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Valley NEWS

Options under consideration for Jumbo resort

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations has clarified some of the conditions under which Glacier Resorts Ltd. could proceed with a scaled-back version of its Jumbo Glacier Resort project without triggering another environmental assessment review process.

Ministry spokesperson Greig Bethel told The Pioneer that the ministry is currently investigating what options are available to the resort’s proponents to revise and resubmit a resort proposal.

“If a project of reduced scope is accepted, it would still be subject to a regulatory review and approval process undertaken by the ministry’s Mountain Resorts Branch,” said Mr. Bethel.

A resort proposal triggers a review under the provincial Environmental Assessment Act if it is a new facility that has more than 2,000 bed units, of which more than 600 are commercial.

“Regardless of whether an Environmental Assessment Act review is required or not, all resorts and ski areas that make use of Crown land in B.C. undergo a review process under the All Season Resorts Policy (ASRP). An ASRP project review considers impacts to the environment, other land users and First Nations,” said Mr. Bethel.

The Master Development Agreement with Glacier Resort Ltd. signed by the provincial government in 2012 had the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort at 6,250 bed units at full buildout (including 750 employee beds).

Resort proponents may also have other options to move forward with the project, as Glacier Resorts Ltd.

Vice-president Grant Costello pointed to section 40 of the Environmental Assessment Act, entitled “Reinstatement of certificate” which reads that “the (Environment) minister by order may cancel a condition, attached under section 37, of an environmental assessment certificate, or subject to any conditions the minister considers appropriate, reinstate an environmental assessment certificate that under section 37 has been suspended or cancelled.”

Section 37 of the act contains the clause about a certificate expiring if a project is not substantially started by its deadline (as B.C. Environment Minister Mary Polak recently ruled is the case for the Jumbo Glacier Resort project).

Longstanding opponents of the resort vow to continue to fight to stop a resort from being built in the Upper Jumbo Valley, no matter what the size.

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Motorcyclist dies on Highway 93/95

By Kevin Nimmock Pioneer Staff A motorcyclist from Calgary died on July 4th while travelling southbound on Highway 93/95 up Radium Hill after he collided with a tractor trailer.

The victim was riding alongside his twin brother on their way to visit a friend at Columbia Lake. The two bikers legally passed the tractor trailer unit, which was in the slow lane of the three-lane section of the highway. Disaster struck when the second of the two brothers completed his pass and cut in front of the tractor to pull into a viewpoint lookout.

“He may have looked in his rear-view mirror and thought the truck was far

enough back, and kind of darted across,” RCMP Cpl. Grant Simpson said. “There was nothing the truck driver could do. He had nowhere to go.”

The victim was broadsided, sending his motorcycle skidding across the oncoming lane and onto the shoulder of the highway. He was killed on impact.

According to Cpl. Simpson, the surviving brother provided investigators with a witness statement, indicating he had watched in his rear-view mirror as his brother cut in front of the tractor trailer.

“I think it was just a lapse in judgment by the motorcyclist,” Cpl. Simpson said.

Cpl. Simpson said both alcohol and speed are not believed to be contributing factors to the accident. He does not anticipate any charges. Full mechanical inspections on both vehicles will be conducted in the coming months.

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• On Sunday, July 5th at 10:36 p.m., a minor fender bender at Spruce Grove campground in Fairmont was reported.

It was learned that a parked 2007 Volkswagen was backed into by a 2003 Ford pickup. No injuries to anyone and minor damage to the vehicle. Due to other priority calls, the owners were requested to simply exchange licence and vehicle particulars and report the accident to their insurance company.

• On Sunday, July 5th at 9: 38 p.m., the detachment responded to a single vehicle rollover on Highway 95 just north of Edgewater. A ‘98 Subaru Legacy driven by a 19-year-old female from Invermere went off the road. No seatbelts were worn, resulting in the driver and a passenger being ejected from the vehicle. A 21-year-old female passenger and 26-year-old male passenger were taken to Invermere Hospital. The driver was flown by STARS to Foothills Hospital. The investigation is continuing.

Non-verbal communication In the police world, under certain circumstances, we may at times respond to an incident where we don’t want our presence to be heard, therefore we will revert to hand signals. Many of our specialized sections such as the Emergency Response Team train in hand signals. Precise, clear and easily understood. Bev and I are still trying to master this technique when it comes to hitching the truck to the boat trailer. Bev still needs some work. The other day, while backing up, I was shocked to observe that Bev knows sign language. I turned back to see who she might be talking to. I have been accused of being deaf at times and realized she was somehow communicating with me.

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Penalties in place for irresponsible off-road vehicle use

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By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Some further touches on restoration work at Lake Enid have recently been done by local East Kootenay environmental group Wildsight in an effort to improve the pedestrian and mountain bike trail along the lake’s southern shore.

Boulders, donated by Max Helmer Construction Ltd., were used “to create a partition for motorized users to skirt the wildlife sensitive marshy area,” said Wildsight member Pat Morrow in an email, thanking the company.

RESPECT THE RECLAMATION — Rocks provided by Max Helmer Construction ATV and other motorized form part of the partition guiding motorized users around the wildlife sensitive marsh vehicle users still have a trail at the south end of Lake Enid.

Photo by Pat Morrow around the lake to use; the boulders merely reroute part of it past the small marsh spot animals, and introduce invasive plants that may displace that would erode easily since it was always wet. native vegetation that wildlife relies on.

“Next up on the agenda (for Wildsight at Lake Enid) “Individuals who harm an ecosystem (including — a series of natural history interpretive panels informing damage caused by off-road vehicles such as motorbikes visitors about the rich variety of wildlife here as well as en- or all-terrain vehicles) may be subject to enforcement accouraging them to look after the delicate environment will tions ranging from a warning to a violation ticket that be placed along the trail,” said Mr. Morrow in the email. carries a $575 fine. More serious cases could result in a The placement of the boulder coincides with provincial penalty of up to $100,000 and/or up to a year in jail,” efforts to encourage responsible use of off-road vehicles. reads the press release.

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By Dean Midyette Pioneer Publisher

In British Columbia all municipal governments are required by law to produce a balanced budget. If cost overruns are incurred, the municipality has two years to rectify the situation. At the local level, every budgetary item is examined to determine if any cost savings can be recognized or if a tax increase is necessary. As a result, municipal budgets are extremely accurate documents.

At the provincial and federal level, no such laws exist.

These governments can borrow money to cover cost overruns without having to raise taxes to deal with shortfalls that result in a deficit. As there is no requirement to cover cost overruns within a defined period of time, deficits tend to add up. This also means the budgets produced by higher levels of government are far less accurate.

This April, the federal government released a budget forecasting a surplus of $1.4 billion, which included taking money out of the contingency fund used for disaster relief and Employment Insurance. The last time I checked, Employment Insurance was not related to taxes, so what is almost $2 billion of the fund that belongs to Canadian workers and employers doing in General Revenues? Ah, it is an election year.

One very important note is the feds based the budget on a growth projection of two per cent. If these projections are off by only one per cent, it will mean the government will run a deficit of $3.4 billion. The economy contracted in the first quarter and is expected to contract further in the second quarter, which could result in a deficit of well over $5 billion in 2015. Say goodbye to the much heralded surplus.

Here in British Columbia, fires are raging. With tinderdry conditions and hot weather, Ministry of Forests officials are predicting up to 30 new fires per day could start, and resources are already stretched thin. Each year, B.C. budgets $63 million to fight wildfires, a number that has no basis in reality. Last year, almost $300 million was spent fighting wildfires with the annual average over the last ten years being $145.5 million. So, why budget so little? This year, the B.C. government’s budget predicts a surplus of $879 million. With resource projections exceeding current market values, we are seeing this surplus (literally) go up in smoke.

We need to demand that our provincial and federal politicians construct more responsible budgets instead of playing shell games for votes.

Harry and George, dateless In this image, which is missing a date, two little boys named Harry and George sit in makeshift carts. Both boys are well-dressed for brisk weather. If you have any more information, email us at info@columbiavalleypioneer.com.

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Roadie pleased with drivers’ respect Dear Editor: Every day, I find another thing to like about this place.

When I moved to Brisco six years ago, a bumper sticker on my car read: “Same Rights, Same Rules, Same Roads.”

I cycled up and down Highway 95 only a few times before deciding I didn’t think of myself as suicidal, and I switched to mountain biking up and down and across the valley.

My clunky Trek kept me on a bike and brought me more options in terms of where to ride, but I’m a “roadie” at heart, so this May, on the long weekend, I headed up to Spilli on my road bike.

The gorgeous day, good timing perhaps, and unpredictably light traffic made a difference, but I like to think the surprising, amazing, almost 100 per cent sea change in consideration I received from motorists of every type means more people are getting on bikes and in canoes and on boards and skates and are therefore more aware of how it feels to be that player, exposed in whatever way sports expose us.

I’ve been up to Spilli for coffee every weekend since the May long, and I can continue to say “Cheers” to defensive driving and to sharing the road.

Kate Bennett Brisco

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Jumbo resort not derailed, only side-stepping Dear Editor: Where is the feedback from Jumbo Glacier Resort (JGR) proponents? With the substantial start determination going against further development of this highly controversial project, opponents feel like we’ve won a huge battle in the war against Jumbo. But, hang on.

It seems to me that the proponent is quite happy to roll over silently and take it. What follows is purely speculation, but the more I think this over, the expiry of the Environmental Assessment (EA) certificate could be the best thing to happen to the resort.

When the B.C. government created the municipality of Jumbo (in spite of the fact it has zero citizens, zero infrastructure and zero tax base to support itself and completely sidestepped democratic process with the appointment of a so-called mayor (all the while funding it with tax-

payer dollars), they also proposed legislation that stipulated ski hills and LNG facilities would not be required to go through the arduous EA process.

Fast forward to late June 2015. The proponent has their EA certificate expire, they go back to square one, reapply to construct the resort with the added bonus of not having to endure another rigorous EA application.

I believe what we are seeing is more smoke and mirrors between the proponent and the government. How sweet it must be for JGR to reapply to construct this resort, with no due process to follow and a gift-wrapped municipality and taxpayer-funded subsidies already in place.

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Columere board is out of line Dear Editor: I find it amazing that the Columere Park board of directors do not seem to understand that they are completely out of line. They are a volunteer bunch of people in a community

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Dear Editor: In response to the Jeers about the resident cat at Columbia House (Coho). Not all residents benefit or enjoy the cat being there 24/7; some are allergic and some just don’t like cats.

For the residents of Coho, this has become their home. If I were to come to your home with my cat and allow it to walk on your kitchen counter, dinner table, pee and poop on your floor, pee in the bathroom sink, crawl in your clean clothes basket, roll in your bed, under your pillow, you would think that I am a rather inconsiderate and rude individual.

All my father’s life, he chose not to have a cat in his home due to allergies and a dislike for them. When he moved into Coho, he still didn’t want a cat in his home (room) there. Management there decided that a resident cat was best for all residents, taking away his and others’ freedom of choice by allowing the cat to roam the whole building and all resident rooms (their homes) 24/7 and intruding on their privacy. Basically, if you have allergies or don’t like cats, then suck it up!

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What they are doing is forcing people to cough up community dues because they pay thousands of dollars in insurance toward the CP motorized crossing to the private marina. In no way ought this be part of the money collected by Columbia Park Community Association.

It should be a strictly user-pay situation between the boat owners and the marina owners. Columere Park has plenty of money in its coffers to manage the beach and tennis court expenses. People with no use for the crossing ought not to be on the hook for this type of expense.

I am sure the RDEK has much more pressing items to deal with, like keeping schoolchildren or the environment safe.

It ought not to be expected to deal with this type of petty request by a very wellheeled organization that is simply using them to further the CPCA’s “power play.” The simple solution, according to the RDEK, is for CPCA to just remove the request and let reason be restored.

Elisabeth Noel Columere Park

Invermerian studies deer contraception

By Kevin Nimmock Pioneer Staff Recently, Invermere local Devin Kazakoff travelled to Montana to find his own solution to what he sees as the valley’s deer culling travesty.

Mr. Kazakoff attended a three-day workshop in Montana to learn about deer contraceptive vaccines, which are growing in popularity in response to the trend of urban deer across North America. He learned primarily about a vaccine called PZP. “It is an inhibitive contraceptive,” Mr. Kazakoff said. “The zonas are stripped off pig ovaries and injected into deer. The zonas prevent female deer from being able to get pregnant for a year. The next year, it is a booster shot.”

During the course, participants learned to shoot dart guns, mix PZP, count deer and understand deer behaviour patterns. Mr. Kazakoff said deer contraception is the most humane way of reducing the deer population in Invermere “We have always said that it is not a deer problem, it is a people problem, Mr. Kazakoff said. “However, that does not mean it is going away.”

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learn about how they can create a PZP program with Mr. Kazakoff’s help.

“This stuff is meant for an urban environment” Mr. Kazakoff said. “It only works in a city environment where you have multiple people engaged in the solution. In Invermere, we have 50 plus members that are part of BCDPS that can help out.”

According to Mr. Kazakoff, deer culling is a waste of taxpayer dollars. He said the problem stems from indiscriminate clover trapping and killing.

“A lot of the deer that were killed (in Invermere) were fawns,” Mr. Kazakoff said. “When you go and kill fawns, you are not doing yourself any favours, because you are going to cause a rebound effect. You are killing a mother’s baby, which means she will stop lactating, which causes her to get pregnant and produce multiple offspring.”

Mr. Kazakoff said a PZP program would allow for a level of precision that can’t be assured with traps.

“You can keep the population at whatever size you want,” Mr. Kazakoff said. “If you want 100 deer, we can leave 100 deer. If you want 50, we can leave 50.”

In 2014, Mr. Kazakoff was arrested in Kimberly after he damaged two clover traps during a cull. On April 1st, he was granted discharge. He said the incident taught him he needed to find a more constructive way to combat deer culling.

“We want this tool because it is the best thing possible for the deer,” Mr. Kazakoff said.

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‘Buckskin Ali’ chosen to compete in national contest After Alicia was informed of her success in becoming a showcased trainer, she went to pick up a new horse from an old cowboy hat in the Rocking Heart Ranch’s A 26-year-old Canal Flats native just leapt into the limelight as a traditional random draw on June 20th.

“I get him for two months before the horse trainer. competition,” said Alicia. “I train him — Alicia Massie, who now lives on the Fort Steele-based Rising Star well, put the start on ‘em and get ‘em going.”

Alicia has been training horses for sevStables horse ranch to train horses with John Soles, was one of 10 comeral years and thought taking the reins as a competitor would be a fun, new experience. petitors selected out of more than 200 national applicants to compete “We call her Buckskin Ali,” laughed her mother, Heather Massie. “That’s her nickin the Rocking Heart Ranch Colt name. Buckskin is the colour of a horse, and Starting Challenge in Olds, Alberta that’s her favourite horse colour. Ironically, this summer on August 22nd. when she went down to get her horse, she “It’s my first time competing in the Colt Starting Challenge,” she HORSE HANDLER — Alicia Mass- drew a buckskin.”

Alicia will be working on teaching her said. “My uncle John did it last year, ie from Canal Flats will be competing and I just thought it would be fine. in a national horse training contest horse to perform specific tasks on demand so It’s something new to try.” over two months. Photo submitted that it is manageable for humans to care for The Colt Starting Challenge the animal.

“The first week, you do groundwork with them to get promotes the importance of training young horses and (the horse) walking beside you, and after they can handle showcasing trainers who are up-and-comers.

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being led around everywhere, you get them lunging around you on the lead line and you get them to circle around you,” said Alicia. “Then, you get them stopping and backing up, and moving their bums.

“The next stage is to desensitize them to the saddle blanket and the saddle after the groundwork is set-up so they respect you.”

“It’s 60 days to teach them everything you know,” Heather said.

Afterward, there will be a one-day horse show and sale on August 22nd where each trainer can strut their stuff in front of a panel of industry-leading judges, who will select winners for the event.

There will be a strong emphasis on basic training such as bridle manners, gait control, picking up their animal’s feet and loading up a trailer. At the end of the challenge, all of the horses will be auctioned off to the highest bidders.

“It’s a big deal in Alberta to even be accepted,” exclaimed Heather. “There was over 200 applicants, and she was one of only 10 chosen — it’s quite a big deal.”

To watch Alicia’s entry video on YouTube, visit http:// goo.gl/D1XJp1. For more about the Challenge, visit www. rockingheartranchltd.com/colt-starting-challenge.html.

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As the high rate of forest fires looms large for firefighters across the province, crews continue to combat a large blaze near Spillimacheen.

Forty-three firefighters, five pieces of heavy equipment and two helicopters had been employed to fight the fire as of Wednesday, July 8th, by which time the fire was 80 per cent contained. At 54 hectares in size, the fire caused an evacuation order for a single home north of Spillimacheen.

“We can confirm that it is human-caused, but the exact cause is under investigation,” said Southeast Fire Centre fire information officer Fanny Bernard. “Everybody is working hard for full suppression.”

While the Spillimacheen fire is mostly contained, Ms. Bernard said crews in the area are set to face tough conditions, which will make it hard to entirely suppress the fire.

“The forecast for the foreseeable future calls for high temperatures, sun and very minimal, isolated precipitation, preceded by thunderstorms and lightning strikes,” Ms. Bernard said.

Since late May, weather conditions have catalyzed an unprecedented number of fires across the Southeast Fire

Centre region, which includes the Columbia Valley. So far this year, the Southeast Fire Centre has experienced 185 fires, of which 83 were human-caused and 102 were naturally-caused. At this time last year, 28 fires had been reported, of which only five occurred naturally.

“We have just had a phenomenal amount of lightning come through the Southeast Fire Centre this year,” Ms. Bernard said. “The usual rain that we expected in June, we just did not have it.”

She said that when fires have occurred, their speed of ignition and rate of spread have resembled fires from late July and August in previous years. This has made fires more challenging for firefighters across the region.

She said the best thing people can do to aid the situation is to be particularly careful while venturing into the backcountry.

“Be really careful with your cigarette butts,” Ms. Bernard said. “We are not making this up — they really do start fires.”

To help combat the increased number of wildfires, the province has asked for help from Ontario. The Southeast Fire Centre will receive the assistance of ten firefighters from Canada’s most populated province in the coming week.

If you see smoke, please call *5555 on a cellphone to report a wildfire.

Clarification In the Jumbo Glacier Resort timeline published in the June 26th issue, The Pioneer mentioned an 18 to 4 vote in favour of the proposed resort during the CORE process (1992 to 1994). The voting figures were taken from a document pertaining to the project on the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations website.

The Pioneer has subsequently been unable to confirm or deny those exact numbers with other sources, but has confirmed that the vote was not on the Jumbo project per se, but on whether the Upper Jumbo Valley and Upper Horsethief Creek area should be zoned as an integrated management area (which would generally allow for commercial developments such as ski resorts) or a special management area (which would

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generally not allow for commercial developments such as ski resorts).

In the end, the area was zoned as a special management area, but with provision for the proposed resort, subject to a review under the then-pending provincial Environmental Assessment Act. The 1995 formal approval by B.C. Environment, Lands and Park Minister Moe Sihota was not approval of the proposed resort per se, but was approval of the East Kootenay Land Use Plan (which resulted from the CORE process).

Mr. Sihota’s announcement at the time endorsed the continuation of provincial consideration of the proposed resort, consideration that was put on hold while the CORE process was ongoing.

. . . ‘Options’ from page 3 “We are absolutely still opposed to any development in that area. Our opposition remains steadfast,” said local East Kootenay environmental group Wildsight executive director Robyn Duncan.

Ms. Duncan said the group is still unsure what implications Ms. Polak’s nonsubstantial start decision has on other aspects of the project, such as the Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality.

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

Hoodoo magic Former Pioneer reporter Dan Walton is returning to the valley for a showcase of his work at Pynelogs. His photography collection on display will include this image taken from the Hoodoos in Fairmont while on a hike after midnight. See page 14 for the story.

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By Kevin Nimmock Pioneer Staff Jay Malinowski, the frontman of iconic Canadian reggae and ska band Bedouin Soundclash, is preparing to take the stage in Invermere with his newest musical project.

Jay Malinowski and the Dead Coast are the headlining act for Invermere MusicFest. On August 22nd, valley residents and visitors alike will get the chance to see Malinowski and a variety of other Canadian musicians play at Kinsmen Beach.

“Part of the reason I created this three years ago was that I believed this valley could handle a big music festival,” said Invermere MusicFest Executive Di- FESTIVAL FUN— Invermere MusicFest 2014 brought out heaps rector Jami Scheffer. “We just didn’t have one close of people to enjoy catchy tunes at Kinsmen Beach.

Photo by Andy Byballa by, and I think it is time.” cause they were too busy working hard, so we changed the Ms. Scheffer said she is particularly excited to see Mr. Malinowski perform, but not just because she has date,” Ms. Scheffer said. “We want to bring the locals in.”

As always, the festival will be geared towards family fun been a fan of his music for years.

“There is another great thing about his band and that is during the day. For the first time, guests can buy evening Martin Riesle, who is a local boy, born and bred here,” Ms. passes to attend after 6:30 p.m., which Ms. Scheffer said Scheffer said. “He plays the cello as part of the Dead Coast. will be geared towards adults.

“It is a Saturday, so adults who work during the day can For someone like Martin, it is fantastic to see him come buy an evening ticket and come after work,” Ms. Scheffer back and show the valley how well he has done.”

Mr. Riesle isn’t the only homegrown musician set to said. “The bands are a bit more edgy.”

Throughout the day on the 22nd, festival attendees will play. Morgan Childs, a drummer from Invermere, will be attending the festival accompanied by a full band. Mr. have access to more food vendors than ever before. In adChilds recently received a grant from Canada Council for dition, the beer garden will be serving Arrowhead beer and the Arts to tour this summer with a band full of prominent Tinhorn Creek Vineyards wine.

“We also have artisans, so there will be vendors to sell Canadian musicians.

“He grew up here and everyone knows him,” Ms. jewelry, festival clothing and stuff like that,” Ms. Scheffer said.

The next day, Invermere MusicFest will host its first ever Scheffer said. “He is an incredible drummer.”

Ms. Scheffer described the festival as laid-back, fun and workshop day, featuring instruction on vocals, drumming, eclectic. She said the wide variety of musical styles will keep songwriting and guitar playing from experienced Canadian musicians like Mr. Childs. The workshops are sponsored by attendees dancing and clapping all day.

“Festivals like this are really growing,” Ms. Scheffer Windermere Valley Musicians Who Care, the local nonsaid. “It is becoming a destination event that people will profit group that supports musical projects across the valley. “(The workshops will be) here in Pynelogs, and we will travel a long distance for.”

While the festival is typically well-attended by visitors sell very exclusive tickets because we have limited seating to the valley, Ms. Scheffer said locals will always be the most and we want it to be an intimate affair,” Ms. Scheffer said. important supporters for an event like Invermere MusicFest. “We are focusing on the local musicians to support this.”

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Friday, July 10th • 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: NAPA Grand Opening with BBQ, refreshments, treats for kids and four legged friends, daily draws and more.

• 5 - 8 p.m.: Invermere on the Lake Art Walk, every Friday. For more information visit theartwalk.ca.

• 6 p.m.: Summer Picnic at the Invermere Legion.

Turkey, Ham, Salads. Reservations recommended. Call 250-342-9517.

Saturday, July 11th • Horseback archery tournament at Luxor Corrals. For more information contact Doug at 250-347-9048.

• 8 a.m.: Young Hearts Triathlon at Kinsmen Beach.

For more details visit heartoftherockiestri.ca/yht.html • 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Invermere Library BIG book sale at Invermere Community Hall.

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

Sunday, July 12th • The Radium Course 23rd Annual Parent Child Tournament. $79 entry per team (1 adult, 1 child) includes golf, dinner and prizes. Call 250-347-6266 to register.

• 8 a.m.: Heart of the Rockies Triathlon. Visit heartoftherockiestri.ca/info.html for more details.

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

• 5 p.m.: Pioneer Dinner at the Royal Canadian Legion, Edgewater. BBQ roast beef, salads, dessert and a beverage.

Adults $15, Seniors and Under 12 $14, under 6 free.

• 6 - 11 p.m.: Soiree en Blanc dining event featuring Invermere’s favorite restaurants. 19 + only event. Tickets $25. For more details visit soireeenblanc.ca.

Monday, July 13th • RAWK the Rockies with Panorama Resort. Speed Control’s RAWK Camp is dedicated to furthering music education and bringing music back to kids. For more information visit panoramaresort.com/eventdetails/index.cfm?eID=290&occID=4550 • 9 a.m - 12 p.m.: Lake Windermere Alliance Church is holding a “Thailand Trek” Kids Camp, July 13 - 17, for children ages 5 - 12. Cost is $15.00 for each child for the entire week. Lots of fun, games, music, crafts and more! More information call 250-342-9535.

Register at www.lakewinderealliance.org.

• 6:30 p.m.: Mondays in July and August, dropin Ultimate Frisbee for adults/youth (15+) at Laird Elementary Field. Free of charge & beginners welcome.

No equipment required. Ultimate is a great workout in a relaxed atmosphere with some friendly competition.

• 9 p.m.: Movie in the Mountains at Pothole Park, featuring the film Home.

Poker, Rodeo Clowns, World Class Bull Riders; Live Music from Kixxsin; Family Dance; Refreshments; Cowboy Dinner (additional cost); and for the first time, a Mechanical Bull. Tickets will be available from: Invermere Home Hardware; Tiffany’s Thredz; Brisco General Store and both Mountainside Markets at Fairmont and Radium. Students & Seniors $20; Adults $30; Cowboy Supper $10.

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

Saturday, July 18th

• BC/Canada Cup downhill mountain bike race.

Canada’s best downhill bikers compete at Panorama for the provincial and national titles.

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

• 5:30 - 8 p.m.: Groundswell Community Greenhouse volunteer opportunity to get your hands dirty, help out and learn about the various tasks related to maintaining and progressing the Groundswell Permaculture Garden. Michelle Avis of Verge Permaculture will be leading this family friendly event. Runs Thursdays to the end of July. For more information contact greenhouse@groundswell.ca or call 250-342-3337.

• Canada Cup Downhill mountain bike race at Panorama Mountain Resort. Visit panoramaresort. com for more details.

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

• 9 a.m. -1 p.m.: Valley Appreciation Day. Come to downtown Invermere for the Farmers’ & Artists’ Market on Main Street, live music, soap box derby, Mason Lodge open house, games, and giveaways.

Don’t miss the outstanding logging show by the Gagne family. Free pancake breakfast for all.

• 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: The Permaculture Calgary Guild (PCG), along with Verge Permaculture and Groundswell Network Society, are inviting PCG members and/or Groundswell members and their guests for a tour of Groundswell’s world-famous community school for applied sustainable living. $30+ a shrub. For more information contact greenhouse@ groundswell.ca or call 250-342-3337.

• 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Headwaters Art Society show at Fairmont Lion’s Den. • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Valley Piecemakers 20th anniversary quilt show at Windermere Valley Museum. Entry by donation. Quilt entries from Hoodoo Quilters.

For more information call Joanne Broadfoot with Canterbury Flowers at 250-342-0383.

• 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: CV Food Bank fundraiser BBQ at Invermere Home Hardware. $5 for bratwurst and a drink.

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• 6 p.m.: Pork Dinner at the Invermere Legion. $15/ person. Reservations recommended. Call 250-3429517.

• 5 p.m. - 1.30 a.m.: Bull Riding in the Rockies.

Professional Bull Riding style Rodeo Event, directly opposite The Eddie Mountain Arena (Overlooking the Lake) in downtown Invermere, with Mexican

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

Tuesday, July 14th • 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Windermere Valley Museum Summer Children. Space limited. To register or ask questions; contact JD by phone, 250-342-9769 or e-mail, wvmuesum@shaw.ca.

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Rodeo event one of the valley’s major summer draws

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The ever-popular Bull Riding in the Rockies is just around the corner, giving valley residents a chance to watch some of the top rodeo cowboys around try to stay as composed as possible while sitting astride 1,600 pounds (725 kilograms) of bovine power.

“The bull riding is something different. It’s an extreme sport and it’s a crowd pleaser,” said organizer Al Miller. “Over the years its become a major event for the valley and quite a social event too, you certainly don’t want to miss it.”

The event, which offers big prize money and consequently lures some of the top riders on the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) circuit, is one of the bigger fundraisers for the Columbia Valley Rockies Junior B hockey team. It typically draws upward of 1,800 spectators and raises between $16,000 and $20,000 for the team.

“The bull riders are usually pretty good, but in most of these events the bulls win,” said Mr. Miller.

“As a fundraiser it’s been a winner of an idea for us.”

Bull Riding in the Rockies began 17

years ago and has only grown in popularity since. This year’s version of the event will include Mexican poker (in which cowboys play poker at a table in the ring, near the bulls coming out of the chute) and, for the first time, a mechanized bull.

“With the Mexican poker, basically the last cowboy to move is the winner,” said Mr. Miller.

Bull Riding in the Rockies is on Friday, July 17th from 5 to 9 p.m. in the lot next to the Invermere Curling Centre. It kicks off with a cowboys’ dinner at 5 p.m., the actual bull riding begins at 7:15 p.m., and live music for a dance in the eve- ning will be performed by Kixxsin.

Tickets cost $30 for adults, $20 for students and seniors, $10 for the cowboys’ dinner and are already on sale at Home Hardware, Tiffany’s Thredz, the Radium and Fairmont Mountainside Markets and the Brisco General Store.

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Former Pioneer and Valley Echo reporter Dan Walton will be back in town to promote his first-ever photo art exhibition, which is now showing at Pynelogs.

“It’s a pretty big deal for me and I can’t think of a better gallery for a first show. Pynelogs is really supportive of emerging artists and the people who go there tend to be into nature and creativity, so they’ll like the kind of photos I do,” said Mr. Walton.

During the two years Mr. Walton spent in the valley, he found inspiration in its beautiful scenery.

Valley residents are likely already familiar with his

award-winning Pioneer cover shot of Toby Creek canyon draped in snow.

“I love hiking and biking, which puts me in the right place to take the landscape photos. Also the valley’s clear night skies were really striking —I’ve never lived somewhere where you can see so many stars. It really pushed me to figure out long exposures, just so I could show other people what I see every night,” he said.

Mr. Walton’s repertoire also includes a technique he calls “light painting,” which involve creative use of flashlights and other sources of illumination during long exposures.

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July 10, 2015 . . . ‘Former’ from page 14 “It’s a live special effect, it’s not something you can add later with Photoshop, so it takes a lot of planning, improvising, and trial and error. It’s hard to make it smooth,” he said. “I love to capture intensity, whether it’s natural, man-made, or a blend of the two.”

Mr. Walton’s unique images do not come easy, and the nine images on display in Pynelogs as part of his show have seen him variously hiking in the pitch-dark after midnight; treading on a glacier; and balanced precariously on a snowy ledge above a canyon (“I was trying to get the camera as far out above the canyon as possible. I had to just put my mind’s eye into the camera and trust my body to hold its balance,” he said, speaking about the canyon shot).

Mr. Walton’s photo display began Tuesday, July 7th and will run until Sunday, July 19th. He will be in town tonight (Friday, July 10th) at Pynelogs from 5 to 9 p.m. for the show’s official art opening. To see more of his work, visit www.acidicimagery.ca or www. twitter.com/neon_blaster.

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Roller disco revival imminent ple can learn how to do it, how to stay safe and maybe even how to show off on roller skates.”

In addition, there will be pizza and pop, and a cash-only bar.

The idea stems from a desire to help the Invermere Curling Club, which is a non-profit, generate enough revenue to cover the costs to remain open during the slow season.

“It’s a new and interesting way to generate revenue and use their venue over the summer season when people can’t use it for curling,” he said. “That’s the main idea about what we’re doing here.”

There will be disco-themed prizes from Syndicate Boardshop given away to people who show up with the best costumes.

“It’s going to be a super interesting event and we want everyone to check it out — even people who don’t roller skate can come out and watch,” said Mr. Matthews. “We’re going to have the entire curling club decked out with black lighting and we’re going to have about $10,000 worth of DJ lighting equipment with DJ Wil C in there. We’re going to build a full stage in the middle of the curling rink for everybody to skate around, and it’s just going to be really, really cool and interesting.”

There will be a $15 per person cover charge that includes the cost of roller skate rentals, but participants are required to bring their own safety equipment.

“We highly suggest that people should bring their own helmets, knee pads and wrist guards,” concluded Mr. Matthews.

“People are on their own for that.”

By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff The culture of roller disco is making its comeback in the East Kootenay.

The Station Neighbourhood Pub is hosting Roller Disco at the Invermere Curling Club between 5 and 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 25th.

“There’s just not enough room in the bar to put a whole bunch of people on roller skates, unfortunately,” chuckled Richard Matthews, manager of The Station Neighbourhood Pub. “We’re working hand-in-hand with the Invermere Curling Club. It’s a good opportunity to help a community-based place like the curling club and get some more attention there to get people going.”

There will be a Family Skate with lessons offered by the Killer Rollbots between 5 and 7 p.m. and an Adult Skate with lessons offered by the Killer Rollbots between 8 and 10 p.m., a beer garden and music by DJ Wil C. Killer Rollbots captain Jess de Groot is hoping there’s an opportunity for the Roller Killbots team to offer workshops on rollerskating to the community.

“It gives people an opportunity to meet others who actually have some experience on roller skates and creates a little bit of awareness about the Killer Rollbots because they’re a part of our community, people are really enjoying the matches and it gives (newbies) some new skills,” agreed Mr. Matthews. “Peo-

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By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff A psychedelic band is delving into the Columbia Valley with funk and dance music. The Party on High Street band will be performing at Bud’s Bar and Lounge at 9 p.m. on IT’S A PARTY — Nelson-based band The Party on High Street is Thursday, July 16th. coming to Bud’s in Invermere on July 16th.

Photo submitted “It’s our first time playing Invermere,” been on the road with tours before, but said Brin Porter, vocalist. “We’ve played this time, they’re bringing a new sound the Kootenays a decent amount, but we’ve with their newest CD. “It’s very funky and danceable,” said never made it to Invermere, but we had someone approach us through Invermere Mr. Porter. “We’re on tour with a new with a connection to Bud’s Bar and Lounge album that we released this last March, which is actually an all acoustic album.” and was able to help us get a gig.”

The band will be combining elecThe Nelson-based band chose their name after renting a house on High Street tric and acoustic for their show at Bud’s, and practising music together there in which will cost a mere $5 to attend.

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Panorama gets ready to RAWK munities to music.

“It is pretty rare these days that kids get to play music,” Mr. Peters said. “In schools, music programs are being cut and it is harder to get kids into lessons, Valley residents of all ages are about to learn to rock out at Panorama. so this is our way of giving back to communities.”

Camp participants will be split into bands based From July 13th to 17th, Canadian band Speed on age and ability. During the week, they will learn Control will host RAWK the Rockies, a camp for to work cohesively with their bandmates, masteranyone who wants to play in a rock band. Band ing rock songs in the process. On July 17th, all the member Jody Peters said camp participants will be able to have a great time playing music, even if they camp participants will come together for a showcase of what they have learned. have never touched an instrument before.

“In the span of the five days that we have in “They come out of it feeling so pumped because they are on stage and they are playing songs Panorama, we will teach participants the basics of rock and roll,” Mr. Peters said. “We will probably get RAWK OUT — Speed Control members Graeme Peters, Jody Peters and that they have heard on the radio,” Mr. Peters said. three or four songs done with them for the big show Ian March grew up in the Yukon, growing into jazz and classical musicians “Usually, the kids keep playing music. We have had on Friday.” until they decided to form a rock and roll band. Photo by GBPcreative.ca some camps where the kids form bands at school afterwards.”

To allow the camp to operate smoothly, Yamaha Over the years, the thrill of exposing people to his favourite type of music has never worn Canada donated guitars, basses, drums and pianos to Speed Control. The band has been running RAWK camps in small communities across the province for four years. out. Mr. Peters said RAWK camps have become events he looks forward to throughout the year.

“The ultimate experience is when a kid first plugs into an amp and they play their first “We can now go into communities where there are no music stores, or communities where it is hard to get your hands on an instrument,” Mr. Peters said. “Kids get to play power chord, and the look on their face is just pure joy,” Mr. Peters said.

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YOUR MONEY Is dividend investing over?

Monday, June 29th could be considered one of the most volatile days of 2015 for the stock markets so far.

Not only did the NASDAQ and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) close more than two per cent lower than the previous close, but the day’s trading activity left the TSX in the red for 2015, erasing nearly six months of gains.

Though certainly newsworthy, the stock markets have recently been trending downwards due to, among other things, interest rate uncertainty, oil market woes and the crisis in Greece. Dividend stocks in particular have experienced volatility, prompting some experts to wonder if dividend investing could be falling out of favour.

How it started Dividend investing has been a popular strategy for Canadians since the financial crisis, when stingy bond yields forced investors to look elsewhere. Since early 2009, Canadian five-year benchmark bond yields have averaged just 1.8 per cent; hardly enough for retirees to live on. By comparison, in early 2009, TD Bank shares paid $2.44 per year in dividends which roughly equated to seven per cent.

Prices of dividend stocks ran up exponentially between 2009 and 2014, rewarding investors with capital gains as well. TD Bank stock has since split, but as of June 29th, the shares’ dividend yield for new purchases was about 3.8 per cent. This is a reflection of a higher share price and, thus, the popularity of dividend investing.

Where we are today Today, even with recent declines, stock markets are considered slightly expensive from a price/earnings standpoint, and yield-focused stocks and mutual funds, as well as rate-sensitive sectors, have under-performed the TSX during 2015. So far this year, most Canadian dividend exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are in negative territory, while the TSX Composite is flat.

Aside from stretched valuations, much of the sell-off has been brought on by interest rate uncertainty. Though Canadian interest rates are unlikely to go up in the near future, our bond yields tend to track the U.S. bond market, any increase in their overnight rate will likely affect our bond market as well.

In that vein, as interest rates rise, bonds will begin to look more attractive to risk-averse investors. With every increase, there will be a crop of investors who decide that bonds are now yielding enough for them, and could end up selling stocks to buy bonds. Stocks generally can’t increase dividends as quickly as the markets can adjust for interest rates. This means that, as bond yields rise, stock prices could fall if their earnings and dividends aren’t able to keep up with investor’s expectations.

Action notes There are a few important takeaways here. Firstly, the notion of collecting both capital gains and dividends from stocks is likely to take a breather. In an expensive

stock market, investors generally get one or the other.

This means that going forward, dividend investors may need to get comfortable with collecting dividends only, and may see some share price volatility.

Secondly, those with dividend-intensive portfolios should conduct a thorough analysis of their holdings to determine how they might fare in a rising interest rate environment.

Monopolistic companies with little debt and the ability to easily raise their prices tend to fare better than others during inflationary times.

Finally, in the past, many investors used cursory information such as dividend yield or past performance to determine stock selection. With the markets now being slightly expensive, a more critical eye should be used.

Analyzing a stock thoroughly can help the cream rise to the top.

Final thoughts While it doesn’t appear that dividend investing is over, nor should it be, investors’ current expectations for dividend stocks should be muted as compared to the past.

In a cheap market, simply “buying the market” is usually good enough. Going forward, whether the goal is capital gains or dividends, stock selection and adequate diversification will be a vital part of successful portfolio management.

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CHARITIES of the valley

The Columbia Valley is home to many not-for-profit organizations, service clubs and charities. All these groups continue to lead and assist programs and projects that enhance the lives of all valley residents. To the volunteers and supporters of our respected associations, we offer our thanks. A number of our local groups have provided updates on their various undertakings:

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ICAN, The Invermere Companion Animal Network is a registered charity that advocates, educates and provides for the health and well-being of companion animnals in our community.

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ICAN is an all-volunteer animal rescue society and registered charity in the Columbia Valley. Based in Invermere, ICAN has assisted over 1200 companion animals in this region since our first rescue in 2007.

Our primary focus is on rescuing and sheltering abandoned, lost and guardian-surrendered cats, kittens and other small animals along with guardian-surrendered puppies and dogs. We attend to their food, shelter, medical, behavioral and emotional needs and ensure they are spayed or neutered before they go to loving adoptive homes.

Kittens and cats are housed in our no-kill, no-cage shelter while pregnant cats, very young kittens, dogs, puppies and those needing special care, are placed in foster homes.

Because preventing the birth of unwanted kittens and puppies is an obvious way to help reduce the number of homeless animals, ICAN practices pediatric spay/neuter and urges everyone to have their pets sterilized at an early age. We also offer two programs to help with this issue: Spay/Neuter Assist provides low-income companion animal guardians with financial assistance to have their pet altered and ensure that they are not contributing to overpopulation issues.

In the Kitten Crusade program, we accept unwanted or unexpected litters of kittens along with the mother cat, and, after the weaning period has ended, have the mother cat spayed free of charge before returning her to the guardian. The kittens are also altered and adopted out to new homes through ICAN’s adoption program.

ICAN has several other advocacy and education programs that benefit the valley. We give presentations to daycares and schools about responsible pet ownership, take companion animals to visit with Seniors, hold monthly ICAN Kids Club meetings and educate people about the dangers of fireworks, hot cars, and predators, as well as posting regular updates and lost and found notices on social media.

Everything ICAN does is accomplished by a small group of dedicated volunteers. Whether it is cleaning the facility, feeding the residents, fostering tiny kittens, transporting animals to the vet, assisting at fundraisers and events—we cannot do what we do without volunteers! In 2014, our volunteers logged over 12,000 hours, with many hours going unrecorded. Although our numbers and operations have steadily increased over the years, we rely solely on these committed volunteers to keep the society running.

We always welcome new volunteers and if you are interested in joining the ICAN Team or Board of Directors, please call 250-341-7888 or email info@icanbc.com.

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CBAL is a registered non-profit charitable society. CBAL supports the development of healthy learning communities throughout the Columbia Basin. Our goal is that each member of our community will have the basic skills necessary for lifelong learning. All programs are free of charge!

Literacy includes the reading, writing, speaking, listening, thinking and number skills we need at home, at work, and in our daily lives. We all have different levels of literacy skills in different situations.

CBAL offers several programs and services for adults and families, and works with others in the community to provide additional services for children and youth.

In the Windermere Valley, CBAL regularly offers: • Adult programming including one-to-one literacy tutoring, basic computer courses, financial literacy, and creative writing • Employment skills workshops (with the WorkBC Employment Services Centre) • Settlement Assistance for immigrants and refugees, including English language instruction, orientation to Canada and the community, and referrals to community and government services • Family programming such as Baby Goose, One-To-One Reading in schools, and other programs designed to help parents support school readiness and success • StrongStart Outreach program for families of children up to 6 years (with School District #6) • Books for Babies and Books for Toddlers in partnership with the Invermere Public Library, Columbia Valley Early Years Coalition and Interior Health • A Book Under Every Tree book drive for holiday hampers (with The Christmas Bureau) • Annual Family Literacy Day celebration • Annual presentation of the Windermere Valley Community Literacy Award Many of our programs and services are delivered with the help of volunteers. We are always looking for individuals who would like to tutor English learners or adults improving their literacy skills. We provide extensive training and support to volunteers, no experience is necessary.

Katie Andruschuk, Community Literacy Coordinator kandruschuk@cbal.org • 250-688-2115 www.cbal.org

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Socially responsible, engaged and compassionate are characteristics of the Windermere District Lions Club.

The non-profit foundation has always strived to play an integral role in improving access to resources and community projects in the Windermere area and its surrounding communities.

There has been no shortage of ideas to raise money to push the community to do its best since the Windermere District Lions Club was first chartered in 1968 — and the scope of every fundraising initiative has been unique to each project.

The 12th Annual Charity Golf Day hosted by the Lake Windermere District Lions Club was a full day event that started at 7 a.m. and ran until dusk on July 7th, which netted $150,000 for the Columbia Valley Rockies Junior B hockey team to replace their community bus for away games and tournaments.

But the proceeds raised by far exceeded the expectation of the Lions Club and, as a result, will be used on other community projects in the future.

In addition, the club sponsored two $2,000 scholarships that were given away to David Thompson Secondary School (DTSS) graduates who are pursuing full-time post-secondary studies. Denise Jensen and Lacy Blain recently accepted the financial contributions to pursue further education at the DTSS grad ceremony that recently took place.

The tradition of giving scholarships to DTSS students at graduation has been going on for years with thanks to the quirks of long-standing residents in the Columbia Valley who have put an interesting spin on gambling.

Each year, avid gamblers, environmental stewards and jokesters attempt to guess when the winter ice on Lake Windermere will melt, competing for a purse of $200.

The $2 buy-in for the Ice Out Competition goes to the two annual scholarships and a Student Citizen of the Year award also given out each June.

Just as the summer heat shows no signs of disappearing, the Lions Club’s presence has the same unrelenting drive to enhance community projects.

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The valley community will be saying thank you to visitors with an annual pancake breakfast and a wide variety of activities on July 18th for the Valley Appreciation Day, and the Lions Club will be serving up the breakfast in downtown Invermere.

Also, this summer at 9 a.m. on Sunday, August 16th, the second annual Lions’ Zone Walk will ask the community to sponsor its members to walk between five and eight kilometres in four communities — Wasa, Fairmont, the Columbia Valley as well as Golden (Lions Club Zone E10).

The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley understands that from the time of diagnosis families are on a journey.

Many people assume Hospice assistance is only available when a client is at the end stage and palliative however we are available to support clients and their families from the time of diagnosis, through the first year of bereavement.

There was $8,600 raised during the Lions’ Zone Walk last August that helped the Regional Hospital in Cranbrook purchase pediatric equipment.

We are here to walk with you on this very personal journey.

Our trained volunteers come to you, wherever you may be.

We provide comfort, companionship and assist with legacy projects and resource materials.

Previously, the Lions Club has lent a helping hand to the District of Muskoka to contribute to charities such as the Muskoka Hospital Foundation and featured camps for youth like the CNIB Lake Joseph Camp.

For those needing support you can access our services directly or have your GP or Home Health Nurse fill out a referral form. If you are in a long term care facility, your residential care coordinator can fill out the form on your behalf.

The motto of the Lions Club is to focus on serving the community as a collective organization with civic-minded men and women to help finish projects that cannot be accomplished alone.

For those needing grief support, a quiet place to come, sit and reflect or if you are needing support materials concerning end of life or bereavement, please visit our office and peruse our resource lending library. We have books and people that can help shed light and offer hope. We are in Frater Landing at 926- 7th Ave. Our office hours are 12-4 Monday through Friday or by appointment.

The club also fulfills its international obligations by contributing to the Lions Club International Foundation, which helps provide emergency relief to global disasters such as earthquakes and floods.

There are approximately 40 Windermere District Lions Club members who are dedicated to nurturing the community it serves. Claude Oram replaced Harold Hazelaar as the Windermere District Lions Club president on July 1st.

Claude Oram Windermere District Lions Club President 250-341-7014 claudeoram@gmail.com

Our Programs include: • • • • • •

End of Life Visits Bereavement Visits Grief Walk and Talk Groups 12-week Bereavement Support Groups Visitor Volunteer Training Bereavement Companioning and Sensitivity Training Workshops

If you are interested in any of our programs or joining our team either as a member or as a volunteer, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact us at 250-688-1143 or info@hospicesocietycv.com

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Family Resource Centre

1317-7th Avenue, Invermere

250-342-5566 Fostering mental, social, physical and financial wellness in the Columbia Valley. challenges they face, or simply to drop in, share, learn and enjoy. Our vision is to foster mental, social, physical and financial wellness in the Columbia Valley. We use partnerships, knowledge, experience and innovation to encourage community and individual wellness in an accessible and supportive environment.

The programs delivered by our charity fall into two service delivery streams; families and individuals and women and children fleeing domestic violence. The following is a list of the services we currently provide through government contracts (most of which we have delivered in excess of 25 years).

The Family Resource Centre provides support to individuals and families challenged with issues such as grief/ loss, the need for affordable housing, divorce/separation, Early Years Centre providing early childhood supports and referral, family support work, non-medical support for seniors, victim assistance, 24 hour on call domestic violence support, women’s counselling, life skills for youth with diverse abilities, respite, homelessness, suicide, individuals who are unemployed and children who have witnessed abuse or have been sexually abused, to name a few. Community support is vital in the viability of our agency to continue to support the residents of our community.

The evolution of what is now the Family Resource Center of Invermere, a registered society, with charitable status which owns and manages 2.3 million dollars in affordable housing assets. In operation since 1988, FRC has accumulated diversified knowledge and experience in service delivery, pooled in a dedicated team of professionals, volunteer board members and volunteers residing in the Columbia Valley. Our service area covers all communities from Canal Flats in the south to Spillimacheen in the north and west to Panorama. It is the only society in the Columbia Valley to offer such a wide range of services under one umbrella.

We believe the ability to create a healthy community depends upon the health of all community residents, and that all people are entitled to support to develop and maintain their health. Further to this we believe that clients have the right and capacity to determine how they would like to change their lives, and the strength to make those changes. To promote a healthy community, the Family Resource Centre team strives to meet community needs by providing diverse and accessible information, as well as confidential support services to anyone who seeks them. Counselling provided is supportive and educational.

The Family Resource Centre of Invermere aims to be a growing, learning, supportive place where people are comfortable seeking assistance in dealing with the

• Ministry of Children and Family Development - Family Support Work, Family & Individual Counselling, Youth Outreach, Life Skills Youth-Special Needs, Early Years Centre and Sexual Abuse Intervention Program for Children • Interior Health Authority - Youth Outreach • Ministry for Public Safety and Solicitor General– Children Who Witness Abuse, Women’s Outreach, Stopping the Violence Counselling for Women and the Columbia Valley Policed Based Victim Assistance Program • Columbia Basin Trust – Youth Coordination • Success by Six/Children First – Early Childhood Coordination • BC Housing Authority - Women’s Information and Safe Homes and Affordable Rental Housing • Services Canada – Columbia Valley Second Stage and Transition Housing • Work BC/Canadian Mental Health East Kootenays – Columbia Valley Employment Centre • Health Canada – Employee Assistance Program for Kootenay National Park

The other services we provide are fee based which include Community Counselling Service for those community members needing services not covered through government contracts; Senior support for non-medical needs, Employee Assistance Counselling for employees of local businesses, parenting programs, Violence is Preventable and the Good Food Cooperative.

With grants and community donations we are able to create and maintain a lending library for our community covering a broad range of topics such as; Family Development, Special Needs, Adolescence, Parenting, Personal Growth and Legal.

All of these services are delivered with a client centered approach working in collaboration with other community service providers such as the local Ministry of Children and Family Development team, the Child and Youth Mental Health Counsellor, the School District staff, East Kootenay Addiction Services Society Counsellors, Ktunaxa Child and Family Services, local medical professionals, Public Health, RCMP, Adult Mental Health Clinicians, the Food Bank and Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.

With a present operating budget of $900,000.00, the Family Resource Centre delivers the services from five separate facilities in our Valley with a compliment of 20 professional staff. We recently opened a satellite office in Canal Flats which we are able to offer most of our services from. We are in the process of securing space in Radium to open a satellite office in the north. Our present contracts require a level of professionalism achieved through a combination of university education in relevant Master, Degree, Diploma and Certificate programs and experience augmented with professional development to maintain best practice in the field of social work. The employees provide services through a number of modalities based upon the needs identified by those we serve.

With the expertise of our board and staff, we opened Ambiente – a furniture and home furnishings retail store with an interior design centre. This social enterprise is a registered corporation operating with the sole purpose to generate funds to support the services we deliver and fund additional services needed in our community. The revenue generated from this business will result in a more diversified funding stream for the Family Resource Centre, creating stability for the services we deliver. As the sole shareholder of Ambiente, the Family Resource Centre of Invermere (FRC) operates this subsidiary with a board of directors appointed by FRC. For further information regarding our organization and ways you can help us to support individuals and families in the valley please call Pat Cope, Executive Director at 250-342-5566 or visit www.familyresourcecentre.ca

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 23 gather at our games and events throughout the year; especially during those winter nights when opportunities to meet up and socialize become less plentiful.

One of the lesser known facts about The Rockies is our involvement in the diverse events we organize outside league hockey, that not only help us to raise funds to operate the team, but bring additional visitors and revenue to our Valley:

Columbia Valley Rockies The Columbia Valley Rockies are your Junior Hockey Team. We are a community owned non profit society and we have been based in Invermere since the franchise was formed 37 years ago. Since then we have competed in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL), a Junior ‘B’ league that prepares and develops players for Junior ‘A’.

The league consists of 20 teams with four divisions, each division having five teams; and is widely recognized as potentially the best Junior B league in Canada.

The Rockies Program mirrors that of Junior A BCHL Franchises, with 4 or more practices per week; an off Ice Fitness Program; and 1 on 1 Video Teaching. We play 52 games per year in regular season across the BC Interior and Washington State, with our league providing one of the main recruitment grounds for Junior A Leagues throughout Canada.

The team is governed by a volunteer Board; and as such we pride ourselves in our community involvement. This involvement extends far beyond hockey, both in the development of our team as players and young adults, but also in what we give back to the Community that supports us. We make every effort to give our best local talent the chance to play Junior Hockey; but as the number of local players is limited our catchment for recruiting extends across Canada and into the US. More importantly we provide a safe and fun environment for people of all ages to

• Our Bull Riding in the Rockies event enters its 17th year on July 17th this year (Tickets are available at Home Hardware, Tiffany’s Thredz, Brisco General Store; and Fairmont & Radium Mountainside Markets); • The team’s 2nd Annual Golf Tournament will take place at Copper Point on September 20th – look out for registration details on our web site; • The Rockies BC Pond Hockey Championship will take place off Kinsmen Beach over the last weekend of January 2016; and our Old Timers Rec Hockey Tournament will take place at The Eddie during April next year.

All these events, and others scheduled throughout our playing season (Home Opener; Player Family Weekend; Alumni Games; and Prospect Camps) bring dozens of families and groups to the Valley – Our Spring Camp alone averages over 100 prospects and their families coming to the Valley for a long weekend in April. We have a tradition of ‘shopping locally’ for everything we can that is needed to make the team operate; and our players are actively involved in volunteering throughout the Community.

This extends from doing one on one reading in some of the elementary schools, to occasionally helping out at charities such as the Thrift Store and ICAN; and from helping people move home; to setting up venues for community events. Surprisingly, one of the team’s most talked about awards was nothing to do with hockey, but came from the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy for promoting reading in the community; and some of our local players should be helping out at the Big Book Sale this weekend. For the last 3 seasons we have operated a community outreach program, which has included the donation of complimentary tickets to many bodies both through the team, and through many of our sponsors. This program also includes the

opportunity for minor hockey players and school program players to receive coaching from our players; and to appear as 7th Rockies in the starting line up at our home games. We have also added many entertaining aspects to game night, one of the most popular being initiation and novice scrimmages during some game intervals.

In addition the team’s Wood Pile operation not only helps cover our operating costs, but also provides a reasonably priced convenient firewood delivery service throughout the Valley. Orders can be made through the Contractors Desk at Home Hardware.

Obviously, running an operation as large as The Rockies takes a lot of volunteers, and money – we are extremely appreciative for the vast amount of support and help we get from all of you; and from all our advertisers and sponsors. For the coming season we are very pleased to announce that our Major Corporate Sponsors remain local, and are: Arrowhead Brewery; Home Hardware, Panorama Mountain Resort and Tim Hortons, Invermere.

We are always looking for volunteers to help out at our events and games, and we are particularly interested in recruiting Bus Drivers, and Billet Hosts. If you are interested in becoming involved in any way, please contact our President, Graeme Anderson at 250-688-0758, or any of our staff or volunteers.

Thank you for supporting The Rockies; and even if you are not interested in volunteering with us, please do come along and have some fun supporting our events and games. We are the only Junior Team in the south of the Columbia Valley, and we rely on our community to support their team; as without that support there would be no team.

You can also show your support by buying a raffle ticket for our classic car draw. This year we have a red 1977 L82 Corvette up for grabs – Tickets are available at Napa, Walkers Repair, Home Hardware, Arrowhead, and at any local markets where you see the car…

For more information on The Rockies please browse our site: www.rockieshockey.ca; and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram….

For more information on the KIJHL, please visit: www.kijhl.ca.

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Used book sale blowout coming up Submitted by Lynda Tutty Friends of Invermere Library

author. Others enjoy browsing through the sale to discover books they haven’t considered beLocal book lovers have Saturday, fore. For younger readers, there is a large selection of picture books, July 11th circled on their calendars — early readers, chapter books, and the date of the 8th annual BIG Book Sale at the Invermere Community Hall. teen and young adult literature.

Thousands of gently used books will be A featured Special Book Section offered up for sale by the Friends of has old and valuable books of INTELLIGENT TOT — Library Invermere Library for suggested donaparticular interest to collectors lover, three-year-old Lily Griffith, individually priced. tions of between $1 and $4. makes a choice from the gently used The Friends of Invermere Library The BIG Book Sale is on books that will be at the BIG Book sort the donated books into dozens Saturday, July 11th from 8:30 Sale on July 11th. Photo submitted a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Inverof categories. Readers can easily find books in sections such as history, cooking, mystery, mere Community Hall. All proceeds from the sale supromance, parenting, best sellers, travel or a favourite port Invermere Public Library programs.

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stand from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week.

They will be renting canoes, single and double kayaks, and Penny Powers is optimistic that the paddling culture in the standup paddleboards (SUP).

There will also be SUPs and kayColumbia Valley will continue to aks that are smaller and a lighter grow this summer.

She recently opened up a weight for children to use with their families. second location for her business, Columbia River Kayak and Ca“The kids’ SUPs are good for about 100 pounds and then noe (which she co-owns with her husband Max Fanderl), at KinsI suggest that they go up because their feet start to go under water, men Beach. but 100 pounds is a comfortable “We talked about (doing weight on them,” she said. this) originally with the District In addition, Ms. Powers will of Invermere about three years ago,” said Ms. Powers, noting the be offering tours through the bay informal discussion was too late DOUBLE THE FUN — Kinsmen Beach regu- at Kinsmen Beach, known as in the season for them to order lars now have the convenience of Columbia River Taynton Bay, to offer locals and additional inventory.

Kayak and Canoe rentals.

Photo submitted tourists a taste of the Columbia “It’s been in our minds for a Valley’s rich history.

“We’ll be doing guided tours probably three times a long time, but we wanted to make sure that we were prepared for (a second location) because we know how busy day in our Voyager canoes because there’s so much history the beach can be. We wanted to make sure we were ready in this bay,” she said. “We’ll take people out beyond the swimming area and do a tour of the bay to learn about the to put all of our efforts into it.”

The district agreed that it’s a great opportunity to history of the area — right from the salmon spawning in Abel Creek, the old hospital was here, there are so many drive tourism numbers in the valley.

Ms. Powers plans to operate the second location dur- things. There was a wood mill here years ago, so I’m puting the same hours as the Kinsmen Beach concession ting together the whole story about that.”

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The best garden ever all of my container plants.

The results are outstanding.

Why? The rain is charged

By Mark Cullen with oxygen as it falls from Pioneer Columnist the sky and ALL plants love How would you like to that. And it is warm when I grow your best garden ever apply it. Your tender annuals this year? Bigger and more and vegetables do not appreplentiful blooms, more ciate cold tap water any more fruit, less disease, greener than you do when you step blades… you name it. And into the shower. The plant what if I told you that you can fulfill this performance speaks for itself. fantasy using less tap water and physical efFertilize with natural ingredients. fort? Here are my top five tips for just such Today’s market contains a much wider seresults: lection of naturally sourced plant fertilizStart with the best dirt. Over 90 per ers than we have seen in the past. I believe cent of your success will hinge on soil qual- this is a reflection of our general interest in ity. After removing the winter debris from growing plants sustainably. Blood meal is the existing surface soil, I spread two to high in nitrogen which promotes a deep three centimetres of compost or compos- green colour and fast growth. Bone meal is ted cattle manure over my entire garden. I naturally high in phosphorous, encouraging have about two acres of perennials and veg- strong roots and blooms. Look for Green etables so, yes, I use a lot of this stuff. I have Earth and Natura brands for a full lineup 40 cubic yards of compost delivered each of natural fertilizers with a wide range of apspring to my yard. Once spread, I leave it plications. there for the earthworms to pull down into A hoe. Seems almost too obvious to the soil. No need to “turn it under” with a say, but the best method for reducing the garden fork as many of the books will tell time that you spend weeding this season you to do. When you are shopping for cattle in your garden is to cut down weeds when manure, be sure to look for the Compost they are young. Like now. As my late faQuality Alliance ther used to say, certification. It is “If you just move guaranteed to be a weed when it is properly compossmall, it will die in ted and contains the sunshine.” Lesonly pure 100 per son learned, many cent compost. times! Your dream Discover the of reading in the miracle of mulch. cool shade of a tree I know, you have while swinging read this in my in a hammock in BOUNTIFUL BLOOMS — Ensuring your column before. the heat of sumgarden grows to its fullest potential is easy with But spreading an mer is on the end a few simple ingredients.

Photo submitted insulating layer of of a sharpened finely ground up pine or cedar bark mulch hoe this time of year. I might add that you over your garden is so good for your plants! can further enhance the look, function and Make sure that it is spread at least four cen- productivity of your garden this season by timetres deep to ensure that you enjoy the planting native plants (which by their nafull effect. Mulch holds moisture in the soil ture require a minimum of water and are longer, insulating it from the drying effects generally resistant to disease and invading of the sun. Watering is reduced by up to 70 insects). Remember to let your lawn and per cent. Weeds are smothered and reduced garden become dry about four centimetres dramatically, reducing weeding by up to 90 below the surface of the soil between appliper cent. Enjoy your hammock time! cations of water.

Rain barrels. Gardeners are often acSwing hammock, swing. Bring on the cused of using excess amounts of water. pollinators!

Maybe true. But it doesn’t have to be. I Mark Cullen appears on Canada AM have four rain barrels around my property every Wednesday morning at 8:40. He is the and I use the water from them to apply to Lawn and Garden expert for Home Hardware.

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Deja Vu slated for closure

By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff A badger den and the bighorn sheep population has raised alarm bells about the Deja Vu single-track trail adjacent to the Old Coach Trail from Dry Gulch to Radium.

A decision by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations to close the illegal trail because it runs through a Wildlife Management Area was presented at the Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance (CVGTA) 2015 Annual General Meeting held at the Lions Hall on June 23rd.

The process to authorize two trails began in April 2014 and was undertaken

by Greenways with financial support from the Village of Radium, the Columbia Valley Cycling Society and the RDEK Areas F and Area G. Greenways contracted registered professional biologists recommended

by Recreation Sites and Trails BC personnel, who conducted an environmental screening report that outlined mitigation strategies to deal with the effects of the unauthorized trail development. Those reports were submitted to the Ministry of Forests in October 2014.

Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources spokesperson Peter Holmes offered his insights about the biological impact assessments that have been done in the area, which ultimately resulted in the decision to shutter the trail to protect wildlife and plants. Mr. Holmes has worked between Skookumchuck and Parson as a biologist for 24 years.

The Wildlife Management Area (WMA) was established in 1996 under the Wildlife Act, which requires that any activities in the WMA need permission from regional manager John Krebs. The area is about 180 kilometres long, 18,000 hectares in size and the area was designated to protect the importance of the wetlands.

“The provincial government has no control over species or management on private land with the exception of some raptor’s nests and a couple of other things,” said Mr. Holmes, “so we’ve got to key in on our private lands and our protected areas, so that’s sort of the intent here.”

Bighorn sheep, endangered American badgers and endangered plants (antelope brush and bluebunch wheat grass) occupy the same area as the Deja Vu trail.

“When we try and address management of ecosystems and biology, we try to take a coarse filter approach and a fine filter

approach,” said Mr. Holmes. “The coarse filter approach is managing at that landscape, but ensuring that we have representation of all of these different types of habitats, so different habitats at different elevations, grasslands... we try and maintain a certain percentage of those in protected areas, and when we don’t get that, then we’ve got to focus in on those other Crown land pieces that we need to protect.”

Mr. Holmes analyzed the area where Deja Vu is located, from the water to Highway 93/95. He looked at grassland maps from the Grasslands Council of BC and defined a large area to put it into context.

“Basically, that area is from Canal Flats to Radium, a little north of Radium,” he said, noting that it’s the Interior Douglas Fir Dry-Cool Zone. “Within that area, from Canal Flats to north of Radium, nine per cent of that area is grassland habitat. That’s natural grasslands, not these open forests or areas that are partially restored. Those are the true grasslands in this area, and we’ve only got nine per cent in this whole region and, of that, 50 per cent is private, so we’ve lost a lot right off the start.

Of the grasslands between Radium and Canal Flats (that account for nine per cent of the area), 18 per cent are protect.

“So in that context, it’s 1.6 per cent of the grasslands in that whole area that is protected, of the whole land base.”

The Deja Vu trails ultimately represent 50 per cent of the area that’s protected — the other 50 per cent is down at the East Columbia Lake. Mr. Holmes added the East Columbia Lake is another wildlife area that has illegal trail building occurring now.

“We’ve got this small area of true grasslands that we’re trying to protect so that’s why red flags went up when we seen the proposal,” he concluded, noting there are over 20 kilometres of illegal trails built partially through these grasslands.

Mr. Holmes concluded by explaining the Deja Vu area falls into a sensitive piece of land that was classified as a RAMSAR site a decade ago.

“Of the 37 or 36 in Canada, (this area) was the only site in Canada that met all eight of the criteria for designation and I just finished deciding the gauge report to Ottawa this spring, and I identified that there are recreational uses that are impacting it,” he said. “But that’s the balance we have to come up with, and it’s going to be tough.”

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Women golfers learn from a long drive legend

Golf Classic gives back

improve on their skills.

“I believe in growing the game and I think Approximately 80 we are going to grow the women arrived at the Copgame through women,” per Point driving range Ms. Vlooswyk said. “If we with wedges, woods and, get more women involved, most importantly, a driver that is going to bring the in tow on July 2nd. juniors in, and then more The attendees were families can do it.” there to watch and learn Ms. Vlooswyk said the from Lisa Vlooswyk, current trend for female known better as Lisa Longgolfers is that they adopt the ball, the seven-time Canasport, but then stop when dian Long Drive Champithey have families, only to on. She spoke to the eager come back to golf once they golfers for an hour, before become empty nesters. they took to the course to “We would like womLisa “Longball” Vlooswyk turn her tips into longer, en to come back to the straighter drives. game sooner,” Ms. Vlooswyk said. “I think it “I would say that most women can’t hit it comes down to believing in women as golfers.” over 200 yards,” Ms. Vlooswyk said. “The reaConsidering the fact that most golf pros son is that most women are arms lifters, rather in the valley are male, Ms. Vlooswyk said it than turning their upper body.” is important to do teaching events like Ladies Ms. Vlooswyk focused her lesson on ex- Night as often as possible. plaining how women can use their bodies ef“I have seen the golf pro that leans on his fectively to make better contact with the ball. club and watches in a disinterested way at womShe said women are typically more flexible en,” she said, adding her admiration for how the than men, which means they should focus on staff at Copper Point handles Ladies Night. turning through the ball, rather than using Though Ms. Vlooswyk has now returned their arm muscles. to Calgary for the summer, Copper Point will The event marked Ms. Vlooswyk’s third continue to offer Ladies Night every Thursday. appearance at Copper Point’s weekly Ladies The next lesson on July 16th will focus on Night. She said she is passionate about encour- chipping from fairway bunkers. See www.copaging female golfers to stick with the game and perpointgolf.com/shop/academy.

By Kevin Nimmock Pioneer Staff

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff This year’s Scotiabank Kelly Hrudey & Friends Charity Golf Classic is going to mean a big cash influx for a couple of local charities, as well as one in Alberta. CELEBRITY SMILES — Cyndi Corscadden, Kelly The Summit Youth and Donna Hrudey and Blake Tillotson at the 2015 Centre, the DTSS/ Scotiabank Kelly Hrudey & Friends Charity Golf ClasJA Laird Hockey sic at Copper Point Golf Club. P hoto by Dean Midyette Academy, and the Calgary-based Alberta Adolescent Re- bring more people back too.” covery Centre (AARC) are going to be The golf tournament can’t hapthe recipients of the roughly $80,000 pen without its major sponsors, raised by this year’s event, which took which, this year, were Scotiabank, place at Copper Point Golf Club be- Safeway, Nike Golf Canada and tween June 22nd and 24th.

Copper Point Resort (as the host Since 2012, Kelly Hrudey has hotel). Also integral to the event’s been hitting the local greens along success are its volunteers. with his closest celebrity friends as a “The volunteers certainly contribfundraiser for charities in need. The uted to making this event,” said Mr. event has kept growing in popular- McClain, adding they’re a big part as ity and the high profile participants to why the event is so popular among are always excited to return. the celebrity players. “It’s all fun and “It blows them away. They cer- cheers, but in the end, this event really tainly think it’s one of the best events helps turn and change lives around for they do (and) a lot of them have the better (through the charities), so done multiple events,” said Copper that’s what it’s really all about,” he said.

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Pioneer Classifieds garage sales

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cheers & jeers

cheers & jeers

Edgewater Yard/Estate Sale: Antiques, curios, art/paintings, household goods. One day only, EVERYTHING MUST GO! Sat. July 18th, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 4770 Crescentwood Dr. Call 250-3479868 for info.

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

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

Big Cheers to Konig, Sobeys, Kicking Horse Coffee and Invermere Bakery for your generous donations towards the Sonshine Children’s garage sale. We appreciate your support and kindness more than you know.

Cheers to fishing buddy Marko on his angling prowess. Jeers to his lack of understanding when it comes to units of length and weight.

ANNOUNCEMENT 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.

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

s obituary s Eileen Violet Cockshott 1930 – 2015 It is with great sorrow that the family of Eileen Cockshott announces her passing on Friday, June 26th, 2015 in Invermere, B.C. at 84 years of age.

Eileen was born on December 10th, 1930 in Craigmyle, Alberta. Her greatest joy was her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Eileen was an avid golfer and enjoyed gardening. She also loved to bake.

Eileen is survived by her son Richard Cockshott, daughterin-law Sharon Cockshott, granddaughter Lisa (Shawn) Fobes, great-grandchildren Marit, Caden and Everett Fobes, her sisters Marion Shepherd and Ann Bell and her brother Pat Robinson. She was predeceased by her loving husband George Cockshott, grandson Kenneth Richard Cockshott and by her parents Fred Curveon and Clara Robinson.

A Celebration of Eileen’s Life was held at the Canal Flats Seniors Centre on Saturday, July 4th, 2015 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in honour of Eileen can be made to the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley, PO Box 925, Invermere, British Columbia V0A 1K0.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at www.mcphersonfh.com

Cheers to the person(s) that put oil and a filter in my car while I was working at the Band Office. Greatly appreciated.

Cheers to Heinz for giving all the ladies a chocolate bar every day you work with us. Greatly appreciated.

A huge Cheers to Fairmont Resort, all my friends, family, all the nurses, doctors, Smaller Footprints and Hawt Pawz N’ Clawz for all your love and support through this difficult time with Gavin and his accident. Please know it is greatly appreciated! Lots of love.

Cheers to Norma and Pete for hosting their friends and family for the fireworks. You guys are the best!

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

cheers & jeers

cheers & jeers

To all the motorcycle enthusiasts Jeers to the one lady in Radium that coming for the rally. Please be thinks keeping the sheep in town is polite. You can quietly putt through a good thing. It’s not good for the town. No need to bark and redline sheep or the community. If you are your motor at every stop. Being so concerned for their well being considerate to the community will maybe you should rethink your go a long way in this event carrying continuous Jeers and support them CHEERS &going JEERS on. back to the wild.

Sponsored by

BIG cheers to the person who made the incredible cheese buns at the bakery on Canada Day! A huge Cheers to Matt who provided an awesome Canada Day memory for two little boys. You rock!!

Cheers to Lambert Kipp Pharmacy for making the best lip balm ever!

You really have to try it!!!

Jeers to the so called dads who think it’s okay to not pay child support. You’re called deadbeats!

s obituary s Ann S. Beetstra 1916 – 2015

Ann Beetstra passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2015 in the Columbia House Care Facility in Invermere, BC at 98 years of age.

Ann was born in Limavady, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland on October 17, 1916 to John and Lavinia Wilson (nee Ferguson). She is predeceased by her parents, husband Bill, brothers Joe and John and her sister Mary exactly one month earlier. Ann is survived by her son William, daughter Alana (Robin), two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Ann enjoyed many happy days in Northern Ireland and had many friends and relatives. However, in 1937, Ann and her mother and family journeyed to Canada to join her father who had come several years earlier to work at CM&S in Trail, BC. Ann worked in the old Trail Hospital and in 1940 she married Bill Beetstra. They owned and operated East Trail Dairy (now Miral Heights) for a good many years before retiring to Waneta Junction. During their retirement, they enjoyed much traveling and visiting with friends and family and many excursions in the great outdoors. Ann also travelled back to Northern Ireland several times to visit with a large extended family and friends.

Ann was a long-time member of the Presbyterian Church. In 1997, after the passing of her beloved husband Bill, she moved to Jubilee Apartments. Much later she moved to Columbia View Lodge, then to Rosewood Village and then over three years ago relocated to Columbia House to be closer to family.

Ann will be lovingly missed by family and many people.

Cremation has taken place. There is no service by request. Ann will be interred in Mountain View Cemetery in Trail, BC. A big thank you to Dr. Dibb, all the staff that took such excellent care of Ann over the years and to the Hospice Society.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

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

Jeers to the young woman at the Highway Farmers Market who told me that there was simply no other market to shop at in town. I arrived Downtown at 1 pm only to find an array of beautiful vendors packing up. I didn’t even get the chance to look because you told me there was no where else to go.

Cheers to J.D. and Emily at the Windermere Valley Museum for touring the Sonshine Out of School Children and taking the time to teach us how to make butter. What an amazing experience for all.

s celbration of life s JAMES OSSION OLSON

“Jimmy” Sadly, Jim passed away January 29th, 2015 while working in Chetwynd. Jim was involved in a single vehicle accident driving home from work.

Please join family and friends in a tribute to his life being held Saturday, July11th, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Lakeshore Campground Gazebo (Past Windermere) You are encouraged to bring pictures, memories and stories to share.

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Lost & found

storage

Jeers to the Columbia Lake boaters who intimidated my wife into giving them $50 for a tube rope. I find it telling that you never used those tactics with me. If you really bought a new rope with that money we will take the perfectly good old one. You know where to leave it.

Cheers to Sam the visiting RCMP officer that was in town on the July 4 weekend . It is good to see that there are still some understanding officers out there !

Cheers to Parks Canada for the amazing display showcasing the successful wildlife underpasses in Kootenay National Park. Check them out next time you are in the tunnel from the parking lot to the Hot Springs in Radium.

Cheers to Mike the Invermere Barber who kindly returned the money I accidentally had rolled up in my payment to him for a wonderful hair styling. Awesome!

Thank you for sharing stories.

Lost: In Wilder Subdivision. “Rosie”.

Small timid Siamese cat. Brown & white stripes. Dearly loved & treasured. Any information welcome. Please call 250-3426260.

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

5 Big Cheers! The 3rd Annual CastleRock Canada Day Block Party was a great success! Cheers to Al, Bob, Brian and Verna at Home Hardware for all your help and the use of your equipment. Cheers to Mark and your team at CastleRock Estates LP. Cheers to Brad and your team at Sobeys for all your support. Cheers to the CastleRock Community Association. And finally to all the volunteers - Cheers. We can’t do it without you.

Jeers to the Pioneer for editing my “Cheers”. There are two Coach Julies, both deserving of praise and appreciation for their wonderful little kids soccer program.

Cheers to STARS Pilots Greg and Steve for the impromptu tour of the helicopter when you landed last week. You made many children in the Sonshine Out of School Program smile for hours.

Lost: June 25th on Swansea Rd. between Chasse shop and Swansea Ranch. One Red Max grass trimmer.

Reward offered, 250-409-9022.

Cheers to Cathy Chow and her staff from Fire’d Up BB for putting on a successful Stampede Breakfast and raising over $1,300 for the Radium Fire Department. Cheers also to Mike from the Horsethief Creek Pub for the music and the MC’ing - now that is business working together!

Jeers to the sharp, bad corner on the highway at Edgewater! Too many accidents, and lives lost there! It needs to be worked on.

Jeers to whoever took our 8 year old’s red cascade waterski with the orange buoy attached. Cheers to “Doo” who has mastered deep water starts out of necessity!

Cheers to the Kootenay Savings Credit Union staff, especially Brandy who went above and beyond to help our friend get his wallet back on a busy weekend before he had to leave. Cheers for caring!

Misc. for Sale Set of 4 new M/S RT/S Wrangler Tires - P255/70R16 only 1800 km - on Ford Alloy Rims - complete with chrome lug nuts $999.

announcement

Great big Cheers to the Art Walk, we had such a good time chatting with the artists and the greeters and stampers, everyone was sooooooooo helpful and knowledgeable, the art was beautiful everywhere. We were even served Lemonade, a beautiful wine (offered with a choice of white or red) or a glass of water. We will be back (when it is not so warm) to buy.

Cheers to the new coffee blend; it’s gonna go great with crusty crumpets and marmalade!

YUMMA

Cheers to Mr. V’s for effectively handling our impromptu dinner party of 6. Our meals were fantastic, timely and dessert was a pure delight!

Jeers to me for not getting my glasses fixed earlier.

notices

CLOSING Notice to the clients of

Kerri-Anne Thomas

that she will be closing her law practice on July 31, 2015. Clients should contact Sandy Cook at 250-342-6921 ext. 205 to discuss the transfer or storage of their open or closed fi les, original wills, power of attorney, valuable papers, funds in trust and corporate records as soon as possible.

Bill MacDonald’s practice is not affected.

VILLAGE OF RADIUM HOT SPRINGS

NOTICE

Jack and Olga Elenko celebrate their 65th Wedding Anniversary!

Together since July 14th, 1950 Congratulations Mom and Dad! Thank You from your children, for your example of a committed partnership, in Love, Faith, Life and Family!

We celebrate YOU!

The public are invited to comment on our annual report. An opportunity for discussion will be held Wednesday, July 15th, 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, 4836 Radium Blvd.

Copies of the document can be viewed at www.radiumhotsprings.ca or upon request at the Village office or by email to Mark.Read@radiumhotsprings.ca .

OFFICE SPACE Office for rent - great location on Main Street in Invermere. Contact Ben for more info 250-688-0362.

Lost: IPhone with orange & grey case, with picture of boy with cowboy hat. Please call 250-3416141.

COMMERCIAL SPACE

storage

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 Various sizes available. Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

For Rent : Commercial Office Space

notices NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION Regarding Land in the Agricultural Land Reserve I, Brent Dubois of 4753 Burns Avenue, Canal Flats, B.C., Box 300, V0B 1B0 intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property which is legally described as, PID 015 785 122 Lot 28 DL 110 KD Plan 1738 and located at 4753 Burns Avenue, Canal Flats, B.C. Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to, The Village of Canal Flats, Box 159, 8866 Grainger Rd. V0B 1B0 by July 24th, 2015.

EXCLUSION PROOF OF SERVING NOTICE As requested by Section 16 of the Agricutlural Land Reserve Use, Subdivision and Procedure Regulation I Brent Dubois of 4753 Burns Avenue, Canal Flats, B.C., Box 300, V0B 1B0 do solemnly declare that a copy of the notice of application and a copy of the signed application as required by Section 16 of the Agricultural Land Reserve Procedure Regulation for land legally described as PID 015 785 122 Lot 28 DL 110 KD Plan 1738.

And I make this solemn declaration believing it to be true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

February 2, 2015

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COMMERCIAL SPACE

storage

condo FOR RENT

house FOR RENT

Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality

LOOK NO FURTHER Exceptional Location in Radium Hot Springs Off Hwy.93 coming and going to Calgary. Minutes from worldrenowned Kootenay National Park, Home of Radium Hot Springs Pool, as well as many Top golf courses, Panorama ski hill, numerous biking trails, and panoramic view of Purcell mountains. Building, Land, and Equipment. Building was built in 1987 with an addition constructed in 1993, for a total of 5,600 sq. ft. Is fully equipped with all equipment to get started on your adventure. Front part is being used as a Breakfast and Burger Restaurant with seating for 65 people. New deck built in 2013 seats forty people. Total seating for 200 +. Back 3,000 sq. ft. is ideal for a banquet facilities, pub, lounge or office space. Lot size is just under an acre with paved parking for 30 + cars. Bonus 2,500 sq. ft. Selfcontained finished owners suite below, 4-bdrm, two bathrooms and office, complete kitchen, family room and front room. Ideal location for Boston Pizza or Chinese Rest. As well as many other options with a C1 Zoning. Priced for quick sale $775.000. Call 250-270-0280 for more information, serious inquires only please.

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.

Available Sept. 1st, Black Forest Village, 2-bdrm, 1.5 bath with single garage. No Pets or smokers.

References and damage deposit required. 1,000/mo plus utilities.

Call or Text 1-403-888-6801.

Windermere, furnished, 1-bdrm home, lovely yard, N/S, pets considered, references required. $700/mo plus utilities. 403-6191540.

Office/retail space in Radium Hot Springs. 1-403-559-9625.

Lower half up/down duplex, Invermere, 3-bdrm, private entrance, storage shed, 5 appliances, No smoking, no pets, $900/mo, includes water. Available Aug. 1st. Phone 403-288-5819.

The public are invited to comment on our annual report. An opportunity for discussion will be held Tuesday, July 21st, at 1 p.m. in Council Chambers, 4836 Radium Blvd. Copies of the document can be viewed at www. jgmrm.ca or upon request at the Village of Radium Hot Springs office or by email to Mark.Read@jgmrm.ca .

Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality PO Box 58, Radium Hot Springs, B.C. V0A 1M0 Fax: 250-347-9068 • Jill.Logan@radiumhotsprings.ca

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 BRIE, BACON AND APPLE GRILLED SANDWICH 1 Dempster’s Oven Fresh 8 slices of Brie Cheese Baguette, halved 1 Granny Smith Apple, 6 strips of Bacon, cooked cored and sliced 1 tbsp Honey Mustard

ACCOMModation WANTED Two very clean, responsible, mature, Semi-retired Bo Wheevils looking for a home. Long term, 2/3-bdrm with storage and parking. Windermere to Dry Gulch area. 250-341-1371.

ACCOMMODATION Windermere, lovely furnished 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom cabin for rent for a couple who will look after it. $750.00 per month plus utilities.

Phone 250-342-2135.

condo FOR RENT Condo for rent in Aspen building in Radium, 2-bdrm, 2 bath, $850/mo includes utilities.

N/P, N/S. Underground parking.

Available Aug. 1st, call 403-6903166.

SUITE FOR RENT

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

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

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

House for Sale in family oriented Westside Park. Great starter home, recreational or rental property.

3-bdrm, 2 1/2 bath. Viewing by appointment only. Please email ojopp@telus.net.

Beautiful town home with 2 self-contained suites, 4 bedrooms, mountain views and convenient ground level access. Fully furnished with room for everyone!

$285,000

There’s a reason they’re called “CLASSY”. Pioneer Classifieds…

MLS® 2405897

N E W S PA P E R

Phone: 250-341-6299 • Fax: 1-855-377-0312 • info@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Kitten, non aggressive, calm for 9 year old son. Prefer female. Please call 342-3018 or 341-5146.

misc. for sale

boats for sale 250 US gallon tanks for sale.

Very versatile, plastic w/ metal 6” opening, 2’ discharge, 125 lbs. $150.

Call George. 250-347-9500.

Beautiful!

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

Delivery extra. Call 250-342-1268.

1996 Moomba Boomerang Relaxing at Fairmont Ridge!

The perfect duplex lot in a great location. Lot 13, 821 Westridge Way. Approximately .28 A, zoned R-2a, $180,000. 250-342-3147.

Google or YouTube 1741 Windermere Loop Road for complete details of this home. Propertyguys.com ID # 266592.

Place 4 slices of brie, half the apple slices and 3 strips of bacon on each baguette half.

Home Of The Week

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE

WANTED

Remove from grill; spread with honey mustard.

see all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Over 3,800 sq.ft., near Kinsmen Beach, open concept, lake view, basement suite, $589,000, 403 968-9222.

house FOR SALE

Lightly toast the baguette halves on the BBQ cut sides down.

Close the sandwich and return to BBQ until cheese melts slightly.

Downtown Invermere, close to hospital. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, W/D. $800/ mo plus utilities. Prefer 1 year lease, N/S, N/P. Available August 1st. 250688-0110

Utility trailer, 5 x 9, wire mesh sides, new lights and wiring. $750, 250688-0644.

With trailer - PCM 5L Engine – Low hours. Asking $7K. Ph: 403-875-1821

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

• • • •

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

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misc. for sale

services

help wanted

help wanted

10 HP Mercury Boat Motor. New plugs and water pump. External tank included, $475. Text or phone 1-403-720-2200.

SOLÉ DECOR N’ MORE July Sale!

Blinds, drapery, flooring sale.

Don’t pay taxes the month of July at Kootenay Flooring. Serving the Calgary and Columbia Valley area.

Call Brenda at 403-861-8782 or email at: soledecor@shaw.ca www.kootenayflooring.com

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

Experienced part-time server (1-3 days/wk) for busy beach side cafe, daytime 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 250-3421445.

Copper Point golf membership for sale. Significantly reduced. $21,000. Contact 403-992-2815.

vehicles for sale 2012 Nissan Frontier SL (Sports Luxury Edition). 67,000 kms. Has all the bells and whistles. Call for details. $24,800 priced for quick sale. Scott 250-270-1343.

2007 Subaru Forester X Premium, loaded with leather, sunroof. AWD, 5 speed. $11,749 O.B.O. 250-3426481.

Need a wood/fishing/hauling truck? This is the baby for you. 1994 Ford half ton. Regular cab, long box, 300-6 cyl. Only $2,400 O.B.O. 250-341-7207.

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

services

kimberleyrae.ca

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

250-342-5102 Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Environmentally friendly products.

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

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

boats for sale 1992 Sea Ray Bow Rider, Mercury inboard, $3,500, good condition, low hours. 250 342-8787.

help wanted F/T and P/T Pizza and Line Cook positions available at the new Fuze Food location. Front Counter/ Smoothie help also. Wage depending on experience plus food and gratuities. Email Sarah at fuzefood@gmail.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.

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

Strands Old House Restaurant is accepting applications for a cook/ chef experienced in fine dining, P/T bartender, kitchen help/dishwasher and evening servers. Apply to Tony Wood at tony@strandsrestaurant. com or 250-342-6344.

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

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

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

The Old Salzburg Restaurant is looking for kitchen help. Willing to train, starting at $12.50/hr. Call Scott at 250-347-6553.

TIRED OF LOOKING FOR LOCAL, YEARROUND, FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT WITH REGULAR HOURS AND COMPETITIVE SALARY? LOOK NO FURTHER! Join the winning team at Dehart Sewer & Drain Ltd! We are an established company located in Invermere with an expanding client base in the Columbia Valley and have an immediate opening for a qualified Pump Truck Operator. Applicants must possess a Class 3 license with Air Certification and a clean driver’s abstract. Must be physically fit, mechanically inclined and demonstrate good communication skills. We are willing to train the successful candidate for this longterm employment opportunity. This position is available immediately.

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

For further information call Bruce Dehart at 250-342-0286.

Radium Subway is now hiring full time and part time food counter attendent. Willing to work weekends. Please apply in person, by email rpetro@live.ca or fax to 250-347-9921.

Peppi’s hiring part-time dishwasher. Stop by or email p.fuel@yahoo.ca.

Helna’s Stube is looking for a P/T evening server, P/T bus person, kitchen help/dishwasher. Email resume to mail@helnas.com or call 250-347-0047.

The Cross Roads Collective is looking for an enthusiastic person who is interested in the arts to help in the Gallery. Sunday position only from 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Please call Jessie at 250-688-0061.

NOW HIRING. LaCabina located at the Prestige Best Western Radium is currently hiring a breakfast cook & restaurant servers. Wages depending on experience. Apply in person to Sue Miller.

Fairmont Creek Vacation Rentals in Fairmont Hot Springs seek a housekeeping supervisor to join our team. $16/hr + health benefits. Visit fairmontcreek.ca/jobs for details.

Om Organics is looking for an enthusiastic individual to help out at the Farmers Markets, starting immediately. Must have own transportation and an interest in natural skin and hair care products.

Please call 250-270-0091 or email resume to info@omorganicscanada. com.

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

Cashier/Clerk Position Available

No previous experience required.Days/Nights/Weekends.

Up to $14.50/hour depending on availability, some restrictions apply.

Apply in person.

471 Arrow Road, Invermere, B.C.

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 Cheryl at 250-341-6299 to find out more.

Get The Training You Need For The Job You Want

TRAINING FEE SUPPORT PROGRAM

Get up to $800 for job training. Contact your local WorkBC Employment Service Centre to discuss your eligibility.

For more information, visit cbt.org/tfsinfo.

ADMINISTERED & MANAGED BY

A PROGRAM OF

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

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

Food Counter Attendant Permanent, Shift

No education required One to two years experience required.

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

No education or experience required.

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

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

Join our winning team!

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

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is always looking for enthusiastic individuals, full time or part time, to join our team. We’re hiring: Housekeepers, golf shop attendants, guest services personnel, retail clerks, servers, beverage cart attendants, and kitchen help!

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

N E W S PA P E R

8, 1008 8th Ave. Invermere, B.C. Ph: (250) 341-6299 Fax: 1-855-377-0312

www.columbiavalleypioneer.com • info@columbiavalleypioneer.com

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

fairmonthotsprings.com 1.800.663.4979

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Go-kart racer podiums

Help Wanted

Wildsight Invermere Branch Manager Wildsight Invermere is the voice of environmental conservation in the Columbia Valley. We aim to engage with the local community to bring about positive change toward conservation and true sustainability. This job offers flexibility and diverse aspects, but requires a great person that can work independently with direction from our board. This position will be 2 days/week starting this summer, but could expand with the right person and new financial support. Salary will depend on experience.

Core responsibilities include: • Managing ongoing projects (e.g. Lake Enid restoration) • Communication with our members • Organizing public events and outreach • Writing funding proposals and preparing budgets • Supports the organization’s strategic plan priorities Requirements include: • Strong computer skills • Experience in communications • Demonstrated ability to work independently • Committed environmental ethic • Skills in budgeting and financial management • Experience working with not-for-profit organizations Please submit your resume and a brief story of an inspiring experience you had in nature to invermere@wildsight.ca by July 20th. Questions can be directed to Baiba at 250-341-3554. A longer job description is available on wildsight.ca .

The Pioneer

er took an introduction to karting course and that “sealed the deal” as far as A local Invermere his interest in go-karting resident with a penchant is concerned. for motor sports put the The go-karts Mr. pedal to the metal and hit Magee races can hit top the podium in a major speeds of 115 kilometres go-kart race in Calgary an hour on straightaways, late last month. and sit barely an inch off Peter Magee has been the ground and can easily racing go-karts competifit in the back of a half-ton tively for the past four pickup truck. years and managed to Being so close to the grab third place in the ground in such a small Rolax (a type of motor) vehicle necessitates about masters’ class at the Al$2,000 worth of safety gear for each driver, including a berta Shootout in Calspecial suit, gloves, helmet gary on June 27th. and neck brace.

“That was huge for Invermere resident Peter Magee The Alberta Shootout me. It was a lot of fun.

Normally, I’m not on the podium,” said attracted racers between the ages of eight to Mr. Magee, adding he was often at the 70 from B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan back of the pack when he began racing, and also featured a lot of women drivers, acbut lately has managed to creep up to the cording to Mr. Magee.

“It’s not just a men’s thing,” he said. middle of the pack in most races.

Races typically involve several rounds, in“I got hooked on motor sports at the Vancouver Indy in 1998,” he said. He lat- cluding qualifying laps, a pre-final and final.

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff

PURE C ANADA : ADVENTURE & RE SORT EMPLOY MENT C O M E W O R K A N D P L AY I N T H E M O U N TA I N S !

For further details, job descriptions, or to apply please visit us at:

www.PanoramaResort.com/Employment How about $15 an hour? How about a downhill mountain bike pass? How about employee lodging? How about a free grocery shuttle from the mountain? It’s all part of our awesome employee packages.

Or contact Julie McSweeney at Julie.McSweeney@PanoramaResort.com

1.800.663.2929 \ PanoramaResort.com

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PIONEER ON THE ROAD Catching up the Travel Contest It’s been a while since The Pioneer printed photos from its world-famous contest.

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

Simply take a copy of The Pioneer with you when you are away on holidays, snap a photo with it, send it in and have it published in The Pioneer. At the end of the year, we will draw the winning name at random.

Submit your photos online at www.columbiavalleypioneer.com, email them to info@columbiavalleypioneer. com, or drop by our office, #8, 1008-8th Ave. Invermere.

These are the last of the 2014 entries — the winner will be announced in our next issue.

Pictured on this page, top to bottom, left to right: Norma and Peter Furgeson in Luckenbach, Texas; 2015 DTSS graduate, Hadrian Trask, enjoying Mother’s Day with his family aboard the Radiance of the Seas cruise ship along the Hawaiian Coastline; Fred and Dorothy Blunden in Aruba; Simon Helmer and Leah Shoemaker on Thorong La Pass in Nepal at 5,400 metres; Susanna, Nico and Sophia Walker of Indian Beach at the Basel Zoo in Switzerland; Happy Canada Day from Cathy Cowan and her new grandson Rhett in Byron Bay, Australia.

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PIONEER ON THE ROAD

This page, top to bottom, left to right: Monique Johnson on a 40-year-old annual Easter weekend canoe trip called “La Canoe Trip” that takes place on the Salmon River in Clare, Nova Scotia; Andrew Cradduck in St. Anton, Austria; Sunrise in Cabo San Luca — pictured is Jazlyn Oaks, Jamie Jones, Donna Carberry, Verna Barnes and Emily Jones; Bruce Childs at the Prairie Meadows Redwood National Park in Northern California; Brett Bjorkman, Amber Seel, Darcy Seel, Laurie Ruault, Brianna Seel and Matt Anderson in Kauai, Hawaii; Marilyn and David Goldsmith in front of the Topkapi Palace, Istanbul.

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Event central You know it’s summer in the Columbia Valley when you can’t keep track of all the amazing events taking place. Clockwise from bottom left: Yogis practiced 108 sun salutations at Pothole Park in Invermere on June 21st for Summer SolsticeInternational Day of Yoga hosted by Defining Yoga studio (Nicole Trigg photo); The sky was alight with both fireworks and lightning just after midnight on June 30th for the annual Canada Day Kinsmen Club fireworks (Chris Conway photo: see ‘Chris Conway - Photographer & Writer’ on Facebook); Guitarist Emily Rawbon helped kick off the Music in the Park series on July 2nd at Pothole Park with her Chisel Peak Blues Band (Breanne Massey photo); Silver screen enthusiasts settled in for a screening of The Goonies for the first Movie in the Mountains also in Pothole Park on July 6th. Movies will screen every Monday through the summer (Nicole Trigg photo).

Toby Creek paddling race proves a big success

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff

ing the title sponsor (kayaking gear company NRS) has signed on for another five years, guaranteeing the event will continue to run.

“Next year, I could see there will be a good The organizers of last weekend’s whitedeal more people,” said Mr. Coward, adding he water kayak race on Toby Creek are thrilled hopes to start adding rafting races, with parwith how things turned out and are already planning for bigger and better next year. ticipants of any paddling ability (including be“It was a huge success. It’s a spectatorginners) able to join teams run by guides.

“There’s a lot of scope for getting nonfriendly sport and we had a spectator-friendkayakers involved in the event,” he said. ly location, so it was great,” said organizer The event included an intermediate slaSimon Coward.

The inaugural Toby Creek Kayak Race lom race and an advanced slalom race through gates on the river on the Saturday, and a boatwas held on Saturday, July 4th and Sunday, LIQUID LEISURE — Thirty five paddlers competed in the whitewater er-cross for the top eight finishers in Saturday’s July 5th on the stretch of Toby Creek just kayak race on Toby Creek on July 4th and 5th. Photo by Stephan Malette advanced race on the Sunday. Brenna Kelly above the canyon, a bit downriver from Panorama Mountain Village and Toby Creek Adventures. The event brought 35 paddlers won first place in the women’s race and Paul Manning-Hunter placed first in the men’s. and another 30 or so onlookers, a turnout Mr. Coward was more than happy with.

“We were looking at different venues to run a creek festival event such as this “Our goal was 30 paddlers and we exceeded that. We had a lot of people come and in the end we chose Toby Creek, since it has everything we were looking for,” out to watch and asking questions, so we’re please with the exposure,” he said, add- said Mr. Coward.

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Valley Churches

FAITH

Be still my child

By Pastor Murray Wittke Valley Christian Assembly

A lightening flash of anger, white hot and unexpected, explodes within me. My teeth clench, lips press together and chest tightens. Spinning around, I throw open the door and quickly walk away. I charge down the sidewalk, silent on the outside but raging on the inside. Frustration, bitterness and resentment gush from some dark spring way down deep. Toxic thoughts spew forth in all directions. I’m furious! If I’m not careful, some innocent person may get scorched. So I find a place to sit, close my eyes, take a deep breath, hold it, and exhale slowly.

Everything’s tight. I clench and unclench my hands. I’m vibrating. My heart is pounding. I take another breath, hold it, exhale slowly and try to relax. With eyes still

closed, I whisper a prayer for help, listen and wait.

Quietly God’s words come to me: “Be still and know that I am God.” I repeat them slowly to myself, rolling each word over in my mind. “Be still… Be silent…

Sit quietly in His presence… And know that God is…

Know that God is here… That He is your God… Be still… God knows you… He knows your way… Be still and let it go… Be still and rest in His love.” It’s hard to concentrate. Distracting thoughts and feelings keep pushing in, fighting for my attention. I persevere and, in a while, my anger subsides and peace of mind returns.

Calmer now, I consider what just happened. God’s word says: “If you become angry, do not let your anger lead you into sin… Ponder in your own hearts and be silent… because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. ” It was such a good day — where did all that anger come from? I acted like a small child unable to get what he wants. I’m embarrassed by such immaturity, but I quietly repeat the words Jesus heard at his baptism. I believe they were also meant for me and for you: “You are my Beloved. With you I am well pleased.” Be still and know you are loved.

Sheep shtick On June 23rd, Spillimacheen resident David Goldsmith drove past this scene on Highway 95 just north of Radium Hot Springs while on his way home.

Seeing a herd of bighorn sheep assembled on the highway underneath the “Bighorn Sheep Crossing” sign was too humourous a moment for him not to snap a photo.

Photo by David Goldsmith . . . ‘Deja Vu’ from page 26 When asked for a comment, Greenways executive director Mark Halwa responded, “The trails were built by individuals without permits within a WMA which was simply wrong, and everyone needs to recognize that... the two trails have become wildly popular and now Greenways wishes to form a partnership with Ministry of Forests, allowing us to deliver the mitiga-

tion actions identified in the consultants reports. Our member groups now total over 600 members and we can help keep trail users on the paths and implement an interpretive signage program.”

The Ministry of Environment signed an agreement with the RDEK in 2008 to construct the Old Coach Trail through the sensitive areas from Dry Gulch to Radium Hot Springs, and that has led to significant public pressure to further develop public trails.

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, July 12th, 10:30 a.m.

Worship & Life Instruction “A Summer of Miracles - Home Improvement” Pastor Matt Moore ministering.

7 p.m. “Sing and Celebrate” at LWAC. You are welcome to join us for an evening of singing the great hymns of the faith; food; and fellowship Pastor Trevor Hagan • Associate Pastor: Matt Moore 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITED Bacon, Friends & Faith, 9:30 a.m. (Sept.-June) Worship every Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Christ Church Trinity, Invermere 1st and 3rd Sunday, 9 a.m.: All Saint’s, Edgewater 2nd Sunday, 7 p.m.: June - October at St. Peter’s Windermere Reverend Laura Hermakin 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.ca Valley Christian Assembly Sunday, 10 a.m.: Worship and Word Kids’ Church provided.

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

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

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

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

Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. David Morton • 250-417-5017 Radium Christian Fellowship Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m. • Relief Society, 11:15 a.m.

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

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

Let’s Make Cancer History

www.cancer.ca

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