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February 5, 2016 Vol. 13/Issue 6

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 1 February 5, 2016

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The Great Hall at Panorama Mountain Resort was packed to the hilt the night of January 30th for the Support Timmy fundraiser, in support of Peppi’s Pizzeria owner Tim Goldie, who has been diagnosed with Stage 4 brain cancer and is currently undergoing treatment in Calgary. See page 10 for more photos from the event.

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Significant Events in 1956 • Elvis releases his first hit.

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Carol and Bob Braisher are the lucky winners of The Pioneer’s 2015 Travel Photo Contest! The photo of them holding the January 30th, 2015 Pioneer while standing in Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas on March 2nd with their cruise ship MS Nieuw Amsterdam in the background was randomly selected from all the entries that were received for the 2015 contest.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated!

The 2016 Travel Photo Contest has now begun — don’t forget to take a copy of The Pioneer with you on your travels.Travel World, our local travel agency in Invermere, has once again generously donated a night at a Calgary hotel and two tickets to a Calgary Flames game to the winner of our annual Travel Photo Contest.

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

World record attempt at Pano

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff The Columbia Valley community is being presented with another chance to break a Guinness World Record. This time, it’s part of a Canada-wide effort — to make the most snow angels simultaneously in multiple locations on the 75th anniversary of Canadian Ski Patrol Day, taking place this Saturday, February 6th.

The snow angel record (which currently stands at 15,851 snow angels) was selected as the one to break on Canadian Ski Patrol Day because ski patrollers are viewed as the guardians on the snow — the effort to break this record celebrates the dedicated people who watch over the entire Canadian ski community.

Panorama Mountain Resort is on board with this national initiative (although Panorama has full-time Pro-Patrol, the resort also works with the Canadian Ski

Patrol and its volunteers), but anyone interested in participating needs to be aware there are very specific rules to follow to avoid disqualification.

The snow angels have to take place simultaneously across the various ski areas and time zones. The time for Panorama is 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 6th, 2016.

This event is open to all ages and no lift ticket is required.

Instructions • 9 to 10:15 a.m. — Free registration on the Great Hall deck (get your wristband).

• 10:30 a.m. — Make your way up to the flagged snow angel area between the bottom of the Horseshoe and Showoff runs.

• 10:45 a.m. — Instructions will be given to the group and everyone will get into position.

•11 a.m. — Snow angel attempt begins for a minimum of 30 seconds.

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Up-and-coming local skier grows her racing career Wyoming on November 24th and 25th; the Copper Mountain NorAms in Colorado on December An 18-year-old Invermere in2nd and 3rd; as well as the BC habitant joined the ranks of the Nor-Ams at Panorama Mountain Canadian National Development Resort between December 12th Team this past June. and 18th.

Amelia Smart, who now foIn addition, she participated cuses on the technical slalom and at two competitions in Austria giant slalom skiing events, began and another in Germany. When skiing at the mere age of four. In asked about her favourite chal2015, Ms. Smart began competlenge of the season, she replied: ing nationally and internationally.

“My favourite races were probably “I started a ski racing program held at the Panorama Nor-Ams, when I was 10, but it wasn’t very as I got to race on my home hill competitive until U14, which is and the conditions were perfect.” ages 13 and 14,” she explained by Ms. Smart is continually deemail. veloping her skills using several The allure of competing as a different avenues. racer first appealed to Ms. Smart “I will continue to work with when she discovered the sense of a physical trainer all throughout community at the hill. the season and off-season to im“I love the community of rac- Invermere resident Amelia Smart, 18, made the Canadian National Development Team last June and has prove my physical strength as well ers and the feeling I get after get- competed in two European races so far this season.

Photo submitted as training on the hill to improve ting to the bottom of the hill and my skiing technique,” she said. knowing I had a good run, whether it be in a training run or a race run,” she said.

“Mainly, I will take the most out of every opportunity I get to become a better comMs. Smart believes that joining the national development team roster has not al- petitor.” tered her perspective on racing as a skier.

The most important aspect about training in the Columbia Valley, she added, was “I wouldn’t say it has changed my perspective on racing as I still have the same the support from friends, family and peers. long term goals as I did in previous years,” she replied, “but it has definitely opened “I would not be where I am today without all the coaches I have had — most inmy eyes to all the other aspects that go into becoming a good ski racer, such as mental fluentially, my father (Steve Smart) and my mother (Janice Morgan),” she concluded. strength and nutrition.”

“The one thing that is difficult with this, along with many other sports, is the financial This season, Ms. Smart competed in the North American Cup in Jackson Hole, aspect so I would like to thank the Kinsmen Club for their recent support.”

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RCMP Report Submitted by Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac Columbia Valley RCMP Canada Revenue scam Seems like this scam is not going away, and has actually escalated, now with the caller threatening to have you arrested unless you send money that they want you to believe is owing. They then follow up with another call, giving you the name of a police officer and the actual phone number of the police or RCMP Detachment you reside near. In one instance, an elderly person forwarded the scammers money.

If you get such a call, simply advise them that you are friends with the Detachment Commander and it would be appreciated if anyone is going to arrest you, that it be the Commander. Thank them for the advanced notice and that you will prepare your toiletries and have a pleasant day.

Countdown continues Eighteen more working days. I want to thank the many organizations and business owners for their support of many of the detachment activities we have taken on.

When I needed proper bikes, the Lions Club and Invermere Rotary purchased them for us. When we started Cram the Cruiser, Radium Rotary got us off the ground.

My thanks to the Army Cadets for often carrying the banner. Invermere Rotary also sponsored the Floor Hockey Challenge trophy, which we clearly dominated the last two years, as well as financial donations to the D.A.R.E program. The Detachment Open House could not be a success without the help of Home Hardware and Canadian Tire, which provided prizes; Tim Hortons for the police food; and the Windermere Lions for putting together the food and volunteering help in the cell block.

Also, my thanks to all the Grade 3 classes over the years for the posters. Hard to believe that the first of the Grade 3 classes to be involved are now in high school. As for the bikes to be sent up north, wow, you responded with more than needed. Comfort blankets were made to hand out to persons in distress by a group of ladies in the community.

No success without the community backing you up.

• On Thursday, January 28th, the Columbia Valley RCMP detachment received a report of a break and enter at the 800 block on Radium Hill. A unit was broken into and a 55-inch Samsung Smart TV stolen.

• On Friday, January 29th at 7:34 p.m., in an accident on Highway 93/95 and Athalmer Rd., a ‘96 Chev pickup turned left in front of an oncoming ‘93 Mazda and the cars collided. No injuries to the drivers. The 70-year-old female driver from Fairmont who turned left in front of the other car was charged with failing to yield.

• On Saturday, January 30th at 3:30 p.m., it was car vs. deer 10 kilometres north of Edgewater. Car 1. Deer 0. No injuries to the driver.

• On Sunday, January 31st at 3:30 a.m., police attended a noisy party complaint at the Coldstream Landing community. The majority of people attending had departed by the time police arrived. Owner was cautioned in regards to any further police attendance.

• On Sunday, January 31st at 9 p.m., while on patrol, police observed seven fence posts damaged on Beach Drive near Kinsmen Beach. A vehicle appeared to have lost control, causing considerable damage. Numerous vehicle parts and other evidence from the vehicle was left behind. I strongly suggest the person responsible report this incident before the vehicle parts direct us to you.

• On Sunday, January 31st at 8 p.m., a complaint was received of a male walking the fog line hitchhiking on Highway 93/95 near the Akisqnuk Band Hall. Police attended and identified a 73-year-old male, who advised that his ride back to Kimberley had stranded him. Police assisted by providing a ride to a hotel where he could make arrangements the next day to get home.

Swift action Cpl. Grant Simpson, while at the arena on January 29th during a minor hockey tournament game between Invermere and an out-of-town team, observed a fan yelling and causing a bit of a disturbance over a referee call.

An adult male, determined to be somewhat intoxicated, was invited to depart with a sober friend.

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The male apologized for his actions. Cpl. Simpson was observed to return inside the arena and overheard to comment: “Come on Ref, what kind of call was that? You got to be blind, need my flashlight… ” Very fortunate that it was not his son’s team, which he helps coach, involved in the tournament.

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The goal of reducing isolation and building strong relationships for seniors living within the Columbia Valley could become a reality for those in need of help coping with the daunting realities of daily life.

The provincially-funded Better at Home program will be offered in the Columbia Valley through its host organization, Family Dynamix, to help seniors with simple day-to-day tasks so that they can continue to live independently in their own homes and remain connected to the community.

“The valley brought the program to the community,” said Eirikka Brandson, field co-ordinator for Better at Home at the United Way of the Lower Mainland. “There are 61 mainstreams that are up and running, but Invermere had been identified as one of the rural and isolated pilot projects… I think the community is embracing it.”

Ms. Brandson was pleased with the turnout of seniors, families, business owners and municipal politicians who attended the Columbia Valley Better at Home program launch at the Royal Canadian Legion in Invermere between 1 and 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26th.

She added that those in attendance asked good questions and seemed eager to get the program off the ground.

“People are invested, so I think it’s exciting,” said Ms. Brandson. “It was the voice of the people that helped secure the program in this region and I think the enthusiasm for it stood out (when we were creating a shortlist of rural communities to offer a pilot program).”

Family Dynamix was awarded the contract in April 2015 to run the program as a pilot for rural communities moving forward.

“We’ve been working on administrative tasks since then until now in preparation of being able to deliver the program in various communities,” said Pat Cope,

Family Dynamix executive director. “I think it’s a good fit for Family Dynamix because we are an organization that’s been in the community for more than 25 years; we cover the area from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen; and we have an invested interest in the families in this valley and our board is committed to developing services and programs that directly impact the health of the community.”

The B.C. government funds the program and receives help managing it from the United Way and a wide variety of non-profit organizations to provide services in each community.

“We’re hoping that we can get a maximum number of volunteers so that we can service the seniors in our communities as quickly and as efficiently as we can,” said Jennifer Lindal, Columbia Valley Better at Home co-ordinator. “I have meetings coming up with seniors already who are looking for support, so we’re looking for people that will be able to support those seniors.”

Ms. Lindal added prospective volunteers for the Columbia Valley Better at Home program are screened through a series of interviews and complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC).

There are some unique opportunities to volunteer through this program.

“Volunteers can be any age,” Ms. Lindal said, “but if they are under the age of majority, then we have their parents sign off. If they’re quite a bit younger, their parents come with them. Even seniors can support seniors — there’s no age barrier when it goes up so anybody can help.”

She believes the biggest challenge to bringing the Better at Home program to light for seniors in the valley will be building up a manageable support system.

For more information about the program or to volunteer, contact Ms. Lindal at 250-342-5566, 250-3421110 or email her at jlindal@familydynamix.ca.

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PERSPECTIVE

A current of community caring

Historical Lens

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff There have been so many incredible fundraisers in this community over the past several years that have provided for individuals and families facing times of crisis.

The Support Timmy event at Panorama last Saturday night was no different. Anyone who went can vouch for how much people in the Columbia Valley care for those in need.

In a letter written by Tim Goldie’s wife, Laura Lindsay, that was read out to the assembled crowd, she likened Tim’s brain cancer diagnosis to being dropped in the middle of the ocean at night with nothing to hold onto.

All we can do is choose a direction and start swimming, her letter read, but we have the help of a current to get us to shore — all of you.

Not only was the Great Hall at capacity, but there was also a lineup out the doors with people waiting outside for their turn to offer what they can to Tim and his young family, to help them overcome the challenges they face.

Treating rare forms of cancer can get extremely expensive, but there are ways and means, and Tim and Laura’s community has told them it is able and willing to help them get to wherever they need to go.

The tremendous number of items auctioned off ranged from paintings by local artists, to holiday and guided backcountry trips worth thousands of dollars, to signed hockey shirts and tickets to NHL games.

One unique offering further demonstrated the group effort on which fundraising events rely — a wine cellar starter consisting of 55 bottles of wine, contributed by a dozen or so friends who collaborated to come up with a valuable auction item, likely worth more than what any of them individually could have donated.

By the end of the evening, every item, from the smallest to the most expensive, had a bid.

As MC Bill Cropper stated to the crowd: “We are here to raise money... this is what we do!”

Snowshoers in the sun In this image with no date, two men stand on snowshoes, each holding a gun. If you have any more information, e-mail us at info@columbiavalleypioneer.com.

Photo (A488) courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

Invermere Seniors Club in peril Dear Editor: I am a senior of considerable age and I have enjoyed sports activity all my life.

I live in Radium and am a member of the Seniors Club and enjoy carpet bowling every Thursday and Sunday. We all enjoy the camaraderie and social gathering after the games with coffee and dessert.

We have members from Edgewater and surrounding towns. Some members from Invermere are also coming out every time. We are blessed to have the Seniors Hall to use for free.

The members from Invermere ask us to come and join them for carpet bowling every Monday at 2 p.m.

so they can keep their club alive.

I cannot believe that a town like Invermere will not support such a wonderful senior activity as carpet bowling. What I see is a lack of leadership.

You have the use of a wonderful Seniors Hall.

We were told recently that the players from Radium have to have a membership in Invermere in order to play.

Because some Radium players balked at that, now Invermere runs the risk of closing. Please attend.

We will be there next Monday.

Arnold Wassing Radium

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LETTERS

FAIRMONT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION PRESENTS THE 7TH ANNUAL...

Patagonia hypocrisy Dear Ms. Agonia: May I call you Pat? I have written you in the past with my complaint regarding your company’s interference in our valley’s ongoing dispute surrounding a glacier mountain resort in southeastern British Columbia. I informed you I would be coming to your head office this winter to protest your company’s position.

Pat, my protest signs were made. My vintage polyester Patagonia fleece was prepared for sacrifice. I, myself, was prepared for incarceration if necessary. Countdown to protest was finalized. My completely innocent and anonymous driver readied the vehicle for delivery of myself. I was ready, Pat, for the protest showdown.

But when the final time came, I could not fulfill my intentions.

In the end Pat, I could not bring myself to come down to your area and tell

you how bad you are. It is true, your head office and parking lot area used to be pristine coastal chaparral.

And yes, your company has exploited Third World labour. Much of your products are outsourced and your clients leave climbing garbage in pristine areas throughout the world. Your corporate carbon footprint is large. All these things and more, I could wag an accusatory finger at, but I will not. After all, activism itself is shrouded in pious hypocrisy.

At the brink of protest, I decided instead to take my grievances to a local California brew pub.

There I found much sympathy for the simple phrase I believe corporations should live by: “Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.” John 8 Monroe Hunsicker Dry Gulch

Historic guide identified Dear Editor: Thank you for your great little paper and all the historical photos.

I recognize this photo (January 29th Historical Lens) of the Lake of the Hanging Glaciers from our family collection because of the unique boat.

Can’t identify anyone with any certainty, though the man on the right could be my great-grandfather Walter Nixon, a local guide and outfitter in the

early part of the 20th century.

I know he loved to build raft/ boats anytime he set up his base camp near a lake or pond so he could get to the fish, and we have other photos of him on the water or carving giant paddles with an axe.

I don’t know where the name Lorelie came from; not a family name though.

Gordon Broadfoot Invermere

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“Green building”, energy efficient, healthy homes are not as hi-tech as you might think!

Join us for an informative workshop and social at the Century 21 office in Radium Hot Springs Wednesday, February 10th at 6 p.m.

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February 5, 2016

A safe Summit for inspiring youth

By Dorothy Isted Special to The Pioneer It is likely a surprise to some that the Summit Youth Centre has operated in the valley for 21 years. Another interesting aspect of the centre is the high quality of staff employed there. Summit seeks to be a safe District of Invermere’s place where teens aged Multi-Use Thermometer 12 to 18 can come six (amount raised to date days a week, either to for the new centre) just hang out or to learn something beneficial.

The centre’s goal is for the youth of the Columbia Valley to get actively engaged in their own future, by supporting, inspiring and empowering them to realize and work toward this.

Summit is open six days a week and closed Sundays. From Monday to Thursday, the centre’s hours are 4 to 8 p.m. On Fridays, it’s open 4 to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays, 6 to 11 p.m. Program co-ordinator Kelsey Prichard, a lifelong valley resident, is employed full-time while five other staff are all part-time.

Combined, they bring a total of 55 years of experience to Summit with backgrounds dealing with everything from violence and suicide prevention, youth engagement and first aid to camp facilitation, counselling, addictions services and more. When a crisis does come up in the life of a teen, staff refer them to other community professionals. Parents

can be assured their kids are in good hands while at the centre.

On Tuesdays, staff take a head count. Then off to the grocery store they all go with grandmother Joyce Rhodda, who has 15 years experience working with families and youth, and runs Summit’s cooking program. She teaches them how to shop on a budget and how to cook easy, Summit Program Co-ordinator Kelsey Prichard healthy meals so that no one starves “in a house full of food,” as she puts it.

When the kids were asked to express what the youth centre means to them, they said it was a space where they feel important and safe, there’s no bullying, it’s inclusive to everyone, and it’s a space to make new friends and be happy.

Another activity the youth enjoy is the graphics course being run on Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m. Father of three, Daniel Lewis, comes with a degree in computer graphics and has worked in advertising, graphic design and computer technology. He has five years of experience working with children and youth in Vancouver kids programs.

Stephanie Calvert, Amanda Dietrich, Shonna Murphy are the other three youth workers.

Weekends feature things like foosball and pool tournaments, movies and popcorn, and karaoke and games.

In February, courses on Employment Readiness and Skills for Life are being offered on Mondays (pre-registration is required).

Ms. Prichard said they’d like to have more interaction with parents and other community members, and are looking into ways they can perhaps get feedback in an online forum. For the time being, parents are welcome to contact them by email, Facebook (“The Summit Youth Centre of Invermere BC” is the name of the centre’s page), calling 250-342-3033 or by stopping in at the centre.

There is also opportunity for people to join the board of directors or serve on sub-committees (the commitment would be five to ten hours per month). Ms. Prichard said parents or simply interested community members are welcome.

Join the centre’s Facebook Group — Summit Youth Centre Events and Updates — to stay in the loop.

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Ovation for Van Horne of BC in 2015 for demonstrating a commitment to the association by supportEditor’s note: This is the ing and promoting the brand third story in a series of six and initiatives of the PGA. featuring local golf pros who “For the Order of Merit made the Professional Golfers’ in our local Kootenay Pro Association of BC Top 100 Tour, the biggest challenge is list for 2015. having good finishes at our Michael Van Horne was events,” he explained. “We ranked #41 by the 2015 Prohave some of the best players fessional Golfers’ Associain the province in our area, tion (PGA) of BC for his efwhich makes the competiMichael Van Horne forts at the Fernie Golf and tion here great.”

Country Club.

As commissioner of the Kootenay Pro The 36-year-old, who lives in both In- Tour in the East Kootenay, Mr. Van Horne vermere and Fernie, felt “honoured” by his is proud to have the support of the Columrecognition in the third annual Order of bia Valley. He credits the valley’s support Merit offered through the PGA of BC and for his success. hosted by Sunice.

“The Kootenay Pro Tour is one of the “I’ve been playing golf for 20 years,” many mini tours in B.C. that allows losaid Mr. Van Horne. “What got me in- cal professionals to get together and play terested in golf was my uncle, who played tournament golf,” he said. “I also wanted and took me out a few times when I was to thank the local sponsors we have that younger. It was something that we could make the tour a success including Inverdo together and eventually, my mom and mere Pharmasave, Mortgage Alliance I took some lessons, which allowed us to West, Radium Petro-Can, Skandia Conspend more time together as well.” crete and Kootenay Paving, Screamers Ice Now, he works at Fernie Golf & Coun- Cream, Elk Valley Pizza Shoppe and Club try Club during the summer and at Phar- Car, our Order of Merit Sponsor, and CK masave (in Invermere) during the winter.

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“Being recognized as one of the top At the end of the day, Mr. Van Horne 100 in your industry is amazing and such remains focused on all aspects of the golfan honour,” said Mr. Van Horne. “The Top ing industry to ensure he and his peers 100 development program recognizes the continue to advance. professionals who gave back to the associa“Golf is like any other profession. You tion and helped to develop the game in the always have to stay up on the latest techcommunities. This was the second time nology, teaching ideas and now, more than I’ve been in the Top 100.” ever, fitness,” he said. “We are always lookIn addition, Mr. Van Horne won the ing for ways to improve our game, but the Distinguished Service Award from the PGA most important part is the students.”

By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff

Handwrite your love letters Submitted by Invermere Library The Invermere Public Library is hoping to provide a small boost to the preservation of the art of the handwritten letter. During the month of February, patrons of all ages are invited to come by the library and spend a few minutes writing a letter with old-fashioned pen and paper during the “Letters for Loved Ones” event.

The library will be providing the paper, the pens, the envelopes, and even the postage.

“We just need people to come by with what they want to write and, of course, a postal address,” said library director Nicole Pawlak. For those who stop in before February 14th, there will also be materials available to create a Valentine’s wish.

“This isn’t just a project for kids,” continued Ms. Pawlak. “We hope to see grown-ups in here, too, putting their ink to the page.”

For more information about the event, please contact the library at 250-342-6416.

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Great community packs Great Hall The Support Timmy fundraiser on January 30th at Panorama’s Great Hall featured live music, both live and silent auctions, as well as numerous other avenues for donations. The funds raised will help cover the costs of Tim Goldie’s cancer treatment. The total amount wasn’t yet finalized prior to The Pioneer’s press deadline, but according to event organizer Monica Fisher, the support shown by the community, both local and beyond, was “overwhelming.”

“It exceeded our expectations, which, in turn, has opened many opportunities for the family regarding options. We are so lucky to live in a place like this.”

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Recreational racing returns to Fairmont ski slopes

By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff

racers, along with the top three fastest teams.

But the management at Fairmont Hot Springs Ski Area noticed the Columbia Valley’s interest in the competition was declining The 33rd Annual Starlight Challenge has in the early ‘90s, so it began brainstorming returned to the Fairmont Hot Springs Ski Area this winter. with avid racers about how to revive the longstanding community tradition. Eventually, the Recreational snowboarding and ski racing Fairmont Hot Springs Ski Area moved toward between adults (19+) will commence tonight a new design that focuses on determining win(February 5th) at 7 p.m. and runs every Friday ners based on consistent timed runs recorded night until the end of February. Each competiduring two attempts on the same evening. tor will have the opportunity to take two runs Racers now compete against themselves — before 9 p.m. A staff person will record both even though they race against another racer in of their times (with electronic timing) and dea dual slalom format. For those racing all four termine the difference in time between both runs — the goal is to have the time recorded GET YOUR RACE ON! — The Starlight Challenge course at the Fairmont nights of February, Fairmont Hot Springs Ski for the second run as close to the first as pos- Hot Springs Ski Area awaits those skiers and snowboarders with a need for Area staff will look at each competitor’s times sible. Participants can race as a team of four, or speed looking for fun times every Friday night in February. Photo submitted for all of the races and take their three lowest differences to determine a winner. In addition, prizes are being presented to all teams enter individually.

“The Starlight Challenge is a great way to spend a Friday evening, having fun on — not just the top 3 — to improve sportsmanship at the weekly event.

To participate, please pre-register with the Fairmont Hot Springs Ski Area the slopes and enjoying the excitement of recreational racing,” said Peter Harding, ski area manager for Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. “It is a great opportunity to test Snow School at 250-345-6037 or register at the hill on the night of a competitor’s your racing skills in a social atmosphere — all levels of skiers and snowboarders have first race. For season’s pass holders, the cost is $10 to drop in for one night, or $35 for a four-week entry. For those without season’s passes, the cost is $15 to drop in, equal opportunity to win.”

The Starlight Challenge began in 1983 as five nights of adult racing, where the or $55 to participate in all four nights. Visit www.fairmonthotsprings.com/eventswinners were determined by their fastest time. Each team had to have three men and and-festivals/annual-starlight-challenge for more information. And don’t miss the one woman, and the winners were the top three individual fastest male and female Ski Area’s 50 per cent off lift tickets for B.C. Family Day on Monday, February 8th.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY

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Paws for the cause In honour of Puppy Love 5, Fire Vixen Tattoo owner and artist Sarah Eastick showcases the five dogs she has acquired and the Bull Mastiff she is currently fostering — all through GALS. She hopes to raise over $10,000 for the local animal rescue group at this year’s Puppy Love fundraiser.

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Rescued animals assisted with Puppy Love

By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff Sarah Eastick is using the power of art to make a mark on a Columbia Valley cause that is dear to her heart.

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Fire Vixen Tattoos in both Invermere and Golden, will be raising proceeds for Invermere-based animal rescue group Global Animal Lovers (GALS) at this year’s annual community fundraiser, Puppy Love 5.

She, along with several other tattoo artists, will be offering fresh ink to animal lovers and tattoo enthusiasts between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the Invermere Community Hall on Saturday, February 13th.

To that end, all eight tattoo artists participating in the “mini tattoo convention-themed” fundraiser for animals will be donating 100 per cent of the proceeds to GALS. “We have the ability to do a lot more tattoos,” explained Ms. Eastick, noting that last year there were six artists and this year’s event will feature eight artists in total. “The first year, we raised around $1,200. Last year, we raised $10,300, so we’re hoping to top that this year, which would be great.”

Spectators are encouraged to come out to the admission-free daylong event to support the cause — even if they aren’t interested in getting tattoos — and take part by enjoying tasty eats from the bake sale and barbecue and placing bids in the silent auction. Local magician Jeremy Coyote will perform for children at 1 p.m. and there will be live music throughout the day.

In addition, the Puppy Love 5 event will offer a facepainting corner for children by donation.

“You don’t have to come get a tattoo to support the

event,” said Ms. Eastick, noting she understands that tattoos are not for everybody. “There are other ways to support GALS without having to get tattoos. If people are curious about tattoos and how they work, they’re more than welcome to come and watch or ask questions.”

As one of the many prizes at the silent auction, Ms. Eastick will be offering a two-hour tattoo session with herself (valued at $300).

The money raised from Puppy Love helps GALS cover food and veterinarian costs for rescued animals.

The cause is valued by all of the staff at Fire Vixen Tattoos (which is conveniently located next door to Choppers Pet Supplies — GALS’ headquarters), added Ms. Eastick, noting that three of her four staff now own or foster animals from GALS. In fact, Ms. Eastick has five rescued dogs from GALS at home and has provided a foster home for 30 GALS rescues during the time she has called the valley home.

“Being part of a small town and a smaller community, I wanted to do something that would benefit the community directly — and I love animals,” she explained. “I suggested to Cindy (GALS founder and Choppers Pet Supplies owner) that we could do some sort of small fundraiser for animals (roughly five years ago) and it’s grown from there. Having so many animals from GALS has been such a big part of my life.”

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For Valentine’s Day, Send a message of Love

“To M.M. - My love for you is eternal A.M.” Submit a 10 - 15 word message of love to your significant other for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate from some of the Valley’s best restaurants. Messages and winners will be published in our February 10th and 12th editions. Please include a daytime phone number which will not be published.

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Our office will be closed Monday February 8th for BC Family Day. We will be re-open for business on Tuesday February 9th at 8:30 a.m.

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

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, February 5th • February 5th - 7th: Junior cash spiel. For more information, contact the Invermere Curling Centre by calling 250-342-3315, emailing invermerecurling@ shaw.ca, visiting www.curlinginvermere.ca or going to “Invermere & District Curling Centre” on Facebook.

• 5 - 7 p.m.: SYC YCC Challenges program.

• 6:30 p.m.: Chinese Food Dinner at Branch 71 District Legion in Invermere. $15/person.

Reservations Required. Call 250-342-9517 by January 30th. Meat Draw and 50/50.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Fairmont Ski Hill Annual Starlight Challenge February 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th, a fun recreational racing series.. Come as a team of 4, or race solo. Great prizes. For more information visit www. fairmonthotsprings.com/events. To register call Snow School at 250-345-6037 or email snowschool@fhsr.com • 7 - 10 p.m.: Fresh Fridays Open Mic at Pynelogs.

Showcasing young talent from the valley. All ages, licensed bar. First Friday of every month.

Snacks and some appys available.

• 4:30 p.m.: Super Bowl Party at Bear’s Bar & Grill.

Enjoy the Superbowl on our 150” hi-def screen with $5 draft & wine, great food specials, giveaways. After party with live music to follow.

• 8 - 12 p.m.: Live music by Smokin’ Ray & The Detectors at Bear’s Paw Bar & Grill. Enjoy some blues, rock & surf rock stylings after the Super Bowl.

• 11:40 - 1 p.m.: Slow Food Movement & Our Local Economy at the Lions Hall. Contact Susan Clovechok at 250-342-2844 or email info@cvchamber.ca.

• 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphics Course.

• 4 - 8 p.m.: SYC open gym. Come play sports with us. Everyone welcome.

Monday, February 8th

Friday, February 12th

• SYC Closed for Family Day. • Panorama Happy BC Family Day. 50% off Lift Tickets for BC residents.

• 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Annual Family Fishing Derby at Horseshoe Lake for kids with cancer. This event keeps the whole family entertained with ice fishing, tobogganing, hockey, and plenty of kids’ activities including tug-o-war, fishing for a prize, ice jug bowling and crafts. Hot food and beverages will be available by donation to keep everyone fueled for the day for fun. For more information about the Family Fishing Derby, contact Event Chair Chris Bosman at 250-9193511 or familyfishingderby@jcikootenay.com.

• 11 a.m.: Fam Jam at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Ski Area, registration at 10 a.m. Compete in our awesome rail jam for kids 4+ with tons of prizes. $5 to enter.

• February 12th - 14th: Men’s Spiel. For more information, contact the Invermere Curling Centre by calling 250-342-3315, emailing invermerecurling@ shaw.ca, visiting www.curlinginvermere.ca or going to “Invermere & District Curling Centre” on Facebook.

• 5 - 7 p.m.: SYC YCC Challenges program.

• 6 p.m.: SYC games night.

• 6 p.m. - 12 a.m.: Steamboat Mountain Music Society is hosting a fundraiser at Edgewater Legion.

Dinner from 6 - 8 p.m., live music from 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Children welcome till 8 p.m. Membership sign up $5 also available.

• 6:30 p.m.: Chicken Parmesan Dinner at Branch 71 District Legion in Invermere. $15/person.

Reservations Recommended. Call 250-342-9517.

Meat Draw and 50/50.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Starlight Challenge evening races at Fairmont Hot Springs ski area every Friday in February. Come as a team of 4, or race solo. Great prizes!

• 9 p.m.: Bebo Grove is playing a spectacular show at the Hoodoo Grill in Fairmont.

Tuesday, February 9th • 4 -6 p.m.: Join SYC for Cooking night. Join us for Free Food and nutritional education.

• 5:30 - 7 p.m.: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at Christ Church Trinity (110 7th Ave, Invermere). $10/person.

• 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.: SYC Youth-Focus Leadership, drop in and have your voice heard. Everyone welcome.

• 7 p.m.: Cinefest fi lm series featuring the fi lm A Brilliant Young Mind. Tickets $12 at the door.

Saturday, February 6th

Wednesday, February 10th

• 9 a.m.: Snow Angel Guinness World Record Attempt. Join the Canadian ski community in trying to break the world record in making the most snow angels in multiple locations. Pick up a wrist band in front of Panorama’s Great Hall between 9 and 10:30 a.m. Gather at flagged area up from base at 10:30 a.m. Snow angel making starts at 11 a.m. sharp.

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

• 5 - 7 p.m.: SYC YCC Challenges program.

• 6 p.m.: SYC games and trivia night.

• 6 p.m.: Ash Wednesday Service at Christ Church Trinity( 110 7th Ave, Invermere). Contemplative Worship service with Imposition of Ashes.

• 6 p.m.: Join Aaron Cameron and Max Fanderl, at Century 21 office, Radium Hot Springs, for an informative workshop on green, healthy and energy efficient building methods. Snacks and beverages to follow.

Sunday, February 7th • 2 p.m.: Edgewater Legion Super Bowl Sunday.

Thursday, February 11th

Saturday, February 13th • Panorama Alberta Family Day Celebrations. Family Dinner in the Great Hall, Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. and Family Dance following Fireworks.

• 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Puppy Love 5 at the Invermere Community Hall. A fundraiser for GALS. Tattoo convention with live music, face painting, magic by Jeremy Coyote and more, admission-by-donation.

Call 342-8844 for information.

• 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Artym Gallery shows Serge Dube, Angela Morgan & Angie Rees exhibition.

Shows last till February 19.

• 10 a.m.: Radium Public Library Children’s Storytime with Valentine Crafts.

• 12 - 4 p.m.: Fairmont and District Lions’ Club Mid Winter Garage at the “Den”.

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YOUR MONEY

Important tax numbers to note It’s never too early to start tax planning. In fact, those who start planning at the beginning of the year for the year ahead are in the unique position of having 12 months to work through any tax headaches they may anticipate during the year. Here are some important tax numbers for 2016.

Working Canadians For the 2016 tax year, the federal tax rate lowered from 22 to 20.5 per cent for earners in the big middle bracket of $45,282 to $90,563. The basic personal exemption will remain the same, at $3,500.

Maximum Pensionable Earnings inched upwards in 2016 from $53,600 to $54,900, making this the upper income threshold for which Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions will apply. Likewise, the federal maximum Employment Insurance (EI) insurable earnings limit went from $49,500 to $50,800.

New Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) contribution room will be calculated as 18 per cent of 2015’s earned income, to a maximum of $25,370 for 2016.

Retired people The Old Age Security (OAS) recovery threshold for 2016 is $73,756. Any income over this amount will be subject to a recovery tax, with full loss of OAS at $119,398.

Canadians can claim the age amount if they were 65 years of age or older on December 31st if the tax year and, for 2015, their income was below $82,353. For 2016, the income limit was boosted to $83,427, which makes the maximum benefit $7,125.

Pension income tax credit maximum remains at $2,000 on eligible pension, annuity or superannuation payments.

Families Parents of children who participate in organized physical activities or arts programs may be able to claim these expenses on their tax returns.

The children’s fitness tax credit refunds up to $1,000 of costs paid for sporting activities, and the children’s tax credit covers up to $500 of fees paid.

Further, parents of children who qualify for the disability amount can claim an additional $500 per tax credit, provided that they’ve paid at least $100 in registration or membership fees.

Child Care expense deduction limits were raised by $1,000 for the 2015 tax year to $8,000 for children under age of seven, $5,000 for children aged seven through 19, and $11,000 for children who are eligible for the Disability Tax Credit.

To take advantage of these opportunities, be sure to request and save receipts for all your child’s activities and care throughout the year.

For everyone The federal Liberals rolled back Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) contribution limit to $5,500 for 2016, which brings the lifetime contribution limit to $46,500 for someone who has never contributed and has been eligible for the TFSA since its introduction in 2009.

The lifetime capital gains exemption was indexed upwards from $813,600 in 2015 to $824,176 for 2016.

First-time charitable donations still qualify for the super credit in 2016, which works out to 25 per cent for up to $1,000 in donations for one tax year between 2013 and 2017.

Canadians who bought a home in 2015 may be able to claim up to $5,000 of the purchase cost and get a non-refundable tax credit of up to $750.

Those with medical expenses can expect to write off the maximum of 3 per cent of net income or $2,237 for the 2016 tax year, up from $2,208 in 2015.

Final thoughts Benjamin Franklin famously said: “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” While that may be a bit harsh, there are benefits to working through things in advance, regardless of the situation. If you would like some general tips regarding taxation and your investments for 2016, speak with your financial advisor. For broader strategic planning, speak with your accountant, who will be happy to help.

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Using your library card isn’t that hard What’s in a card? Cards are very much a part of our lives. Just check your wallet and you’ll see what I mean. We have credit cards, debit cards, business cards, old appointment cards, Care cards, identification cards and probably a few more that we can’t remember we have or what they’re for.

Then, of course, what’s a day without a birthday card, a Christmas card, and greeting cards for every occasion. If you’re a funny person, people will call you a card, but that doesn’t make you small, square or even eligible for a credit card. Cards come in all shapes and sizes and serve to get us a tank of gas, a bag of groceries, a trip to Bora Bora, and entry into a concert. Cards can help us do many things, go many places, enjoy many experiences and send many good wishes to those we love.

There is, however, one card that deserves some special attention; one that doesn’t automatically come to mind when we mention the word “card.”

It’s a card that offers us the world; a card that costs us nothing; a card not to be forgotten or left behind, as it can be used in many places and for many reasons.

It is, of course, yes… you knew what it was all the time, and it’s your library card! That wondrous little plastic card with your name and your very own, unique, bar-coded patron identification

on it, for you and you alone.

You may think that this little gem we call the library card is just to be used for checking out the books in your local library, but you’d be sorely mistaken my friend. This little thing of beauty can give you access to all sorts of media from all sorts of places. You can order a hardcover book online with your library card; or maybe you’d prefer an e-book. How about a magazine? Or CD? Or maybe a DVD? There is fiction, non-fiction, adult or young adult material that only your library card can withdraw. There’s Dr. Zeus and Mother Goose, Shades of Grey and Tina Fey, politics and yo-yo tricks. Yes, these and more are there for you to explore with that wonderful card, your library card.

At the Radium Public Library, you can be treated to guest appearances by local authors, to children’s programs, Craft Days and Lego Nights, etc. It’s a wonderful place, your local library, and a glorious card, that library card. So go hang out and check some books out. You might even find it so enlightening and inviting that you’ll thirst for more and volunteer like I do. Just a couple of hours a week will be good for the mind and may lead to a find of some written old treasure to give you more pleasure. Now that’s the reward of not being bored, and you’ll laugh and you’ll cry as the pages roll by — it might make you a bard that old library card!

This week’s column was written by Radium library volunteer Tom G. The Radium Public Library is located at 7585 Main Street West. Call 250-347-2434 for more information.

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Hired Equipment Registration Rocky Mountain District

The Rocky Mountain District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is creating its list of registered Equipment for Hire in the East Kootenay Service Area for the fiscal year 2016//2017, which begins April 1, 2016. This area includes the United States border south at Kingsgate and Roosville, west at Yahk, east to the Alberta border and north to Brisco on Highway 95.

All individuals or companies registered this past year through the District Office in Cranbrook will be receiving invitations to re-register their equipment for the coming fiscal year by mail by the end of February.

Any individuals or companies who were not registered in 2015, but who wish to have their equipment listed, are hereby invited to contact the District Office either in person or by phone to obtain the appropriate registration forms.

Note that while you do not need to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability insurance or up-to-date WorkSafeBC coverage to register, you will have to meet these requirements prior to working on any ministry projects.

Only owned or lease-to-own equipment is eligible for registration.

Equipment can only be registered in one area in any given year. Seniority is not transferable from area to area.

The deadline for new registrations is 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Late registrations will be accepted, but may appear at the bottom of the open list.

Note that there is no charge for registering new equipment, or for changing or removing equipment information already listed.

To have equipment registration forms mailed, faxed or e-mailed to you, please contact the local District Office in Rocky Mountain by mail at 129 – 10th Avenue South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 2N1, by phone at 250 426-1500 or by fax at 250 426-1523.

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Wende Brash Broker/Owner

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

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

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HERE TO SERVE YOU SERVICES

SERVICES

Kitchen cabinet & counter top SpecialiStS

www.valleysolutions.ca valleysolutions@shaw.ca

Judy: (250) 341-1903

Westridge Cabinets Dealer ~ Granite and Quartz Counter Tops

SOLUTIONS FOR THE VACATION HOME OWNER SINCE 2006

Come visit our showroom,

492 arrow rd., unit 1b 250-342-hoMe (4663)

• House Checking • Complications • Details

THE VALLEY’S LARGEST WINDOW COVERINGS SHOWROOM • Roller Shades • Roman Shades • Cellular Shades

• Pleated Shades • Horizontal Blinds • Shutters

• Vertical Blinds • Automation • Residential & Commercial

Sales ~ Service ~ Installation

UNIVERSAL DOORS & EXTERIORS Arnold Scheffer 250-342-6700

Come visit our showroom,

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ROSS‛S POOLS & SPAS Commercial – Residential Installation – Maintenance – Repairs

Darren Ross Box 72, Canal Flats, B.C. V0B 1B0

Cell: 250-341-7727 • Fax: 1-778-523-2426 • poolman-911@hotmail.com

FILTER - IT Serving the Columbia Valley

Registered with the Canadian Water Quality Association Filtration• Purification • Reverse Osmosis • UV

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Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential

• Air Conditioning/Heat Pumps • Fireplaces • Full Heating and Ventilation Systems Call for your FREE consultation and estimate

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• FURNACES • HEAT PUMPS • AIR CONDITIONING • FIREPLACES • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 385 Laurier Street, Invermere, B.C.

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

PHARMACY

BOUTIQUE VACATION HOME MANAGEMENT RENTAL SERVICES

LAMBERT-KIPP

“Proven and successful Management and Marketing Services for your Vacation Home” “Trip Advisor Vacation Rental of the Year 2011, 2012 and 2013”

Call or visit online

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

Bruce Dehart 250.347.9803 or 250.342.5357

P H A R M A C Y LT D .

Come in and browse our giftware

J. Douglas Kipp, B. Sc. (Pharm.)

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

Your Compounding Pharmacy Open Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

250-342-6612

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

Plumbing • Heating • Electrical

Rigid Plumbing Ltd. Andy Charette

Quality you can see!

E: rigidplumbing@hotmail.ca P: 250-341-5179

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HERE TO SERVE YOU LANDSCAPING

CONTRACTING

INSURANCE

Invermere and East Kootenay Region

Lambert

• Journeyman Carpenter • Contracting • Framing/Siding/Finishing • Timberframe • Custom Log Railing & Decks

INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD.

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BOX 2228 BOX 459 742 - 13th STREET 7553 MAIN STREET INVERMERE, BC. RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, BC V0A 1K0 V0A 1M0 PHONE: 250-342-3031 PHONE: 250-347-9350 FAX: 250-342-6945 FAX: 250-347-6350 Email: info@invermereinsurance.com • Toll Free: 1-866-342-3031

FOOTCARE

ELECTRICAL

New Home Construction

Scott Wilisky

stwcarpentry@live.ca • cell 250 270 0745

Phil Bibby Journeyman Carpenter

250.341.1995 philbibby@live.ca

Scott Postlethwaite

Free Estimates

Residential, Commercial Electric Furnace and Hot Water Tank Repair and Service For All Your Electrical Needs

New Homes • Custom Builds • Renovations Big Or Small

invermereelectric@gmail.com

Dale Elliott Contracting

1710 10 Avenue – Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 th

CONTRACTING

CONTRACTING • •

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

SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

Septic Systems Installed ~ Pumped ~ Repaired Prefab Cement Tanks Installed Water Lines Dug and Installed Basements Dug

Spray Foam InSulated ConCrete FormS

WINDERMERE 250-342-6805

Box 802 | 422 – 14th Street | Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0

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FAIRMONT RIDGE RENOVATION

Doors Windows Flooring Painting/ Interior/Exterior • Kitchen Renovations

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

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

Box 424, Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0

Serving the Columbia Valley

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

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

Invermere, B.C.

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Renovations Decks Finishing Interior/Exterior Painting David Gulbe Mike Bernicot

CONCRETE

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Call Amanda Nason to advertise your business in our Here To Serve You section.

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The colourful history of Horsethief Creek

Curator’s Corner

historical sites we send people to go see, but there are many more in the valley.

To start your Heritage Week celebration, drop by the museum and pick up the pamphlet on Invermere’s or Windermere’s historical tours.

These highlight the historical buildings in each town. We can even make other suggestions depending on your interests.

January had many events on the lake this year, like every year. When I was at the beach, I reflected on the significance the lake had to the pioneers.

Lake Windermere was used for rec-

By J.D. Jeffery Museum Curator This month, B.C. museums celebrate Heritage Week. From February 15th to 21st, museums will be showing off this year’s theme: “Distinctive Destinations: Experience Historic Places.” We have many places in the valley that fall under this theme: Fairmont’s bath houses, Canal Flats’ canals, Radium’s hot springs, Edgewater’s flumes, and even Wilmer’s Delphine Lodge. These are a few of the

reation, a food source and a means of transportation. In the winter, people harvested the ice to use in ice boxes and went ice fishing to provide meals at the table. Recreation included hockey, skating, skiing and curling. To shorten the travel time, people travelled across the lake using sleighs and, later, vehicles.

I am mentioning these things this month to introduce this year’s summer theme at the museum: “Uses of the Lake.” Summer activities as well as winter will be highlighted to celebrate our newest building the museum received last year — the Ice House.

The landmark name this month is Horsethief Creek. In 1885, a man was

accused of stealing a horse or horses from a packer named Jim Kane. The thief was pursued up this creek — then known as No. 1 Creek — by a local posse of which Mr. George Hope Johnston was a member. The prisoner was taken by the authorities from the posse before he could be hanged and was moved to Wild Horse Creek, where justice for the East Kootenay was meted out. It is doubtful if this episode will be found in court records; the trial resulted in an acquittal — all witnesses were drunk.

Learn more about what’s happening at the museum by visiting www. windermerevalleymuseum.ca.

HERE TO SERVE YOU CONCRETE • Ready Mix Concrete • Commercial concrete sealer • Concrete Pumping retarder for exposed • Over 50 colours available aggregate and in stock • DeliveReD ON TiMe • Concrete stamps for rent at a fair price • Full range of coloured release • Full range of sand and agents for stamping gravel products.

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

CARPET CLEANING

Residential & Commercial Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Bus: 250-342-9692 Cell: 250-342-5241

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Fax: 250-342-9644 rugclean@telus.net

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PIONEER CLASSIFIEDS CHEERS CHEERS && JEERS JEERS Sponsored by

S OBITUARY S Lepine, Maxime Delphis Ovide January 21st, 1929 – January 21st, 2016 Born in 1929, Max was raised on a farm near Batoche, SK. Growing up, he developed a strong work ethic raising horses and taking care of the family farm. He moved to Trail, B.C. in 1949 where he provided for and loved his wife and 6 children. He worked as an Iron Worker at Teck Cominco for over 40 years and had a passion for sports throughout his life, excelling in fastball, curling, broomball and horseshoes. He was also known for his bountiful garden and for his generous spirit, sharing the fruits of his labour with the people around him. In his later years, he enjoyed socializing and playing cards at the Eagles Club and spending time with his wife, Kathleen, hunting, fishing and camping at the Arrow Yacht Club. Max and Kay both loved music and could be often found floating around the dance floor.

His love for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren was ever present. In his later years, he always made time for them and could be found playing endless games of cards, teaching them how to build the perfect snowman or zipping down a hill on a sled. Always followed by a treat, be it magic gum, ice cream cones, quarters from your hat or pony tail, or simply the best hug you could ever imagine.

He is recently predeceased by his soulmate of 66 years, Kathleen Lepine. He is predeceased by his parents, Alice and Robert Lepine, his brothers Edward and Russel, and his sister Irene Boechler. He is survived by his 6 children Diane (Dan) Brinson, Brien (Heather) Lepine, Beverley (Jack) Fowler, Roland (Lucie) Lepine, Wendy (David) Gleave, Gerald (Delaina) Lepine, his 14 grandchildren and his 15 great-grandchildren. He is survived by his brothers Carl (Helen) and Garnet, his sister Eugenia (Ron) Healey, as well as by sister-in-law Vivian Meabry.

We will miss you, Dad. Give Mom a kiss from us when you see her. We know the two of you will be looking out for us all from above. We Love you big as the sky! A celebration of life will be held in Trail in the spring.

We would like to thank Dr. Arif, the Columbia Gardens staff and the Ivy house Staff for their wonderful care of our dad.

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CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

Cheers to Dave McGrath for your to the point letter to the editor about giving with one hand and demanding taking with the other.

Save the world by depleting the Columbia does seem rather insulting to our neighbours looking to make a home here rather than in The Big Smoke Condo town.

Jeers to the retired businessman who thinks it is ok to use obscenities when speaking to a hard working individual. Remember what goes around comes around.

Cheers to Elli Bukovnik for helping me translate a letter to my now fiancé’s parents asking for their daughter’s hand in marriage. You saved them the pain of reading my broken Spanish and have helped earn me some cherished brownie points in the process. Muchas Gracias!

Cheers to Marion at Blessings Thrift Store furniture side. You rock Girl!

Cheers to Lucy Miller for feeding the paramedics. That pumpkin loaf didn’t last long!

S OBITUARY S Edna Marie Kelly (White) “An angel who walked among us”.

It is with deeply saddened hearts and an end of an era, that we announce the passing of our compassionate champion of life, Mother, Grandmother and dear friend, Edna Marie Kelly. Edna passed with her most prized possession at her side, her family, on January 10th, 2016, in Invermere, B.C. only three months after her beloved husband Roy Kelly.

Our Angel, now in the sky, Edna, leaves behind her children, Maureen and Douglas Kelly, Grandchildren Corinne Gadomski, Kevin and Michelle Gadomski, Chris and Scott Kelly. Edna has joined her father Ernie White, mother Marie White, step mom Beth Magwood, loving daughter Teresa and Sigmund Gadomski, daughterin-law Marylou Kelly, and her sister Jean Platt in the heavens.

Born in Olds, Alberta to Ernie and Marie White on October 30th 1921, Edna married Roy Kelly, the love of her life, after meeting him in business school. Dedicated to her family from the start, she supported her husband’s dreams and aspirations in hockey. They traveled all over Canada and the United States, eventually establishing roots in Calgary, Alberta where they raised their three children.

She was the best Mom! Her home was a safe haven filled with music and love. The love and compassion she had for her children will live as a legacy through their hearts, and endure through the generations to come. The lessons she exemplified are the importance of family, sticking by one another and never giving up.

A life worth living, for Edna, was a life devoted to others. All, including the animals in her life felt her gentle, kind and generous spirit. The many dogs that became Edna’s companions were a true testament to this soul level connection that Edna shared in her life.

Edna’s unconditional love, compassion and support throughout our lives, in the good and bad, in sports and school, in laughter and in tears has filled and enriched our lives forever. Her loving smile could light up a room, her crystal blue eyes could light up your heart, and her gentle loving soul lit up our world. Edna is one of those special people who will always have a lasting place in our hearts. We know that the impact she made in this world will amplify as she continues to work with our Lord in the heavens above.

Edna Kelly, may you forever be in our hearts with a skip in your step and a twinkle in your eyes.

Please join family and friends for lunch at Edna’s celebration of life on February 6th, 2016 -1:30 p.m. at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre 1720 4th Ave RR4, Invermere, B.C.

Cheers to the tiny little snowman that appeared in my garden Thursday morning! You made my day! I loved it!

A big Cheers from Columbia House to Columbia Pee-Wee Hockey Team that spontaneously popped in and gave the residents a plant. Your act of kindness is greatly appreciated.

Cheers to our wonderful neighbours on both sides of our place, Kevin and Burt and Kaleb in Edgewater.

We come out to the valley almost every weekend to find they have shovelled our driveway, deck and stairs in the winter. In the summer they mow the lawns. You could not ask for better neighbours.

Cheers to Silver Tips Hockey and all the volunteers who helped build the ponds on the lake for the Rockies Pond Hockey Tournament.

That was a huge effort to get them up and running.

S OBITUARY S Tardif, Paul May 6th, 1956 – January 24th, 2016

It is with deeply saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle grandfather, and friend.

Paul passed away at his home in Fairmont, B.C. with his strong devoted wife and daughter by his side, after a brief, but brave battle with cancer.

Paul is survived by his loving family; wife Linda, daughter Angela (Jay), mother Louise, sisters Donna (Ivar), Janet, Shannon (Glen), Celine, brothers Lyle, Dwight (Margaret), Michael, Pat (Jeannie) Chad (Jynetta) and their families. Three step-children Fawn (Priska), Jana, Terry (Chantelle) and four grandchildren (Colin, Ever, Corbin, Chevy) and Linda’s family sisters Janet and Marilyn(Ron) and brothers Chris and Jim. Paul was born in Big River Saskatchewan and moved to the valley with his family in 1969. He was well known for enjoying a good cup of coffee, enjoying a good meal with family and friends, and he loved the outdoors, especially spending time camping, fishing, and quadding, with Linda and their dog, Bailey. Paul proudly worked at the Fairmont Mountainside Villas for 28 years with Management and staff, where he was a known and well respected figure, and confidant. In Paul’s specific way, he always got things done.

Paul’s family would like to sincerely thank Dr. Johnson, Dr. Dibb, and the Interior Health Home Support Nurses for their exceptional assistance and care. We would also like to extend our gratitude to the Management and staff of the Mountainside Villas for their support.

It was Paul’s wish for there to be no funeral service or celebration of life.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Tom Baker Cancer Society.

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CHEERS & JEERS

ANNOUNCEMENT

COMMERCIAL SPACE

SUITE FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR SALE

MISC. FOR SALE

Cheers to my amazing, hardworking husband who is busy and tired everyday but complains a lot less than I do. Cheers to our two little girls who keep life interesting!

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.

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

Downtown Radium: Small 1-bdrm apt., $615/mo utilities included.

Available March 1st. Call 250-3476420 or 250-688-1582.

Looking to Purchase: House with basement suite or suite potential.

Invermere area. $200k - $250k.

Contact 250-342-1131. :)

2 pair cross-country skis, used twice. 1 is size 11 198”, 2nd is size 8 190”. Salomon Elite 5. $150 each.

Please call Lynda at 250-341-5736.

HOUSE FOR RENT

ANIMALS

FIREWOOD

Available March 1st, brand new 3-bdrm, 2 1/2 bath home with garage and fenced yard. N/S, N/P. Unfurnished, located off Swansea Rd. $1350/mo. Contact Paul 250341-8092.

Registered Luing Bulls. 250-3463100.

Support Rockies Hockey firewood.

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

Huge Jeers for the person driving the blue pickup. When all other fishing derby and pond hockey people were asked not to drive though the Kinsman beach access they all were very kind, except this truck that plowed through the water and got people wet, and raced up the beach. Everyone used the Bayshore way except you.

GROW UP. Cheers to Marko for the service and community building that has occurred under your watch.

Bringing humour and humanity to the “report.” It has brought us all somehow closer.

Cheers to the Jeers about neighbours with noisy heat pumps. Marginal technology in this climate and thoughtless placement near neighbour’s bedroom windows. From another “Sleepless in Invermere.”

Cheers to Rich Meunièr, volunteer coach for DTSS boys basketball team. As a retired part time local, you stepped up with your 20 years experience for our young men. And we see the excellence of your coaching, on and off the court. And Cheers to Mrs. Meunièr, your support for his coaching is appreciated as well. Good sportsmen, skilled players and a solid team are forming.

A massive Cheers goes out to all the instructors at the Fairmont Ski Hill who are involved in the Snowbirds program. You guys are awesome and do an amazing job teaching our kids to ski.

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

LOST AND FOUND Found: Sunday, January 24th at around 5:15 p.m. on Timber Ridge Rd, one Solomon Ski Boot X4 Irony, size 24.5, white. Please call 250342-6503.

Lost: Man’s gold ring with three small diamonds, on Friday Jan 29th, at the Seniors Centre, Lambert Kipp Pharmacy or BMO location.

Sentimental value, reward offered.

250-342-0686.

STORAGE NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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

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

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

Second floor office space in Radium starting at $250/mo. 403-5599625

SHARED ACCOMMODATION Room For Rent: Long term or short term. Fully furnished and very comfortable bedroom in the house.

Westridge area, close to schools and downtown Invermere. $500/ mo, includes cable, wifi, washer/ dryer and full use of the house.

Please call 250-342-5330.

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

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

STARTING AT $500/mo.

For rent: Black Forest Village Apartment, 2-bdrm, 2 bathrooms.

W/D, D/W, $875/mo. Ph. 250-3423790.

Must see, 3-bdrm, 2 bath, modern, energy efficient, newly built suite for rent, walking distance to downtown. W/D, dishwasher, N/S. $1,500/mo utilities included. 250688-0708.

For rent in Radium, 2-bdrm, 2 bath, lower level suite, W/D, dishwasher, N/S, N/P. $750/mo. Call 250-3423790.

Invermere, 3-bdrm, close to schools, lower suite private entrance, up/down duplex, 5 appliances, large storage shed, N/P, N/S, $850/mo plus damage deposit includes water. Phone 403-6510008.

3-bdrm upper suite Windermere, close to school, large yard, $950/ mo + utilities. Call 250-342-8662 for details.

Downtown Invermere, close to hospital. 2-bdrm, 1 bath, W/D. $800/mo plus utilities. Prefer 1 year lease, N/S, N/P. Available immediately. 250-688-0110.

2144-13th Avenue Invermere.

2-bdrm plus den, 1 bath, country kitchen and basement for storage.

Open parking for 2 + vehicles.

Community garden close by, and large front yard. $1000/mo plus utilities. Available immediately.

Call or text Pat 250-342-1262 or email patbrownjohn@gmail.com.

CONDO FOR RENT 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.

Cozy 1-bdrm condo for rent in Radium. Fully furnished with 7 appliances, underground parking, pool and hot tub. $750/mo + $400 D.D. Available immediately. Call 403-880-9719 or 403-512-2168.

Invermere: 1-bdrm walkout suite.

Suitable for one person. Close to beach and downtown, lakeview.

N/S, N/P, W/D. $600/mo plus utilities. 250-342-8662.

Akiskinook: 1-bdrm condo, recently renovated, fully furnished, cable/ Wi-Fi included, N/S, N/P, $850/mo + hydro. 403-293-3870.

Large 1-bdrm lower suite in central Invermere for a single person. All utilities and T.V. included, shared laundry. $750/mo, 250-342-9404.

Condo for rent in Aspen building in Radium, 2-bdrm, 2 bath, $825/ mo includes utilities. N/P, N/S. Underground parking. Available immediately, call 403-690-7444.

Mini Dachshund puppies for sale.

One male and one female. Call for more information. 250-342-5494.

FIREWOOD

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

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

Pine Firewood, $200/cord. Split and delivered. 250-342-1586.

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 PARMESAN POTATO STACKS

3 tbsp Butter, melted 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese 1 tsp Garlic Powder

1 tsp Thyme Leaves Salt and Pepper 8-10 Potatoes, sliced thinly

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Butter a 12-cup muffin tin and set aside.

Slice potatoes thinly and put in a large bowl.

Add melted butter, parmesan cheese and spices and toss to coat evenly.

Layer the potatoes into stacks and place in muffin tin.

Sprinkle with more salt and pepper to taste.

Bake the potato stacks for 55 to 60 minutes until golden and center is tender.

Let sit for 5 minutes then serve. Garnish with extra parmesan and thyme. Serves 4 - 6 people.

See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Home Of The Week Big Deal on the Waterfront!

Well appointed, fully furnished and totally remodeled 4bedroom condo enjoys the benefits of a lake front cottage at a fraction of the price. Boat slip included!

$895,000

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SERVICES

kimberleyrae.ca

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

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

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

Shannon’s Blinds & Designs

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.

FREE; Family History Instruction.

Thursdays, 3 - 6 p.m. 5014 Fairway Drive, Fairmont, B.C. Phone 250270-0299 “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints”.

Handy man service snow shoveling and interior jobs. Good rates. Phone Albert at 250-341-1595.

Organic brain and energy supplements. Enhance your cognitive functions and over all health. 403-519-8268 or patyesh@ gmail.com to order or for a fantastic home business opportunity.

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VOLUNTEER/DONATION

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Volunteer Opportunity Immigrant new comers need your help. Please consider volunteering as a mentor or join our list of occasional translators.

English tutoring volunteers with EAL training are welcome. The average contribution is 2 hours a week. Contact CBAL Settlement Worker Hannah Wong for more information, 250-341-7188 or windermerevalleysettlement@ cbal.org.

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.

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.

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

JOIN OUR WINNING TEAM! Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is accepting applications for the position of:

STAFF ACCOMMODATION COORDINATOR This position is considered year-round, part-time, with varying hours depending on the season.

The duties of this position include: • Conduct inspections of units prior to tenants leaving • Respond to problems identified by tenants or management in a timely fashion • Ensure that public areas are kept clean • Arrange for cleaning of units after a tenant has left, including cleaning of linens • Inform management of any problem tenants (noise, damage, etc) so that such issues can be dealt with quickly • Replenish supplies as needed The successful candidate will have the following qualifications: • This position would be ideal for someone with experience dealing with the public; who is used to a ‘hands on’ approach to property management, up to and including cleaning of units.

• Excellent people skills • Superior organization skills • A valid drivers license Interested candidates can contact David Sheedy by sending a resumé to hr@fhsr.com, or faxing resumé to 250.345.6515

Didja know? You can qualify for health & dental benefits by working as little as 25 hours

Groundskeeper: Full-time seasonal position. Wage depends on experience. Involves maintaining grounds & irrigation systems.

E-mail resume with references to radval@shaw.ca or bring in person to Radium Valley Vacation Resort.

Maintenance Person: Full-time seasonal position, may become year round. Wage depends on experience.

Electrical, construction, mechanical or plumbing experience an asset. E-mail resume with references to radval@ shaw.ca or bring in person to Radium Valley Vacation Resort.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

SPRING & SUMMER JOB FAIR Tuesday, February 9 • 1–3pm Fairmont Hot Springs Ski Chalet We will be hiring for our spring & summer 2016 season. Available positions include: • Front Desk Agents • Housekeeping • Golf Turfcare & Groundskeeping • Golf Shop Attendants • Guest Services • Player Assistants • Lifeguards • RV Park Attendants • Retail Sales People • Food & Beverage Servers • Cooks • Sous Chefs • Kitchen Help & Bussers • Baristas • Kayak Guides • BC Rockies Adventures Camp Counselors • Estheticians • Night Waterers Resumes may be sent in advance to: David Sheedy Human Resources • Fax: 250-345-6616 or hr@fhsr.com

Didja know? We provide free lunch for all of our teammates while they are on

shift.

fairmonthotsprings.com 1.800.663.4979

219 OPPORTUNITIES TO GOLF THIS SUMMER WHEN YOU WORK WITH FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS RESORT We offer unlimited golfing for golf course staff during the 2016 season.

Join our team, apply today to the attention of David Sheedy at hr@fhsr.com

Didja know?

We can employ you year round!

Many of our teammates who work in golf, stay for the winter season at the ski hill

a week.

LESSONS/TRAINING Private art classes, all mediums.

403-519-8268. Soul portraits and portrait lessons.

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 250-342-6344.

JOIN OUR WINNING TEAM!

FairmontHotSprings.com 1.800.663.4979

FairmontHotSprings.com 1.800.663.4979

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Icy times on Lake Windermere TOP TO BOTTOM: The Kinsmen Club’s 16th annual Fishing Derby on Saturday, January 30th attracted the participation of all ages. Wallace Warbrick Senior won first prize with a catch measuring 17 inches. Roxann Rad took second place with a 16 3/8 inch catch and Darren Ottenbreit came in third with a 16 1/4 inch catch. For the kids’ competition of catching the smallest fish, Dahlia Laflamme

took first prize for her 4 1/4-inch catch and Blake Olson took second with 4 3/8 inches; After warm weather forced the Columbia Valley Rockies’ annual Pond Hockey Championship inside the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena on Friday, January 29th, the tournament was able to return to Kinsmen Beach for the rest of the weekend thanks to a dip in temperatures.

Photos by Breanne Massey

. . . ‘Rescued’ from page 12 The Fire Vixen Tattoo vision was to create a meaningful and family-friendly tattoo event that could benefit the community. While appointments booked in advance are preferred, there may be time for walk-in appointments.

The hourly rate for artists at Puppy Love 5 is $150.

The fundraiser will wrap up with an entry-by-donation party for adults (19+) that features a beer garden and live entertainment between 8 p.m. and 1 a.m., which will include performances from Emily Rawbon, Terez Goulet, Ben Benvenuti, Matt Shelson and DJ Shawn Ridsdale.

To book a Puppy Love appointment, call Fire Vixen Tattoos at 250-342-8844 or email firevixentattoos@gmail.com.

Looking for a ladder?

The Columbia Valley RCMP are asking the owner of this ladder that was turned into the detachment to contact the detachment in order to claim it. Photo submitted

Participating tattoo artists: • Sarah Eastick, Fire Vixen Tattoos owner, Invermere • Jason Paine, Fire Vixen Tattoos artist, Invermere • Silena Ewen, Fire Vixen Tattoos apprentice, Invermere • Joey Riegling, Fire Vixen Tattoos guest artist and Ontario rogue • Paul Sutton, Yafinsati Tattoo Parlour artist, Cranbrook • Daniel Fowler, Perfect Image artist, Banff • Char Brehm, Pin Up Ink artist, Cranbrook • James Fletcher, Pin Up Ink artist, Cranbrook

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FAITH

The stories our hands tell

By Pastor Murray Wittke Valley Christian Assembly “Show me your hands,” mom always said, knowing my hands told the truth of what I’d been up to or where I’d been. My dirty fingernails, skinned knuckles, or sticky fingers spoke loud and clear.

Our hands tell on us.

For years, my cracked and calloused hands told everyone I worked in the dirt with shovels, rakes and machinery.

Nowadays, my hands are soft and smooth and tell a tale of time spent with people, books and working at a desk.

I also speak with my hands. I know Jesus did. As he spent time with people, his hands quietly revealed his heart. Those closest to Jesus watched his hands express his compassion and bring hope and healing as he touched the untouchable leper; placed his fingers in the

ears of a deaf mute; grabbed the hand of a drowning man; and mixed dirt and saliva in his palm and then smeared it on a blind man’s eyes.

They saw Jesus touch the coffin of a widow’s son and mend her broken heart; take a few loaves of bread, give thanks and feed a hungry crowd; lay his hands on children and bless them; and kneel to wash the feet of his friends.

His hands even spoke in his death. The hymn writer echoes their message: “One day they led Him up Calvary’s mountain. One day they nailed Him to die on a tree. Suffering anguish despised and rejected. Bearing our sins my Redeemer is He. The hands that healed nations, stretched out on a tree, and took the nails for me.”

When Thomas heard reports Jesus had risen and was alive he said: “Unless I see his hands… I will never believe.” He knew Jesus’ hands told the truth. A week later, Jesus met Thomas and said: “Look at my hands… stop doubting and believe.”

Jesus’ hands spoke loud and clear, revealing exactly where he’d been. Thomas heard the story they told and believed.

Today, the hands of Jesus continue to bring life, hope and healing to all who believe the story they tell.

Eagle authority On Monday, January 25th, Kim Hutton snapped this incredible photo of an eagle perched in the old tree adjacent to the ice fishing village by the Invermere Bay Condos, intimidating a couple of crows that were quick to get out of its way.

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, February 7th, 10:30 a.m.

Worship and Life Instruction “Follow Me - Practicing Disciples”

Pastor Trevor Hagan ministering.

KIDS Church for children Age 3 to 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 Services.

Pastor Murray Wittke 4814 Highway Drive, 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

Photo submitted

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

Let’s Make Cancer History

www.cancer.ca

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