 3 tbsp of Swiss cheese mixture.

Scrape into two cup ovenproof dish; sprinkle with remaining Swiss cheese mixture.

Bake at 400 degrees about 20 minutes.

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February 27, 2015

Forster Creek gets trail host

by Dan Walton Pioneer Staff

To keep one of the valley’s favourite spots in the backcountry functional for all user groups, a reasonable set of rules have taken a stronger effect after the hiring of a trail host.

The many groups which enjoy the Forster Creek drainage have come together to implement user guidelines, which offer a balanced compromise for any flavour of glacial enjoyment. The drainage is located about 45 kilometres northwest of the Village of Radium Hot Springs, and has found common ground among its regular users and affected governments – the Columbia ValThis feature includes additional job ley Hut Society, Windermere Valley Snowmobile Socipostings as well as informative ety, Toby Creek Adventures, and RK Heliski, as well as stories about job search tips and the Village of Radium Hot Springs, Tourism Radium, local companies looking to hire the Regional District of East Kootenay Area G director Gerry Wilkie, and the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and right individuals ~ just like you!

Natural Resource Operations.

“This is a good next step to make the use of the area more responsible, safe, and it helps out the clubs with some of their jobs,” said Aina Cernenoks, recreation officer with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural N E W S PA P E R Resource Operations.

Named to the role of trail host was Tania Halik, whose was able to add a valuable companion to the job. Along with her dog DISTRICT OF INVERMERE Summit, Tania became certh 914 – 8 Avenue, PO Box 339 tified through the Canadian Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Avalanche Rescue Dog AssoTel: 250-342-9281 • Fax: 250-342-2934 ciation in January — a process which took two years, and now allows the duo to respond to avalanche disasters. Before earning their certification last month, District of Invermere Council Chambers Tania and Summit could Over the summer and fall of 2014 the District of Invermere has been actively engaging community dialogue, only assist in an emergency. gathering input and updating the Official Community Plan to align with the Imagine Invermere Integrated Their rescue skills

OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN UPDATE

Open House & Public Hearing

Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP) and other recently completed DOI Policy documents.

The scope of the Official Community Plan (OCP) update for the District of Invermere is to systematically align and integrate the District’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP), Imagine Invermere, both of which are the Districts highest level policies guiding the community’s future.

In addition, the updating and alignment process undertaken to generate the Imagine Invermere OCP was necessary to refresh and consolidate the OCP with the strategy documents generated since its 2001 adoption as well as the community input received.

The Draft Official Community Plan update has now been completed and is available for review and comment on the Districts Website home page, www.invermere.net In addition, an OCP Update Open House is scheduled for; • March 11th, 2015 at the District Council Chambers, 914 – 8th Avenue, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

And, the OCP Bylaw No. 1495, 2015 Public Hearing is scheduled for; • March 17th, 2015 at the District Council Chambers, 914 – 8th Avenue, 7 p.m.

OCP Bylaw No.1495, 2015 will be available for review at the District of Invermere Office, 914 – 8th Avenue Invermere from March 4th to March 17th, 2015, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For more information please contact Rory Hromadnik at the District of Invermere, 250-342-9281, extension 1235, planning@invermere.net

TRAIL DUO —Tania Halik and Summit enjoy a quick snuggle. The pair have become the Ministry of Forests, Land and Natural Resource operations first ever Forster Creek trail hosts.

Photo by Dan Walton were further refined on Saturday, February 21st, during a mock avalanche rescue scenario, which invited out members of every organization that deal with avalanche danger.

“It was quite a big scenario and a lot of people came,” Tania said. “It was good practice – we had a scenario of five people lost in an avalanche up at Paradise [Basin].”

Of the five buried dummies, Tania said the team was able to recover four and the body that couldn’t be found was the only one without a beacon. Without a beacon transceiver, the team’s search tactics were reduced to probing techniques.

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. . . ‘RCMP’ from page 4 I informed Al that when I’m finished with this meeting I will come over to his table and solve his problems.

I eventually wandered over to Al’s table and informed him that I would consider retiring, work for him and solve his problems but the wife has made it clear that we will eventually retire in Golden. Al responds that I should just put my foot down and be the boss. I had to remind him that my wife gave me the green light to buy my dream

fishing boat and my days of putting my foot down have come to a halt. Al, although the RCMP has taught me that consultation with the community is important, after you provided me with your guidance I purchased two electric downriggers and a marine radio without consultation or approval. That foot you want me to put down, I just shot it! When Bev blows up I will let her know you told me to put my foot down and be the boss. So as you gave me advice I will do the same: stay low.

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Local skier posts solid results at Winter Games

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff

Although he lives in Invermere, Liam skied for Alberta in the games because he competes on the Alberta circuit. The Alberta circuit is comprised of a tight group of ski hills — Nakiska, Sunshine and Lake Louise — which makes travel much easier than it would be if Liam competed on one of the several B.C. circuits.

Liam grew up in the valley and learned to ski at Fairmont Hot Springs ski resort.

A local valley skier competing for team Alberta posted some solid results at the Canada Winter Games last week.

David Thompson Secondary School Grade 10 student Liam Haynes took part in all four alpine skiing events at the games in Prince George, managing to finish sixth, seventh and eighth in the race events, but getting bumped out of the skier cross in the first round of heats.

Liam’s best result was a sixth place in the giant slalom on Tuesday, February 17th, in which he finished with a combined time of 2:08.63. Earlier in the week, on Sunday, February 15th Liam had earned eighth place in the Super G with a time of 0:52.46. On Wednesday, February 18th Liam came seventh in slalom with a combined time of 1:33.21. In the skier cross Liam skied well enough in the qualifying runs on Thursday, February 19th to make it to the next day, but was then knocked out in the first DOWNHILL DEMON - Liam Haynes placed round of heats on Saturday, February sixth, seventh and eighth in Winter Games race 20th, coming third out of fourth ski- events, but was bumped out of the skier cross in ers in Heat C (only the top two skiers the first round of heats. moved on to the quarter finals).

Valley resident leaves big donations

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Several local organizations are grateful for the generous donations of a valley resident who passed away several years ago.

Joe Camenzind passed away in August 2012, leaving behind an estate which included donations to three valley organizations. Each organization had already received an initial donation, and with the estate just recently fully settled, each has now received another donation in the past few weeks. The donations add up to more than $250,000 for the East Kootenay Health Foundation, more than $250,000 for the Lakeview Manor Society, and more than $120,000 for the Invermere public library.

“The East Kootenay Health Foundation is extremely proud to be stewarding the generous donations of funds from the estate of Mr. Camenzind to use at the

Invermere district hospital and Columbia House,” said foundation executive director Donna Grainger.

“It was a surprise when we first learned about being recognized with the donation by Mr. Camenzind. We are extremely grateful,” said Invermere public library director Nicole Pawluk, adding the money has been invested and set aside in a fund that will, once Invermere has a new library building, be used on some kind of space or furnishing in the new building, which would be named after Mr. Camenzind in honour of his contribution.

Mr. Camezind was born in Switzerland and moved to Invermere in 1959. He worked in the sawmill industry, and he and his wife Agnes were among the first investors in what is now Panorama Mountain Resort. The couple built a home in Juniper Heights in 1981.

Valley snow remains rich resource

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff It's been a tough winter for many ski hills in the province – but you wouldn't know it from the slopes of Panorama Mountain Village and Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

"With the snowmaking at the beginning of the season, we built up a really good base on all our groomed runs, and especially on our lower mountain – and because of that we're in great shape," said Jamie Hurschler, media and marketing specialist at Panorama. "We stayed a little bit cooler than some of the other areas when that wave of warmer weather came through, and we didn't get the precipitation that came through at those warmer temperatures, however we did get quite a bit of precipitation in the

form of snow at the summit, which really helped Tayton Bowl and the summit runs."

In addition to favourable weather, powerful snowmaking equipment has also made a big difference.

“Our machine-made snow keeps our lower mountain in great shape due to the amount we make and because it’s more durable than natural snow. This really plays to our advantage when irregularly warm weather comes through,” said director of mountain operations Andrew Cradduck.“In fact, the snowpack at Panorama is actually deeper than last year.

On February the 9th the Summit depth was 124cm, compared to 98cm the year before, with a total snowfall of 296cm, compared to 257cm.”

As of press deadline, 116 of the resort's 123 runs were open, as well as all of the lifts.

The resort's newest edition, the Discovery Zone, is

also fully open, Mr. Hurschler said, adding that it eases some traffic away from the Mile One Express chair.

"It's in great shape – we've been getting really great feedback about the Discovery Zone."

As of last week's snow report, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort was fully functional with all of its lifts in service, and the majority of its runs are open.

Low overnight temperatures are allowing the resort to operate their snow guns at night, which has increased the depth of snow in high traffic areas,” said Nancy Hetherington, group sales at Fairmont. “We’ve received very good feedback about it.”

Fairmont is hosting the Charity Ski Day on Saturday, March 7th. Lift tickets will cost just $9.99, tubing only $5. There will also be live music and a barbecue, with all proceeds going to the Invermere public library (for more see story on page 15).

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February 27, 2015

Valley prepares to host IPC World Championships

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The valley is getting ready to welcome the world.

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Championship is coming to Panorama Mountain Resort and Invermere with ten days of celebrations and ski racing, kicking off this weekend.

“It’s a really big event. It’s the second most important event for athletes next to the Olympics,” said Alpine

Canada marketing and communications director Brianne Fodor. “It’s awesome to be able to host such an incredible event (in the valley). Panorama is such a great hill and it’s kind of a second home for many of our athletes, since they do so much training here.”

The IPC World Championships are held once every two years and this is the first time the event will be held in North America. More than 120 athletes from about 25 countries will take part. Festivities will kick off with an opening ceremony in downtown Invermere on Saturday, February 28th starting at 5 p.m. with a parade featuring not only the international athletes, but also local school kids, the Invermere Special Olympics group, the Calgary Stampeders (complete with their Grey Cup), the Stampeders marching band, mascots, the RCMP, Invermere firefighters and more. The opening ceremonies will be conducted in front of the local Legion, complete with speeches, oathes and flag raising.

“It’s huge, we’re hosting the whole world,” said Invermere events coordinator Theresa Wood.

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February 27, 2015 . . . ‘IPC’ From previous page The actual racing begins up at Panorama starting with the downhill on Wednesday, March 4th and continuing over the next few days through the Super G, the super combined, the giant slalom and then the slalom race on Tuesday, March 10th.

“We’re really excited and honoured to be the first mountain in North America selected to host the IPC World Championships. For more than a year now there has been tremendous effort made by my team to prepare for the event and now that it is finally here we can’t wait to welcome these amazing athletes and to watch them compete,” said Panorama Mountain Resort president and chief executive officer Steve Paccagnan, adding that the mountain is in great shape and encouraging the entire community to come up and cheer on the athletes.

The championship wind down with a closing ceremonies on Tuesday, March 10th at Panorama which will include awards, taking down of flags and what promises to be a spectacular fireworks show put on by the organizers of Calgary’s fireworks festival Globalfest.

“It’ll be pretty awesome,” said Ms. Fodor.

Alpine Canada athletic director Brianne Law said her organization has been working with Panorama to host the championships ever since the bid came on the table, and that last year’s IPC

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 29 World Cup event was a successful trial run at hosting a major IPC event at the resort.

“It was a no-brainer after that,” said Ms. Law. “There is pressure and challenges that come with hosting but it’s super exciting for us both as an organization and as a team. It’s pretty special.

Everybody’s been looking forward to this for some time now.”

Work on the downhill course for the event included taking out trees in the middle of what used to be two runs and turning them into a single wide run, said Ms. Law, speaking to some of the preparation that went into the event.

“It’s nice to be racing at home, it’s nice to be on a hill we’re so familiar with.

You can just charge so much more when you’re confident because you know each bump and turn,” said Canadian sit-skier Kimberly Joines, who has twice previously won the IPC World Championships.

Ms. Joines lives in Rossland, but considers Panorama her home hill, since the Canadian Paralympic team does so much of its training there and says she can’t imagine a better place to hold the championships.

“Small towns tend to band together for events like this, that kind of atmosphere can be lost in bigger centres,” she said. “I hope our competitors enjoy this event as much as we will because it’s going to be great.”

2015 IPC ALPINE SKIING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE Saturday February 28th

5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Parade and Opening Ceremonies, Invermere

Monday March 2nd 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Downhill Training Run #1

Tuesday March 3rd 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Downhill Training Run #2

Wednesday March 4th

School kids to visit ski hill 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (TBC) 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Downhill Race 3:30 p.m. (approx.) Awards in front of main lodge

Thursday March 5th

School kids to visit ski hill 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (TBC) 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Super-G Race 3 p.m. (approx.) Awards in front of main lodge

Saturday, March 7th

10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Super Combined Racing 3:30 p.m. (approx.) Awards in front of main lodge

Sunday, March 8th

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Giant Slalom Racing 3:30 p.m. (approx.) Awards in front of main lodge

Tuesday, March 10th

Kimberly Joines of Rossland, B.C. Photo by Marcus Hartmann

School kids to visit ski hill 9:30a.m. – 12p.m. (TBC) 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Slalom Racing 3:30 p.m. (approx.) Awards in front of main lodge

30 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

February 27, 2015

Regional District of East Kootenay

ATTenTion CoLUMBiA VALLeY BUiLding ConTrACTorS If you are involved in the construction industry in general contracting, framing, heating/cooling, plumbing, electrical or insulation, you are invited to attend a forum to review the new BC Building Code changes that came into effect in December 19, 2014.

The Forum is a free event sponsored by building officials with the RDEK and will be held: Tuesday, March 3, 2015 6:30pm to 8:30pm Windermere Lions Hall in the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Contact the RDEK for more information.

INVITATION TO TENDER

INVITATION TO TENDER

Edgewater Watermain Upgrade

Spur Valley Water Well Supply Upgrade

The Regional District of East Kootenay invites tenders for installation of 1100 - 1435metres of 200mm watermain and 5 fire hydrants on the new watermain in Edgewater. This tender also includes the following: • • • •

Supply and install Pressure Reducing Valve Station Supply and/or replacement of eleven existing watermain isolation valves Replace one existing fire hydrant within the distribution system Maintain continuous services to residential properties throughout the construction processes

The Regional District of East Kootenay invites tenders for construction of a 20’ x 20’ well pump house building containing a chlorination system, pump controls, SCADA system, and instrumentation. This tender also includes the following: • • • •

Connect the newly developed existing well to the pump house, and the pump house to the reservoir feed line.

Install pump house steel manifold piping below the foundation Concrete distribution metering vault System flushing, chlorination, leakage, bacteriological and re-flushing processes for the well and new piping as well as existing water distribution and storage system to AWWA standards.

This tender is being issued electronically through the BC Bid website www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca on, or after February 19, 2015. All addenda, amendments or further information will be published on the BC Bid This tender is being issued electronically through the BC Bid website website. It is the sole responsibility of the Tenderer to monitor the www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca on, or after February 18, 2015. All addenda, website regularly to check for updates. amendments or further information will be published on the BC Bid website. It is the sole responsibility of the Tenderer to monitor the A non-mandatory site meeting will be held at 11:30am MST website regularly to check for updates. on February 27, 2015 at the intersection of Hewitt Road and Highway 95, Edgewater, BC.

SEALED TENDERS marked, “Regional District of East Kootenay – Edgewater Watermain Upgrade Tender” submitted to the attention of Joel Bilodeau, Senior Operator, Regional District of East Kootenay, 19 – 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 will be accepted until 2:00 pm MST on March 16, 2015.

For further information, please visit www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca or contact: Jean Horton, PEng, Engineering Manager, WSP Canada Inc 250-489-8025

A non-mandatory site meeting will be held at 10:00am MST on February 27, 2015 at the intersection of Flume Road and Ashton Road, Spur Valley, BC.

SEALED TENDERS marked, “Regional District of East Kootenay – Spur Valley Water Well Supply Upgrade Tender ”submitted to the attention of Brian De Paoli, Project Supervisor, Regional District of East Kootenay, 19 – 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 will be accepted until 2:00 pm MST on March 16, 2015.

For further information, please visit www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca or contact: Jean Horton, PEng, Engineering Manager, WSP Canada Inc 250-489-8025

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

. . . ‘Forster’ from page 26 Summit spent more than an hour and a half searching, Tania said, which is among the longest he's ever spent under intense pressure.

"It's the life of a working dog – he's not a pet.

He has to be outside as much as possible to handle the weather," she said. "Basically he cannot be a princess."

But despite some tough love, Tania said that Summit is a sweetheart, and that he's unusually tough for a border collie.

While last week's demonstration was held for emergency responders, many backcountry users are familiar with Tania through her work as the trail host.

"Tania is great," said snowmobiler Mike Dowling. "Mostly because of added safety, having a canine search team around all the time. It's pretty cool watching her dog find buried objects.

They're pretty efficient."

As the trail host, Tania discusses with Forster Creek recreationalists the guidelines of use, she collects fees, demonstrates emergency safety responses, and collects basic data.

On any given day, she said there are at least ten users on site, about 70 per cent of which are from Alberta. She encourages enjoyment of the area, but steers traffic away from forbidden areas.

"I'm trying in a friendly way to inform and educate about reasons for the closure, and keep them out of the closed area," she said. "If they ask where to go, I have maps and brochures for them."

"She puts on a welcoming face, and will answer any questions about services and so forth," said Gerry Wilkie. "The main thing is to establish a presence."

Tania said that while most users are prepared with proper safety equipment – probes, shovels, and a transceiver – some people aren't comfortable using it.

"I held four avalanche awareness days for the people up there – the search gear was set up, and I taught them how to effectively search with transceivers, as well as proper probing and shoveling techniques."

The trail host is a pilot project under trial for its first season, and will be reviewed for renewal upon the end of the season.

DENTURE SERVICE

• Full and partial dentures • Repairs • Relines • Rebases

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

February 27, 2015

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 31

FAITH

Getting to know the neighbours

By Pastor Murray Wittke Valley Christian Assembly It’s funny how someone can be right in front of you and you still don’t see them. All my life Aboriginal people and their reserves have been somewhere nearby and yet I never recognized them as my neighbours. Like many of the people we share this world with they simply blended into the background.

Growing up I played Cowboys and Indians. I liked being the Indian. They seemed distant and mysterious, and appealed to my childish imagination. Looking back, that game revealed just how little I knew of my Aboriginal neighbours. The game changed when I met my first classmates from the reserve. It became “us against them” as we fought with the boys out in the schoolyard. My high school years were spent in northwestern B.C., with a much larger First Nations population. I lived among them but kept my distance. They were different and I was nervous. But I was changing. I read the story of the centuries old Aboriginal-and-colonial relationship in North

America; a tragic tale of deceit, disease and destruction.

Learning the history softened me and helped me see more clearly. Years passed and the game changed again.

One day I stopped on the sidewalk, looked at all the Aboriginal people up and down the street and asked “Who are these people?” With that question I entered a whole new world. It took years, but one step at a time I gradually made friends. We visited and ate meals together; laughed and cried together; attended funerals and feasts together. Curious, I asked questions, listened and learned the stories. I discovered I lived among the Wet’suwet’en, a people with a culture thousands of years old, who with their Gitxsan neighbours had won the landmark Delgamuukw Case in the Supreme Court of Canada in 1997. I was living in a good neighbourhood!

When asked “Who is my neighbor?” Jesus spoke of a Samaritan that crossed a longstanding religious/racial divide, entered a Jewish man’s world, and befriended him.

Then Jesus said “Go and do likewise.” I’m glad I finally got to know my neighbours and look forward to meeting many more.

Valley churches unify for World Day of Prayer

By Helen Kipp Special to The Pioneer “Showing genuine interest in others is a positive step forward in maintaining unity among believers and reaching out to the community.” With these words, the women of the Bahamas encapsulate the World Day of Prayer. On Friday, March 6th, these women invite you to join them in this year’s World Day of Prayer, a celebration of their culture and history, their land and their legacy.

Please join us and invite your friends and family to attend the World Day of Prayer service and learn more about the culture and heritage of the Bahamas. Join Christians in more than 170 countries around the world and in 2,000 communities across Canada who will gather on the World Day of Prayer to pray and act in solidarity with the people of the Bahamas.

The sounds of the ocean breeze, of Junkanoo, of rake ‘n’ scrape and the beat of a goombay drum, leave us poised to listen for more.

A memorable gold The Windermere Valley Rockies Bantam Hockey Team captured the East Kootenay League championship banner last weekend, winning the tournament on home ice as they hosted it at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. The team, which is coached by Darryl Turner and Jye Carder, has earned the right to play in the provincials in March.

Photo submitted

The women of the Bahamas have stories to tell. Their stories begin with a question: “Jesus said to them, ‘Do you know what I have done to you?’ ” Two services will be held on March 6th and will take place at All Saints Church in Edgewater and Christ Church Trinity in Invermere.

The Edgewater service begins at 2 p.m. and the Invermere service is scheduled for 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Roberta Hall at 250-347-6404 or Helen Kipp at 250-342-6751.

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, March 1st, 10:30 a.m. Worship and Life Instruction, “Colossians: Rooted and Built Up ... From Shadow To Substance”...Pastor Trevor Hagan leading.

“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 To donate In Memory or In Honour: www.cancer.ca | 250-426-8916 or call toll-free 1-800-656-6426 or mail to: #19, 19th Avenue South Cranbrook, B.C. V1C 2L9 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

32 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

February 27, 2015

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort & The Columbia Valley Pioneer Present...

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

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

NOTICE TO ALL DOG OWNERS 1st Annual

Charity Ski Day March 7, 2015

$

9.99 Full Day Lift Ticket $5 Tubing All ticket proceeds will be donated to:

The Invermere Public Library $5 Pancake Breakfast 9am - 11am Live music by local favourite Valley Forged 12pm - 4pm Book signing by local author Elinor Florence for her debut novel “Bird’s Eye View” Plus BBQ lunch, 50/50 Draws, Raffle Prizes, and a chance to win a 2015/16 Family Season Pass with your lift ticket For more activities and details please visit FairmontHotSprings.com/events FairmontHotSprings.com 1.800.663.4979

N E W S PA P E R

ColumbiaValleyPioneer.com 250-341-6299

All dogs over the age of four months residing in the District of Invermere require an annual dog license, from January 1st to December 31st. Licensing allows Animal Control Services to contact you as soon as possible if your animal has been impounded or if the animal has been injured as a result of traffic or as a result of other causes.

If you live within the District of Invermere and own a dog, please drop by the municipal office at your earliest convenience to pick up a dog tag. Fees are as follows:

UNSPAYED FEMALE DOG .....................$35 UNNEUTERED MALE DOG ....................$35 SPAYED FEMALE DOG ..........................$15 NEUTERED MALE DOG .........................$15 Spaying / Neutering We encourage all pet owners to have their dogs spayed or neutered to assist in promoting the health of your animal and to minimize the potential for unwanted pups in the community. As an incentive to spay or neuter your dog, the various license and impound fees for spayed or neutered animals are less than if your animal is not spayed or neutered.

For dog control issues within the municipality, please contact our Dog Control Officer at 250-342-1707.

Spring has come early and with the snow and ice gone we ask that you please remember to be respectful and pick up any dog feces. Please place any of your animal waste in a plastic bag prior to placing in your garbage container.

As we now know, plastic is not so fantastic. Up to a trillion plastic bags per year are used around the world. While most of them go to landfill sites where, scientists estimate, it takes up to 1,000 years to break down, millions still end up in waterways, trees, and in our oceans where it eventually ends up in stomachs of fish and birds. We encourage you to use biodegradable dog waste bags, which are available at various sites throughout town.