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A small cohort of Columbia Valley advocates marched through Pothole Park on Saturday, September 12th to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease.

Approximately 10 participants completed the annual Parkinson SuperWalk in Invermere, which raised more than $2,800 for the degenerative disease.

“This was my first year helping with the SuperWalk and I was inspired by Grace Sander who started the Invermere walk in 2011,” said volunteer Jenny Hubrecht.

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Valley NEWS

Canfor shocks valley by announcing mill shutdown

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff News that the Canal Flats mill will be shut down completely and permanently in two months time was learned by mill workers — as well as everybody else in the valley — on Wednesday, September 9th.

“I was literally informed five minutes ago, after talking with somebody in Canfor, that there will be a complete shut down around (Monday) November 9th.

This is a huge shock,” said Canal Flats mayor Ute Juras, speaking on the morning of the announcement. “I’ve been told that it’s due to the current economic conditions and markets overseas that Canfor is making the decision to shut the mill.”

Company representatives, including Canfor president

and chief executive officer Don Kayne, met with about 40 mill employees on the morning of September 9th at the mill to announce and discuss the shut down, pointing to the same reasons they’d given Ms. Juras for the closure.

“A lack of economically available fibre supply for our Canal Flats operation, combined with depressed market conditions in the oil and gas and lumber markets that it serves, have brought operating losses we can no longer sustain,” said Canfor president and chief executive officer Don Kayne, both at the mill and later again in a press release issued on September 9th. “We recognize this decision will be difficult for our employees and the community of Canal Flats, and we are committed to doing what we can to ease that transition.”

Canfor promised that all employees impacted by the closure will be offered opportunities to transfer to other

divisions of the company.

The closure announcement also came as a surprise to United Steelworkers Local 1-405 — the union that represents the Canal Flats mill workers.

“We were shocked. We had no heads-up and no idea there were any problems with the mill,” said union president Doug Singer. “The impact in the valley and the Cranbrook area is huge. Along with the cutback in May, that’s 180 jobs gone in a matter of four months.”

Canfor had drastically cut back its operations at the Canal Flats mill earlier this year, moving from two full shifts to one full shift in May, which resulted in about half of the 180 mill employees at the time losing their jobs in mass layoffs. The remaining 80 or so employees now face a similar situation.

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Alberta man survives grizzly attack near Canal Flats

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff A grizzly bear attack in the backcountry near Canal Flats has left an Alberta man with non-life threatening injuries and conservation officers are asking the public to stay out of the area where the incident happened.

The man, who has a second home in the Canal Flats area, was fishing near the eight-kilometre mark of the Findlay Creek Forest Service Road on Wednesday, September 9th when he came face to face with a grizzly.

“The bear attacked him, biting him on the hands and legs,” said Kootenay region conservation inspector Joe Caravetta. “The bear then fled. The man made it back to his vehicle, drove out to Canal Flats and then went to the hospital in Invermere where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.”

Mr. Caravetta and three other conservation officers, along with the RCMP, attended the site, closed off the area, and got other people camping in the area to leave.

“There was determined to be no immediate safety threat to the public at that time,” said Mr. Caravetta.

During further investigations the next morning, the conservation officers found a domestic cow carcass three metres off the trail where the attack happened.

“It appears to us the bear was simply trying to protect its food source, and was also acting in a defensive manner after being surprised by the man,” he said. “We have no plans to pursue the bear. We believe it was young, likely just three years old, and was demonstrating normal bear behaviour.”

The conservation officers have removed the carcass, but are asking the public to refrain from going to the area in the meantime.

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Cram the Cruiser My thanks to the Village of Radium for utilizing Cram the Cruiser during the outdoor movie night over the weekend. A great deal of food and money was raised and given to the local food bank. Thanks to all who contributed. Cram the Cruiser will be there along with food bank volunteers at the Radium Car Show.

• On Friday, September 11th at 7:10 p.m., as a result of damage done to the garbage bin, telephone pole and grass in front of Mountainside Market in Radium, a 73-year-old driver of a semi delivering food to the market was identified and charged with failing to remain at the scene of an accident. Calls from witnesses assisted in locating the offending driver.

• On Friday, September 11th at 8:18 p.m., as a result of attending to a landlord/tenant dispute in the 900 block of 13th Avenue, a 54-year-old male from Invermere was charged with two counts of assault and will appear in Invermere Provincial Court on November 30th.

• On Friday, September 11th at 10:41 p.m., officers attended to a domestic assault complaint in Canal Flats. The investigation resulted in the assault arrest of a 35-year-old male from Canal Flats.

• On Saturday, September 12th at 3 a.m., police attended to a complaint of assault and disturbance that was fuelled by liquor. A verbal insult resulted in a vic-

tim receiving a swollen eye. A 28-yearold male from Invermere was arrested for assault and placed in cells. Once sobered up, both friends admitted that they were out of line with each other and the victim did not wish to pursue charges.

• On Saturday, September 12th at 2 p.m., a number of thefts from vehicles were reported in the area of the Westside Park residential area. Three reports were made involving five vehicles. The vehicles were left unlocked. One incident, fortunately, had no items stolen while, in other incidents, an iPod Mini was stolen and, from another vehicle, two backpacks containing clothes, phones and credit cards. It is very common for unlocked vehicles to be targeted. Ninety-eight more sleeps before Christmas and thieves will be doing some early shopping.

• On Sunday, September 13th at 5:15 p.m., police attended to a single vehicle rollover on Highway 93, 15 minutes out of Radium. A 2004 Ford Ranger driven by a 21-year-old female lost control on wet pavement going too fast, rolling the Ranger. Injuries were non-life threatening. The driver was charged with fail to keep right.

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Also, fortunately for me, enforcer had some respect for me and stated that he would not fight me but refused to co-operate. I was happy with the ground rules: he wouldn’t hurt me.

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whole valley.”

Another transition team, similar to the one set up The first mass layoffs were announced in February, during the May mass layoffs, was set up following the a slightly longer timeframe of notice (three months) permanent shutdown announcement and had its first than the current employees now have (two months) for meeting on Monday, September 14th. the pending mill closure.

The team was made up of representatives from Can“We had met with Canfor a number of times and for, the United Steelworkers Local 1-405 union, both asked how things were going at Canal Flats now that it was the provincial and federal governments, the Village of down to one shift, and we had always heard that things Canal Flats, the College of the Rockies, the Columbia were on target, that goals were being met. There was noth- Valley Chamber of Commerce and (in an observation ing at all to indicate this role only) the Columwas going to happen,” bia Basin Trust. said Mr. Singer.

“Work BC and SerMr. Singer added vice Canada will also be “To just pull up stakes and move that far is not Canfor will be offeron-site, helping people necessarily a viable option for a lot of employees, ing severance packages with information on especially the ones who have worked in Canal Flats and transfers, but that employment insurance, for a long time and have families there.” only a few mill workers training, resume writwill be able to transfer ing and those sorts of Doug Singer, President to nearby Canfor-run things,” said Ms. Juras, United Steelworkers Local 1-405 Union mills, such as the one in speaking on Tuesday, Radium Hot Springs, September 15th. while the others will Ms. Juras is planface the prospect of ning to meet with B.C. having to move to northern B.C. for a transfer.

Premier Christy Clark and Minister of Jobs and Skills “To just pull up stakes and move that far is not Training Shirley Bond at the upcoming Union of Britnecessarily a viable option for a lot of the employees, ish Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) meeting and especially the ones who have worked in Canal Flats for discuss the mill closure. a long time and have families there,” said Mr. Singer.

In addition, she has forwarded an emergency reso“In May, we were told the (initial) mass layoffs were lution to the UBCM on timber licences, requesting that fibre supply-related and this time they are saying it’s the UBCM ask the provincial government to consider the markets. So fibre supply and markets is what did it revisiting the timber licensing system that was in place in, but from what we knew, everything was going well prior to 2003, in which timber rights were awarded to at the mill. It’s disappointing and it’s going to have a specific mills rather than to the companies that own massive effect on families, on the village and on the the mills. . . . ‘Canfor’ from page 3

. . . ‘Alberta’ from page 3 “We suspect the bear will return to the area and check out the site,” said Mr. Caravetta, adding the officers anticipate that the grizzly will eventually move on once it realizes its food source is gone.

“We want to ensure the public keeps in mind that grizzlies live in this region and that people take proper precautions when going into the bush, such as going with a group of people instead of alone, making noise, being aware of the wind direction and carrying bear spray,” he said.

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perspective Historical Lens

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By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff

The century-old mill in Canal Flats is slated for complete closure in November and this calls for some decisive action on the part of the village community and government. Now that the pillar that’s been holding up the Canal Flats economy, tax base and population has been toppled, there’s no time like the present to implement the branding and marketing initiative that’s been in the works, which redefines Canal Flats as a premier outdoor destination.

Postcards, T-shirts, hats and more... the Source of the Columbia River has huge marketing potential that hasn’t been capitalized on. What about a bustling boat service that offers tours of the lake, wildlife viewing and more; a staffed interpretive centre that provides tourist information on the area’s surrounding provincial parks, ecological reserves and wildlife management areas, not to mention its lakes, rivers and hot springs; a weekend farmers’ market in full view of those driving Highway 95 encouraging people to stop during the summer months; revitalizing the downtown core with some old-fashioned facades, historical signage and public art?

This all costs money, you say, but it would be disingenuous of Canfor to leave town after turning a quick profit without leaving behind some kind of legacy fund. Incentives to attract business could come in the form of cash grants and tax breaks. Donating the land the mill rests on back to the village isn’t a bad idea either. Canal Flats could jump on the trend some Canadian towns have embraced whereby land is being given away to anyone willing to move there and build a house. Saint-Louis-de-Blandford, a community of 900 about an hour from Quebec City, decided to take this creative approach to increase its population.

Reston, Manitoba implemented a similar plan a few years ago to essentially give away land for $10 and the region’s economic development officer says it’s been a success. It happened more recently in Delia, Alta. — population 186 with a library, an ice rink, credit unions and restaurants.

Lots offered for $10 OBO. The idea is that their towns will profit in the long run by collecting property taxes on the homes. Re-branding Canal Flats as a Cranbrook bedroom community is another opportunity. The ingredients are there for the future prosperity of Canal Flats, but it will take community leaders to make it happen.

Tilling the field, 1940s In this image, dated sometime in the 1940s, a man on a mower (Ang Atchison) and a man (Lloyd Watkins) on a tractor work in Brisco at the Watkins Farm. The source of this photo is Beth Watkins. If you have any more information, email us at info@columbiavalleypioneer.com.

Photo (A318) courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

Residents offer special thanks Dear Editor: In conjunction with the article in the September 4th Pioneer, “Kindness from a stranger,” we, the seniors who live in Lakeview Manor, wish to publicly announce our appreciation and thanks to Canadian Tire for donating such a splendid treadmill for much-needed exercise, especially in clement weather, that deters going outside; to the Oaks family for donating precious time in transporting and assembling it; to Home Hardware for such a generous discount on furniture that has enhanced our two social rooms for activities and social mingling; donations from Canterbury Flowers, Valley Foods and Dr. Moneo; and the gift by Kimberly of Calgary. In this age of ever-rising prices for everything so affecting quality of life, such altruism and generosity speaks volumes. We consider ourselves most fortunate to live at Lakeview Manor in such a caring community that is unique in its giving.

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Run returns to keep Terry Fox’s dream alive

By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff Canadian icon Terry Fox’s legacy to raise money and awareness for cancer will not go unnoticed next week.

The 35th annual three-to-10-kilometre Terry Fox Run will be held between 9 and 11 a.m. on Sunday, September 20th at J.A. Laird Elementary School.

“In the past couple of years, we’ve raised about $3,000 to $4,000 in no large part thanks to Donna Scheffer,” said Terri Lightfoot, cancer survivor and local spokesperson of the Terry Fox Foundation. “She’s our main fundraiser and she raises at least 75 per cent of the funds that come. We usually get about 100 participants and everybody is welcome — it’s non-competitive… We just want people to keep Terry’s dream alive.”

According to the Terry Fox Foundation, Mr. Fox was only 18 years old when he was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma (bone cancer) and forced to have his right leg amputated 15 centimetres above the knee in 1977.

He decided to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research and he called it the Marathon of Hope.

He started training by running more than 5,000 kilometres over the course of 18 months, then began a cross-country run in St. John’s, Newfoundland on April 12th, 1980.

Mr. Fox ran about 42 kilometres a day through Canada’s Atlantic provinces,

Quebec and Ontario before the disease appeared in his lungs and forced him to stop running on September 1st, 1980.

His health declined and Fox passed away on June 28th, 1981 at the age of 22.

“I think because (Terry Fox) was so determined to do this (fundraiser) no matter what it took from him,” she said.

“He got up every morning — even when he wasn’t feeling good and did it. It’s 35 years later, and everybody in Canada still knows his name so it just goes to show you that one person can make a difference. That story chokes me up, but one person can make a difference.”

There are millions of people in roughly 25 countries who participate in the National School Run Day, the Terry Fox Run and Terry Fox fundraising events every year, according to the Terry Fox Foundation.

There are even 14 schools and 15 roads in Canada named after Terry.

The Terry Fox Foundation has raised more than $600 million for cancer research in his name worldwide through the annual Terry Fox Run, held across Canada and around the globe.

“We want to collect $1 from each Canadian,” said Ms. Lightfoot. “People can register the day of the event. We have the forms available and the ladies from Kootenay Savings come to volunteer their time to do the water station and registration in the morning.”

To register for the event, simply show up at J.A. Laird at 9 a.m. on September 20th.

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By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff Actions speak louder than words for families who are looking for child-friendly businesses to utilize.

The Family Resource Centre is encouraging the Columbia Valley to vote for this year’s Family Friendly Business Award before noon on October 5th, which has been sponsored by the Columbia Valley Early Years Coalition this year.

“We thought sponsoring the award was very fitting with the services and programs that we provide,” said Early Years co-ordinator Meagan Fazackerley. “We support families with children and we did receive a grant from Children’s First and Success By Six for $2,000 so we thought this could be sustainable in the interim for probably the next five years to keep the business award alive.”

Ms. Fazackerley will be on the lookout for businesses that offer activities (colouring pages, play areas, stickers, toy boxes, in-store events for children or sponsor community groups for children and family-friendly community activities); attitude (patient staff, employees who . . . ‘RCMP’ from page 4 Let’s dance. On goes my favourite chokehold and across the dance floor we go as we put on a show for everyone. By the time we get to the five steps to get outside, I am exhausted. I’m on my back with his full weight on me. I’m maintaining my hold and, on my back, up we go, one step at a time. Friends come forward to assist, but as they have to live with Mr. 4 p.m. until 9 p.m.

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“I think it’s important to have family-friendly businesses with the tourism industry and I think, just as a parent myself, it’s much easier to shop when businesses are family-friendly,” said Ms. Fazackerley.

“For example, the Rainbow Donkey, they’ve got a train table set up… to keep them busy while you’re shopping for your kids means parents can actually complete a task.”

She added there were benefits to having familyfriendly business for children’s development.

“It’s also important that children are viewed as people, and that they’re important as well,” said Ms. Fazackerly. “Vote for your favourite business and if anybody has any questions, they can contact me to do a free business consult as part of the program if they would like some suggestions about how they can be more family-friendly.”

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By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff Brendan Donahue and the team at Manulife Securities have opened doors for families with children who have never played organized hockey.

The Manulife Securities team brought hockey equipment to approximately nine Columbia Valley families with children between the ages of five and nine years old for a year-long trial period to participate in organized hockey this season.

“We’ve already given out all of our sets,” explained Mr. Donahue. “Every year, as we get into August, we put a little note out there in our ad (to raise awareness about the cause) and we’ve had about nine kids come through already so we’ve got lots of equipment out there.”

The decision to make the high-cost sport more accessible to families began roughly six years ago when Mr. Donahue had an idea.

“During my oldest son’s very first year of hockey, there was a family from New Zealand that put their child in hockey,” he said. “They were very keen about it, and said, ‘We’re in Canada now. We’re going to put our kid in hockey’.”

The family went ahead and bought their child brand

new hockey equipment and paid the minor hockey association fees for the season.

“And after one month, he didn’t like it,” said Mr. Donahue. “As much as they begged him to stay in it, it just wasn’t working for him and he quit. I remember thinking what a shame that the parents went out and bought all that equipment, then it turned out the kid didn’t even like hockey, so I thought it would be a nice idea for our office to buy a few sets of equipment.”

As a result, families began to donate used sets of equipment for others to reuse and the Manulife team purchased a couple of sets, too.

“We lend it out to kids for a year, and (the progam) is designed for kids who haven’t played hockey before,” said Mr. Donahue. “It’s also designed for parents who didn’t play hockey and they’re unsure of the process of buying equipment and whether or not their child will play hockey; because I think every year, there are probably a lot of parents who are sitting on the fence... and when it comes down to paying for the fees and buying equipment, some of them probably decide not to.”

Typically, Manulife provides hockey equipment for a handful of children and Mr. Donahue believes this year’s numbers have increased due to the program’s popularity.

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CANADA VOTES! 3. Should Ottawa be involved in Columbia River Treaty negotiations or should it be left to B.C.? If the former, what role do you see for the federal government? If the latter, why shouldn’t Ottawa be involved?

4. What solutions do you see to make regional highways (Trans-Canada, Highway 93/95, Highway 3) safer and more reliable?

Christina Yahn Libertarian Party of Canada 3. The Columbia River Treaty (CRT) was one of the most devastating projects to be undertaken in the region. Within a few years of the treaty, the Sinixt first nations were conveniently declared extinct by the government despite the fact they were, and still are, a thriving culture. Salmon runs, sacred sites and fertile lands were flooded. Around 5,000 individuals’ private properties were violated and flooded, leaving them displaced with minimal compensation. Government should never have the authority to force people out of their homes and off their lands. Over 100,000 animals’ habitat was destroyed from the flooding. Economically, the impact was far more negative then estimated. The revenue from hydroelectric dams did not match the initial costs associated with building the infrastructure, compensation of the people who were displaced or the estimated losses that were never taken into consideration of the fertile lands for agriculture and forestry. As a result, funds were taken from schools, health care and forest services. That being said, no, I do not think Ottawa should have involvement in CRT negotiations.

They will be mainly considering monetary positions and will not be personally affected by any decisions made. I believe that only parties directly affected by all aspects of an agreement such as this should have an active role in negotiations.

4. Through creating strong local economies, keeping our tax dollars local will enable us to afford much-needed safety upgrades and infrastructure for the roads we drive. Going through the bureaucratic filter in Ottawa for funding is an exhausting and lengthy process. Meanwhile, the roads remain in need of repairs while the requests for funding continue to be bogged down in the political mire. Provinces and municipalities have a greater understanding of the particular needs in their area than anyone across the country in Ottawa.

David Wilks Conservative Party of Canada 3. The CRT has no expiry date, but has a minimum length of 60 years, which is met in September 2024. One or both countries wishing to terminate the CRT must give at least 10 years notice. At this time, neither nation has indicated intention to terminate the CRT. The Treaty is an important agreement between Canada and the United States, which has helped both countries effectively manage flood control, downstream irrigation and power generation on the trans-boundary Columbia River for the past 50 years. The CRT continues to be an example of the strong and co-operative relationship between Canada and the U.S. We look forward to working with the U.S. as it completes its own review process of the CRT. The Government of Canada, in close co-operation with B.C., will ensure that Canada and B.C. will continue to benefit from the treaty.

4. The Kootenay-Columbia constituency is unique in that the Trans-Canada Highway flows through three National Parks (Yoho, Glacier and Mount Revelstoke) and Highway 93 flows through Kootenay National Park. The federal government has sole responsibility for the Trans-Canada and Highway 93 through

This week is the second instalment of a six-week Q&A feature leading up to the 42nd Canadian federal election on Monday, October 19th. All five candidates running for Member of Parliament in the Kootenay-Columbia riding have agreed to participate and the Q&A is appearing in Black Press newspapers across the riding.

The MP candidates receive two questions each week and have one week to reply in 300 words or less.

the parks. Since 2011, I have worked closely with the Environment Minister to secure over $300 million dollars in funding for projects within the four national parks. The majority of that funding went to highway upgrades. Current projects include tunnel lighting (east of Rogers Pass), repaving sections of highway in all four parks, bridge rehabilitation and animal fencing. With the exception of the Trans-Canada through the National Parks, all highways within B.C. are provincial jurisdiction. In co-operation with the province of B.C., joint funding has resulted in projects such as the Donald Bridge twinning and overpass and bridge replacements on Highway 3. I will continue to work with federal and provincial ministries to produce results for Kootenay-Columbia.

Don Johnston Liberal Party of Canada 3. The federal government has to be involved in the negotiations because the treaty is an agreement between the United States and Canada. Canada transferred the rights and obligations under the CRT to the province under the Canada-BC Agreement, but substantive treaty changes would require federal government involvement. For Constitutional reasons, the federal government also has to be involved in discussion on water use licences, possible salmon restoration and aboriginal rights, but our role would be to work closely with both the province and BC Hydro, the Canadian entity appointed to implement the CRT on behalf of the province. Since Liberal policy to re-engage in an inclusive process with Indigenous peoples mirrors provincial goals, the federal partnership would not hinder the treaty process. My former involvement with Columbia Basin Trust also ensures a priority that decisions would always consider the direct impacts on the people who live in the Basin.

4. The Liberal party expects me to speak up on local rural issues and highways are a central concern in this region. Infrastructure in Canada is rapidly decaying and a Sunday drive on Highway 93 shows you the full impact of an old road dealing with new realities. These roads were not built with current traffic levels in mind and have become unsafe, economically inefficient and unsustainable in terms of the additional costs to cure certain deficiencies. Highways managers and engineers will determine priorities and our role will be to provide the tools to ensure consistent investment in these fundamentals. The recently announced Liberal infrastructure plan with increased long-term funding for public transit, social and green infrastructure means the New Building Canada Fund can prioritize investments in roads and bridges.

This allows us to begin a comprehensive process to make repairs and improvements without having to wait for election handouts.

Wayne Stetski New Democratic Party (NDP) 3. The CRT has had significant impacts here in the Canadian portion of the Columbia River Basin. Substantial sacrifices were made by residents during the creation of the dams and reservoirs, and impacts continue as a result of hydro operations. In 2012, the Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Governments formed a committee to

ensure that all area residents had a say in the future of the Treaty.

As a member of that committee I participated in extensive public meetings that resulted in a report that contained recommendations to the provincial and federal governments. I am proud to have played a role in ensuring that the voices of KootenayColumbia residents were heard in the potential renewal of the Treaty. The role of the federal government should be to support the collective voices of Basin residents and to seek to ensure that the recommendations are implemented.

4. The Trans-Canada Highway upgrade requires co-ordination between federal and provincial governments, and a divided highway from Sicamous to the Alberta border must be a priority. As mayor of Cranbrook, I participated in the Highway 3 Mayors’ Committee that co-ordinates funding for Highway 3 from the Alberta border to Hope, so I am very familiar with issues along this corridor, and have partnered with others to find solutions. We need to work on strategies to better protect both motorists and wildlife on area highways, which have consistently had one of the highest collision rates in the province. Wildlife awareness systems using new technology should be investigated for all our highways. We also need to ensure adequate funding and enforcement of contract standards for winter highway maintenance, and we need more enforcement capability for our RCMP conducting year-round highway patrols. Kootenay residents rely heavily on our highway systems, and ensuring safety and reliability must be a top priority.

Bill Green Green Party of Canada 3. In my work with the Ktunaxa and Secwepemc Nations, I have been deeply involved in discussions about renewal of the CRT, focusing on restoring ecosystems and returning salmon to the Upper Columbia and Kootenay River watersheds. I have spearheaded an initiative to learn how operation of the Treaty dams could be improved to benefit ecosystems, fish and wildlife, and local communities. We have proposed establishment of a Columbia Basin International Watershed Board under the auspices of the International Joint Commission.

There is no question about involvement of the federal government in Treaty negotiations. Ottawa has constitutional responsibility for international treaties, for rivers that cross the 49th parallel, and for fisheries. The federal government must work very closely with the government of B.C., but also with First Nations and local governments in the Columbia Basin, to develop negotiating positions and, ultimately, negotiate effectively with the U.S. government.

2. My focus is on federal funding to improve rail infrastructure, particularly through the critical Rogers Pass transportation bottleneck.The Green Party proposes to invest $600 to $700 million annually in our vital national rail infrastructure. With longterm investment in better rail infrastructure in our riding, more freight currently being moved by truck on Highways 1 and 3 can be moved by rail, relieving heavy truck congestion on those routes and improving road safety for all drivers. Highway maintenance, especially in winter, is a key safety issue. Ottawa is responsible for maintenance and repair of the Trans-Canada Highway inside national parks. There must be federal infrastructure spending to improve safety conditions — including maintenance — of the Trans-Canada between the B.C.-Alberta border and Sicamous.

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What’s Happening in the Columbia Valley

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

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RIDGE WALK

Rock guitar meets Scottish bagpipes

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Out & About

Rock music with a Scottish twist will be featured at the Hoodoo Lounge & Grill on September 24th and 25th when the John McCuaig Band takes to the stage. Turn to page 14 for details.

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Haba’s haunting art Imbuing power into stagnant or lumbering subjects is no easy feat, but those who experience her wildlife depictions find them mysterious, while othIn her book Art, Ethnography and the ers who view her derelict, deteriorating Life of Objects: Paris, c.1925-35, author structures discover their haunting beauty.

Julia Kelly took a critical look at how art “What draws me to any subject I was starting to embody a variety of threelike or interests me are the lines that are dimensional forms. At that time, it was a created by it, like a sweeping gesture or conceptual stretch to the accepted ethos movement,” says Haba, adding that the of the day. shapes of bears, antlers, ships and water Today, some 80 years later, Vancoutowers are like visual magnets, attracting ver-based artist Sarinah Haba continues in her attention. that same vein, albeit with a bit of a twist.

Haba, born in Kentville, N.S., but Regardless of what she is painting, Haba always searches for the contrast raised in Medicine Hat, Alta., now calls — the difference between light and dark the shores of Western B.C. her home, — that her subjects offer up. And even where she and her art have taken off.

Successfully completing her Bachelor ANIMAL ART — Antlers, though her subject matter continues to of Fine Arts degree from Emily Carr Uni- among many other shapes, at- evolve, what remains constant is her abilversity of Art and Design, her creations tract the creativity of artist Sari- ity to find the beauty, however muted, in feature organic and industrial subjects nah Haba. Photo submitted what she sees.

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

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

• 2 p.m.: Eyes in the Forest the Portraiture of Jim Lawrence.

Join photographer Jim Lawrence & filmmaker Miriam Needoba for a screening of their 12 min. short at the Invermere Public Library.

• 6 p.m.: SYC grade 10 - 12 drop in only.

• 6:15 p.m.: The first monthly Valley Sessions concert featuring local musicians Dandelions, Smarty Pants and Jade Bowen at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre. $10 cover, cash bar. In support of Musicians Who Care.

• 7:30 p.m.: CV Rockies vs. Revelstoke Grizzlies at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

• 8 p.m.: Columbia Valley Classic Car Club Autumn Show & Shine dance at Invermere District Curling Rink.

Friday, September 18th

Sunday, September 20th

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

• 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Groundswell hosts an all day soil workshop with experts from across Western Canada. 125 spots available; register at www.groundswellnetwork.ca.

• 4 - 9 p.m.: Columbia Valley Classics Autumn Show & Shine. Market open at 4 p.m. Rocking on Main featuring Marty Beingessner & Friends. Registration from 7 - 9 p.m. at Radium Seniors Hall.

• 5 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre (SYC) foosball tournament.

• 5 - 9 p.m.: Artist show opening featuring Donna Deschenes, Carol Gordon, Stan Lukasiewicz, Rita Rankin, Maegan Stanbury and Ingrid Vincent at Pynelogs Cultural Centre.

• 6 p.m.: Cocktails and Roast Beef Dinner at the Invermere Legion. $15/person. Reservations recommended. Call 250-342-9517. Meat Draw and 50/50.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Columbia Valley Classic Car Club Autumn Show & Shine registration and live entertainment. Visit www.radiumhotsprings.com for details.

• 7:30 p.m.: CV Rockies vs. Castlegar Rebels at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

Saturday, September 19th • 7 - 10 a.m.: Columbia Valley Classic Car Club Autumn Show & Shine breakfast at Radium Hot Springs Seniors Hall. Visit www.radiumhotsprings.com for details.

• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Columbia Valley Classic Car Club Autumn Show & Shine at Springs driving range followed by cruise to Invermere. Visit www.radiumhotsprings. com for details.

• 12 - 4 p.m.: Market on Main in Radium. Rockin’ on Main 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. featuring Sheberdean and The Postmistress.

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

• 9 - 11 a.m.: 35th Annual Terry Fox Run at J.A. Laird School. With an out and back course of 3 to 10 km walk, wheel, ride or run and leashed dogs are welcome.

• 12:15 p.m.: Columbia Valley Rockies Annual Golf Tournament. $85 includes cart and dinner. Call Copper Point Golf at 341-3392 for more information.

Monday, September 21st • 4 - 4:45 p.m.: Bring a friend to Skate Day and registration with Columbia Valley Skating Club.

Registration available for all programs 3:30 - 5:30pm.

Must have a CSA approved hockey style helmet and skates! Contact Leanne for more information at 250342-6607 or email beddie@telus.net.

• 4 - 8 p.m.: SYC Employment readiness and Skills for Life. Please pre-register..

Tuesday, September 22nd • 5 - 8 p.m.: SYC open house for parents and youth. Come see what we are all about! 709 -10th Street, Invermere.

• 6 - 8 p.m.: Lego Club every Tuesday at Radium Public Library.

Wednesday, September 23rd • 5 p.m.: SYC pizza party. ½ off memberships and free pizza for youth ages 12 - 18.

Thursday, September 24th • 10:30 a.m.: Preschool story time at the Invermere Public Library. Join us for stories and a craft. For

preschool aged children and their caregivers.

• 4 p.m.: SYC graphic design training. Please preregister.

Friday, September 25th • 10 a.m.: Invermere Public Library Baby Goose program. Using rhymes, finger plays and stories, this program encourages early language development and is for parents with babies and toddlers up to 18 months.

• 5 p.m.: SYC pool tournament.

Saturday, September 26th • 9 a.m.: Headbanger Trail Challenge & Festival Sept.26 and 27 at Radium ball diamonds. Headbanger Trail Challenge offers 3, 5 or 10 km runs in support of the Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance. Preregister at crazysoles@telus.net or by phoning 250-3422074.

• 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Invermere Fall Vendor Bender, at the Invermere Community Hall. A shopping extravaganza, demonstrations on site, fun and exciting products to try. Door prizes and surprises. Donations in support of ICAN with a Twoonie or Canadian Tire Money welcome at the door.

• 3 - 10 p.m.: A fundraiser for Forrest Campbell, at Panorama Mountain Resort, who suffered a spinal cord injury. Family fun by donation from 3 - 6 p.m. $25 a ticket at Bicycle Works and Arrowhead Brewery. 7 p.m. evening festivities begin including a silent auction at 8 p.m. and DJ Curly G. • 7:30 p.m.: SYC movie and popcorn.

Sunday, September 27th • 9 -11 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast every Sunday at the Edgewater Legion.

• 1 p.m.: 2nd Annual Friends helping Furry Friends Golf Tournament at Spur Valley Golf. 9 hole scramble, BBQ steak dinner and great prizes. $75, all proceeds go to GALS. For registration call 250-688-1511 or email aaron.sarson@gmail.com.

• 4 - 5:15 p.m.: Babes on Blades, ladies fun hockey.

Sundays, $200 for the entire season. Call Christine at 250-341-7700 for more information.

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Those looking for a Scottish touch for their next night out will be delighted to learn that self-described bagpipe rock and roll act the Johnny McCuaig Band will be back in the valley for a show at the Hoodoo Lounge & Grill.

“Bagpipe rock and roll is high energy, a lot of fun, and we like to get audience participation going,” said Mr. McCuaig. “I play the bagpipe, but we don’t play traditional Celtic music. There’s definitely a rock element, so we coined the term bagpipe rock and roll.”

Mr. McCuaig grew up playing the bagpipe in Nelson, and got started on the instrument by trying to play along with tunes on the radio. Soon enough he was in the Nelson Kootenay Kilted Pipe Band, playing traditional music in parades and at local Legions.

“I was too young to be allowed in the Legion, but they brought me in and put me on the table, and all the adults would have a few cocktails while I’d play for them,” he said.

Mr. McCuaig went to an elementary school with a good music program, and he quickly learned to play a variety of instruments. By the time he was in Grade 5

and 6, Mr. McCuaig and a few classmates had formed a band and “toured” other elementary schools in the area.

“We were kind of like the Mini Pops,” he said.

After high school, Mr. McCuaig played drums for his mom’s country band, which was based out of southern Alberta, before joining a string of classic rock bands.

It was while playing for one of these classic rock bands, headed by his friend Carson Cole, at a show in Yellowknife that Mr. McCuaig first latched onto the idea of bagpipe rock and roll. Mr. McCuaig played bass in the band, but had his bagpipes along with him on the trip.

“It was my birthday, so Carson said, ‘Pull them out (to play).’ So I did and the crowd took on a whole other presence,” he said.

Realizing he was onto something unique, he formed his own band and started writing bagpipe rock songs.

“With bagpipes you only really have on key — the B flat major scale. It’s quite challenging,” he said. “But I figured this would be my niche and this is where we’re at.”

The show is Friday, September 25th at the Hoodoo Grill, but Mr. Cuaig and his band will be coming to the valley a day earlier and will have an informal jam session at the Hoodoo on Thursday, September 24th.

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Benefits of massage

By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff Registered massage therapist Craig Smith has given hope to patient Grace Sander who has been living with the challenges of Parkinson’s disease for over 15 years.

The 70-year-old Invermere resident was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1998 after she noticed a hand tremor while working at the sawmill.

“At that time, they didn’t have any diagnosis for Parkinson’s so they just eliminated everything else so we assumed and carried on from there,” said Ms. Sander, noting exercise has helped her stay healthy in spite of the disease. “I exercise, exercise, exercise — and that’s what I find works the best of all.”

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive problem in the nervous system that is easily recognized by tremors, muscle rigidity and slow movements among middle-aged and elderly people. It is associated with the degeneration of the basal ganglia (a connection of grey matter in the brain that helps co-ordinate movements) and a deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine (the brain’s communicating chemical).

But five years ago, Ms. Sander’s health began to steadily deteriorate and she could no longer use exercise to cope with the challenges of the disease.

“I started to deteriorate quite badly and I wasn’t able to do the things that I wanted to do,” she explained. “I started getting weak and tired, which is just part of Parkinson’s — the degeneration.”

But this year, Ms. Sander sought out an alternative avenue to alleviate the debilitating symptoms and promote her health and wellness.

“I started seeing Craig this year and he’s done absolute marvels for me,” she said. “When he starts out, I’m moving like I am now, but as soon as he gets working on me, I start relaxing and can start moving completely.”

Mr. Smith provides weekly massage treatments to Ms. Sander to help reduce rigidity in muscles throughout her body, which often leads to back pain, headaches, poor respiration, decreased mobility and inflammation.

“We initially just worked on her upper body and now we’ve gone into full body routines,” said Mr. Smith, noting the road to rehabilitation will be ongoing. “It basically started off as a detailed assessment.

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• Bighorn Meadows • Black Forest Restaurant • BC Hydro • Don Clutterham • Copper Point Resort • Eagle Ranch Golf Club • Fairmont Hot Springs Resort • Fairmont Pizza & Ice Cream Parlour THERAPEUTIC TOUCH — Massage therapist Craig Smith has been able to provide relief to Grace Sander from some of her Parkinson’s symptoms.

Photo by Breanne Massey After some pretty extensive research on how massage therapy can benefit Parkinson’s, we began our treatment plan. We have since progressed from 30-minute treatments to 45-minute treatments.”

He believes the treatments can help prevent resting tremors, impaired speech and diminished dexterity of the limbs “Massage therapy helps quiet the autonomic nervous system, which is essentially responsible for Grace’s resting tremors and once the overall general feeling of relaxation is initiated, her tremors basically quieten within about 15 minutes of indoor treatment. On top of the relaxation part of this, it also has a bit of a mental relaxation aspect to it, so the overall feeling of release is incredibly helpful for all kinds of things for Parkinson’s patients such as poor posture, poor respiration, back pain, stomach problems and mobility.”

He is eager to help treat other people living with Parkinson’s disease now that Ms. Sander has responded positively.

“Grace is my first and only patient with Parkinson’s disease, so maybe after this, we’ll get some more people keen on it,” said Mr. Smith.

For more information about the benefits of massage for Parkinson’s disease or to book an appointment, call Mr. Smith at 250-688-1115.

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Water System Flushing

Windermere, Holland Creek, Timber Ridge and Edgewater The Regional District of East Kootenay will be doing its annual water system flushing between September 14, 2015 - October 16, 2015 Users in Windermere, Holland Creek, Timber Ridge and Edgewater may notice temporary water discolouration for a short period of time.

If there is any discolouration of water, please run your cold water taps until the water is clear.

For more information on the flushing program, contact: Joel Bilodeau RDEK Senior Operator jbilodeau@rdek.bc.ca 1-250-342-0063

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Celebrating 26 years of classic cars

Schedule of Events: Friday, September 18th

4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Rockin’ on Main & Market. Featuring Marty Beingessner and Friends from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Radium Visitor Information Centre. Market opens at 4 p.m.

7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Registration at the Radium Seniors’ Hall (registration also available Saturday morning at the Car Show, please pay at the gate). Registration $25. Entertainment by DJ Wild Bill and Blues Brothers Too — get ready to “Shake a Tailfeather!”

Saturday, September 19th

7 a.m. - 10 a.m. Pancake breakfast at the Radium Seniors’ Hall, hosted by the Radium Fire Department. $5/person.

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Show & Shine at The Springs Golf Course driving range. Public address announcements will be made by FM radio only. The Blues Brothers Too perform 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Rockin’ on Main & Market. Featuring Sheberdean & The Postmistress from 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Radium Visitor Information Centre. Market open noon to 4 p.m.

4 p.m. Cruise to Invermere (Not a Car Club sanctioned event). Please follow traffic control. Police presence with zero tolerance.

8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Dance, with the music of TR3. $25/person. Dance is at the Invermere Curling Club. Free bus service from Radium to Invermere and back every half hour for the dance. Dress up in your ‘50s and ‘60s style costumes for a chance to win a prize!

Get hip to the Hawaiian look Submitted by David Goldsmith Well, classic car fans, Aloha Dave’s Hawaiian Shirts will once again be available all day long at the 2015 Columbia Valley Classic Car Show & Shine.

Last year, Aloha Dave, (known to many of you as David Goldsmith of Spillimacheen) made his first appearance at the car show. As the accompanying photo shows, his Hawaiian “Aloha” shirts were well endorsed by the Blues Brothers Too, who will be making a repeat appearance this year to entertain visitors at the car show.

Aloha Dave picks up gently preowned Hawaiian shirts at thrift stores SHINE IN A SHIRT — Aloha Dave with the Blues around Western Canada throughout Brothers Too at the 2014 Show & Shine. File photo the year, and these are laundered and ironed, ready to wear. to $20 for a man’s luxury Tommy Bahama Aloha Dave has something for every- silk shirt.

As a means of giving back to our comone, with more than 40 kids’ shirts starting at size 3 months, all the way up to more munity, Aloha Dave will make a donation to than 300 men’s shirts from size small up to the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley 3XL. Prices range from $6 for a kid’s shirt from the proceeds of sales at the car show.

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Rockin’ on Main will raise village vibe

By James Rose Special to The Pioneer

Special car show feature on Saturday, September 19th 2015

In conjunction with the Columbia Valley Classics Autumn Show & Shine is this year’s Rockin’ on Main event. For those familiar with Radium’s very popular Music on Main series that occurs throughout the summer, Rockin’ on Main will be the same format and will occur on both Friday and Saturday.

Kara Cassidy, the marketing administrator for Tourism Radium, maintains it will be a “family fun-filled environment just like Music on Main.”

Ms. Cassidy also mentioned how excited she is for this year’s 26th annual Show & Shine event. “I am always excited for the show as it is a pretty big event for Radium.”

On Friday, Marty Beingessner and Friends will be rocking out for the crowd PEDESTRIAN PARADISE — Radium Village will be from 4 to 9 p.m. and the buzzing during the Show & Shine thanks to the annual market will open at 4 p.m. Rockin’ on Main, which will feature live music and a marFile photo For Saturday, concur- ket on Friday and Saturday. rent with the carshow, Rockin’ on Main will feature the band Sheberdean & The Postmistress from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Radium Visitor Information Centre, and the market will be open from noon to 4 p.m.

Having Sheberdean & The Postmistress play will offer Show & Shine-goers the opportunity to check out other parts of Radium and maintain a sense of vibrancy between both the golf course and village. The market will offer fresh, homegrown produce, baked goods, as well as beautiful handmade items.

Music on Main, which wrapped up on August 28th, attracts many visitors to Radium village. With Rockin’ on Main, the idea and ethos will be exactly the same. And who knows… maybe Marty Beingessner and Friends, and Sheberdean & The Postmistress will feature some vintage tunes from back in the day.

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ETFs and the market cycle

Many people know that some equity sectors perform better than others during different phases of a market cycle, but what about the investment approach?

Should one’s investment vehicles change along with the markets?

Steadily rising markets During the recovery and expansion phase of the market cycle, passive investments like index mutual funds and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) generally perform better than actively managed mutual funds.

This is because stocks are cheaper than usual during times of recovery, and passive investments are cheaper than active investments.

Consider the economic events of 2008: a worldwide liquidity crisis prompting the TSX to fall 50 per cent from its 2008 high. Through 2014, the stock markets enjoyed a long recovery and expansion phase where, aside from a short while during 2011, most stock valuations steadily rose. The markets were euphoric; they had a long way to go up and investors benefitted tremendously. Using active mutual funds during this period worked well, but owning ETFs was more efficient.

Normal or volatile markets During the contraction and recession stages of the market cycle, active management tends to outperform passive. This is because ETFs are undiscerning: they own

everything, regardless of what’s going on in the markets.

In essence, the feature that most helps ETFs during hot markets works against them the rest of the time.

On the other hand, active management profits from the two biggest ways that money is made in stock markets: volatility and mispricing. An active manager selects stocks based on factors like current market conditions, company analysis, asset pricing and forecasting. This kind of assessment is essential to making money and minimizing losses during normal or uncertain markets.

The misconception Some people think that ETFs are a way to “hack” the investment world: they’re cheaper and more diversified than active strategies and, therefore, will always produce better returns. This is a misconception. ETFs are designed to mirror stock market indexes, not beat them. And in reality, they always trail their index on an after-fee basis.

Further, overuse of ETFs can cause extra volatility in the stock markets. How? During steadily rising markets, lots of money flows into stocks and the bigger the rally is, the more money flows into everything. This means poor quality stocks do much better than they should due to invested money needing a home. ETFs amplify this by adding more or less equal amounts of money to everything. This means poor quality stocks

get more than their fair share of investment dollars and rise in value further than they would if everyone was a discerning investor. This disproportionally rewards poor stocks and positions investors for losses when the chickens come home to roost. As Warren Buffett famously said, “You find out who is swimming naked when the tide goes out.”

When the dust settles, active money tends to flow back into good assets, and usually at a discounted price.

Passive investments will simply continue to own the index. As long as a stock remains part of an index, the ETF will buy it and the investor will have to endure its ups and downs.

Final thoughts In many aspects in life, human beings have a herd mentality. Some people don’t want to step away from the pack in case it’s in the wrong direction. ETFs are a herding investment, and their returns are generally in the middle of the pack.

ETFs are fine for investors who want to trail the markets, and work well during times of recovery and expansion. They are also good for broad-based market exposure over long periods. But ETFs are only as good as the markets. During times of contraction and recession, like what we are experiencing today, investors need to ask themselves, do I want to copy the market?

Or do I want to step away from the herd?

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Attention parents! Our office will lend your child a complete set of hockey equipment for one year, free of charge. All we ask is that you wash it and return it in good order at the end of the year.

This program is for kids who haven’t played hockey previously and is meant to encourage parents of 5 to 9-year-olds to give hockey a try for their children. As proud supporters of youth sports, we hope to see more boys and girls joining hockey in the future!

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German-inspired golf tees off at Eagle Ranch

By James Rose Special to The Pioneer Come October, the transition from summer to winter starts to take full swing.

For those wanting to hang onto summer for as long as possible, October can be a trying month. Could this be part of the reason why the Germans decided to host the nowinternationally renowned Okbtoberfest beer festival in October? In any case, thanks to die Deutschen, the world now has a fabulous excuse to drink a wide variety of different beers and celebrate the rich German culture.

Eagle Ranch Golf Course will be looking to leverage both Oktoberfest and the end of the golf season with this year’s inaugural GOLFtoberfest — Golf, Stein & Dine event.

On Thursday, October 8th at 3:30 p.m., the course will feature a shotgun nine-hole golf event with an Oktoberfest theme. For $49, participants will receive their green fee, golf cart, a beer stein with one compli-

mentary fill, German buffet (starting at 5:30 p.m. at the clubhouse), and live music from L8. There will also be prizes for best dressed individual and team for their German-inspired outfits.

Eric Thorsteinson, Eagle Ranch’s general manager, mentioned that with all the Oktoberfest-themed events taking place in the valley, it seemed natural to host a golf event as a “last hurrah for the 2015 season, and to join in on the community spirit surrounding the festival.”

For shotgun style events, capacity on the golf course will be limited to the first 72 players registered. Mr. Thorsteinson hopes to have a sold out event and encourages participants to sport their “best Germanthemed outfit for a chance to win some cool prizes both individually and as a group.”

For golf lovers, Oktoberfest admirers, and beer aficionados, GOLFtoberfest sounds like the perfect event to send off the 2015 golf season. To register, call 877-8773889 or email info@eagleranchresort.com.

Fall hike opens at Pano

By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff The alpine mountains will be highlighted with autumn colours this fall and the community has been invited to witness this visual delicacy from the summit ridges at Panorama Mountain Resort.

Guests are invited to ride three chairlifts to access the upper regions of the resort for the inaugural Tamarack Ridge Walk at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 26th.

Participants are asked to meet up at the Picnic Cafe to register, be assigned to a group and pick up their lunches at 8:30 a.m., then load the Mile 1 Express Chairlift to the Champagne Express and and Summit Quad at 9 a.m. before meeting as individualized groups for the organized walks at 10:50 a.m.

There will be three groups

Redstreak and Sinclair Restoration Areas Prescribed Fires Notice of Intent to Burn

Brûlages dirigés des secteurs Redstreak et Sinclair Avis d’intention de brûler

Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia, Fall 2015

Radium Hot Springs, Colombie-Britannique, automne 2015

Weather and conditions permitting, Parks Canada fire management staff plan to begin ignition on prescribed fires as early as mid-September within the Sinclair and Redstreak Restoration areas in Kootenay National Park.

The 235 hectare prescribed fire unit in the Redstreak Restoration area is located on Redstreak Mountain, east of the Village of Radium Hot Springs.

Adjacent trails will be closed in conjunction with ignition operations.

The 60 hectare unit in the Sinclair Restoration area is adjacent to the Radium Hot Springs pools, and will include tree thinning and slash pile burning.

Adjacent trails will be closed in conjunction with ignition operations.

During the prescribed fire smoke may be visible from the Columbia Valley.

Drivers are asked to slow down and use extra caution while on Highway 93/95.

As much as possible, fire management specialists try to mitigate the effects of smoke.

Si la météo et les conditions ambiantes le permettent, l’équipe de gestion du feu de Parcs Canada entreprendra des brûlages dirigés dès la mi septembre dans les secteurs des remise en état Sinclair et Redstreak, tous deux situés dans le parc national Kootenay.

L’unité de brûlage du secteur de remise en état Redstreak, qui fait 235 ha, se trouve sur le mont Redstreak, à l’est de Radium Hot Springs. Les sentiers adjacents seront fermés pendant les opérations d’allumage.

L’unité de brûlage du secteur de remise en état Sinclair, qui occupe 60 ha, borde les piscines des sources thermales Radium. Des travaux d’éclaircie et de brûlage de rémanents y seront effectués. Les sentiers adjacents seront fermés pendant les opérations d’allumage.

Pendant les opérations, il se peut que de la fumée soit visible de la vallée du Columbia. Les automobilistes sont priés de ralentir et de redoubler de prudence sur la route 93/95.

Les spécialistes de la gestion du feu tentent d’atténuer le plus possible les effets de la fumée.

For more information or to be added to our smoke sensitive contact list please contact:

Pour en savoir davantage ou pour faire ajouter votre nom à la liste des personnes sensibles à la fumée, veuillez vous adresser à :

Gregg Walker, Fire Management Officer 250-347-6173 gregg.walker@pc.gc.ca

Gregg Walker, agent de gestion du feu 250-347-6173 gregg.walker@pc.gc.ca

divided up to visit three different destinations, including Goldie Plateau (2451 metres); Goldie Lake (2339 metres); or Mt. Goldie (2633 metres).

The package includes a tour host, gourmet style lunch, beverage ticket for the T-Bar & Grill, a lift ticket to ride up all three chairlifts and hot chocolate when you arrive at the summit.

Afterwards, participating hikers are offered a lift back down on the chairlifts where they can wrap up the day-long event with drinks and entertainment.

The cost is $99 for adults, $79 for youth between the ages of six and 12 years old and free for children up to the age of five. However, children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

To book tickets for the event, call 250-342-6941 or buy tickets online at www.panoramaresort. com/events.

Land Act: Notice of intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Cindy Royer, of 475 Lakeview Place, Invermere, BC V0A 1B3 has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Kootenay Region, for a Crown Grant (Residential) situated on Provincial Crown Land located near Invermere, BC on Lot 1, DL4347 KD Plan 4007 and containing 0.013 hectares more or less.

The Lands File for this application is 4405627. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to FrontCounter BC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook BC, V1C 7G1 or email to: AuthorizingAgency.

Cranbrook@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to Oct. 16, 2015. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp ➜ Search ➜ Search by File Number: 4405627 for more information.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. Access to these records requires the submission of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. Visit http://www.gov.bc.ca/ freedomofinformation to learn more about FOI submissions.

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. . . ‘Haba’s’ from page 12 “I like to initially draw it really hard so (for me) wood is better than canvas for that.

Then I do a lot of scraping with the palette knife and sand paper — I get to physically push it,” she explains.

So why not take the time to explore her work at Effusion’s final Summer Creative Series event. Sarinah Haba will be showing new work and creating live tomorrow (Saturday, September 19th) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., then poof, like magic, she will be gone, searching for new subject matter to animate in her own, special way.

Free coaching courses offered Submitted by ViaSport & PacificSport Interior BC Nine free coaching courses are available to residents of the Kootenays this month as part of the celebration of National Coaches Week in British Columbia, running September 19th and 27th.

Between September 12th and 20th, ViaSport, in partnership with PacificSport Interior BC, is offering free National Coaching Certification Program and HIGH FIVE coaching courses in Cranbrook and Golden.

These courses are being held in conjunction with more

“HIGH FIVE FLOAT SPECIAL” A five pack of 90min floats to share with friends, family or co-workers for $250.

than 90 free coaching courses offered this month to celebrate and recognize the incredible dedication of coaches throughout B.C. This year’s National Coaches Week is the first-ever Canada-wide celebration of coaches from grassroots to professional levels. Get involved in B.C. by registering for a course, hosting a coaches’ recognition event or entering ViaSport’s #ThanksCoach social media contest.

Visit www.viasport.ca/coachesweek to learn more or to register for a free coaching course. New, prospective or experienced coaches are welcome.

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

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Your Local Pest Control Professionals

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Insured-Bonded-Licensed

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Free Estimates

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FAIRMONT RIDGE RENOVATION

Doors Windows Flooring Painting/ Interior/Exterior • Kitchen Renovations

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• Bathroom Renovations • Additions • Decks • Finish Carpentry • Basement Renovations

5077 FAIRMONT RESORT RD., FAIRMONT BC EMAIL: fairmontridge@telus.net

• Trusses • Engineered Floors • Wall Panels Tel: 250.341.6075 Fax: 250.341.3427 Email: info@duskbuildingsystems.com www.duskbuildingsystems.com

Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals NEW SEWER CAMERA

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Complete sewer/drain repairs • Reasonable rates – Seniors’ discount • Speedy service – 7 days a week

A well maintained septic system should be pumped every 2-3 years Avoid costly repairs

Bruce Dehart 250.347.9803 or 250.342.5357

1320 Industrial Road #3 Box 159, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

Dale Elliott Contracting Interior Finishing Kitchen and Vanity Cabinets • Countertops • Small Renovations • Decks and Interior Railings

250-341-7098 Invermere, B.C.

Phone: 250-342-5833 • Cell: 250-270-9444 All products are available at 9120, Hwy 93/95 which is five kilometres north of Tim Hortons

250-341-1182

Box 424, Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0

Serving the Columbia Valley

www.cabincare.ca

Renovations Decks Finishing Interior/Exterior Painting David Gulbe Mike Bernicot

385 Laurier Street, Invermere, B.C.

Phone: 250-342-7100 Email: info@diamondheatingandspas.com

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Water Treatment: filtration and purification Furnace and Duct cleaning

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24 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

September 18, 2015

Memorial tournament a smash success

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff An outpouring of support for a valley resident who passed away last year resulted in a massive fundraising effort at the first-ever Rune Barck Memorial Golf Tournament at the Windermere Valley Golf Course last week.

Skandia Concrete owner Rune Barck was well-known in the valley as both a prominent figure in the business community and for his generous charitable endeavours.

The memorial tournament held in his honour on Thursday, September 10th, raised more than $10,000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

“With more than 100 golfers and $10,000 raised for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, it was a huge success,” said Interoute Construction Ltd. representative Melissa

Your Local

Peterson, extending her thanks to the tournament’s sponsors (Skandia is a division of Interoute).

The event, which went under the official name of the Iron Man Scramble Tournament, drew 25 teams of golfers from the valley and beyond.

“We were honoured to be the chosen venue for this great event in honour of Rune Barck. This community has benefitted greatly over the years from Rune’s kindness and generosity. He was a friend to many at our course and others. We look forward to making this an annual event at Windermere Valley Golf Course and we thank everybody involved for their hard work and generosity,” said golf course head professional Dale Moore.

Interoute Construction Ltd. organized the tournament in conjunction with the Windermere Valley Golf Course.

Photos by Micahel Midyette

COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE

Buying or selling…

Your greatest investment is worth a second opinion!

Glenn Pomeroy

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

glennpomeroy@shaw.ca

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

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

Professionals

Wende Brash Broker/Owner

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

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

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Pioneer Classifieds s In Memoriam s

garage Sales

ANNOUNCEMENT

In Loving memory of

Huge moving sale, everything must go. Furniture, accessories, tools, John Deere mower, books and much more. Sat. Sept. 19th, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sun. Sept. 20th, 9 a.m. to noon. 1709 Windermere Loop Road.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Cub Polier

Who lost a brave battle with ALS (Lou Gehrigs disease).

May 11th, 1934 to September 15, 1991.

So many years have come and gone, But in our hearts you linger on.

You are with us forever.

Love you always Vi and Family.

Blakley Place 4725 in Radium, Fri Sep 18th 2 - 6 pm and Sat Sept 19th from 9 am to noon. Rock Band 2, kids clothes, Halloween and household items.

garage sale A few Homes Together

Too Much Stuff Sale

4866 Ridge Road, Radium Fri. Sept. 18th 2 - 5:30 p.m & Sat. 19th, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Tables • Leather Furniture Suite • Chairs • Blankets • Kitchen Appliances • IPod Docker • Inside and Outside Christmas Decorations • Clothes

• Shoes and Boots • Floor Fan • Various Household Items • Puzzles • Books • Rugs And it just goes on and on…

ANNOUNCEMENT

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th

PICKING DAY

*Please ONLY CUT annual flowers *NO DIGGING! *Please BE RESPECTFUL, pick in moderation and save some for others.

Most importantly, we hope they put a smile on your face! Until next year...

With love, the flower crew!

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

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

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

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

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

For information, please call 250342-8255.

thank you A CARD OF THANKS to The Duplicate Bridge Club for the surprise celebration of my 95th Birthday The bridge luncheon was MARVELLOUS! What teamwork! Special thanks to Gerriann, Nicholas, Livia & Irene.

Thank you, Fran.

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

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

Cheers to the amazing waitress Cheers to David Farrell. Exceptional we had back in early August at the work at my new home — below Fairmont Mountainside Grille. She budget, shopping with me for served our two large families with paint (who knew there are a so much professionalism and joy. gazillion kinds), fascinating array We were really tired from a full day of tools for efficiency and, imagine, of hiking and the food there was cleaned up and completed on time. superb. We will be back. CHEERS &I JEERS appreciate who you are.

Sponsored by

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to Andi for spending your entire summer baking thousands of loaves of the most delicious Swiss bread this side of the Atlantic.

You spoil all your customers and we are so fortunate for your hard work (and that of your lovely wife, Suzanna). Happy belated birthday!

Cheers to Marco Hernandez.

Another dozen and you’ll be ready for the weekend.

s In Memoriam s In Memoriam

Jason Charman October 29, 1969 – September 28, 2013

Two years have passed since you’ve been gone Day by day we carry on We tried so hard to make you stay But you’d already gone away We miss your laugh and smiling face But feel it in your ‘special place’ We turn our heads each time we hear The revving of a dirt bike near Or see the mountains full of snow Bring memories back from long ago You gathered friends from everywhere Their stories help us keep you near Today we all will raise a glass To a young life that too soon passed Forever in our hearts Dad, Mom and Houdie

Cheers to the automotive employees at Canadian Tire who quickly fixed our van this summer.

It was a minor repair and they did it for free. Great customer service.

Cheers to the staff at the Windermere Valley Golf Course for their exceptional organization of the Rune Barck Memorial Golf Tournament in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

The biggest Cheers imaginable to Dr. Cloutier, Kyra Warren, Dr. Fleet, Dr. Mannheimer and all of the hospital staff who assisted our baby boy in his time of need. The quick response and knowledge everyone provided made the difference for him. He is strong and thriving today because of all of your support. Words will never express how grateful we are! The community is fortunate to have such a wonderful health care team.

A huge CHEERS to Radium Golf Group for donating pancakes and eggs to our Welcome Back to School Pancake Breakfast. It was a wonderful surprise for the students on their first day.

Cheers to Andrew Kazakoff at Fitz Flooring for donating two carpets for classrooms at Edgewater Elementary School.

Much appreciated.

Cheers to all the wonderful people who helped make the Parkinson SuperWalk a success on Saturday.

Our community raised almost $2,800. A huge Cheers to all the wonderful local companies who made donations.

BIG CHEERS to the Salmon Festival Organizers! Great drumming and dancing! Great salmon! Great people! Cheers also for showing us your traditions and culture!

Cheers to Grace for making the Superwalk possible the past five years. You are an inspiration to us all! We walk for you!

HUGE CHEERS to everyone involved in making THE WINDERMERE SCARECROW, FALL FAIR such a wonderful event, entertainment, venders etc. GREAT. Wonderful to see the children having so much fun. Also HUGE CHEERS to the FIRST NATIONS 1st SALMON FEST and POW WOW, GREAT JOB done by all.

And wonderful that everyone was invited to enjoy this event. I am so lucky to live in this wonderful valley.

Cheers to Pat, the library book organizing extraordinaire, for emptying the overflowing book carts at the Invermere Library last week. Cheers for getting us back on track!

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September 18, 2015

LOST AND FOUND

suite for rent

suite for rent

house for rent

condo for rent

house for sale

Lost a blue Bimini tarp about 300 meters north of the Centex gas station in Skookumchuk on Sunday.

It blew out of my boat. Someone said they saw it in the northbound ditch. Please call 403-968-5429 if found.

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

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

STARTING AT $500/mo.

Windermere 1-bdrm house on large lot. N/P, N/S. $650/mo + hydro. Available immediately. 250342-6770.

STORAGE

Invermere: 1-bdrm walk-out suite in Westridge. Furnished, W/D, N/S, pets allowed. $850/mo, includes cable and WiFi. Available November 1st. 250-318-3614 or rosis@telus. net .

2-bdrm walkout basement suite in Invermere. Stove, fridge, W/D, D.W. Includes utilities and cable. $900/ mo with 1/2 rent D.D. Responsible tenants, max 2 people. Long term.

N/S, N/P, references. Beautiful lake and mountain views, quiet area.

Available Oct. 1st. 250-342-2894.

Radium: 1-bdrm fully furnished condo located in the luxurious Sable Ridge complex comes complete with king sized bed, penthouse furnishings, and everything you will need to make this retreat-like condo home. This is the largest 1-bdrm condo in the complex, which features a spacious living and dining room, large deck overlooking the pool, 2 hot tubs, and full vistas of the Rockies. All this plus heated underground parking, ensuite laundry, water, heat, and electricity are included. Make this award winning complex home at only $900/mo. For more information please phone 403-861-5656 or email adilt@outlook.com.

For Sale 4-bdrm home on 5.5 lots in Wilmer. $285,000.

Includes two sheds, and wellestablished fenced garden with apple trees. Situated in a very peaceful area this property boasts fantastic views of the Columbia Valley Wetlands, is a short fiveminute drive from Invermere.

Property Guys ID# 266493.

To view call 250-342-1539.

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE

Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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

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

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE

24 x 36 shop power included, propane heat at tenant’s expense, $650/mo first and last D.D. required. Contact Newhouse Multi Storage 250-342-3637.

Retail/Shop for sale: Two levels total 2,700 sq ft. Please call 250-270-0216 or 250-2700405 for more details.

SHARED ACCOMModation Fairmont Rental, 1 room available in 2-bdrm suite. Very modern and clean. Laundry, cable TV, WiFi Inc. Non smoker, no pets. Avail. Oct. 15th. $500/mo. 250-688-0567.

suite for rent Radium: Large 2-Bdrm, complete with 5 appliances. Quiet neighbourhood. $750 + utilities.

250-347-9345.

Wilder front walkout, 2-bdrm, private entrance, furnished, separate laundry, N/S, N/P, walking distance to hospital and downtown, two blocks from Kinsmen beach. $700/mo, utilities included.

Mature working individual, work references required. 403-796-6218.

Windermere spacious 1-bdrm apartment now available, unfurnished, very private. W/D. Includes all utilities, $700/mo, D.D., N/S, N/P. Call 250-341-6018.

Want a GREAT place to live?

This Newly Renovated Walkout Basement Suite Is ALL Yours. Incl.: private entrance, private patio onto green-space, 2-bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appliances, small storage, util, off street parking. Wanted: 1 tenant, quiet, long-term renter, N/S, N/P, $900/mo, available Oct. 1st. 1 work reference, 1 professional reference; Blackforest Heights, 250-342-0595.

Bright, newly renovated, non smoking, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom lower level walkout suite on spacious acreage available October 1st in Windermere. All appliances included, large, bright windows and access to an attached garage.

Asking $800 plus 50% utilities.

No pets allowed. For inquiries or to book a viewing, please contact Derek (250) 341-7781.

Spectacular lake views.

Windermere, partially furnished, N/S, references required. Main floor of house: 2-bdrm, 2-bath, patio, dishwasher, W/D, fireplace. $1,050/mo. + utilities. Available Oct. 16th or Nov. 1st, 403-651-2002 or marilyn.thompson@outlook. com.

Bright 2-bdrm ground level suite, partially furnished, large yard, storage, plenty of parking with great mountain view, quiet St. in Invermere. N/P, N/S please, damage deposit $600. Available Oct. 1st. Call 250-342-9636.

Radium small 1-bdrm, $615/mo utilities included, smoking outside.

Call 250-347-6420 or 250-6880858.

house for rent Windermere: 4-bdrm house, fully furnished. Available Sept./Oct. June. Couple or single only. N/P, N/S, $895/mo., WiFi, Bell and water included. Annie, arkelly@xplornet. com or 403-542-7353.

3-bdrm, 1 1/2 bath house in Wilder. Hardwood floors. Walking distance from Hospital and downtown. 2 blocks from Kinsmen beach. Laundry, newly renovated, furnished, N/S, N/P. $1,100 plus D.D., plus utilities. Mature working adults, no roommates, work references required. 403-796-6218.

For rent rustic log cabin with large yard, Invermere. Furnished, available mid Oct. 250-342-9636.

Small 3-bdrm, house in downtown Windermere. N/S, no pets, $1,000/ mo, phone 250-342-6255.

condo for rent Cozy 1-bdrm condo for rent in Radium. Fully furnished with 7 appliances, underground parking, pool and hot tub. $850/mo + $400 D.D. Available immediately Call 403-880-9719 or 403-512-2168.

Lake Windermere Point in Invermere: 2-bdrm + den, 2 bath, poolside and lake view, underground parking, fully furnished with leather couches.

N/S, N/P, available Oct. 1st.

Monthly rent depending on length of tenancy. 403-561-0111 or bobburk@gmail.com.

2-bdrm, 2 bath for rent, available Oct. 1st in the Pinewood. $825/ mo. Call 250-341-7448. All utilities included.

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

health & Wellness

Fiona Millar, AEP Intuitive Reader

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

services

SAME DAY

AUTO FINANCING

Newer 2-bdrm, 2-bath Condo in downtown Radium available for long term rent. Seeking mature responsible tenants. Please send email to Gareth.martin@gmail. com .

PROPERTY For Rent: Trailer pad #13 in Williams Trailer Park, Windermere. Available immediately. Phone 250-3429390.

wanted If anyone has a reliable motorhome they’d like to rent for a couple of weeks this fall, please call 250688-8568.

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 MANGO AND MAPLE GRILLED CHICKEN

3-4 Chicken Breasts 1 cup Mango Juice ½ cup Maple Syrup 2 inches Ginger, minced

1 head Garlic, cut across 1 medium Red Onion, wedge cut 1 tbsp Black Pepper 1 tbsp Sea Salt

Combine marinade ingredients in a large bowl.

Add chicken and marinate for 1 hour or up to overnight.

Place on grill on high heat and cook covered for 5 minutes on one side and 2 minutes on the other. see all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Home Of The Week

Quick. Easy.

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Luxurious condo offers contemporary décor, 2 bedrooms + den, large deck and lots of upgrades. Clubhouse with pool and hot tubs for the family to enjoy!

$209,000 Furnished

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wanted

FITNESS

services

Help Wanted

Looking to sublet established massage practice in downtown Invermere from Nov. 14th to Feb. 11th, 2016. For inquiries call Monita 250-688-1582.

Zumba Fitness - Julie Parent Zumba Fitness Classes start up for the Fall At J.A. Laird Elementary School Gym. Classes will run Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 5:30 pm starting on Wednesday September 23rd. For more info please contact Julie Parent at 250-341-5474 or website www. julieparent.zumba.com.

Great monthly or drop-in rates available.

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

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

Peppi’s is hiring cooks and dishwashers. Stop by or email p.fuel@yahoo.ca.

MISC. FOR SALE

services

Shannon’s Blinds & Designs Thank you for your votes - Best of Business Awards! We are grateful and appreciative of your support and loyalty “Blinds, Drapery, retractable screen doors and more.” 250-342-5749.

lessons/training Voice lessons: Accepting students, 250-919-0073.

250 US gallon tanks for sale.

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

firewood Support Rockies Hockey firewood.

Larch, fir, and pine split and delivered. Call 250-342-6908.

Pine Firewood, $200/cord. Split and delivered. 250-341-7251.

Dry/split firewood for sale. Big or small volumes. Free local delivery.

403-404-1577, 250-342-3040 or aranwood@hotmail.com.

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

recreational vehicles

kimberleyrae.ca

Help Wanted

photography studio picture framing passport photos

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.

…look for the red door behind the Invermere Dry Cleaners!

250-342-5102 SOLÉ DECOR N’ MORE

Blinds, custom drapery, bedding, upholstery, flooring and more.

Serving Calgary and The Columbia Valley area. Call Brenda at 403-861-8782 or email at: soledecor@shaw.ca www.

Studio222calgary.com.

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

Please forward your resume to son_shine@telus.net Radium Golf Group is now accepting applications for experienced line cooks, and servers.

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

wanted

25’ Prowler trailer, walk around queen, sleeps 4. Everything works.

Very good condition. $5,500 O.B.O. 250-688-0858 or 250-347-6420.

childcare Quality Afterschool Care program in Radium by provider with 25 years experience. Buses drop-off from Invermere and Edgewater.

Pick-up at 5:30 p.m. Contact Charlotte at 250-270-0058. www. dragonflydiscoverycentre.com.

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

Older gentleman is looking for someone to make breakfast and some light cleaning, 2 hrs. 5 days a week. 250-342-3785.

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

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

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

Who WE arE Cobblestone Creek Cottage & Lodging Co. is a boutique-style vacation home rental management company that takes pride in delighting guests with each and every stay. We are proud to have been awarded the FlipKey and Trip Advisor Top Vacation Rental in Radium Hot Springs four years in a row, from 2011 – 2014. With multiple properties across Columbia Valley, we are a growing company that offers guests, home owners and employees a different experience in the tourism industry.

This is a permanent full-time position with various benefits such as competitive salary, 3 weeks paid vacation, a company-paid cell phone, an ‘Enjoy the Columbia Valley’ allowance, paid BC Health coverage and more.

What you’d bE rESponSiblE for • Complete guest bookings in a timely, friendly and professional manner • Be first point-of-contact for guests who have inquiries and questions before and after bookings • Address guest questions and resolve potential issues after guests check-in • Ensure property calendars are current and updated • Ensure guest information is updated and available in each property • Manage and be point-of contact for cleaners • Develop and maintain a strong network in the Columbia Valley What WE’rE lookinG for • Minimum of 3 years work experience in tourism industry • Diploma and/or certificate in tourism management or equivalent would be ideal • Be located in the Columbia Valley or able to relocate • Have a strong work ethic and be motivated to work flexible hours • Working experience with vacation property management software is ideal • Friendly and professional with guests • Able to work independently and solve problems quickly • Strong computer skills especially in Microsoft Office • Is organized, can prioritize with a focus on details intErEStEd in applyinG? Submit your resume and a cover letter to careers@cobblestonecreek.ca before September 14, 2015 Check out www.cobblestonecreek.ca and Cobblestone Creek Cottage and Lodging Co. on Facebook for more information about our company and properties.

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

COLUMBIA VALLEY

GREENWAYS TRAIL ALLIANCE

The Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance is recruiting for a

RV LOTS Private RV/Boat Storage, two 40 ft. spaces available. Easy access anytime. $50/mo, call Tammy 250341-1012.

Black Forest Restaurant is hiring a P/T daytime cleaner and kitchen help. Email, call or drop off resume. careers@blackforestrestaurant. com, 250-342-9417.

Guest Experience Specialist

Sobeys Invermere is looking for

Part-time Employees Must be willing to work during the day, evenings and weekends.

Please drop off your resume at customer service and ask for either Jim or Steve or you can email your resume to sby5378invermere@sobeys.com.

Public Relations & COLUMBIA VALLEY Marketing Magician

The CVGTA, a registered charity, is building the Westside Legacy Trail - a world-class recreational asset for the Columbia Valley. The fundraising phase has now begun which requires a contract Public RAIL toLLIANCE Relations & Marketing Magician work with the Executive Director, Fundraising Committee, Treasurer and the Volunteer Board.

GREENWAYS T

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For more information, and instructions on how to apply for this opportunity, please visit: www.greenways.ca VISIT US: WWW.GREENWAYS.CA • FOR MORE INFORMATION: INFO@GREENWAYS.CA LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/COLUMBIAvALLEYGREENWAYSTRAILALLIANCE

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Administrative Coordinator We have a position available for a part-time (2-3 days per week) Administrative Coordinator in the office of the Invermere Bakery.

Daily duties include routine office tasks such as telephone reception, e-mail and mail correspondence, and computer tasks using Microsoft office package and Sage accounting.

Ongoing duties include weekly, monthly and annual financial tracking and summarizing, bank deposits, staff recruitment and retention, creating brochures and other print promotional marketing materials using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, and periodic special projects in the interest of improving or expanding the Bakery business.

Personal traits must include the ability to work independently, and also to work well as a member of our team; to multi task and prioritize; and to work in an organized, timely and efficient manner.

Position available immediately. Wage to be negotiated.

E-mail: peter@invermerebakery.com

The Invermere Bakery 734 14th Street 1.250.342.4422 www.invermerebakery.com

September 18, 2015

AKISQNUK FIRST NATION EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Akisqnuk First Nation, located in Windermere, B.C. is seeking a permanent full-time

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/ADVOCATE The position administers the Social Development Program and proactively provides advocacy and support for clients with a diverse range of situations and needs. This position assists in program and service development, provides family support, employment/career exploration supports, and engages with community to offer events and activities to promote a healthy community.

For required Skills/Knowledge/Experience see full Position Description on our website at www.akisqnuk.org Interested applicants may submit a letter of application and resume to: Wendy Cullum, Senior Administrative Officer 3050 Hwy 93/95 Windermere, B.C. V0B 2L2 Email: wcullum@akisqnuk.org Fax: 250-342-9693

The Artym Gallery is Hiring This Retail Sales position will begin part-time in mid-November, turning to full-time in January.

Job will focus on customer service and sales, administrative tasks including inventory with some physical work. Computer skills are required.

No experience necessary - training will be provided.

Successful applicants will be friendly, have fantastic communication skills, and be self motivated.

Please drop off resume, with references in person at the Artym Gallery. Acceptable applicants will be contacted for an interview.

934 - 7th Avenue ~ Invermere

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: Friday September 18th, 2015 – 4:30 p.m.

Thank you to all applicants, however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Sunchaser Vacation Villas, in Fairmont Hot Springs, is all about providing excellent vacation experiences to the families that visit us year after year and we need talented people to help us do that!

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN)

We are currently seeking a reliable, dynamic, energetic person to

WINDERMERE ZONE

Join the Front Desk Team!

This position is in a fast-paced environment that is open 7 days a week from 7 am to 11 pm, catering to people from all over the world. You’ll check people in and out of the resort, recommend activities, restaurants, sites to see, and provide excellent customer service. As with most Tourism-based jobs, this position requires a mix of evening and day shifts and working weekends. We offer competitive wages, benefits, and the successful applicant will also have access to our pools, hot tubs and fitness equipment. This year-round position starts right away!

Come and join the Sunchaser Team!

Send your resume and cover letter to: jobs@sunchaservillas.ca • Fax 250-345-6250

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.

School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain), is now accepting applications for the following temporary Aboriginal Education Support Worker positions:

David Thompson Secondary School .8000 fte Martin Morigeau Elementary School .4714 fte Windermere Elementary School .5000 fte The successful candidate will: • Provide academic guidance, assistance and direction to Aboriginal students as needed; • Liaise between the home, school and parents/guardians, Band Education Coordinators, and other agencies; • Provide a positive role model for students; • Work closely with teaching staff to support the achievement of Aboriginal learners; • Monitor student academic and social development as well as attendance; • Work effectively with current technology.

Desirable Training and Experience: • Completion of the 12th school grade, or equivalent; • Aboriginal Education Support Worker Diploma program or other relevant diploma or degree program or equivalent, or successful relevant coursework and experience for working with Aboriginal students in the K-12 system; • A strong knowledge of Aboriginal culture is considered an asset.

Each position is effective October 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.

Electronic applications required from all applicants. If you are qualified and interested in the above competition, please submit your electronic application and two references by Friday, September 25, 2015 at 4 p.m. via Make a Future, see http://www.sd6.bc.ca/postings/

Barista/Sales Person

Career Opportunity for a cheerful, responsible, energetic team member who would enjoy serving our customers and loves fresh pastries and coffee.

If you like to work in a welcoming, quickpaced, creative environment we would love to hear from you!

Apply with your resume at the Bakery Store or e-mail to careers@Invermerebakery.com for more info go to www.invermerebakery.com

The Invermere Bakery Downtown Invermere phone (250)342-4422 fax (250)342-4439 Invermerebakery.com

Open 7:30am - 6:00pm

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN POSITION Murray C. Davidson, CPA is a public accounting firm located in Invermere, BC, offering services to a variety of entrepreneurial businesses and not-for-profit organizations. We have a part-time position (16-24 flexible hours per week) available for an Accounting Technician.

Duties and responsibilities: • Preparation of working paper files using Caseware • Preparation of income tax returns • Client bookkeeping • Payroll processing Requirements: • Strong computer skills • Ability to work independently • Ability to work with and regularly communicate with clients Please send your resumé in confidence to:

For the latest financial tips, see Page 18 every week in…

Murray Davidson, CPA, CGA N E W S PA P E R

Ph: 250-341-6299 • Fax: 1-888-377-0312 • info@columbiavalleypioneer.com

PO Box 183, Suite 106 – 901 7th Avenue Parkside Place, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 mdavidson@invermerecpa.ca P 250-342-3350 • F 250-342-3390

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Fall flair Top row: The Windermere Fall Fair & Scarecrow Festival on September 12th featured a largest pumpkin contest (Katie Watt photo), best photo of a scarecrow decorated home (submitted photo is Jean Blackstock’s entry of a national leaders debate) and vendor booths including that of Wildsight (Pat Morrow photo). Middle row: Scenes from the Columbia Salmon Festival at Kinsmen Beach on September 12th, including a canoe brigade on Lake Windermere and magician Jeremy Coyote (Breanne Massey photos). Bottom row: The salmon feast and pow wow in the Shuswap white tent drew about 500 people on September 12th (Pat Morrow photos).

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Lunar eclipse, fish and birds What is coming up this month over the Rockies with connections with our valley? One is connected to our smoky summer skies. Another is connected to the Athalmer area. Smoke from fires in Washington state made the moon appear a very colourful orange-red this summer.

Since the smoke cleared away, the moon has looked more

NOTICE TO RADIUM HOT SPRINGS WATER USERS The Village of Radium Hot Springs will commence hydrant flushing in Radium Hot Springs beginning September 28th through to October 2nd, 2015.

Hydrant flushing is a preventative maintenance procedure done to ensure trouble-free operations of all our hydrants. This also gives the opportunity to flush water mains of any sedimentation build up that may have occurred during normal operations. Residents may be faced with a temporary discoloration of their water supply. Chlorine levels will be increased during this period to ensure that safe drinking water is being supplied at all times. Chlorine levels will return to normal when flushing procedures are completed.

The Village apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this operation. For further information please telephone the Village office at 250-347-6455.

Ken McDonell, Public Works Superintendent

itself, but it will again turn orange-red as it rises Sunday, September 27th evening — as a full lunar eclipse!

(Note that some websites, using international date and time for astronomers, may list it as September 28th, but here in the valley it is September 27th, so watch Sunday evening, not Monday.)

What exact colour? That depends on sunlight coming around Earth into the Earth’s shadow, affected by smoke, any volcano ash, clouds, etc. in our planet’s atmosphere.

On average, a lunar eclipse looks dusty orange. Some like to think of it dramatically as red. The actual colour red, artists know, is a bit different hue, but indeed, while still low towards the horizon, an eclipse can still appear quite reddish due to seeing it at an angle through more air (for the same reason, for example, the sun at sunrise can look redder). I have mentioned before that many cameras, sensing colour slightly differently than our eyes, can make an eclipse look redder. As for the name “blood moon” — that is a popularized name, not an astronomer’s term. Even so, it should look dramatic. This is the last of four (for a while) total lunar eclipses in a row. Clouds? As readers know, yours truly doesn’t mind clouds (if there are gaps between) for they create some very poetic moon-cloudscapes.

As for the Athalmer connection and recalling the salmon beds there (and our annual Columbia Salmon Festival), the constellation Pisces the Fishes (it’s made up of two fish) is rising evenings, swimming below the great sideways

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

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

NOTICE OF TAX SALE Pursuant to Section 403 of the Local Government Act, the following properties will be offered for sale by public auction to be held at the Council Chambers, District of Invermere, 914- 8th Avenue, Invermere, B.C. on Monday September 28, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. local time unless the delinquent taxes plus interest are sooner paid.

FOLIO NUMBER

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

P.I.D

CIVIC ADDRESS

532-00801.002

Lot: 2; Plan Number: NEP80168; District Lot: 7158

026-564-033

2478 Castlestone Drive

UPSET PRICE

2930.90

Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must immediately pay by cash or certified cheque a minimum of not less than the upset price. Failure to pay this amount will result in the property promptly being offered for sale again. Any balance must be paid by cash or certified cheque by 3:00 p.m. the same day. Failure to pay the balance will result in the property being offered for sale again at 10:00 a.m. on the following day.

The District of Invermere makes no representation express or implied as to the condition or quality of the properties being offered for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the properties and make all necessary inquiries to municipal and other government departments and in the case of strata lots to the strata corporation, to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions which may affect the value or suitability of the property.

The purchase of a tax sale property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market value of the property.

Karen L. Coté Director of Finance

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The Invermere

Valley Skies

By Brian Fenerty Pioneer Columnist square of Pegasus the horse and adjoining Andromeda.

More to the west as our season progresses is Cygnus the Swan flying southward along the Milky Way. In another column, I likened Cygnus’ outline alternatively to a Great Blue Heron — in a nod to the one I often see at Dorothy Lake. So we might wonder if Heron notices the tasty Pisces fishes hiding low in the east below the large horse Pegasus?

One constellation we can’t see from here that has a strong valley connection is one mentioned many columns ago, but worth being reminded of: the southern constellation Columba the Dove (note if web searching, the name has no “i”). Named in Latin after the peaceful bird, it connects to many familiar names like Columbus, British Columbia and our own Columbia River (and the sign in Radium, “The Mountains Shall Bring Peace to the People”).

So, the valley and the sky have many close connections.

Quick tip: Watching our sky, even briefly, has rewards.

Over the last few weeks, faint satellites, stray meteors and flickering aurora low in the north rewarded even just a few scattered minutes of watching. Wonderful. And peaceful.

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

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

See this week's September 16th Invermere Valley Echo for:

• School district to explore new curriculum (page 1) • Candidates schedules full with forums (page 2) • Verifying voter registration online could come with glitches (page 3) • Invermere invests in heavy equipment (page 4) • Gagatek gets crackin' with new kitchen device (page 7) • Invasive fish could put other species at risk (page 16)

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FAITH

Christianity is a community

By Laura Hermakin Reverend Christ Church Trinity Have you gone past a church and wondered what goes on inside or heard about Christianity from the media and wondered if what you’ve heard is representative of Christianity as a whole? (A lot of it isn’t.)

Christian life is lived in relationship with God through Jesus Christ and, in common with other Christians, seeking to deepen that relationship and follow the way of Jesus. Central to that relationship is knowing we can trust God. The apostle Paul says in his letter to the Church in Rome, “If God is for us, who can be against us?” This is the heart of faith.

How do we know “God is for us?” Jesus, the one human being who is completely in tune with God, showed us this by living a life that was deeply soulful and connected to real needs. Jesus demonstrated and taught a way of love that’s alive with hope and healing — a love from which we can’t be separated. When we know God is “for us,” we open to the gift that God wants to give us — a share in God’s own love, freedom and mercy. We breathe with God’s breath, living, like Jesus, “in tune” with God. As we embody the message, we live lives of

selfless generosity, asking how the gifts given to us — material, imaginative, spiritual — can be shared in ways that bring others more fully alive. We trust the generosity of others and are free to receive what they have to give us.

Generosity, gratitude and confidence that, when we fail, we are still loved, all focuses on Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. It’s where we start the lifelong job of being Christian. In Church, we don’t worship God because we have to, or because we’re afraid of what God might do to us if we don’t, but because we believe that God deserves our respect and love. It’s simply the most appropriate behaviour for the beings God has created, and a church service is an effective and time-honoured way of carrying this out. Teaching is something we do for each other; passages from the Bible are read and sermons comment and expand on them and other issues, and relate Christianity to real life. Christians are also responsible for making their own insights about God available to others, and an organized Church can help do this in ways that individuals cannot.

We’re a community of people with a common goal, supporting and strengthening each other. An important part of Christian teaching is the need to have compassion for others, and this is also an external and internal activity.

Church provides support for many in need and it attempts to promote social justice to the rest of society. It can bring you closer to God and help teach you to become a better person by living in a more Christ-like way. Church answers the human need for something greater than ourselves in which to believe, and gives our lives a sense of meaning.

In memory of...

Pictured are (back row, left to right) Rodger Smith, Glenn Campbell, Rob Gee, Leanne Beddie, Rob Eckstadt, Kevin Eckstadt, Charles Starke, Steve Ward, Greg Durnie, and (front row left to right) Pete Ward, Scott Paul, Jamie McMahon and Faron Roth.

Photo by Breanne Massey

On Friday, September 11th, Heart and Stroke Foundation Okanagan/Kootenay volunteer Leanne Beddie accepted a $2,560 cheque in honour of Mike Moore, a regular visitor to the valley who passed away in the spring. Mr. Moore was part of a group of friends who would come out each year, stay at his brother-in-law Charles Starke’s Fort Point cabin, and golf four to five courses at a time. The group have decided to keep the tradition going, and are calling it the Mike Moore Memorial Golf Classic, which took place over the Labour Day long weekend. Mr. Starke took the cabin rental fee given to him by the group and doubled it to come up with this year’s donation.

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, September 20th, 10:30 a.m.

Worship and Life Instruction. “Growing in Jesus - The Jailbirds’ Song” Pastor Trevor Hagan ministering.

KIDS Church for children age 3 - Grade 1; and Grades 2-7, during the Morning Service

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

You can remember someone special with your gift to the Canadian Cancer Society To donate In Memory or In Honour: www.cancer.ca | 250-426-8916 or call toll-free 1-800-656-6426 or mail to: #19, 19th Avenue South Cranbrook, B.C. V1C 2L9 Please include: Your name and address for tax receipt Name of the person being remembered Name and address to send card to

Let’s Make Cancer History

www.cancer.ca

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2 FOR 1 FISH&CHIPS $16 on Friday’s at Dapper’s Landing