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Canal Flats mill employee airs grievances against Canfor

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff With the previously announced mass layoffs at Canal Flats mill less than a month away, one Canfor employee at the mill has come forward saying the company’s promises to make the transition as smooth as possible are not as great as they were initially made out to be.

When Canfor made the announcement about the layoffs back on February 5th, company public affairs director Corinne Stavness said the reduction would be from two shifts to one, affecting 81 Canal Flats mill employees, all of whom would be offered positions elsewhere in the company.

But according to Canfor drop sorter Daniel Bybee, that’s not quite the case.

“The reality is one production line at the sawmill, half a shift at the planer. These cuts are closer to 75 per cent in employees. Internal documents say only 55 to 60 employees will keep their jobs. This means 100 to 110 will be laid off. Those 20 extra employees are upset,” said Mr. Bybee, who has been working at the Canal Flats mill since September 2011. However, Ms. Stavness maintained that the original 81 figure is correct.

“The question around the total number of people impacted relates to the approximately 20 employees on long term disability or Worker’s Compensation Board leave. It is unclear if or when these employees will be able to return to work, and each will be dealt with on a case by case basis going forward. The number of active employees impacted is 81,” she said.

According to Mr. Bybee, “(Canfor) said a lot of good things at the time, but since then they haven’t really followed through. Some of the tradespeople are getting transfers, but the production people are having trouble.

It sounded like we (all the workers being laid off) could all get jobs at the mill in Houston (B.C.), but what they forgot to tell us was that we needed to apply the next day after the announcement, for those jobs.”

He added that the problem is compounded by the workers still not having a clear idea of just who will lose their jobs.

“We still don’t have a seniority list and, along with that, an idea of who is being kept, who is definitely not and who is on the bubble, even though it’s been eight weeks,” he said.

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No criminal record for IDPS president in trap tampering

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff An Invermere resident charged with mischief and with disguising his face (wearing a balaclava) with intent to commit an offense will not be getting a permanent criminal record after being given a conditional discharge and ordered to pay fines in court in Cranbrook last week.

Invermere Deer Protection Society (IDPS) president Devin Kazakoff had been charged with offences following a clover trap tampering incident in Kimberley in February 2014, and the case had been in Cranbrook Provincial Court ever since.

Clover traps are used to catch deer and are often used in deer culls. Mr. Kazakoff pleaded guilty to the mischief charge.

“I’m happy with the outcome,” Mr. Kazakoff told The Pioneer. “I feel the judge was fair and compassionate and I respect the court’s decision.”

Mr. Kazakoff’s tampering in February 2014 resulted in damage to four of the five clover traps being used by the City of Kimberley at the time to conduct a deer cull, which led the city to shut down its deer cull. In the ruling, Judge Ron Webb denounced the act as vandalism, but added he was encouraged that Mr. Kazakoff had apologized, shown remorse and taken responsibility for his actions.

“I’m not encouraging anybody else to act in that way. It’s not the best way to help animals,” Mr. Kazakoff told The Pioneer. “It was an act done out of frustration at the inhumane treatment of deer.”

It was a first-time offense for Mr. Kazakoff and he was ordered by Judge Webb to pay $736 to the City of Kimberley for costs incurred post-vandalism, $1,000 in restitution to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, and $1,040 in victim surcharges. Mr. Kazakoff was given a 30-day probation following the court ruling, on Wednesday April 1st, and was told he must pay the Continued on page 30 . . .

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• On Thursday, April 2nd at 5:20 p.m., the detachment received a report of a break and enter that occurred in the last two weeks in the 4000 block of Bench Road in Windermere. A door was damaged, however, nothing reported stolen.

• On Thursday, April 2nd at 6 p.m., the detachment received a report of a break and enter that happened in the past week in the 4000 block of Windermere Road. A door was damaged and two television sets and a plastic water jug were stolen.

• On Thursday, April 2nd at 9:57 p.m., the detachment received a complaint of an older Ford F150, black in colour, driving in an erratic manner in the area of Summit Drive in Panorama. Patrols were negative for the vehicle.

• On Friday, April 3rd at 4:57 a.m., the detachment received a complaint of damage done to a banquet door at the Best Western in Invermere. Staff eventually determined the damage was done by a patron of the hotel.

On police attendance later in the morning, it was determined that staff and the patron were able to come to an agreement without police involvement.

• On Friday, April 3rd at 5 p.m., police responded to an abandoned 911 call from a payphone at the Redstreak Campground in Radium. A family of four was located at the entrance and it was determined that two youngsters got bored and pretended to call Grandma. Mom and Dad had a chat with the boys.

• On Saturday, April 4th at 3 a.m., the detachment attended to a break and enter complaint at the convenience store in Edgewater. The glass portion of the door was damaged and entry was gained resulting in a small quantity of cigarettes being stolen. Anyone with information is re-

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• On Saturday, April 4th, the detachment officers were contacted to assist the ambulance personnel regarding a 11-yearold being bitten by a pit bull in Radium Hot Springs. The young person was taken to the hospital to tend to wounds. Both dog control in the valley and in Edmonton were contacted. The person walking the two dogs advised that the owner of the dog that bit the youth was from Edmonton.

• On Sunday, April 5th at 5:30 p.m., the detachment received a complaint of a single vehicle accident on Highway 95 near Brisco. A 63-year-old male driver from Alberta collided with a deer that ran out into the road. No injuries to the driver. The 2004 Buick Lesabre suffered moderate damage.

• On Monday, April 6th at 8 a.m., the detachment responded to a complaint of assault involving two female cousins from Alberta who were on holiday with friends.

The victim wat taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

The 33-year-old female suspect had departed the area in the victim’s car. The investigation resulted in charges of assault and taking a vehicle without consent being recommended.

• On Tuesday, April 7th at 3:05 a.m., the detachment responded to a single vehicle accident involving a 1999 Dodge Ram pickup off the road on Toby Creek. Police, ambulance and fire attended. The investigation revealed that the female driver had been consuming liquor. An ASD demand was read at which time the driver blew a fail. The driver’s licence was prohibited for 90 days and the vehicle was impounded for 30 days. Driver was taken to the Invermere hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

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Bantam Rockies return with silver

By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff The quest for a provincial title came to a heartbreaking end when the Windermere Valley Bantam Rockies returned to the Columbia Valley with silver.

At the Tier 4 BC Hockey Provincial Playdowns in Fraser Lake, the team — made up of 14- and 15-year-old boys from Invermere and Golden — lost 9-5 against Whistler during the semifinal game on March 18th.

“I knew the final was going to be tough and I am very proud of the effort and com- A GOLDEN EXPERIENCE —The Windermere Valley Bantam Rockies hockey team pete level of our boys,” said had an amazing string of wins in the B.C. Hockey Provincial Playdowns in March.

Photo submitted coach Darryl Turner. “To see how much we improved through the season and how ing on the first shift of the game and the momentum close we came to being a provincial championship team continued for the team when two goals by the Rockies is something the (boys) should feel special about… at were waved off in the first period. The Columbia Valley the end of the day, experiences like the one we just went boys continued to battle, but timely penalties hurt their through will be remembered for the rest of the players’ chances at winning gold.

At one point, the Rockies were down 5-1 before batlives. After all, aren’t the memories and friendships what tling back to make it 7-5. we play for?”

In the end, the team found themselves on the wrong The Bantams opened the round robin portion of the tournament against the Okanagan Champions from end of the 9-5 provincial final, despite outshooting Revelstoke, which was the only team the Rockies had Whistler 42-23 during the game.

Ultimately, the bantams came out with a sense of faced during the year and had lost 8-3 in a lopsided January affair. The boys fell behind 2-1 before fighting back respect for the game and their provincial opponents.

“The only thing we knew was that usually the teams to win 6-4. They then faced the hosting team, Fraser Lake, in front of a large and robust crowd. The Rockies representing the Lower Mainland and Okanagan are again fell behind 4-2 after one period before storming very strong as they have quite a battle to qualify for provincials,” said Mr. Turner. “Our coaching staff did our back and winning 12-6.

On the second day into the tournament, the Rockies best to make sure the boys realized and understood their went toe-to-toe against Burns Lake, coming out with an accomplishments.”

Although the loss may have felt devastating, the 8-3 triumph. The third day put the Rockies up against Houston, which allowed the team to remain undefeated Rockies have dubbed the team experience as worth more than the gold.

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Willingness to wait

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff

The Canal Flats mill layoffs are symptomatic of a bigger problem — one that’s being touched upon by recent letters to the editor.

Last week, it was Bryan Stawchyny sharing his views that privately owned banks (read: the individuals who own the banks) control global economics, while this week it’s Walter Benstead dismissing the conspiracy theory and instead putting foward his opinion that the world’s financial problems boil down to simple mismanagement. Whichever side of the debate you’re on, what both sides have in common is they’re trying to decipher what’s wrong with the current paradigm in which we’re all living and, at times, are vicitim to. Like the almost 100 Canal Flats mill employees who are soon going to find themselves without a job because the source of their livelihood is disappearing. Acccording to Canfor, the timber supply has dwindled to the point where it can no longer supply a fully functioning Canal Flats mill.

Canfor purchased the mill from Tembec in 2012 and, according to mill employee Daniel Bybee, has made $19 million profit in three years. Undoubtedly, being the forestry giant that it is, Canfor has met every forest practices code and played within the rules set out by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources. But talk to any forester and they’ll tell you there are as many loopholes as there are rules when it comes to clearcutting in B.C. If Canfor has run out of timber supply for a recently acquired mill that’s been in operation for almost a century, it begs to question if the logging rate has been a sustainable one — not only for the environment, but also for the community that has built up around it.

With all the high profit wood logged, what remains is hard to access, which invites higher costs, hence less profit — shareholders won’t be happy. According to the “time value of money” idea, any amount of money is worth more the sooner it is received. Had Canfor shown a willingness to wait and logged less, then things would be different, but the cost to shareholders has a higher value than the cost to future generations. By overvaluing short-term profit, not only have we lost a huge amount of trees (climb to any peak to get a look at the number of cutblocks peppering the mountainsides), but a community is bearing the brunt.

Legion log cabin There is no information on file about this photo of the Royal Canadian Legion Windermere District Branch building with the Cenotaph nearby. If you have any more information, email us at info@columbiavalleypioneer.com.

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Complaint still stands despite clarification Dear Editor: If I may clarify a couple points in Steve Hubrecht’s kind article on the new Fuze location (see page 35 in the April 3rd Pioneer).

Firstly, Pam and I told the owner several times over the winter of our intention to try and help them with the cause of their eviction by bringing the information to the public. Unfortunately, by the time we booked the ad, they had already moved forward with their new plans. Our support was always received with their thanks as we have always supported them.

This does not at all change the fact that the district chose to shut down the rarest of events in Inver-

mere — a new business! Silly us for thinking a food business is reasonable across the street and 100 feet from an A&W! This action could just as easily bankrupt any business.

Of course, we wish the owners every success with their new enterprise, but the the fact remains they were forced to move against their plans and face new capital expenditures and a completely new business risk, instead of a profit that should come in the third year of a new business.

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LETTERS

Dollar in, dollar out Dear Editor: Re: “Fraudulent finances control world debt,” Letter to the Editor, April 3rd Pioneer Dollar in, dollar out — that’s the way it works. If your dollar out obligations are more than your dollar in, then you have a problem. This problem can be addressed either by not paying your bills or by borrowing money. The situation is the same whether you are an individual, an organization or government. What is money?

Money is simply the mechanism by which we exchange goods, assets and services. It is not, Mr. Stawychny, an international conspiracy. The theory of our free enterprise system is that the cost of the goods, assets and labour into making a product or providing a service matches the market price. If the market price exceeds that, it is called a profit. If the proposed price exceeds the input cost, the organization becomes insolvent and does not survive. Into this equation enters borrowing money. The asset value of borrowing is time. For an individual, this may mean a car or a mortgage, which can be justified because the need is now and the prospect of expected future revenue will balance it out. For a business, there are initial capital asset costs, which can take time and future revenue to pay off.

For government, there is a difference and borrowing is not exactly the same.

The federal government of Canada and many provinces acquire debt because the revenue outflow exceeds the revenue inflow. If you consistently run year-to-year deficits of several hundred million or several billion dollars then, over the years, you accumulate hundreds of millions or multi-billions of dollars of debt. This is not borrowing for the future; this is fiscal mis-management and dumping the bill on future generations.

The money owed by the federal governments consists of treasury bills, promissory notes and Canada Savings bonds. This is not a conspiracy of “privately owned central banks.” Would you have us default on these?

Truly, Mr. Stawychny, our financial system has major flaws. There is too much “money” being generated by artificial means with no intrinsic value. Much of this had to do with Wall Street, etc. exchanging artificial financial paper within organizations and compatriots. It has been exposed in the book “The Big Short.” Perhaps one of the weaknesses is derivatives, which place bets on gambling to win or lose rather than investing in corporations doing a needed job.

Hey, the system is not perfect, but blaming it on some international conspiracy does not allow for correction of the specific flaws that need to be addressed.

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Shocked about social media policy Though I have no expectation of privacy as I pen my words for the public eye, I do have a right to privacy in my personal electronic communications. A right most people would expect.

Not so, if you read the current Rocky Mountain School District (SD6) proposed Social Media Policy (Policy 6200). As I understand, it gives the school district the right to review any and all personal electronic communications of educators. It prevents parental supervision of social media, if that parent is also a teacher.

It states that breaches in the policy can result in termination. It fails to include any process by which this unfolds, and no allegation is necessary. Despite some legitimate and much needed clarity, it simply goes too far.

Although it is standard in this electronic age for organizations to have a social media policy, I assure you a quick Google search reveals that the proposed SD6 Policy 6200 is not standard in its content.

It is my opinion that this proposed policy would

contribute to a culture of mistrust, and is an infringement on the personal autonomy of our educators. I feel strongly that a culture of mistrust threatens the quality of education that can be delivered. Perhaps I am utopic, but I believe it is possible to develop a culture of education that fosters inquiry, respect, passion, trust and love — for educators and students.

To our educators: Have you received an independent legal opinion of the implications of this policy?

Advocate for your autonomy in your personal electronic communications.

To members of the community: Please read this policy, and participate in the discussion. Our children, and the culture in which they are educated depend on it.

To the policy makers: Please consider revisions to liberate the personal autonomy of the teachers, while clarifying expectations in the online community to require digital citizenship.

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Slo-pitch registration now open

By Lizzie Midyette Special to The Pioneer Registration is now available for the Invermere Slo-Pitch League, with Columbia Valley Recreation offering an adult co-ed league that plays on Tuesdays and Thursdays, in addition to the men’s slo-pitch league on Wednesday nights — all at the Invermere ball park near the crossroads.

“They are looking fabulous,” said league co-ordinator Darla Spiry. “The regional district has done a beautiful job on them in the last couple of years.”

Darla, an activity and recreation worker with a strong background in recreation planning, is wellaware of the benefits that slo-pitch can bring to a participant, from increasing fitness and getting some regular exercise, to engaging in some friendly competition and socializing with individuals who want to let loose a little after a long day at work.

Darla helps co-ordinate a total of sixteen teams, with up to 300 individuals from Canal Flats to Brisco and everywhere in between.

Team captains must register their teams and individual players through the Slo-Pitch National website at www.slo-pitch.com.

Register by selecting BC/Yukon as the province, then select the Invermere league. Team captains must enter their team name as well as individual player names and emails. Players will then be emailed waivers to sign.

The league starts in early May so teams have a few more weeks to register.

The first team captains’ meeting takes place on Wednesday, April 15th at 7 p.m. at the Best Western Invermere Inn at which time registration fees can be collected.

“Stacy at the Invermere Inn has been kind enough to loan the meeting room,” said Darla.

There is also an appetite to start a women’s fastpitch team. While the numbers of individuals interested could not sustain a league in the valley, there are established teams in communities as close as Banff and as far away as Spokane, WA, and Missoula, MT, the team could travel to.

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An introduction to Invermere

. . . ‘RCMP’ from page 4 Are you maybe looking for some extra cash so some people you call friends can take your hardearned cash in a friendly game of poker at the Legion on Thursday?

(Friendly until Zoran raises the roof on a ruling.) Sorry, I vented in public. If any of these peak your interest, I have a solution. The detachment is looking for three more Guards or Matrons.

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home province and this was my payback for being away so long. I’m actually a Kamloops native.

The familiar sight of the Columbia Valley surfaced shortly after and I breathed a sigh of relief at moving I artfully packed up my car with the clutter of daily necessities — books, clothes, notepads, a camslightly closer to home.

As the mild winter months give way to summer, I era and a computer, sports equipment, appliances for will fondly remember the start of the season as a new the kitchen and an obscene amount of shoes.

Then, I smiled instinctively about the 11 hour beginning in Invermere.

But I have learned three important lessons since my and 20 minute journey from Fort Qu’Appelle, SK to Invermere, B.C. to start working at the newspaper. arrival: the community of Invermere is a hidden gem of B.C. with plenty of compassionate, hardworking and The nomadic lifestyle of being a reporter pleases me greatly and I settled into the driver’s seat, ready interesting people; the community is proud of the great Breanne Massey services and programs that are available to many of the to open the next chapter of my career.

My soul was immediately happy as soon as the sight of the blue residents; and the newspaper is constantly looking for quality stories mountains pierced through the sky while I watched eagerly out the about people and events from all over the East Kootenay region.

I will be out and about in the community looking for news car windows, but my stomach was not — I was almost carsick on the drive down. Instead of pulling over to yack, I focused on the with this being my first week on the job, so please don’t hesitate to fact that the brightly coloured green trees were quickly sprinting contact me with story ideas or stop by the office to say hi.

You can contact me at 250-341-6299 or email breanne@copast my Santa Fe. It had been a two-and-a-half-long year wait to return to my lumbiavalleypioneer.com and breanne@invermerevalleyecho.com.

By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff

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Residents reach out to rescued dog When they first received him, he was extraordinarily shy, never the least bit ag“The first time we let gressive, and his tail could him off the leash, like a thoronly be found between his oughbred, he just ran and legs. However, despite his ran and ran.” reticence and seemingly poor Such was the time when condition, local veterinarian Oliver, an Irish Wolfhound, Dr. Mark Zehnder assessed likely felt his first rush of his health to be in relatively freedom. Jocelyn Brunner good order. In addressing recounted this story when his then stick-thin frame, discussing the most recent Dr. Zehnder recommended addition to her already large a daily feeding regime of RECOVERED RESCUE — Oliver, a rescue dog seized family. With a husband, three nine canola oil-covered cups from the Alberta property where more than 200 abused daughters (aged 7, 5 and 3), of food (the oil to accelerdogs were discovered earlier this year, has found health 25 chickens, two cats, and a ate weight gain); three more and a home in Invermere.

Photos submitted golden-aged Airedale, Oliver than the Irish Wolfhound was nonetheless welcomed with wide-open arms. average. Eight weeks of care later, Oliver is 30 pounds Oliver was among the 201 distressed dogs removed heavier and his food intake is down to normal levels. from April Irving’s property in Milk River, Alberta in Still, though, at roughly 110 pounds, he is smaller than January. The living conditions for the dogs were dev- his breed’s average. Whether he will continue to grow is astating and, as many may recall, made national news. hard to say. His precise age is unknown, but thought to Over the winter holidays, when authorities performed be somewhere between one and two. their initial raid, sadly they found several deceased dogs Oliver’s most dramatic improvement is in his spirits. among the many that were seAlready, a strong bond has formed verely malnourished (criminal between Oliver and the Brunner charges were eventually laid). children. Ireland, the eldest daughThankfully, organizations ter, lets him out of his pen every like the Alberta Animal Rescue morning with Oliver trotting for as Crew Society (AARCS), and the long as he can beside her. His tail Global Animal Lovers Society is often found wagging, and he has (GALS) exist for the sole purpose become much more playful and of rescuing, fostering, and findpuppy-like; hide-and-seek being a ing suitable people willing to emfavourite game. brace animals like Oliver. GALS, But even with all of his progwhich was proudly founded by ress, there is still room for imInvermere resident Cindy Hopper, adopted Oliver from provement. Around strangers, Oliver will revert to being AARCS and subsequently fostered him at the local Ran- nervous and shy. “One time,” Jocelyn recalled, “I took cho Relaxo Dog Boarding Centre. Once Oliver’s overall him for a walk to pick up my car from the mechanic, and mental and physical health proved sufficient for private he wouldn’t even go near the workers. In new situations, care, the Brunners took possession. he still doesn’t do well and gets super stressed. Given the For Jocelyn, that day in mid-February could not amount of progress he’s made though, I am sure, with have come sooner. Ever since first seeing his picture on time, he’ll grow more comfortable around strangers.” the AARCS website, they knew they wanted him. Male Overall, adopting Oliver has changed the BrunIrish Wolfhounds have an average weight between 140 ners’ view on pet ownership. Although they have always and 180 pounds, and thus require a lot of living space. been dog owners, they’ve never adopted a rescue dog.

The Brunners live on an acre and a half, and immediately Now, Jocelyn says they “wouldn’t think of doing it any knew that a perfect union was in the cards. other way.”

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What’s Happening in the Columbia Valley

Music • visual arts • dining • Bar Scene • entertainment • performance ARTS ICE OUT WINNERS

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CROSS-PROMOTION

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Happy hunting The Easter long weekend is always a happy one in the Columbia Valley, as kids collect their chocolate supply for the year and everyone enjoys the beginning of spring.

Turn to pages 28 and 29 for more photos.

Photo by Kristin McCauley

Out & About Your weekly guide to what’s happening around the Columbia Valley Page 13

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Student brings art to life

By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff Bryce Nicholas-Hall is still astonished his artwork will be framed and displayed at Pynelogs Cultural Centre in honour of the 10th annual Art From The Heart exhibition.

The eight-year-old Columbia Valley boy, who is a Grade 3 student at Eileen Madson Primary School, was handpicked as the selected poster artist for this year’s exhibit by the Columbia Valley Arts council and Pixel Planet graphic designer, Will McKenzie from 20 applicants at five competing schools.

But Bryce says the most important part of the competition was working with his classmates and developing skills as an artist in a collaborative effort.

“Mine was different than some of the other pictures,” said Bryce, “because mine was the only deer. I like deer.”

The silhouette of a deer has been brought to life through the use of vibrantly coloured pink paints surrounding it in the background.

“I’m going to give it to my Grandma when I get it back because she doesn’t have very much art at her house,” said Bryce. “I feel happy about it.”

“It’s like a prize and a thank you,” said Natalie Ruby, Columbia Valley Arts spokesperson. “It’s also the image we put on our posters and invites — it’s kind of the face for Art From The Heart this year. The other 19 are showcased in frames at Pynelogs beside it until 4 p.m. on April 26th.”

The selected poster artist gets to keep his art project after it has been framed and displayed at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, unlike the other 19 student contributions that are sold off through a silent auction. Kids from each of the five participating schools made the art projects that have been framed to help raise money through the silent

auction to cover the cost of the exhibition for the Columbia Valley Arts council.

“The kids knew in advance that they may not get to keep their pieces,” said Ms. Ruby. “The students got to help out with fundraising, so they submit it knowing that only one person gets to keep their picture as a prize. We have found that the kids are excited to see their work framed because it makes them feel like a professional artist.”

There are over 675 art projects on display from primary school students from Eileen Madson Primary School, JA Laird Elementary School, Edgewater Elementary School, Martin Morigeau Elementary School and Windermere Elementary School.

The theme of this year’s art show is focused on highlighting art from the classroom. It was inspired by a desire to focus on the enhancement of children’s art.

“We really wanted to bring it back to the basics,” said Ms. Ruby, while pointing out that Bryce’s medium stood out for its brightly coloured background. “I like the colour and animal he chose, but the show is all about bringing art out from the classroom. All 675 projects are absolutely fantastic.”

The Art From The Heart show marks the opening of the Pynelogs exhibitions that will be on display throughout the summer.

“It’s a really fun community event to promote art in our kids because Invermere is a very art-based community so seeing it in our own kids is really exciting,” said Ms. Ruby. “It’s a great way to celebrate art and start the season off with Pynelogs. It’s the first show so it’s exciting.”

The opening night for Art From The Heart will be between 5:30 and 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 11th at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, and there will be refreshments, entertainment and a silent auction. For more information, call 250342-4423.

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By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff Betting on a horse is not a complicated wager, but the quirks of long-standing residents in the Columbia Valley have put an interesting spin on gambling. Avid gamblers, environmental stewards and lake lovers have recently wrapped up an annual competition to guess when the ice on Lake Windermere would melt.

The lauded community wager has presented a unique opportunity for bets to be made and participants to compete for a purse of $200 each.

“We’ve been doing it for many years — I don’t even know how many, but it’s been a lot,” said Harold Hazelaar, president of Lake Windermere District Lions Club. “Annually, people can buy a ticket to guess a date and time when the ice is expected to be gone from where the Lakeside Pub used to be, just to the point, Fort Point. That’s the portion of ice that we’re

dealing with.”

Sue Crowley, Amanda Strebakowsi, Alex Prowse, Lisa Tristram and Janine Hazelaar have been crowned this year’s five new winners for the Ice Out wager.

“It’s a $1,000 prize for the person who is closest in their guess, but this year there were five people who all guessed to the clock,” said Mr. Hazelaar. “The five are splitting the $1,000.”

Placing bets on the bitter end of the winter weather conditions dates back even further in time than Mr. Hazelaar can recall, but now the wager is a well-loved Columbia Valley tradition because the $2 buy-in goes to a good cause. After selling up to 3,000 tickets for the ice out wager annually, Mr. Hazelaar and his peers at the Lake Windermere District Lions Club help to ensure the proceeds from the bet go back into the community, including two $2,000 annual scholarships and a $500 Student Citizen of the Year Award in June.

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

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Please limit your submission to 30 words.

Priority is given to one-off events, so weekly events may only run occasionally.

Friday, April 10th • 4 - 6 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre (SYC) Graphic design program. Must pre-register. Email summit. centre@gmail.com or call 250-342-3033.

• 7:30 p.m.: Ian Tamblyn at Pynelogs. Tickets are available at Tiffany’s Thredz and at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre before the event and at the door.

Saturday, April 11th • 3 - 7 p.m.: Tabletop Day, hosted by Main Street Fun & Games. Admission by donation. At the Invermere Community Hall.

• 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Art from the Heart, artist opening event at Pynelogs Art Gallery.

• 7:30 p.m.: SYC Movie and popcorn night.

Sunday, April 12th • Closing Day for Panorama.

Monday, April 13th • 4 - 5:30 p.m.: SYC Employment Readiness program.

Must pre-register. Email summit.centre@gmail.com or call 250-342-3033.

• 6 - 7:30 p.m.: SYC Skills for life program.

Tuesday, April 14th • 4 - 5:30 p.m.: SYC Employment Readiness program.

Must pre-register. Email summit.centre@gmail.com or call 250-342-3033.

• 5:30 p.m.: SYC Youth focus meeting.

• 6 - 7:30 p.m.: SYC Skills for life program.

• 7 p.m.: Cinefest at Pynelogs. Tickets $10 at the door.

Wednesday, April 15th • 10 - 11 a.m.: Preschoolers and Parents, Plant and Play.

Runs every Wednesday morning for 6 weeks. Ends May 13th. By donation, pre-registration requested. www. groundswellnetwork.ca • 12 - 1 p.m.: Valley Gogo Sisters meet at Columbia Garden Village Activity room.

• 4 - 5:30 p.m.: SYC Employment Readiness program.

Must pre-register. Email summit.centre@gmail.com or call 250-342-3033.

• 6 - 7:30 p.m.: SYC Skills for life program.

• 7:30 p.m.: SYC Parent Advisory board meeting.

Thursday, April 16th • 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphic design program. Must preregister. Email summit.centre@gmail.com or call 250-342-3033.

• 4 - 8 p.m.: SYC open gym.

• 6 p.m.: Village Arts AGM. 409-2 12th Ave, Invermere, 250-342-6151.

Must pre-register. Email summit.centre@gmail.com or call 250-342-3033.

• 6 - 7:30 p.m.: SYC Skills for life program.

Tuesday, April 21st • 4 - 5:30 p.m.: SYC Employment Readiness program.

Must pre-register. Email summit.centre@gmail.com or call 250-342-3033.

• 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Cooking workshop.

• 6 - 7:30 p.m.: SYC Skills for life program.

• 6:30 - 8:30p.m.: SYC Opt night. Have one of your Youth workers accompany you to the clinic and assist you with the resources you need.

• 7:30 - 9 p.m.: Symphony of Soil movie night at DTSS. For more information email info@groundswellnetwork. ca or phone 250-342-3337.

Wednesday, April 22nd

• 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphic design program. Must preregister. Email summit.centre@gmail.com or call 250-342-3033.

• 10 - 11 a.m.: Preschoolers and Parents, Plant and Play.

Runs every Wednesday morning for 6 weeks. Ends May 13th. By donation, pre-registration requested. www. groundswellnetwork.ca.

• 4 - 5:30 p.m.: SYC Employment Readiness program.

Must pre-register. Email summit.centre@gmail.com or call 250-342-3033.

• 6 - 7:30 p.m.: SYC Skills for life program.

Saturday, April 18th

Thursday, April 23rd

• 9 a.m - 1 p.m.: CV Cycling Society annual bike swap at the Invermere Community Center. Bring in bikes and gear at 9:30 - 11 a.m. Toonie charge to bring in gear. Sale is from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Pick up money and/or unsold gear at 1 p.m.

• 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Artym Gallery shows Maya Eventov and friends exhibition until April 24th.

• 7:00 p.m.: SYC Movie and popcorn night.

• 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.: Galarama at Edgewater Community Hall. $15 a ticket, available at Pip’s in Edgewater, Bird’s Eye Boutique in Radium and the Blue Dog in Invermere.

Bus transportation is available from Invermere to Edgewater and back. For more information call 250270-0340 or go to facebook under ERS Events.

• 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphic design program. Must preregister. Email summit.centre@gmail.com or call 250342-3033.

• 4 - 8 p.m.: SYC open gym.

Friday, April 17th

Monday, April 20th • 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Invermere Rollbots will be hosting a women’s clothing swap on April 25th. Calling for donations of good quality, clean, women’s spring and summer clothing. They can be dropped off April 20th24th at Her Public in Invermere.

• 4 - 5:30 p.m.: SYC Employment Readiness program.

Friday, April 24th • 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphic design program. Must preregister. Email summit.centre@gmail.com or call 250342-3033.

Invermere Library Hours • Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Radium Hot Springs Library Hours • Tuesday: 6 - 8 p.m.

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April 10, 2015

Aurora Borealis: science in the sky geek zone

By Rob Orchiston Pioneer Columnist Over Easter weekend, my daughter, Aurora, and I went on an Aurora Borealis hunting expedition in Yellowknife. On the night we arrived in “Spectacular Northwest Territories,” the northern lights put on a shimmering green show, swirling around in waves, blankets and superhighways of light stretching between horizons. The NWT welcome sure lived up to the moniker on the polar bear-shaped licence plate: “spectacular.”

Here in Invermere, I’ve been lucky enough to see patches of green glow in the north from Jumbo hut and my backyard in Invermere as well as the motherland, New Zealand. So what can we discover from science to maximize our chances of enjoying these light shows?

1. Location location: In Canada, the place with the most frequent and intense Aurora is the Auroral zone, a band of latitude about five degrees wide (500 kilometres) that circles the poles of our planet. Northern communities like Yellowknife sit right under this band.

Imagine a halo sitting centred around the magnetic pole.

As charged particles from the sun, known as solar wind, strike Earth’s magnetic field, which sprays out the top and bottom of the planet like an invisible volcano, they excite molecules such as nitrogen and oxygen in the upper atmosphere, giving off different colours of light.

2. Solar activity: The sun is not a static beast and

taken around the globe to get a foremore like a bubbling pot of rolled cast of magnetic activity. Before the oats sometimes shooting out flares days of automated readings, I spent known as a coronal mass ejection. a summer working as a science techSpecial equipment on Earth can denician in Antarctica in 1996-1997 tect visible spots on the sun, which and took such geomagnetic readtell us when these ejections are ocings weekly using special sensitive curring. So we know that light only equipment, which were fed into a takes about nine minutes to reach global database. More intense geoEarth from the sun, but the parmagnetic storms will result in seeing ticles that cause the Aurora travel the Aurora further away from the the 150 million kilometres to earth poles, perhaps even into the Southin about 15 hours, so we can get ern states or Australia. a 15-hour heads up that a solar 6. Time of night: The peak storm has occurred and we’re about Aurora intensity is around geomagto get slammed with charged parAurora Borealis in Yellowknife netic midnight, which is about one ticles. About every 10 years, these flares can be big enough to disrupt satellite communica- hour before geographic midnight (due to the five degree tions or damage electrical power grids on earth. A service tilt in the axis of the magnetic pole compared to the axis such as www.spaceweathertext.com can alert you when that the earth spins on). However you might see an Auflares are occurring so you can get your camera ready and rora at any time of night.

7. Dark sky: Obviously, winter can be a good time to get to a good place to view Auroras.

3. Clear sky: Obviously certain seasons in some lo- view Auroras as we get a lot of darkness. A full moon may wash out the Aurora so try and avoid that (visit http:// cations are more likely to have overcast skies.

4. A big horizon: We are surrounded by the fabulous bit.ly/1abKE3u for a moon phase calendar). Try a calPurcells and Rockies, but they reduce our sky view. On top of endar such as http://cleardarksky.com/c/InvrmrBCkey. a mountain or wide open flat place is usually a good place to html?1 to find good viewing nights. The Aurora is happening all the time to some extent, but it’s too faint to see see big sky, and in Invermere, a view to the north is helpful.

5. Geomagnetic activity on your planet: Earth’s during daylight. In the summer in the polar regions, it is magnetic field also isn’t static and fluctuates in intensity. light all the time so summer solstice is a time to avoid as The more intense fields known as geomagnetic storms the geomagnetic midnight is still broad daylight. You also are likely to be accompanied by better Aurora viewing. want to get away from city lights, perhaps 10 kilometres About 30 minutes ahead, scientists can predict these mea- or 50 kilometres from big cities like Calgary.

Questions or corrections? Email geek.zone.echo@gmail.com. surements known as Kp index, by averaging out readings

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Cheap oil: but at what cost?

Fresh old ideas

By Arnold Malone Pioneer Columnist

In recent months, refuelling my car has made me giggle. Perhaps it was the pricing of fuel that allowed Albert Einstein to develop the Theory of Relativity. When fuel prices were rising towards a dollar a litre, it was easy to find someone who would mutter in horror, “One day gasoline will be a dollar a litre.” Today, fuel feels relatively cheap when just a short while ago it was relatively expensive.

Cheap fuel is, however, a disadvantage masquerading as an advantage.

Cheaper fuel has an environmental cost. People are driving more. Already U.S. data has demonstrated that the volume of fuel being used is rising.

Bloomberg Business Magazine reported in January, 2015 that “... people are now driving more and buying more cars and trucks.”

Cheap fuel is shrinking our national economy. True, manufacturing is advantaged, but the net is a diminished gross national product. While some sectors are improved, the overall result is a loss for the nation. A loss of wealth means, as it always does, that there is less opportunity for programs and individual assistance. Stock markets have also become more volatile.

Perhaps the greatest disadvantage of cheap fuel is that pressure has been lifted from the auto industry to produce fuel-efficient cars. Just ten years ago, car ads were about zero to sixty in the fewest seconds and big horsepower — then along came the high price of fuel. This past summer, auto sales ads were highlighting fuel efficiency, so much so that the three North American truck manufactures each claimed that their half-ton trucks were besting the others for fuel efficiency. If you are watching carefully, you will note that since cheap oil arrived, there is an increase in the promotion of trucks and muscle cars. We appear to be returning to those ads that promote power and speed.

The Los Angeles Times reported that, in November 2012, Prius was the top-selling car in California. This past November, Prius, Ford C-Max, Chevy Volt and Honda Hybrid sales dropped by double digits. At the same time, sales of pickup trucks and SUVs increased by 10 per cent. New cars last for an average of 16 years, so any change towards gas-guzzlers will impact for more than just a year or so.

One year ago at the Detroit Auto Show, the emphasis was on fuel efficiency. Just weeks ago, at the same show, the major displays were highlighting the muscle cars. Cadillac was featuring a 600 horsepower car. As if somebody needed one. A commuter train has 800 horsepower and it moves hundreds of people.

To restate what I have written before: oil, left alone, does not pollute. It is only when it is used that pollution occurs. The auto industry is turning away from its responsibility to research and deliver fuel-efficient vehicles. What a shame.

Cheap oil undervalues a depleting resource. Given that oil is not regenerated, and irrespective of our desire to use alternative fuels in vehicles, oil will continue to be a large part of our daily lives. Your home is full of oil products.

So is the structure of your car as well as many other manufactured items. From the nose cone on the space shuttle to the pen you write with, oil is the primary ingredient for many products. If oil is to be used for generations to come, then we cannot treat it as if there was an infinite supply. Higher costs do protect supply.

The automobile produces 22 per cent of the world’s pollution. That is enough to oblige us to seek alternative fuels or greater efficiency for running vehicles or heating homes, factories and offices.

Cheap oil is a comfort blanket, but it hidess whole lot of other issues.

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

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

NOTICE

of Watermain Flushing The municipality will be flushing its community water system starting the week of April 6th for the next 8 weeks. This program, carried out twice yearly, is necessary to maintain the quality of our water supply. There may be some short interruptions in the water service and temporary discoloration of water as a result of the sediment and organic materials that are being flushed from the water mains. During this period, disinfection by chlorination will be continued. To assist the Public Works Department during the flushing operation, users are advised that if they are experiencing persistent discoloration or odour problems with the water, to immediately notify the Municipal Office and explain the nature of the problem.

The District apologizes for any inconveniences caused by this operation. For further information, please telephone the municipal office at 250-342-9281.

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Eating healthy with oil and fats Natural Health

By Dr. Mike Baker Pioneer Columnist I’ve recently had a lot of questions regarding cooking oils, so I thought I’d shed a little light on which fats/oils are safe to cook with, and which are not.

When it comes to fat there are basically two types: saturated and unsaturated. Saturated fats are high in saturated fatty acids — tiny chains of carbon molecules that are packed closely together. This quality means the fat is solid at room temperature. Examples of fats rich in saturated fatty acids are coconut oil, butter, ghee, lard, and palm oil. Ghee is an alternative to butter and is suitable for people intolerant to lactose or sensitive to dairy proteins like Casein.

Unsaturated fatty acids have carbon chains that are bent at all sorts of different angles and don’t pack together very well. Because of this, these fats are liquid at room temperature. Some common examples include: olive oil, vegetable oil and grapeseed oil.

Saturated fats are more temperature stable than unsaturated fats. This means that at high temperatures, saturated fats do not oxidize as readily as unsaturated fats. When exAN EXCLUSIVE NEW LAKE VIEW & LAKE ACCESS COMMUNITY

posed to high temperatures (or even UV light), unsaturated fats become oxidized and toxic to humans. As I wrote in my last column, oxidized fats can damage blood vessels and lead to plaque formation. We’ve all smelled rancid fats before… did you know that rancid fats are associated with increased risk of neurological disease, heart disease and cancer?

Both saturated and unsaturated fats are needed for a well-balanced diet. Saturated fats help our body make cholesterol and hormones, while unsaturated fats like omega three fatty acids keep our brains healthy and reduce inflammation. When it comes to eating and cooking with fats there are some very simple rules to follow: • Avoid highly processed, man-made fats like margarine (transfats), and highly refined oils that use chemicals like hexane for extraction.

• Oils that are commonly processed with hexane include: grapeseed, canola, safflower and sunflower oil, and vegetable oils.

• To avoid hexanes and other harmful solvents, choose cold-pressed oils.

• Choose organic fats.

• Many pesticides are fat soluble and are concentrated in fats.

• Store them properly.

• Buy small bottles of oil. They run out sooner, meaning you’ll use them before they go rancid.

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. . . ‘Eating’ from previous page • Opaque, glass bottles protect the oil from harmful UV rays.

• Store oils in a cool dark cupboard to protect them from heat.

• Cook with solid fats and save liquid oils for salad dressings.

The things I want you to take away from this are: oils are essential for health, but they should be treated and consumed carefully.

Liquid oils are extremely fragile and, if exposed to high heat or UV rays, can be harmful to our health.

Generally, most liquid oils are safe to consume as long as they are organic, cold pressed, come in an opaque glass bottle, and are stored in a cool, dark place. If it were up to me, I would choose organic ghee or coconut oil to cook with and I would make salad dressings with cold-pressed, organic olive oil.

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

Know your shoreline values Watershed Wanderings

By Megan Peloso Pioneer Columnist Shorelines are the narrow strips of land located along water bodies. Some call them corridors of blue and green with a value of gold because they are so important to our economy.

Lake Windermere shoreline spans 36 kilometres. Along the perimeter, the lakefront transforms into parks, marinas, wetlands, waterfront cabins, cliff bluffs, as well as cobble and sandy beaches. Most of the lakeshore is developed, while natural landscapes account for about a third of the shoreline. Since remaining natural lakeshores are home to fish and wildlife, and are likely to be more sensitive to disturbance than other areas, a tool was needed to help assess impacts and protect critical shoreline habitat.

What is SHIM? In 2006, Lake Windermere was chosen to undergo a project called Sensitive Habi-

tat Inventory Mapping (SHIM).

Using video technology, a Global Positioning System (GPS), and habitat assessments for fish and wildlife, the East Kootenay Integrated Lake Management Partnership was able to indicate ecological values along the lakeshore.

Portions of the shoreline coded red or orange have “very high” or “high” existing ecological values and are recommended for conservation use. They include creek mouths, contiguous wetlands, natural grassland, cliffs/ bluffs, gravel/cobble areas, areas of high productivity, and remnant natural areas. This information is housed on the Community Mapping Network website (www.cmnbc.ca — search “Lake Windermere” in the database). Lake Windermere’s SHIM report has since been used as a template for developing shoreline management guidelines for eight other lakes across the East Kootenay region.

How is it used?

SHIM is used by regulatory agencies to implement Official Community Plans and the Lake Windermere Management Plan.

According to local habitat biologist Peter Holmes (Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations), applications for development within areas of high ecological value and sensitivity go through more detailed assessments to ensure habitat is not compromised. Activities such as the removal of aquatic vegetation, depositing fill, creating beaches or dredging are not typically permitted in these areas. Within its jurisdiction, the Regional District of East Kootenay requires a development permit for these sensitive areas — 15 metres upland and 30 metres into the lake. We all prize that magical place where the water meets the land. It’s the gateway to the water activities we love. SHIM is a valuable resource that can, along with the Lake Windermere Management Plan and Official Community Plan for Invermere and Windermere, help guide future decisions to maintain both economic and natural values of shoreline by setting high standards for important fish and wildlife habitat.

Megan Peloso is the Program Co-ordinator for the Lake Windermere Ambassadors. Email info@lakeambassadors.ca or call the office at 250-341-6898.

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Puppy Love 4 Would like to send a big thank you to everyone who helped to raise $10,300 for GALS on February 14th!

Thank you to our tattoo artists who donated their time!

Ladies Night Out Friday April 17

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$120 per person includes 30 minute mini pedi (mini polish to go) 30 minute Hair Style 30 minute Makeup Application Dinner at Elements Grill (set menu)

Grab bags for the first 6 people to book!

Take home gift bags for everybody Draw prize worth a total of $5o0.00 15% off everything in store Complimentary Appetizers & Wine

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Columbia Valley Trading Co. Cottage Concierge Craig Smith and Sarah Eastick Dave’s Hot Pepper Jellies Elkhorn Lodge Fern Petras – Stitched By Fern First Impressions (Cranbrook) Fitchie’s Fuzz Fort Steele Heritage Town Fubuki Sushi Fumiko Ando Fusion Wellness Spa Fuze Gary Dace Geoff Hill – MaxWell Realty Gisele Santucci Her Public High Altitude Therapy Higher Ground Downtown Hillbilly Hard Wear Hot Shots Cafe Huckleberry’s Restaurant Inside Edge Jennico Just 4 Pets Kicking Horse Coffee Kyle Burley – Crossroads Collective Laurie Lesmeister Local View Printing Lordco Louisa Powell Mariko Sembo Mieka Panorama Ski Village Plain Wayne and Jane

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Pure Massage Pynelogs Café Radermacher Chiropractic Richard Graham – Wapiti Farrier Service Rising Star Stables Rock Works Landscaping Saffire Bead and Flameworks Sheenah King Sign Artists Sophie’s Original Choice Soulage Massage Spur Valley Golf Course Strand’s Old House Restaurant Syndicate Boardshop Tamela Hart Teresa Rogal The Painted Porch The Paw Shop The Playpen The Resort Course The Ridge at Copper Point Golf Club The Trading Post Tim Hortons Toby Creek Adventures Toshimi Sembo Valley Fitness Centre

Many thanks to the musicians who donated their time: • • • • •

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And a special Thank You to all of our volunteers!

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YOUR MONEY

How Canada can benefit from a low dollar Though there are some aspects of the Canadian economy that will be impacted negatively by a low dollar. Others stand to benefit. Here, we examine a few.

Exporters A low dollar helps our exporters by making Canadianmade products cheaper in certain foreign markets. For example, Canada exports more than $330 billion worth of goods and services to the U.S. With the greenback valued at over 20 per cent more than the loonie, expensive American dollars can buy more Canadian goods. If our dollar stays low by comparison, over time, the manufacturing sector in Canada should grow.

In America, the opposite effect could occur. While the high U.S. dollar boosts consumers’ purchasing power by making imports cheaper, it also acts as a drag on their exports. Further, an expensive dollar could cause the earnings of many U.S. multinational companies to suffer. Considering that most of America’s large companies are multinational, such as Coca Cola and McDonald’s, the effect could be noticeable.

In addition to allowing for more product sales, many Canadian exporters stand to earn higher returns. For example, dairy producer Saputo sells about 50 per cent of its product within Canada, and exports the remaining 50 per cent elsewhere.

A low dollar is revenue neutral in Canada, but will result in higher returns on their international sales.

Retailers A cheap loonie tends to encourage people to shop in Canada. Not only does it discourage Canadians from crossborder shopping, a low loonie tends to lure price-savvy U.S. consumers north. After all, everybody likes a deal.

Attracting more shopping dollars will be beneficial.

Not only do American shoppers spend money in our stores, they also visit our restaurants, stay in our hotels and entertain themselves, pumping more money into our economy.

Vacationers Just like with shopping, a low dollar will cause American travellers to consider Canada for their next vacation, and inspire Canadians to holiday in their own country.

Airports Over the past several years, many Canadians have grown accustomed to flying out of airports in America to save a few bucks. An expensive U.S. dollar has already began to reverse that trend by making our airlines more competitive. This could also have the effect of expanding our airports to include more flights, hiring more people and higher sales for retailers within airports.

Film industry The film industry has a long history of using Canadian cities and landscapes in place of American. To the eye, the difference is imperceptible. To a movie’s budget, however,

a cheaper loonie helps to lower production costs, creating a better bottom line. By today’s standards, major Hollywood blockbusters routinely cost upwards of $200 million.

Among other projects, an HBO miniseries about Lewis and Clark, produced by Tom Hanks, Edward Norton and Brad Pitt, is set to be filmed in Alberta this year. Last year’s smash hit Interstellar was also partially filmed in Canada.

Secondary real estate Currency rates can play a big factor in foreigners looking to buy investment or vacation property in Canada. If the Canadian dollar has depreciated against a potential buyer’s currency, the effect is similar to a price reduction, making Canadian real estate look more attractive.

For example, when Canadian and U.S. dollars were at par, a $500,000 house in Canada would cost an American $500,000 U.S. dollars. Nowadays, the same house would cost an American 20 per cent less, with the Canadian sellers still realizing their $500,000 sale price.

Final thoughts By most accounts, manufacturing, exporting and tourism are three of the top aspects of the Canadian economy that stand to benefit from a low dollar. As a vacation destination, the Columbia Valley could benefit from increased tourism this year, from both Canadians and foreign visitors. Let’s hope they open their wallets and pump some cheap Canadian dollars into our economy.

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A shiny, happy water solution

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

By Pioneer Staff Shelley Ford has started a new business in the Columbia Valley. Through her company, Shiny Water for Health, customers are able to purchase one of the safest and most certified water filter pitchers on the market today. The pitcher is unique because the Cerra system not only eliminates impurities from the water but “even more importantly,” said Shelley, “ it adds oxygen, negative ions and minerals in perfect balance to promote optimum health.”

The cartridge uses innovative Nano Silver Bio Ceramic Beads that “…transform the water you drink into ‘Nature’s SHINY INSIDE AND OUT —Shelley Ford’s new business Shiny Water Perfect Water’ at a price everyone can af- for Health offers an affordable solution for poor quality drinking water. ford,” Shelley said.

Photo submitted The issue her entrepreneurial endeavour looks to address is the reputed poor drinking water quality in “Several years ago I purchased an electrical ionareas throughout the Columbia Valley. izer for $2600 based on a referral by a health conscious Her company’s mission “compliment the water you friend,” said Shelley. “(Since then) scientific advanceare now drinking with the safest and healthiest water ments have been truly amazing and not only hugely less possible, without plastic bottles and ready within min- expensive but also more efficient without the use of elecutes to take with you wherever you go.” tricity that interferes with the natural process of ionizThe water passes through a patented Bio Ceramic ing the water we drink.” technology, which is a five-step process that: filters out She’s excited about what she calls an “amazing prodchlorine and heavy metals; increases alkalinity; adds anti- uct” and chose the name Shiny Water For Health because oxidants; hydrates three times more than regular tap or “it truly has made me feel ‘shiny’ both inside and out,” bottled water; and, in the final stage, energizes the wa- adding that she hopes it will do the same for everyone. ter with what the company calls “healing frequencies.”

For more information on Shiny Water For Health, visit Customers are assured that the five-step process “is com- www.shinywaterforhealth.com. Additionally, there are two pleted with the same wonderful properties of the electri- product demos scheduled. The first demo will be at Circle cal alkaline ionizers which cost thousands,” said Shelley. Health Foods on Saturday, April 18th from 11 a.m. to 2 She is confident in this innovative new water tech- p.m. The second will take place in Fairmont at Hot Springs nology, especially given the product’s affordability.

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HERE TO SERVE YOU From Framing to Finishing Al Tallman

Call Al at

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We Do It All! • • • •

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Guy Fournier GUY CONCRETE New and existing concrete. Forming, finishing, grinding, polishing, repair and demolishing.

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Panorama and Fairmont team up for spring deal

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Panorama Mountain Resort and Fairmont Hot Springs Resort are teaming up to help season pass holders from both resorts beat the shoulder season blues with some great crosspromotional perks.

Under a deal between the two resorts, Fairmont ski hill season’s pass holders will be able to ski free on Panorama’s Discovery Zone quad chairlift, Silver Platter lift and its carpet lifts, as well as getting a 50 per cent discount on lift tickets for the rest of the mountain until Panorama closes on Sunday, April 12th.

In return, Panorama season pass holders will be able to play golf at two-for-one rates at the Mountainside and Riverside golf courses at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort on Monday through Friday until Thursday, April 30th, as well as receive a 20 per cent discount on food at Mountainside Grille and Dapper’s Landing (excluding specials). Fairmont ski hill season’s

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pass holder will also be able to take advantage of these April offers.

“It’s great that the two resorts are partnering in this initiative,” said Fairmont Hot Springs Resort director of sales and marketing Nancy Hetherington “It’s a way to team up during the shoulder season.”

“Valley wide, tourism operators are working together to improve our service and to make sure that we provide our guests with the best value. This is just an extension of this cooperation. Panorama has top to bottom snow, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort has immaculate fairways and greens. At the end of the day we’re both happy to share the fun with our most important customers,” said Panorama director of marketing and sales Marke Dickson.

The Fairmont Hot Springs Resort ski hill closed for the season on Tuesday, March 31st.

The Riverside golf course opened on Friday, March 27th and the Mountainside and Creekside golf courses opened on Friday, April 3rd.

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

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

INVITATION FOR PROPOSALS Kinsmen Beach Concession The District of Invermere (“Owner”) invites Proposals for the 2015 Kinsmen Beach concession contract. Contract documents may be viewed at or obtained from the Municipal office at 914 8th Avenue Invermere, B.C. Proposals delivered no later than 4:00 p.m. (MT), May 8, 2015 clearly marked Kinsmen Beach Concession Proposals in a sealed envelope.

Proposals received after the stipulated time will be rejected and returned to the individual unopened. Faxed or e-mailed Proposals are not acceptable and will be rejected.

If mailed use the address provided below: District of Invermere Box 339, 914 – 8th Avenue Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 There will be no public opening for this Invitation for Proposal. Proposals will be opened privately by District of Invermere after the closing time specified for receipt of Proposals.

If you wish to contact District of Invermere in response to the awarding, please do so after the closing time specified above.

The Owner reserves the right not to award a contract at all, and the highest or any Proposal will not necessarily be accepted.

N E W S PA P E R

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

The following criteria will be determining factors in the award of the contract: • Food Safe certification • Hours of operation • Previous experience • Number of jobs created • Amount offered • Interior Heath Authority Certified For Information Please Contact Chris Prosser, Chief Administative Officer at 250-342-9281 ext. 1225

SPRING FUN — The valley is well and truly in its shoulder season, with snowboarders such as these two at Panorama Mountain Resort on Saturday, April 4th still on the hills and golfers already on the fairways and greens.

Photo by Nicole Trigg

Housekeeping Manager We’re currently seeking an energetic individual to provide leadership to our housekeeping team.

We have a 123 unit luxury condo resort located in Radium Hot Springs on the Springs Golf Course.

The successful candidate will possess strong organizational skills and housekeeping management experience. The ability to manage a team is necessary and experience working in a condo resort environment will be considered an asset.

Primary responsibilities will include: • Manage the day-to-day activities of the housekeeping department.

• Plan, schedule and organize resources and work to ensure proper coverage.

• Ensure policies and procedures are followed.

• Manage human resources for the housekeeping department (training, hiring and inspiring).

• Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and financial plans which support the overall objectives of the Resort.

• Purchasing and inventory control.

• Clear and timely communication of objectives to team.

• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.

• Project management.

• Perform other duties as assigned. May also serve as manager on duty.

Position Requirements: • Detail oriented, focused on customer satisfaction and able to work under pressure.

• Strong knowledge of WHIMIS. • Excellent communication and effective listening skills.

• Demonstrated ability to respond in emergency situations.

• Proficiency in Word, Outlook and Excel a MUST. Knowledge of computer accounting programs, math skills as well as budgetary analysis capabilities required.

• Individual should be flexible, dependable and punctual.

• Must possess excellent customer service skills and be able to work independently.

• At least three years in housekeeping management with progressively higher levels of responsibility.

• Candidate must be able to work a variety of shifts including weekend and holidays.

• Work shifts will ideally be Thursday to Monday.

Compensation: • Salary commensurate with experience and/ or education.

• Health benefits plan.

• Advancement opportunities available.

• Education allowance.

Interested candidates please forward resume with cover letter to:

hr@truekey.ca

Only successful applicants will be contacted for interviews. Please DO NOT aPPly if you do not have a valid work permit for Canada as we will not obtain one for you.

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Garage Sales

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YARD/MOVING SALE

Jeers to the police officer that pulled me over on false pretenses and then put me down for wearing too much makeup. Ruined my entire day.

Jeers to the deadbeat dad who sits at home all day drinking, smoking and NOT working to support his 5 kids! Get a job already!

Cheers to all my co-workers/ participants for completing the first annual “Sobey’s Biggest Losers” fitness challenge. We are ALL winners. We all either lost weight, inches, or % body fat or all 3. And maybe a friendly throwdown challenge to our friends at AG Foods to do same? (It’s not all about the numbers on the scale)

Jeers to passive-aggressive neighbours who use the Cheers & Jeers section to vent their concerns.

That’s so, not okay! When you have a concern, address it with your neighbour or your landlord like the mature adults that you are. Or do you need to take a time out? Just saying.

Sunday, April 12th, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

1824 Benninger Road, Windermere – Weather Permitting.

Wide variety of household and seasonal items.

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

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

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

For information, please call 250342-8255.

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

thank you A huge heartfelt thank you and many cheers to our Edgewater musicians Sheberdean and the Post Mistress for the awesome Jam Night Fund Raiser and Silent Auction on my behalf. A big thanks to all the people who helped out at the Legion and to all the kind and thoughtful people who came and donated. A special thanks to Sylvia Power the Post Mistress, you have a big heart. Rick Polier

Cheers to deer poo. It doesn’t stink.

Cheers to MP for organizing two Dog poo stinks and sticks to your amazing events last week, you’re shoes. If you don’t like deer then doing good things!

CHEERS &move; JEERS they were here before us.

Sponsored by

Jeers to the Radium Mayor, who wants to put down a couple of deer, who are a bit overprotective. No one has been attacked. If someone is feeling nervous around them, perhaps a fifty cent whistle would be a nicer solution.

Jeers to the “elderly mountain goat” hiking UP a designated Downhill mountain bike route on Mt Swansea last Sunday. When advised he was on a downhill bike route he replied, “I know. It gets me to the top faster.” Hate to point out that the elevation gain is the same and you can always walk a little faster on the easier grade of the hiking trail and make the top in the same length of time. If you want to “power up” a mountain there are plenty of trails to choose from that are not designated as a downhill bike route. Can only hope that if there were an unexpected encounter that day it would not be some unsuspecting downhill cyclist who paid the price. We hikers ask the bikers to stay off the hiking trails; put your ego aside and show cyclists the same courtesy.

A big Cheers to Adrian and Lara of FROM SCRATCH A MOUNTAIN KITCHEN for hosting a SLOW FOODS function. Great job! A DOUBLE CHEERS for anyone who buys local, especially the Restaurants in our Valley.

Jeers to me for almost hitting the blue truck April 1st (not a joke).

Sorry to the driver for doing so and kudos for your quick reaction to avoid my silver truck. I should have checked twice.

Cheers to all the great people who have helped and who are helping Forest. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Cheers to the Akisqnuk Reserve water for tasting so damn delicious.

Jeers to annoying neighbours!

Singing your little heart out with your slow song music blaring every night at 11 p.m. is not ok. Turn it down...you will not be getting a record deal anytime soon!

Cheers to Palliser Printing, your generosity and sense of community ROCK! Jeers to the business owner who refuses to make changes when changes are needed and who also places ridiculous limitations on staff based on personal taste. You wonder why your customers are no longer coming to your business and why your staff are not staying for any length of time. You know who you are.

BIG Cheers to Loretto Keenan of Fairmont Sports Physiotherapy & Acupuncture Clinic. You are simply the best physiotherapist around!

Your vast knowledge, dedication, and attitude is amazing. My knee thanks you, too.

Cheers to the Windermere Community Association, what a terrific group of volunteers and an awesome Easter Egg Hunt yet again! It keeps getting better and better and better. See you next year. The Easter Bunny.

Jeers to Dodge-Oakley, your driving habits are atrocious. Learn to drive the speed limit, and maintain a constant speed through town.

Surging the accelerator all the way down 10th Ave. is getting old.

Figure it out or buy a bicycle.

Cheers to judge Ron Webb in Cranbrook for being a fair and compassionate judge.

A heartfelt Cheers to Dr. Fleet and Dr. Gooch. Before saying that you are both extraordinary doctors, I want to tell you that you are both extraordinary human beings.

All your support, medical and emotional, is greatly appreciated.

Your contribution in my life is nothing short of magical. As sad and discouraged as I feel today, knowing that I have two of the greatest doctors to have ever entered my life, gives me hope that tomorrow will be brighter. I appreciate ALL you do! Here’s to hoping that the “third time is a charm”.

Cheers to the architect and trail builders for all the hard work on the hiking trail from the base of Mt. Swansea. The perfect grade and line of the trail is fabulous.

What a treat! Now, the only thing preventing me from running to the top is a serious lack of fitness!

LOST AND FOUND Lost: Between Invermere and Windermere out of the back of the truck. A baby bag from a baby carriage. Has a camera and other items. Reward offered. 250-3420586.

Lost: Between Radium and Fairmont, a grey leather purse with double strap, and somewhat triangular shape. Please call 208290-8805.

Found: A Ford key with FOB at the 4-way stop in Radium. Call Pip’s Country Store, 250-347-9519.

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 1,000 sq. ft. outdoor courtyard café available immediately for lease.

Table, chairs and some equipment.

Please contact 250-342-1249.

COMMERCIAL SPACE COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT 565 SF PANACHE BUILDING INVERMERE 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.

SUITE FOR RENT Radium: Fully furnished units for rent. Bedsitting, 1-bdrms, 2-bdrms.

N/S, pets negotiable. Call Joan at 250-342-7517 to view and check availability. Rent includes heat, hydro, cable and all linens.

STARTING AT $500/mo.

Windermere 4-plex: Bright upper level 2-bdrm suite available May 1st. All appliances. Large yard and ample parking. Two blocks from beach with lake views. Call/ text 250-342-5342 or email info@ selkirkcells.com.

Spectacular lake views.

Windermere, mostly furnished, N/S, references required. Main floor of house: 2-bdrm, 2-bath, patio, dishwasher, W/D, fireplace. $1,050/mo. + utilities. Available June 1st, 403-651-2002 or marilyn. thompson@outlook.com.

2-bdrm, walk-in suite close to downtown, newly renovated. N/S, N/P. Cable, utilities, W/D included.

References, D.D. required. 250-3426480.

house FOR Sale 3-bdrm home on 2.2 acres. Channel waterfront and pond. Basement suite with shop and studio. Storage sheds and green house. $410,000, 250-342-6936.

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rv LOTS

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HELP WANTED

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Your own resort. 4-bdrm home on two acres between the 9th and 10th fairways of the Springs Golf Course in Radium. Skylights, vaulted ceiling, fireplace, deck, dishwasher, laundry, view, fire pit, parking for 10 cars, huge shed for your quad, etc. $1,290/mo plus utilities. Peter at 403-807-1960.

Fully serviced RV lots for sale, $35,000.

45 min north of Radium. www.columbiariverwetlands rvpark.ca, 250-348-2094.

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

Saunders Family Farm has an opening for a new P/T team member. We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic hard worker. The position is for a farm labourer, as well as work in our production facility. Come join our exciting venture and get your green thumb in shape!

Contact us at 250-342-9283 or info@saundersfamilyfarm.ca.

Busy Construction Company is looking for a Carpenter and a Carpenter’s helper. Must have own transportation. The Carpenter must be able to work with minimal or no supervision. Wage $18-30/hr DOE. Call 250-421-7424 or send resume to escuadra@shaw.ca.

Summer Part/Full-time front of house positions at Leo Burrito/ Gerry’s Gelati in Radium. Starting in May and June. Wage dependant on experience, starting at $12/hour + gratuity. Many perks including free meals! Submit resume to crystal@ box100.com.

services

HELP WANTED

business for sale Kootenay Bayou Hot Sauce business Winner of three Scovie awards.

There is a driving need to take this business to the next level, nationwide, currently handcrafted and hand bottled. We can’t keep up with the demand. Serious inquiries only. 250-342-3569 or info@ kootenaybayou.com.

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

Close to shopping and beaches.

2-bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appliances. All on one floor. Perfect as your new home or great rental property revenue.

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

For sale, 122-4835 Radium Blvd.

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

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

misc. for sale 4 Toyo H/T open country tires, P235/65R 18. Used one summer. $400, call 250-342-3832.

Quality Top Soil and Manure $160 per dump truck load, $90 per pick-up load. Well-aged cow manure, $100 per pick-up load.

Delivery extra. Call 250-342-1268.

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

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

kimberleyrae.ca

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

250-342-5102 For all your Household Cleaning and Yard Maintenance, Call Carol at 250-341-5295 or Grant at 250-342-1029 or email us at thebensteads@shaw. ca. Regular weekly/monthly cleaning, spring cleaning, move outs, vacation rentals, get your summer vacation homes ready for the season, house checks, new house construction clean ups, liability insured, weekly yard maintenance, Spring/Fall clean up. From Canal Flats to Invermere.

DRESS UP YOUR SPACE! SOLÉ DECOR N’ MORE Specializing in Hunter Douglas Blinds, Custom Drapery, furniture and Bedding, Upholstery, Cushions, Headboards and more!

FREE literise system on Hunter Douglas Duette ‘til April 30th! Serving the Calgary and Columbia Valley area.

Call Brenda to book your Design Consultation.

403-861-8782 or email at: soledecor@shaw.ca. www.studio222calgary.com Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Environmentally friendly products.

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

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

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

Red Seal Journeyman Carpenter.

Looking for an honest, reliable and motivated individual. Must be physically fit and have own transportation. Wage dependent upon experience. References required. Please email resumes to JLBInnovations@hotmail.com

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

The Station Pub is now accepting applications for cooks and servers for potential F/T or P/T shifts.

Previous experience preferred.

Please apply in person.

Everett Frater Enterprises now hiring lawn maintenance employees for Mon-Fri, weekends off. Call 250-342-5645.

services

Heartfelt Companion Services Leanne Brooks • 250-341-5683

Land & Building

FOR SALE

WASA COUNTRY PUB 2.65 acres Garage/Shop 2,400 sq.ft.

Main Building

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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

VFC is looking for casual staff for evenings, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. and weekends. Free Gym Membership!

Please bring in your resume or email to helen@shapeupinvermere.com.

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Rockies West Realty Independently Owned and Operated

492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC

Kim Collens

Representative

toll free: 1.877.342.3427 cell: 250.342.1671

kim@rockieswest.com www.kimcollens.com

Recipe Of The Week FRUIT SALSA AND CINNAMON CHIPS

2 Kiwis 2 tbsp White Sugar 2 Red Apples 1 tbsp Brown Sugar 1 cup Raspberries 10 Flour Tortillas 1 lb Strawberries 2 tbsp Cinnamon Sugar 1 cup Blueberries Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Peel, core and dice fruit as required.

In a bowl mix fruit with the sugars.

Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Coat one side of each tortilla with cooking spray.

Cut into wedges; arrange in single layer on a baking sheet.

Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Spray again with cooking spray. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

Repeat with remaining tortilla wedges.

Cool for 15 minutes. Serve with fruit mixture.

Home Of The Week

$225,000 250-341-7345

rhaynesmagellan@gmail.com

Let the Sun Shine In!

Cheerful Fairmont home is perfect for a family, two couples or first time home buyer with 2 bedroom in-law suite. Large lot and double garage.

$367,000

MLS® 2403804

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HELP WANTED

Night-time cooks and dishwashers needed. La Cabina Restaurant at the Prestige, Best Western in Radium. 250-347-2540, email lacabina@telus.net.

Helna’s Stube is looking for a part time evening server. Email resume to mail@helnas.com or call 250347-0047.

Strands Old House Restaurant is accepting applications for P/T dishwasher/kitchen help, evening server with experience, cook experienced in fine dining.

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

Come and join our young energetic team The Old Salzburg Restaurant is looking for wait staff. F/T or P/T. Experience appreciated, but not necessary. Call Ashley at 250-3475663.

Peppi’s is now accepting resumes for servers, cooks and dishwashers.

Please email resumes to: p.fuel@ yahoo.ca.

K5 Mechanical: Required, Journeyman Automotive Mechanic or fourth year Apprentice for our busy shop must be able to perform diagnostics on computers, electrical, drive lines, transmissions, engines, and work unsupervised. Provide clean drivers abstract and personal tools.

Wage will depend on education and experience. Extended Health benefits are available to successful applicant after 3 months. Apply in person with resume to Fred at K5 Mechanical 3-140 Industrial Road 2 Invermere, phone 250-342-9316 or by email K5mech@shaw.ca.

Local electrical contractor looking for journeyman electrician. Wage DOE. Email resume to ekelectric@ telus.net .

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

Please send resume to Box 481 Invermere, V0A 1K0.

MacDonald Thomas Law Office seeks person for full-time permanent legal assistant position. This position requires high level of attention to detail and ability to work in an organized fashion under time constraints.

Forward resume in confidence to MacDonald Thomas, attention: Kerri-Anne Thomas to kthomas@ macdonaldthomas.com or drop off at 1018 – 7 Ave. Dragonfly Discovery Children’s Centre is looking for a fun - loving Early Childhood Educator and or Assistant to work in a playful, inspiring environment where children are free to discover and create. The small class size allows the facilitator to provide appropriate guidance and observation of needs.

Only 10 minutes from Invermere!

Send inquires or resume to dragonflydiscoverycentre@gmail. com.

HELP WANTED! Full-time & Part-time Team Leaders & Crew Members 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

Best Paints

Currently seeking

Paint Shop Assistant

Let us hammer out the details

If you are…

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RELIABLE, PUNCTUAL & HARD WORKING Able to give attention to detail A team player and also able to work well independently Mechanically inclined Possessing a clean drivers’ abstract (Team Leaders) Irrigation & previous experience an asset Send resume to balancebobcat@hotmail.com or contact 250-270-0821

An energetic person with a keen eye for colour and a high regard for quality customer service.

Requires basic computer skills, ability to work rotating Saturdays and involves some physically demanding work.

Fruitvale, BC

Please forward resume by email to info@warwick-interiors.com COOK / CHEF or by fax: 250-342-3546 FOR WEEKENDS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES! Fruitvale, Invermere, BCVillage Is Fruitvale’s Newest Mountain BC Side Seniors Housing, Care, & Services COOK / CHEF Community.

DIETARY AIDE FOR WEEKENDS Competitive Wage & Benefits

CAREER OPPORTUNITY!

OPPORTUNITIES! • CAREER Attractive Compensation Package • Mountain Flexible Hours Side Village Is Fruitvale’s Newest • Innovative Support Team to& Ensure Your Seniors Housing, Care, Services Looking for summer student. F/T Columbia Garden Village is Success Community. position at Leo Burrito in Radium Invermere’s Seniors Housing, • Opportunity for Growth within an $14/hour. Ideal candidate has Competitive Wage & Benefits Expanding Company Care, & Services Community. cooking experience and able to • Vibrant Professional Atmosphere Attractive Compensation Package work in fast paced environment.

• Flexible Hours Submit resume to crystal@box100.

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Success • Opportunity for Growth within an Pioneer Classified Expanding Company • Vibrant Professional Atmosphere

Advertising

• Landscape work and property maintenance (lawn mowing, weeding, etc.)

• Monday–Friday (usually) • Competitive Wages • Starting April 20th possibility of long-term employment, full-time and part-time

250-341-6299

Apply Online At GOLDENLIFE.CA

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For all your advertising needs, call 250-341-6299

FAIRMONT

FUN PARK

Operations Supervisor/ Grounds Maintenance Customer Service/ Park Operator Part and Full-time or Casual positions from March.

As a valuable team member, you will be helping to facilitate a harmonious experience to guests through connection with nature and animals, education, play and fun.

Mature, energetic, self-motivated, physically fit with interest in health, organic and sustainable practices.

Customer service and till experience are an asset.

Apply online: fairmontfuntasia@live.com Visit www.fairmontfuntasia.com or call 250-345-4511 Columbia Cycle and Ski is looking for full-time and part-time positions for a busy store in Invermere.

We are accepting resumes for: Full-time Bike Mechanic Full-time and part-time Sales Associate – Bike Full-time and part-time Sales Associate – Clothing Required skills: • Bike Mechanic – In depth knowledge of the biking industry • Strong commitment to customer service • Good communication skills • Decision making ability • Dependable and responsible • Experience in the retail industry • Available to work weekends.

Please send resumes to ccycle@telus.net or drop off at Columbia Cycle, Box 658 – 375 Laurier Street, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

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Visitor Centre Counselor Are you proud to call the Columbia Valley home?

Are you intoxicated with the beauty of the Columbia Valley?

Join the Visitor Centre team and enjoy the amazing experience of meeting and interacting with people from all over the world and promoting your home!

The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce is seeking an individual with an outgoing personality, has good computer skills, and able to work weekends. Retail experience is an asset. Must be a full-time student (Secondary or Post-secondary) and returning to full-time studies in the fall. Part-time and full-time positions available.

Please send resume with cover letter to Kathy@cvchamber.ca, drop off at Visitor Centre or call 250-342-2844.

www.cvchamber.ca

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

Food Service Supervisor Permanent, Shift

Food Counter Attendant Permanent, Shift

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

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

Job description available in store 12 positions available No education or experience required.

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

Apply in person, via email (timhortons.invermere@gmail.com) or by fax (250-341-3177) for both positions.

Fruitvale, BC Invermere, BC

COOK / CHEF HEALTH CARE AIDES FOR WEEKENDS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES! LICENSED

PRACTICAL NURSE

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

CAREER Competitive Wage & Benefits OPPORTUNITIES!

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Attractive Compensation Columbia GardenPackage Village is Flexible Hours Invermere’s Seniors Housing, Innovative Support Team to Ensure Your Care, & Services Community.

Success Opportunity for Growth within an Expanding Company Vibrant Professional Atmosphere

Hiring Incentive

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

EERIE CALM — The grounds outside the Canal Flats mill on Tuesday, April 7th. With layoffs coming on May 4th, production at the mill is set to be cut in half.

Photo by Lizzie Midyette . . . ‘Canal’ from page 3 “We were promised a hiring freeze (at other Canfor mills across B.C.) during this period of transition.

The reality is that Canfor privately clarified that the hiring freeze is in effect only at the Elko and Radium mills.

The update as of March 16th is only two Canfor mills continue to look for production employees — Vanderhoof and Houston. One mill in Prince George had four openings and now has only one with an inadequate work guarantee of ten hours a week. Houston is hiring for oncall workers with a less than half time guarantee of 16 hours a week.”

Ms. Stavness acknowledges that recently concluded negotiations with Local 1-405 of the United Steelworkers District 3 union (which represents the Canal Flats mill workers) to offer early retirement packages for 15 employees close to retirement has backed up efforts to relocate other workers.

“In terms of the time this process has taken, there has been a delay in offering transfers to other Canfor divisions,” she said. Ms. Stavness also confirmed the Canfor hiring freeze was only for other Kootenay mills.

“We expect that there will be significant demand for transfers regionally which is why we implemented the hiring freeze at these facilities. The hiring freeze was not company-wide. There are more than enough vacancies across our operations to accommodate the expected num. . . ‘Ice Out’ from page 12 “That’s what we fund by holding this contest,” said Mr. Hazelaar. “We can make up to $6,000 in revenue from that amount of tickets.. it also pays for the printing of the tickets.”

ber of requested transfers,” she said, adding that Canfor is going above and beyond its collective agreement with the union to help laid off workers by reimbursing their travel expenses for site visits to other Canfor locations and subsidizing some costs for retraining for other work.

Mr. Bybee was also skeptical about the reason given by the company for the layoffs.

“Timber supply is the official justification. The reality is the Radium mill started an extra shift after the Canal Flats layoff announcement. Elko is rumoured to have enough extra wood to add another shift soon. The company will make more money with two mills and the same fibre supply than three mills,” he said. “The Canal Flats mill made $19 million profit in two and a half years yet we are being shut down. So is the shutdown due to fibre supply or (the Canal Flats mill) losing money for the three months before the layoff announcement?”

Ms. Stavness maintained that it is indeed timber simply issue that has caused the mill to shut.

“Canfor would not shut down a profitable mill were it not for a fibre supply issue. It is not feasible to truck fibre from other Canfor operations, and the shift downgrade at Canal Flats is simply the result of timber supply.

There is no equipment being moved from Canal Flats (to other Canfor operations),” she said in response to whether or not contractors are currently removing equipment from the Canal Flats mill site.

The layoffs are slated to take effect on May 4th.

The money for the scholarships will be awarded this spring at the David Thompson Secondary School graduation.

“We just want to thank everybody who participating by buying a ticket to help us fundraise for the scholarships,” said Mr. Hazelaar.

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Everybody loves Easter This page: Easter egg hunts in the Village of Radium Hot Springs (photos by Kristin McCauley left and above) and Fairmont Hot Springs Resort (submitted photos below) drew huge crowds on Sunday, April 5th, with over 300 kids participating in the Fairmont egg hunt.

Opposite page: Children with the Dragonfly Discovery Centre in Radium search for eggs hidden among the trees in the daycare’s Easter egg hunt (top photo by Kristin McCauley); The Pioneer held an Easter colouring contest in recent weeks and the winners were Connor Swain and Hanna Falk. Both kids won beautiful customized Easter baskets provided by the contest sponsor It’s a Wrap Specialty Gifts & Baskets.

Connor was away in Calgary so we ran a photo of his winning entry; Hanna poses with her mother when picking up her prize at The Pioneer office on Tuesday, April 7th (photo by Steve Hubrecht); Rosemary Clarke submitted this lovely photo of her grandchildren Mackenzie and Jorja Duggan, who visited the valley for the Easter weekend, holding bouquets of spring flowers (photo submited).

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An Easter head hunt Submitted by Beva Kirk On Saturday of Easter Weekend, we wanted to “surprise” some runners on the SRL Trail. My friend Don found and borrowed a Easter Bunny costume from a local club in town for us to use. So we’ve actually been planning this for some time!

The runners were more perplexed than surprised, but the dogs that were out there got a good scare! It was a fun run in all and really not very eventful.

Sunday came and Don was to use the costume for a family Easter egg hunt, but when it came time to put the costume on, he noticed the Bunny Head was missing!

So right away we went out on the trail to see if we had left it behind by mistake. HEAD HUNT —Thanks to local social meNo sign of the head! dia and a local’s sense of humour, this EasChecked and double ter bunny head was lost and found over the checked all the possi- Easter weekend. Above: The Bunny Head out bilities, so we were left trail running, where it was lost. Below: The with thinking some- Facebook photo that reunited Bunny Head with its owner.

Photos submitted one’s got to have it.

So I decided to post a message and a picture of it on Facebook. It was crazy how quickly people responded! It absolutely blew my mind! I soon found out that someone had posted a picture of the Bunny Head on the trail and, upon contacting that person, I found out that she had left it out there.

So back we went out on the trail again to search for it! My son and I saw a grey fuzzy head and as we approached, a REAL bunny turned and looked at us! We got a good laugh out of that!

But still no Bunny Head. Back home we went and more emailing and checking Facebook. Soon we received a random message with a photo of the Bunny Head driving a car with the caption “Are you missing this?” So funny!

Within three hours of posting this message on Facebook, we had located the Bunny Head!

In the end, we got in touch with the finder and she was able to return the Bunny Head back to us.

It turned out the Bunny Head went for a great adventure and met some very nice people along the way. Kind of neat how connecting in a small town via social media can help out in a situation like this!

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PIONEER ON THE ROAD Flames fans Travel World, our local travel agency in Invermere, has generously donated a night at a Calgary hotel and two tickets to a Calgary Flames game to the winner of our annual Pioneer Travel Photo Contest.

Simply take a photo of you with The Pioneer when you are away on holidays, send us a copy and have it published in The Pioneer. At the end of the year, we will randomly draw the winning name. Submit your photos online at www.columbiavalleypioneer. com, email them to info@columbiavalleypioneer.com, or drop by our office, #8, 1008-8th Ave. Invermere.

Pictured from left to right: An unknown photo bomber, Michael VanSpankeren, John VanSpankeren, Teresa Holden (with The Pioneer), Cathy Dallmann, Ann VanSpankeren and Shawn VanSpankeren celebrate the Calgary Flames victory over Phoenix Coyotes at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, Arizona on March 1st.

More scenes from the Easter Meet...

. . . ‘IDPS’ from page 3 fines and restitution within that timeframe.

Mr. Kazakoff says that although he will not resort to mischief or any other illegal options, he will continue to campaign against deer culls here in the East Kootenay and, in coalition with the British Columbia Deer Protection Society, across the rest of the province.

“We will continue to advocate on the issue and to raise awareness that culls don’t work,” he said. “We would like to congratulate the city of Penticton, which is going about solving its deer issue the right way, through education.”

Mr. Kazakoff said efforts to launch an urban deer relocation study in the East Kootenay are a step in the right direction, even if relocation is not what the IDPS primarily advocates for, but added that the culls currently being undertaken by Invermere and Cranbrook are a step in the wrong direction.

The IDPS previously garnered attention by hitting the District of Invermere with a lawsuit, when the district first attempted to conduct a deer cull back in 2012. That lawsuit was ultimately dismissed. The current cull in Invermere, underway as of the start of 2015, had resulted in 26 deer culled as of early March. An updated figure was not available prior to press deadline.

— With files from Trevor Crawley, Cranbrook Daily Townsman

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FAITH

We have seen! (John 20:24)

By Father Gabriel St. Joseph’s Catholic Church A while ago people had been talking about the “Blood Moon,” a lifetime phenomenon. A friend of mine who explores the sky every now and then with his telescopes of different sizes and shapes asked me excitedly, “Have you seen the blood moon?” Instead of telling him no and disappointing him, I said, “I saw a few pictures of the blood moon posted on Facebook and read an article about it.” He was not happy about my answer ultimately and said, “Would you mind viewing a CD that I have prepared about the blood moon?” I was a little concerned, but in order to accommodate him, I said, “Send it, I shall try.” In fact, I viewed the CD and it was a wonderful presentation, though I could not savour it until after some time.

The Scriptures talk about another phenomenon, “Have you seen the Lord?” (John 20:24) The Resurrection of Jesus had stirred the people of the world during the first century AD. Everyone talked about the “Resurrection of Christ.” The lingering question in most people’s mind at that time was, “How could a dead person come to life?” Perhaps, he/she would have been resuscitated, or else it would have been a fabrication of events that would have caused some spark in some quarters of

importance. But all agreed that dead people could never come to life.

Saint Paul in 1Corinthian 15:14 wrote, “If Christ had not been raised from the dead, what we preach is useless and what you believe is futile, but in fact, Christ had been raised from the dead.”

Did Paul ever really see the Risen Christ? The book of Acts of the Apostles 22:6-10 tells us that on the road to Emmaus, he saw the Risen Christ in a vision and He spoke to Paul. But Paul did not see the physical Jesus in the resurrected form, though he became the pillar of the Christian Movement.

All believers in Christ in modern times have never seen the physical/resurrected Jesus, but we bear witness to his resurrection. I have not seen the “Blood Moon,” but I know what it appears like. Much the same way, despite our limitation of seeing the resurrected Jesus, we are given a spiritual insight to belong to Him through faith and charity. We see the Christ in the poor. When we help the vulnerable and disadvantaged, we raise them to new life. When we see someone homeless, strange and odd-looking and we accommodate that person in our life, we give him/her the ability to see God in our gestures. Matthew summarizes the activities of seeing Christ in his 25th Chapter verses 35-40: “Whatever you do to the least of my sisters and brothers, you do it to me.” Hopefully that’s what I consider and believe seeing Christ means. We may not see the physical/Risen Christ, but we can always see Him when we are able to extend a helping hand to those in need.

Let us try to see the face of the Risen Lord in every person we come in contact with in our lives.

Happy Easter!

CPR smarts The Windermere Community Association (WCA) is now in possession of an AED (automated external defibrillator) sponsored by the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation and the BC Ambulance Service. Primary Care Paramedics Leisha Lake and Lee Jesse gave WCA directors an outstanding three-hour presentation on the use of the AED as well, putting the directors through a thorough first aid course in the event the AED had not been available.The directors were blown away by the force needed to perform CPR without the AED! WCA directors and primary care paramedics from left to right: Christine Kolonas, Pat VanRegen, Leisha Lake, Lee Jesse and Helen Eldstrom.

Photo submitted by Helen Elstrom

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, April 12th, 10:30 a.m. Worship and Life Instruction, “Let Us ...Draw Near” Pastor Trevor Hagan leading.

“K.I.D.S.” Church, for children age 3 to Grade 1 and Grade 2 to 7 during the Morning Service.

7:00 p.m. “Sing and Celebrate” at L.W.A.C Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITEDπ Bacon, Friends & Faith, 9:30 a.m. (Sept.-June) Worship every Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Christ Church Trinity 1st and 3rd Sunday, 9 a.m.: All Saint’s, Edgewater 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. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564 Radium Christian Fellowship Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m. • Relief Society, 11:15 a.m.

President Barry Pratt • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

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