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we remember A newly configured Cenotaph Park in Invermere was the centrepiece of a communitywide Remembrance Day ceremony on Wednesday November 11th. Many individuals, businesses and organizations paid their respects by laying wreaths at the foot of the monument commemorating those who have died protecting Canadian values. For photos of the Invermere, Canal Flats and Edgewater ceremonies, see pages 20 and 21.

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Visionaries working together The Shuswap Band open house on Thursday, November 5th was an upbeat event that offered the public — Shuswap Band members and valley residents alike — tours of the band’s newly renovated office space, conference room and health facilities with band staff on hand to answer any questions.

The open house also featured a presentation on potential solutions to the complex housing issues on the Shuswap reserve.

Pictured, left to right, are Matthew Ney, president of Chapman Business Services Ltd. and an economic development consultant for the Shuswap Band, Shuswap Band chief Barb Cote and Shuswap Band lands manager Kerri-Anne Thomas.

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Canal Flats mills closes its doors to ease the transition.”

United Steelworkers Local 1-405, the union that represents Canfor’s Canal Flats mill the Canal Flats mill workers, issawmill shut down for good earsued a press release on Novemlier this week. ber 9th expressing its deep disThe last day of operation appointment with the situation. was Monday, November 9th, “This has been devastating and closed a significant chapter for our members, their families, in the history of the Village of Canal Flats, surrounding comCanal Flats, which has had some munities and the local union,” kind of active mill for almost a said union president Doug century.

Singer in the press release. “This “It’s the end of an era for closure, including the layoffs in Canal Flats. Hopefully we’ll find May, affects more than 170 emFINAL CUT — The last board run through the planer at the Canal Flats mill, at 12:20 p.m. on October 5th. another industry or business to ployees and related jobs, which

Photo by Walter Brougham. replace that (the mill) with movis significant.” ing forward,” Canal Flats mayor Several Canal Flats mill emthey have been cleaning up and preparing the mill for Ute Juras told The Pioneer on the mill’s final day. “It’s the closure. Earlier mass layoffs at the mill in May re- ployees were able to transfer to jobs in other East Koosubdued here in town and people are sad. There is still sulted in about 80 employees (about half the workforce tenay Canfor mills (including in Radium Hot Springs), some bitterness too.” at the time) losing their jobs as the mill reduced its work- and others were offered the opportunity to transfer to In the meantime, the working group (composed flow from two full shifts to one.

Canfor operations further afield. However, Mr. Singer of various local and provincial stakeholders) looking at “Today, we would really just like to acknowledge the had previously told The Pioneer that it is not always viwhat alternative products or value-added products could efforts of our Canal Flats employees and their profession- able for mill workers with families and homes and other be processed at the Canal Flats mill in the future, will alism as they worked safely through the closure period, ties to the valley to be able to pack up and move huncontinue to meet. a time that we know was difficult on everybody there,” dreds of kilometres away.

“We’re doing some good work (with the group). Canfor public affairs director Corinne Stavness told The “It’s going to have a negative impact on the people There’s nothing specific yet, but I’m really encouraged,” Pioneer. “After 100 years of sawmilling on that site, we of Canal Flats and indeed, the entire valley. Many of said Ms. Juras. regret that the fibre supply can no longer support a mill the (union) members reside in Canal Flats, Kimberley, Workers actually ran the last log through the sawmill there. We know this closure has been incredibly difficult Cranbrook and Invermere. These are workers with famion Monday, September 28th and the last board through on our employees and their families, as well as the com- lies and mortgages,” said Mr. Singer in the press release. the planer on Monday, October 5th. Since that time, munity, and we will continue to work to do what we can Continued on page 27 . . .

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• On Friday, November 6th at 3:45 a.m., Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment officers attended to the 1000 block of 13th Street in regard to a noise complaint. The parties involved co-operated and there were no further complaints.

• On Saturday, November 7th at 4:22 p.m., the detachment was made aware of a single-vehicle accident on Highway 93 in Kootenay National Park near Vermilion Crossing. The person phoning in on behalf of the driver advised there were no injuries and the vehicle was off the highway. A tow company was contacted for the driver and no police attendance required.

• On Sunday, November 8th at 12:25 a.m., a foot patrol in the town area resulted in the arrest of an intoxicated 23-year-old male from Invermere. It was learned that the male had outstanding warrants out of Calgary with numerous conditions on him. Calgary police were not willing to extend the warrant into British Columbia. The male has been charged with breaching his conditions.

• Police are presently investigating a crime spree that occurred in the early morning hours of Monday, November 9th. Three businesses in the area were tar-

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I’m into fiction! So, maybe we should just stick to the fishing. The three-year plan when I arrived in 2009 to work in the valley has stretched out to seven years. The people in our valley made it an easy decision to keep going. My last day of work will be March 4th, 2016, which will put me over 40 years with the Force. I have been fortunate to work half my career in the community of Golden and now here in the valley.

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New leg gives new freedom cost $16,000, which The War Amps paid for as well as every medical trip into Calgary, inA nine-year-old athlete cluding hotels and meals. in Fairmont is having the When Keira realized the time of her life thanks to The comfort and lightness of her War Amps. new leg she said: “I started Keira Neal had her right screaming!” She was ecstatic leg amputated as a toddler and starting running in circles. when diagnosed with cancer.

Executive director Doctors were able to perform Danita Chisholm said their a remarkable technique called organization “encourages a rotationplasty, which gives Champs to develop a posiher greater mobility than tive attitude towards their she would have otherwise. NEED FOR SPEED — Nine-year-old Keira Neal, of amputation and live to their The middle section of her leg Fairmont Hot Springs, has recently been fitted with a full potential. Keira’s deterwas removed and the lower new running leg which is making a world of difference mination and zest for life is section was rotated and reat- for this young athlete. who is a right leg amputee as a an inspiration to all.” tached to serve as a knee. An result of battling cancer.

Kiera — the youngest Photo submitted ankle flexes in the opposite person in North America to direction compared to a knee. The benefit is a functioning have a rotationplasty — is also getting into the movies. knee joint which allows running and jumping.

Her mom made a six-minute video for a surgeon who Keira has grown up using prosthetics to get around wants to show colleagues in Saudi Arabia how mobile and was accustomed to the weight of an artificial right this type of amputation can be. It can be seen online by leg. She was recently fitted with a new running leg that is searching “Keira Neal 2015” on YouTube. much lighter and Keira is happy with it.

Keira is also now doing a campaign with the Make-a“I like it because I can run a lot faster,” said Keira. Wish Foundation of Canada and the Warehouse One store.

And running is something Keira does a lot, along with Her older brother Ryan was in Radium one day and swimming, skating and hip hop. saw a girl go by who also has a rotationplasty. He chased Kiera is a member of The War Amps Child Ampu- after her and introduced her to his sister. Rayanne and tee (CHAMPS) Program, which makes her eligible to Keira have become good friends. In fact, Rayanne was receive financial assistance for artificial limbs and recre- at the prosthetic office for an appointment the day Keiational devices. Keira’s mom Daphne Neal recalls how ra got her running blade. When she saw Keira racing The War Amps have always been there for them. Their around the yard there, she wanted one too and had hers family was overwhelmed with the news of Keira’s diagno- within four weeks. Though Keira is five years younger, sis and what would be required in terms of time, money she inspired her friend. and procedures. Several different organizations were inDaphne reflected that The War Amps is a very impactvolved, but, according to Daphne, The War Amps are: ful organization, making a concrete difference for families. “bar none, the best… they don’t ask questions, just this is “We’re just really grateful for them,” she said. “Kids (their) mandate to help children play and compete with (who lose limbs to cancer or accidents) will live with that their peers. They make sure it happens without any stress for the rest of their life and want to be just like their peers or burden on the family.” and The War Amps will help them.”

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By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff Yet another application for judicial review against the Jumbo Glacier Resort concept has fallen by the wayside.

In her 20-page report, Supreme Court judge Grace Choi handily dismisses the points on which the EcoSociety’s challenge rests, and further dismisses the court cases the EcoSociety used as examples of precedent to further promote its arguments, one that were municipality-related decisions made by the Ontario Superior Court.

Basically, she faults the EcoSociety for incorrect interpretation of the law, in black and white terms.

According to Choi, all the decisions made by the province that led to eventually incorporating Jumbo Glacier resort were done in full compliance with the Local Government Act. In her mind, the LGA is the baseline, clearly authorizing that a municipality with no residents can be incorporated without elections in order to set the foundation for a future ski resort community.

While she notes that amendments were made to the LGA to allow for resort developments like Jumbo prior to its incorporation, she doesn’t scrutinize the “raison d’être” for these amendments nor does the EcoSociety ask her she to. Choi also makes a point of clarifying what the EcoSociety is not arguing for, as if to excuse herself from those points she does not have to consider, such as whether or not the Constitution is being contravened in the incorporation decision. While the province’s assertion that the principle of parliamentary sovereignty gives it authority to incorporate a municipality without residents still stands, even though local governments across B.C. unanimously disagree, the jury is still out on whether a scaled-back resort that doesn’t trigger an environmental assessment still warrants municipality status.

Three men on a porch, 1908 In this image dated 1908, Jack Taynton, Oswald McGuiness and Alex Ritchie are seated on a porch. Mr. McGuiness and Mr. Ritchie are enjoying their pipes. If you have any more information, email us at info@columbiavalleypioneer. com.

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Correction

The Silver Strings will not be playing during Light Up, as was reported in last week’s Pioneer on page 16 in the article “Invermere Light Up changes for 2015.” You can catch their performance at the JA Laird Elementary School Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 17”.

Former arena employee needs help Dear Editor: The family of Alan Hann is hosting a Silent Auction at the Saturday, November 28th Columbia Valley Rockies game. Alan is a 40-year-old local man needing a double lung transplant. In the near future, he will need to be living in Edmonton, Alta., awaiting his turn for a chance to live a full life again as he has a genetic disease called Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Disorder. He will need close to $20,000 as he will be an outpatient in Edmonton six weeks prior to the surgery. After the surgery, he will spend four weeks in the hospital then, once discharged, he will spend another six weeks as an outpatient, remaining in Edmonton. A family member or loved one must remain in Edmonton prior to, during and after the surgery.

The Rockies owner and coaches were kind enough to let us squeeze in on their hockey game night due to Alan’s support, volunteer time and many years of being an arena employee, which he gave up last year when he was no longer able to work.

This will be a great, fun night out to support the Rockies and bid on a fantastic array of silent auction items. Cash or cheques will be accepted. Thanks in advance for your support and participation. There is also a bank account set up in Alan Hann’s name at Kootenay Savings Credit Union.

For further info or to donate, please call Ken Hann at 250-341-3383 or email justforu@telus.net.

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LETTERS

Donate to Santa’s stash Dear Editor:

You’ve probably heard the rumour…?

Santa is storing all his presents for the Columbia Valley’s children at Real Storage this year!

So, we, with some help from the elves at the Columbia Valley Christmas Bureau, have decided to help Santa out a little by collecting toys and goodies for some of the less fortunate children in the valley.

Anyone interested in contributing,

please drop off new or very gently used gift items (ie. clothing, toys, treats, educational materials, etc.) at Real Storage in Windermere by Tuesday, December 15th so they can be added to Santa’s secret stash. Food items and warm clothes are always welcome too, Santa will make sure they get to the organizations in the valley that distribute them.

With gratitude, Windermere Real Storage

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Trade deal stinks for Canada Dear Editor: One of the last so-called “trade deals” that Harper signed onto is the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). This deal is NOT a trade deal; rather it is simply a deal to give large corporations, mostly American, unfettered access and control over our economy.

Jim Balsillie, founder of Research In Motion (maker of Blackberry), has spoken out against the deal, calling it “the worst thing that the Harper government has done for Canada.” Balsillie went on to say that “10 years from now, we’ll call that signature the worst thing in policy that Canada’s ever done.”

Ralph Nader, consumer advocate in the U.S., calls the TPP “the most

brazen corporate power grab in American history.”

This deal cannot be modified to make it acceptable. It gives too much power to corporations, effectively allowing them to overrule sovereign government decisions. Dispute resolution under the TPP is not carried out by sovereign states. Rather, it is conducted by a three-member corporate secret tribunal, the decisions of which, unbelievably, cannot be contested by national governments.

This is not democracy. This is corporate greed.

The new International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland, who was named to cabinet the day before the secretly Continued on page 8 . . .

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How to Help Someone Who Is Grieving Is someone you know grieving the loss of a loved one? Are you uncertain about what to do or say? Join us for an evening that will help you to understand what they are going through and how you can best support them as they move through the grieving process.

Monday, November 9, 7-8:30 Brisco Community Centre Thursday, November 12, 7-8:30, Radium Hot Springs Senior’s Hall Sunday, November 15, 2-3:30 Invermere Veterans Hall at the Legion Tuesday, November 17, 7-8:30 Canal Flats Community Centre Thursday, November 19, 7-8:30 Fairmont Hot Springs Smoking Waters Café Event is Free • Tea and Cookies will be served For More Info Please Contact: Maria Kliavkoff, Executive Director info@hospicesocietycv.com • 250-688-1143 Proud sponsor of Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley

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The Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley is a non-profit organization that provides assistance to families in need over Christmas. Everyone should be able to celebrate the season without the added stress and financial burden that often comes with it, so each family is provided a grocery gift card, a small box of “goodies” and a gift for children aged 12 and under. In order to do this, the generous support of Columbia Valley community is needed. There are a variety of ways you can help: 1. Sponsor an individual or family (or families) at a cost of $75-$200/ family depending on the family size. This means you provide the funds to cover the cost of the grocery gift card and also assemble a wrapped gift box of goodies (shoe-box size). If you are unable to assemble the gift box, there is an option to provide an additional $25 to cover that cost.

2. Make a flat donation to the Christmas Bureau.

3. If you are not able to provide funds to cover the cost of the grocery certificate but you want to help, you may choose to donate a box of “goodies”.

4. Donate any items that would be suitable to enclose in a gift box, such as candy, baking, toothbrushes, soaps, dish/face cloths, games, puzzles, crayons, coloring books, scratch tickets, homemade items, etc. These items will then be used by the volunteers to make “goodie” boxes for any unsponsored families.

5. Visit one of the Angel trees at Dairy Queen, Fields or Home Hardware, pick up a tag and purchase a gift for a child. Return wrapped and labeled gifts to the store by December, 14th.

Email cvcb@shaw.ca or call Angie at 250-342-2611 to advise how you would like to support or if you have any questions.

If you are a family in need of support over the Christmas season, registration forms are available at The Family Dynamix Association (Family Resource Ctr), Ministry of Children and Family Development, the Employment Centre and the Canal Flats Food Bank or email cvcb@shaw.ca. Find us on Facebook.

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New cadets wanted for local program

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The Army Cadets are actively seeking new members here in the valley.

“It’s a great program. I’d really recommend it for anybody. You learn so much, especially about organizing teams and leadership,” said local cadet Gavin Van Urk. “It really sets you up for the future.’

Gavin has been in the Cadet program for years and is set to graduate out of it in a few months time. He has no plans to go on to the military, which is not uncommon.

SKILLED SURVIVORS — The local Army Cadets are seeking new particiLocal Cadets Parent Support Compants, who will learn a wide array of skills from orienteering and first aid to mittee member Cal Bjorgan told The camping and physical fitness through the program.

Photo submitted Pioneer that many people assume being Army Cadet League and the Air Cadet League, so there in the Army Cadets has a heavy miliis no cost at all to take part in the programs, but parents tary aspect, which is not entirely the case.

“The only military part of it is the uniform really,” and cadets must help with fundraising efforts to cover the said Mr. Bjorgan. “It’s more about meeting new friends, expenses of accommodation, equipment and training.

There are more than 58,000 cadets across Canada leaning new skills, and learning to be a good citizen. The (participants must be at least 12 years old) in the Sea main objective is leadership development. In many ways, it is much like the Boy Scouts or Girl Guides programs.” Cadet, Army Cadet and Air Cadet programs.

As Mr. Bjorgan emphasized, there is no obligation The Army Cadet Program is particularly well-suited to the Upper Columbia Valley, with plenty of out- for cadet program participants to continues on to join door activities, including hiking, orienteering, summer the Canadian Forces as adults, and the leadership and camps, first-aid training, learning survival skills, music, skills developed during the program can be helpful in many different potential career paths. sports, camping, marching and parades.

To learn more, call 1-800-627-0828 or visit The federal Department of National Defence funds the Cadet programs along with the civilian Navy League, www.cadets.ca. . . . ‘Trade’ from page 7 negotiated treaty was finally made public, reiterated Prime Minister Trudeau’s statement that the Liberals believe in trade. However, she also noted that the deal was negotiated by the Conservative government and that she wanted to hear Canadians’ opinions on the deal. She said the Liberal government will have

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By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff If you’ve always wanted to be a star, your dream might have a chance of coming true this Christmas season, right here in the Columbia Valley.

The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce (CVCC), Imagine Invermere, The Pioneer and The Valley Echo are offering the first-ever Christmas Star Shopping Spree.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with both newspapers and with Imagine Invermere on this initiative making the campaign affordable for most if not all our valley retailers,” said CVCC executive director Susan Clovechok. “Participating retailers do not have to be members of the chamber to participate.”

Similar to shopping spree contests offered by the Invermere Valley Echo in years past, each participating retailer will have ballots and a ballot box in store. When shopping at their favourite retailers, contest participants can fill out and drop their ballots in the boxes, which enters them into the shopping spree contest (anyone can enter to win; no purchase necessary). The other way to enter is to write your name and phone number on a receipt from a participating business and send a photo of it to the CVCC at shop@cvchamber.ca.

Each week, a draw for a $50 gift certificate (redeem-

able at any of the participating businesses) will take place.

Make sure you start your Christmas shopping early, because on December 1st, there will be a draw for $500 in gift certificates redeemable at any participating retailer (maximum redemption of $150 per retailer; not redeemable for cash).

After that, weekly draws will continue until December 18th when all the names go back into the draw for a chance to win the grand prize — a $1,000 Christmas Star Shopping Spree. But take note, the last day to enter the contest is December 18th. And then make sure you’re free on Monday, December 21st because that’s the date of the $1,000 Christmas Star Shopping Spree the lucky winner will get to enjoy.

The only catch is you have to spend the $1,000 in one hour of shopping! (Travel time between businesses not included.)

“All ballots will be put into the main draw that will take place December 18th for a shopping spree worth $1,000 to be used at participating stores,” said Pioneer advertising consultant Amanda Nason. “Even if you’ve won a weekly prize or the December 1st prize, you still get put in for the main draw.”

The contest starts today Friday, November 13th.

“Cassy Campbell has created a brand for us — ‘Christmas Star’ — and each participating retailer will display the image in their store window so that they can be instantly recognized,” said Mrs. Clovechok. “We hope Christmas Star will become a holiday tradition throughout the valley!”

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CITIZEN SCIENTIST — Ian Dewey records identified waterbirds on Lake Windermere on October 15th as part of the fall Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey. Photo submitted

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By Dorothy Isted Special to The Pioneer There are over 600 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) in Canada and over 10,000 worldwide. Surprisingly, the Columbia Valley Wetlands are not included in this official list.

Rachel Darvill, program manager for the Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey, intends to change that. IBA classification is important because it encourages legal designation for conservation, influences landuse planning and decision-making, allows for the collection of data and increases tourism around birding.

Ms. Darvill, who holds a master of science in environmental management, has lived in the Parson area for the past 15 years. She has done elephant research in Tanzania, studied sea turtles in tropical islands, and worked at Triangle Island, British Columbia’s largest seabird island.

The recently completed Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey was the first of a five-year endeavour and she is happy with the results. She said it was “overwhelmingly successful… and we gathered an incredible amount of data.”

Over 35,000 birds have been counted at 70 sites so far and data is still coming in.

Statistics on waterbirds in the valley were last collected in the 1960s and 1970s, and a population comparison — which is one of the long-term goals of the survey — has never been done. A number of local organizations are involved including the Windermere District Farmer’s Institute,

the Lake Windermere Ambassadors and the Wings Over the Rockies bird festival.

The question they want answered is: what can be done to conserve, maintain and enhance areas that have been identified as important for migrating birds?

Ms. Darvill said another one of the goals is to have citizen-science partnerships, engaging Columbia Valley residents in a way that builds increased appreciation and recognition for birds in the Columbia Wetlands.

“We were really surprised by the number of people who wanted to participate in the surveys,” she said. “It was fantastic, but ended up being a challenge as there were twice as many as anticipated. It was a great problem to have.”

Both the spring and fall migrations happened early this year. In the spring, there was little they could do given the difficulty of moving the survey dates when using volunteers. They planned for the possibility of an early migration this fall and added an earlier additional survey, which proved useful.

For the fall survey, they had about 75 people, including 25 students from Golden Secondary School surveying between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on October 14th.

There wasn’t time to recruit or train other schools for the project, but there are plans to do this over the next four years.

Ms. Darvill also wants to get local First Nations involved with educational or engagement opportunities.

Anyone wanting more information can contact her at 250-344-5530 or rachel@wildsight.ca.

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What’s Happening in the Columbia Valley

Music • visual arts • dining • Bar Scene • entertainment • performance ARTS RAISE THE WOOF

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CHRISTMAS MARKET

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Getting down on guitar Jordan Welbourne is coming to the Hoodoo Lounge & Grill on Friday, November 20th as part of a blues-rock trio that promises a roller coaster of a show. Turn to page 15 to learn more.

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Laugh and dine for a companion cause

By James Rose Special to The Pioneer The very popular Raise the Woof fundraiser event hosted by the Invermere Companion Animal Network (ICAN) is making its return Friday, November 20th at the Invermere Community Hall. For the past three years, the show has sold out and is already fast approaching a similar result.

Raise the Woof is a stand-up comedy event that works with animal shelters and rescue groups across Canada and the United States to help raise much-needed funding.

Last year, ICAN raised close to $13,000 net of expenses through the event.

For this year, “we hope to break the $15,000 threshold,” said ICAN president, Melanie Remple.

The money raised will go towards the eventual construction of a new rescue and adoption facility, the location of which has yet to be determined.

As for the evening itself, Anne Riches will be returning to cater a delicious buf-

fet, both a live and silent auction will occur, and ICAN’s signature game, Scoop the Poop, will be featured.

It is the comedy, however, that makes this evening hard to forget. Comedians Alex Fortin, Travis Nelson and headliner Cash Levy will be performing their distinct brand of comedy that will be sure to stir up a few giggles!

ICAN is a registered non-profit animal rescue with charitable status, serving Invermere and surrounding districts in the Columbia Valley.

All of the organization’s workers are volunteers who attend to the needs of the companion animals in their care.

“For the night of the Raise the Woof, we have as many as 20 volunteers working,” said Mrs. Remple.

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

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

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

Friday, November 13th • CBAL presents Baby Goose, early literacy activities for babies and their caregivers at the Invermere Library.

Every Friday in November.

• Christmas Star Shop Local Program starts. Weekly draw for $50 in gift certificates. Dec 1st draw for $500 in gift certificates and an 1 hour $1000 shopping spree drawn on Dec 18th.

• 6:30 p.m: Pork Rib Dinner at the Invermere Legion.

Reservations recommended. Call 250-342-9517 Meat Draw and 50/50.

• 7 p.m.: Invermere Under the Stars presents a panel discussion with an audience Q&A to follow, at David Thompson Secondary School theatre. Admission by donation. Two or more speakers, visuals and fun, including close up information on space probes.

• 7 p.m.: Jam Night and Benefit for the Edge Youth Centre at the Edgewater Legion Hall. Admission by donation, no charge for musicians, kids welcome until 8 p.m. Silent Auction and games.

Saturday, November 14th • Preschool story time at the Invermere Library. 11 a.m.. Join us for stories and a craft every Saturday in November.

• 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Craft and Home Business Sale at Canal Flats Civic Centre. Crafts, baking, knitting and more. Lunch available. Call 250-349-5447 for more information.

• 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Artym Gallery shows The Big Show of Little Paintings by Gallery Artists exhibition until December 24th.

• 7:30 p.m.: CV Rockies vs. Chase Heat at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

• Veen Family’s 25th Anniversary of Ownership of Black Forest Restaurant. 1990 prices on special menu from November 15 - 21. Reservations are highly recommended. 250-342-9417.

• 2 - 3:30 p.m.: Hospice Society information night: How to help someone who is grieving, at the Invermere Veterans Hall at the Legion. For more information email info@hospicesocietycv.com or call 250-688-1143.

• 6 p.m.: CV Rockies vs. Kimberley Dynamiters at Canal Flats Arena.

• 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Painting Party at Mr.V’s Grill. $70. Enjoy a gourmet lunch and paint like a inspired master. Register at patyesh@gmail.com or by calling 403-519-8268.

• 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Curling Rink.

• 6 p.m. Zinio & Indieflix Workshop at the Invermere Library. Learn how to download magazines and stream movies for free with your library card.

• 7 - 8:30 p.m.: Roller Derby/Skating Info Night! Get info on Learn to Skate program and Killer Rollbots, at the Invermere Community Hall.

Monday, November 16th

Thursday, November 19th

• 2 p.m.: Genealogy Group at Columbia Gardens Coffee Private Dining Room. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month.

• 7 p.m.: Canal Flats Civic Centre Bingo and door prizes. For more information 250-349-5447.

• 7 p.m.: Lake Windermere District Lions Club meetings every 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at CVCC/Lions Hall Highway 93/95, Invermere.

Contact 250-345-0171.

• 7:30 p.m.: Andrea Superstein presents a unique musical experience with her blend of early and contemporary jazz at Pynelogs. Tickets $20, $10 for students, available at Pynelogs and Tiffany’s Thredz.

More information www.andreasuperstein.com.

• Pre-school story time at the Invermere Library. Join us for stories and a craft. 10:30 a.m. every Thursday.

• Drop-in Lego Club at the Invermere Library. 3:30 – 4:30. every Thursday. Kids under 9 should be accompanied by an adult.

• 7 - 8:30 p.m.: Hospice Society information night: How to help someone who is grieving, at the Fairmont Hot Springs Smoking Waters Cafe. For more information email info@hospicesocietycv.com and call 250-688-1143.

Sunday, November 15th

Tuesday, November 17th • 5:30 - 7 p.m.: Family Harvest Roast Beef Dinner at Christ Church Trinity, 110 7th Ave, Invermere.

Everyone Welcome. $15/adults, $5/children (12 & under). Reservations recommended. Call 250-3426644 for tickets.

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

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

• 7:30 p.m.: Jumbo Creek Conservation Society AGM at David Thompson Secondary School.

• 7 - 8:30 p.m.: Hospice Society information night: How to help someone who is grieving, at the Canal Flats Community Centre. For more information email info@hospicesocietycv.com or call 250-688-1143.

Wednesday, November 18th • 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 18: Breastfeeding Mamas support group meets at the Invermere Library.

Friday, November 20th • Junior Spiel: November 20 - 22. Open to children 8+. $100 entry, includes dinner on Saturday night. To register email invermerecurling@shaw.ca or call 250342-3315.

• 6 p.m.: ICAN Raise the Woof Stand Up Comedy Show & Dinner at the Invermere Community Hall.

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• 7:30 p.m.: CV Rockies vs. Golden Rockets at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

Saturday, November 21st • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Handmade Market at Windermere Community Hall. Fabric Art, Crocheting, Ceramic Jewelry, Duct Tape Wallets, Quilting, Beaded Jewelry, Up-Cycled Plastic, Christmas Decorations, Home Décor, Felted Wool, Candy, Woodwork, Soap, Baking, Doll clothes, Needlework, and more.Free admission, door prizes, concession featuring featuring Fry Bread and Indian Tacos.This is a fundraiser for the ?Akisq’nuk Elders Group attending the Annual BC Elders Gathering in the Summer of 2016.

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Christmas-specific store opens

By James Rose Special to The Pioneer The spirit of Christmas and the holidays has a way of descending upon us midway through the fall season, reminding everyone that the most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner.

And Brewer’s Marketplace at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort has already been transformed into a magical Christmas Marketplace to cater to customers as the only Christmas retail store in the valley.

Despite it being a small shop, 4,000 Christmas lights have been hung around the store to make it a truly unique retail experience for this holiday season.

Shoppers can find a variety of Christmas-related items such as ornaments, giftware, home-baked goods (pre-orders also available for those too busy to cook) that are perfect as gifts for the whole family and will inspire even the Grinchiest of Grinchs.

The shop will also host cookie decorating sessions between 10 a.m. and noon from December 26th to 28th.

“We encourage everyone in the valley to come visit and see lots of unique gift ideas,” said Fairmont Hot Springs Resort director of sales and marketing Nancy Hetherington.

The valley’s newest Christmas retail wonderland is open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily and will remain in Christmas mode until January 4th.

CATERING TO CHRISTMAS — Brewer’s Marketplace in Fairmont has transformed into a holiday shopping mecca for the Christmas season.

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Panorama SnowCards return

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Panorama Mountain Resort’s ever-popular SnowCards are back on sale again, and are an even better deal than last year.

The cards, which offer three days of skiing at Panorama for $149 and discounts on any lift ticket sales beyond those three days, have long been a favourite with locals.

This season, that discount on the additional lift tickets for SnowCard holders will be $20 per ticket instead of the $15 per ticket it’s been in the past.

“The new thing last year was there were no blackout days, so you could use the cards any time you wanted, including during Christmas break and spring break, and there will again be no blackout days this year,” said Panorama marketing manager

Scott Morgan. “It is the best lift ticket deal we’ve got going and we do sell a significant amount of them.”

In past years, discounted lift tickets for Panorama Mountain Resort could be purchased at Costco outlets, but that deal is no longer running this year, which cements the SnowCards as the most affordable way to ski at the resort, Mr. Morgan said.

The ski season is still a few weeks away, but it is already shaping up to be a good one for Panorama, with plenty of snow falling up top and many visitors already booked, “We’ve had strong international prebooked business,” said Mr. Morgan. “We’re making snow like crazy. On top of that, we just had another 20 centimetres (of natural snow) fall on top, which means we’ve had 50 centimetres of snow on the summit so far.”

Panorama’s opening day is set for Friday, December 11th.

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Wings Over the Rockies

Inspiring voice Immediately following a performance with New York Lyric Opera Theatre in Manhattan, Savannah Bisset performed in Invermere last Friday with the Bisset Singers, led by her father Chuck Bisset.

The choir’s young soprano singers were motivated by Ms. Bisset’s skills as a professional soprano. Left to right are Jada Heywood, Mya Robinson, Chuck and Savannah Bisset, Meghara Walsh, Avery Nowicki, Virginia Hamstead and Olivia Kochorek. Photo submitted

Annual General Meeting Wednesday, November 25th at 4:30 p.m.

Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Everyone welcome.

Canal Flats Civic Centre

Craft & Home Business Sale Saturday, November 14th 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Crafts, baking, jewellery, and more. Lunch available.

Call 250-349-5447 for information.

Hoodoo hosting blues-rock

By James Rose Special to The Pioneer On Friday, November 20th, Jordan Welbourne is performing at the Hoodoo Lounge & Grill. Mr. Welbourne is a Saskatoon-based blues-rock guitarist and will be joined by Mike Stankowski on bass guitar, and Dylan Smith on drums. His music has been described as “blending the soulful melodies of blues with the attack and attitude of the guitar heroes of the ‘70s and 80s.”

This will be Mr. Welbourne’s first show in the valley as part of his band’s first-ever Western Canada tour. The band is also working on an upcoming album slated for release in January 2016, featuring the new single “Rattlesnake Jake.”

Listeners can check out a few more of Mr. Welbourne’s tracks on CBC Music (“Reach Out” is recommended).

Live performance, however, is what Jordan lives for.

“With the type of music that we play (blues-rock), there is lots of opportunity for improvisation and so playing live lends itself perfectly,” he said.

For Mr. Welbourne’s performances, the objective is to invoke in the audience an emotional response.

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And when he is convinced the crowd has been won over, “there is no better feeling,” said Mr. Welbourne.

Counting artists such as Gary Clark Jr., Slash, the late BB King, and John Mayer among his many influences, Mr. Welbourne’s music (especially when improvising) showcases subtleties from a wide range of varying genres.

Trained originally as an opera singer, it wasn’t until his late teens that he picked up the guitar, “and since then, I haven’t looked back,” Mr. Welbourne commented.

He recently had the pleasure of taking a live performance workshop from renowned Nashville-based live music producer Tom Jackson (who counts The Band Perry and Taylor Swift as clients). Since then, Mr. Welbourne has placed a renewed emphasis on focus.

“By focusing on the audience and how they are reacting, on how my bandmates are grooving, this makes for a much better show and one where I have greater control over the outcome.”

The show will get underway at 9 p.m. and there is no cover charge. Band merchandise such as T-shirts, pins, and stickers will also be available. Visit www.jordanwelbourne.com to learn more.

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Culinary gem celebrates silver milestone years, sell it, and move onto something else. However, through circumstance, the family decided to keep the restaurant and continue offering its valued For the Veens, owning The Black customers outstanding Bavarian-inForest Restaurant is a family affair, and spired fare. it has been 25 years since Nicolaas and Nowadays, Jacqueline, along with Dragica first purchased the restaurant her husband Gaetan, manage the dayin 1990. to-day operations.

To mark the occasion, the “To be able to keep the restaurant Veens want to celebrate. From Sunin the family, we couldn’t be any luckiday, November 15th to Saturday, Noer,” said Nicolaas. vember 21st, The Black Forest will be What is the secret to the restaufeaturing a special menu of dishes, all offered at 1990 prices. rant’s continued longevity? “There is no one thing,” says Nicolaas. “Finding “We thought this would be a fun and keeping the right staff, working reway to celebrate and show our appreally hard, quality food and service, and ciation for all of our loyal customers, a certain ambience are all things that friends and family,” said Jacqueline, who go into making 25 years possible.” is Nicolaas and Dragica’s daughter and Nicolaas and Dragica would like the manager of the restaurant.

To give you an idea of 25 years’ BAVARIAN BLISS — The Black Forest Restaurant is offering a special menu at 1990 prices to to express a heartfelt “thank you” to all current and past loyal staff memworth of inflation, the restaurant’s very celebrate 25 years in business. The nostalgic pricing will run from November 15th to 21st.

Photo submitted bers: “We couldn’t have done it withpopular wiener schnitzel will be priced at half of its current price. The special menu will also feature dishes such as a goulash out you!”

Reservations are highly recommended for the celebratory week and can be done soup, black forest cake, and a variety of schnitzels.

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Rollbots seeking recruits

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff The valley’s fastest women on wheels are looking for new recruits to join the Invermere Killer Rollbots roller derby team.

Anyone of the female persuasion who is keen to learn how to skate is invited to check out what roller derby is all about at the Rollbots’ open house info night on Wednesday, November 18th.

“Roller derby is awesome. It is a unique community for women in our valley to get involved in an all-inclusive sports setting,” said Rollbots team captain Jess de Groot, who is known in the world of derby as “DeVotchka Thrash.”

If you’re 18 and over, and drawn to the full-contact world of quad skates, packs, blockers and jammers, or just want to find out what all these derby words mean, drop in to the Invermere Community Hall anytime between 7 and 8:30 p.m. to get info on learning to roller skate, joining the team, or becoming a referee or a volunteer. There will be skates to try on and a couple referees will be on hand to

talk about refereeing.

“We are also looking for anyone who wants to get involved with roller derby and/or the Rollbots in any capacity,” said Ms. de Groot.

No skill level is required — anyone who wants to get involved is welcome.

The team will start practicing twice a week in December.

“People only have to commit to once a week, but we strongly encourage new people to try to make both,” said Ms. de Groot. “That way they get better that much faster and will be ready when we start games in April.

The Rollbots will have about one game a month from April to July and the plan is to play lower level teams.

“The key is that people don’t need any experience with roller skating, roller derby or even sports in general. As long as they want to learn! We will teach anyone everything they need to know.”

For more information on the Killer Rollbots, email thekillerrollbots@gmail. com or check out their “Killer Rollerbots” Facebook page.

Ladies Night Tuesday, November 17th 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Deck the halls with friends and shopping at Invermere Home Hardware Come enjoy a girl’s night out filled with friends, shopping, and great deals.

Gift Bags for the first 50 ladies.

Plenty of great door prizes, samples, demonstrations, snacks, and beverages. **In order to be entered into our grand prize draw we ask that you bring or purchase an unwrapped present valued at $25 or under.

These gifts will go towards the Christmas Bureau and their Angel Tree Program**

Remember Join Give Thank you for your generous support of the 2015 Poppy Campaign Windermere District Branch 71

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The Regional District of East Kootenay serves 56,000 permanent residents and about 30,000 seasonal residents.

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Reporting to the Engineering Services Manager, the Senior Operator works out of the Columbia Valley office located just outside of Invermere and is responsible for supervising RDEK Operators and servicing of water and wastewater systems.

Your qualifications include: • Progressive experience (minimum two years) maintaining water and wastewater utilities, preferably in a local government setting.

• Supervisory and/or management experience.

• Class I and II Water Treatment and Water Distribution Operator Certificates.

• Class I and II Wastewater Collection and Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificates.

• British Columbia Driver’s Licence.

• Thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of water and sewer systems and applicable government regulations.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, developers, external agencies, staff, and the general public.

The RDEK offers a great work environment and an attractive total compensation package, which includes a competitive salary, excellent benefits, a modified work week and learning opportunities. This is a permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) Union position with a starting salary of $5,104 per month ($33.65/hr) and a salary increase to $5,359 ($35.33/hr), after successful completion of a 6-month probationary period.

If you are interested in joining an organization with a reputation of being a great place to work, and you possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we invite you to submit a resume and cover letter, with references, no later than Friday, December 4, 2015 to: Lori Engler, Human Resources Manager Email: hr@rdek.bc.ca [MS Word format or PDF] Please quote: ENG-12 Visit our website (www.rdek.bc.ca) for the complete job description and information about the RDEK. We thank all who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The RDEK is committed to reducing our environmental impact so will run this competition as a paperless process.

Please submit your application via email.

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Representative government Fresh old ideas

By Arnold Malone Pioneer Columnist Prior to the election, I attended the all-candidates forum sponsored by the local Chambers of Commerce. Near the end of the evening, a question was put as follows: “If you are elected, will you represent the views of your constituents or follow the party line?”

Four candidates giving four responses, all expressing that they all would stand foursquare with the views of their constituents. Well now — good luck!

It is easy to understand why the four responded as they did. Their answers likely reflected their perceived expectation of what the audience wished to hear. Such responses, however, degrade their leadership. A representative is far more than the mere gathering of opinions and then echoing them in another place. Leadership requires digging and scratching through the best of information

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and then doing what is right.

Edmund Burke (1729-1797), a British MP, an oftenquoted British statesman, orator and political thinker, established many standards for the British parliamentary system.

Burke once stated, “Your representative owes you not just his industry, but (also) his judgment; and he betrays instead of serving you if he sacrifices it to your opinion.” Again, he is quoted as saying, “When leaders choose to make themselves bidders at an auction of popularity, their talents in the construction of state will be of no service.”

In short, a representative must listen and hear, but in the end, she/he must, from their abundant sources, exercise judgment in the best interests of the whole.

Governments can, and do, go against public opinion for the advantage of a nation.

The United States should do just that with regard to gun safety. In Canada, it was Lester Pearson’s determination that gave Canadians two of our greater sources for national pride: a distinctive Canadian flag and a national health care system. He did that against the grain of an angry public. Ironically, both initiatives were widely embraced one year after passage.

Doctors had expressed their fear of being doomed to the status of a civil servant. Their lobby was loud and sustained, but the Canada Health Act passed. Following the Second World War, Canadians still held a strong bond with England and the Union Jack. Any signal that we might put distance between us was considered a slight against the mother country. However, today when we whip the Americans in hockey, we proudly hoist the Canadian flag and honk through the streets.

Prime ministers Diefenbaker, Mulroney, Chrétien and Martin have all taken unpopular initiatives, but with the intent of a better Canada. When did such leadership start?

Sir John A. MacDonald’s railway through the wilderness of Canada was unpopular. Why would Atlantic Canada, Quebec and Ontario want to be taxed for a railroad to a place with hardly any people? Nevertheless, British Columbia is now a province and not a state of the USA. The role of a Member of Parliament is to make sure the views of his/her constituents are woven into the fabric of consideration, but leadership requires vision, research and doing what is right.

A constituency is not a single-minded place. Your opinion needs to be balanced with many opinions. Both you and I can think of many issues that will divide a oncefriendly living room into pools of division.

Your MP has resources and he/she must use their intelligence, energy and courage to do what is right for the long haul. Just trying to be popular is wobbly-kneed leader. What is essential is a vision for a better tomorrow with the energy to make things happen.

When an MP tries to average a district’s opinion, that averaging can achieve a level no higher than mediocrity.

Leadership, by definition, requires that a representative be beyond the level of average. They should seek excellence.

Arnold Malone served as MP for Alberta’s Battle River and Crowfoot ridings from 1974 through 1993. He retired to Invermere in 2007.

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My beliefs: do they serve or enslave me? Remembrance

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etaphysical usings

By Tammy Stehr Pioneer Columnist

“But I have tried thinking good thoughts and still I do not get what I want. That doesn’t really work!”

I have heard this many times and chances are that it is true. The reason why has to do with our beliefs. They are a product of our perception of experience mixed with what our parents taught us. They play a credible role in our reality. How many times have you said to yourself: “I knew that would happen… ” It happened because that is what you believed would happen.

Practising focus of thought on what you truly want may start with some vacillation. Maybe the thought patterns go like this: “I really want a new car, I really want

a new car… but I probably won’t get a new car, new cars cost a lot of money and I don’t have a lot of money so I likely could not pay for a new car anyway.”

If we understand that the Law of Attraction gives us what we ask for, then really, what we are asking for is not to get a new car, because they are expensive, hard to pay for and cost too much money.

Focusing thought is a simple concept, yet its execution is not so simple. It requires practice, patience, forgiveness and diligence.

You cannot wish for a new car, but then tell yourself all the reasons why you won’t get a new car and still expect to be successful. What you predominantly spend time thinking about is what you will continuously experience.

A tipping of the thoughts more toward what you wish for also has to do with what you believe you deserve. If you don’t believe you deserve a new car then likely you will

not be able to manifest one.

This is where examining our beliefs comes in. They have been created and instilled over a lifetime, so how can these beliefs be shifted?

Practice, practice, practice.

Start with something that you can believe in, then work your way up to what it is that you want.

“I really want a new car, I really want a new car, new cars cost a lot of money, but I have saved some money and I can afford a new car, I can afford a new car, I deserve a new car… ” Succeeding with small steps that are believable to you will help you believe in yourself. Believe you can do it and you will. This is often evident in children’s shows, books and fairy tales. It’s really not a wonder why.

Tammy does spiritual counselling and healing through Reiki, Transformational and Alchemic techniques.

She is finishing her Bachelor of Metaphysical Sciences and plans to do a Master’s in the near future. Contact her at tammystehr@gmail.com.

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (RFEOI)

Prequalification of Proponents – General Contractor Columbia Valley Community Facility

Prequalification of Proponents ‐ Project Management Services Columbia Valley Community Facility

The District of Invermere invites submissions for Expressions of Interest / Pre‐Qualifications of Proponents for the construction of a new multi‐purpose community facility. This is not a request for tenders or proposals.

The District of Invermere invites submissions for Expressions of Interest / Pre‐Qualifications of Proponents with experience in providing Project Management Services to oversee construction and commissioning of a new multi‐purpose community facility. This is not a request for tenders or proposals.

The interested Contractors must demonstrate their ability in achieving a high standard of quality in the construction of the new facility and can demonstrate that the contractors have completed projects of similar nature, size and complexity that the proposed project may contain.

Requests for clarification are to be submitted by the Proponent to the District using the following methods: email, phone or hand delivered letter. Proponents are to utilize the CCDC Document 11 “Contractors Qualification Statement” as the basis for their submission. Requests for clarification must be submitted to the District within five (5) business days of the Expression of Interest Closing Time and Date.

All proponent expression of interest statements and supporting documentation must be submitted in a sealed envelope, with “Request for Expression of Interest Pre‐Qualification of Proponents Columbia Valley Community Facility – General Contractors” prominently marked on the outside of the envelope. Submissions are to be received at the office of: Chris Prosser, Chief Administrative Officer District of Invermere 914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 The Expression of Interest Closing time and date is 2 p.m. local time on Thursday November 26, 2015. All submissions received in accordance with the foregoing will be reviewed, but the prequalification of proponents shall solely be at the discretion of the District of Invermere.

The interested Project Managers must demonstrate their ability in overseeing and managing the construction of the new facility and can demonstrate that the contractor has overseen projects of similar nature, size and complexity that this proposed project may contain.

Requests for clarification are to be submitted by the Proponent to the District using the following methods: email, phone or hand delivered letter. Proponents are to submit all relevant information that outlines their experience and past projects as required in the RFEOI under “Response Format and Criteria”. Requests for clarification must be submitted to the District within five (5) business days of the Expression of Interest Closing Time and Date.

All proponent expression of interest statements and supporting documentation must be submitted in a sealed envelope, with “Request for Expression of Interest Pre‐Qualification of Proponents Columbia Valley Community Facility – Project Management Services” prominently marked on the outside of the envelope. Submissions are to be received at the office of: Chris Prosser, Chief Administrative Officer District of Invermere 914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 The Expression of Interest Closing time and date is 2 p.m. local time on Thursday November 26, 2015. All submissions received in accordance with the foregoing will be reviewed, but the pre‐qualification of proponents shall solely be at the discretion of the District of Invermere.

Electronic submissions will not be accepted. Expressions of Interest submitted after the respective Closing Time and Date will not be accepted and will be returned unopened to the sender.

Electronic submissions will not be accepted. Expressions of Interest submitted after the respective Closing Time and Date will not be accepted and will be returned unopened to the sender.

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11th hour of 11th day of 11th month The Columbia Valley paid its respects on Remembrance Day at three different ceremonies on November 11th that took place in Canal Flats, Invermere and Edgewater. This page, clockwise, starting with RCMP Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac salutes the Cenotaph in Canal Flat after his last wreath-laying as a member of the police force as he is retiring in March 2016; Mya Walters reads “In Flanders Fields” for the Canal Flats ceremony (photos by Lizzie Midyette); local army cadets make their way to the Invermere Cenotaph and stand guard; the Invermere Remembrance Day procession makes it way to Cenotaph Park through downtown Invermere; of which World War veteran Jim Ashworth was a part; as well as local RCMP in Red Serge (photos by Katie Watt); representatives of various local organizations stand in a line during the memorial service with wreaths in hand (photo by Nicole Trigg).

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More scenes from the Invermere service including Japhy Hunt playing The Last Post; bagpiper Pieter Jansen saluting the Cenotaph; Shuswap Band elder Frank Sam, who is a Second World War veteran, assisted in his wheelchair by Shuswap chief Barb Cote; and the Invermere procession leaving Cenotaph Park (photos by Nicole Trigg). Winter came early for the Edgewater service, which took place later in the day at 4 p.m. (photos by Dean Midyette).

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Legal case against Jumbo municipality dismissed

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The West Kootenay EcoSociety’s legal petition against the creation of Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality was dismissed earlier this week by the B.C. Supreme Court.

In the long-running case, which was first filed more than two years ago and was eventually heard in court this past July, the EcoSociety’s lawyers argued that the provincial Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and the Lieutenant Governor in Council exercised discretion (in incorporating the mountain resort municipality) in a way that contravenes the Local Government Act and Community Charter.

Supreme Court Judge Grace Choi disagreed, however, saying in her ruling (which

Your Local

was issued on Tuesday, November 10th) that in her view, while the Local Government Act furthers the ideals of community and democracy, certain sections of it also clearly intend to aid ski resort development — particularly the 2012 amendments to the act, which allowed for the incorporation of Jumbo.

“It seems to me that those amendments were specifically designed to facilitate the creation of pre-development, pre-resident resort municipalities that may be exempted from the normal voting requirements. Parliament’s intention is clear,” said Ms. Choi in the judgment. “The court should not interfere with a discretionary, policy-motivated decision such as this without clear reason to do so.”

The day after the ruling was issued, Nelson-based EcoSociety lawyer Judah Harrison expressed dissatisfaction.

“We are obviously disappointed with the result and we are disappointed that the Continued on page 29 . . .

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

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

Cheers to the Ministry of Highways for marking the white line in front of Canadian Tire but Jeers for painting it without properly cleaning the road first.

LOUD JEERS to the few truck drivers who still use their Jake brakes going down Forster Landing Rd. in Radium. LOUDER JEERS to the Village of Radium for not responding to resident’s complaints and for not enforcing their own bylaw prohibiting Jake brake usage in the village.

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

thank you Many thanks from EdgewaterRadium Hosp. Authority for all those who helped and attended our successful Halloween Tea The money board raffle first prize winner Lisa Niddrie, second prize winer Erna Bukovnik. Thanks to both of you for your donations and to all who supported us.

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to the Piccadilly Motel in Radium Hot Springs for looking so fine! Well done mate!

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Cheers to Mike the electrician who helped me out when I was having some crazy kiln/breaker problems!

Also Cheers to Collective Carpentry for helping me out late on a Saturday night!

Cheers to the ambulance drivers and to the hospital staff who took such good care of me on Friday.

Cheers to the employees at Canadian Tire who graciously invited me to look in their warehouse for soccer balls to put in the Christmas shoeboxes going overseas. And double Cheers for donating a pump to send along with them. Your generosity and great customer service is appreciated!

Cheers to our new osteopath Mark MacKenzie. I haven’t felt this good in months.

Cheers to the lady in the red Nissan truck who paid for my breakfast at Tim’s on November 5th. You made my week! I will pay it forward (behind?)

Cheers to Ginny and Bob for another amazing Halloween display at the Invermere Library. You are both “Spook”-tacular!

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Allan C Woelfle March, 24th 1929 - Nov. 22nd 2014 It’s been a year, sadly missed but never forgotten.

We know you are with all your loved ones and friends.

Bless your soul!

From all of your loving family.

LOUD CHEERS to the many truck drivers who do not use their Jake brakes going down Forster Landing Rd. in Radium. You are respecting the Village bylaw as well as showing consideration for the local residents. This also indicates that you do not have to rely on Jake brakes to be competent drivers.

Much appreciated!

Cheers to the local manufacturing company for expanding their business and creating new jobs for locals! Even if it meant burning slash piles for a week!

Cheers to Invermere Thrift Store Volunteers, you’re all amazing.

Also a BIG Cheers for getting my car started for me last Friday evening.

Your help was so appreciated.

Jeers to all the rich celebrities, NGOs and bureaucrats who will fly into Paris on our dollar for the Climate Conference. You should practice your climate religion at home with your own money.

Jeers to those responsible for allowing several slash piles being burned last Saturday on the east side of Windermere Lake. The wind was blowing very hard all day and night and the huge burning piles went way into the night. Why can’t these slash piles be opened to the public for a couple of weekends for those who collect wood for the winter and the remains be mulched and put to constructive use? My wood stove does not generate the risk of an out-of-control fire or the smoke pollution that these slash fires do!

CHEERS & JEERS

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

Cheers to Cst.Hennig for returning Cheers to Helen and all the staff car keys to our home after our first at Valley Fitness Centre for your encounter. Jeers to me for breaking continued great management of the law. Cheers to you for going out one of the best organizations in the of your way when you didn’t have valley! Keep up the great work and CHEERS &positive JEERSattitudes. to.

storage NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE

Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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

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commercial space Huge Cheers to Karen and Kevin (2 complete strangers) for delivering my dryer from the Blessings Thrift Store in Radium to the middle of the valley! As they were going for a drive anyway. No time for coffee and wouldn’t take any gas money.

Much appreciated, I don’t know what I would have done without you!

Cheers to the awesome lady who found my wallet at No Frills and tracked me down to return it. You took a lot of stress out of my day!

Cheers to the kind person who returned my unused book of stamps to the Post Office. Much appreciated.

Cheers to the East Kootenay Wine Festival at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort - fantastic selection of wines and local artisans & shops. Great event!

Jeers to the motor heads who apparently can’t read or choose to ignore the signs on our backcountry trails. Please respect the fact that most of the visitors to the high country obey the law and choose to do so on foot (even the wildlife).

Cheers to Nikki Dalke. We need good nurses like you.

Cheers to the helpful and friendly butchers at Sobeys.

Cheers to Wendy Booth, Area F Director - you are doing a great job!

Cheers to the Bottle Depot helpful and friendly staff.

Cheers to Norm Hendricks for his continued support and generous donation to the CORE Hunter Training Program!

Cheers to all the volunteers at the Thrift Shop who donate so much time to help people.

A BIG Cheers to Billy H from you know who for his Letter to the Editor regarding gas prices. I’ve been wondering the same thing myself. So, I guess it’s “shop local, except for gasoline.”

Cheers to the Summit Trail Makers for all of your fabulous work this past summer. Your efforts and hard work make our incredible “Back Yard” even more beautiful with improved access and trails.

Cheers to the Bisset Singers.

Delightful, young, inspiring. So enjoyable.

Cheers to Sarah at Circle Health from the Grandma who needed a hug. You are lovely.

Cheers to the valley for being an amazing place to live.

Cheers to the one in my life that is a total crab. You’re the best thing that has ever happened to me. Miss you!

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.

Character Heritage Building (Canterbury Flowers) 7th Ave. with access from 6th Ave. (Farmers Market) Prime retail ie Book store, Flower Shop. Call Tim 250-3411408.

Retail/Shop for sale: Two levels total 2700 sq. ft. Please call 250270-0216 or 250-270-0405 for more details.

For lease: 2,000 sq. ft. office and warehouse space. Located at #5 108 Industrial Road #2. Presently occupied by the Invermere Vet. Available Jan. 1st, 2016. Phone Leo at 250-342-1177.

Light Industrial Property in Edgewater for rent, lease, sale.

Covered shop space, power, watersummer/winter. On Highwaysplowed road. Call 250-347-9668.

shared accommodation Fairmont Rental: Large room for rent furnished. Very modern and clean. Laundry, cable TV, WiFi inc.

N/S, N/P. Avail. Dec. 1st. $500/mo.

250-342-5788.

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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.

For rent in Radium, 2-bdrm, 4 bath, ground level condo. Beautiful views, backs on to The Springs golf course. All appliances, fireplace, fully furnished. 2 car garage. N/S, N/P, references please. $1650/mo, call 250-342-3790.

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

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.

Local Electrical Contractor looking for 3rd or 4th year apprentice or Journeyman Electrician. Wage DOE on experience. Email resume to ekelectric@telus.net.

Invermere: 2-bdrm upper-level furnished suite with large yard.

Available Nov. 1st/Dec. 1st - April 30th. Close walk to downtown. N/S, N/P, W/D. $1000/mo + utilities, has woodstove, references required.

250-342-6605.

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 Nov. 1st.

Monthly rent depending on length of tenancy. 403-561-0111 or bobburk41@gmail.com.

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.

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

Make extra $$$ delivering phonebooks The BetterBook requires a responsible and reliable person(s) to deliver phonebooks to residences and businesses in the Columbia Valley. A reliable vehicle (van or covered pickup) is required and the ability to lift heavy bundles of phonebooks. This is a great way to earn extra $$$ or a great fundraiser! Contact Linda in our distribution department at 1-800663-8555.

For Rent Black Forest Heights, totally renovated, lower level, walkout suite. 2-bdrm, 1 bath, bright and spacious. N/P, utilities included, N/S, references please. $900/mo, ph. 250-342-3790.

Lower half up/down duplex, Invermere, 3-bdrm, private entrance, storage shed, 5 appliances, No smoking, no pets, $900/mo, includes water. Phone 403-651-0008.

House for rent Duplex for rent 2,090 sq. ft. at Radium, 7326 Copperhorn Drive, unfurnished, available immediately, 3-bdrm, 3 bath, $1,100/mo., no utilities. Contact Erick 587-216-4426, ecosierragolf@ gmail.com. Photos at Kijiji. Ad ID# 1110502867.

For rent in Invermere: 3-bdrm, 2 bath house, W/D, D/W, good central location, close to downtown and schools. Fenced back yard with chicken coop. $1350/mo. 250-3423790.

For rent in Wilmer. Small old and cozy house. $650/mo plus hydro.

250-342-6820.

Rustic log cabin with large yard, Invermere. Furnished, mature working individual, available immediately. 250-342-9636.

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

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

Canal Flats Condo, Jade Landing Development, 2 + 1 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 6 appliances, partially finished basement, 12 minutes to Fairmont, $750/mo + Utilities.

Available December 1st. Contact Mike at 403-804-6937 or email mike.sackett@optiema.com.

mobile home For Rent: Mobile Home lot #13 in Williams Trailer Park, Windermere.

Phone 250-342-9390.

misc. for sale 2 yr. old king size bed with 2 duvet covers, shams and 2 pairs of sheets and mattress pad. 250-341-3541.

FIREWOOD: Available 7 days a week.

Visit www.horizonridgeranch.com to click on our contact form, email mkranch@xplornet.com or call/text 250-688-0143. Stock up, be prepared, stay warm. :)

fitness FALL BACK INTO YOGA at the Radium Hot Springs.

Tuesdays and Thursdays Starting November 10th. Call Pleiades Spa & Wellness to reserve your spot 250-347-2288 today!

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

250-342-5102

For sale 5 horsepower, 21” Yard Works snow thrower. Used 4 times, $150. 250-341-5281.

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

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

4 Blizzak Bridgestone winter tires, 255/35R19. Used half a season, like new. $1,200, 250-342-1736 or 250-342-7016.

Shannon’s Blinds & Designs

firewood Support Rockies Hockey firewood.

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

FIR FIREWOOD: Dry, split and delivered. $220/cord, call or text 250-270-0366.

Firewood for sale: Larch mix, $275/ cord split, delivery available. 250409-4369.

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

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.

Triple J Services * Window Cleaning * Gutter Cleaning * Residential snow plowing * Weekly insurance inspections * Work Safe and fully insured Call Jim Detta 250-349-7546.

Strands Old House Restaurant is accepting applications for a cook/chef two to three years experience in casual fine dining preferred. Evenings and weekends.

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

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

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

Black Forest is looking for P/T kitchen help and a P/T daytime cleaner. Call, email or drop off resume. 250-342-9417, careers@ blackforestrestaurant.com.

Models required for advanced hair cutting. Cuts are free. All other services done at product cost. Models needed immediately for Thursdays, and every second Monday. Please call 250-3420681 to book appointments with Brooklyn Gulbe & Keija Miller.

CABIN CONCIERGE NEEDED: Looking for a cabin concierge for December 26th or early on the 27th to setup our cabin between guests. The cabin is located in Indian Beach Estates. Please call me at 403-4615335.

Rigid Plumbing is looking for an Experienced Journeyman Plumber. Call 250341-5179.

Health & Wellness

Fiona Millar, AEP Intuitive Reader

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

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 PUMPKIN PECAN PIE

4 Eggs 2 cups Pumpkin, cooked 1 cup Sugar ½ cup Dark Corn Syrup 1 tsp Vanilla

½ tsp Cinnamon ¼ tsp Salt 1 9″ Pie Shell, unbaked 1 cup Pecans, chopped 1 cup Whipping Cream, whipped

Break eggs into a large bowl; beat until foamy.

Add pumpkin, sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, cinnamon and salt.

Stir until sugar is dissolved and well blended.

Pour into pie shell; sprinkle with pecans.

Bake at 350 F. for 40 minutes or until set.

Top with whipped cream.

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Home Of The Week So Affordable it’s Almost Free!

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help wanted

SKIDSTEER OPERATOR Hiring experienced operator for snow removal. Early shift.

Must be available 7 days/week. Good wage based on experience. Clean abstract.

Send resume to balancebobcat@hotmail.com or contact 250-270-0821

Join our winning team!

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is accepting applications for the position of:

BANQUET COORDINATOR - FULL TIME Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is looking for an enthusiastic and friendly individual with high energy and strong interpersonal skills.

Duties include but are not limited to being responsible for the management of all aspects of the Banquet Department functions in accordance with Resort standards; implementing and maintaining a service philosophy which ensures 100% guest satisfaction; perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy; clear thinking, remaining calm and solving problems using good judgement; understanding guest services needed; working with minimal supervision.

This position reports directly to the Food & Beverage Manager and the successful candidate will have the following qualifications: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

High school graduate or equivalent Minimum age to serve alcoholic beverage Food handling certificate Knowledge of various food service styles Knowledge of specific room set-up styles Knowledge or organizing service from information on B.E.O.’s Knowledge of staffing guidelines/requirements for various types of banquet functions Fluency in English, both written and verbal Familiarity with food and beverage cost controls Familiarity with sales and marketing tools for banquets Ability to compute basic arithmetic Ability to prioritize and organize Ability to work cohesively as part of a team

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

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

fairmonthotsprings.com 1.800.663.4979

Holiday Train returns to Radium

By Pioneer Staff The Holiday Train will be travelling across Canada and the United States again this November and December raising money, food and awareness for local food banks. It’s the 17th year that the Holiday Train will be brightening communities and warming hearts by holding free concerts at every town and city it stops in.

The two brightly lit trains will kick off in the Montreal area on November 27th and 28th on their way to visit approximately 150 communities. The “Canadian Train” travels west across Canada finishing its journey in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia.

The “US Train” visits communities across the U.S. Northeast and Midwest, and returns back to Canada for shows in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

The concerts are always free, but you’re encouraged to make a donation to the local food bank — either a non-perishable food item or a cash donation. All contributions will stay in your community.

Locally, the Holiday Train will be arriving in Radium Hot Springs at Foresters Road Railway Crossing on Tuesday, December 15th with the free concert starting at 6:15 p.m. and going until 6:45 p.m.

Later that same night, the trail will make its way to Golden, stopping across from the 7-11 store on 10th Avenue at 9:15, with the concert running from 9:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Kelly Prescott, Jim Cuddy (of Blue Rodeo) and his son Devin Cuddy, along with the Holiday Train Band will be performing.

This is a lineup you won’t want to miss.

To find out other locations and times of the Holiday Train in the East Kootenay, visit www.cpr.ca/holiday-train/canada.

UPSIDE DOWN FLAG – The Canfor flag at the Canfor mill in September.

Photo submitted

. . . ‘Canal’ from page 3 Canfor President and chief executive officer Don Kayne had, when making the permanent shutdown announcement more than two months ago, pointed to what he called the mill’s unsustainable operating losses as the reason for the closure. Mr. Kayne added that the losses resulted from a lack of economically available fibre supply for the Canal Flats operation in combination with depressed market conditions in the oil and gas and lumber markets that it serves.

Mr. Singer referenced those reasons in the union press release, but went on to add that province continues allow log exports, even though some B.C mills do not have enough timber to run at full capacity.

Career opportunities

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Part and Full-time Positions Available

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No education or experience required.

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

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Positions can be located in any one of the four Trust offices.

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Another fabulous fest The main tasting event of 14th annual East Kootenay Wine Festival held at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort on November 7th was once again a lavish affairm boasting the finest wines in the province with delicious canapes and cheese buffet to boot.

From top to bottom: Diana Moore, owner of Purple Cow Gift Shop in Fairmont; Jeff and Lynn Watson, former owners of Invermere Glass; Bighorn Meadows marketing director Valerie Bracken (on the right) and friend; Lara and Adrian McCormack, owners of From Scratch - A Mountain Kitchen in Fairmont Hot Springs.

Photos by Dean Midyette

Wildlife wisdom The 2nd annual Headbanger Festival took place in Radium from November 7th to November 8th, and offered the chance to learn about Radium’s most popular wildlife —Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep —through presentations, a kids camp, an interpretive walk and more. Clockwise from top left: Robin Tolchard with a taxidermy Mountain Goat; Wildsafe BC co-ordinator Andrea Smillie gave a talk on urban wildlife issues; Kent Kebe, Linsday Torma and Dale Genest.

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. . . ‘Legal’ from page 24 judge said that this (the creation of Jumbo municipality) is allowable by statute, but didn’t analyze in an in-depth manner whether or not this decision (to create the municipality) should have been made in the context it was,” Mr. Harrison told The Pioneer. “Given the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) resolution (opposing funding for municipalities without residents) and given that there is no imminent population coming (to Jumbo), we feel the judge didn’t look at the full context of the case and only looked at whether or not the statute allowed the minister to make this decision.”

The Pioneer also attempted to reach resort proponents and Jumbo municipality representatives for comment prior to press deadline, but was unable to do so.

Please see next week’s edition for a more detailed story.

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November 13, 2015

Craniosacral therapist comes back to valley to launch practice

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff A local woman who has spent more than a decade abroad has returned home with the aim of helping others by launching a therapeutic business.

Megan Ballard has packed more experience into the last 10 years than many people get in an entire lifetime, but has been lured back by the peaceful surroundings of the Columbia Valley to run her craniosacral therapy practice.

Craniosacral therapy, as she describes it, is a hands-on, touch-based approach in which the therapist relieves pain and tension by holding and listening to the body.

“In terms of dealing with trauma, be in emotional or physical, it (craniosacral therapy) helps the body remember the way it was before the trauma,” said Ms. Ballard. “It is basically helping the body find its own ability to heal.”

Regional District of East Kootenay PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE - BYLAW 2646 Bylaw Amendment - Lyttle Lake The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Joyce Hutchinson and William Anderson to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the bylaw will change the zoning designation of the subject property from SH-4, Small Holding Rural (4 Hectare) Zone to SH-3, Small Holding Rural Zone to facilitate a subdivision of the property.

The subject property is located at 3461 Crooked Tree Road in the Lyttle Lake area as shown on the attached map.

Bylaw No. 2646 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 307, 2015 (Lyttle Lake / Hutchinson & Anderson)” will amend the designation of Lot A, District Lot 4596, Kootenay District, Plan 16749 from SH-4, Small Holding Rural (4 Hectare) Zone to SH-3, Small Holding Rural Zone.

A public hearing will be held at: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort (Birch Room) 5225 Fairmont Resort Road Fairmont Hot Springs, BC Monday, November 23, 2015 at 4:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F and Electoral Area G. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING All submissions will form part of the public record and will be published in a meeting agenda posted online. Personal contact information such as phone and email will be removed from written submissions. Questions about the disclosure of your personal information may be referred to the Corporate Officer at 250-489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335.

This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0314, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email jterpsma@rdek.bc.ca.

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Ms. Ballard’s journey to becoming a craniosacral therapist has been an interesting one, to say the least, and has seen her — since leaving the valley — living in a village in Syria; hiking alone in the Himalayas; driving and camping in the remote desert reaches of western Australia as a support vehicle for an ultra light airplane; working as a goat herder in northern Spain, and creating her own clothing label (a line of bright Indian fabrics in modest Western designs) sold in shops in India. While doing all that, she still managed to find time to study chi kung (qigong), advaita vedanta and Jungian depth psychology, which fostered a keen and continuing interest in meditation.

“I love being in different cultures,” she said. “And I needed a break from the modern Western lifestyle.”

It was her interest in meditation that took Ms. Ballard to India, and eventually she ended up spending five years there, running a restaurant in Tiruvannamalai, a town at the foot of a Hindu holy mountain in the hot and arid interior of the southern state of Tamil Nadu. And while it was a fun experience for Ms. Ballard, it was also a busy one, keeping her always on the go. Seeking a reprieve from the hectic pace, she tried craniosacral therapy as a patient, and was amazed at the results.

“It really settled my system,” she said.

Intrigued, she began to learn more about the therapy and, in time, decided to become a craniosacral therapist, earning her diploma from the international Body Intelligence Training organization.

Ms. Ballard began practising in India, mostly on foreign clients, and quickly had success, helping people deal with joint issues (to the point of helping a patient avoid knee surgery), chronic pain, and emotional and physical trauma.

“It’s been good. It seems to work for many people and I had a lot of patients coming back for more once they see how the initial treatment works,” she said.

After five years in a bustling India pilgrimage town, however, it was time for a change, and Ms. Ballard decided to head back home to the Upper Columbia Valley in June, bringing her biodynamic craniosacral therapy practice with her.

“It’s really beautiful here. After five years of hot and dusty year round, it’s great to be able to soak in the change of the seasons. And the calm and quiet is incredible too. Tamil Nadu was lively, yes, but always noisy. Here its so peaceful.”

Ms. Ballard’s biodynamic craniosacral therapy practice is based out of Azure Massage and Wellness on 13th Street in Invermere. To learn more contact her at 250-341-7056 or megan.cranio@gmail.com.

HEALING HANDS — After ten years of extensive travelling. Megan Ballard is back in the valley and offering craniosacral therapy, which she learned in India. Photo submitted

November 13, 2015

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 31

FAITH

The gift of peace

By Pastor Murray Wittke Valley Christian Assembly For me, war has always been: “Once upon a time in a land far far away…”

All I’ve ever known is peace. Unlike many others in our war-torn world, I’ve never lived in fear; never heard machine gun fire or ran from a bomb blast; never walked by burnedout homes or dead bodies in the street; never had to hide in the dark, steal food or flee for my life.

I’ve never had brutal paramilitary kick down my door, ransack my home, or threaten me because of my nationality or religion. For me, those things only happen somewhere faraway, on the news, or in movies.

For 58 years, I’ve been privileged to live in a country that enjoys the rare and unique gift of peace. I lead a quiet life. I sleep well at night. There are no bars on my

windows and my front door is seldom locked. I feel safe everywhere I go because I live amongst peaceful people who cherish the gift they’ve been given.

Unlike other gifts, the gift of peace comes at an incredible price. Once upon a time, young men and women went to a faraway land and gave their lives to purchase our peace. They sent it home, never experiencing it themselves.

Today, young Canadians still guard our peace, entering the world’s war zones attempting to make peace.

Some never come home, and many that do carry war wounds that make peace impossible for them. Peace is costly yet, day and night, those we don’t even know continue paying the price.

So how do I respond to such an expensive gift?

Wearing a poppy and showing respect on Remembrance Day is a good start. Jesus said: “Blessed are the peacemakers...” It’s unlikely I’ll ever have to fight for peace carrying an assault rifle, but I can be an instrument of God’s peace — where there’s hatred, sowing love; where there’s injury, forgiveness; and where there’s despair, hope. I begin by extending my hand to all of you: “The peace of Christ be with you!” Pass it on.

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, November 15th, 10:30 a.m.

Worship and Life Instruction “A Better Way -- An Extravagant Giver”

Pastor Matt Moore 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 Worship every Sunday, 10:30 a.m.

Children & Youth Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. Christ Church Trinity, Invermere 1st and 3rd Sunday, March - Dec. 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

Emergency cardiac care Fairmont Hot Springs Airport CYCZ, operated by the Columbia Valley Airport Society, received a donation of an AED from the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation. Pictured are Area F director Wendy Booth, airport manager Shawn Jestley and paramedic Leisha Lake at the airport on Monday, November 9th.

Photo by Dean Midyette

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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November 13, 2015

YOUR MONEY Be a better bond investor

It surprises many people to know that bond trading is just as specialized as stock trading. Here are a few tips to help you become a better bond investor.

Think short (or medium) It’s not very often that investors are advised to think in any way other than long-term, but that’s exactly what many bond experts are advising. Short-term bonds are those with one to three years left to maturity, and medium-term bonds have three to 10 years.

Credit ratings aside, short and medium-term bonds are less volatile than long-term. Likewise, short duration bonds are less volatile than longer duration bonds.

Changes to interest rates have less effect on the prices of short-term and short-duration bonds. When our economy finally starts seeing rising interest rates, prices of short duration bonds will be less affected than their long duration counterparts.

Investors can buy short-term bonds individually, but trading costs can make this an ineffective strategy.

Medium-term bonds are better suited to individual ownership. Most people will find the best value using Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) or low cost mutual funds.

Think global Though most of the developed world is experiencing historically low interest rates, this is not the case everywhere. The government lending rate is 3.25 per cent in

Malaysia and Chile, and 7.5 per cent in Indonesia and Turkey.

Global bonds are difficult to access and trade effectively. It is also difficult for most investors to understand all the political nuances of foreign countries and manage foreign exchange. This is why global bond management is best left to a mutual fund.

Try GICs For many investors, GICs are a great alternative to Government of Canada (GOC) bonds. GIC yields are higher and are guaranteed by the CDIC up to $100,000 per issuer per account. Presently, a five-year GIC pays 2.25 per cent annually with no fees, while a five-year GOC bond pays 0.70 per cent annually, less trading costs.

Corporate bonds Because Canadian corporations are riskier than our federal government, they tend to pay higher interest than GOC bonds. The next step up the risk ladder after GOC bonds are those of our country’s largest, most financially healthy corporations, such as the “Big 5” banks. For example, a Royal Bank of Canada bond with an AA credit rating, maturing in July 2020, is currently yielding just two per cent annually. Those looking for more yield might notice BBB+ rated Inter Pipeline Corp is paying 2.5 per cent for a bond with a similar maturity date.

Investment-grade corporate bonds are most ef-

ficiently owned either directly or through an ETF, but may also be bought through a mutual fund.

Watch high yield Otherwise known as “below investment-grade” or even “junk bonds,” high yield bonds are typically betteryielding than investment grade bonds, but with elevated risk. In fact, high yield bonds can behave like stocks in that they tend to be more volatile than other types of bonds and carry a greater chance of permanent loss.

High yield bonds are generally not suitable for individual ownership except for high net worth individuals or those with a high or speculative risk tolerance. Chance of default is simply too high, and proper credit analysis is a very specialized skill. Diversifying high yield exposure is key, and is best done with a mutual fund.

Final thoughts With bond yields so low, it’s important to find the right balance between fees and professional management. Short-duration corporate and GOC bonds can be owned directly or through an ETF. Professional management such as a mutual fund should be used for difficult bond spaces such as global, some corporate and high yield bonds. In other words, pay a professional to manage complicated bonds, and save costs on less risky ones.

If you would like to learn more about bonds, speak with your financial advisor, who will be happy to help.

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