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Ktunaxa lose appeal in case against Jumbo resort

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The B.C. Court of Appeals has dismissed the Ktunaxa First Nation’s appeal of the B.C. Supreme Court’s previous ruling that favoured the provincial government in the Ktunaxa’s legal case against the approval of Jumbo Glacier Resort.

In a press release on the Jumbo Glacier Resort website, resort proponents Glacier Resorts Ltd. and the Jumbo project’s lead consultant Phedias Project Management Corp. welcomed the appeal ruling, which was issued in Vancouver on Thursday, August 6th, and vowed to push ahead with scaled-back resort construction.

“The project can now continue under the terms of its Master Development Agreement,” said Phedias vice president Tommaso Oberti in the release. “We will be continuing with a project that falls under the 2,000 bed-unit and

other thresholds of the Environmental Assessment Act.” Glacier Resorts Ltd. vice president Grant Costello directed The Pioneer to the release when he was to comment on the B.C. Court of Appeals decision.

“We are deeply disappointed with today’s decision,” said Ktunaxa Nation Council Chair Kathryn Teneese in an August 6th press release. “We are working closely with our legal team to analyze this ruling and other developments to determine what our next steps may be.”

The Ktunaxa First Nation planned to issue a more detailed response to the ruling, but had not finalized that response by The Pioneer’s Wednesday press deadline.

The original petition argued that the Ktunaxa had not been properly consulted during the resort approval process, which eventually resulted in the provincial government signing a Master Development Agreement for Jumbo Glacier Resort with Glacier Resorts Ltd. in 2012.

The petition also argued that building a ski resort

in the Upper Jumbo Valley and Upper Farnham areas would infringe on Qat’muk — a territory the Ktunaxa consider sacred — and correspondingly violates the Ktunaxa’s freedom of religion.

After being filed in 2012, the original petition was dismissed in April 2014, with the B.C. Supreme Court judge John Savage writing that in his opinion “the accommodations offered (to the Ktunaxa by the provincial government) fall within a range of reasonable responses which upholds the honour of the Crown and satisfied the Crown’s duty to consult and accommodate the Ktunaxa’s asserted Aboriginal rights.”

The Ktunaxa Nation’s appeal was heard in May 2015 and the ruling came last week, in which the Court of Appeals judge Richard Goepel, in concurrence with fellow Court of Appeals judges Elizabeth Bennett and Peter Lowry, upheld the 2014 ruling, saying that “the chambers Continued on page 10 . . .

Male discovered on Kpokl Road identified

By Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac Columbia Valley RCMP During the evening hours of August 1st, an unconscious male was located on Kpokl Road in Invermere next to his mountain bike. The male was taken to Invermere Hospital then flown to Foothills Hospital with serious head injuries.

The evidence at the scene leads the investigators to believe that the male was riding down a steep hill. At the bottom of the hill on a curve, the road divides into a Y intersection. The male did not negotiate a turn and ended up in a ditch filled

with large rocks.

A search of the scene and of the person found no identification. No missing person reports or overdue persons were received.

With the assistance of the media and social media, tips were received that resulted in a positive identification.

The injured male has been identified as Jacob Daniel MacNeil, 25, of Invermere.

The Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment would like to thank the media for their assistance as well as the public that took note of this story via social media and provided information.

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• On Thursday, August 6th at 2:45 p.m., the Columbia Valley RCMP detachment responded to a complaint of hit and run where a Ford Explorer parked at Sobeys was struck by another vehicle.

Witnesses were able to provide a plate of the suspect vehicle. The registered owner was contacted. The 79-year-old male from Windermere stated he was unaware he made contact with any vehicle. Damage was minimal.

• On Thursday, August 6th at midnight, detachment officers responded to a noise complaint at Fairmont Resort. Two intoxicated females were identified as off-duty employees of the resort. The resort was advised to have management deal with the employees.

• On Friday, August 7th at 10:20 p.m., police responded to a minor accident in the parking lot of Petro-Canada in Radium. A parked 2012 Wrangler was struck when a 2011 Kenworth driven by a 66-year-old male from High River backed into the Wrangler, causing minor damage. Both drivers exchanged information for their insurance company.

• On Friday, August 7th at 10:48 p.m., a set of TaylorMade RAC Iron #3 golf clubs was stolen from a Toyota Highlander that was parked in the underground parking lot at Tamarack Lodge at Panorama.

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• On Saturday, August 8th at 9:24 p.m., a 2001 Ford Escape was located abandoned in the area of Gierlich Road and Kpokl Road. The registered owner was contacted and advised that the vehicle was sold to Kool Country Auto Wreckers for scrap. Police attended to speak with Ivan at Kool Country and had

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• On Sunday, August 9th at 9:57 p.m., a 25-year-old male from Invermere operating a 2014 Ford F150 pickup on 13th Street was checked by police. The male displayed signs of having consumed alcohol. An ASD demand was given, resulting in a fail.

The driver’s licence was prohibited for 90 days and the vehicle impounded for 30 days.

• On Monday, August 10th at 2 a.m., detachment officers responded to a disturbance at Copper Point Resort involving a 34-year-old male and a 29-year-old female from Calgary. Both were evicted from the resort.

• On Monday, August 10th at 10:40 p.m., the detachment received a complaint of vandalism done to a generator system located on Spring Creek Road in Panorama. Suspects had tampered with a dam along with pipes that supplied water to a generating system.

As a result of information provided, the investigation is continuing.

Quarterly report Calls for service throughout the valley from April to June, 2015 was 815 compared to 631 in 2014 during the same time. Calls for service for the detachment from January of this year to the end of June was 1,361 compared to 1,180 for the same period last year. In each of the larger communities in the valley, there has been an identified increase in calls for service.

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Panorama novelist launches ski resort murder mystery learning experience for me. (Ms. Barfoot) taught me so much. I went in (to the course) thinking one thing (about how to write novA local author has just released her first els) and came out thinking another.” novel, a chilling murder mystery set in a ficDuring the five years on the sailboat, titious B.C. ski resort.

Mrs. Stanley wrote four novels, most of Panorama resident Kristina Stanley’s them set in the fictional Stone Mountain novel Descent came out on Saturday, July Resort, near the also-fictional town of 25th and draws heavily on her experience Holden, B.C. working at Panorama Mountain Resort as She sent in some of her work to Eda director of human resources, security and monton publishing company Imajin Books, Kristina Stanley guest services. staying up late one night so she could be the Photo by kimberleyrae.ca “It was the best job of my life and I first to submit her work — at 12:01 a.m. missed it when I left, so when I decided to write a novel, — when the publishing company opened up its annual I thought I’d write about a mystery happening at a ski submissions intake. To Mrs. Stanley’s surprise and delight, resort in B.C.,” said Mrs. Stanley. “It was a way to bring she soon had a two-book contract with Imajin. the mountain lifestyle with me.”

“It really took a few days for it to sink in that (the After Mrs. Stanley quit her job at Panorama in 2009, books) had been accepted,” said Mrs. Stanley. she and her husband spent the next five “It was a shock, a good shock, and I had to get years living on a sailboat in the Bahamas. It my husband to re-read the email just to conwas on the boat that Mrs. Stanley first startfirm it, because I almost couldn’t believe it.” ed writing novels.

Although Mrs. Stanley said she used “When you’re sailing, you have a lot her experience working at Panorama to help of spare time. It’s great to have all that free craft the Descent story, she also consciously time, but I really wanted something mentally tried to avoid reflecting reality too much. stimulating to keep me busy and that’s when “I had access to a lot of good details, I decided to write books,” she said. but the story is completely made up,” she The couple has since sold the boat and, said. “I would call up people I knew from missing the Upper Columbia Valley too working at Panorama, a bootfitter for inmuch, moved back to Panorama last year — stance or operations managers, for technicoincidentally just in time for the publication cal details, to make sure all the information of Descent this summer, and the coming December 2015 in my stories is correct and make the stories more real. For publication of Mrs. Stanley’s second novel Blaze. my second novel, Blaze, I talked a lot with firefighters to Although she was always an avid reader, Mrs. Stanley get some firsthand accounts of the situations they face. had little prior writing experience, so she took a correBut in terms of actually recognizing characters in spondence course through the Humber School for Writ- the story as people in real life, no — the characters are ers, during which she was mentored by renowned Cana- all completely from my imagination.” dian author Joan Barfoot.

Mrs. Stanley and her husband initially had careers “I studied computer science and mathematics. I literal- in the high-tech industry before deciding to pack that in ly had nothing to do with writing before I sat down to write and live aboard a sailboat from 1999 to 2003. the first book,” said Mrs. Stanley. “So the course was a big Continued on page 8 . . .

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By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff

A new family doctor in Invermere is thanks to a provincial program that aims to ensure rural British Columbians have access to high quality care.

Dr. Karolina Maslowska, who is starting full-time hours at the Invermere Medical Clinic come September, is one of 14 internationally trained physicians to participate in the new Practice Ready Assessment pilot program.

According to a government press release, this group of 14 is the first to go through the program, in which doctors must undergo a rigourous assessment process, spending three months with a B.C. doctor who evaluates their skills as they care for patients.

Physicians who successfully complete the program then must commit to at least three years in a designated rural community in need.

Along with Invermere, the other rural communities to benefit this time around are McBride, Hazelton, Quesnel, Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Terrace, Castlegar, Lillooet, Port Hardy and Powell River.

This fall, another group of 16 internationally trained doctors are slated to go through the program, which is a partnership between the Ministry of Health, Doctors of BC, regional health authorities, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC and the University of British Columbia. Thirty more will be assessed in 2016.

Though perhaps puzzling to those who opt to live and work in rural B.C. because of the lifestyle it offers, the challenge of attracting and retaining doctors in rural communities is well-known. In 2014-15, the government spent approximately $100 million on incentives to recruit and retain physicians in B.C.’s rural communities, and has more than doubled the number of first-year undergraduate medical school spaces in B.C. since 2003 and almost tripled the number of entry-level postgraduate residency positions, primarily in family medicine. Now if only something could be done about those insurmountable student loan debts.

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Volunteer quits in protest Dear Editor: Re: Volunteering for the Columere Park Community Association (CPCA) in Fairmont Hot Springs.

The CPCA board of directors came up with the idea to collect membership dues through the property tax, or to explore the possibilities of how to do it, and posted, on the publicly accessed website, minutes from the November 16th, 2014 meeting.

In the presentation by Wendy Booth, RDEK director of Area F, on dues/tax assessments to homeowners, there are only two ways RDEK can direct the vote on the issue: 1) by referendum for B.C. residents only, or 2) by petition through the mail to all property owners on title.

Unfortunately, a third way at the AGM was voting on it, which contributed to or triggered the uprising in our community. Wendy Booth distanced herself from having anything to do with it.

The CPCA board made a mistake posting the statement in the minutes. This statement is a perfect discrimination of non-member residents living in this community. The association has no right to vote on civic/public issues, also by the simple fact that they do not allow non-members to vote on it. The CPCA is not a government!

Volunteering does not give a right to anybody to discriminate against fellow citizens who do not want to be a members.

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Swinging support Golfers Tyson and Amanda get into the swing of things at the annual “Pitch and Putt” in Rushmere. In conjunction with the 2nd annual golf event, the community held a fundraiser last weekend to support the Westside Legacy Trail.

Twenty groups of golfers battled their way through 18 challenging and inventive homemade holes. New to the event this year was a well-received “refreshment cart,” offering drinks, snacks and the inevitable 50/50 draw tickets.

A follow-up barbecue was held with a live auction, which, combined with the day’s proceeds, raised about $3,500. As stated by Byron Schmidt, one of the event organizers: “This was a great way for the community to come together and support a great cause.”

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Photo submitted . . . ‘Volunteer’ from page 6 Shoving the unpaid dues summary in the financial statements is one of the examples of disrespect to the residents in this community, who do not want to be members of the CPCA. So is intimidating them by sending bills and past dues notices. And printing the red “paid” stickers intended for house windows. And the harassment by a board member in the public place of a pub.

I copy the words of my neighbour, Lloyd Gordon, from his letter to RDEK: “Membership to any community association should be a voluntary decision that each property owner makes and is free to

exercise, or not.”

Freedom of speech or choice that we have in Canada is taken for granted.

Some of us do not even realize when this freedom is taken away. I fled Eastern Europe 30 years ago, because of this lack of freedom — there, we called it a dictatorship. And definitely, I did not expect to meet any similarities of it in Canada.

Those values, very important to me, were broken by the CPCA and for that reason I do not want to volunteer for this association, unless this intimidation will end.

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can be an unhealthy activity,” said Magali Larochelle, youth outreach worker and Columbia Valley Youth As children embrace technology Centre team co-ordinator for the to troll the Cyber World, the dangers Family Resource Centre. “And, also, of sexting are merely a click away. it is by talking about the subject that TeenSafe CEO Rawdon Messenwe raise awareness among our teens ger is urging parents to be empowered and our communities.” and talk to their children about stayMs. Larochelle says it is common ing safe after plugging in to text mesto see teens in the Columbia Valley sages, calls and social media. involved in sexting and echoed the “The first challenge is to try SEXT TALK — Awareness is being raised importance of teaching teens how to to explain to your children what it around the dangers of sexting (sending protect themselves from social media. means to send, receive or request an sex-related texts) among today’s teenagers.

While Mr. Messenger acknowlPioneer photo edges the tension talking about sexexplicit image,” said Mr. Messenger, who is based in California and is the creator of an ad- ting could bring to families, he encourages parents to have vanced iPhone and Android monitoring software. “And the sext (sex + text) talk with their children. However, he how, even though it might seem (like) something fun or emphasized the motivation to sext varies between boys cool, it’s very, very important to stop and think about and girls — stating that 77 per cent of boys sext to initiate what the consequences of doing that could be.” sex; 40 per cent of girls sext because they find it humorSexting occurs when someone sends sexually explicit ous; while 34 per cent of girls sext to feel sexy. photographs or text messages to another, which is a prac“I think that boys tend to be less mature than girls in tice that has begun to affect teens. their thinking,” said Mr. Messenger, “and from what we “Our children’s frontal cortex, which is their ability to see and hear from parents and psychologists is that boys make judgement calls and understand what the repercus- like to joke around in a simple way.” sions could be in real time aren’t developed so well,” said He believes the dangers of sexting lie in a common Mr. Messenger. “The issue with a smartphone is that it’s misconception among children who believe there is no right there in your hand and you’re not necessarily sitting risk of getting pregnant or contracting a sexually transnext to the person that you’re requesting the image of, so mitted disease. sometimes children feel sheltered or not close to the dangers “The first danger is that once it’s out (pictures), you’ll that this might cause. It’s really (important) to explain to never get it back,” said Mr. Messenger. “The second danthem the issues of their behaviour and what that means.” ger is what that can lead to, which is obviously a huge Interest in sex typically enters the brain during puberty reputational issue. These images can be published and around the ages of 12 and 13 years old, according to Teen- they often are on social media websites such as Tumblr, Safe, which is why it is not uncommon for the YouTube gen- Reddit, Instagram.” eration to use the Internet to look for information about sex.

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Mrs. Stanley’s first official author event will take place on the Labour Day long weekend at the downtown farmers market in Invermere, where she will have a stand and will be signing books, on Saturday, August 5th. For those who just can’t wait to get their hands on a copy of Descent, the general store at Panorama will be stocking the book. To learn more, check out Mrs. Stanley’s blog and website at www.kristinastanley.com.

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Don’t toss your tabs

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Valley residents can put their pull tabs from used aluminum drink cans to charitable use, thanks to the efforts of a local couple. Gail and Henry Hoffmann have been collecting the tabs here in Invermere for about 15 years for the Ronald McDonald House charity and this year they are ramping up their efforts.

“It (a pull tab) could be garbage, but to them (Ronald McDonald House) it can be money,” said Mrs. Hoffmann.

The pull tab campaign is run by the Ronald McDonald House’s Southern Alberta branch (which is based in Calgary).

For it, people simply need to collect the tabs from their pop, beer and juice cans and turn them over to the House (through collections buckets kept by local businesses, schools or other organizations), which then recycles them and collects the money generated. According to Ronald McDonald House, a single cubic metre of tabs can be worth as much as $1,200.

The Hoffmanns first started participating in the program while Mrs. Hoffmann

was teaching in Calgary, and they decided to start a Columbia Valley version of the program when they moved to the valley about 20 years ago.

“When we first came here, we couldn’t believe how many cans we saw on the side of the road,” said Mrs. Hoffmann. “It’s so simple to take the tabs off and it adds up to substantial income for the Ronald McDonald House. It’s not hard to do, it doesn’t cost anybody anything and it helps others out.”

The Ronald McDonald House is an actual physical house in Calgary, which serves out-of-town families with seriously ill kids staying in hospitals in Calgary, allowing the families to stay close together during difficult times. The house opened in 1985 and has since had more than 18,000 families stay.

Collections buckets for the tabs can be found at Martin Morigeau Elementary School and the grocery store in Canal Flats, at Sobeys and Valley Foods in Invermere, and at the office of the Columbia Valley Pioneer. The Hoffmanns are looking for other businesses and locations interested in having buckets, particularly bars and restaurants.

To learn more, contact Mrs. Hoffmann at 250 342 6752.

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10 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer . . . ‘Ktunaxa’ from page 3 judge (Mr. Savage) made an affirmative finding that the Minister (of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations) acted in good faith throughout the consultation process. In my view the chambers judge did not err with respect to the consultation or the accommodation analysis.

I agree with the chambers judge that the process of consultation and the accommodation offered meets the reasonableness standard.”

Mr. Goepel further concluded the decision to approve the Master Development Agreement did not violate the Ktunaxa’s freedom of religion guaranteed under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

“The Ktunaxa take the position that the chambers judge erred in his analysis of the accommodation offered by the Minister (of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations) with respect to their spiritual right. I disagree,” said Mr. Goepel in the ruling.

Another legal case centring around Jumbo Glacier Resort — the West Kootenay EcoSociety’s petition for judicial review of the province’s decision to create Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality — was heard in the B.C. Supreme Court earlier this year on Wednesday, July 15th.

The ruling in that case is expected to take up to six months to be issued.

Still another legal case centring around the resort is one whereby Glacier Resort Ltd. is preparing a petition for judicial review of Environment Minister Mary Polak’s June 2015 non-substantial start decision, which resulted in Glacier Resorts Ltd. losing its Environment Assessment Certificate for the project.

A fourth legal case involving the proposed resort was launched by RK Heliski in 2005 and was ultimately dismissed by the B.C. Court of Appeals in 2007.

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Local couple takes third in Singletrack 6 “It’s kind of like we only figured out how to race on day four, by starting furA local couple has rether up,” said Jordie. “That turned from this year’s Sinmade a world of difference.” gletrack 6 race, tired but The couple said the cuhappy, with a podium finish. mulative effect of racing day Beva and Jordie Kirk enin and day out adds up. tered the six-day-long race, “It builds up on you. which was held throughout You’ll do a biking holiday the Okanagan this year, with and do six days of riding, the goal of just finishing, but but that’s not six days of racmanaged to grab third place ing,” said Jordie. “There was in the mixed team category a lot of carnage. We fared Jordie and Beva Kirk on the first day and hang on well, but there were a lot of Photo by Raven Eye Photography to it for the rest of the week. stitches and a lot of broken “When we signed up for it, the idea was that it would be bikes. It was tough on people and tough on equipment.” a riding holiday, with six days of riding the Okanagan, with Racing as a team — the Kirks had to be no more than all the best trails already marked out for us,” said Jordie. “It two minutes apart at each and every checkpoint throughwasn’t a goal to get on the podium because you never know out the race — created a new dynamic for the couple. who else is going to be at the race, how competitive the field “You really have to work together. I don’t think any will be and how it’s going to pan out. But once we got third couple could do it,” said Beva. on the first day, we thought we better keep going.”

“Being a team really brings an additional aspect to it. If “Overall, it was an excellent experience. I’d do it there’s a mechanical or if one of you is having a tough day, again,” said Beva. then you really have to work through it together,” said Jordie.

The couple enjoyed the camaraderie of racing along The mountain biking in some parts of the Okanawith other mountain bikers from all around the world. gan was similar to the riding in Invermere, while in other “The race was a lot of fun because it was a really in- parts it was different, but the Kirks said they found the ternational crowd,” said Jordie. trails, for the most part, to be great.

“You could hear accents from all over the place; it was “All the courses, except the first day, were in excepamazing,” added Beva. tional condition,” said Beva. “Some areas, particularly The Kirks said they were too modest during the ini- Penticton, were just like here.” tial days of the race, starting farther back in the starting “The riding around Kelowna and Vernon was quite line pack then getting stuck behind slower riders when different, with a lot of big climbs,” said Jordie. the race course entered singletrack.

Last year, the Singletrack 6 race was in the Koote“There just wasn’t enough time to get ahead of people nay region, including a couple days here in the Upper before the singletrack,” said Beva, adding this changed Columbia Valley. The race is scheduled to return to the once they starting taking more aggressive starting posi- Kootenay region next year, but no days are set to be held tions further up in the pack. in the valley.

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The AC/DC tribute band, BC/DC from Nelson, is returning to Invermere after almost a seven-year absence. Fans of the original Australian rockers or anyone wanting to be immensely entertained definitely won’t want to miss this show. Turn to page 16 to learn more.

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

Artistic overload on the Lake Stage and was recorded last spring while their favourite hockey team — the Montreal Canadiens — were making a hopeful playoff run.

One of the valley’s favourite jazz musiThe Lake Stage will have concert-goers cians also has a slot on the Lake Stage — and swimming in song and dance at Invermere he’s homegrown too. Morgan Childs and MusicFest.

Friends will be live at 2:45 p.m. With a re“Hopefully, we’ll conjure the sea,” said sume loaded with formal musical education headlining artist Jay Malinowski. Mr. Maand prominent displays throughout the Calinowski is making the trip to Invermere nadian jazz scene, Mr. Childs is known for with his band the Dead Coast. leading the music on his drums and always “For our show in Invermere we’ll have offering a dynamic performance. a string trio, plus myself playing piano and MusicFest kicks off at the Lake Stage at guitar,” he said. “We always want to do 1 when Stereo Three plug in. They’re a trio something different than the show before.” of locals — frontman Steve Orr on guitar In an ode to sailors music, they’ve come and singing, Michael Orr singing plus bass, up with a “Colonial classical” sound. The COOL QUARTET —The indie-rock group Close Talker from Saskatoon will be takand Bill Rainbow on percussion as well as Lake Stage will be ready for Jay Malinowski ing over the Lake Stage at the Invermere MusicFest starting at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, vocals. Their sound plays both ends of the and the Deadsea at 9:15 p.m.

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Photo submitted scale, “from a soft, ambient ballad to a heavy Earlier in the evening at 6:45 p.m. is fuzz-crunchy mess.” The three members of Stereo Three are survivors from other valley Zerbin, an indy-pop trio who hail from Edmonton, Vancouver, and Victoria.

MusicFest is part of a cross-Canada tour they’re on to promote their new LP record bands such as the Half Sacks, Finagin, Poor Louis, and Thinking Man. The Mountain Stage lineup includes Pharis & Jason Romero, 36?, Devon Coyote Darling. They describe their music as “melodic symphonic prophetic alternative indie and Bocephus King. rock.”

Tickets cost $50 at the gate ($40 after 6:30) or $45 online at www.invermeremuAt 4:30 p.m., Close Talker will take over the Lake Stage, an indy rock quartet from Saskatoon. They’re also taking a new album on a tour across Canada. It’s called Flux, sicfest.com. Children under 12 are free.

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Out & About Please call 250-341-6299 or e-mail us at info@columbiavalleypioneer.com to enter your event in our FREE listings.

Submissions must be received by the Monday prior to publication. We may only run an entry for two weeks prior to the event. Please limit your submission to 30 words. Priority is given to one-off events, so weekly events may only run occasionally.

Friday, August 14th • 4 - 9 p.m.: Radium’s Music and Market on Main every Friday until August 28th. Music on Main starts at 7 p.m. Visit www.radiumhotsprings.com for details.

• 5 - 8 p.m.: Artym Gallery shows Client Photos Become Artist Creations exhibition until August 15th.

• 5 - 8 p.m.: Invermere on the Lake Art Walk from June 19th to September 11th every Friday. For more information visit theartwalk.ca.

• 6 p.m.: Pork dinner at the Invermere Legion. $15/ person. Reservations recommended. Call 250-3429517. Meat Draw and 50/50.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Glow Roller Skating. All ages, $5 at Invermere Curling Club.

• 8 - 11 p.m.: Friday and Saturday at Bear’s Paw & Grill, enjoy some relaxing country style tunes by Dean Ray.

Saturday, August 15th • 9 - 11 a.m.: Legion summer market, Saturdays at the Invermere Legion. Crafts, baking, used books, hot dog concession and more.

• 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Invermere Farmers and Artists Market, downtown Invermere.

• 10 a.m.: Radium Public Library’s Teddy Bear Picnic at Legends Field. Children aged 3-5 are invited to search for teddy bears. Music and refreshments. Visit radiumhotsprings.com for details.

• 2 p.m.: Columbia Wetlands Paddle with the Invermere Legion. $50/canoe for a 2 hour trip including all equipment. Meet at Columbia River Kayak. Call 250-342-2589 for more information.

• 1 - 3:30 p.m.: Rotary Gardens Radium Hot Springs Grand Opening celebration and Sponsor Thank You. Everyone welcome. Come take a stroll throughout the gardens. Free light refreshments and snacks. Located

behind the Parks Canada building on Columbia Ave. in Radium.

Sunday, August 16th • 9 -11 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast every Sunday at the Edgewater Legion.

• 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Invermere Farmer’s Market at the Agri Park across from Black Forest Restaurant on Highway 93/95.

• 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Fairmont Farmer’s Markets on Sundays at Fairmont Ridge Mall, until August 16th.

• 6 p.m.: Fairmont Hot Springs features The Rambler’s at Mountainside Grille. Includes a buffet dinner and 1 glass of beer or wine. $25/person. Music at 7 p.m.

• 2 - 5 p.m.: Glow Roller Skating. All ages $5, at Invermere Curling Club.

Monday, August 17th • 9 p.m.: Movie in the Mountains at Pothole Park, featuring the film Dinosaur Island.

Tuesday, August 18th • 11 a.m.: Invermere Library Pop Up story time at Edible Acres. Join us at Winderberry for a delicious story time.

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

Wednesday, August 19th • 7 p.m.: Eagle Ranch presents Theatre under the Stars featuring The Avengers: Age of Ultron. Free lawn seating with non-perishable food item for local Food Bank. Call 1-877-877-3889 for Dinner and a Movie reservations.

• 7 p.m.: Pianist and teacher Arne Sahlen will present Piano Classics to Moderns at Christ Church Trinity.

For more details, contact arnesahlen@hotmail.com or 250-341-1432.

Thursday, August 20th • 1 - 4 p.m.: Invermere Library last Summer Reading Club. Drop in to the library for the SRC wrap-up event (there will be cake!).

• 5 - 8 p.m.: Free Live Music at Pothole Park every Thursday.

Friday, August 21st • 4 - 9 p.m.: Radium’s Music and Market on Main every Friday until August 28th. Music on Main starts at 7 p.m. Visit www.radiumhotsprings.com for details.

• 5 - 8 p.m.: Artym Gallery shows Armand F. Vallee

exhibition, August 21st - 22nd.

• 5 - 8 p.m.: Invermere on the Lake Art Walk from June 19th to September 11th every Friday. For more information visit theartwalk.ca.

• 6 p.m.: Baked chicken dinner at the Invermere Legion. $15/person. Reservations recommended. Call 250-342-9517. Meat Draw and 50/50.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Glow Roller Skating. All ages, $5 at Invermere Curling Club.

Saturday, August 22nd • Invermere MusicFest Waterfront Music Festival at Kinsmen Beach greenspace from August 22nd to 23rd. Cost $40 early bird, $50 general admission, $40 evening only, kids 12 and under free. For more infomation visit invermeremusicfest.com.

• 9 - 11 a.m.: Legion Summer market, Saturdays at the Invermere Legion. Crafts, baking, used books, hot dog concession and more.

• 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Invermere Farmers and Artists Market, downtown Invermere.

• 12 p.m.: 4th annual Free Fairmont Hot Springs Airport Fly In August 22nd and 23rd. Call early to register 250-345-2121 or email sjestley@fhsr.com Free BBQ for fliers at 2:30 p.m. Free pancake breakfast Aug 23rd. Free camping on site, free shuttle to golf course and resort. Discount on golf at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Prizes.

• 6 p.m.: Author Jamie MacVicar is coming to Bishops`s Book Cafe in Invermere.

Sunday, August 23rd • 9 -11 a.m.: Pancake breakfast every Sunday at the Edgewater Legion.

• 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Invermere Farmer’s Market at the Agri Park across from Black Forest Restaurant on Highway 93/95.

• 2 - 5 p.m.: Glow Roller Skating. All Ages $5 at Invermere Curling Club.

Monday, August 24th • 9 p.m.: Movie in the Mountains at Pothole Park, featuring the film Sponge Bob: Sponge Out of Water.

Wednesday, August 26th • 6:30 - 8 p.m.: Little Badgers Early learning program open house. We have an open door policy for anyone who wishes to visit our centre and discover what we are about. Please call 250-342-6331 for more information or to register your child for the fall.

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Photographs into paintings

By Deanna Berrington The Artym Gallery

Today (August 14th), the Artym Gallery is excited to open a new exhibition that is a team effort between the Artym’s professional artists and their collectors. This “Client Photos Become Artist Creations” is the first show of its kind, and the theme was entirely conceived at the Artym Gallery.

It all started several months ago, when a call went out to Artym Gallery clients, asking for their help in partnering with the artists to create an exhibition. They were asked to send in their own photographs with the names of two artists they thought would be a good fit for painting it. The response was immediate, enthusiastic and varied: from photos of kids skiing or at the beach, to stunning local landscapes and travel pictures from far and wide.

Each photo was passed on to the artists who were requested, and they chose from all the images that were sent to them. Most painters created one piece, but a few were so inspired that they created more than one! Also, because each photo was sent to at least two painters, there were a few photos that were used by more than one artist — the result being a fascinating look at how different painters approach the same subject matter.

This is an exceptional opportunity to examine and enjoy a part of the creative process. You can see the paintings created by the Artym artists beginning Friday, August 14th with the photographs that inspired each piece next to them on the wall.

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SAME SAME — Top: a photo provided by Jim Ross for Artym’s current exhibit. Bottom: The acrylic painting by Eduard Gurevich created from the photograph, called Energized.

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Effusion welcomes that good old Busby magic

By Stephen Lebovits Effusion Art Gallery American advertising creative director William Bernbach once said that an idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs up against it.

Projects that artist Verne Busby tends to rub up against usually fall into the latter category, and for very good reason.

An Edmonton native, Busby has been a creative whirlwind for the better part of 30 years, be it as a solo artist or as a partner in his own advertising agency. How very à propos. After receiving multiple diplomas from 1972 through 1977, Busby jumped headlong into the advertising world, where he soon partnered with an indie design/ illustration firm creating brand identities, printed works, environmental graphics, authored web designs, illustrations, broadcast designs and animation. . . . ‘Photographs’ from page 14 If you can’t make it into the gallery, you can see the work online at www.artymgallery.com, with the painting and the photo posted side by side. The Artym will be open until 8 p.m. for the opening reception, so don’t miss this opportunity to get a first look at this fantastic exhibition!

MAGICAL MIRAGE — Staigue Fort in the Ring of Kerry, Ireland by Verne Busby perfectly portrays his extraordinary skill.

Image submitted But it has been in the last decade or so that his personal work has garnered recognition from galleries across Western Canada, while also being placed in various governmental establishments country-wide.

His current body of work analyzes forms and spaces, not from a traditional or prescribed point of view, but from an intuitive, visceral one.

Internal and external landscapes play off each other, becoming transitory images with the intent to express, in paint, the illuminating and profoundly moving chaotic forces that provide an unlimited visual pageant.

Says the artist: “Painting for me is like magic. What

you see at first take is not necessarily what you really want to paint or end up painting. The closer you engage your viewpoint, the more the picture fades away and the imagery transforms into the qualities of paint shapes, textures, surface, sensitive lines and colour. Within those abstract marks, you can re-engage your subject; recreate a snapshot in time; make a historical observation; or possibly record the glimpse of a current dream.”

So why not drop by and discover some Busby magic of your own? Verne Busby will be at Effusion on Friday, August 14th from 5 to 8 p.m., then back on Saturday, August 15th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Iconic tribute band gears up for Invermere show

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff For those about to rock, famed AC/DC tribute band BC/DC will be in town next weekend.

BC/DC last rocked Invermere six or seven years ago, and will be appearing on Saturday, August 22nd at Bud’s Bar and Lounge.

“It’ll be loud, it’ll rock and your ears won’t forget it the next morning. We’re looking forward to being back in Invermere,” said lead singer Brendan Raferty, better known by his stage name Brian “Bon” Johnscottson (yes, that stage name is a combination of both legendary AC/DC singers, Bon Scott and Brian Johnson).

The band is based in Nelson (which gave rise to the B.C. part of the BC/DC name) and, since starting 16 years ago, has played rowdy shows all across Canada, in Las Vegas and, last year, even in China and Bangkok.

“We’ve been going strong ever since 1999. It’s been a really good run. Basically, we picked a good band to rip off. We thought it would last six months since we didn’t think anybody would come to a show more than once. Turns out that was wrong.

We thought it would be fun and funny then that would be it, but to our amazement it’s taken off,” said Mr. Raferty. “Our second or third show sold out and we were shocked. And it just keeps going.”

BC/DC was born out of a Nelson house party jam session between Mr. Raferty and the band’s rhythm guitarist Magnus Hung.

“I sang classical music, opera in fact, at the time, but a group of girls at the party kept screaming for us to sing AC/DC, so we did and it just spawned from there,” said Mr. Raferty. “When he (Mr. Hung) first suggested the name BC/DC, I said ‘that’s terrible,’ but it stuck.”

The band’s iconic status among Canadian rock fans comes not just from their

high-energy, authoritative stage presence, but also from their comedic approach to being a cover band. The band rarely gives serious interviews to larger media outlets.

They’ve been known to claim they play only their own original tunes and that some group of Australian rockers going by the name AC/DC have been doing tribute covers of their songs for some time; and they have a lead guitarist who often wears a cow suit during concerts.

“We don’t take it as seriously as 99 per cent of tribute bands do. Most are trying to clone the band being paid tribute to, but we prefer to put a little bit of tongue and cheek into it,” said Mr. Raferty. “We just have fun with it.”

In the process of having that fun, the band has played at all sorts of venues, including many not typically associated with rock bands, such as the Shambhala Electronic Music Festival (Mr. Raferty’s personal favourite) near Salmo and small town country bars. The band even played a full out big arena show at the Bell Centre in Montreal, along with a Led Zepplin tribute band and a Pink Floyd tribute band.

The band’s five shows in China, including one in Shanghai, and its one-night stand in Bangkok (“there’s got to be a song title in that,” joked Mr. Raferty) happened last fall, and came about after the band’s drummer did a Chinese tour as part of Vancouver punk band DOA. The drummer became friends with DOA’s China booking agent and, not too much later, BC/DC was on its way there, too.

“It was surreal and quite awesome. Our Bangkok show was on the 39th floor of some skyscraper,” said Mr. Raferty. “In Shanghai, there were a lot of expats, but beyond that when we went deeper into China, it was a pretty big culture shock. When you don’t really know if you’re buying Preparation H or toothpaste at the store, that’s when you know you’re having a memorable experience.”

The band’s Invermere show promises to be every bit as memorable. For more information on the band, check out www.bcdc.ca.

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Nelson band brings folk flavour to the valley leberry Bandits with Lee Campese on drums, Jakob Simek on upright bass and David Reid on mandolin.

Sofiella Watt and the Huckleberry They’re going to be singing for their Bandits recently received accolades as supper. the Best Folk/Country/Roots Act in the Sofiella Watt and the Huckleberry Kootenay Music Awards and spent the Bandits will be performing at 7 p.m. in summer stomping their feet at shows all Strand’s Old House Restaurant on Thursover B.C. and Alberta. day, August 20th.

“I would call it (our music) folk“We’re on a three-week tour of B.C. a-billy-blues with a gypsy swing,” said and Alberta at the moment,” said Ms. Ms. Watt, noting that living out of a Watt, noting the band spent most of July van with the band has made simple touring closer to home around Nelson.

“We’re trying to get a little further field tasks into an endearing challenge. “It’s not really one of those (genres); we’ve and get our music out there while trying squished them all together. There’s a lot to support ourselves playing shows.” of banjo, guitar, upright bass, mandoMs. Watt is an East Coast Australian lin and drums, so it’s got a really folky who taught herself how to play the guitar and instrumentation with a hillbilly gypsy banjo, and write tunes. She began performvibe. It’s different with every song.” ing live music “before she could legally enter FOLSKY FOLKS — Sofiella Watt and the Huckleberry Bandits will be playing a show at The troupe will be touring throughvenues,” which brought her to festivals, bars, Strand’s Old House Restaurant on August 20th.

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After recording some music independently, Ms. Watt began touring with Jimmy off-the-press self-titled EP. When asked if there was anything important for the Columbia Valley communiMaher — a duo known as Sofiella Watt and Huckleberry Jim. The couple’s journey spanned four Australian states from Melbourne to Darwin, ty to know about their upcoming show, Ms. Watt replied: “It’s going to be awesome.”

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Be a better dividend investor Dividend investing is a popular way to build wealth and create income, but like any other investing strategy, it’s not foolproof. Here are some of the most common dividend investing traps and how to avoid them.

Chasing yield Sometimes, investors can be so attracted to a stock’s dividend yield that they fail to consider anything else.

Factors like a company’s financial health, outlook for revenue and earnings growth, and sustainability of the dividend are important considerations before buying any stock, regardless of an investor’s objectives.

Likewise, stocks that pay an unusually high dividend may require extra analysis. For example, AGF Management cut their dividend by 70 per cent on December 9th, effectively lowering the yield from 11 per cent to 3.3 per cent. Though good for the company’s long-term health, the share price has fallen over 40 per cent in the months since — a double whammy for investors.

To help avoid the yield trap, be sure to analyze a stock thoroughly before buying. Many experts recommend that stocks with dividend yields of more than seven per cent should be viewed with caution.

Ignoring share price Hand in hand with chasing yield is failing to analyze a stock’s price per share. At any given time, there are some stocks that are on sale, while others could be

considered full price or expensive. This is what creates opportunities in the stock markets. Investors who don’t want to overpay should consider factors such as a stock’s price-to-earnings, or P/E ratio.

The historical average P/E ratio on the TSX Composite is 15.5 times a company’s earnings. This represents an implied return of 6.5 per cent. Generally, a stock price above this level is considered expensive, while below is considered undervalued.

During times of low interest rates, such as now, stocks tend to trade at higher than normal valuations.

This helps to maintain a level of equilibrium between risky and risk-free assets.

When interest rates go up, however, bond yields will look increasingly more attractive. To remain invested in risky assets such as stocks, investors will expect higher dividend yields, meaning prices of dividend payers could fall.

Over-concentration There are plenty of great dividend stocks in Canada, but they tend to be concentrated in a few sectors: financials, telecommunications, pipelines and utilities.

This can overexpose investors to certain areas of the marketplace, adding unwanted sector risk.

To avoid this, try looking for dividend payers in other sectors, such as consumer staples, health care and technology.

This will help spread out risk and allow investors to participate in the growth opportunities in other sectors.

Ignoring dividend growers Some companies not only pay a dividend, but have a history of raising their dividends on a regular basis.

These companies are sometimes overlooked as they may not pay a lot to start with, but are consistently growing their operations as well as their dividend. Some experts say this strategy helps dividend growers provide more sustainable long-term returns for investors.

Too many equities During the market surge of 2009 to 2014, many people shifted their portfolio weightings towards stocks because that’s what was doing well. Some investors are now over-concentrated in stocks, which might not truly be in line with their risk tolerance or long-term objectives.

It’s important to remember there are a lot of ways to grow a portfolio and earn income besides dividends.

Consider adding global bond mutual funds, GICs and floating rate loans for diversification. Bond yields may be painfully low, but they’re guaranteed and can provide some relief from the ups and downs of the stock market.

Final thoughts Being a better dividend investor involves many of the same challenges as investing in other assets: careful selection, diversification and avoiding overpaying. Careful adherence to these principles can help dividend investors enjoy continued success.

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Sky high winner Marcel Labrie (second from the left with new Sobeys owners Steve, far left, and Lori Ladas, far right, and grocery manager Jim Collins, second from right) won 100,000 Air Miles through a recent Sobeys contest, sponsored by Sobeys, Coca-Cola and Air Miles.

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It was reported that, once again, the leader of this pack attempted to make a breakout, but was spotted by CPR employees hoofing it down the tracks near Edgewater. On reviewing Cst. Myer’s police report, he commented that his biggest fear was under the leadership of this particular problem cow he and 50 others were mobilizing with nothing good in mind. Cst. Myers, realizing he was outnumbered, made an immediate call to Franz Feldman, alerting him to the breakout and requested he round up the detachment’s Range Patrol volunteers to set up an ambush at the path. Range Patrol captured all 50. With the upcoming Range Patrol barbecue, Cst. Myers pointed to the ring leader and made a special request.

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Pedley Heights Community Association (PHCA), of Windermere, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Kootenay Region, for a License of Occupation for Group Moorage purpose and swim area for the benefit of both the PHCA and Baltac Community Association, situated on Provincial Crown foreshore located at Windermere, BC, and containing 2.3166 hectares more or less.

The Lands File for this application is 4405612. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to FrontCounter BC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 7G1 or email to AuthorizingAgency.

Cranbrook@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to September 11, 2015. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/index.jsp → Search → Search by File Number 4405612 for more information.

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The Residences at Bighorn Meadows Make the most of your time together…

Comfort, convenience, open, inviting best describe our floor plans. The kitchen/dining area is open to the living room that flows seamlessly onto your covered patio. It provides a free flowing space without the usual optical impedances and barriers that separate these areas for gathering. Your time with friends and family should be about enjoying each other’s company. Spaces like these allow you to make the most of your time together.

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An awe-inspiring part of the world…

Privately located between the 9th and 10th fairways on The Springs course, this resort community is at the very heart of a golf mecca known as the Columbia Valley, offering 15 golf courses within 45 minutes of your door.

Its diverse and inviting climate makes it one of the most sought-after regions among four season enthusiasts. Situated between the Purcell and Rocky Mountain ranges, The Residences at Bighorn Meadows Resort will offer a limited number of individuals the opportunity to own a piece of this unique and awe inspiring part of the world.

Built right, built to last…

The Residences are constructed with high quality exterior finishes that will last and keep your home looking good for years to come. Composite siding, poured concrete patios, high quality-roofing materials ensure your vacation home will perform and look great. Built right and built to last.

Your peace of mind is important…

We are a licenced Residential builder and are proud to be members in good standing with the Home Owner Protection office of the Province of British Columbia. Your peace of mind is important to us; as a result, we are pleased to include new home warranties with all of our Residences at Bighorn Meadows. Two, 5, and 10 year warranty coverage now comes standard with every Residence we build.

Emphasis on green space…

Great care and attention to design the layout of this exclusive community has resulted in a balance of functional living space that blends seamlessly with the surrounding environment. With an emphasis on green space and indigenous plantings, this pedestrian friendly destination remains focused on minimizing the aspects of high density found in most destination developments. Park-like walking pathways interconnect the community, with parking areas planned in such a way to keep vehicle traffic out of sight.

Special care and attention was also given to preserving the view and vista lines from each residence.

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Whether it’s skiing, golfing, hiking, mountain bike riding, ATV adventures, white-water rafting, boating, fly fishing, hunting, paragliding, skating, swimming, or a soak in the world famous hot springs, step outside your door and let the adventure begin. Thousands of acres of fun! Talk to our friendly staff, they can point you in the right direction.

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Less than 50 families will have the opportunity to own a Resort Residence at Bighorn Meadows, the rest will have to pay you rent.

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Community art Thanks to the Map Book Cover project, a partnership between The Pioneer and the Artym Gallery whereby reproductions of Map Book covers are sold with proceeds going to a community cause, the gallery was able to present the following cheques — $1,200 to the District of Invermere for the new MultiUse Centre (2015 cover); $3,200 to the Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance (2014 cover); and $500 to the Rotary Club of Invermere for the Splash Park (2013 cover). Pictured left to right are Pioneer publisher Dean Midyette, Invermere mayor Gerry Taft, Artym co-owners Grey Bradatsch and Connie Artym-Bradatsch, Milt Deck of Invermere Rotary and Greenways chair Lyle Wilson. Photo by Breanne Massey

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By J.D. Jeffery Museum Curator Our Summer Children’s Program is going well and there are still a few spaces available.

Our summer theme is “Things That Don’t Change” and we have already looked at topics like nature studying, mining, exploring and chores. Other topics that are still to come are crime fighting, shopping and ancestry, so call the museum to register.

Continuing with landmark names, this month’s theme is landmarks that have the same name in and around the town of Invermere.

If you are ever out and about, you may have noticed the name Delphine crops up in many different places: Delphine Lodge, Delphine Creek, Delphine Mine, Mount Delphine, even Delphine Glacier. There may be more, but if it has the name Delphine in it, it will have been named after the same person. George Stark was a prominent man in the valley. He purchased a mine, ran a business and loved his wife. He cared for her so much

that he wanted to honour her by naming things after her. I don’t have to mention her name, but Mrs. Stark will never be forgotten and will always be honoured.

Many people in their travels around Invermere, visitors and locals alike, are always wondering why businesses have certain names that seem to repeat.

In 1890, Edmund T. Johnson owned the property that would become Invermere. He planned to develop it and first called it Copper City. At the time, a copper mine was operating on Swansea. Mr. Johnson is noted for saying: “Castle Mountain has Silver City and Golden City is to the north — to finish the triangle there needs to be a Copper City.”

In 1900, Mr. Johnson sold the property to L.O. Garnett, who laid out a new townsite and started the business Canterbury Construction Company. At that point, the name of the town was changed to Canterbury, after the Cathedral City in England. Not long after, the Columbia Valley Irrigation Fruit Lands Company acquired the property with the intent to develop the land with businesses. In 1907, the name changed to Invermere with the help of Robert Randolph (R.R.) Bruce, a partner in the company.

Learn more about what’s happening at the museum by visiting www.windermerevalleymuseum.ca.

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Strings with wings Harpist Marcia Marsh from North Carolina played to customers at the CasaVino Wine and Tapas Bar in Radium the evening of Saturday, August 8th. Ms. Marsh is travelling with her harp in back of her car, playing in unique places across northern U.S. and Canadian border towns. “CasaVino was a perfect place for a harp on a beautiful summer evening,” said co-owner Dee Conklin.

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Deal with your fruit trees WildSafeBC

By Andrea Smillie WildSafeBC Co-ordinator Fruit trees grow throughout the Columbia Valley.

Some of these trees provide a fresh and easy food source, like apple trees. Some require a bit more work, like crabapples, which can be used to make jelly.

Mountain ash is an example of a fruiting tree that humans don’t utilize, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a wildlife attractant.

The issue of attracting bears should be a consideration when you have a fruit tree, especially in the fall when the bears are trying to put back as many calories as physically possible.

Bears will hang around in one yard for days if there is a fruit tree — bears have great memories and will return to the same locations for food, which can be dangerous for a community (and, ultimately, for the bear as well).

Deer and bighorn sheep are also attracted to fruit trees.

If you have a fruit tree and don’t have

the ability or the time to pick it, there are some eager volunteers out there who are looking for fruit. And if you are an able-bodied person looking to get some fresh local produce, why not help deter wildlife in the process?

This fall, WildSafeBC will help co-ordinate a fruit-picking program. For information on taking part, whether you want to pick fruit or have someone pick your fruit for you, please contact Andrea Smillie, the WildSafeBC Community Co-ordinator at 250-409-4712, invermere@wildsafebc.com or at radium@ wildsafebc.com.

To report wildlife in conflict with humans, please contact the Conservation Officer Service at 1-877-952-7277.

WildSafeBC gratefully acknowledges funding by the Columbia Basin Trust, the Ministry of Environment, the District of Invermere, Village of Radium Hot Springs, and RDEK Areas F and G. For more solutions, check out our website at www.wildsafebc.com and our Facebook page: WildSafeBC Columbia Valley.

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By Dr. Mike Baker Pioneer Columnist The other day as I was walking to the post office, I happened to walk by one of the many beautiful flower beds in town. To my surprise, I noticed some tall and healthy Echinacea flowers. These plants are attractive, have a sweet scent, and are great medicine. This got me thinking about other plants commonly found in local gardens that have medicinal properties.

Dandelion: One of my favourite plants because they grow everywhere and are truly useful. They are both food and medicine in that you can just throw the leaves in a salad as greens, or use them to improve digestion and liver function.

Thyme and Oregano: Save these for cough and cold season. Oil of oregano has antibacterial properties and will help to kill intestinal parasites. Thyme is well-known for treating coughs and lung infections such

as bronchitis.

Rosemary: The oils found within rosemary may improve short-term memory by stimulating blood flow to the brain.

Raspberry leaves: A useful aid for diarrhea. The tannins in the leaves help to minimize excessive water loss.

Lavender: Both the leaves and flowers have a calming scent that can reduce insomnia and ease anxiety.

Parsley and Cilantro: Both of these common herbs are capable of sticking to (chelating) heavy metals and removing them from our digestive systems.

Mint: Mint is a fantastic digestive aid commonly used for treating flatulence, bloating and indigestion.

Chickweed: Although chickweed is a common garden weed and is quickly removed, it can be eaten and added to salads.

As medicine, chickweed can soothe irritated, itchy skin.

Garlic: One of the greats! Antibacterial, can lower cholesterol, and may even reduce blood pressure.

Echinacea: Likely one of the most well-known herbal remedies. Echinacea is commonly the “line of first defence” when we get the tickle at the back of our throat, sore and achy joints, or any other signs of a looming cold. Research has discovered that compounds in Echinacea called alkylamides stimulate the immune system to help it fight off infection. An alcohol extract of the whole Echinacea plant (roots, flowers, and stems) has a higher alkylamide content and is more effective than powdered extracts. Echinacea also has a “sialogogue” effect, meaning it stimulates the flow of saliva. Although this generally isn’t a desired effect, this property is a useful sign of the quality of the Echinacea extract. If you find yourself uncontrollably salivating for a minute or so, you’ve got yourself some good medicine!

Although many of these herbs are commonly used in our diets, any plant used for medicinal purposes should be under the guidance of a health care practitioner who is aware of the side effects and contraindications of use.

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

Pianist performs Submitted by Arbe Sahlen Pianist and teacher Arne Sahlen will present Piano Classics to Moderns at Christ Church Trinity, Wednesday August 19 at 7 p.m. — Pathetique to Pink Panther, Mozart to Charlie Brown with lively stories from music history. Admission is by donation.

Sahlen served as pianist for the Pynelogs show last March, and in years past appeared often in Invermere.

“An E.K. boy and proud of it....” he wrote in a recent Letter-to-Editor for his home paper in Kimberley.

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These questions were used to create Invermere’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan, known as Imagine Invermere. The plan was adopted in 2011, and a committee was formed to help move it forward. This committee, called the Imagine Invermere Implementation Team, has been working hard, and several exciting projects have been completed or are underway.

One of the Team’s goals is to develop partnerships within the community with engaged citizens and community groups who are inspired to work together on initiatives that create a sustainable future.

To help these partnerships happen, the Team, along with the District of Invermere, is excited to announce the second round of the 2015 grant stream intake under the Imagine Invermere Granting Program.

Funding is available and will be awarded to registered not-for-profit societies or unincorporated local community associations, groups and service clubs who wish to further sustainability as outlined in the Imagine Invermere plan.

The Imagine Invermere Implementation Team is now accepting grant applications from groups interested in accessing the partnership fund. It is important that any proposals align well with the priorities in Imagine Invermere. The complete document can be found online at http://imagineinvermere.ca/

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Imagine Invermere grant applications will be accepted up to August 21, 2015 at the District office, Box 339, 914 8th Avenue, V0A 1K0, or by email at planning@invermere.net

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

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Coming over the Rockies Valley Skies

By Brian Fenerty Pioneer Columnist Over our Rockies rises the Pegasus constellation. In some illustrations, horse Pegasus is upside down, but from where the Greeks named it, it looked right-side up.

Northward is the constellation Andromeda, with its famed nebula visible to the eye if you are some distance away from streetlights. For comparison, one used to see the Andromeda Galaxy easily in Calgary, but no longer since the city has grown. In some big cities like New York, only a few stars hint at any constellations.

It’s a good reminder to keep our own valley lights pointing down or shaded from neighbours so we still can be close to nature in the night as well as the day.

Northeast, near Cassiopeia, is Perseus — in the direction the recent annual Perseid meteor shower appeared to come from.

While the shower peaked around August 9th to 13th, a few stragglers may still be visible anywhere in the sky from this direction.

Also in the accompanying sketch is an example of what an exoplanet’s potential for life can involve (an exoplanet or extrasolar planet is a planet that orbits a star other than the Sun).

Recently in Cygnus, which is overhead in the evenings, a star-planet pairing fairly similar . . . ‘Pianist’ from page 24 human service and community care — it all stimulates best-of-the-best in us and from us,” he says.

He spearheaded the sponsoring of Cambodia refugees to Invermere and region-wide in the 1980s, received the Winn Weir Regional Arts Award in 1998, and supports youth

to our own world and Sun was announced. As telescopes get better, more potential earth-like planets will be better detected. Keep in mind that up until now, any pictures showing exoplanets are only artists’ impressions.

Likewise, when reading astronomy news, be aware not even fact-checked websites get everything correct.

One careful site talks of a space probe showing the “Dark Side” of the Moon, when they actually mean the “Far Side.”

And if you read recent reports that Mars will appear as big as the moon, or a giant comet will get us sometime in September, a glance through the too-vague physics involved will confirm them as clever hoaxes.

Sorry for the spoiler, but — watch out — there is a real Lunar Eclipse rising over our Rockies next month.

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

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Deadline for registration: Wednesday, August 28th Annual General Meeting: Wednesday, September 2nd 7 p.m. arena mezzanine League play begins Wednesday, September 9th

+ REgistRAtiON FEE $325 (Wednesdays only) $340 (includes Canal Flats games on Mondays) Payment MUST accompany registration to be eligible to play.

Cheque may be post-dated no later than September 30th, 2015.

Drop off registration forms to the Manulife office (old Valley Echo building) or email information to brendan.donahue@manulifesecurities.ca Name: ____________________________________Position: _________________ E-mail: ____________________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________Date of Birth: _____________

WHY DID THE CHICKEN CROSS THE ROAD? To get to the Area F Town Hall Meeting!

Monday, August 24, 2015 4:00pm - 6:00pm Windermere Community Hall Agenda topics include: Director’s Report from Wendy Booth, Water Meters & Metered Rates, Windermere Water Upgrade Update, Windermere Beach, 5-Year Financial Plan/Budget, and Windermere Fire Update.

at risk and others in needs as well as arts-support projects.

Sahlen’s playing earns raves: “Spontaneous internal combustion!”

“Outrageously enjoyable!”

He has had many award-winning students, and will teach piano starting in September at Christ Church Trinity.

For more details, contact arnesahlen@ hotmail.com or 250-341-1432.

We will also have a presentation from the Lake Windermere Ambassadors regarding a Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund Project and an update from Wildsafe BC. This Town Hall Meeting is open to everyone.

We hope to see you there!

www.rdek.bc.ca

1-888-478-7335

Have something to say? Letters to the editor can be e-mailed to news@columbiavalleypioneer.com

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Fairmont readies for memorial tournament

By Kevin Nimmock Pioneer Staff An annual tradition for a special cause is returning to Mountainside Golf Course in Fairmont.

The Lorne Rowe Memorial Tournament is set for August 31st. Now in its seventh year, the tournament has raised a total of $33,500 to support diabetes research, making it one of B.C.’s largest fundraisers for the Canadian Diabetes Association.

“It has maintained over the years,” said Jeremy Johnson, the head golf pro at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. “This would be something Lorne would really want to participate in. We figure if Lorne would enjoy it, we are probably doing a decent job organizing it.”

For 22 years, Mr. Rowe was an iconic presence around Fairmont. As the club professional, he strived to foster a fun atmosphere for resort residents and visitors alike, which has created a lasting impression. Mr. Johnson said guests still come in to share fond memories of their interactions with Mr. Rowe.

“I worked for him for a year in 1999, which was my first year in golf,” Mr. Johnson said. “You could describe him as larger than life. He was certainly someone to look up to.”

Later in life, Mr. Rowe developed diabetes, which contributed to his deteriorating health. In December 2007, he passed away, prompting the first Lorne Rowe Memorial Tournament held in August 2008.

“The first year, it was very fresh in everyone’s mind,” Mr. Johnson said. “It kind of only makes sense to have a memorial tournament for someone as memorable as Lorne.”

The tournament has remained a popular event for golfers. Registration fees earn participants a breakfast, access to food and drink stations on the course, and the chance to win great prizes. As usual, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort will be donating green fees and carts for the tournament. In addition, the Lions Club of Fairmont is leading the fundraising drive to raise as much as possible for the Canadian Diabetes Association.

The tournament is a four-person team scramble, open to golfers of all abilities.

Mr. Johnson said the course is in great condition to host a fantastic event.

“It is the best it has been in a long, long time and I am sure Lorne would be proud to play it,” Mr. Johnson said.

Registration spots are still available. In addition, organizers are looking for sponsors, donations for team prizes and silent auction items. If you would like to support the event or learn more about how to participate, please contact Jeremy Johnson at 250- 345-6514 or by email at jjohnson@fhsr.com.

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Loop the Lake wraps up 20 years

By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff From the far flung corners of the Columbia Valley and beyond, sprinters came together to dash away from the Windermere Community Hall for a community cause that’s become a longstanding tradition.

The Rotary Club of Invermere hosted the 20th Annual Loop the Lake half-marathon and 10-kilometre race on August 8th to raise money for community-based projects that revitalize and brighten ol’ Copper City (now known as Invermere).

Colourful contestants came from Kamloops to Calgary, and everywhere in between, to honour the return of a landmark running event.

“It’s been wonderful,” said Yvonne Redeker, Rotary Club of Invermere club director and Loop the Lake chairperson. “This is our 20th annual and although we don’t have a record number of participants, we’re right up there at 650 participants or so and their families. It’s just wonderful.”

The fundraiser touched down on the community two decades ago, and gradually has become a highlight of the summer for many cottagers, athletes and weekend warriors. This year’s event raised approximately $20,000.

“It certainly has grown in participants,” said Ms. Redeker. “The first year, I believe there were around 100 participants.”

Throughout the day, the historic tour captured the attention and fascination of residents in the Columbia Valley. Participants were pleased to see fans gather alongside the final stretch to the Kinsmen Beach finish line.

“This is my fourth year,” said Calgary resident Stephana Cherak, 21, who summers in Radium Hot Springs and won the Women’s Half Marathon. “It’s so much fun being on that course with everyone else.

It definitely pushes you along.”

She added the constantly changing terrain is typically the biggest challenge for athletes competing in the Loop the Lake race.

“There’s a hill every five minutes so that wears on you, but it’s a great community event and it’s nice to have everybody out to cheer (on runners) at the event,” said Ms. Cherak. “There were tons of people racing this year, and (lots of promotional) signage — the entire feeling of the event this year was a lot more intense. It definitely increased the wow fac-

tor and drew the numbers from outside of the Columbia Valley.”

The winner’s purse for her success was the same one that Ms. Cherak carried last year, when she won the same event.

“I’m a sponsored Adidas athlete so I travel everywhere for different races, and this is still my favourite one each year,” she concluded.

“I absolutely love it and won’t miss it next year.”

For others, Loop the Lake is a social responsibility to the community. Canal Flats couple Taylor and Lula Howe have been participating in the 10-kilometre run for the last three years.

“It’s nice to support the community,” said Mrs. Howe.

Mr. Howe added “it’s great for the community and the challenge is awesome. It’s quite an adrenaline rush and it’s quite inspiring to see all of these people out. It’s great.”

But the drive to compete remains a priority for many people who enter the race.

Proceeds from the fundraiser have grown from $1,000 to roughly $30,000, according to Ms. Redeker.

“It goes directly back to the community for projects and initiatives,” she added. “Rotary uses all fundraising money to give back to the community in the form of projects, disaster aid, scholarships, literacy programs and youth programs — a huge variety of initiatives.”

There’s still room to determine what the next community project will be as there is currently nothing on the table.

“We’re on to our next project, but we haven’t identified that yet,” Ms. Redeker said. “We love to acknowledge that what we do, as Rotary, is funded by the community. Not us. It’s us contributing our time and effort to raise the money from the community so when it says that it’s a Rotary Splash Park, it’s really a splash park that’s facilitated by Rotary with all of (the community’s) money.”

The top male in this year’s 10-kilometre run was Ryan Twa of Calgary with a time of 36:40. Chelsey Moore of Calgary placed first in the women’s 10-kilometre run with a time of 42:02. In the half marathon, Richard Macdonald of Calgary took first place with a time of 1:17:49 and Stephana Cherak raced away with first place in the women’s half marathon in a time of 1:31:59.

For the complete results broken down by age, visit www. loopthelake.bc.ca.

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BC HYDRO IS HIRING BC Hydro is currently seeking a qualified Field Services Administrator 3 in Invermere, BC. The ideal candidate for this position will have a minimum one year of general clerical and administrative experience including work order management, customer work management, dispatch, contract administration, billing/expenses and demonstrated proficiency with PC operation.

For detailed information about this opportunity and the qualifications, please visit bchydro.com/careers.

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90th birthday bash

Let us hammer out the details

On July 19th, Pauline Newhouse celebrated her 90th birthday with her family. Mrs. Newhouse and her husband, Joe, have been married for 66 years, living fulltime in Invermere for almost 30 of those years. Mrs. Newhouse is an accomplished artist, particularly focusing on pottery after she moved to Invermere in 1986. Here’s to more great memories in the valley.

Publication: Invermere Columbia Valley Pioneer (GM - IND) Size: 5 inches x 83 lines Insertion Date: Aug 14 N E W S PA P E R

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Photos by Sydney-Anne Newhouse

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Pioneer Classifieds s In Memoriam s

garage sales

announcement

The day God took you home A million times I’ve needed you A million times I’ve cried If love alone Could have saved you You would have never died.

In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still.

In my heart you hold a place, No one else can ever fill.

It broke my heart to lose you, But you didn’t go alone, Part of me went with you, The day God took you home.

In memory of

HUGE GARAGE AND CRAFT SALE Saturday, Aug. 15th, 2015. 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Address: 2704, 37st. South, Cranbrook, B.C. Tools, wood work, collectables, furniture, household items, hand made crafts, soaps, quilts, wood crafts and more.

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

Donald Anthony Barrett

July 9th, 1953 - August 16th, 2013 Loved and missed dearly by your family and friends.

garage sales Huge Sale-Cabin Sold- household contents. Washer/Dryer, furniture, EVERYTHING MUST GO. August 15th - 16th, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visa and Master Card accepted (3% fee). 120 Indian Beach Estates.

announcement

CHEERS & JEERS

THANK YOU

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.

Doug and Sharyn would like to thank Red Eye Rentals and the neighbours for helping us to get the Osprey chick back into its nest. It was taken by an eagle and dropped on the road. It is now back in its nest with its mother and all is well. A special thank you again to Red Eye Rentals for allowing us to use their lift to get the chick back in its nest.

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

Cheers to Wifezilla on our 18th anniversary.

Pfister, Maria Maria Pfister passed away peacefully on July 29th at the age of 91 years old. She was affectionately known as Mitzi.

She was born in Emersdorf, Austria, July 20th, 1924. In 1949 she immigrated to Canada with her brother Rudy.

She worked for a brief time at her father Rudy Hecher Sr.’s store, Rudy’s General Merchant in Invermere. She met Julius Pfister and they were married in 1951. They had a little farm known as Little Antler Ranch. Later they sold their farm and moved into Invermere. Mitzi worked at the Quality Bakery then onto the Invermere Hospital until her retirement.

Mitzi also was an active member for the Hospital Auxiliary for many years.

Though she was not able to have children of her own she loved her nieces and nephews dearly. Mitzi is predeceased by her brother Peter, father Rudy Sr. and mother Magdalena.

She is also predeceased by her husband of 40 years, Julius.

Mitzi is survived by her brother Rudy (Elisabeth) Hecher, sister Kathryn Routson and many nieces and nephews. There will be no funeral as per Mitzi’s request.

CHEERS & JEERS

Big Cheers to whoever returned my wallet. Without a doubt good karma is coming back to you.

Cheers to Trigger (Nicole Trigg) for her fabulous solo performance on Sunday, August 2nd. Her “mountain music” complemented the Art in the Park event at Pothole Park.

Cheers to the Circle Cafe for making fantastic coffee, and custom making my sick child a sandwich at closing hours after he reported his first sandwich of the day was goooood. Great addition to town!

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

CHEERS & JEERS

Big truck full of Jeers to people Cheers to the DOI and its employees who think a loaded logging truck for providing us with such beautiful can stop on a dime. You almost flowers to enjoy. Much appreciated lost your life and whoever’s life by locals and visitors alike. that was in your car at Spur Valley on August 5th, you know who you Jeers to people who shoot elastics are. Good thing for quick thinking. at their hardworking coworkers.

Just remember a logging truck has It’s too hot to wear pants for an extra 635,000 kg behind and it protection! takes a little stretch to slow down.

So think next time you cut a loaded Jeers to the people who are logging truck off then slam on your harassing the mother of the young JEERS brakes, common sense! CHEERS &man who was in the bike accident.

Sponsored by

Jeers to the Invermere RCMP on Friday afternoon of the August long weekend. Officers were working a speed trap at the 60 km crosswalk at the top of the #93 pass. The approaching high volumes of traffic caused unexpected, full stop, midhighway congestion. Meanwhile, in Radium, not one officer was available for traffic control at the 4-way stop. Traffic was backed up through the tunnel, making many drivers grumpy and (+/30 minutes) late. Both situations created danger and frustration.

If safety is the main goal, more common sense and focus on community service are needed.

CHEERS to Scott for traveling all the way to Invermere to celebrate his 40th birthday. May we reach the top of Nelson and celebrate in style!

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Jeers to the people who treat 10th Ave like their own personal racetrack speeding up and down the hill in and out of Wilder subdivision. How dare you be so selfish to put all the families living in this area at risk. I hope Marko (and his team) catch you soon (while doubling the speed limit) and take away your license. Show some respect for others!

Cheers to the moose and her baby for their impeccable timing that night. Because of you, things could not be any better. It moose be love.

Jeers to the person who submitted a Jeers about serving staff who demands tips. Most servers don’t even get minimum wage because it’s not mandatory. We depend on our tips as our wage. We DO NOT work in the serving industry for our paychecks! Shame on you!

Cheers to the Rotary Club of Invermere and everyone else involved in making the 20th Annual Loop the Lake such a great event! A Swiss clock doesn’t run more smoothly. Give yourselves a big pat on the back and see you all next year.

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to the person who pointed out that tips shouldn’t be expected.

You’re right, but I sure hope you inform your server BEFORE you order that you aren’t interested in supplementing their wage so they can alter your service accordingly.

Jeers to the people who think tipping is mandatory. If you provide good service I will tip you, if you didn’t get a tip you probably didn’t deserve it.

Cheers to K5 Mechanical, they are AWESOME! My car hobbled into Invermere on B.C. Day (holiday Monday). We drove my daughter there for work and had planned to leave for home on the west coast the next day. I knew that I could not drive the car home through the mountains but I did not know what was wrong with it. Even though they were completely booked up on the Tuesday, K5 diagnosed and fixed my vehicle that day! It required a new catalytic converter as the old one had melted! We were able to drive home without incident on Wednesday. The car ran like new!

Jeers to Main Road for giving misleading information about their highway maintenance schedule.

Another winter around the corner.

Should be interesting.

Jeers to people who use up parking spots on the main street downtown to advertise their business when we customers can’t find enough parking. There should be a bylaw against it.

Cheers to The Pioneer writers who have the courage to express their opinions, whether controversial or not. We need more authentic voices that can challenge the status quo.

Jeers to all you so called gardeners who cover the ground with plastic.

Really!

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CHEERS & JEERS

LOST AND FOUND

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Cheers to Rural Range Patrol president Franz Feldmann and his wife Louise for hosting the club’s Annual barbecue. It was good to see the RCMP and Conservation Officers in attendance. Great meal and desserts. Keep patrolling those woods and report all violations.

Lost: My mother’s gold wedding ring with tiny diamonds and a tiny blue sapphire in the centre, at the rally at Horsethief Hideout. Please call 250-342-9299 if found.

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.

3-bdrm, 2 bath, F & S, N/S, N/P, no parties. References required, long term only $1400/mo + D.D. + utilities. 250-342-9446.

Cheers to the Invermere businesses who were OPEN on the Monday of the August long weekend and shame on those who were CLOSED on likely the busiest weekend of the year.

CHEERS to Gord M. for all your hard work and helping us out. JEERS to the stupid Ford!

Big time Cheers to Craig Smith at High Altitude Therapy. I appreciate all you’ve done. You rock buddy!

Cheers to Todd the horse. Hope you’re feeling better, buddy!

Jeers to Parks Canada for wasting tax payers money, on Fence to save Animals, There are NO Animals left in the Park! Double Jeers for introducing the wolves back! Now we have no Animals left in the Mountains around the Park!

Cheers to the young lady who is Anna from Disney’s Frozen at the Saturday Market. My granddaughter absolutely loved her and it made our day great! She was very professional and is very selfless by giving her donations to the Children’s Hospital.

storage

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE

Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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

COMMERCIAL SPACE For Rent : Commercial Office Space 535 SF $740/month triple net 285 SF $390/month triple net Panache Building, Invermere Email: info@ panacheinteriorsinc.ca 250-342-5805

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.

Jeers to long weekend traffic and those who drive 80 in a hundred km/hr. zone. Really?

Retail/Shop for sale: Two levels total 2,700 sq. ft. Please call 250270-0216 or 250-270-0405 for more details.

LOST AND FOUND

accommodation wanted

Lost: Missing from Redstreak Campground on Aug 3rd a black/ brown neutered male tabby named Smokey. He is 5 yrs and 8 kg, he has white paws, white chest and a white triangle on his nose. If spotted please call 403-990-1416 or nova76@telus.net .

Reliable, responsible, clean, semiretired couple looking for a clean 2 or 3-bdrm from Windermere to Radium. Call 250-341-1371.

Lost: Blue down (recreation-coop) sleeping bag in a red bag with the name Hahn on tag. On Hwy 93/95 between Invermere and Cranbrook.

Call 250-342-9233 if found.

Windermere 4-plex: Bright furnished upper level 2-bdrm suite available Aug 1st. All appliances.

Large yard and ample parking. Two blocks from beach with lake views.

Call/text 250-409-7435 or email info@selkirkcells.com.

WALK TO KINSMEN BEACH: Spacious, clean 2-bdrm basement suite downtown, separate entrance, 4 appliances, backyard amenities, N/P, N/S, no partiers, references/deposit required. Rent includes water/hydro/heat. 250342-7590.

Spacious and bright 2-bdrm lower suite with walkout. Includes 5 appliances, utilities, cable and internet. N/S, no parties. Call 250-342-4436 or 250-341-5695.

References and D.D. required.

Lower half up/down duplex, Invermere, 3-bdrm, private entrance, storage shed, 5 appliances. No smoking, no pets, $900/mo, includes water. Phone 403-288-5819.

For rent in Invermere, 2-bdrm, F & S, N/S, N/P. No parties. Must be mature, quiet and working.

References required. $850/mo + D.D. + utilities. Long term only.

250-342-9446.

Looking for Income property to rent, long term. Call 250-341-1371.

Bright 2-bdrm ground level suite, partially furnished, large yard, storage, plenty of parking with great mountain view, quiet street. in Invermere. N/P, N/S please, damage deposit $600, $950/mo utilities included. Available midSept. Please reply to; Rental P.O. Box 362, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0.

Stating employment status, ages and references.

accommodation

house for rent

Windermere lakeside cottage.

Short or long stays, for golf, skiing, relaxing. VRBO.com Property #711685.

Beautiful 4-bdrm home with fireplace, 2 bath in Radium. Sept 1st. Or Oct 1st. $1,200/mo + utilities. 403-921-3349.

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misc. FOR SALE

condo for rent Akiskinook Resort: 1-bdrm fully furnished condo, newly renovated, indoor pool, hot tub. $775/mo includes cable. Call 403-850-5126.

2-bdrm, 2 bath, fully furnished condo, $900/mo + $900 deposit.

Available Sept. 1st, 2 parking spaces under ground parking.

Contact Emilio 403-277-7898 or 403-239-6389.

BEAUTIFUL Sable Ridge Resort, Radium: 2-bdrm luxury condo for long term rent. Fully-furnished and stocked with amenities. Just move in! Furnished with penthouse furnishings, gourmet kitchen, ensuite laundry, queen bed, flat screen TV, main floor fireplace, B.B.Q., underground parking stall, outdoor hot tubs, clubhouse, seasonal pool. Available September 1st. $1000/mo, heat included but utilities not included are BC Hydro electricity & cable. Call Joe, 403830-0799.

house for sale Central Invermere Duplex with revenue suite. Lake view, close to beach. $389,000. PropertyGuys. com ID #266535.

property For Rent: Trailer pad #13 in Williams Trailer Park, Windermere. Available Sept. 1st, 2015. Phone 250-3429390.

BUSINESS FOR SALE Kootenay Bayou Hot Sauce business for sale. 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. 250-3423569 or info@kootenaybayou.com.

wanted Wanted kitten, call 250-341-1153 or 250-341-5146.

250 US gallon tanks for sale.

Very versatile, plastic w/ metal 6” opening, 2’ discharge, 125 lbs. $150. Call George. 250-347-9500.

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

3 fine pianos for sale in Kimberley, all exc. cond; Panattoni estate.

Yamaha G1 grand ask $9,500; Yamaha U1 upright $4,500; Nordheimer 5’2” grand $6,000.

Lifelong climate-control, steady upkeep by Wendy Weir Panattoni, 25-year piano teacher who cofounded Symphony of Kootenays.

For specs or to view contact arnesahlen@hotmail.com or 250427-2159.

BOATS FOR SALE Malibu Bowrider 18 foot, mercruiser 4.3 ltr. 275 hours, wakeboard tower, trailer. $11,000.

250-342-0477

Rockies West Realty Independently Owned and Operated

492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC

Kim Collens

Representative

toll free: 1.877.342.3427 cell: 250.342.1671

kim@rockieswest.com www.kimcollens.com

Recipe Of The Week CHEESY PORTOBELLO AND EGG BURGERS

2 Portobello Mushrooms, 2 tbsp Boursin Herb and stems and gills removed Garlic Cheese 2 tsp Olive Oil 2 English Muffins, 2 Eggs split and toasted Brush top of mushrooms with half the oil, stem sides down, on baking sheet.

Bake in 450 degree oven until tender, about 7 minutes.

Heat remaining oil in non-stick skillet; crack eggs into skillet.

Cook, breaking yolks until whites are set and yolks are still soft, about 3 minutes.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Spread cheese over cut sides of muffins; add mushrooms and eggs; top with muffin halves.

see all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Home Of The Week Why Not Fairmont?

Family cottage in the trees on Mountainside with 4 bedrooms rustic log details, cozy wood stove, covered deck and single garage. Rustic charm makes this property a winner.

$418,000

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BOATS FOR SALE

SERVICES

Help Wanted

2005 17’ Glastron 150hp Evinrude with trailer. Beautifully maintained white boat. Bow rider. 1-203-7221753.

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

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

Radium Golf Group is now accepting applications for experienced line cooks, and servers.

Please email resume to skuffler@ radiumgolfgroup.ca or call 250270-1550.

RV Lots Fully serviced RV lots for sale, river and wetland access, 45 min. north of Radium. www. columbiariverwetlandsrvpark.ca, 250-348-2094.

SERVICES

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

250-342-5102 Shannon’s Blinds & Designs “Blinds, Drapery, retractable screen doors and more.” 250-342-5749.

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.

Strands Old House Restaurant is accepting applications for a cook/ chef experienced in fine dining, P/T bartender, kitchen help/ dishwasher and evening servers.

Apply to Tony Wood at tony@ strandsrestaurant.com or 250-3426344.

Always wanted to work at a golf course? Then this is for you.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is always looking for enthusiastic individuals, full time or part time to join our Food & Beverage, Golf Shop & Golf Course Maintenance teams.

Apply to David Sheedy at hr@fhsr. com or fax 250-345-6616.

Your husband out golfing again?

Take a Chalk Painting Workshop at THE PAINTED PORCH! Learn to create and redo your tired furniture!

Contact Teresa 250-688-0388.

Sonshine Children’s Centre is looking for a permanent full-time Early Childhood Educator to join our team starting immediately.

Please forward your resume to son_shine@telus.net .

SOLÉ DECOR N’ MORE Blinds, custom drapery, upholstery, headboards and more. Serving Calgary and The Columbia Valley area. Call Brenda at 403-861-8782 or email at: soledecor@shaw.ca www.

Studio222calgary.com.

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

services

Heartfelt Companion Services Leanne Brooks • 250-341-5683

• • • •

Enjoy kind companionship Help with transportation, errands and appointments Housekeeping, laundry Any personal and non-medical needs can be met

health & wellness

Fiona Millar, AEP Intuitive Reader

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

Peppi’s hiring part time dishwasher.

Stop by or email p.fuel@yahoo.ca.

Selkirk Cellulars & Office Supplies is seeking a P/T Sales/Telus associate, 12 hours a week to start, F/T in January. Please send your resume to info@selkirkcells.com.

Helna’s Stube is looking for a dishwasher/kitchen help. Email resume to mail@helnas.com or call 250-347-0047.

Wanted 2 F/T Restaurant Cooks, Rocky River Grill, 8888 Arrow Road, Invermere, B.C. Permanent, F/T shifts, overtime, weekends, days and evenings, $16/hour for 40 hours per week. Overtime after 40 hours.

Minimum several years experience and completion of Secondary School. DUTIES: Prepare and cook full course meals, prepare and cook individual dishes and foods, ensure quality of food portions, work with minimal supervision, prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances. Inspect Kitchens and Food service areas.

Please forward resume to Justin Atterbury by fax 250 342 8889 or email justatterbury@hotmail.com.

Seeking energetic, self-starter for an entry level position involved in all aspects of production in our modern cabinet shop and warehouse.

If you enjoy physically demanding work, possess a clean valid BC class 5 driver’s license and have a passion for keeping things organized and tidy please contact us.

Get started on a career in Cabinet Making as position could lead to an apprenticeship and advancement for suitable candidate. e-mail: info@warwick-interiors.com PH: 250-342-6264 • Fax: 250-342-3546

Look up to a higher standard with our classified ads.

Pioneer Classifieds

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

Part and Full-time Positions Available Start date – ASAP Year-round Employment Excellent Medical/Dental Benefits Food Service Supervisor Permanent, Shift

Food Counter Attendant Permanent, Shift

No education required One to two years experience required.

Nights/early mornings/weekends $12.40/hour + medical/ dental/group benefits.

No education or experience required.

All shifts available – nights/overnights/ early mornings/weekends $11.50/hour + medical/ dental/group benefits.

Apply in person or via email (timhortons.invermere@gmail.com) for both positions.

N E W S PA P E R

info@columbiavalleypioneer.com Ph: 250-341-6299

The Farside Pub is looking for cooks, prep cooks and bartenders/servers.

Apply at The Farside Pub or fax resumes to 250-342-0341.

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

Windermere home office. 403-5198268 or patyesh@gmail.com Invermere family seeks awesome nanny, two days per week, for two active and adventurous children.

250-341-7366.

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WE’RE HIRING!

Super 8 Invermere is hiring front desk, housekeeping and laundry. Competitive wages and benefits. Experience not necessary, must be able to work shift work and have own transportation.

Apply with resume to front desk 8888 Arrow Rd., or fax 250-342-8889

Summer is here, and Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is still hiring!

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is always looking for enthusiastic individuals, full time or part time, to join our team. We’re hiring: Security officers, servers, cooks, front desk attendants, RV park attendants, and housekeepers!

Bighorn Meadows Resort is currently seeking an energetic, service orientated

FRONT DESK AGENT

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

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

to join our dynamic team of professionals, full-time, year-round.

We’re looking for an individual who has strong commitment to customer service and a passion for high-quality work. Successful applicants must have proven customer service and organization skills, along with the ability to problem-solve, multi-task all while working in a fast-pace environment. Strong telephone mannerism and computer skills are a must. We offer a competitive wage, a great work environment and an opportunity to develop with our young and growing company. We are committed to extraordinary service and building our reputation as the premier luxury resort in the Columbia Valley. Located in the Village of Radium Hot Springs, our resort is centered at the heart of the Springs of Radium Golf Course.

Interested applicants for the following positions please forward your confidential resume to guestservicesmanager@bighornmeadows.com

fairmonthotsprings.com 1.800.663.4979

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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?

Fall Intake:

OUR FIRST JOB RODEO

Join our winning team!

Sept. 8 - Dec 10, 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

Wed., Aug. 19th, 4 -7 p.m.

Kicking Horse Café Do you love coffee? Do you believe work should be fun?

Would you like to saddle up with one of Canada’s Best Workplaces?

We have a number of FT and PT jobs available and are hosting our first ever Job Rodeo to connect with interested applicants in person. Stop by to meet our Employee Experience Manager, chat with KHC Employees and find out what it’s like to work at the #15 Best Workplace in Canada! We will be here to answer your questions, share a cup of coffee and accept resumes for all open jobs including: • • • • •

Barista Packaging Ninja Roasting Pipetician – yep, we made that word up!

Maintenance Technician Marketing Manager For more job details please visit www.kickinghorsecoffee.com .

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There’s more to the valley than meets the eye…

See this week's August 12th Invermere Valley Echo for:

• Interior Health eyes changes to lab services (page 1) • Government extends deadline to comment on climate action plan (page 2) • Conservative candidate Wilks sets debate requirements (page 3) • Tourism tax rate increases (page 4) • Valley rockin' blues start keeps performing (page 7) • Group helps local residents research family trees (page 10)

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Makin’ a Splash Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the Lake at this year’s Summer Splash!

Over 200 people participated in the activities offered by our amazing group of partners and volunteers. A stream of big smiles, music and sunny weather animated the beach atmosphere at James Chabot Provincial Park, stoked by our fantastic Master of Ceremonies Duncan Whittick.

Lots of lake enthusiasts got a chance to try out paddleboards with Syndicate Boardshop, enter kayak races with Columbia River Kayak & Canoe, build industriously at the watershed sand sculpture contest, craft lake stories at the comic booth, search for aquatic treasures in a hunt provided by East Kootenay Invasive Plant Council, and learn about local watershed science at Lake Windermere Ambassador’s water quality demo station. Looking forward to seeing you all again next year!

Donations from Home Hardware and Gerry’s Gelati helped make the event a success. Last but not least, big thanks goes out to our sponsor Columbia Basin Trust for their continued support for this annual event!

— Submitted by Megan Peloso, Lake Windermere Ambassadors Program Co-ordinator (Top three photos by Katie Watt/Group of children and sand sculpture contest photos submitted)

Outdoor movie night returns to Eagle Ranch

By Kevin Nimmock Pioneer Staff Theatre Under the Stars is coming back to Eagle Ranch Resort with a film that is sure to thrill superhero junkies.

On August 19th, Eagle Ranch will host a free outdoor screening of Avengers: Age of Ultron. Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate to the food bank.

“Obviously, the big winner of this is the Columbia Valley Food Bank,” said Eric Thorsteinson, the resort’s general manager. “We collected an entire half-ton truck full of non-perishable food items during our screening of Cinderella on July 22nd.”

At the Cinderella screening, 400 eager visitors, including a few young prin-

cesses in their fanciest dresses, flocked to Eagle Ranch to catch the film. This time, Mr. Thorsteinson said he is hoping to see over 600 moviegoers.

“We are moving more towards hospitality with our property,” Mr. Thorsteinson said. “We are not just a golf course, but a place where you can watch movies and listen to live music.”

On the 19th, guests can also partake in a buffet pasta dinner, allowing them to enjoy the movie from Eagle Ranch’s spacious balcony (see ad on page 12).

If movie nights continue to be very popular, Mr. Thorsteinson said the resort will look to expand their programming to bring a variety of guests to the property.

“It certainly brings out people to the property who may not golf,” he said. “In 2016, we are looking to have a big band play in August.”

To learn more about Theatre Under the Stars, visit www.eagleranchresort.com.

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Loops at Lakeside Event draw crowds STEERING FROM SWANSEA — Hang gliders and paragliders swooped down from Mt. Swansea to the shores of Lake Windermere, trying to make a landing at James Chabot Provincial Park at the 39th Annual Lakeside Event on Saturday, August 8th.

Photos by Breanne Massey.

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Artisans etch imagery of the valley The Art of Five show was held at the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) Lodge between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday August 8th. From top left to right, and down again: Laila Jensen paused for a moment to reflect on the nature that inspires her to create art; Sharlene Schofield demonstrated her ability to create artwork from fibres; Maureen Leitch had a wide range of projects revealing her interpretation of the world around her; Sherry Mallach showcased her realistic portraits and landscapes at the CPR Lodge, where she highlighted commissioned projects that have been completed.

Photos by Breanne Massey

New doctor joins Invermere Medical Clinic

By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff

decision has been coming to me, and now it’s almost true.”

Her husband, Michal Maslakski, and their children, Anthony and Anne, are lookAfter four years of life as Haligonians iming forward to working, playing and staying ported from Poland, the Maslowska family is in the East Kootenay region. coming to Invermere.

“We love doing outdoor stuff,” said Dr. Dr. Karolina Maslowska will be joining Maslowska. “My husband loves doing outthe Invermere Medical Clinic full-time this door activities and I have two kids — a sixfall starting on September 1st after leaving year-old boy and a two-year-old daughter.

Halifax, N.S. Any time we have, we do a trip outside so “When we decided to move to Canada, that they have lots of fun.” we wanted to move to B.C. because of the Dr. Maslowska added the climate was a bobeauty of the province that is so well-known nus for keeping her family healthy and active. around the world,” said Dr. Maslowska with “In Invermere, you can have fun in the a grin. “But my husband got a work offer… summer and in the winter,” she said. “I in Halifax, (then) when I read about the Practice Readiness Assessment program for EAST TO WEST — The Invermere Medical Clinic welcomes Dr. Karolina think that my family will be very happy and internationally trained physicians that was Maslowska, who has moved to Invermere from Halifax with her family. They satisfied with that.”

Photo submitted Dr. Maslowska trained at Pomeranian launched this spring, I decided to apply and, are originally from Poland.

Medical University to complete a Medical Doctor degree in Szczecin, Poland. She fortunately, I was accepted.”

Internationally-educated physicians who have completed residencies in Fam- is eager to work with everyone, but is especially interested in serving families. ily Medicine outside of Canada allows qualified doctors to work in B.C. — a pro“Overall, what I did previously was family practice and there are some things vincial pilot program known as the Practice Ready Assessment (PRA-BC), which that I enjoy more, for example, caring for children,” she said. “I really enjoy that, but I am open to the needs of the community. It depends what the community began in 2015.

“We were asked to choose the community where we would like to work after needs, and I will adjust my skills to new things.” the program, so based on my research on the Internet and the interviews that I She will accept roughly 1,500 patients and will be working full-time during had, I felt that Invermere (could be) my future home,” she said. “This is how the regular office hours at the Invermere Medical Clinic.

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FAITH

The ‘hanging gardens’ of Invermere the Creator of such a beauty, and help us admire Him. History tells us that fluorography began in the 17th century (AD), involving designers and helpers. They developed the floral industry through floral gifts for Historians in the past several occasions such as birthdays, marriage ceremowrote about the “hanging nies, wedding anniversaries, Valentine’s Day and sendgardens” of Babylon. ing off our loved ones at the time of their final services.

People of the ancient Placing wreaths at the Cenotaph is an inspiring event world had a fascination that expresses our deep sentiments and feelings for all for hanging gardens. Simiour fallen men and women in uniform. Mother’s Day larly, people of our times flowers are so very special, to be handed over affectionwho live in this valley and ately to all our beloved mothers. who come here as visitors A flower bouquet cheers people of all ages. Flower and tourists from several girls at the wedding ceremonies are a real joy for the parts of the world and othbride and the groom and they brighten up everyone’s er provinces of Canada, have a great admiration for the admiration. gardens of Invermere.

John Keats wrote: “A thing of beauty is a joy forevThe landscape of this valley attracts people from far er” and William Wordsworth made “golden daffodils” and wide. It offers a variety of pleasant experiences to immortal. The birth of Princess Diana was greeted by everyone. During the winter months, the snow-capped the people of world with flower bouquets of all sorts. mountains glitter in the rising sun and invite people to Pink rose flowers are offered for the birth of a baby behold its beauty and grandeur. Spring and summer, since pink is the colour of the babies. Lilies are special the flower gardens and the well-maintained lawns of for Christmas and Easter — they are Christian symbols every house add to the scenic beauty of this land along of virginity and chastity that make the occasions memwith the natural array of natural flowers along the high- orable and joyful. Valentine’s Day flowers are shared ways and byways. by lovers. Red roses are The District of Inoffered to the lady love.

“Flowers are a gift of Mother Earth. They are so vermere takes a legitiThornless rose flowers very pleasing to the eye and peaceful to the heart.” mate pride to maintain are a symbol of deep its flower beds and the love expressing the senhanging flower pots to timent that the heart is add colour and beauty to the town. The boating, swim- without any reservation. Yellow flowers help reduce anming, fishing, biking and hiking along with other rec- ger and resentment. White flowers uplift our spirit and reational activities add colour and vibrancy to the val- soul, symbolizing immortality. People offer white flowley, attracting hundreds and thousands of people each ers to those who are sick and suffering to convey their year and boosting our economy. great affection and love. Multicolour flowers evoke our The two world-famous hot springs are, in fact, a feelings of contentment. In a nutshell, flowers evoke vital force in welcoming tourists and visitors. feelings of happiness, joy, love, compassion, sadness While deeply attracted by these wonderful and fas- and forgiveness. All these galaxies of flowers are grown cinating spots of historical importance, I was reminded and available in the valley. of the Garden of Eden and began to think of God — British Columbia in general and Invermere in parthe architect of all these wonderful and magnificent ticular have a beautiful landscape with high and tall beauties of creation, which He has bestowed upon the mountains filled with a variety of flowers, plants, shrubs human race. and trees, along with meadows, waterways, brooks and Flowers are a gift of Mother Earth. They are so very rivers. Everything brightens our journey when we drive. pleasing to the eye and peaceful to the heart. Flowers give In fact, the valley of Invermere is a “paradise” in which freshness to the air and beauty to the landscape. As multi- to behold the wonderful gift of nature. Matthew 6:30 colour flowers decorate the abode of God, flowers of vari- reminds us: “God has clothed the earth with flowers.” ous shapes, sizes and colours spread out across the globe, Let us bless the Lord for this beauty and grandeur and this valley in particular, and decorate the earth. of our land. Let us bloom like the flowers to cheer peoThey are naturally beautiful. In fact, they lift our ple. As the fragrance of flowers invites and captivates spirits. Their fragrance is amazing. Their colour is vi- people, let our love and friendship welcome people into brant.They automatically motivate us to think of God, our company.

By Father Gabriel St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

Valley Churches

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, August 16th, 10:30 a.m.

Worship and Life Instruction, “A Summer of Miracles - From AWAKE to AWAKE.” Pastor Trevor Hagan ministering.

Lead Pastor Trevor Hagan • Associate Pastor Matt Moore 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, Invermere 1st and 3rd Sunday, 9 a.m.: All Saint’s, Edgewater 2nd Sunday, 7 p.m.: June - October at St. Peter’s Windermere Reverend Laura Hermakin 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.ca Valley Christian Assembly Sunday, 10 a.m.: Worship and Word 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. David Morton • 250-417-5017 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. • Relief Society, 11:15 a.m.

President Adam Pasowisty • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

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

Let’s Make Cancer History

www.cancer.ca

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CUSTOMER APPRECIATION

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION

$50 for 18 holes with cart

$60 for 18 holes with cart

(Not available on long weekends.)

(Not available on long weekends.)

TWILIGHT RATES

TWILIGHT RATES

AFTER 3PM 18 Holes for $44.99 - $54.99 9 Holes for $29.99 - $34.99

AFTER 3PM 18 Holes for $54.99 - $64.99 9 Holes for $34.99 - $39.99

AFTER 5PM 18 Holes for $29.99 - $34.99 9 Holes for $19.99 - $24.99

AFTER 5PM 18 Holes for $34.99 - $39.99 9 Holes for $24.99 - $29.99

Sun & Thurs. after 1pm

(Rate valid until Sept 13th)

Mon. & Weds. after 1pm

(Rate valid until Sept 13th)

MAKE IT AN EVENING: Play at Riverside or Mountainside and for an extra $10 you receive a $15 meal voucher.

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Ladies “Nine & Wine”

For $45 per person, bring your friends to Riverside Golf Course on a Wednesday for a Nine & Wine. 1 hour of instruction on a weekly topic, 9 holes of golf and a $15 voucher to Dappers Landing!