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By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff The wheels are in motion to help curb mobility issues in the Columbia Valley and promote a sense of unity in the outdoors.

Access in the Community for Everyone (ACE) spokesperson Spring Hawes has helped roll out a new asset — the Mobi-Mat — to help open doors for people with limited mobility or wheelchairs.

“The District of Invermere has received a great new asset to help make public access easier on uneven surfaces like sand and snow,” said Ms. Hawes. “Through the combined efforts of ACE, the Panorama Foundation and the District of Invermere (DOI), a portable, flexible roll-out mat has been purchased and donated to the DOI. It is hoped that it will be used to improve access at the beach and at public events, such as the Snowflake Festival, Pond Hockey and Bonspiel on the Lake.”

The Mobi-Mat is a patented roll-out non-slip portable mat used to improve access for wheelchairs, strollers, bicycles and ATVs at beaches, condos and hotels. It is made of 100 per cent polyester and recycled plastics to offer people a safe and clean surface to access areas with uneven surfaces.

“Although it’s great for wheelchairs,” said Ms. Hawes, “it could be used by anyone with strollers, walkers, canes or crutches. It makes the surface smooth and it’s portable.”

The goal is to increase accessibility at the beach or, during the winter, over snow.

“This is one of the last initiatives that ACE is a part of,” Ms. Hawes added. “We’ve been in the community for quite a while now, but volunteer hours were in short supply and we found (as a group) that it was more than we could manage in our lives.”

She added the Mobi-Mat is now available for people to use.

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DOI chief administrative officer Chris Prosser was unavailable to provide the specifics about the rental use for the Mobi-Mat before The Pioneer went to press. However, he said he is eager to make the Mobi-Mat easily accessible to the community.

“We have not set a fee to rent it out, but community groups will be able to use it if they need it,” Mr. Prosser replied by email. “They will be able to sign out a key to gain access to it and take it to their event. We will request a security deposit of some kind to ensure it gets returned in good shape and on time.”

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Farmers’ market standoff looms over Invermere

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Invermere is bracing for a farmers’ market standoff this summer.

At its most recent meeting, on Tuesday, May 12th, Invermere council voted to approve an application from the local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion to run a downtown farmers’ market on 6th Avenue starting this summer.

The district received two applications to operate a downtown farmers’ market on 6th Avenue this summer, one from the Legion and one from Julia Oaks, who has (together with her mother) run the long-standing Invermere Farmers’ Market downtown since it began about 15 years ago.

District staff recommended to council to choose the Legion as operator.

“I don’t think it will be a smooth transition. I think with any transition there will be speed bumps. I think we will have a competitor as Ms. Oaks will set up somewhere else in the valley, but I think our downtown location is superior to any other in the valley,” said Invermere chief administrative officer Chris Prosser.

He added that concern has been voiced by the downtown business community for a number of years about the intent of the market, and correspondingly the district has since been encouraging Ms. Oaks to register the market as a non-profit society, run by a board of directors with more transparency.

Mr. Prosser said Ms. Oaks had indicated to the district

several times that she would proceed with registering as a non-profit society, but has not yet provided the district with the proof of registration and the breakdown of donations for which the district has been asking.

“This issue has been discussed at Committee of the Whole meetings at least five times previously, that’s why we’re recommending moving forward with a change in operator,” said Mr. Prosser. He added that although the Legion has no experience running a large-scale farmers’ market, it is already registered as a non-profit society, has organized other community events and markets, and would get help with the market from Invermere events co-ordinator Theresa Wood.

Councillor Greg Anderson said his preference is for continuing to work with the current operator, Ms. Oaks.

“However it’s been three years we’ve been trying to work with the current operator and we didn’t get those tangible documents we asked for,” said Mr. Anderson.

“We need transparency and we haven’t been getting it,” agreed councillor Al Miller. “If there are a few hiccups, so be it.”

“This is not just going to be a hiccup and I don’t think we should downplay this. It will be a huge challenge. There will be a fair amount of blowback,” said councillor Paul Denchuk. “We can’t take this lightly,” he said, adding that downtown Invermere can’t afford to lose out on the success of the farmers’ market, which draws many people to town on Saturday mornings and has taken more than a decade to build up.

The morning after the meeting, Ms. Oaks confirmed to The Pioneer that she will continue to operate the official Invermere Farmers’ Market in a new location on the same day (Saturday morning) at the same time (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.).

“They (council) did re-award the location to the Legion, but they can’t re-award the market. It belongs to my mother and I,” she said. “The Invermere Farmers’ Market, as it is operated by my mother and I, will still run, just not in downtown Invermere. It will be business as usual, perhaps even bigger and better.”

Ms. Oaks could not yet disclose the new location of the market, but did confirm that about 90 per cent of her vendors will move with her, and that she and her mother have the name Invermere Farmers’ Market registered with the government (which would likely prevent the same name being used for the Legion-run market). It will start on Saturday, June 20th and run to the second Saturday in September, as usual. She also clarified the status of the market, which already has a board of directors.

“We’ve been running as a non-registered non-profit and it is being registered right now,” said Ms. Oaks.

In the end, council voted three to one at the meeting in favour of changing operators and accepting the Legion’s application to run a downtown market. Mr. Anderson, Mr. Miller and Mr. Atterbury voted in favour of doing so, and Mr. Denchuk voted against. Invermere mayor Gerry Taft sat out the discussion and vote to avoid any perceived conflict of interest since his Gerry’s Gelati business is located right beside the 6th Avenue market.

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• On Thursday, May 7th, a pit bull dog tied up in his yard in the 1700 block of 10th Avenue was shot with a pellet type gun resulting in a projectile being lodged into the dog. The residents in the house heard what was described as a popping sound and, when they went out to investigate, observed their dog was bleeding from a wound. Our local vet examined the dog and determined that, based on X-rays, the damage was caused by a pellet. The vet cleared the dog to return home, stating any attempt to remove the pellet may cause more injury. Anyone having any information is requested to contact the detachment.

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Local efforts to aid Nepal grow

By Kevin Nimmock Pioneer Staff Pat and Baiba Morrow of Wilmer have dedicated their lives to exploration and environmental activism.

Because of their travels to the far reaches of the world and Mr. Morrow’s experience climbing Mount Everest, the two have become attached to the country of Nepal and its people over the years.

After the recent earthquake on April 25th and subsequent second major quake on May 12th, the Morrows took the opportunity to make a difference by catalyzing fundraising efforts in the Columbia Valley.

Prior to their “Heart of the Himalaya” Wings Over The Rockies presentation on Friday, May 8th, the Morrows were told by the festival’s board of directors that all of the money collected at the gate for their talk would be donated to the Red Cross. The Morrows then asked their audience to consider donating more.

“I find the generous donations to be a really good community contribution to another mountain community over in the Himalayas,” Mr. Morrow said.

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“If you hike on the trails in Nepal, the trails take you right through the backyards of the people,” Mr. Morrow said. “We represent economic wealth and they represent spiritual wealth, but though there is this big financial divide, they warmly accept you into their lives.”

Mr. Morrow said the way Nepali people treat strangers is a big reason why so many people who have travelled to Nepal are so passionate about helping with relief efforts.

Following the Morrows’ presentation on Friday night, another local, Deanna Empey, told the story of her experience in Nepal after the earthquake (her story and photos also ran in last week’s Pioneer on page 12).

“Her heartfelt appreciation for how the Nepali were willing to help her even under duress came through loud and clear, and added a sense of urgency to the relief efforts,” Mr. Morrow said.

Ms. Empey echoed Mr. Morrow’s concerns that aid may still not be getting to the people who need it most.

RUBBLE REMAINS —Valley resident Deanna Empey, who was in Ne“There are villages like the one Pravin, pal for the earthquake, shared her story and photos (one is pictured here) one of my guides, lives in that still have nothfollowing the Morrows’ Wings Over the Rockies presentation at DTSS on ing,” she said. “Through a GoFindMe.com Friday, May 8th.

Photo by Deanna Empey campaign, he was able to raise money to buy similar presentation, this time organized by people who had medicine. It is frustrating to use some large charities, bebeen in Nepal during the first earthquake. Between the two cause it is unclear where the money goes.” presentations, the Morrows helped raise just over $10,000 Ms. Empey said one of her biggest observations for relief in Nepal, which will be doubled by the Canadian from her time in Nepal was how quickly the people she Government after being donated to the Red Cross. met came together to help each other.

“It is especially critical that the hill people get food “On the Monday already we were dealing with putand medical supplies, as well as some shelter,” Mr. Mor- ting food rations together, and that night there was a row said. “All the focus has been on the Kathmandu Val- candlelight vigil and local people were giving money and ley. In fact, up in the hill country around Everest and clothes,” she said. “These are people that have nothing. many other valleys, there are many villages where 75 per We should recognize that these people are the same as us, cent of the houses are uninhabitable.” but they need more right now.”

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PERSPECTIVE

Market mayhem

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff

Though rumours have swirled through the community for years, the news the Invermere Farmers’ Market is actually moving out of its long-term 6th Avenue location will still be greeted by dismay and disbelief.

The market, after years in the making, has become a downtown Invermere mainstay and as much of a local attraction as the quaint main street and nearby Kinsmen Beach. It’s no secret there’s been strife between the market and nearby businesses who have resented the honorary not-for-profit status granted by the District of Invermere while it’s waited patiently for Julia Oaks to register. Meanwhile, business owners have been paying rent and property taxes only to see competing vendors cash in on the summer weekends with very little overhead.

Concerns were also voiced last year about how the market approached the 2014 Valley Appreciation Day, when the downtown was closed to traffic and the market set up on pedestrian friendly 7th Avenue — with vendors facing each other, their stalls backing onto the sidewalks, effectively forcing the crowds to walk down the centre of the street instead of where the love could have been shared between the market and storefront businesses. Then again, there’s the argument that the businesses have benefited because the market has brought more foot traffic to the downtown.

Regardless, the district has now thrown down the gauntlet and whether it works or not remains to be seen.

Either the situation will resemble the recent Alberta election in which Progressive Conservative party leader Jim Prentice did the right thing and called an early election, only for his party to lose the majority of its seats with him resigning from politics forever, or the new direction will inspire a more constructive and collaborative relationship between the new market and local businesses that focuses more on mutual enhancement than competition.

But wherever the market moves to (the Athalmer Highway area is a likely destination), the crowds will surely follow, because the vendors are just that good. So while the district feels it’s doing the right thing for its taxpaying business community, the short-term consequences may be temporarily painful until the new market makes it. Crafty vendors will have booths at both, unless exclusivity is part of the deal.

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When salmon swam the Salmo River Although this submitted historical photo isn’t local to the Columbia Valley, it does shed some light on Columbia River history that is relevant to everyone living in the Columbia Basin region. Jim Hearn (left) and John Walbeizer (right) hold up giant Chinook salmon caught in the Salmo River in the late 1930s. Many Kootenay streams boasted spawning salmon like these prior to completion of the Grand Coulee Dam in Washington State in 1941, which blocked the huge salmon from swimming further up the Columbia River into Canada. If you have any more information, email us at info@columbiavalleypioneer.com.

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LETTERS Why every vote counts in the 2015 election Dear Editor: If you care about Canada, and you don’t like what Stephen Harper is doing to our country, you need to know how important it is to get out and vote in the upcoming October 19th, 2015 Federal Election.

That seems like a long time away, but what I find as I travel throughout this region is that people are talking about how best to ensure that we stop the Harper Conservatives. People are trying to decide which party Kootenay Columbia voters should support in order to unseat the current Conservative MP. It’s important to know the numbers.

The new Kootenay Columbia riding goes from Revelstoke to Cranbrook, the Elk Valley to Nelson. The addition of Nelson, Kaslo and Salmo to the old boundaries means this is no longer a sure-win riding for the Conservatives.

When you take the votes cast in the last federal election in 2011 and allocate them to the new riding, it looks like this: Conservatives – 26,447 votes; NDP – 20, 510 votes; Green – 3,395 votes; Liberal – 1,845 votes; Other – 610 votes.

With the high level of dissatisfac-

tion felt by voters with Stephen Harper’s record, it is very unlikely that the Conservative’s 50 per cent vote share in this riding will hold. This gives progressive voters a real chance, but only if we do not split the progressive vote.

It is clear from the numbers that there is only one party and one candidate that can beat the Harper Conservatives in this riding. That party is the NDP, and I am that candidate.

What do I offer? I have devoted my whole life to serving the public, working to protect the environment, and caring for people in my community.

As a former Mayor of Cranbrook and former Kootenay Regional Manager for the BC Ministry of Environment, I am an experienced leader who understands and will properly represent the whole region.

It is time for this area to be represented by someone who will speak out strongly for our best interests. That’s why I’m running to be your next Member of Parliament for Kootenay Columbia.

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Family resources expand to Canal Flats

By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff

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Cenotaph Park completion delayed

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Ongoing renovation work at Cenotaph Park has fallen behind schedule and will not be completed by the May long weekend, as it was meant to.

The issue was brought up by councillor Al Miller at the most recent Invermere council meeting on Tuesday, May 12th.

“I’ve been talking with some of the business people downtown. They’re showing some concerns (about the delay). Their bottom lines have been dropping,” said Mr. Miller, asking staff for an update.

Invermere’s chief administrative officer Chris Prosser responded that local company Max Helmer Construction Ltd. (which is doing the work) had relayed to the district in its Friday, May 8th report that it was a least 10 days behind schedule, with the company pointing to issues with soil and geotechnical concerns as reasons for the delay.

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The bond many people feel with the Family Resource Centre is expected to grow while the services expand their reach to Canal Flats.

The Village of Canal Flats has agreed to rent a room in the Columbia Discovery Centre to the Family Resource Centre for a lump sum payment of $1 for the next five years.

The partnership aims to improve access to programming and attract new families to the community.

“We are very excited to see services come to Canal Flats, such as the Family Program, Youth Outreach and Engagement, Employment Services, Early Learning Centre for children under six and their families,” said Mayor Ute Juras by email. “This will not only help existing families access these programs where they live, but will also help (us) in attracting new families to the community.”

The opportunity to expand community programming to Canal Flats has encouraged positive change, according to Family Resource Centre executive director Pat Cope.

“We believe that it’s really important to reduce as many barriers as we can for families and individuals to ac-

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cess services,” said Ms. Cope. “The lack of transportation that meets the needs of individuals coming in for appointments is one of the biggest barriers in the valley. We have a transportation system, but it’s pretty rudimentary.”

She added that travelling to an appointment with children is not always the easiest task.

“It can be challenging,” said Ms. Cope. “We can do a better job of serving our catchment area in the north and south with a satellite office… (and) a hub in Invermere — one in the south and one in the north.”

While the programs that are being delivered in Canal Flats are still tentatively scheduled, Ms. Cope is eager to offer what’s needed to improve life for the community.

She showcased the Canal Flats satellite office to representatives from the Ministry of Children and Family Development during a tour on May 7th and expects to see them return for a follow up on the project this fall.

The Family Resource Centre is setting up their location now and Ms. Cope believes the office will be open up to four days a week.

“The space is really welcoming and I think people are going to feel really safe and comfortable there,” said Ms. Cope, adding there’s a grand opening being scheduled. “But the dates have yet to be determined.”

To learn more, visit www.familyresourcecentre.ca.

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“The District of Invermere has made it really clear that the entire main street (7th Avenue) must be open for the May long weekend. We are pushing them really hard to get going,” said Mr. Prosser, adding the new target date for having all the park’s hard surfaces (concrete pouring and brick laying) done is May 31st at the absolute latest. “It’s disappointing to see minimal staff on site and then, when we start pushing, all of a sudden there’s about 10 workers out there. It should be going full tilt from now on.”

Invermere mayor Gerry Taft expressed frustration.

“If the hard surfaces are done by the end of May, I guess we can live with that. Any later we can’t,” he said, adding the delay underscores how impractical it would be to try to do a complete downtown revitalization all at once.

“You’d have to totally rip up main street for more than a summer. It would be completely unacceptable,” said Mr. Taft, adding the piecemeal approach the district has used the past few years is far better.

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Fundraiser gives needy families a jump-start non-violent and supervised activities that will curb them from getting into trouble with drugs, alcohol and vandalism,” said Mr. Chapman. “I work at all three schools in town and I promote it at each one of the schools. The kids are relieved. Families always appear The number of families plagued by the growing cost of signing their children up for relieved and happy that their child is able to participate in the sports that are offered in sports and recreational activities is on the rise. our community.”

Some families start saving to cover the cost of selected children’s activities at the start In addition, Family Resource Centre director of program management Michele Neiof the year, but not everybody can afford it. For them, there is help. der has been helping families look at the big picture that comes from participating in Invermere’s Canadian Tire owner, Craig Knapp, is working toward helping needy receiving funding from JumpStart. families cover the cost of enrolment and membership fees “Study after study proves that kids who are involved in for sports programming by hosting the annual JumpStart physical activities have good self-esteem,” said Ms. Neider.

“We gave out a little over $15,000 to kids in fundraiser on Saturday, May 30th.

“They’re healthier and it builds their self-confidence. It creneed in the Columbia Valley last year.”

“JumpStart Day is a time for us to highlight the Canaates a positive outlet in their life so they’re less likely to fall dian Tire JumpStart Charity and try to earn some (donainto risky behaviours and it keeps obesity away.”

Craig Knapp tions) to help out the community,” said Mr. Knapp, noting Mr. Knapp began hosting the JumpStart initiative in Owner, Canadian Tire Invermere 100 per cent of financial contributions will remain with the valley during 2013 and is eager to see the community Columbia Valley-based families. “It all stays local. In fact, embrace it with open arms once again. all of the administrative costs for the program are paid for by our organization so nothing “We gave out a little over $15,000 to kids in need in the Columbia Valley last year,” comes out of the funds that we build through fundraising.” said Mr. Knapp. “In and around Invermere… I think there was about some 69 kids that Families who are struggling financially are eligible to apply for funding through the were helped, so that was a tremendous amount of support that was given out to kids.”

Canadian Tire JumpStart Charity.

While there is no cost to attend the event, financial contributions are strongly en“The program is extremely flexible,” said Mr. Knapp. “In fact, it’s designed to be couraged. Mr. Knapp is optimistic there will be a community barbecue in-store if the adapted to whatever the needs are for the individual child, as long as it’s a sport or a health board approves his request. physical activity.”

“I’m not sure what we’re going to do yet,” he said with a chuckle. “There’s probably Canadian Tire JumpStart Charity chapter member Matthew Chapman has been going to be a barbecue and we’re going to be asking for donations, but right now it’s all busy trying to recruit students from the school system to help them make the most of the tentatively scheduled while we’re waiting for the health board to approve us.” opportunity to have funding that helps cover the cost of sports.

Check upcoming issues of The Pioneer for event details. For more information about “It’s a really positive program for youth of all ages to be able to participate in positive, the initiative, visit www.jumpstartcanadiantire.ca.

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Back on the track The wait is over for local roller derby fans. The Invermere Killer Rollots women’s roller derby team is back in action on Saturday, May 23rd at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena against the Canmore Lady Macs for what‘s panning out to be one of the team’s most competitive bouts ever.

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Book Review: The Sisters Brothers

Reviewed by Andrew Wawtt Bishop’s Book Store & Coffee Lounge

Written by B.C. born author Patrick DeWitt , The Sisters Brothers is a fresh take on the Old Wild West genre that has won the hearts of many readers in the past. But be warned, this ain’t your Grand Daddy’s Louis Lamour novel folks. Forget blazing sunsets, freckle-faced farm kids or guitars that softly weep. Instead, we say hello to the world of the Sisters Brothers — Charlie and Eli — two ornery men who set out south to San Francisco on a (paid) mission to kill. And all along the way, the river of blood shed in this book is high enough to soak a horse’s belly.

That being said, there are also some tender, poetic elements mixed in to this oft brutal story as portrayed

in the younger brother’s constant questioning of when and why to kill. Justice, or at least cowboy justice, in the Old Frontier Days still came with a pang of guilt even though the situation often meant kill or be killed. Decisions were made swiftly and the punishment was always severe. And despite all the hunger, death and loneliness that was to be found along the steep winding trails, this book still has many memorable elements of humour. Tragic, suffering humour, but humour that will make you grin nonetheless.

The brothers’ journey through the lawless West is set mostly in Oregon and California, but it could almost be anywhere considering how little detail is devoted to the landscape. Here again, DeWitt’s style breaks away from the traditional format of “The Western” by replacing images

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of the wild unbroken trail with that of up-close, ruthless and frequent combat. The cast of characters encountered by the brothers are at times pathetic and vulnerable, but then again, many are capable adversaries, just as quick to violence as a cornered rattlesnake and, as such, the boys suffer many a serious wound.

Readers of Cormac McCarthy and Elmore Leonard will love this novel’s style, but if you prefer Steinbeck or more classic John Wayne type stuff, then it might be best to stay away. If in fact, dear reader, you enjoy this recommendation, then also check out DeWitt’s first novel — Ablutions, also most highly recommendable. And speaking of Cormac McCarthy, his epic book Blood Meridian is by far the most violent book I have come across in thirty years of heavy reading. So my advice today: try out The Sisters Brothers first and if that suits your tastes, only then try saddling up to McCarthyian levels of cowboy gore.

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

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Friday, May 15th • May long weekend Boogie Bash at Bud’s Bar & Lounge. May 15th No cover charge featuring DJ Juice.

May 16th $5 cover charge featuring Bruce E.p. May 17th, No cover, featuring The Jamies with the Otters and Locals night.

• 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: From May 15th – May 28th Permaculture Design Certification at the College of the Rockies and Groundswell Community Greenhouse.

For more information email info@groundswellnetwork. ca or call 250-342-3337.

• 6 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre (SYC) Rockband Night.

• May 15 – Sun, May 17, Crescent Heights Senior High School Reunion, Calgary, 100th Celebration. 1019-1st Street N.W. To register visit crescentheightsalumni.ca or call 1-855-424-2586.

the Invermere Public Library, every Saturday. For more info, go to invermere.bclibrary.ca.

Tuesday, May 19th • 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Cooking workshop.

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

Wednesday, May 20th • 4:30 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphic Design program. Must pre-register. Email summit.centre@gmail.com or call 250-342-3033.

• 6 - 8 p.m.: SYC Drop-in Girls Only Group.

Thursday, May 21st • 4 - 8 p.m.: SYC open gym.

• 4:30 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphic Design program. Must pre-register. Email summit.centre@gmail.com or call 250-342-3033.

• 5 - 6 p.m.: Every Thursday evening, enjoy the Wine Tasting in the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Lobby.

Learn about BC wines from our in-house sommelier, $10 per person.

• 7 p.m: Friends of Kootenay National Park AGM at the Prestige Inn in Radium Hot Springs. Presentation: Building on Success - Wildlife Crossings in Kootenay National Park by Darren Quinn, Wildlife Crossing Project Manager.

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

Westridge Dr. For more information email info@ groundswellnetwork.ca or phone 250-342-3337.

• 10 a.m.: Crazy Soles Nipika Trail Run at Nipika Resort. Register prior to event at new.zone4.ca for more information visit nipika.com/crazy-soles-nipika-trail-run.

• 10 a.m.: Windermere Community Association AGM at Windermere Community Hall, followed by Potluck luncheon.

• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Purcell Mountain Painters Art Sale at 503 7th Ave. Invermere, next to Grant’s Foods. Local artists at work.

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

• 7:30 p.m.: Killer Rollbots Roller Derby game at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. Beer garden, concession, and half time entertainment! All ages welcome. $10 for Adults, $5 for kids.

Monday, May 25th • 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, May 26th • 5 - 6 p.m.: SYC Trivia Night.

Wednesday, May 27th • 4:30 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphic design program. Must pre-register. Email summit.centre@gmail.com or call 250-342-3033.

• 6 - 8 p.m.: SYC Drop-in Boys Only Group.

Friday, May 22nd

Thursday, May 28th

• 10 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.: Artym Gallery shows Cameron Bird, Bayot Heer and Vance Theoret exhibition till May 22.

• 12 - 6 p.m.: Summer Kickoff Party at the Radium Hot Springs visitor centre. Visit radiumhotsprings.com for details.

• 7 p.m.: SYC Foosball tournament night.

• 5 p.m.: May 22 - May 24, Wetlandkeepers Course is 2½ days of workshops that educate participants about wetland conservation. This is a hands-on, free fieldwork course that provides participants with technical skills to steward their own wetland. For more information contact wetlands_assistant@bcwf.bc.ca or visit wetlandkeeperswindermere.eventbrite.ca • 6 p.m.: SYC Karaoke Night.

• 4 - 8 p.m.: SYC open gym.

• 4:30 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphic design program. Must pre-register. Email summit.centre@gmail.com or call 250-342-3033.

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Saturday, May 23rd

• 9 p.m.: 80’s DJ party at the Farside Inn Fairmont.

• May 23rd & Sunday May 24th Radium Car Rally.

Visit radiumhotsprings.com for details.

• 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Garage Sale at Akisqnuk First Nation Arbor. Food and items for sale as well as breakfast.

• 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Plant Sale and Open House at Groundswell Community Greenhouse, 15th Ave and

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Monday, May 18th • Hoodoo Grill celebrates its 10th anniversary. Call 250- 347-6400 for details.

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Friday, May 29th • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Permaculture Design Practicum May 29th and May 30th at Groundswell Community Greenhouse,. The #1 request of our PDC graduates is to practice their new design skills on real-life projects. For more information email info@groundswellnetwork.ca or call 250-342-3337.

• 12 p.m.: Edgewater Seniors soup day at the Edgewater Legion, $6.

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Killer Rollbots pumped up for upcoming derby

By Kevin Nimmock Pioneer Staff The Invermere Killer Rollbots are back and they are looking to show their continued dominance over opposing roller derby teams from B.C. and Alberta.

The Rollbots have an upcoming home game against the Lady Macs from Canmore, a team they have been looking to compete against for three years. The game is at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 23rd at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids.

“Both teams have a number of veteran players as well as new skaters, so it should be a good match up,” said team captain Jess de Groot in an email.

Roller Derby is popular in the Columbia Valley because it combines the atmosphere of a community festival with a high-impact, fast-paced sport.

The sport involves two teams of five players roller skating in the same direction around a track. Gameplay consists of short matchups, called jams, in which a scoring player from both teams, called jammers, score points by lapping members of the opposing team.

At the Rollbots’ upcoming game, fans will be able to partake in an Arrowhead Brewing Company beer garden. There will also be a half-time belly dancing performance from Arabian Mountain Spice.

“Invermere is a great supporter of roller derby,” said

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Ms. de Groot. “We always have great attendance at our home games and the crowd really gets into it.”

She attributes her team’s popularity to their success in recent competitions. She said the team plays at a high level, allowing audience members to see something truly unique.

“The Rollbots are a fun team to watch,” said Ms. de Groot. “We have some heavy hitters and skilled jammers. We work hard to find teams that will challenge us and play good derby so we can put on a great show for the audience.”

The Rollbots used to be part of the East Kootenay Roller Derby League before disaffiliating this winter.

Last year, the Rollbots won the league championship after beating the Bavarian Barbarians from Kimberley.

On June 6th, the Rollbots will have a rematch against the Barbarians in Invermere. Ms. de Groot said she is looking forward to the clash with her team’s closest rival.

“We have played the Barbs quite a few times, and it’s always a very high-action, intense game,” she said.

“It will be very interesting to see the two teams meet up again on the track.”

With few competitive sports available to women in Invermere, roller derby has provided an exciting opportunity for women looking to compete.

“It’s a unique opportunity to see these women who live regular lives in our town, get on roller skates and be very physical and athletic,” Ms. de Groot said.

La Cafamore is in its sixth season of performing chamber works in the Kootenays. The trio consisting of Angela Snyder (violin), Alexis More (viola) and Carolyn Cameron (piano) is returning to Christ Church Trinity in Invermere on Friday, May 22nd to perform works exclusively by women composers.

“Some of my favourite concerts have been those featuring works by women,” said Ms. Cameron. “I’m not sure if it’s the thrill of discovering a hidden jewel, promoting the talented underdog, or just getting completely involved in amazing works. I’m always surprised these pieces aren’t performed more often.”

The dissemination of classical music into the popular consciousness involves several steps: talented composers, willing publishers, able performers and a public receptive to the work. If any of these steps is missing, great works can be overlooked. Take the case of Fanny Mendelssohn.

“By all accounts, she was every bit as talented as her younger brother, Felix,” said Ms. Cameron, “but her family and society’s belief that women should not seek careers in music resulted in Felix publishing

many of her works under his name.”

One such work became a favourite of Queen Victoria. The Queen, upon meeting Felix, asked him to play her favourite song to him. Felix sheepishly confessed that the music was, in fact, written by his sister, Fanny. Even to this day, many of Fanny’s over 450 works remain unpublished.

Rebecca Clarke’s works were largely ignored during her lifetime, even though she is considered one of the most important composers from the period between WWI and WWII. She would sometimes use a male alias for some of her works, and received much greater praise for those works than the works performed under her own name. It wasn’t until very late in her life that some interest in her compositions occurred.

La Cafamore is excited to return to Invermere.

“We get such an enthusiastic audience,” said Ms. Cameron. “We hope that they will appreciate the works. This music deserves a prominent place in the classical music repertoire.”

The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets can be purchased at Tiffany’s Thredz. The cost is $15 for adults, $12 for students/seniorss and children under 12 are free.

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Effusion’s Seventh Heaven

By Stephen Lebovits Effusion Art Gallery + Glass Studio If Seventh Heaven can be loosely interpreted as the state of great joy and happiness, then Effusion Art Gallery + Glass Studio is just about to enter it!

Heather Cuell, Effusion’s owner and resident artist, threw open the doors of her gallery/studio space almost seven years ago to this day, and has since been bringing some of Canada’s most talented and versatile contemporary artists to Invermere and the Columbia Valley region.

“It’s been a fun and interesting ride so far," she coyly admits, adding "I’m still having fun, discovering new artists, expressing my own creativity and meeting new people.”

This year has seen Effusion update its interior as well as its roster of talent.

Upon venturing inside this main street creative hub, you’ll find the likes of Kimberly Kiel, David Zimmerman, Verne Busby and other notable Canadian talents, but you’ll also learn about Valerie Allard, Michael Cameron, Danielle Champoux, Shannon Craig, Veronica Funk, Sarinah Haba and Sarah Hillock — all new artists to the Effusion fold.

But Effusion is not only a place to showcase Canada-wide talent, it’s also the showroom for Heather’s own work.

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The scope of Cuell’s work is vast as she works closely with her clients to create a myriad of custom-made, functional, sculptural and architectural pieces ranging in size from small decorative tiles to featured walls and beyond. Popping into Effusion usually gives you an idea of where Cuell’s work is presently at, as it proudly stands amongst that of her artistic peers.

“Effusion is a place to discover just some of Canada’s leading contemporary talent, of which there is abundance,” she says.

So, what’s up Effusion’s sleeve for the 2015 summer season?

To kick it all off, Bragg Creek, AB artist David Zimmerman will be creating live, this Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Zimmerman, known for his textured, glossy bear paintings, is a gallery favourite who will

be sharing with onlookers some of his artistic secrets.

Effusion’s Summer Creative Series will be regularly showcasing guest artists as they too create live, on-site for everyone to enjoy, including a solo exhibition by Balgonie, Saskatchewan artist Kimberly Kiel running from July 17th through the 26th.

"Kimberly is a very well-received and busy artist, and for her to take the time to create a large body of work exclusive to Effusion is quite a coup. We are very excited about that!” says Cuell.

So, when you’re around, why not drop by and check out Effusion. Canada has many very talented artists, some of whose work is right here in town.

David Zimmerman will be at Effusion Saturday, May 16th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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This May long weekend, the Artym Gallery presents “Oil, Gold & Stone,” an exhibition featuring new work by painter Cameron Bird, goldsmith Bayot Heer, and stone sculptor Vance Theoret.

These artists are exceptional in their respective fields, and you can watch all three working at the gallery on both Saturday, May 16th from 10 STONE STAR — This enigmatic work titled Cleara.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, May ly Dancing by stone sculptor Vance Theoret is just one 17th from noon to 4 p.m. example of the many unique art pieces on display at Cameron Bird has been a reg- the Artym Gallery in Invermere until May 22nd. ular at the Artym Gallery for over a Photo submitted decade; his strong brushstrokes and and unique gemstones with him for the unmistakable style have made him a favourite with new and established col- weekend, and will be on hand to create lectors alike. Cameron paints western Ca- stunning jewelry designs.

Stone sculptor Vance Theoret is a nadian landscapes in the tradition of the Group of Seven. He starts with a plein-air tradition at the Artym for May long (on location) study, and will create a stu- weekends. For several years, he has done dio piece from that study. His demonstra- a “Name the Bear” contest at the galtions will consist of creating study paint- lery, with this year being no exception. ings from start to finish. This show also The person who comes up with the best features several of Bird’s extremely popu- name will win an original bear sculpture! lar wildlife paintings, and some of his Vance will be carving outside the gallery newest explorations into acrylic painting. all weekend, so stop by several times to Bayot Heer is a jeweller who has been see the sculpture come into fruition. This recognized internationally for his skill. show features not just Theoret’s signature He has been published in the renowned bears, but several birds as well, and a huge international publication Masters: Gem- variety of stones from all over the world.

This show will be on display at the Arstones, Major Works by Leading Jewellers. tym Gallery until May 22nd. You can see it His original jewelry is unique, architectural and beautiful to look at. It is sim- online at www.artymgallery.com, but this ply exquisite when worn. Along with new long weekend you should not miss the opjewelry, Bayot will be bringing several rare portunity to watch these masters at work!

Valley artists fill Pynelogs’ walls

By Chloe Danielle Marson Assistant Summer Curator We are in full swing down at Pynelogs Arts and Cultural Centre, having already exhibited five weeks of work created by valley locals, children and adults alike.

We kicked off the season on April 7th with the ever-whimsical Art from the Heart exhibit and auction. If you didn’t make it in to see the local elementary school children’s masterworks, you missed out on a wall of blue cats, beautiful renditions of Group of Seven mountain ranges, brightly coloured collaged owls, dynamic city-scape horizons, and many, many other delightfully creative projects.

Well done to all the young artists, a big thank you to their teachers, and a huge thanks to Natalie Ruby and her team of volunteers for co-ordinating the show. This big old house came alive with colour and excitement, thanks to everyone’s dedication.

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April 28th was the start of a two-week run of four separate shows, each with their own theme, but together creating a takeaway impression of the importance and beauty of nurturing community and culture: Pat and Baiba Morrow’s Heart of the Himalaya photography exhibit, previously held in Banff’s Whyte Museum, showcased the landscape, ritual, and peoples of the Himalayas without glamour or bias.

Thirty years of travelling between the Himalayas, capturing and celebrating the different cultures, have resulted in a photographic essay that pull the viewer right inside each photo, wrapping the viewer up in a moment caught in time. It has been inspiring to see a life’s worth of work culminated in this manner — thanks to Pat and Baiba for following their passion and sharing all that they discovered along the way!

Marla Oliver’s Then and Now: Repeat Photography of the Lake Windermere Area exhibit has been an eye-opening experience for everyone who has had a chance to view it. Interactive flip boards showing before and after shots of key locations (like the CPR Lodge, and Lake of the Hanging Glacier) have given old memories new life, and a refreshed context within the modern transformations and resilience of Lake Windermere’s landscape and cultural growth. The exhibition moves to the Invermere Pub-

lic Library from May 13th to June 13th, and will live permanently in the Windermere Museum thereafter.

Sharing a common theme of Fossils and Feathers, the Wings Over the Rockies and Lil’ Peeps art shows gave contributing artists a place to explore and expand on the geologic history of the area with Trilobites, native bird species, and various types of shells. The daycares and child care centres responsible for Lil’ Peeps did a spectacular job showcasing the theme with bird masks, hand-made replica fossils, a diorama of Earth’s phases, and miniature nests, among other things. Artists involved in the Wings art show dressed the walls with inspired interpretations of fossils and feathers, both abstract and realistic. Thanks to everyone who participated!

Up next at Pynelogs, a group show with artists Elizabeth Segstro, Kathleen Stead, Karen MacRae, Rowena Sinha, Sandy Orsten, and Sherry Ponych will hold space for two weeks from May 12th to 24th, with the opening night reception on Friday, May 15th, from 5 to 9 p.m. You can expect to see fine illustrations, batik-style paintings, and various landscape interpretations.

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YOUR MONEY

Low interest rates and mortgages Low interest rates have affected many aspects of the economy. Bond prices rose, which means yields fell. In fact, shortly after the Bank of Canada cut the overnight lending rate from one per cent to 0.75 per cent, the fiveyear Government of Canada bond rate touched a new low of 0.58 per cent.

This yield erosion has allowed lenders to slash promotional fixed-rate mortgages. Currently, TD Bank is offering the lowest advertised rate ever for a major Canadian bank on a five-year fixed term, 2.74 per cent.

But aside from saving money, what are the long-term implications of rock bottom interest rates on mortgages?

Mortgage wars According to the British Columbia Real Estate Association, on a seasonally adjusted basis, March saw the most home sales of any month since December 2009.

Though it’s hard to say why sales have increased, the BCREA believes it’s due to historically low interest rates and rising consumer confidence.

It’s true that mortgage rates are at all-time lows. In April, Meridian Credit Union in Ontario made headlines for offering 1.49 per cent for an 18-month term, advertising the rate as the “lowest posted mortgage rate in Canadian history.” West of the Rockies, other rates made headlines, such as Bank of Montreal’s 10-year fixed term at 3.64 per cent.

The impact Low interest rates makes it more affordable to finance purchases, but also tend to drive prices up. For example, consider a 25-year, $500,000 mortgage with a five per cent interest rate would require a payment of $2,908 per month and cost $24,510 in interest during the first year. If rates fell to three per cent, the same mortgage would be $2,366 per month, with an annual interest cost of $14,720.

Because real estate is a market-based asset, prices don’t exist in a vacuum. As more people can afford a $2,366 payment as opposed to $2,908, demand should increase. According to the law of supply and demand, this will cause prices to rise.

When rates do go up, the cost of borrowing will go up too. Those who entered the housing market with the $2,366 payment would find themselves renewing their mortgage at a higher rate. If the going rate was back up at five per cent, prices have likely fallen to account for fewer buyers, which means not only does it cost more to service the mortgage, the house could be worth less as well.

Now, chances are, when interest rates go up the economy will experience widespread price inflation, making everything cost more. This could cause real estate prices to remain stagnant, or slowly inch forward.

Wage inflation tends to be a lagging indicator, however, which means people could feel the pinch for a while before their income catches up with price increases.

Will rates go up?

Yes, eventually, interest rates will go up. This will not likely happen, however, until inflation levels rise or people find something else to do with their money besides buy low-yielding bonds. These concepts will be discussed more at length in next week’s article.

Risk reduction Looking to offset risk in their portfolios, the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and Genworth Canada have recently fired back on highly leveraged borrowers. Both insurers raised premiums on mortgage default insurance for people with less than a 10 per cent downpayment.

Final thoughts A more robust real estate market is a welcome change in many areas of B.C., where the number of listings has been high compared to sales activity. Buyers should exercise caution, however, to ensure that they are only taking on as much debt as they can comfortably service.

After all, the average historical interest rate on a five-year fixed mortgage since 1973 is about eight per cent. At today’s rates, it’s never been a more advantageous time to reduce debt.

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Contest fuels thought on rural B.C.

By Kevin Nimmock Pioneer Staff Attention writers, the BC Chamber of Commerce has opened up a new article contest, which the local Chamber is promoting, that offers participants the chance to win $10,000. For the Rurals & Urbans Contest, organizers elected to go with a theme that bridges the gap between rural and urban life in B.C., to understand how the two populations currently support each other and can better organize in the future.

The main question prospective participants are being asked to address is: “How can the diminishing rural population continue to sustain urban B.C.?”

Susan Clovechok, the executive director of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, said many people in this region often do not think about how the local resourcebased economy fuels urban parts of the province.

“It is actually a really good theme, because it is really thought-provoking as to how we really function,” she said.

“What does mining do to support the urban lifestyle? What does forestry do for the economy of urban centres?”

She preached the importance of the contest helping community members understand the importance of maintaining strong rural economies.

“The urban centres are great and they are growing our population, but because of the production of food, mining

and forestry, our rural communities have to be healthy and strong in order to support the entire economy of British Columbia,” Mrs. Clovechok said.

The BC Chamber of Commerce will choose one winner from each of the province’s regions. One overall winner will be awarded the grand prize of $10,000, the second place participant will receive $5,000, five other participants will earn $1,000 and ten runners-up will be awarded $100.

On April 24th, Mrs. Clovechok represented the East Kootenay at the first-ever meeting of the new Rural Advisory Council in Victoria. Like the contest, the council represents a way to allow rural British Columbian communities to express their opinions and anchor change towards policy.

“That first meeting was really about laying the groundwork for how we are going to work together,” Mrs. Clovechok said. “Our next meeting is in June and I think we will be getting more into the meat of it, moving forward and looking at the rural issues that affect development.”

She said that improving economic circumstances in rural B.C. is a delicate balancing act, which requires keen attention to making changes that do not change everything.

“We have got to move forward, we have got to progress,” Mrs. Clovechok said, “but how do we keep up the lifestyle... the reason we all live in rural British Columbia?

How do we maintain that as we move forward and grow in a sustainable way? Those are the questions we will address.”

To enter, visit www.bcchamber.org/news-events.

Free conservation course

By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff Environmental stewards are raising awareness about the importance of conservation efforts in the Columbia Valley with a workshop.

The B.C. Wildlife Federation (BCWF) is offering a free workshop to educate people of all ages about the value of wetland conservation between Friday, May 22nd and Sunday, May 24th.

The hands-on field school allows participants to learn about mapping and hydrology in the wetlands. It also offers information about soil sampling. Lastly, there is a section that covers amphibian, plant and animal identification in an effort to protect Mother Nature.

Participants who complete the course will be awarded a Wetland Keeper Certificate.

There will be ongoing support for students to continue learning about the wetlands through the BCWF for those who are interested.

For more information about the course, call Neil Fletcher, BCWF Wetlands Education Program Co-ordinator, at 1-888-881-2293 ext. 232 or 604970-9707. To register for the 2.5-day long course, visit www.eventbrite.ca/e/wetlandkeepers-windermere-registration-15339336368.

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Paddling through the wetlands

By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff The sunshine breaks through the clouds and gently warms up my shoulders.

I watch eagerly as more than a dozen twitchers gather around Columbia River Kayak and Canoe owner Penny Powers and her partner, Max Fanderl, to hear what the Wings Over The Rockies festival has in store for them during a paddle through the wetlands guided by Royal Ontario Museum curator of invertebrate paleontology Jean-Bernard Caron early on Sunday, May 10th.

“I don’t know anything about birds or plants,” Dr. Caron said with a chuckle, “but I know a little bit about fossils.”

The sound of laughter filled the air around the boat launch while the long grass faintly rustled in a mild wind behind us.

While the Powers-Fanderl family gradually began moving canoes and kayaks from storage to the shore, Mr. Fanderl began to explain how the Columbia River — the largest river in the Pacific Northwest — spans nearly 2,000 kilometres in a big loop that rounds out on both sides of the border.

Next, he went through the importance of water safety and sports before following everybody down to the water’s edge.

I’m offered up a single red kayak first and as I’m pushed away from the shoreline with a black and white paddle, I glance down the river and see two deer on the opposite side quenching their thirst as the water slowly flows past me.

I paddle in a small circle and catch sight of people from the tour gradually leaving the shore in single kayaks, shared canoes and one large boat for several people.

Dr. Caron and Mr. Fanderl hopped in the big boat to help share insights about the region’s history and unique habitat.

I paddled slightly ahead of the group and looked around to become familiar with my new home, thinking about how lucky I am to be in the Columbia Valley.

We paddled past the bridge leading out of Invermere, around some wooden landmarks along the river and used the water as a vehicle to learn about Mother Nature.

I listened closely to the people around me gasp in awe as an eagle swooped down to the river to catch a fish, but with the blink of an eye and the turn of my head, the encounter was over before I could even imagine.

I smiled instinctively and continued to paddle down the river, listening happily to the sounds of the water clinking, taking pictures of the group on my camera and taking stock of exactly how shallow the river was, which was all new information to yours truly.

We continued paddling through the water and noticed as a group that there were small fish and some shells easily observed below us.

As the water began to shallow, Ms. Powers noted that the wetlands are typically shallow but that the levels we’re seeing now are some of the lowest during the entire year. She quickly double-backed to check on the others and then began taking pictures.

As I carefully paddled through the shallow water and the tan reeds of the wetlands, I began to realize that it’s easy to take comfort in the wonders of such a beautiful place with the friendly faces on the tours, even if my observations revealed that paddling a canoe as a team seems to be the ultimate test for some relationships.

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Opposite page: More than a dozen birdwatchers paddled down the Columbia River in search of birds on May 10th (Breanne Massey photos). This page: Festival Keynote Dr. Jean-Bernard Caron visited local schools (#1) to share his fossil expertise with students (submitted photo); David Zehnder (#2) and his brother John Zehnder (#3) gave a tour of Zehnder Ranch on May 10th to a group (#4) that were treated to a sheepherding demonstration and wildlife viewing, as well as a walk along Bunyan Lake (#5) looking for birds (Kevin Nimmock photos); Geologist Chris Jenkins led a group of about 10 young kids, parents and grandparents on a hammering, chiseling treasure hunt for trilobite fossils at Kinsmen Beach (#6 and #7) on the afternoon of May 8th, much to the amusement of (#8) Ty Lightfoot (Steve Hubrecht photos); Local environmental educators Duncan Whittick (#9) and Karen Reid led a band of excited budding young naturalists (#10) along the Dragonfly Boardwalk during the Junior Naturalist Family Exploration on the morning of May 9th (Jenny Hubrecht photos).

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This townhome makes a great starter or recreational property with 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms and located in Canal Flats. The cozy bright open floor plan offers you large daylight windows, master bedroom with double closets and ensuite with shower and corner jetted tub, fully developed lower level, west facing sundeck with great mountain views. MLS#2399162

This townhome blends luxury, privacy and views. Offering you approximately 1,700 sq.ft. of living space, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, 9 ft main floor ceilings, elegant fireplace, open kitchen and stainless steel appliances all with dramatic finishing. The master bedroom balcony is perfect for your morning coffee and this property comes fully furnished. MLS#2403275

1001 – 6th Street Invermere

1355 Canyon View Road Invermere

1390 Lake Drive Windermere

$424,500

$539,000

$609,000

Perfect cottage with a perfect location situated right on the 8th tee box of Radium’s Springs Golf Course! This cottage offers you 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, wood burning fireplace, west facing deck with built in hot tub and comes fully furnished. All you need to bring is your clothes, toys then just sit back and relax. MLS#NEW

We have found what you are looking for, this 4 bedroom 3 bathroom home located in the heart of Invermere. Double detached garage with a 0.25 acre lot gives you the space and privacy everyone looks for. Also there is a bonus as this property is zoned R2 and has one of the few legal one bedroom suites in town. MLS#2404345

A great location with this very well maintained 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home. Open design with plenty of room for friends and family, this property offers a private location with spectacular views. Walking distance to all levels of schools, downtown and only a stone’s throw to numerous biking trails. Large landscaped yard, green house, sundeck, double attached garage. MLS#2404143

DANIEL ZURGILGEN 250-342-1612

SCOTT WALLACE 250-342-5309

BERNIE RAVEN 250-342-7415

danielzurgilgen@gmail.com

scott@scottwallace.ca

bernieraven@gmail.com

1746 8th Avenue Invermere

$379,000

Lovely 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom family home on dead end road in the Wilder subdivision. Walking dist. to schools, downtown and Kinsmen Beach. Large east facing sundeck with mountain views, 2 fireplaces, 2 living rooms… Very quiet! MLS#2404341

Panorama

2060 Summit Drive 250-341-6044

Fairmont

#4, 4992, Fairmont Frontage Rd 250-345-6080

Toll Free: 1-888-341-6044 • Fax: 250-341-6046 1411 13th Avenue Invermere

$369,000

809 Westridge Drive Invermere

$284,000

Walking distance to all schools and downtown Invermere. This 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is very nicely appointed with a great family room with wet bar, etc. Newer kitchen and hardwood flooring. Great back yard with privacy. MLS#2403847

Located in Invermere’s premier subdivision, Westridge, this semi-detached 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom is a great starter or family home. Large lot, attached garage and paved driveway. Walking distance to all schools. MLS#2405098

Unit 28, 1370 Terravista Rd. Windermere

Unit 58, 835 Lakeview Meadows Rd. Windermere

930 Timbermont Rd. Windermere

$449,000

$409,000

$499,900

Lake and mountain views and enough room for all the family to come and visit. 4 bedrooms plus den/office, 3 bathrooms, hardwood, skylight, family room with walkout to the lower patio. Gas or wood burning fireplaces and solid hickory wood cabinets in the kitchen, 24’ x 32’ garage. Access to a private beach and personal registered mooring for a boat will allow you countless hours of fun in the sun. Only minutes to Invermere or Windermere and all the local valley shops. MLS#2404239

Lakefront condominium. Boat slips available for the long term. Roomy updated townhouse with wood burning fireplace, large deck with great view, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a crawl space for ample storage. Terravista is well known as a top lakeside family strata. One of the most desirable locations on Windermere Lake. Bring the kids and the boat for a lifetime of great memories. MLS#2403103

Lakeview Meadows luxury duplex! Recreation centre, private beach. Bright and open main floor, huge windows, stainless steel appliances, pantry, hardwood floors, dining space, and a private deck. Master bedroom upstairs with spacious 5pc ensuite and walk-in closet, 2 more bedrooms, a bathroom, and large laundry room.

Walk-out basement has 14 foot ceilings, in-floor heat, 4th bedroom, and bathroom.

MLS#2401698

Windermere’s Timber Ridge III. Access to private beach, tennis courts, marina and walking trails. Landscaped with low maintenance flower gardens. Heated 12 x 12 shed, double garage and single carport. Asphalt driveway. MLS#2403949

1910 Pineridge Drive Invermere

806 – 17th Street Invermere

# 2 – 4894 Ridge Road Radium Hot Springs

3631 Toby Creek Rd. Lake Lillian

4948 Timberview Place Windermere

5383 Geary Creek Rd. Fairmont

$ 597,000

$599,000

$299,900

$975,000

$639,000

$1,437,000

This newer home is hard to beat. Large east facing deck overlooking the lake and mountains. Geo-thermal heating system, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and large garage.

Vaulted pine ceiling, hardwood flooring, and a dream kitchen to entertain (Granite).

Open concept living, lots of natural light. Walking distance to town, shopping, school and all the amenities Invermere has to offer. MLS 2404096

This nicely renovated 6 bed, 3 bath, 2 car garage home is situated on a 0.41 acre lot.

Lots of room for all your toys incl. the RV. Living room, eating nook and sitting area are very bright and extra large. Large covered deck. Only min. to Kinsmen Beach.

MLS 2404567

This beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom duplex at Radium Ridge, shows very little usage and is in great shape. Single car garage, sun deck and NO strata fees. Fully decked out and ready for you to move in.. ( New Home Warranty ).plus..plus. MLS 2404528

2.5 acres on Lake Lillian. 287 feet of natural lakefront and a small dock for swimming, fishing and canoeing. 834 sq. ft. deck with a hot tub. Vaulted ceiling with rock fireplace (wood burning), oak floors, shaker maple cabinets, fir clad windows. Fully developed basement and a loft upstairs. A heritage log cabin on site could be a great place for the kids, guests or workshop. MLS#2404570

Private location in Windermere Lake’s Timber Ridge III. Community beach and marina.

Large lot with insulated heated double garage. The home features a huge wrap around deck. Curb appeal plus! Hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, walkout basement has room for pool table and large family room with 9’ ceilings. This place feels like home the minute you arrive. Don’t delay as this is one of a kind. MLS#2404923

Homestead in luxury on this 8.8 acre lot near Fairmont Hot Springs Mountainside Golf Course. Views of Windermere Lake and Columbia Lake that will take your breath away.

Home is finished for the discerning buyer. Attention to detail with reclaimed brick fireplace and exceptional woodwork. Radiant heated floors throughout. Huge irrigated garden. Town water and sewer available. Subdivision possibilities. MLS#2403265

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enjoy enviable locations, either nestled in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, like Fairmont’s Riverside Golf Course pictured here, in the Purcell Mountains where you’ll find Greywolf Golf Course at Panorama Mountain Resort across the valley, or in between the two. No matter which course you choose to play, they will all amaze you with superb views and world-class facilities.

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Chamber charity golf tournament in hot demand program, the Lions Club, the chamber board and the event’s volunteer organizing committee.

The Columbia Valley It was the second year in a Chamber of Commerce Charity row for the Mountainside course Golf Tournament ran again this to host the event. Copper Point year, with sold-out success.

Golf Club had hosted the first “It was a smash success.

11 editions of the tournament.

People had a lot of fun. It tru“The only reason we moved ly is a community event,” said it was that Fairmont Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce execuResort really wanted to host it, and tive director Susan Clovechok. GOLD RUSH — The College of the Rockies Copper Point had more than done “I don’t think you can possibly team won the right to wear the first place gold its share. With so many great golf have more fun on a golf course.” jackets in this year’s Columbia Valley Chamber of courses in the valley, we wanted to The tournament raised close Commerce Charity Golf Tournament. make sure we moved it around a Photo submitted bit,” said Mrs. Clovechok. to $30,000 before expenses and drew a capacity turnout of 128 golfers (20 more than The tournament was won in dramatic fashion by the last year). In fact, several would-be participants had to be College of the Rockies team, which beat the Eagle Ranch turned down, as the event was already full.

Resort team by a single stroke. Third place was initially a The event is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the tie, resulting in a tiebreaker that saw third place officially local Chamber. go the Fairmont Mountainside Villas team. The Timbers “It’s the fundraiser that helps us with all our operat- Resort team was fourth. The award for most honest team ing costs,” said Mrs. Clovechok, adding that since the went to ExpoCrete.

Chamber has already paid off the mortgage on its buildFor individual awards, Bob Beck won the mens’ closing, the money raised will go to maintenance and up- est to the pin award, Sigi Black won the ladies’ closest to grading computers and technology. the pin award, Yvonne Armstrong won the ladies’ longest “It makes a huge difference in enabling us to do the drive award (for the second year in a row), Wayne Gambowork we do,” she said, extending a huge thank you to the rski won the mens’ longest drive award, Donna Deschenes staff at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort’s Mountainside golf won the sand draw and Shari Taft won the water draw. course (where the tournament was held) and to the volMrs. Clovechok is advising those wishing to play in unteers from the College of The Rockies’ older workers next year’s tournament to book early.

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff

Inaugural golf tournament to benefit Columbia House seniors

By Kevin Nimmock Pioneer Staff

In a quiet forest setting with spectacular scenery this gated community offers paved roads with very large serviced lots all backing onto a green space.

Hot springs and 4 golf courses within 5 minutes.

Close to unlimited backcountry for hiking, biking and off road vehicles. Situated between 2 lakes with boat launches and beaches.

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It is almost time to take to the tees for a good cause.

The Windermere Health Care Auxiliary is set to host its first-ever golf tournament on Saturday, May 30th.

The tournament will occur at Windermere Valley Golf Course. Participants can register as singles, pairs or teams for $80 per person. The fee includes golf, a power cart, dinner at the course and the chance to win several prizes.

“Windermere is a nice course, it is an easy course, and we thought we could attract the people who are looking to have fun, rather than taking it too seriously,” Margaret Bashnick, the auxiliary’s president said.

Proceeds raised at the event will go to Columbia

House, in an effort to ensure seniors in the Columbia Valley are given the best care possible.

Columbia House, located in Invermere, is a longterm care facility for seniors, which is adjoined to the acute care hospital. It has 35 residential care beds.

“Columbia House puts out a wish list every year,” Mrs. Bashnick said. “So we look at it and decide what we can afford. We are a very small auxiliary, compared to others in the area, like Invermere’s.”

The goal of Columbia House is to embody a resident-centred philosophy designed to support residents’ choices, help residents function at their highest level and provide the best quality of life possible.

The Windermere Health Care Auxiliary supports institutions like the Columbia House around the Columbia Valley.

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Coys Par 3: a local favourite

Get your greens at Spur Valley Spur Valley Greens (established in 1997) has come a long way since its inception. The golf course and clubhouse amenities continue to expand for all our guests.

Recent additions include a 500-squarefoot expansion to the golf shop, which allows for great selection of men’s and ladies’ apparel and equipment.

On the course, a waterfall below the fairway bunker on the fifth hole streams

In the heart of the valley, at the north end of scenic Columbia Lake, enjoy the challenge, variety and fun that Coys Par 3 has to offer.

From expansive, picturesque fairways to the fun of unique water features and other surprises, Coys is the best in nine-hole golfing fun!

We offer golfers, beginners and experts alike, of all ages, the most unique golfing experience in the Columbia Valley. Coys Restaurant has become a local favourite. Come and enjoy great home cooking while you relax and take in the

pleasantly to the pond below — a very nice sight as you walk (or ride) on the fourth hole.

Playability at Spur Valley Greens is for everyone. A mid-length course featuring four Par 3s, four Par 4s and one Par 5, measuring up to a Par 33 with water in play on four holes and numerous bunkers.

Come and join us and remember: “Relax, you’re at Spur Valley Greens!”

1, 2, & 3 bedroom vacation homes along the Springs Golf Course in Radium Hot Springs. Year-round adventures await at Bighorn Meadows Resort!

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majestic views. Join us for our Saturday and Sunday Breakfast Buffet & Golf or later in the day for our famous Burger & Golf. On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, you can take your pick of Steak, Ribs or Chicken & Golf!

Our driving range offers the best view of the Fairmont Range with club rentals, power and pull carts available.

Call us today at 250-345-6504 for tee times. Reservations for food and golf specials required.

For more information, visit our website at www.coyspar3.ca.

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Local business lets golf cart owners pimp their rides

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Welcome Liane!

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Fancy your own custom-designed golf cart? Local company Kool Karts has got you covered.

The golf-cart company, owned and operated by Jake Cameron, launched last year as a sales and service business and this year is expanding into customization.

“Anything you want to do, you can. Almost anything you can do to a car, you can do to a golf cart. You can really pimp it out. Whatever you think of, chances are we can do it,” said Mr. Cameron. “As golf carts are becoming more popular, people are starting to want to get them more customized.”

There are a large — and growing — number of golf carts in the valley, often used not only on golf courses, but also to get around residential developments in Radium Hot Springs, Fairmont Hot Springs, near the Fairmont airport, and along the eastern side of Lake Windermere.

In Lakeview Meadows alone, there are about 200 golf carts, which residents often use to head down to the de-

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velopment’s private beach. It’s a long hill with a paved trail, and there is no room for larger vehicles to park at the bottom.

After Mr. Cameron started his business last year, the niche for customizing quickly became evident.

“More and more people are asking how can I make it different? And really there’s no end to what you can do to these things. If you’re going to pimp your ride, it doesn’t have to be your car or truck,” said Mr. Cameron, adding customizing can include the cart’s look, stability, speed or security features, custom body kits, lift kits, bigger wheels, different tires or details such as mirrors, sunroofs, stereos, coolers and heaters. If you want the look of a Hummer or an old Ford, he can pull it off.

“I had a pretty good year last year and am already off to a busy year this spring. I’m looking forward to showing people what we can do to make their carts a little bit special,” he said.

To learn more contact Kool Karts at 250-2700379 or jakecameron@ shaw.ca.

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5th Annual Big Momma’s Sale and Swap

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Saturday, May 23rd, 9:30 a.m. to noon Invermere Community Hall

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As always there will be a special EARLY BIRD admission of $5 at 9 a.m. for those who want first pick at the sale!

Including: maternity, pre-natal and items for children (clothing, toys, furniture and fixtures) Individuals can book a table at the sale by contacting Meaghan at 250-342-5566.

Community donations are welcome to support the Family Resource Centre. This is a fundraiser for the Columbia Valley Early Years Coalition’s projects and initiatives (a program of the Family Resource Centre); Benefiting children and their families across the Columbia Valley.

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Edgewater Hilltop Par 3 & RV Park a.k.a “The Pie Place” Edgewater Hilltop is not your ordinary Par 3 course. It offers a scenic, wellmaintained, professionally built and challenging nine holes. You will experience a sense of peace while golfing in our beautiful valley nestled between the Rocky and Purcell Mountain Ranges.

Enjoying food and drink on our deck is a treat. Our kitchen offers light meals, snacks, hot and cold beverages, homemade soups and pie. We are licensed for beer, wine and coolers.

The clubhouse is fully stocked with everything a golfer may need. We have golf clubs for rent for adults and juniors along with pull and power carts.

Affordable and walkable, Edgewater Hilltop is family-oriented with friendly staff — don’t miss out and book today!

Private gated community.

Golf course living.

Radium Springs Estates is a community of rare distinction built to tastefully blend its exclusive and inspiring setting with the traditions of architecture, natural site features and unique views. The twenty large estate lots of this new development are carefully situated along three stunning golf holes on The Springs Course.

GOLFERS’ TREAT — A well-loved Par 3 course, Edgewater Hilltop is also famous for its delicious homemade pies.

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THANK YOU!

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort would like to thank our generous sponsors, hard working staff/volunteers, and all attendees (and their dogs!) for helping to make the First Annual Pooch Plunge a very big success. We had over 95 dogs splashing around on Saturday May 9th, and raised $2,200 for Global Animal Lovers and the SPCA. Thank You!

Sponsors: Konig Meat & Sausage Co. Otters Sign Artists Chef Donavan Sawatzky Chopper’s Pet Supplies From Scratch a Mountain Kitchen Kicking Horse Coffee Canadian Tire

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Take a walk on the Wildstone course A star in the Kootenay Rockies golfing landscape is Wildstone. Routed atop a rolling, pine-covered scenic rise directly above Cranbrook, Wildstone is Gary Player’s first and only Canadian design.

With over 300 courses constructed worldwide, his design expertise and attention to detail on every hole is impressive! The layout simply has it all and finishes with one of the best closing runs in the province. With massive greens, gorgeous bunkering and tour-calibre playing conditions, it’s no surprise that people are going "wild" for Wildstone!

Special events and offers include: Sunday Night Skins, Twilight Rates, 9 & Dine, Monday Golf League, Fisher Peak 4 Man, Mixers, Junior Knights Program, The IronMan and more.

To book a tee time, please call 250-489-1282. Learn more by visiting our website at WildstoneGolf.com or find us on Facebook: www.Facebook. com/WildstoneGolf.

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Taynton Bay Estates Waterfront lots from $499,000 Lot 5 Taynton Bay Estates, Invermere This private beach development offers the buyers a great opportunity to enjoy having their boat at the ready and the complete enjoyment of being at the water. Taynton Bay Estates is in the heart of Kinsmen Bay and just seconds to downtown Invermere. The building lot (0.28 Acres) offers all the utilities underground, paved road and is all ready for building to start. The few buyers that will make up this community will have years of family enjoyment. MLS#2402432

May 15, 2015

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815 Lakeview Meadow Green

1734 Greenwolf Green

807 Lakeview Meadows Point

Fantastic turnkey luxury vacation property in Lakeview Meadows. Four bedrooms, four bathrooms , a great open floor plan with wide open vaulted ceilings, an incredible home theater, several different balconies and a fully developed lower level that offers a convenient walkout onto a massive yard. This home has been built to very high energy efficient levels that will ensure a quality enjoyment and low operating costs.

Lakeview Meadows community offers an excellent private beach with day dock and swim area , beach volleyball, tennis court, paved pathways, indoor & outdoor pool, fitness room in the recreation centre, playgrounds and soccer field . If you are looking for an outstanding value in a vacation retreat look no further.

Welcome to this custom dovetailed log home perfect for a private retreat of a busy executive. This timber framed log cabin offers 5,000 sq. ft. of hand craftsmanship, offering six bedrooms and five bathrooms of pure comfort with every inch being custom fit from the Italian tile to the cherry kitchen, polish heated concrete floors, steam showers, granite counters, private guest suite above the oversized garage, home gym. This exquisite property comes fully furnished and move in ready. Located overlooking the fourth green on the Greywolf Golf Course at Panorama Ski Resort it is easy to see that this private retreat offer everything for a discerning buyer of luxury.

Massive vaulted ceilings, main floor master, hardwood flooring, granite counters, in-floor heat, massive custom bar, and in total four large bedrooms and four baths in this true vacation retreat. The property overlooks Lake Windermere and the Purcell mountain range with fantastic west facing sunsets from either the large deck or the screened in porch off the gourmet kitchen. Fully landscaped and offers a fire pit area and covered porch off of the bar area. In Lakeview Meadows you can enjoy a private beach, recreation centre with indoor pool, and fitness area, beach volleyball, tennis, paved paths and golf at one of our 8 golf courses. Sounds good? Then book your showing today.

MLS 2404131 – $899,000

$1,150,000 – 4862 Timber Ridge Rd, Windermere

Very rare! Timber Ridge 1 offers this wonderful ridge road property with .34 of an acre this is an excellent property for a family. Offering four bedrooms, three bathrooms, nice open loft area, open basement, large 24 x22 garage, open living room with wood fireplace and a large kitchen and dining area.

The property has great decks all around overlooking Lake Windermere and don’t forget one of the best private beaches in the area.

MLS 2404932 – $1,950,000

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

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

$535,900 – 1043 Timberhill Place, Windermere $699,000 – 9395 Pinto Road, Invermere

Three bedrooms with their own ensuites, in-floor heat and a main floor master. There is a media room/den on the main floor for all your music and T.V needs plus a separate office with all built in cabinets. Living area offers maple hardwood with tile accents and large windows to bring in the outside. The kitchen has custom cabinets, granite counters plus a centre island, gas cook top and all stainless steel appliances. The dining area is great for a large crowd and it leads out to a porch area. The exterior is surrounded by deck and is all maintenance free. The lower floor offers a family room and two large bedrooms plus a large work shop or storage area. Now bring your long term guests to their own private one bedroom suite above the double car garage or rent it out . MLS# 2403481.

$769,000 – 403 Westridge View, Invermere

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

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

$749,000 – 1342 Sand Road, Windermere

Bring the boat to this wonderful waterfront property on Lake Windermere, B.C. with 4.4 acres of shared, titled land there is so much room to play and make memories for a lifetime. The current cabin will need to come down and make way for your new dream cabin. While you build come and boat and enjoy the beach and the fantastic sunsets. You can have your boat in a lift ready to go when you are. So if you are looking for waterfront you must consider this great property. MLS# 2403533

$649,000 – 4679 Poplar Street, Windermere

Wow, look at this freshly renovated cabin complete with three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, beautiful new galley kitchen , two wood burning fireplaces, a great room off the kitchen and an open living room /dining room combination , the property offers a great private yard with a large rear deck, work shed, sleeping bunky, paved driveways and a private area to park the boat . This Tretheway Beach property is one of the best private beaches on the lake with three acres of open play area, basketball court , playground, boat launch. To top this cabin off it comes complete with its own private boat stall in the marina. If you want a cabin at the beach, this is it! MLS#NEW

$599,000 – 1709 Windermere Loop Road, Windermere

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

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

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

MLS#2399949

$319,000 – 4791 Baillie Grohman Avenue, Canal Flats

Wonderful half acre of flat land, beautiful gardens, a 30x30 shop/garage with loft and infer red heating are all part of this fantastic log home that sits on a full concrete basement with four bedrooms, two full bathrooms a new kitchen a gorgeous riverstone - wood burning fireplace.This property is a perfect cottage or country home, you are located just minutes to Columbia Lake for great boating and fishing, and just seconds to great hiking, hunting ,quading. MLS# 2404584

$409,900 – 221 Pinetree Road, Invermere

Great location, excellent value! Five bedroom home offers four bathrooms, large gourmet kitchen, private den, large family room and a huge recreation room and a hot tub area. The lower floor has an optional workshop or turn it into a private suite. The property comes with wonderful views of the Rockies from the rear deck. The roof and furnace were new last year, the home perfect for a growing family and is a must see when you are out looking for property. MLS# 2403224

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

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

$179,000 – 865 Copperview Close, Windermere

Last chance to build you own custom home in Lakeview Meadows, this is the last building lot available and with no GST and no building commitment. It allows time to think and plan your wonderful cabin. The lot backs onto Copper Point Golf Course and will be perfect for a raised bungalow. Lakeview Meadows offers fantastic paved trails, beach volley ball, tennis, private beach, and a great recreation centre with salt water pool ,hot tub ,fitness centre and the list goes on. Call your REALTOR® for more information. MLS# 2404493

MLS 2403429 – $1,295,000

$1,100,000 – 1788 Victoria Avenue, Windermere

$77,000 – Lot 26 Ledgerock Ridge Castle Rock Estates

Top of the world is the way you will feel when you buy this beautiful lot overlooking Invermere B.C, the Rocky Mountains and Lake Windermere . There is no building commitment. With over a half acre of land the options are endless and being so close to 8 golf courses, Panorama Ski resort, and endless trails for off roading. It’s a perfect place to invest in your future.

$188,000 – 13 Wildwood Close, Panorama

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

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

$299,900 – #17 1000 9th Avenue, Invermere,

$159,000 – 395 Bordon Street, Invermere

Three bedroom plus den townhome. Finished in hardwood flooring, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, three bathrooms including a full master ensuite. Garage, two large decks, stone fireplace and is move-in ready. Quick walk to the beach, or the wonderful shops and restaurants in town. This is a great value or make some money by renting it out now and then. MLS#2404773

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

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

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

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

$226,000 – Lot 15 Wildwood Close, Panorama

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

$ 94,900 – #514C – 500 Bighorn Boulevard, Radium Hot Springs

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

$279,000 – 2200 13th Avenue, Invermere

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

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

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

Looking for great value and lots of room, this four bedroom and four bathroom property offers all that.

The home offers a nice open plan and a great location, central to all of Invermere’s schools and just minutes to the beach, ski hill and even has a guest suite . The exterior is maintenance free and easy to look after,parking for three cars. Book a showing today. MLS#2403041

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

MLS#2400242 , MLS#2400239

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

$149,900 – 13 Urora Heights Road, Windermere

$49,900 – #513 2049 Summit Drive, Panorama

Starting at $68,000 +GST – Carpenters Lane, 1570 – 14th Street, Invermere

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

Two bedroom, three bathroom 1/4 share townhome right at the day lodge in Panorama Mountain Resort. Use 12 times a year for skiing, golfing, hiking,downhill mountain biking and so much more.

This property is very well equiped with washer/dryer, full kitchen, and will sleep six very easily. After a great day relax in the property’s own hot tub. MLS# 2402939

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

A Quiniscoe Homes development for the true craftsman with the best of technology, wonderful views, central to schools and within walking distance to the downtown core. These properties are environmentally friendly. 19 lots available to choose from to build your dream home on.

Cell: 250•341•1395 • Toll Free: 1•888•258•9911 • pglassford@telus.net • www.PaulGlassford.com

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May 15, 2015

Celebrating 33 years of triathloning in the Heart of the Rockies

Saturday, July 11th

Sunday, July 12th

Kids of Steel Event Ages 4-15

Sprint/Olympic/Relay Ages 16+

Golf club staff gang up on cancer Register at www.heartoftherockiestri.ca Myth: Change your ads all the time. Readers get tired of the same thing.

Reality: Develop a good campaign, or theme for your ads. Stick with that one campaign, and only make small changes of headlines or details. Call Dean or Amanda at 250-341-6299 to find out more.

Once again the team at Copper Point Golf Club participates in causes that make differences in people’s lives!

On May 12th, the crew helped fight breast cancer by wearing jeans and pink for National Denim Day (#DENIMDAY).

Pictured are members of the team from Golf Shop, Guest Services, Player Assistants, Administration and Food and Beverage. To support this initiative, please consider donating to www.curefoundation.com or call 1-888-592-CURE.

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One of the auxiliary’s other large projects is a palliative care suite in the Invermere & District Hospital.

“It is pretty beautiful,” Mrs. Bashnick said. “It is set up beside the patient in their last days. We pro-

For Information & Tee-Times Phone 250-347-6500 Or Email: golf@spurvalley.com ‘/Spur Valley’ @SpurValley

$15 for 9 Holes! Every Tuesday and Wednesday (holidays excluded) Consignment Corner Accepting clubs in very good condition – Call for Details

• Men’s Nite Thursday starting @ 5 pm • Kids ( up to 16 years) play FREE after 2 pm Sunday

vided it with a TV, a couch, a fridge, a microwave, and all sorts of other comforts for the family. It is a place to meet and stay over night, if necessary.”

The golf tournament is a way for the auxiliary to raise more money than ever before. If you would like to learn more about the tournament or register to participate, please call 250-345-0171.

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May 15, 2015

Eagle Ranch ratings soar with ‘Service Beyond’ Voted as one of “Canada’s Best” for course conditioning by SCOREGolf Magazine and rated 4.5 stars by Golf Digest, Eagle Ranch is among the top 100 courses in the country. This magnificent 18-hole golf course is still winning accolades from professionals and golfers of all levels.

The “Service Beyond” philosophy remains our focus as we enter the 2015 golf season. Back by popular demand, Eagle Ranch is proud to offer our Eagle Discount Card for $99 (includes a free first round).

We are also excited to announce our many daily specials: Tuesday – Ladies Night (Birdies & Cocktails); Wednesday – SNIPS Night; Sunday – Local’s Night; Dewsweeper (prior to 8 a.m. daily), Back 9 & Breakfast, and our 9 & Dine specials.

Visit our expansive patio on Tuesday nights for live music starting in late June. For additional daily tiered fees and events, visit us online at www.eagleranchresort.com or call 1-877-877-0562.

Hole #18, Eagle Ranch Golf Club

Greywolf officially launches new clubhouse for 2015

By Kevin Nimmock Pioneer Staff When Greywolf opened in 1999, the clubhouse was intended to be temporary. It was a modular structure, which housed the pro shop and restaurant. Now, 16 years later, the course’s new clubhouse is finally open to the public.

The official grand opening took place on May 7th.

Justin Brown, Greywolf’s Director of Golf, kicked off the event by welcoming course members and local VIPs to play a round and visit the clubhouse.

STATE OF THE ART — The Greywolf Golf Course at “We are pretty pumped about it,” Mr. Brown said.

Panorama Mountain Resort has exciting changes in store “This is a $6-million facility... it took a long time and a for golfers this summer.

Photos by Kevin Nimmock lot of years to get $6 million in revenue.”

The upgrades were possible due to a change in Mr. Brown said the pro shop is particularly imownership in 2013. Totem Golf took over operations, portant for Greywolf because of the course’s wellwith a specific focus on enhancing the course outside of known logo. its fairways and greens.

“I still think it is the best logo in the golf business,” The brand-new clubhouse is 8,000 square feet and said Mr. Brown. “We are playing that as much as we features a large pro shop. Mr. Brown said the shop is a can. That is what people are looking for... they want difference-maker for Greywolf because it will help the something to remember this place by.” course stand out from others in the valley.

The other half of the clubhouse has undergone a “For a new pro shop, this is probably three times significant upgrade as well. The restaurant, called Cliffthe size of the usual,” Mr. Brown said. “(Our products) hanger, features post-and-beam timber frame construclook that much better when they are displayed properly tion and 20-foot ceilings. and spread out. We see the potential to sell a lot of mer“It is pretty state of the art,” Mr. Brown said. “We chandise out of here.” have had nothing but super reviews on the food.”

Now that the golf season has officially started, Cliffhanger’s menu has undergone a significant change from its winter version.

“Our winter menu was geared towards more of a dinner crowd, so now we have more of your quick items,” he said. “People coming off the course want four pints of beer, some wings and nachos, or maybe a burger.”

About the fairways, Mr. Brown said the course it-

self has gotten even better. Of its 18 holes, Greywolf used to have three holes that were not accessible by carts. Now that number is down to one.

“It is something you would not think of, but for an older person or someone with a handicap, they can play this course now,” he said.

The other effect of making the course more cart-accessible is that it speeds up the pace of play. Mr. Brown said the biggest complaint customers made in the past about Greywolf was how long it took to play 18 holes.

“On weekends, you could get up to as much as six hours,” Mr. Brown said. “From my years in the golf industry, five hours is your cut off.”

The carts themselves have been upgraded. In 2014, Totem Golf invested in an 86-cart fleet of Club Car Precedent golf carts. The carts feature a new messaging function that enables direct communication between Greywolf staff and the golfer. Further, the new system allows golfers to view yardages from tee to the green, along with carry distances over hazards and bunkers.

All in all, Mr. Brown said the many changes to Greywolf’s course and clubhouse will help further its reputation in the valley. Greywolf was named the seventh best public course in Canada in 2013 by SCOREGolf, long before the changes were made.

“It is the best laid-out golf course in the valley,” Mr. Brown said. “It is a very playable golf course, but it is still challenging.”

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May 15, 2015

Radium Golf Group tees up for a stellar season

By Kevin Nimmock Pioneer Staff Playing The Springs golf course in Radium is like being superimposed onto a postcard of the East Kootenay region. When legendary golf course designer Les Furber first crafted the course in 1988, he wanted it to be a natural extension of its surroundings.

Mr. Furber wanted to showcase the region’s Purcell and Rocky mountain ranges, imposing trees, sparkling water of the Columbia Wetlands and crisp green grass.

During the design process, Mr. Furber quipped that he did not design the course, “God did.” He said the holes were already in the land, he just laid them out. His vision was to take golfers on a journey that mixed natural beauty and flow with playability and accessibility.

Twenty-seven years later, the course has matured, and its beauty is still evident. Radium Golf Group (formerly Radium Resort), owners of The Springs and Radium Courses, enlisted Mr. Furber to oversee the completion of a major refurbishment of his original creation.

“The course design has always been world class, so we were not looking for a dramatic design change, but really just wanted to enhance what was already there,” said manager of golf operations, Joe Evanoff.

Radium Golf Group worked with feedback from members and guests, seeking to improve playability so that more people than ever could enjoy the course.

Existing tee areas were expanded and new tee areas constructed to accommodate a fifth set of tees on each hole. Distances were adjusted for all sets of tees for balance and variety. Players now have the opportunity to choose from black, blue, white, green, or gold tees ranging from 6,818 to 4,944 yards to get the most enjoyment from their round, based on where they feel most comfortable.

Fairways on holes #1, #9, and #18 were rotovated, stripped and new bluegrass sod was installed to improve turf quality and remove undesirable turf species from the playing areas.

Bunkers on holes #1, #9, and #18 were renovated.

FABULOUS FEATURES — Both The Springs and Radium Course have undergone a number of upgrades for the 2015 golfing season, including new and expanded tee areas, reconditioned bunkers and improved turf quality.

Photos by Kevin Nimmock Old sand was removed, original bunker edges were recreated, the bunker floors were lined with clay to prevent future contamination, and new white silica sand was installed.

“We feel people are going to be very excited when they see everything that was accomplished,” Mr. Evanoff said.

Indoors, The Springs restaurant has been refreshed by a few key changes. Steve Kuffler, Radium Golf Group’s hospitality manager, said changes have been made to the interior of the restaurant to match its phenomenal patio, which boasts one of the best views in the valley.

“We modernized it by installing one 60-inch and three 72-inch flatscreen TVs, refinished tables and upgrades to the bar,” Mr. Kuffler said.

The biggest change in the restaurant plays out on the menu. It has been revamped to include more upscale lunch and dinner selections, while still offering the classics golfers love. The restaurant also boasts an expanded selection of wine to compliment any meal.

“We have retained all of the golf course staples, like steak sandwiches, beef dips and club sandwiches,” Mr. Kuffler said. “On the other hand, we have raised the bar. You can now enjoy rack of lamb or crab and lobster, to name a few options.”

Mr. Kuffler said customer reception to the restaurant’s changes have been very positive. Radium Golf Group is expecting a jump in the restaurant’s popularity this summer.

“We are attracting people from as far as Golden right now,” Mr. Kuffler

said. “The response has been amazing on the food quality and presentation.”

Across town, Radium Golf Group’s other course, the Radium Course, has also undergone significant changes.

A new green is being completed on Hole #1, the elevated tees on Hole #2 will be reintroduced, tee boxes on Hole #12 have been resurfaced, the fairway on Hole #13 has been re-contoured and expanded, and bunkers throughout the course have been reconditioned.

In addition, the front nine holes have been rerouted to provide golfers with signature views of the area and enhanced playability. The course is now a Par 72 with black, blue, white and green tees playing from 6,269

to 5,389 yards.

An outdoor event centre has also been created to provide a beautiful setting for outdoor weddings, anniversaries, family reunions and a variety of other events, whether large or small.

This year, Radium Golf Group is excited to be working with Bighorn Meadows Resort to provide golfers with enhanced packages that include modern accommodation, golf at either course as well as a complimentary shuttle service between the resort and courses.

The response to the changes at both courses from members and guests has been very positive. For anyone looking to experience the beauty of the valley, The Springs and Radium Courses are a must-see.

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May 15, 2015

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May 15, 2015

Fairmont courses offer triple the pleasure Fairmont Hot Springs Resort — Canada’s favourite family resort — offers distinctive golf experiences for players of any ability at one of three courses.

Riverside Golf Course: One of the most enjoyable courses to play— and walk! Riverside is home to the Golf Learning Centre, which offers great golf learning, improvements and introductions to golf for the local market. Golf after 3 p.m. for better-than-ever twilight rates. Make it an evening for an additional $10 and receive a $15 meal voucher where you can enjoy any of our daily specials at Dapper’s Landing — a great place to grab a bite after a round of golf or for a family friendly meal!

Mountainside Golf Course: Enjoy wonderful views, beautiful conditioning and a riveting collection of golf holes.

Mountainside Golf Course offers great golf rates. Play 18 holes with a power cart for one low rate after 1 p.m. on Sundays and Thursdays. Mountainside Grille hosts Customer Appreciation Nights in the summer months. Come out and enjoy live music and dinner buffet for only $25 per person. Take in the stunning mountain views on our patio at Mountainside Golf Course while enjoying daily and weekly food and drink specials.

Creekside: Creekside Par 3 is home to Big Hole Golf! The eight-inch holes are designed to encourage beginner golfers and golfers who don’t play often to come out and enjoy the game. A relaxed course offers fun for the whole family. After a day on the course, enjoy unlimited mineral hot springs access… swing, soak and relax at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort!

Riverside Golf Course

Doggy paddle Fairmont Hot Springs Resort hot pools went to the dogs the day before they were closed for their annual maintenance on Saturday, May 9th. The 1st Annual Pooch Plunge was a huge success, with 95 dogs registered and many dog owners and spectators watching the event. “Some dogs loved the water, some were timid to plunge in but all the dogs loved playing with other dogs and dog owners enjoyed meeting other dog owners,” said Nancy Hetherington, the director of sales and marketing for Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. The total amount raised from the Pooch Plunge for animal welfare groups GALS (Global Animal Lovers Society) and the BCSPCA was $2,200.

Photos by Kimberly Swerdferger/

Bottom right photo by Dallas Husar

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The year is all about ‘What’s New’ for The Residences at Fairmont Ridge New and deeply discounted pricing has been established on remaining inventory in the first phases of the development. The New development, new sales team, new fully furnished and equipped luxury town floor plan options and new developer incenhomes in these phases are ready for immeditives are all part of what’s new at The Resiate occupancy. This means you could have dences at Fairmont Ridge. It is an exciting your own vacation home right now! time for the luxury town home development, New development plans for Phases 3, 4 which first took roots in Fairmont Hot and 5 have been finalized. These plans offer Springs in 2008 with Phases 1 and 2. the top-selling floor plans — the Bugaboo The year started with the new sales team. and the Purcell — in Phase 3 and the OwnJoining in February 2015, but no strangers to er’s Club with an outdoor hot tub, gym and the Columbia Valley, Steve Henderson and more in Phase 4. Pre-sales of Phase 3 floor Adele Baschak have an understanding and plans has begun with construction of Phases CAREFREE LIVING — The luxury town home development of The Residences at Fairappreciation of why the Columbia Valley re3 and 4 planned for summer and fall of 2015. mont Ridge is moving into Phases 3, 4 and 5, and discounted pricing is currently availally does have it all. Both Adele and Steve Newly planned Phase 5 offers a deparable to anyone wanting affordable ownership. The Residences at Fairmont Ridge Photo are committed to providing their wealth of ture from the existing floor plans into smallknowledge, with a high level of professionalism and integrity, to all Residences at er and more intimate one- and two-bedroom homes. These homes will be built with Fairmont Ridge owners and clients. sweeping west-facing views of the Columbia Valley with the luxury finishings owners The luxury town homes at The Residences at Fairmont Ridge are perched above have come to expect at The Residences at Fairmont Ridge. Pre-sales of these homes the village of Fairmont Hot Springs and showcase stunning panoramic views of the has also begun, so be sure to ask at the show home for more information, including Columbia Valley and the Rocky Mountains. These homes offer a practical and afford- floor plans and early bird pricing. The Residences at Fairmont Ridge show home is able way to own a vacation home with fractional ownership from 1/16th, 1/8th or open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Steve and Adele invite you to drop by for a visit 1/4th of the year, as well as outright ownership. This type of deeded ownership allows and the coffee is always on! You can find the show home at 5150 Fairway Drive (left at flexibility and provides a carefree vacation environment — there’s no need to worry the Fairmont Hot Springs sign, then the second right) in Fairmont Hot Springs. For about repairs, mowing the lawn or maintenance, it’s all taken care of. more information, visit www.FairmontRidge.ca or call 778-525-2402.

By Andrea Tubbs Residences at Fairmont Ridge

Junior golfers receive expert coaching

By Pioneer Staff Golf professionals from courses throughout the valley had a great afternoon working with participants at a Junior Golf Clinic at Windermere Valley Golf Course on April 29th.

Fifty-two children and youth between the ages of five and 17 (19 girls and 33 boys) took part in one of two “Build Your Skills” group lessons organized by the Columbia Valley Golf Trail (the first was held on April 22nd). The young participants came from across the valley, from Canal Flats to Edgewater, to gain skills, confidence and ability in the game of golf.

Another Junior Golf Program is currently underway. The after-school “Get Out & Golf ” began on May 6th at Creekside in Fairmont Hot Springs.

Junior golfers are grouped by skill level and play on the course (up to nine holes) with a coach to help them along the way.

There are two more sessions of “Get Out & Golf ” coming up on May 20th and 27th. Participants must be pre-registered unless they have their own golf clubs. Those with their own golf clubs can drop in. Those without will have clubs supplied by the Columbia Valley Golf Trail.

The cost is $5 per child. To learn more visit www.columbiavalleygolftrail. com or email andrea@cvtrail.com.

GROWING GOLF —Young golfers build their golfing skills on April 29th at the Windermere Valley Golf Course during a group lesson offered through the Columbia Valley Golf Trail.

Photos by Dean Midyette

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Goodbye to bad taste and inconvenience of sediment, rust, dirt and particulate matter such as bacteria. The third filter, the carbon one, removes Mountain Fresh Water has been supplying the chemicals, their taste and odour while leaving in clean, healthy drinking water to over 60 per cent the essential minerals. Water with no minerals (i.e. of the corporate offices and thousands of homes in reverse osmosis) is unhealthy for you.

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Why no more boil water advisories? A filter with Of those affected by the floods two years ago and a micron value of 0.5 filters out Cryptosporidium laden with water boil advisories, those with the Mounand Giardia, which are the most common stomach tain Fresh Water system did not have to boil water! and bowel upsetting bacteria we have here. They are I brought the system to Invermere because I potentially present in the water under these advisowas using a jug filtration system that was just not ries. Here is a link to understand more: www.cdc. doing a good job of cleaning the town’s water. gov/parasites/crypto/gen_info/filters.html It was costing a small fortune in new filters, Based on our current home consumption, the constant refilling was inconvenient and, above the first filter won’t need changing for at least two all, during a water boil advisory, I still had to boil! years, the second one for at least four years, and SIMPLE SOLUTION — Bad-tasting water and boil water advisories So remembering the system I had in Calgary, the carbon filter is good for 6,500 gallons (24,605 are easily solved with the simple-to-use Mountain Fresh Water system. Left, which removed bacteria, sediment and chemicals, litres), which comes to about 10 years for a family a clean, unused system. Right, the system in use after a year in a home in but left the essential minerals, I knew this would of four (a colorimetric test shows the presence of Invermere.

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Think about how many filters this takes is physically installed on a side panel under the counter, Andi Schoni of Schoni Artisan Wood Oven Breads leaving ample storage space. A small drinking tap is in- out of our landfills and environment! The system is quickly became so enthusiastic about it and its simplicity stalled in the corner of the sink and delivers an unlimited $554.40 including taxes and installation, which takes that he now uses it for baking all his bread. supply of filtered water to your home or office. There are about 45 minutes. Expensive? No. Over a two-year peSo a light went on and I thought others could do no extra pumps or reservoirs needed. There are three fil- riod, a good jug system, which does not have the same with this. ters, two laboratory grade pre-filters and a colloidal silver- filtration capabilities or any of the convenience, will The system is a three-stage system connected to the infused, premium organic coconut activated carbon filter. run nearly the same. For more information please call cold water line under the kitchen sink. The compact unit The pre-filters of 0.4 and 0.2 microns clean the water Dominic at 250-341-7194.

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The Lands File for this application is 4405563. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to FrontCounter BC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 7G1 or e-mail to: AuthorizingAgency.Cranbrook@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to April 12, 2015. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit http:// arfd.gov.ca/applicationposting/index.asp → Search → Search by File Number: 4405563 for more information.

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NOTICE: BUYER’S BEWARE To all band members of the Shuswap Band Please take notice that I, Sam Paul, have a valid lease on Lot 12 CLSR 102024. The Band Council and the Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada have subdivided this lot into 12-3-1 CLSR 102024, lot 12-3-2 CLSR 102024, 12-3-5. The Shuswap Band Council with the collaboration of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada intend to sell these lots. Rosa Paul has validly leased this property to me in 2003.

I hereby give notice to anyone intending to purchase these lots that I will enforce my lease.

Yours truly, Sam Paul May 6th, 2015

The Columbia Valley Food Bank

RCMP does it again Reigning champs, the Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment team, pose with their floor hockey championship trophy after winning the 2015 Rotary Club of Invermere Floor Hockey Challenge Cup on Monday, May 11th, beating their worthy opponents, the David Thompson Secondary School Canucks, 2-0 in the best of three. Photo submitted

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By Kevin Nimmock Pioneer Staff Radium gears up for rally racing The car rally is coming back to Radium. Spectators young and old are invited to check out the second annual Radium Hot Springs Rally (formerly the Kananaskis Rally), a showcase of extreme racing against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. The event on Saturday, May 23rd and Sunday, May 24th features some of the best racers in Western Canada. In fact, it is a qualifying event in the Western Canada Rally Championship.

“It is really exciting,” said Radium councillor Tyler McCauley. “Rally is one of the most popular sports in Europe.

It is a very young sport here, but it is growing quickly.”

Mr. McCauley said this year’s rally will be much larger than last year’s. He took on the role of organizing how Radium would adapt to welcome spectators and participants and make sure the race will be memorable.

“Last year it was not very well-known,” Mr. McCauley said. “This year, we put together a committee with some business people in town and the Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce. Now, we have an event being properly run and marketed.”

Mr. McCauley said the event is not just good for Radium, but for the entire Columbia Valley as well.

“It is an event that is run during our off-season, because it is not summer yet, and it brings people to the valley,” he said.

There are 30 high quality drivers set to take to the

track. Mr. McCauley said the event will be engaging and fun to watch for racing fans and for those who are novices to the sport. The roads used for the Rally may include any Forest Service Road in the Columbia Valley between Golden and Canal Flats.

“It is going to be a lot of fun for everyone,” Mr. McCauley said. “You can sit out in the spectator area at the track and spend the morning watching the cars speed by.”

Learn more by visiting www.cscc.ab.ca/Radium.

Celebrate spring and summer in style Copper Cabana is back for its second year at Copper Point Resort. This year, guests can enjoy food options from the new poolside menu. The festivities begin on Saturday, May 23rd.

Menu options include nachos, pretzels, hot dogs and Copper Point’s ice cream cart, featuring Häagen-Dazs products. Executive chef Jeffrey Hicks said the menu fits well with the resort environment.

“We have got our team out there in Hawaiian shirts and we have upped the staffing, just to make sure that we are catering to the guests as much as possible,” Mr. Hicks said.

As always, the Cabana serves delicious cocktails for adults and equally enjoyable mocktails for kids.

Mr. Hicks said that by virtue of Copper Cabana’s location, guests can gawk at the mountains in a unique setting.

“In the Columbia Valley, if you stand anywhere and rotate 360 degrees, it is absolutely beautiful,” Mr. Hicks said.

“Then you throw a pool in there with great drinks, good service and now food, and it becomes a hard place to leave.”

Notice of Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting of the Columbia Valley Food Bank will be held on Wednesday May 27th, 2015 at 1 p.m., in the Women’s Resource Centre at Frater Landing in Invermere. All members, as well as the general public, are welcome to attend.

Board Nominations Nominations for the 2015/2016 Board of Directors will be accepted, in advance only, by the nominating committee. The deadline for receiving nominations is noon, Thursday, May 21st at the Family Resource Centre. Please pick up nomination forms at the Family Resource Centre. You must be a member in good standing in order to be nominated.

For further information call 250-342-2456

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NOTICE TO ALL DOG OWNERS The weather is nicer and we ask for all dog owners to keep your pets on a leash in all parks and public places. Fines for dogs at large are $50.

With the warmer weather upon us we ask that you please remember to be respectful and pick up any dog feces. Please place any of your animal waste in a plastic bag prior to placing in your garbage container.

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

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

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Notes from

Nunavut

May 15, 2015 Editor’s note: After six and a half years with Columbia Valley RCMP, Constable Tim Harper left last July with his wife Ali and their two dogs for a three-year posting in Kugluktuk, Nunavut.

The Pioneer recently caught up with Const. Harper (a.k.a. Kuntapu Timati HAAPA, his name in the traditional Inuinnaqtun language). Here is his account of life so far in the Great North.

By Tim Harper Special to The Pioneer Kugluktuk is a town of 1,450 and primarily Inuit. It is located at approximately the 68th parallel on the Coronation Gulf of the Arctic Ocean. It is situated right at the mouth of the Coppermine River.

The surrounding landscape is wide open tundra and rocky cliffs of the Canadian Shield.

Plant growth includes small shrubs, grass, moss, lichens, blueberries, various flowers and dwarfed pine and birch trees (I have yet to see any form of a tree). I have been out on the land, weather permitting, and the scenery is amazing, especially in the early fall where as far as the eye can see, everything turns into a red/orange array of colours. We get the opportunity to be out there on ATVs and snowmobiles.

The Inuit in Kugluktuk still practise some of their traditional culture and it is seen more in the older generations rather than the younger ones.

The cultural clothing is seen more often in the winter than the summer since they wear their colorful handsewn winter clothing. Sewing and carvings are a source of income for some people. Sewing classes are held every week where you can attend and learn how to make traditional clothing and apparel. The majority of the people wear seal skin gloves and mitts, moose and seal boots known as kamiks (same as mukluks), and the women wear the traditional amautis (winter parka) where their young are carried on their backs.

I arrived at the end of July so I was able to enjoy some of the summer and 24 hours of daylight. However, we had our first frost around mid-August, which was welcomed as it took care of the majority of the relentless mosquitos.

Adjusting to the abrupt end of summer was a bit of a challenge when you’re used to warm weather late into fall. The first snowfall was roughly at the beginning of September and it progressively became colder. The days became shorter and shorter and then the blizzards came in — some blizzards with winds hitting 106 kilometres per hour. Complete whiteouts that prevent planes from arriving and the town gets shut down. The RCMP are the only ones that still work during the massive storms so navigating to calls for service is a task of driving by feel.

The winds are so high and continuous that we have to replace our Canadian flag every few months due to it being shredded in the wind. We have a stack of them. Learning to work in the harsh elements has proved quite challenging and hazardous. Temperatures have been in the -50s C and clothing you are used to wearing down south simply doesn’t work. Work clothes consist of lots of snow gear. I might’ve worn layers under my uniforms once in Invermere, whereas it’s a necessity here. Average temperatures hovered in the -30s C to -40s C for the majority of the winter and it doesn’t really warm up. Chinooks definitely do not exist. The cold is incredible and dealing with people out in those conditions takes its toll on you. Frostbite and injuries due to the cold have already been experienced, taking some members out of service.

The detachment is a stone’s throw away from the shores of the Coronation Gulf so our view is of the ocean and we watch fishing float planes arrive every morning in the summer/ fall with paying guests from nearby fishing lodges.

We are supposed to be at five members but have been at three working members since I have been here so, unfortunately, work is busy here with each RCMP member having an above average criminal case load.

In comparison to Invermere, we have a lower call volume, however the criminal code offences and the level of violence is much higher than that in Invermere. The community suffers from social issues and, with it being a larger community than other communities in Nunavut, they are much more apparent. Poverty is present, which has led to the bootlegging of alcohol and smuggling of drugs. Domestic violence and mental health issues are high and the violence is fuelled by the alcohol. Kugluktuk is a restricted community meaning that alcohol can be brought in with a permit and only if an individual hasn’t had any alcohol incidents in the previous three months.

Unfortunately the permit system is not completely effective and we deal a lot with bootlegged alcohol being brought into the community. The calls can keep us awake for many hours a night, causing us to lose precious hours of sleep.

May 15, 2015 The wildlife in and around town consist of caribou, muskox, barren ground grizzly, wolverines, arctic hares and foxes, moose, seals, and arctic char fish.

I have tried my hand at fishing and so far I am the only one who hasn’t been able to catch a fish. I think the locals are withholding their secrets from me. I have had calls about the bears and wolves in town, but in reality, those calls are best left for the locals than a non-hunter from the south.

Hunting is a huge part of their lifestyle and it is not uncommon to see the older generation leaving early in the morning on their snowmobiles and qamutiks (sled styled trailers) loaded up with supplies to be out on the land for a few days. They will return with their caribou and muskox usually and will hand out food to other families.

People speak the traditional language of Inuinnaqtun and it is only really heard amongst the elders; however, even the younger generations still communicate with facial expressions that take time to get used to.

I took a statement from someone and they didn’t answer any questions verbally and, being new here I didn’t pick up on their facial expressions of yes, no, surprise, getting closer to the facts, etc. I walked out and said the person didn’t talk and everyone laughed, asking if their face moved. Now I know how to read the faces (i.e. yes = wide-eyed, no = squinting eyes, element of surprise = pursed lips with inhale).

The accent of the Inuit is thick and trying to understand them when they call in has proven to be quite a difficult task. They speak from the throat for pronunciations and often their names do not spell out the way they sound. I have found myself writing them out how they sound phonetically then asking the other members who they are. Street names have been challenging so when they call to report something, hopefully you can at least get the house number since the numbers are not repeated and you can’t find the house on a map. The majority of the people do not have their own house phones so when someone is in need, they will run to another house to use a phone, say the house number the RCMP are needed at, then hang up. Many calls we go to are unknown since information isn’t provided so we always have to have a heightened situational awareness. Therefore, we do not go to calls with only one member. As each day goes by, I am getting used to learning how to spell and understand everyone’s names and streets.

The community is a very pro-police community and the majority of the people are very friendly and everyone waves to everyone.

The teenagers can be seen outside all hours of the night hanging out and playing street hockey on the icy roads. In the summer, kids will ride their bikes everywhere 24 hours a day.

Hockey is their life here and I play three nights a week with Fridays being “Hockey Night in Kugluktuk” and the rink gets filled up with spectators. I still haven’t scored a goal and I am a terrible hockey player. Being a former ref, I have no concept of how to use a hockey stick. If you play hockey, you are generally liked by the people in town and all issues are put to the side for the two-hour games.

Ali has settled in well. She is the Youth Centre Co-ordinator and has been able to see the positive sides of the community and get involved with a lot of the community events that take place. It has been challenging at times and she has learned a lot. She enjoys her time working with the local children.

Our dogs (Oakley and Lucy) loved the summer/early fall (they are not too fond of the heat down south) and they get to run on the shores of the Coronation Gulf while we mountain bike. What they don’t like is that, when in town, they are always having to be on a leash and are not allowed to play with the dogs in the community because those dogs are not friendly and have been known to attack dogs and people. They also hate the bitter cold. Their paws have really suffered despite booties and other methods of protecting their paws. The locals are very scared of dogs, especially black dogs, so if they are outside on our little fenced deck, the locals selling carvings and sewings or “country food” (arctic char and caribou) won’t come to our house.

The fat-tire mountain bikes have proven to be amazing here. Weather dependant, Ali rides to work every day (providing its not -30 C to -55 C) and since they are the only two fat-tire bikes in town, they are a huge hit with the kids. Ali gets delayed trying to leave work everyday with kids surrounding her, wanting to see the bike. They have never seen anything like those bikes. We ride on the sandy beaches of the ocean and out to other lakes — even onto the ocean ice and touring around. We purchased studded tires for them which was a solid investment.

The posting is a three-year post so I should be out of here in the summer of 2017. We are not sure where things will take us after that, but Invermere is still a huge interest to return to. Never know!

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 27

Const. Tim Harper (left) with an elder.

Ali with their dogs Oakley and Lucy.

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May 15, 2015

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Mainstreaming the ‘Nature Cure’ Natural Health

By Dr. Mike Baker Pioneer Columnist Every year during May, naturopathic medicine is promoted across Canada during Naturopathic Medicine Week. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) can be found promoting and educating their communities about healthy living, disease prevention and the value of integrative medicine.

In honour of this week, I thought I would give an overview of naturopathic medicine; specifically, how it started and where it is today.

The roots of naturopathic medicine extend as far back as the late 1800s to medical practitioners in Germany. During this time, gravely ill patients were getting better with the relatively simple treatments of “Nature Cure” that involved clean water, clear air and wholesome, healthy food.

These practices eventually migrated to America and then began to trickle into Canada throughout the early 1900s.

During this time when a patient sought out a naturopathic physician, they were likely treated with a healthy diet, herbal medicines and hydrotherapy – the use of water to encourage healing. Have you ever noticed how energized you are after a cold shower, or how steam baths soothe achy joints? That’s the healing power of water!

Today, you’ll find that not all naturopathic doctors practise the same.

There are still some NDs who use more traditional treatments such as hydrotherapy and herbal medicine.

Other NDs are more inclined to

prescribe pharmaceutical drugs in addition to healthy diet and lifestyle promotion.

Lastly, there are those who blend modern evidence based therapies with the “tried and true” treatments of the past.

Although some therapies have evolved over the past century, the principles of naturopathic medicine have remained the same. The goal of all naturopathic doctors is to treat the cause of a patient’s illness and support the body’s innate ability to heal itself.

Over the past few years, I have noticed a shift in the attitude of the general public and medical practitioners.

More and more patients are looking for alternatives to pharmaceutical-based medicine. Patients are more inclined to seek out whole food diets, meditation, exercise and various alternative therapies. The medical field is responding to these calls. Every year there are more NDs graduating from registered naturopathic medical schools and there are more medical doctors who are seeing the value in alternative-based medicine for their patients.

We may not be far off from a time of true complimentary medicine where the necessity of pharmaceutical drugs and alternative therapies go hand in hand.

It appears as though medicine is coming full circle by integrating our latest scientific discoveries with practices from a time when all that a patient needed was a good dose of nature.

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

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Spring cleaning on the lake Watershed Wanderings

By Megan Peloso Pioneer Columnist Around the lake, people are busy preparing their homes for another blissful summer. As hosts, spring cleaning involves freshening up and de-cluttering inside our homes as well as outdoor grooming in anticipation of guests. Homeowners living by the shoreline often encounter debris that is different from the typical human-made garbage left after snowmelt. Before you finish tackling the season’s chores, consider a few ways you can use shoreline debris to your advantage while saving yourself some hassle.

What is garbage and what is natural debris?

This March, local residents put their efforts together to collect litter on public beaches and shorelines of Lake Windermere, removing all the human-made garbage we encountered. Everyone can agree that garbage left by the shore is unsightly and unsafe. But what about natural debris?

At first sight, natural landscape features may be mistaken for a mess. But for the most part, rocks, driftwood, logs, plants, and aquatic vegetation actually help to protect the shore from erosion, assist with flood control, filter pollution and provide food, shelter and nesting habitat for wildlife. Rather than removing these features, consider other options that will help to protect your shore from erosion in the long-term.

Leveraging natural assets • Build a walkway over debris, or a narrow path through them to access the water.

• Set aside a natural shoreline area. Enhance it by planting native plants and shrubs.

• Prune branches blocking your view instead of remov-

AU NATUREL — A dock and natural shoreline on Jack Lake in Ontario. Photo courtesy of Northerncomfort.com

Commencing in May of 2015, the Village of Radium Hot Springs will be carrying out a Fuel Management Program to the West of the Community near four kilometer on the Horsethief Forest Service Road. The operation will reduce tree densities adjacent to their water treatment plant to reduce the likelihood of wildfire in the area.

There will be forest debris piled on site and burned in the fall of 2015. If you have any comments or questions about the program, please contact Greg DuBois, RPF, the Project Coordinator.

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ing trees or bushes.

• If you have a knack for landscaping (or know someone who is keen to lend you a hand), try incorporating the important functions of a natural shoreline into your project. For example, work with the visual appeal of native plants, well-defined and curving edges and other accents like benches and stepping-stones.

Building in a buffer All of these are suggestions to help you generate that balanced buffer zone which will preserve easy access to the lake with the added benefit of retaining high water quality and aquatic habitat that make the lake such a blissful summer retreat. Without buffers, a shoreline can experience accelerated runoff, increased erosion and a greater quantity of nutrients entering the water, particularly nitrates and phosphates. Too many of these nutrients can trigger eutrophication, a process that stimulates algal blooms.

Depending on how you look at it, you have lots (or less!) to think about during your spring cleaning. Remember, a natural buffer area along the shoreline is beneficial for your property (and your back!) and for the wildlife that shares the Columbia River watershed.

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

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Call Valley Spas at 250-342-3922 or book online on our OrganicTan Invermere website at OrganicTan.ca. Come get your glow on!

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Tiny Mercury was hard to spot over the Purcells, so pale in the sunset, but there it was — a very subtle object compared to brilliant Venus.

Mercury, as always, is moving very quickly. Soon in line with the Sun, it will set at the same time. Venus, however, is well-situated to remain a highlight in the western sky into summer.

Meanwhile, overhead, Jupiter is falling behind us in its orbit so bit by bit it appears closer to the Purcells, visually looking closer and closer to Venus by the summer.

Also bit by bit, Saturn is climbing in the southeast into the middle of the night sky. Not as bright as Jupiter, but always enjoyable to detect its rings in binoculars or telescope. Even if not enlarged much, seeing Saturn directly again through an eyepiece makes for a special emotional re-discovery.

Continuing my column series discussion about the New Horizons space probe hurtling towards its Pluto flyby in July, the probe is now close enough to stare ahead looking for possible hints of dust or debris around Pluto.

NASA may consider changing course slightly to avoid such potential hazards around Pluto. And taking standard photos is not the only thing New Horizons will

be doing, with a wide variety of instruments on board.

More on that next column.

The visual alignment of planets (such as the Moon, Venus and Mars a few months ago, or Jupiter visually next to Venus this summer) has an interesting “subtle” connection.

Over the years and centuries, the recurring patterns of planets aligning themselves next to each other, or at 90 or 120 degrees to each other, long fascinated humans.

Often their possible connections to earthly matters and human affairs were formulated this way and that to try to give chaotic life on earth more pattern, too.

Modern astronomers say such astrological connections may stand up to wishful thinking, but not to actual rigorous testing. If we are talking direct gravitational effects on newborns, then objects like our moon or obstetricians have a much closer, much bigger effect!

However, if we look at how planets — including Earth — interact with each other, we do start to see genuine subtle effects. Planets wobble over thousands of years (i.e. our own “north star” Polaris isn’t always our north star!) and while a wobble continues, it gets shifted, gradually, by the other planets.

Earth’s orbit around the Sun is not a perfect circle — that, too, changes over long periods caused by other planets. How do such interactions affect Earth and our climate? Maybe even we individuals? The key word is subtlety. More next column!

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

Lore behind landmark names

Curator’s Corner

By J.D. Jeffery Museum Curator

As it was mentioned last month we are under construction and the new vault is almost complete. Life is getting back to normal so our May schedule is as follows: May 13th — Work Bee; May 21st — Monthly Meeting with our guest speaker talking about their African Safari; and May 24th — Movie Night at the Museum featuring the African Queen.

On May 13th, starting at 10 a.m., we scheduled a Cleaning Bee and volunteers came out and spent an hour or two getting to know the museum and some of the volunteers. My first introduction to the museum was helping during a Cleaning Bee; it was a fun way to glimpse behind the scenes.

Through winter, I got to talk to people in the area and a common topic of conversation was where local landmark names come from. I decided to share some of the information in upcoming articles. I know some of

this information you will already know, but I hope there will be a few that are new as well.

Windermere Lake: David Thompson called it Kootenae Lake in 1807. It later became known as Morigeau Lake and Lower Columbia Lake. Gilbert Malcolm Sproat surveyed the town site of Windermere in 1883 and claimed the land in his friend’s name John Jane then renamed the lake “Lake Windermere.” In a letter from Mr. Sproat to B.G. Hamilton, “I called it that from some fancied resemblance to the name of that lake in England though the two are not really alike.”

Hamilton added a note at the bottom of the same letter before filing it: “The name later reverted to Lower Columbia but through the untiring and unceasing efforts of R. Randolph Bruce, it was finally changed back to Lake Windermere.”

Athalmer: Originally called “Salmon Beds” because of the salmon that spawned there after coming up the Columbia River from the Pacific Ocean. In 1888 the local politician, Honorable Frederick Whitworth Aylmer, laid out the town site and renamed it Athalmer; Athol meaning “noble” and mere meaning “lake.”

Learn more about the museum by visiting www.windermerevalleymuseum.ca.

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. . . ‘Cenotaph’ from page 8 Discussion also touched on the cost for the Cenotaph Park revitalization, which has a total budget of $415,000 — including $315,000 for the construction work and $100,000 for landscaping — almost all of which will be funded through Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI, better known as the hotel tax) money and a grant from Veterans Affairs, instead of by local taxpayers. Taxpayers, however, will be paying a total of about $45,000 to $48,000 for repairs to storm sewers and water mains — problems discovered during the construction, but not caused by it.

Once the construction work at Cenotaph Park is done, landscaping can begin and will include placing a 15- to 20-foot (4.5- to six-metre) high mature Russian olive tree in the new park to replace the one cut down last year as renovations began, which had stood in the spot for decades.

Normally such a tree would cost $5,000 to $7,500, according to Mr. Prosser, but the district has been able to find one for $500.

“It’s not native, it’s an invasive species, but there is a historical connection (to the last tree),” said Mr. Prosser, adding that the mature Russian olive tree will need to be heavily staked out, at least initially, as it could easily be destroyed by strong winds.

Mr. Prosser also emphatically dismissed rumours that the new Russian olive tree is a cutting or seedling from, or genetically related to, the old tree it’s replacing.

Valley tour showcases attractions “It was amazing how the whole valley got together to showcase the valley,” agreed Ms. A dozen Calgarians were Powers, who acted as the tour flown to the Columbia Valley to leader. “We all worked together learn about the perks of valley to show off the entire area as culture. much as we could in such a short The Columbia Valley Tourperiod of time. It’s not hard to ism Marketing Committee orshowcase the valley when we ganized a familiarization (FAM) have so many wonderful places tour for 12 Calgarians to see the to see.” sights between April 27th and The allure of the Columbia 28th through a partnership with Valley did not take long to sink Integra Air. in for the tour group.

TOUR DE FORCE — A Columbia Valley familiarization “It’s the first time we’ve done “The reaction was exactly tour for 12 Calgary event planners concluded on April 28th a tour like this,” said Andrea what we were looking for,” said at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Photo by Breanne Massey Tubbs, chair of the Columbia ValMs. Tubbs. “The attendees were ley Tourism Marketing Committee. “We’ve done the FAM tours completely impressed with everything they saw and they felt for media, but this was the first time for meeting planners.” there was enough information available to understand what the The decision to reach out and extend the invite to execu- valley has to offer. Many of them have been either out this way tives from all walks of life was prompted by a strong desire to or were aware of the area, but didn’t really think about it as a boost tourism numbers in the valley during the shoulder season. meeting destination, so it really changed their perception on “We’re trying to build business in the slower season because what the valley has to offer them.” we know that some groups tend to travel outside of major holiShe is optimistic about working with the Columbia Valley days and school breaks,” Ms. Tubbs explained. “Our goal was to Tourism Marketing Committee to host another FAM tour in try to attract some of these groups to our valley, instead of Banff the fall. or Jasper, where they typically go.”

“It was one of the best responses we’ve ever had from a The major draws for tourism in the Columbia Valley branch group,” said Ms. Powers. out from Fairmont to Panorama Mountain Resort, she said.

The travelling costs remain the biggest challenge to running “We did cram a lot of (activities) into two days,” said Ms. this program and Ms. Tubbs is eager to see if the Integra Air Tubbs. “They had a full tour of the valley all the way from Fair- partnership will continue. mont to Panorama, and up to the Radium Hot Springs… all of “The flight that we arranged from Calgary to Invermere was the resorts that have capacity to (cater) to larger groups for over heavily subsidized by Integra Air,” she said. “We need to look 100 people. There was a canoe trip on the Columbia River with at that partnership to see if we can make it work again. For the Penny Powers (of Columbia River Kayak & Canoe), dinner at people who actually attended this time, we had one group make Eagle Ranch Golf Course and a trade show up at Panorama a confirmed booking out of the event and that’s definitely a big with about 10 to 15 local vendors who supplied anything from win for the committee and the property that they booked at, ATV tours to golf.”

Copper Point Resort.”

By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff

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Celebrate best friends with an evening out

By Sheila Tutty Canadian Cancer Society Sunday, May 31 is the date to mark on your calendar for Best Friends’ Bash.

This event is the evolution of our annual Kickoff Party and Dinner & Dance fundraisers for the Canadian Cancer Society.

We had such a great time at the Breast Friends’ Bash events held in 2013 to raise funds for the digital mammogram unit in Cranbrook, that I decided to borrow the name with a bit of a change up to it.

The Black Forest Restaurant has graciously stepped forward as our host, and they are hoping to make this an annual event.

The evening will consist of a delicious threecourse meal, followed by a live and silent auction.

We have already collected some great items, including a certificate from Nipika for eight mountain bike rentals, a two-hour mountain bike lesson and a guided bike tour or cross country ski lesson for group of eight with an Olympic coach.

We have gift certificates for dining, travel, personal services as well as gift baskets from Fusion and Bliss, and of course, the ever-popular golfing certificates. And there are more items

coming in.

Five years ago at our Kickoff Party, we auctioned off a quilt, made by me, to Butch Bishop who bought it for his wife Judy. Recently, Judy called me to say she just could not bring herself to use the quilt and donated it back, so we have a queen-sized quilt to auction off.

Christine and Rod Turnbull, along with Nan and Frank Jones, jumped forward at the fundraiser last year and offered to cook a gourmet five-course meal for eight people, accompanied by wine. This year, they have graciously offered to do the same. This fabulous opportunity is valued at $650.

If you wish to donate an item or service to our auction, we would gratefully accept it.

We will have music playing for those who wish to shake a leg on the dance floor.

The cost is $45 per person or $80 per couple. Tickets will sell out, so I would encourage you to get yours soon. They are available at Tiffany’s Thredz in Invermere, Smoking Waters Coffee Co. in Fairmont, or by contacting me.

Bring your husband, bring your wife, bring your friend, or the love of your life. Hope to see you there.

For more info or to purchase tickets, call me at 250-342-5266 or emailsheilatutty@telus.net.

QUEENLY QUILT — This unique quilt is one of the many items up for auction at the Best Friends’ Bash on May 31st at the Black Forest Restaurant.

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

Cheers to Angela Klein who stayed with me and drove me back to Invermere after my collision with an elk on the highway near Skookumchuck. Greatly appreciated!

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

Cheers to our family at Lake Windermere Alliance Church for making our stay here these past 8 months. Your enjoyable attitudes and hospitality will never be forgotten. We love you all!

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Barbara Dawn Hascarl nee Anderson, born May 2, 1937 in Vancouver, BC suddenly passed away on the 2nd of May, the day of her 78th birthday, after complications following a successful hip replacement.

Dawn had been living with her husband of 61 years, A Louis Hascarl, at the Seal Bay RV Park in Courtenay, BC. Predeceased by her parents and three brothers, she is survived 16 by her husband and five children; Lucille Smith, Daryl Hascarl, Beverley Carleton, Naomi Maisonneuve and Melanie Kurucz, as well as one brother and three sisters.

PANORAMA Family and friends of Dawn were no strangers to her love of TO MOUNTAIN gardening, crafts and playing cards. She used her time knitting VILLAGE articles for all those close to her, beating them in a game of 15 cribbage and tending her flower beds and gardens.

Working as an employee with Canada Post for her entire career, she retired from the post office in the small town of Canal Flats, BC before moving to the coast.

14 Dawn and her husband cherished the drives they spent exploring Vancouver Island, a place they began to call home after moving from Canal Flats, ten years ago.

Last July she celebrated her 60th anniversary with Lou, where she spent a wonderful weekend surrounded by her family and friends, 13 and playing with her nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Arrangements entrusted to Comox Valley Funeral Home, Courtenay, B.C. , 250-334-0707

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Garage Sale: Sat. May 16th, 8 a.m.

- noon. 806 17th St. Furniture, tools and many more household items.

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No.7 Lochend Lane 200, 10th AVE Invermere, salon hydraulic + dryer chairs. Hospital bed, beads, crafts, etc. more clothes., Sat. May 16th 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Mantyka and others multifamily garage sale, 310 12th Ave Invermere, May 16th 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Early-birds pay double unless they bring treats for the vendors!

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Garage Sale: Sat. May 23rd, 1025, 5th St. 8 a.m. Some tools and much more.

Multi-family garage sale, Sat. May 16th, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. 937 Copper Point Way in the Cottages at Copper Point. Wedding decor, sports equipment, kitchen/household items, clothes, kid’s toys.

Fairmont Yard Sale: 5332 Columbia River Rd. Kids stuff, sports equipment, furniture. Saturday May 16th only, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Estate/Garage sale: 14, 1126 - 13 Street, (Osprey Lane), Invermere - 9 a.m. Saturday, May 16th.

Furniture, small appliances, dishes, kitchenware and many other household items.

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1318 Hwy 93/95, on highway halfway between Valley Alley and Skookum Inn.

BIG Estate sale. Everything must go.

10% will be donated to BC Cancer Foundation. No toys, clothing or linens. Last house in Larch Point, 2336 Ruault Rd. Sat. May 16th, Sun. May 17th and Mon. May 18th, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Yard Sale: Sat May 16th, 10 a.m.

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Multi-Family, Saturday May 16th, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tons of items. Camping equip., Mountain Bike 17” excellent condition, 14 Ft. boat/motor/ trailer excellent condition, NEW GOLF BAG push/pull CART, electronics, ladders, assorted tools, Hoover carpet cleaner, garden hoses, wheel barrow, coolers, many new household items, NEW George Foreman Grillers, assorted bedding, assorted baby clothes, and more. 474 Lakeview Rd. Acreage on Hill named Deere Ridge B & B just off Athalmer Rd.

CHEERS & JEERS

Cheers to Arlee Romane. You have run an amazing center that has cared for, taught and prepared our children for the next stage in life.

Great things are in store for you due to everything you have done for many children and their families! A greatful parent.

Cheers to the Seniors who helped make the IHCA Thrift Store’s first “seniors shopping afternoon” a wonderful experience. We look forward to seeing you on the first Wednesday of next month!

Cheers to the person who posted about my Daughter’s driving! We really appreciate it.

It will be discussed, there will be consequences.

A big Cheers to the Invermere Public Library staff and volunteers for all they do. The latest, “figuring out your income taxes” help, was invaluable!

Cheers to Gail Berg for leading a great Lake Enid event for Wings Over the Rockies. Not only was it informative and fun but you also treated us all with a slice of your yummy birthday cake.

Cheers and Bravo! To the Valley Voices and Paul. For the” best concert ever”.

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Jeers to the people who baited an elderly lady spending time with her grandson in the park to rent a place in Radium and lied about smoking and having a pet and the amount of people being in the apartment who have not paid rent damage or pet deposit and holding the apartment hostage. You were asked to leave after finding out you smoked and will not leave. You know who you are you disgust me.

Cheers to the workers who helped me out (literally) of the hole in front of the hospital.

OPEN HOUSE Open House: 5134 Hot Springs Rd. Fairmont. Sun May 17th, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 1600+ sq. ft., 2+1-bdrm, 2 bathrooms.

On Mountainside Golf Course. $429,000.

Kenmore white self-clean stove $250, Kenmore white built-in dishwasher $100, Panasonic white under-cabinet microwave $50, microwave stand $25, Yardworx lawnmower $150, picnic table $50, Tassimo coffee maker $75, 403 815-1025 Windermere.

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

Lost/Missing: one 20 ft. by 5 ft. dock. If found please call 250-3425740.

MOBILE HOME

Luxury Villa, Radium Golf Resort Villas, end unit. Large private deck, large 1-bdrm/den, large bathroom, new appliances, guaranteed rental income Apr. - Oct. 3 years turn key. Everything stays, only $147,900, call 1-778-963-1010 or emaltman55@gmail.com.

Cheers to all event organizers who provide gluten free. And Cheers to those who don’t need gluten free and leave it for those of us who do.

So nice to be thought of.

Jeers to the people who turned the Mt. Swansea hiking trail into an “up-track” for mountain bikes. By re-grading and re-routing the trail so that it intersects down-tracks, it is now used by more bikes going down than up. For me, and likely for most hikers, this has ruined the trail. This is one of the most important and popular hiking routes in the valley and has been for decades. How about you restore it to the way it was and keep bikes and hikers separate?

Cheers to the Wings Over the Rockies Board and volunteers for a stimulating week of nature related activities. Well done!

Cheers to the senior whose idea was implemented by the Thrift Store. A senior’s day! “Far from the madding crowd.”

Cheers to Canterbury Flowers! The donation of flowers to press for our Mother’s Day projects was so kind. ~EMP Grade 1 class.

A BIG Cheers to Nadyia Fry (Ms. Fry) Grade 1 (EMP) class for helping out Tim Horton’s for Camp Day and brightening up our windows.

Cheers also to the volunteers that came and helped.

Cheers Arlee for spending all day prepping the windows. June 3rd will look extra bright because of all your artwork!

Cheers to Fairmont Hot Springs Resort and Susan Clovechok and her team from the CVCC for a great event on Monday.

A big Cheers to Stacey for filling in the holes at the Wilmer mail boxes.

SUITE FOR RENT Beautiful 1200 SF Luxury Apartment. Must be seen!

2-bdrm, 2-bath, 5 appliances, N/S, N/P. $1000/mo + hydro.

References required. Available immediately. Email: info@ panacheinteriorsinc.ca 250-342-5805.

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 250-409-7435 or email info@ selkirkcells.com.

Renovated large, bright, 2-bdrm basement suite in downtown Invermere. Private entrance and enclosed patio, five appliances, N/S, N/P, $850/mo + utilities.

Available immediately. Call 403874-0483.

Bright 1,000 sq ft, 2-bdrm, washer, dryer, fridge, stove and dishwasher.

Private off street parking, large patio, N/S, N/P, satellite T.V. and all utilities included. $1,100/mo. Call 250-342-3368 or 250-342-5707.

Bachelor suite, available June 1st, $580/mo includes cable, internet, heat and lights. Partially furnished, N/S, N/P, no partiers. Three blocks from downtown, 250-342-6178.

HOUSE FOR RENT 3-bdrm mobile home, large front deck, awesome view, 5 appliances, Green Acres Mobile Home Park. $850/mo + utilities. Sorry no dogs.

250-342-5146 or 250-342-1700.

In Athalmer 2-bdrm house, large kitchen, yard $1,000/mo, includes utilities. 250 341-5639.

Open House Sat. May 16th, Sun. May 17th by Owner. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 4860 Ridge Rd., Radium Hot Springs. 1-403-390-2194 Fantastic Open Plan in desirable Borrego villas. This 2300 sq. ft. total living space Walkout Bungalow has a Main level with kitchen/living/ dining area, dual room fireplace, 2-bdrm and 2 bathrooms with 10’ ceilings. Lower walkout level has 9’ ceilings with 2-bdrm, 1 bathroom, custom laundry room, huge rec. room with pool table, full wet bar, beer fridge and wine fridge. Granite countertops, raised eating bar, exotic hardwood, tile and carpet accentuate the s/s appliances and modern furnishings. Sunlight floods this home with southwest window walls providing unobstructed views of the Rocky and Purcell Mtns. from both levels. Deck off main level has dining set and s/s BBQ, while Patio walkout has 2 porch swings and leisure chairs to enjoy the view. Air conditioning, upgraded lighting control and fixtures, underground sprinklers and more. Asking $405,000 turnkey.

OPEN HOUSE: Fri. May 15th, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. May 16th, and Sun May 17th, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

122 - 4835 Radium Blvd., RADIUM HOT SPRINGS. 1,460 sq. ft. condo, 3-bdrm, garage, 5 appliances, soaker tub. End unit with deck onto green space, $187,500 O.B.O. 250-342-7608 for info or Peter02@ telus.net.

SHARED ACCOMM Integral, vegetarian, roommate townhouse in Invermere. N/S, N/P. No T.V. Room + bathroom, great kitchen. $750/mo, references, call 250-242 0681.

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

For Sale 14’ TRAMPOLINE, Jump sport. Excellent condition includes safety net and ladder. Regular price $1278 – asking $675. Contact: Heather - 250 341 5320 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.

COMMERCIAL SPACE For Rent: Commercial Office Space 535 SF $740/month triple net 285 SF $390/month triple net Panache Building, Invermere Email: info@panacheinteriorsinc.ca 250-342-5805 NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE 24 x 36 shop power included, propane heat at tenant’s expense, $650/mo first and last D.D. required. Contact Newhouse Multi Storage 250-342-3637.

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

Table, chairs and some equipment.

Please contact 250-342-1249 for further information.

For lease 1,275 sq. ft., call 250-3425478.

850 sq. ft. retail space main street Invermere, front and back access, ample parking. Call 250-342-3178 or 250-688-2374.

STORAGE

Mobile Home for sale – In Trailer Park, 14 x 70, 3-bdrm, all appliances, with addition. New hot water tank, new dishwasher, new skirting, new roof on addition. Was painted throughout last summer.

Currently has tenant. Asking $49,900. Please call after 6 p.m. – Pam 250-417-0389.

LOST & FOUND Found: Missing Dentures. Thank you Thrift Shop!

Found: A pair of prescription glasses on the Déjà View trails. Call 250341-5875 if they might be yours.

VILLA/CONDO FOR SALE

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, 250-342-2274

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 EASY TROPICAL YOGURT PARFAIT 2 tbsp sliced Almonds 4 tsp shredded Coconut, sweetened

cup Greek Vanilla Yogurt ¼ cup Mango, chopped ¼ cup Pineapple, chopped 2/3

In a dry skillet, toast almonds and coconut over medium heat until golden; set aside.

In a small bowl mix the fruit together.

In a glass, layer half each of the yogurt and fruit mixture; sprinkle with half of the almond mixture.

Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.

Makes one serving.

See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Home Of The Week

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climatecontrolled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

Welcome home to Willow View!

Upgraded 3-bedroom town home close to the Columbia Lake beach and boat launch, walking distance to the park and a short drive to the local golf courses.

$159,000

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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.

THE PAINTED PORCH HAS MOVED!

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.

Pizzeria Mercato is looking for a wood fire oven pizza cook, server/ cashier. Call 250-341-1966.

Come in and check out our new studio filled with unique shabby-chic, vintage, and cabin-style treasures. DIY chalk paint workshops available.

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

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

1018-6th Street.

Open Mon.,Tues.,Wed., 11-4, Thurs.-Fri., 4-6 and Sat., Sun., 11-4 Call Teresa 250-688-0388

SERVICES Home Building and Renos Chuck Newhouse Builders 250-342-3637 chucknew@telus.net Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning. Environmentally friendly products. Dry in 1 hour! Call 250688-0213 or visit www.heavensbest.ca .

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

MAY SPRING SALE! SOLÉ DECOR N’ MORE Specializing in Hunter Douglas Blinds, Custom Drapery, Bedding, furniture, Upholstery, and more!

Serving the Calgary and Columbia Valley area. Call Brenda to book your appointment 403-861-8782 or email at: soledecor@shaw.ca www.studio222calgary.com.

FREE GIVEAWAY Well-rotted horse manure. Call 250-342-0152.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Fiona Millar, AEP Intuitive Reader

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

SERVICES

Heartfelt Companion Services Leanne Brooks • 250-341-5683

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

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

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

250-342-5102

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

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

Strands Old House Restaurant is accepting applications for a cook/ chef experienced in fine dining.

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

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.

Safta’s in downtown Invermere is looking for a full time cook to join our team! The job includes competitive pay and a fun positive atmosphere! Drop your resume off at the restaurant, or email israelifalafel@gmail.com.

In search of a Summer Student (30hrs/weeks). Motel in Radium for summer season (July and August). $13 - $14 per hour. Must have a positive attitude and attention to detail, must be returning to school in the fall, reliable transportation to get to work. Email to radiumgatewaymotel@yahoo.com or drop off resume at Gateway Motel: Hwy 93, 250-347-9655.

Fairmont Mountain Bungalows Hiring Housekeepers Part/Full Time. $13/ hr, staff accommodation available.

Please call 250-345-6365 or send resume to bungalows@shaw.ca Mystique Hair and Esthetics. Busy full service salon requires an experienced hair stylist. Positive professional environment as well as ongoing training to maximize your skills. Join our successful team today. Submit resume to fxtbeggs@ hotmail.com 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 250-3476553.

Subway Invermere - F/T Food Service Supervisor. Duties include operating equipment, setting up staff schedule and training. Must have high school diploma and 2 years food service experience.

Wage $16/hr, apply in person at #1 - 305 3rd Ave., phone 250342-5055 or email manny_raval@ yahoo.com.

Helna’s Stube is looking for a P/T evening server, P/T bus person.

Email resume to mail@helnas.com or call 250-347-0047.

Front desk person for Online Automotive. Personable with good phone skills, computer knowledge, invoicing and billing and ordering parts. F/T Mon - Fri, wage starting at $14/hr. Send resume to Box 2076 Invermere BC V0A 1K0.

Attention cook training students: The Old Salzburg Restaurant is looking for kitchen help. Willing to train, starting at $10. Call Scott at 250-347-6553.

Rainbow International Restoration is looking for highly motivated, punctual, well organized individuals seeking a fast paced position with attention to detail. Candidates must have a clean Class 5 drivers abstract and criminal records check. Permanent, Full time work.

Finishing Carpenter $20 - $25/hour Minimum 2+ years experience with baseboard, casings, doors and cabinetry.

Minor drywall and painting an asset.

Lead Technician $16 - $20/hour Duties to include, but not limited to, hazardous materials abatement, smoke and water damage clean up and carpet cleaning. Assist in repair work.

Willing to train. Must be physically fit.

Skilled Labourer $16 - $20/hour Duties to include, but not limited to, assisting with emergency clean-up, demolition and general construction. Must be physically fit, have the ability to operate hand and power tools of all types and work in a fast paced environment. Construction experience is an asset (painting, drywall, finishing carpentry, etc.)

Fax: 250-342-0098 • reception@rainbowkootenays.ca #6-503 7th Avenue, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0

Join our winning team and enjoy:

Pete’s Marina is looking for young, energetic, service orientated individuals to work on the docks, pumping gas, and renting boats. Boating License required.

Interested? Please forward your cover letter, resume, and 3 personal references including contact information to ahoy@petesmarina. ca. For more information call 250342-9625.

FREE golf FREE hot springs access FREE lunch while working competitive wages and much more!

SUMMER HELP WANTED Black Forest Restaurant is looking for servers and kitchen help for this summer. Call, email or drop off resume. 250-342-9417, careers@ blackforestrestaurant.com.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is looking for Housekeepers. Full time and part time positions are available with flexible schedules.

Pete’s Marina is looking for a business minded mature individual to manage the marina operations.

This individual is self motivated, service orientated and able to lead a Team successfully. For more information call. 250-342-9625 or send your cover letter, resume and 3 personal references including contact information to ahoy@ petesmarina.ca

Interested applicants please forward their resume with reference to the attention of: Ann Manni, Housekeeping Manager E-mail to amanni@fhsr.com or fax: 250-345-6616

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Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch Physical or mental. We can at the Citadella in Radium help you get up to $40,000 Hot Springs, to piano andin person, Apply back from the Canadian Govvocal music from the hit ernment. For details check out via emailOperetta. (timhortons.invermere@gmail.com) Pynelogs Sunday our website: May 10th, a.m. to 2 p.m. or by fax10(250-341-3177) for both positions. disabilitygroupcanada.com or Reservations recommended. call us today toll-free 1-888250-347-9548 875-4787.

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Columbia Cycle and Ski COPD or Arthritic Conditions?

The disability tax credit. is looking to fill full-time ALCOHOLICS Anonymous $1,500 yearly tax credit. and part-time positions for If alcohol is causing problems $15,000 lump sum refund (on or conflict in your life, AA can a busy store in Invermere. avg).

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Hoodoo Grill looking for experienced first/line cook, starting $17, and kitchen helper starting $14. Call 250-345-2166, or forward resume to rsinnr@shaw.ca

LBO Autobody

Embarrassed, you bet! A partial upper plate denture. on Monday, April 20th.

250-342-9665.

Sunchaser Vacation Villas is all about providing excellent vacation experiences to the families that visit Lost or stolen: From Windermere beach on Sat. April 18th,us year after year. We need talented people to help us do just that! a red Liquid Force 12m kiteboarding kite. Please call Mike We are currently seeking a reliable, dynamic, energetic person to at 250-342-1048. join the

Front Desk Team this summer!

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This position starts right away and will run until late October!

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Historical Lens

May 15, 2015

The Pioneer’s Historical Lens feature on page 6 continues to generate regular feedback and historical facts from our readership.

The information provided to us is recorded by the WindermereValley Museum and added to the archives, so thanks to everyone who is able to contribute to this ever-evolving community history project.

October 3rd Historical Lens I am sending information about the photo in the October 3rd edition of the Columbia Valley Pioneer.

This is a picture of my great-grandmother Beulah Palmer (Nee: Sherman). She was born in March of 1856. She was married to Ezra Palmer about 1878. They had three sons: Gordon Elmer Palmer, Allison Sherman Palmer and Walter Blake Palmer.

Gordon Palmer married Mary Anne Moore and they had five children: Elmer Gordon Palmer Jr. (deceased 1945); Howard Allison Palmer (deceased 1985); Lloyd Walter Palmer (deceased 1984); Mary (May) Kathleen Palmer (deceased October 2013); and Marion Ruth Palmer (deceased March 2003).

Ezra and Beulah lived in the area of Athalmer, Wilmer, Windermere and Invermere from 1901 until they died.

Elmer Gordon Palmer died serving his country in the First World War. He is buried in Italy. Howard and Lloyd also served in the war with their brother. Howard and Lloyd both resided in Cranbrook, B.C. as well. Lloyd married twice and had four daughters. Howard was never married and had no children. May Palmer married Harold (Harry) Smith and lived in Cranbrook, B.C. They had three daughters: myself, Florence Ann Smith (Quaife — husband Charles Alfred Quaife); Bonnie Mary Smith (Matheson — husband Frank Walter Matheson); and Lynnette Marie Smith (Davis — husband Robert (Bob) Davis who is deceased).

Ruth Palmer also resided in Cranbrook, B.C. She married and had eight children.

Florence Quaife

April 3rd Historical Lens With respect to the historical picture on page 6 of the April 3rd issue, I wish to advise that the person putting on the green is my grandfather, William Walter Taynton. This picture was taken by Ernie Fisher and it would be almost on the site of where the old CPR building is now.

I never did ask him if he made the putt, but am sure he did. I am impressed with the “dress code” of golfers in that time. Really enjoy these old photos in the paper.

Avy Nicholson Invermere

November 21st Historical Lens Thanks for publishing the picture of Justine Harris in your November 21st issue. She was the afternoon home room teacher for the Class of ’64 in 1960-61 when we were in Grade 9. Primarily an English teacher, I think it is fair to say that she earned the respect of the kids and was happy to return that respect most of the time. She always enjoyed a laugh, and if a student ever thought of a teacher of that era who genuinely enjoyed literature, art and drama, he or she would probably think of Mrs. Harris.

It perhaps also came natural then that she was also one of the most memorable actresses in the Lake Windermere Players in several performances at the Invermere Community Hall. She carved a lasting impression in at least my young mind with a riveting performance that she played from a wheelchair, in a production of You Can’t Take it With You in the late ’50s or early ’60s. In fact, it may have been some of those performances in the drama club where many of us first came to know her.

Mrs. Harris was one half of a couple who were very well known in the valley during those years. Her husband, Bev Harris, was an accomplished artist and was a candidate in provincial elections in 1960 and 1963. They lived on an acreage on one of the rural Windermere roads at the foot of Mt. Swansea. If anyone has any information on her experiences after leaving the valley, I think many of the residents of that era would be interested.

Duane Crandall Golden

January 23rd Historical Lens I believe I can help you out with the photo of the EK Community College Board from 1981.

The one person I can identify in the back row is not second from the left but actually second from the right, and he is Reverend Norm Tanner (I think it is spelled with an “E” and not a second “A”), who was the Anglican priest at Christ Church in Creston in the 1970s and early 1980s.

He is the only one in the back row wearing glasses.

Greg Constable Invermere Some familiar faces appeared in the historical group photo of the EK Community College Board in last week’s Pioneer. Back row, third from left is my cousin, Raymond Olson, who, at the time the photo was taken, worked as a millwright and saw filer in the lumber industry in Golden, and to his right, heliski guide Syd Feuz, also from Golden, son of one of the CPR’s Swiss guides. Both men died this past year, in their early 90s. In the front row, second from left, Jim “Red” Patterson was on the executive of the Local 651 Union in Kimberley, and in 1971 perceived the need for apprenticeship training in the East Kootenay. He approached the provincial government and, along with other interested parties, initiated the process of establishing a vocational school in the East Kootenay, precursor to the College of the Rockies.

Pat Morrow Wilmer

May 15, 2015

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Food bank sets record straight Submitted by Columbia Valley Food Bank Board of Directors A number of questions and comments have been posted on the Facebook page of Cheers and Jeers Invermere concerning the Columbia Valley Food Bank and food banks in general. We believe it is appropriate to comment on a number of these.

The Columbia Valley Food Bank provides hampers to those accessing our services. Each hamper includes: frozen lean ground beef, wild meat (if available and requested) and chicken; peanut butter and jam; cereal, pastas and bread; potatoes, carrots and onions; a number of canned items including soups, meats, fruits and vegetables; sugar, flour, rice and oats; coffee or tea; fruit juices and margarine, as well as coupons to obtain fresh fruits and vegetables from the Good Food Co-op. In an average year, we provide approximately 800 hampers to 1,350 adults and 550 children.

We purchase in excess of $3,500 in food per month from local merchants to fill our hampers. We rely 100 per cent on donations from the community to fund the Food Bank.

We did receive a terrific legacy donation of $650,000 from the Estate of Albert Cooper. As reported in this newspaper, we are in a strategic planning phase and continue to investigate how the funds can best be used. In the interim, the funds have been placed in interest-bearing instruments with the interest being used as funding for our programs including pro-

viding healthy food for students at local schools and preschools.

We agree with comments that our distribution centre is not the best.

However, we are open only two hours a week to receive requests and distribute hampers. Our space is generously provided free of charge by the District of Invermere. We recognize we will have to upgrade at some time, but that will require an outlay of funds both to move and on a monthly basis.

To accommodate those who are working, we open the evening of the third Wednesday of each month. Food can be obtained in emergency situations by telephone or personal request.

Community Gardens are a terrific idea. We are currently investigating partnerships and any interested parties are encouraged to come forward as a volunteer We would like to take this opportunity to say thanks, goodbye and all the best to Gracie Boake in her new home in Grand Prairie. Gracie was our co-ordinator for the past three years and worked tirelessly for the Food Bank and others in the valley. Please join us in welcoming our new coordinator, Natika Bock.

The involvement of the community has always been a main objective of the Food Bank and we are constantly reminded of the caring and generosity of our residents. We thank you for your comments and support and encourage you to contact us with any questions or concerns at 250-342-0850.

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Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Coal Mountain Phase 2 Project Open House and Invitation to Comment Teck Coal Limited (Proponent) is proposing to extend the working life of the Coal Mountain mine by developing and operating the proposed Coal Mountain Phase 2 Project (proposed Project). The proposed Project would be located approximately 15 km South of Sparwood, British Columbia, and would produce an estimated 76.5 million metric tonnes of clean coal over the estimated mine life of 34 years.

At this stage of the process, the primary intent is to receive feedback about the studies or information required for a comprehensive environmental assessment.

The proposed Project is subject to review under British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Act and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.

EAO accepts public comments in the following ways:

The Proponent must obtain an environmental assessment certificate before any work can be undertaken on the proposed Project. However, prior to submission of an application (Application) for a certificate by the Proponent, Environmental Assessment Office of British Columbia (EAO) must first approve Application Information Requirements.

Key to the Application Information Requirements is the identification of Valued Components to be studied and the areas within which the studies would occur.

This task is done through the Valued Components Selection Document.

Open House To provide information about Valued Components Selection, EAO invites the public to attend an Open House. There will be one Open House, to be held as follows: at:

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Invitation to Comment There are 30 days for the public to submit comments in relation to Valued Components Selection. The comment period will begin on May 25, 2015 and end on June 24,2015. All comments received during this comment period in relation to Valued Components Selection will be considered.

The intention of seeking public comments is to ensure that all potential effects—environmental, economic, social, heritage and health—that might result from the proposed Project are identified for consideration as part of the assessment process.

After taking public comments into account, EAO will finalize the Application Information Requirements and issue them to the Proponent.

•By Online Form at http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca •By Mail: Karen Christie Executive Project Director Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9V1 •By Fax: 250-356-7477 An electronic copy of the Valued Components Selection Document and information regarding the environmental assessment process are available at www.eao.gov.bc.ca.

Copies of the Valued Components Selection Document are also available for viewing at these locations: Teck Community and Aboriginal Affairs Office 116 Centennial St, Sparwood 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday Sparwood Public Library 110 Pine Avenue, Sparwood Fernie Heritage Library 492 Third Ave, Fernie Coal Mountain Operations Main Gate Corbin Road, Corbin If you are unable to participate at this time, there will be an additional comment period during the Application Review stage when you will also be able to provide comments to EAO on the proposed Project.

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

May 15, 2015

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Valley Churches

FAITH

Children teach how to care for nature

By Father Gabriel St. Joseph’s Catholic Church What makes the valley of Invermere so very special? All people would agree with me that it is the community service that makes this valley special and vibrant. On April 27th, I had the privilege of witnessing one such community service undertaken by the pupils of one of our elementary schools, under the care and guidance of their teachers. Each student participant had a black garbage bag in his/her hand and they went about collecting those items thrown in the environment mindlessly by those who were insensitive to the cleanliness of the environment, causing untold health hazards both to the planet and to the humans.

In fact, these young volunteers have not only created awareness in the valley but also spoke — loud and clear to all — the message that we should care for our environment. One youngster who spoke to me said, “Mother Nature is sacred and we need to protect its sanctity.”

I am deeply touched by the greatness of these youngsters, the budding citizens of our great land, who rose up to the occasion to become a real and lively role model for the rest of our valley people. On behalf of the people of Invermere, I wish to express my profound appreciation to all our wonderful children and their teachers for this

noble gesture of community service. May God bless you and promote your good will in the future too.

While commending the greatness of our youngsters and their care of the environment, I am stirred to ruminate about those who mindlessly mess with the environment by throwing unwanted materials over the earthly planet, spoiling its grandeur and beauty.

Perhaps they are unaware that they are messing with the creator himself, because nature is a gift of the creator to the human society. The animals, birds, reptiles, insects, the plants, shrubs, trees of all sizes and shapes, plants of all sorts, the brooks, rivers and the waterways together with the high and elegant mountains and all they contain are the wonder of the creator God. They stir us to behold the creator.

“The thing of beauty is a joy for ever.” All this earthly beauty is pleasant to the eye and refreshing to the heart.

Poets and playwrights have written extensively about nature’s consoling presence in all lands and in every age. We are happy to live in this beautiful valley of God’s bounty and goodness.

Are we not careful to appreciate and care for it? If we mess with them now, probably our children and grandchildren will be deprived of this wonderful experience we have now right in front of our eyes.

It’s our collective responsibility therefore to protect the nature undefiled and pass it on to our future generation with its glory and sanctity.

Let us appreciate the life-giving nature! Let us congratulate our children for their greatness of heart to care for the environment.

Well done! Good and faithful children. May God reward you richly for your timely action. Blessings!

What’s up?

Arrowleaf Balsamroot is currently growing on the dry open hills and rocky slopes of the Columbia Valley, and on the east side of the highway between Invermere and Radium, but they don’t last long. Once the flowers wither, the leaves will fade, making it hard to find any evidence of the plant.

Photo by Larry Halverson

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, May 17th, 10:30 a.m.

“An update from Niger” Lisa Rohrick (International worker to Niger, west Africa) speaking.

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

Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED Bacon, Friends & Faith, 9:30 a.m. (Sept.-June) Worship every Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Christ Church Trinity, Invermere 1st and 3rd Sunday, 9 a.m.: All Saint’s, Edgewater 2nd Sunday, 7 p.m.: June - October at St. Peter’s Windermere Reverend Laura Hermakin 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.ca VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Sunday, 10 a.m.: Worship and Word Kids’ Church provided.

Pastor Murray Wittke 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday, 4:30 p.m.: at St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats.

Saturday, 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.: at Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere.

Sunday, 11 a.m.: at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium.

Father Gabriel • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 250-342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. 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 Adam Pasowisty • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

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