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No stopping zone in place for Kootenay Park and become a threat to the safety of visitors.”

Impacted areas will include areas between McKay Compound to Cobb Lake, which is the southern portion of Kootenay National Park It’s that time of year again when bears above the hot springs, the Olive Lake day use emerge from hibernation up in the mountains site, and the brake check pullouts for both the to look for food at lower elevations. northbound and southbound lanes.

While this may seem like an opportune Parks Canada would also like to remind moment to catch a glimpse of bears, it can acpeople that feeding the wildlife in the area and tually be more dangerous than you think. disobeying legal closures not only puts them“I think a lot of people don’t necessarily selves and the animals in danger, it is illegal. understand that if a bear is roadside, it’s still a Parks Canada wildlife and law enforcement ofwild animal,” said Jon Stuart-Smith, Humanficers, with the assistance of the RCMP detachWildlife Conflict Specialist with Parks Canada.

BEAR JAM — A grizzly family crosses Highway 93 north of Olive Lake in June “People start to think that it’s more like a zoo ment, will routinely patrol the area to enforce 2014. Apart from allowing bears to cross, a no stopping rule is now in effect. the no stopping zone and will lay charges if mosituation and the animal doesn’t have the po File photo by Brian Spreadbury torists are not in compliance. These charges can tential to hurt or injure them.” range anywhere from a $115 provincial highFor this reason, Parks Canada is enforcing cases, stop to feed the animals, Mr. Stuart-Smith said the way ticket to a mandatory court case with a maximum its annual temporary no stopping zone for an 11-kilome- danger is only elevated. tre stretch of Highway 93 South in the southern portion “That obviously becomes quite dangerous if bears be- fine of $250,000 for feeding the wildlife. To date, no of Kootenay National Park. The restriction is enforced as come food-conditioned and are starting to approach ve- charges have been laid.

The no stopping zone went into effect on May 12th a safety precaution to keep both motorists and the bears hicles starting to expect food,” he said. “That is something themselves safe so they feel undisturbed for the time be- we are really trying to avoid because in the end we might and will carry forward until Parks Canada deems it safe ing. When people disobey the restriction and, in many have to destroy bears that become that food-conditioned to lift the restriction.

By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff

Crew shooting feature film in Invermere

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Invermere is about to see a little bit of lights, camera and action as cast and crew for a new feature film descend on the community from Halifax and Toronto to shoot their movie starting next week.

Those behind the film, entitled Suck It Up, have been working on it for several years and are excited to be on the verge of filming, which is scheduled to happen in and around Invermere from May 25th to June 15th.

“I still don’t believe that we are finally at this point,” producer Marc Tetreault told The Pioneer.

The film tells the story of two young women, Ronnie and Faye, who are best friends.

“They embark on a debaucherous road trip from Calgary to Invermere to get over the loss of a young man who was close to them — Ronnie’s brother and Faye’s first love,” said Mr. Tetreault. “They deal with the loss in different ways — Faye is

sort of a control freak and Ronnie is verging on alcoholism. They try to find catharsis in Invermere. It’s a drama comedy. It’s sad and it’s sweet, but it’s also really funny.”

More than 95 per cent of the film will be set in Invermere, a decision that came about because one of lead actresses — Grace Glowicki (who plays Ronnie) — grew up in Edmonton and spent some of her summers in Invermere working at Gerry’s Gelati, and suggested it as an ideal location.

“Part of the reason we fell in love with the project was the opportunity to shoot in Invermere. It’s not an easy place to shoot in, especially on a micro-budget, since there’s not much (film) gear here, but there is some amazing production value in being able to shoot in this great little town,” said Mr. Tetreault. “We’ve had our scouting crew out and we’ve been thrilled so far at how generous people have been.”

Ms. Glowicki is good friends with script writer Julia Hoff, and Ms. Hoff was able to incorporate specific places in valley — including The White House pub, the Candyland store, and the Valley Alley Bowling Centre — into the script despite never having been here.

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Between the dates of May 9th and 16th, the Columbia Valley Detachment has responded to 55 calls for service.

The large majority of files reported appeared to be theft from vehicles, theft to vehicles, and attempt thefts of and from vehicles. Also, a reported Break and Enter to a garage in order to rifle through vehicles looking for identification and insurance papers and several files specific to theft of licence plates.

One gets the picture quickly! Much of this may have been criminals travelling through the Invermere/Radium area and or crimes of opportunity from local criminally minded subjects linked to out-of-area criminals. Just a reminder to all full and parttime residents, including vacationers, that we must all be vigilant to do our part to safeguard from being victimized the best we can. Take your keys out of vehicles, lock your vehicles and attempt to make sure identification and property is out of sight, out of mind and report suspicious activity regardless of the time of day.

A few files being submitted are as follows (without providing too many details, the next two incidents will be before the courts in Chilliwack and Edmonton, but provide closure to a degree): • On Saturday, May 7th at 11:11 a.m., Columbia Valley RCMP were notified of a theft of a vehicle which occurred overnight from a residence in Radium Hot Springs.

The complainant reported that their vehicle had been stolen from their driveway overnight and provided good details of the vehicle. The vehicle information was sent to the surrounding detachments for their information by the police investigator and the vehicle was added to a computer system that is utilized by law enforcement across Canada. An RCMP officer in Hope stopped to check the vehicle at 5:10 p.m. with a Merritt subject changing the flat tire (Karma). This subject advised the driver was not there, but was arrested anyway for possession of stolen property over $5,000. Drugs were located on the subject and other administrative items were issued on the subject

on behalf of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles. The Merritt subject will be returning to Chilliwack for court with reference to the charges pending Crown Counsel review in Chilliwack. In the situation of this particular vehicle, it is likely that the vehicle was headed to a “chop shop” in the Lower Mainland.

• On Monday, May 9th, a complainant reported that their pickup truck had been stolen from outside of his work in the area of Windermere. Further details were provided specific to the truck and time as to when it was stolen. Unfortunately (but worked out to some degree in the end), a wallet with a credit card was in the truck that belonged to the complainant. A credit card had been used throughout the day in Cranbrook at a few places including a rental company. The primary Columbia Valley investigator as well as another assisting member of this detachment were obtaining video surveillance and created some leads which ultimately lead to a suspect with a rental vehicle having been identified now in Edmonton.

Edmonton Police Service had then recovered the stolen rental car from Cranbrook with the subject in the car who had posed as the complainant for the Windermere stolen truck, using the identification missing from the stolen truck. This adult male is facing charges and obviously further investigation is underway.

• On Wednesday, May 11th, a complainant reported vandalism (ignition punched)to his Kawasaki motorcycle over the last weekend while he was out of town.

• On Friday, May 13th, a complainant reported to Columbia Valley RCMP an attempted fraud through a fake Canada Revenue Agency account (CRA). An email from a fraudulent CRA-generated email had been received by the complainant. The email then brought the complainant to a very real looking CRA website to input their Social Insurance Number (SIN) number, name, credit card information, home address, etc. The complainant entered their SIN number but then started to get suspicious so thought better and did not input any further information. A police investigator viewed the website, which looked very real Continued on next page . . .

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Distracted driving penalties to increase in British Columbia

By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff Put down the phone, British Columbia drivers, or it’s going to cost you more than double the current rate with the government planning to increase fines for distracted driving, effective June 1st.

In a world where many are constantly checking their phones on a minute-by-minute basis, legislators have struggled to keep up and prevent people from using their devices behind the wheel. To enhance road safety, the government of B.C. banned the use of hand-held devices by drivers in 2010 and increased penalties for using an electronic device while driving last year to include three penalty points in addition to the $167 fine.

Last week, B.C. Solicitor General Mike Morris announced that the fine for distracted driving would be increasing from the current $167 to $367 with drivers also being assessed four penalty points that would trigger another $175 addition to their insurance premiums.

The same driver who commits a second offence within 12 months will also face a penalty of $888 with a third offence costing more than $3,000. More than one ticket in a year will trigger an automatic review by the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles that could eventually result in a licence suspension for the driver.

Cpl. Brent Ayers of the Columbia Valley RCMP De. . . ‘RCMP’ from page 4 with links to numerous Government of Canada websites and contact numbers. The contact numbers did not work when tried and the police investigator was hung up on when a call taker picked up through one of the contact numbers.

The Canadian Anti Fraud Centre was advised, but is very busy as this has been a very common scam to date.

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tachment said that he expects the higher fines to play a role in reducing the amount of distracted driving in B.C. “It always changes things,” he said. “It’s one thing if it’s only a few dollars but none of us can afford penalties a lot higher. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people who will try and do it because they believe that they can multi-task, but I’d like to think it will maybe change things.”

B.C. Transportation Minister Todd Stone said the public awareness campaigns have not been able to get the message across to people that driving while using a handheld device is extremely dangerous and can be deadly.

“Imagine trying to drive the length of a football field while you’re blindfolded,” Mr. Stone has told media.

Mr. Ayers sees examples of distracted driving on a nearly daily basis throughout the community across different age groups. He said it’s a rather new experience for society, one that people didn’t have to deal with 20 or 30 years ago.

Distracted driving, in all its forms, is the secondhighest contributing factor to motor vehicle related fatalities in B.C. with 88 deaths per year. It’s estimated that over 9,500 drivers are using hand-held devices while driving at any given time in B.C. with over 40 per cent of those drivers texting behind the wheel, according to statistics from the Government of British Columbia website.

Investigations on recent crime wave continue

By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff The recent crime wave involving a number of stolen vehicles seems to have slowed down recently after several motor vehicle thefts in past weeks.

One theft, included in the weekly RCMP report in last week’s Pioneer, was the theft of a 2014 Lexus IS on May 7th. The complainant reported that her vehicle had been stolen from her driveway overnight after leaving it unlocked with the keys inside along with her license, bank cards and $500 cash. The vehicle was found in Hope, B.C. during a traffic stop and the subject was apprehended.

Another subject was apprehended in Edmonton, Alberta in connection with a vehicle theft from the valley (see this week’s RCMP Report).

One crime still unresolved is the ATM theft that occurred in Fairmont Hot Springs on May 7th.

The two subjects in the incident had pried open the back door and carried the ATM out of the building while wearing dark clothing, gloves and hoods over their heads.

At this point, local RCMP say it is difficult to make any connections in the latest crime spree but warn the public to remain vigilant in their actions to make it difficult for thieves to steal their property.

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By Dean Midyette Pioneer Publisher

On June 1st, the province will be increasing fines for distracted driving with the hope that it curbs rampant cell phone use while operating a vehicle. Currently, distracted driving is the second highest cause of vehicle related fatalities in British Columbia, trailing only impaired driving (see story on page 5) and the number one contributor of vehicle collisions across Canada, with eight out of 10 resulting from this selfish behaviour.

According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, you are 23 times more likely to crash while driving distracted.

The B.C. Liberal government deserves kudos for increasing the fines and demerit points associated with distracted driving. They also deserve credit for an escalating series of penalties for repeat offenders that are a part of the legislation.

In Ontario, the first offence comes with a fine of $490 and three demerits, which could be increased to $1,000 by a judge if the case goes to court and the driver is found guilty. Drivers without a full licence will receive a 30-day suspension for their first conviction. In Prince Edward Island, fines begin at $500 with five demerit points.

I, for one, don’t think the penalties go far enough.

Let’s take the deterrent one step further by adopting the Skandinavian model where, in addition to a base fine for a driving infraction, there is also a day fine or fine unit based on one’s personal income added to the cost of a ticket. For example, in Finland, the day fine is one half of one day’s disposable income. Lying about your income also comes with an additional fine and up to three months in prison.

The day fine is only applied in more extreme circumstances, such as speeding 20 km/h over the posted limit.

Two famous Finnish cases involving wealthy individuals resulted in a €26,000 fine ($38,000 CDN) for driving through a red light and a €112,000 ($163,000 CDN) fine for speeding 22 km/hr over the posted limit.

In Switzerland, where penalties are a percentage of overall wealth, a diplomat from the Republic of Guinea-Bissau was caught driving a Ferrari Testarossa at 137 km/h through a village and fined $290,000 US ($360,000 CDN).

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Jumbo valley is seeing more skiers Dear Editor: The Ktunaxa First Nation has petitioned the Supreme Court of Canada for a Judicial Review requesting that no resort development will be in their sacred place, Qat’Muk, by keeping the Jumbo Valley area naturally wild. This is an appeal as the B.C. Supreme Court decided the Jumbo Glacier resort development would not impact the area negatively. The federal court has agreed to take the case.

The proponents of the resort development have petitioned the B.C. Courts for a Judicial Review claiming B.C. Minister of Environment Mary Polak’s October 4th decision that no “substantial start” had been made was erroneous.

Her decision determined that they did not receive their permanent certificate.

Eco-Justice, part of the Jumbo Wild team, has asked the B.C. government how the cancellation of the Environmental Certificate for the resort proponents will affect tenures like “licence of agreement”, etc.

So far neither the federal nor the provincial governments have made known in any way their decisions regarding the above.

The current word about Jumbo Wild — the movie — is that it is being shown widely internationally with thousands of signatures on the petition.

The on-the-ground results of all this far-flung interest is that the valley saw many more backcountry recreationalists, mainly skiers, this winter.

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Proof of powerboats Dear Editor: I enjoyed the article regarding the “Wetlands Conservation proposal incites backlash” (May 6th Pioneer).

I live on the river in Fairmont so I’m on the side of the proposed speed limit on the river. In fact, I’d like to have no motorized vessels on our end of the river. Already, adults and children are floating down the river in plastic blowups, canoes, kayaks and the new stand-up paddleboards. This is no place for motorized vessels. On Friday, May 6th, several people were floating down the river. At 5 p.m., I heard a tremendous noise. It was a jet boat that passed so fast I did not have time to get my camera.

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No to Jumbo seat at RDEK Dear Editor: The following letter was sent to Premier Clark. We urge all concerned citizens to voice their opposition and outrage to the Premier: We support the Regional District of East Kootenay’s motion to prevent the Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality from having a full voting seat at the RDEK table. It would be undemocratic to allow a voting seat at the regional district table for an appointed mayor from a non-existent town with no people, no infrastructure and no apparent financial support for the development for over 20 years, other than from B.C. taxpayers. Stop making a farce of democracy.

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A Golden victory and celebration Dear Editor: My family and I had the pleasure of being part of the raft, kayak and canoe flotilla and community celebration in Golden on April 30th and it truly was a day to celebrate!

Rafting the Kicking Horse River will continue to be an important part of Golden’s culture and economy as a result of an almost unprecedented collaboration of people who worked together with one voice.

I apologize in advance if I missed anyone who deserves recognition, but I did want to paint a picture of how many people contributed to the victory for Golden and its rafting industry: The people of Golden stood by their rafters, signed petitions, spoke out on social media, made phone calls and wrote letters.

The six rafting companies, led by spokespersons Carmen Narancsik of Kicking Horse River Outfitters Association and Ryan Johannesen of Glacier Rafting Company, demonstrated what it means to be true professionals under very trying circumstances.

Thousands of people signed the petition or wrote letters and emails, including past clients from around the world, which speaks to the quality of the experiences Columbia Valley that you all offer and the

faith that people have in you.

Tourism Golden and the Kicking Horse Chamber of Commerce were unfailingly vocal in their support for the rafting industry. It is important for businesses in Golden to know that your associations stand behind you in times of crisis, and this was a crisis!

Local and regional media covered the story in newsprint, online, on radio and on television. This was a story that needed telling, a modern version of “David and Goliath”. The media played an important role in getting to the happy ending.

Government representatives at all levels, federally, provincially, regionally and municipally worked tirelessly in support of their constituents.

MLA Norm Macdonald and his assistant Joy Orr ensured that provincial Ministers Bond and Stone were informed and actively involved. CSRD Director Karen Cathcart was a strong voice on behalf of her rural residents. Federally, I was proud to work with Senator Nancy Greene-Raine and with Mark Angelo of Canadian Heritage Rivers and B.C.’s Outdoor Recreation Council, and to ensure that CPR, the Ministry of Transport, the Canadian Transportation Agency and Members of Parliament all knew how serious this situation was. It was a pleasure to walk across the floor of the House of Commons on your behalf on May 2nd to thank Transport Minister Marc Garneau for a positive outcome.

While we all did our part, I want to give special recognition to Golden’s Mayor Oszust who stayed loud, proud and optimistic throughout this challenge!

Ron took on this fight with determination, but he never stopped saying that he believed CPR were good corporate citizens who would come through in the end. Thank you Ron, and thank you CPR for doing the right thing!

This truly was a community win and well worth celebrating!

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Funding makes for good math Dear Editor: As an online reader of the Columbia Valley Pioneer, I read with interest the Letter to the Editor from Norm Funnell in your May 6th edition regarding his opposition to government funding of private schools, his opinion being that there is not even enough money to fund public schools.

As a former MLA, and as one who stood up in the Legislature in 1989 to vote for the present funding arrangement, his letter caught my interest.

I’m not sure what the situation is here, whether Mr. Funnell is simply against anything the Liberal government does, whether he may or may not understand what the funding arrangement is, or whether I’m out of touch.

Since private schools are the exception rather than the rule in education, most of us don’t pay all that much attention to how they are funded, so let’s assume that possibly Mr. Funnell is not aware of the government funding formula for private schools.

I think there are three things that are important here. First of all, private schools are not fully funded when compared to public schools. They are, at most, 50 per cent funded, so they are really partiallyfunded. Secondly, the level of funding in British Columbia is approximately $6,425 per student. And third, there are approximately 81,000 students attending private schools in B.C. So, if my math is correct, the cost of educating those 81,000 students in public

schools would amount to $520 million per year if they were in public schools. Educating them in private schools costs $260 million per year, for a net saving of $260 million. And it doesn’t matter whether the kids are the premier’s or yours or mine, although I recognize that the premier is an easy and comfortable target.

The way my mind works, saving $260 million a year is a good thing. And that’s not the whole story.

The costs above are just the operating costs. The costs of building the schools and all the other capital costs are 100 per cent funded by the private schools.

All of the above would be cold comfort if the private schools were doing a poor job of providing education, but the private schools are inspected by Ministry of Education people, just as public schools are.

Let’s also consider the scenario of what would happen if the government did, as Mr. Funnell suggests, and removed all of the funding from private schools, and they all shut down. Would the public schools be able to handle an extra 81,000 kids if they showed up at the school doors one early September morning?

It appears to me that what we did in the Socred government in 1989, and the NDP and Liberal governments have not changed since, might be a reasonable balance in regard to funding.

Sincerely, Duane Crandall MLA, Columbia-River, 1986-1991

Kudos to local businesses Dear Editor: I want to say thank you to all the businesses in town that go the extra mile to beautify not only their businesses but also our town. Whether it be a new paint job, planting flowers or the new lattice around the trees at the Best Western, I am proud to call Invermere my community. It is also wonderful to see new businesses taking over vacant buildings like Alita with Inspire who has worked tirelessly to offer our community flowers and gifts. I could mention so many more and I hope if others see the effort put forward, they will tell the businesses in person. I have lived and worked in the Columbia Valley for almost 13 years and, to begin with, went back to Alberta to shop until a few years in I realized the huge value to not only my life but others when we support one another. We can always find something to complain about, but we have lots to be grateful for right under our noses.

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Get rid of unwanted hazardous products Submitted by RDEK East Kootenay residents are encouraged to dig deep into their basements and garages in search of old cleaners, oils, pesticides and other toxic materials as the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) prepares to host a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Round Up in the Columbia Valley on Saturday, May 28th. The Round Up will take place in the parking lot behind the Radium Visitors Info Centre (at 7556 Main Street East in Radium Hot Springs).

“We will be holding one round up in each of our three sub-regions (the other Round Ups will take place in the Elk Valley and in the Cranbrook/Kimberley area),” said RDEK Environmental Services Manager, Kevin Paterson. “There will be no charge for drop off and this is the best way for residents to get rid of aerosols, flammable liquids, poisonous products, corrosives, oils, antifreeze, paints, pesticides, herbicides, solvents, nail polish

remover, furniture polish, rat poison, pool acids and more.”

The Round Ups are for household residential items only. No commercial or industrial products will be accepted and they will not accept explosives, ammunition, biomedical or radioactive waste.

“In addition to the Household Hazardous Waste products, we will also have representatives from the ElectroRecycle Program in attendance. They will be accepting small appliances, power tools and old exercise machines including everything from toasters and steamers to old drills and treadmills,” Mr. Paterson added.

A complete list of the products accepted in the Round Ups is available on the RDEK’s website at www.rdek.bc.ca.

“These are the only events that will be held this year, so we really want people to be aware that they are happening and encourage them to use this opportunity to get rid of those old, unwanted and hard-to-getrid-of wastes,” Mr. Paterson explained.

. . . ‘Crew’ from page 3 “It’s worked out really well,” said Mr. Tetreault. “We needed to find a certain type of lake with a floating dock in it, because that’s written in the script and then we found Lake Lillian — there it was just as it sounds in the script, with a floating dock in it. Perfect.”

The film — which casts two female actors (Ms. Glowicki and Erin Carter, who plays Faye) as the leads, was written by a woman (Ms. Hoff) and has a female director (Jordan Canning) — has received the Women in the Directors Chair (WIDC) Feature Film award, which Mr. Tetreault said was the catalyst for helping the group drum up enough funding to take the project from an idea to reality.

“That really gave us the momentum,” he said, adding the group has been working on the script since 2014 and was ironing out the financing up until last month.

“It’s great, not just in terms of getting the award, but also great in that this is such a female-centric project

in an industry in which men tend to predominate,” said Mr. Tetreault. “It all kind of started because Erin and Grace were dismayed with the roles they could get as young actresses and were interested in a project that is completely about women, in which the men are just peripheral. So they asked Julia to write a script, which she did, and from there the rest of us gradually came on board.”

The filmmakers have a licensing deal with the Movie Network, which will see the film shown on paid television, and they are aiming to show it at major film festivals across the continent.

The crew is currently searching for extras, and local residents or visitors seeking their own brief moment on the silver screen are welcome to apply. Roles to be filled include two or three “car bros”; two “bowling alley dudes”; six “bar regulars”; 15 “partygoers”; and a variety of general town extras. Those interested in learning more about the roles should contact Mr. Tetreault at suckitupbg@gmail. com or tetreault.marc@gmail.com.

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Grade 10 David Thompson Secondary School art student Sydney Demmon is the poster winner for this year’s REACH Art Show, which highlights the unique creativity of local high school students at Pynelogs Cultural Centre.

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Nine Lives Would Not Do The Life of Leo Grillmair Wednesday May 25, 7:30 pm at Pynelogs · Tickets at the door Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423 · Pynelogs Cafe - Open Tuesday to Saturday 11 to 4 pm

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Art student chosen as poster winner

By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff For Sydney Demmon, a Grade 10 student at David Thompson Secondary School, finding out that her art piece was chosen as the poster piece for the REACH Art Show came as a surprise.

“I went to get my report card and our art teacher had set my report card aside... and it had art show written across the front of it. She told me that (my painting) was picked for the poster and I was just shocked because I never thought that I would have been picked,” said Sydney.

Sydney’s painting is a first for her, having never created a scenery piece before. She got to experiment in creating it — the painting was done with all water colours, with a focus on purples and blues, and is her favourite project that she has created because she was permitted to choose whatever medium she wanted and take her time with it.

“For the main part of it, I went off a photo of just a night sky. The purples and blues aren’t in the night sky, obviously, so it was kinda just a mixture of going for something (in my mind) and (the) picture,” Sydney explained.

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DTSS art students from Grades 8 to 12 participate in the show each year and students are given the opportunity to submit a piece of their art for the “Art Award” for the poster design.

Students are also given the opportunity to donate their art (to be framed by Kimberley Rae Photography & Framing) for the Silent Auction component of the event.

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There will be a special art party on Wednesday, June 1st starting at 6 p.m. when the public can view the art, bid on silent auction items and listen to live performances by DTSS students Mackenzie Dubois and Jocelyn Taylor.

Pynelogs thanks all the sponsors involved in the REACH Art Show including Panorama Mountain Resort, Kimberley Rae Framing & Photography, School District #6 and the Columbia Valley Arts Council, as well as the art students from DTSS and art teacher Maegan Stanbury.

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• 8 p.m.: The Station Pub in conjunction with Invermere Fire and Rescue is hosting a fundraiser supporting relief efforts in northern Alberta due to the massive wildfires.

The Small Town Dirtbags begin playing at 8:30 p.m. with a fireman’s gear up competition, 50/50 draw, raffle and other surprises. Donations can be made at thenewstationpub@gmail.com.

• 9 p.m. to close: Dean Ray plays Bear’s Paw Bar & Grill at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Also Saturday and Sunday nights.

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Enjoy a weekend filled with family friendly activities.

Visit the Adventure Centre for a detailed schedule of weekend events.

• 10 a.m.: The Purcell Mountain Painters are celebrating the Grand Opening of their studio located at 503 - 7th Ave, Invermere. Just up the stairs at the north end of the building next to Grant’s Foods. The studio will be open from May 20th thru May 29th. No admission; everyone welcome.

• 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Grand opening of The Fire Vixen Emporium located at 1021 7th Avenue in Invermere.

Opening specials and door prizes all weekend.

• 1 - 6 p.m.: Rotary Garage Sale at Deck Storage, Unit 86. Also runs Saturday May 21st, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. next to the Courthouse in Invermere.

• 2 - 5 p.m.: RedStreak Artworks Gallery and Studio in Radium Hot Springs features artworks by Darrell Ibach, Sam Wilson and Sandra Bullough. Open daily with the exception of Tuesdays. Located at #1, 7585 Main Street next to the library, 250-341-1688.

• 5 - 8 p.m.: ‘The Space in Between’ at Effusion Art Gallery and Glass Studio features artist Kimberly Kiel who will also be painting live on Saturday May 21st from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Show continues until June 2nd.

• 5 - 8 p.m.: Artym Gallery Artist’s Opening and Reception with Brian Porter, Steve Tracy, and Vance Theoret. Show continues until May 27th.

• 6:30 p.m.: Roast Beef Dinner at Branch 71 Legion in Invermere. $17.50. Reservations Recommended. Call 250-342-9517. Meat Draw and 50/50.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: The Invermere Roller Rink opens for the summer at the Curling Centre. Also open Sunday afternoons 2 to 5 p.m. Admission is $5.

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Enjoy a weekend filled with family friendly activities.

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• 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Rotary Garage Sale next to the Courthouse in Invermere.

• 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: The Steamboat Mountain Music Festival is hosting a garage sale at the Edgewater Hall.

Items may be dropped off at the Hall between 1 and 5 p.m. or 7 and 9 p.m. on Friday May 20th.

• 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Artym Gallery Brian Porter, Steve Tracy, and Vance Theoret exhibition with artists in attendance from noon to 4 p.m. Show continues until May 27th.

• 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Avenue clothing store Grand Opening with door prizes and specials. In the former Tiffany’s Thredz location in downtown Invermere.

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• 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: ‘The Space in Between’ at Effusion Art Gallery and Glass Studio features artist Kimberly Kiel painting live.

• 2 p.m.: Westside Legacy Trail’s Run, Ride and Rock the Ranch. Enjoy an afternoon of family fun with free events from 2 - 5 p.m. Try the Cow Patty Catapult!

Evening Events start at 5 p.m. and include a silent

auction, pig roast and barn dance for $50. Tickets available at OurTrail.org/K2Ranch.

• 6 p.m.: The Steamboat Mountain Music Festival Launch Party kicks off with a dinner and dance featuring The Ramblers. Music starts at 9 p.m. Tickets $20 adults, $10 kids.

• 6 p.m.: Live music by Oh Brother at Mountainside Grille in Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. $25/person includes buffet dinner and a beer or glass of wine.

Dinner 6 p.m., music starts at 7 p.m.

• 9 p.m.: The Whitehouse Pub in Windermere plays host to the iconic local band Valley Forged. No cover.

• 9 p.m. to close: Dean Ray plays Bear’s Paw Bar & Grill at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Also Sunday night.

• 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.: Karaoke Night at the Farside Inn in Fairmont Hot Springs.

Sunday, May 22nd • Copper Point Resort 5th Anniversary Celebration.

Enjoy a weekend filled with family friendly activities.

Visit the Adventure Centre for a detailed schedule of weekend events.

• 9 p.m.: The Whitehouse Pub in Windermere plays host to the iconic local band Valley Forged. No cover.

• 9 p.m. to close: Dean Ray plays Bear’s Paw Bar & Grill at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

• 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.: Hawaiian Beach Party with DJ Juice at the Farside Inn. No cover.

Wednesday, May 25th • 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Curling Rink.

• 1:30 p.m.: The Columbia Valley Food Bank is holding their AGM at the Invermere Health Centre Boardroom, 850 - 10th Ave. For further info call 250-342-2456.

• 6:30 p.m.: Nine Lives Would Not Do: The Life of Leo Grillmair Mountaineer will be premiering at Pynelogs.

A fundraiser for the Columbia Valley Arts Council and the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley. Admission $12 or $10 for CV Arts members. Film begins at 7:30 p.m.

• 7 p.m.: RDEK Electoral Area F Town Hall Meeting and 2016 Area F Volunteer of the Year celebration at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Refreshments and cake will be served.

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The Run, Ride, & Farside kicks off summer with May long bash Rock the K2 Ranch Submitted by Greenways Trail Alliance The Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance is hosting a communityfocused fundraising celebration for the Westside Legacy Trail on Saturday, May 21st at the K2 Ranch. The event features a free-to-attend afternoon of activities starting at 2 p.m., followed by an evening pig roast and barn dance (by admission only) at 6:30 p.m.

Find tickets to the evening event at www.OurTrail. org/K2Ranch/.

The Shaunessys are generously opening the gates to their legendary K2 Ranch for a fun-filled afternoon of free family activities from 2 to 5 p.m. — all The K2 Ranch on Westside Road ages welcome, come enjoy lawn games, races, and activities! Don’t forget to test your aim with our Cow Patty Catapult, or try your hand at roping a hay bale cow!

It’ll be a Rockin’ good time at the Ranch! All to build awareness about the Westside Legacy Trail — a multi-use, non-motorized, paved trail connecting the communities of Invermere and Fairmont Hot Springs.

See you there! Learn more at www.OurTrail.org.

By James Rose Pioneer Staff May long weekend for many is the official start to summer. For the Farside Inn, all the more reason to kick off the summer season with a bang!

“On Saturday night, we are kicking it all off with our first karaoke night of the summer hosted by Heike Hirscher,” said Farside’s manager Deb Webber.

Following Saturday’s Karaoke night, Sunday evening will play host to a Hawaiian-themed Beach Party featuring DJ Juice from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

“He (DJ Juice) plays a wide mix of dance music and always has the place pumping,” she said, adding “we expect to have a great turnout with prizes for the Best Dressed Beach Attire so we encourage guests to show up in their Hawaiian shirts, beach shorts, speedos and they will

be given a free lei.”

The kitchen will be serving Hawaiianthemed dishes Sunday evening leading up to the party and will be closing at 10 p.m., “so we encourage people to show up early for appetizers and dinner specials including Maui ribs, bone in teriyaki ribs and Hawaiian pizzas,” Ms. Webber said.

For the remainder of the summer, guests can expect daily specials on both food and drink offerings. Wednesdays are Wing Night and will feature half-priced chicken wings. On Thursdays, guests can look forward to Pizza Night, and Fridays will feature the Farside’s home-battered fish and chips and homemade clam chowder.

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Effusion Art Gallery fills the ‘Spaces In Between’

By Stephen Lebovits Effusion Art Gallery + Glass Studio Finance, art classes, oil paint, a furniture store and Saskatchewan — it reads like a list from the fictional criminal board game Clue.

But don’t worry, if you can’t find the common thread, neither could talented Canadian contemporary artist Kimberly Kiel, who lived through it all.

“I’d always been creative, but I exhibited it in different ways, through playing guitar and piano or ballroom dancing,” she recalls about her preartist days.

Hailing from Balgonie, Sask., Kimberly graduated from university and immediately delved into a career as a successful Regina-based financial planner before expanding to Calgary, maintaining both offices for the better part of a decade.

However, around year 10 a change was in order, and how fortunate for everyone for that.

At the suggestion of a friend, she enrolled in an art class, and under the tutelage of the right person, she blossomed into the bold artist she is today.

“When I sold my practice in 2003, I gave myself ‘permission’ to take a number of months off. But, I had absolutely no intention of taking my next step into the visual arts,” she reveals.

How little did she know.

Within a year of starting to paint, Kimberly was approached by a keen-eyed representative from Calgary’s Sojourn home furnishing store, and this artist was born!

Now, 13 years later, her work continues to show in galleries across Canada and Europe, and can be found in both private and corporate collections internationally.

More recently, she was confirmed as the featured artist at the UNICEF Water for Life Gala being held in Calgary this October.

So, how does she feel about it all?

“I feel wonderfully blessed to be able to be an artist and make my living this way,” she emotes, philosophiz-

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ing that a bad day making art is probably better than doing most other things.

Kimberly describes her work as impressionistic with a contemporary feel. Her heavily textured oils, created mostly with a palette knife, depict glamorous parties, bursting floral arrangements, chiselled landscapes and a variety of playful seasonal scenarios, all in her thick signature style.

“I like oils for the opportunity to blend and the fact that it doesn’t dry too quickly… I like the creaminess of it all,” she once said.

And where is this all headed?

“It’s been a constant evolution, so I am interested myself in seeing where it goes. My soul definitely sings when I am creating art, and I love it up in my studio where time just slips away,” she admits.

So, why not slip away yourself and meet Kimberly as she launches her show “The Space In Between” this evening (Friday, May 20th) from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Effusion Art Gallery + Glass Studio. Kimberly will also paint live on Saturday, May 21st from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., while her show runs until June 2nd. Also in attendance will be Calgary-based sculptor Tobias Luttmer, whose metal and stone animal sculptures will also be on display.

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May 20, 2016

Complete the #OurTrailChallenge Submitted by Greenways Trail Alliance Kicking Horse Coffee and the Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance are inspiring businesses and bringing our communities together by creating a viral fundraising campaign to finance sections of the Westside Legacy Trail.

Kicking Horse Coffee “kicked off” the #OurTrailChallenge by donating one metre of trail on behalf of each of their 90-plus employees. Check out www.OurTrail.org/ OurTrailChallenge to see the Kicking Horse Coffee team — and more as they are completed!

Every Kicking Horse Coffee employee is now proudly recognized as a donor on the Westside Legacy Trail donor wall, and together share in the knowledge of support for a safe, healthy lifestyle in the Columbia Valley for generations to come.

The #OurTrailChallenge isn’t just for large businesses.

Any business, big or small, can take part in the challenge, be it donating One Metre of Trail for each employee, or by donating any amount they find meaningful. Finally, to complete the challenge, the business must upload a photo of their employees’ happy faces to Facebook and tag the #OurTrailChallenge. Sole proprietor? Only a handful of employees? The #OurTrailChallenge is an achievable goal for businesses of any size. And all donations over $50 are eligible for a charitable tax receipt!

“Kicking Horse Coffee initiated a way to engage everyone, on equal footing,” explains Mark Halwa, Greenways executive director, “They want everyone to be a part of the Westside Legacy Trail. This campaign provides an opportunity to achieve that.”

Come join fellow business leaders both big and small in the Columbia Valley, and Calgary, by completing the Westside Legacy Trail Challenge to make this dream a reality! Show appreciation for your staff and this great community that we live in and provide them with a legacy in the form of a piece of #OurTrail, all at the same time!

Will you accept the #OurTrailChallenge?

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Name the Bear is back highly textured and brightly coloured forest scenes depictThe May long weekend is ing Ontario’s Canadian Shield upon us and, with it, The Artym and Western Canada’s mounGallery is having a blockbuster tains. Steve also paints a series show! Please join us for an openof energetic skiers in perfect ing reception tonight (Friday, form, which motivates viewers May 20th) from 6 to 8 p.m. to find some powder (maybe it Three artists will be here along was the wrong time of year for with their new paintings and this show!). sculpture. The artists will also be The May long weekend at the Artym on Saturday, May would not be complete with21st from noon to 4 p.m. out the Artym welcoming back Travelling all the way from stone carver Vance Theoret.

Ontario, both Brian Porter Vance always puts on an amazand Steve Tracy will be making ing carving demonstration. You their first personal appearance will find him in front of the ArAWESOME ART — Brian Porter’s owl portrait in Invermere. tym chiselling, filing and then Brian has been showing his shows his vivid style (top). A Vance Theoret two-tone finally sanding a piece of stone, Photos submitted which will turn into a beautiful paintings at the Artym for the bear (below). past 10 years. Before this, he was a well-known graffiti bear by the end of the weekend. The bear and bird sculpartist with over 15 years of experience working for major tures at the show are carved from soapstone and are in a cities such as Toronto, Vancouver and Tokyo. Brian now multitude of colours and different poses. Vance will be at paints wildlife portraiture with the Artym Saturday and Sunday. immense texture, using modelYou must visit and participate in ling paste and acrylic with powthe “Name the Bear Contest” — erful luminous colour. His anithe most creative title will win mals, predatory birds and now one of Vance’s sculptures. reptiles always make a huge imThe exhibition will conpact on the first-time viewers. tinue until Friday, May 27th. If Steve is one on the most you are not able to make it to versatile painters at the Arthe show in person, check out tym. He will be exhibiting his www.artymgallery.com Submitted by Artym Gallery

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1788 Victoria Ave South Windermere

The River Runs through it – $1,100,000 Very special once in a lifetime property in the heart of Windermere, B.C. The 3.63 acre property offers the new owner endless possibilities, with Windermere Creek running through it and mountains all around you, the beach just minutes away this is a piece of land dreams are made of. Come and walk this wonderful property today.

4859 Holland Creek Ridge Windermere $1,050,000

3,900 sq. ft ranch property in Windermere’s wonderful Lakeview Meadows waterfront community. Open floor plan with a main floor master and ensuite, main floor laundry, Brazilian hardwood throughout the house, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Large bonus room over the garage perfect for a private den or large office. Three bedrooms with two more bathrooms and garage. MLS 2413152

$899,000 – 7540 Springs Terrace, Radium Hot Springs Outstanding views from this wonderful custom built New home offering five bedrooms and four bathrooms and a triple vehicle garage. This property offers the new owner incredible living areas that can handle the whole family and friends. With so much custom work and design this property is a must to view as you must see to appreciate. MLS 2411591 $799,000 – 1949 Grey Wolf Drive, Panorama Masterful Timber frame retreat located across the road from the one and only Greywolf Golf Course in the heart of Panorama Mountain Resort, in Beautiful B.C. This property offers wide open living with views from every window and room for many people to enjoy this great cabin. With five bedrooms & four bathrooms in total you can have your option of opening up the total property or keeping the two bedroom suite for company or renters.

This home is wonderful with maple hardwood flooring, custom kitchen, sauna, hot tub, steam shower, custom bar, three decks and an oversized garage, many sitting areas and the location is perfect to enjoy skiing or golfing. This property is a must to view if you are in the market. MLS 2411212 $749,000 – 1342 Sand Road, Windermere Wonderful waterfront property with 4.4 acres of shared, titled land in this co-op development there is so much room to play and make memories for a lifetime. The current cabin will need to come down and make way for your new dream cabin. While you build come and boat and enjoy the beach and the fantastic sunsets on the sandy beach. You can have your boat in a lift ready to go. Consider this great property. MLS 2413376 $699,000 – 403 Westridge View, Invermere This pristine ranch-style home has it all! Overlooking Lake Windermere and the magnificent Rocky Mountains. Close to all the schools, sports park, and still walking distance to downtown Invermere. This home offers four bedrooms plus a incredible office /den, four bathrooms, four fireplaces and a modern open concept living experience. The property was custom built with a oversized garage to accommodate all the toys for this wonderful playground. This home is a must see if you are moving to the area. MLS 2413691 $649,000 – 4679 Poplar Street, Windermere Wow, look at this freshly renovated cabin complete with three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, beautiful new galley kitchen, two wood burning fireplaces, a great room off the kitchen and an open living room/dining room combination, the property offers a great private yard with a large rear deck, work shed, sleeping bunk, paved driveways and a private area to park the boat. This Tretheway Beach property is one of the best private beaches on the lake with three acres of open play area, basketball court, playground, boat launch. To top this cabin off it comes complete with its own private boat stall in the marina. If you want cabin at the beach this is it! MLS 2411281 $484,000 – 5009 Hewitt Road, Edgewater Looking for a great hobby farm well this is it. 8.4 acres with incredible views of the Rocky Mountains and the Purcell Range, located at Edgewater B.C. This property offers nice outbuildings and is fully fenced for horses or cows. The home has just gone through a major upgrade, new roof, bathrooms, flooring, windows/doors and shows wonderful. The property has water licences and is on town water. If you are looking to get out in the country this is a must see. MLS 2413700

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7549 Springs Terrace Radium Hot Springs

715 Upper Lakeview Road Windermere

Ranch design custom home with two master bedrooms on the main, including a gourmet kitchen, massive floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Springs course and Purcell Mountain Range. Lower level walkout with two more bedrooms, a very large family/ Rec room with built in wet bar. This property offer far to much to list and the only way to experience this home is viewing it, please contact your REALTOR®. MLS 2411583

Half-acre property, central to everything with an incredible lake and Mountain view. This new home offers four bedrooms plus a den/office, fully developed walkout lower level with a huge family and entertainment room. Granite counters, hardwood flooring, and large vaulted ceilings with a mass of windows overlooking Lake Windermere. The property is perfect for a person with lots of toys as there is a 26x24 garage and loads of room to build a work/toy shop.

This property is a must see to fully enjoy. MLS 2413105

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$445,000 – 835 Lakeview Drive Unit #54, Windermere It’s time for a year round getaway and here it is. This four bedroom, four bathroom home has a great open floor plan with loads of room for friends and family. This floor plan offers the Buyer main floor entry into the open kitchen and living area that leads onto a large sun deck. The upper floor offers three large bedrooms, laundry and a great master suite. The lower floor is all finished with a large family room, with full walkout onto a big patio, another bedroom and full bathroom. This property has had several new upgrades and is in great shape. Come and enjoy the private beach, recreation center, tennis court and soccer field all part of Lakeview Meadows community. MLS 2413500 $449,000 – Lot 4 Copper Point Way, Windermere Brand New Home ready to start construction, four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, lower level walkout, Fireplace, nice size two vehicle garage, great open floor plan with vaulted ceiling. Wonderful views of the Rockies and great location for ease of access to Copper Point Golf Course, Lake Windermere or Panorama Ski Resort. This property is available to make small changes or select your paint and flooring colours so book a showing and get started today. MLS 2412186

$425,000 – Lot 73 Copper Point Way, Windermere Wonderful one floor ranch house, ready to begin construction and you can still pick the colours.

Three bedrooms, two full bathrooms and office/den, main floor laundry plus a very large garage. The Kitchen and living room are open with a large island separating them, from the front of the house are spectacular views of the Fairmont range of the Canadian Rockies and from the rear enjoy the warm evening sun on the back deck. This property is located just minutes to the two Copper Point Golf courses and just minutes to the lake and shopping. MLS 2412734

$339,000 – 5 Poplar Street, Windermere Private Beach, Private Marina, Beach Volleyball, Basketball, Swim area all come this newly listed lot in Tretheway Beach in Windermere ,B.C. If you are looking to build your perfect beach getaway then this is a fantastic opportunity to invest in years of family enjoyment.

This lot is 60x100 and is just a stones throw to the beach. MLS 2413356 $389,000 – 9191 Wallis Avenue, Wilmer Bring the family and bring the toys as there is room for all. This property has had major renovations and looks fantastic! Stainless steel appliances, new flooring, new open kitchen and dinning area, new roof, covered porch, walkout lower floor with an extra kitchen, wood burning stove. Bright and open for the whole family and friends to enjoy. The property is perfect for parking campers, and toys. This property offers four large bedrooms three baths, large shed and is ready for the next owners to enjoy. MLS 2411865 $389,000 – 9188 Main Avenue, Wilmer Welcome to Wilmer, B.C. just five minutes from Invermere but you will feel like you are living in the country. This very well kept four bedroom home offers three full bathrooms a nice open floor plan with a wonderful wood burning river rock fireplace to keep warm in the winter plus central A/C for the warm summer nights. This property also offers a nice lower family room with another fireplace and a walkout to the back yard. The property is fully fenced and is perfect for a vacation home or a long term resident. Seller is offering a $2000 Decorating Bonus upon closing. MLS 2406447

$899,000

$379,000 – 7473 Rivercrest Road, Radium Hot Springs Fantastic home offering a large fenced rear yard with sun deck, main floor master with ensuite, open living room and dining area that is open to a sitting area with fireplace. The lower floor has two bedrooms and a large family room area. Walkout to the rear yard and plenty of storage room along with a great cold room for canning. The property is bright and very warm and just needs a new owner. Book a showing today! MLS 2400412 $339,000 – 4717 Copper Crescent, Windermere 2 bedroom cottage with great outdoor space and fenced in yard, lots of trees, great private beach access and boat launch. A perfect getaway for the family and room for friends.

Tretheway beach area is right central to golf ,skiing, boating and is a perfect place for family enjoyment. Looking to get into a cottage, have a look at this little gem. MLS 2413722 $250,000 – Lot 17, 7536 Springs Terrace , Radium Hot Springs Considering building your exclusive vacation or get away home then this is a must development to view. Paved roads and all services are ready to go, very sizable lots, overlooking the Springs Golf Course and the gorgeous Purcell Mountain Range and the Columbia River.

Call your REALTOR® for a personal tour. MLS 2411621 $244,000 – Unit #204 , 901 7th Avenue, Invermere The Best Built condos in town, with a R2000 rating, concrete between each floor, concrete and cedar siding with quality windows and doors. Low condo fees, 10’ ceilings, two large bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a lovely sized kitchen and living area. In suite laundry and storage area, solid fir door and trim, open patio with glass fenced area for your personal enjoyment. MLS 2412315 $239,900 – Unit #24, 1000 12th Street, Invermere Three bedroom townhome featuring hardwood floors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances. Stone gas fireplace with a very nice open concept floor plan with a two piece bathroom. Three bedrooms and a full four piece bathroom. Single car garage and a large storage area plus a second outdoor parking pad. MLS 2409468 $230,000 – Lot 20 7524 Springs Terrace, Radium Hot Springs Considering building your exclusive vacation or get away home then this is a must development to view. Paved roads and all services are ready to go, very sizable lots, overlooking The Springs golf course and the gorgeous Purcell Mountain Range and the Columbia River.

Call your REALTOR® for a personal tour. MLS 2411624 $209,900 – Unit #210 , 809 7th Avenue, Invermere The best built condos in town, with a R2000 rating, concrete between each floor, concrete and cedar siding and top quality windows and doors all of this keep condo fees low. The condo offers 10’ ceilings, two large bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a lovely sized kitchen and living area. The condo has in suite laundry and storage area, solid fir door and trim, no stairs for ease of moving around, the outside offers a covered patio area fenced for your personal enjoyment. Call your Realtor & Book your viewing today. MLS 2409738

$169,900 – 8654 Copperview Close, Windermere Last chance to build you own custom home in Lakeview Meadows with no GST and no building commitment. Lakeview Meadows offers fantastic paved trails, beach volleyball, tennis, private beach, and a great recreation centre with salt water pool, hot tub, fitness centre and the list goes on. Call for more information. MLS 2413048 $159,000 – Unit #145, 4835 Radium Boulevard, Radium Hot Springs Two large bedrooms and three bathrooms plus a large finished area in the lower level. The eat-in kitchen leads out to a comfortable deck for those warm summer night BBQs . Central air conditioning, central vacuum, large work room with washer/dryer and loads of storage.

A wonderful investment. MLS 2407829 $137,000 – Unit #309, 2080 Summit Drive, Panorama One bedroom condo with views. This unit is a perfect place for a getaway that will sleep four. With a full kitchen, four piece bathroom, fireplace and private balcony this property is wonderful. Ski right out from the building or enjoy the pools, golf, tennis and hiking.

Parking is heated and underground to enjoy all year. MLS 2409525 $119,000 – Unit #402 – 2080 Summit Drive, Panorama

One bedroom condo overlooking the Toby Creek valley. Full kitchen, master bedroom, full four-piece bathroom, large balcony and dining area plus a warm gas fireplace. Great Skiing, biking, pools, hiking and sledding. Panorama Springs offers you the grand pool and large hot tub right at your door. MLS 2409528 $79,900 – 7483 Pine Cone Lane, Radium Hot Springs Don’t have time for full ownership of your own cabin? Here’s your chance for 1/4 ownership. Three bedroom cabin comes with two full bathrooms and a master loft area with ensuite. Open concept with floor to ceiling windows, wood stove fireplace, large kitchen and dining area and a large deck. MLS 2409638 $94,900 – 4929 Nelson Road, Brisco Wonderful raw land with an artesian well, this 2.68 acres is easy to get to, just off of the highway and close to the Brisco General Store. The property offers a great building site overlooking the rest of the land and is zoned SH-2 which will allow many different options. The signs are up so call your REALTOR® for a view and walk the property today.

MLS 2409905 $79,000 – Unit #514C, 500 Bighorn Boulevard, Radium Hot Springs Ground floor two bedroom with a lock-off suite. Pool and playground for the kids and family. 1/4 share is a fantastic investment. Fully furnished and equipped for your total enjoyment 12 weeks out-of-the-year. The property is a short walk to The Springs golf course and all that Radium Hot Spring has to offer. WEEK “C” 1/4 SHARE. MLS 2412217 $68,000 – #Lot 5, 1570 14th Street, Invermere Carpenter’s Lane says it all, Craftsman style homes with lots ranging in size; there is one for everyone. Walking distance to the schools, downtown and the new sports park. There is a building scheme in place for quality control that makes this a wonderful place to live. Build your own home or use one of Invermere’s great builders. MLS 2407353 $49,000 – Unit #721, 700 Big Horn Boulevard, Radium Hot Springs Two bedroom lock-off unit can be used for the whole group as one large three bedroom/ three bathroom unit or the lock off can be rented. The Bighorn units are very nicely decorated and with the heated pool /hot tub and golf all at your finger tips this is excellent value. WEEK “F” 1/8th SHARE. MLS 2400239

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PADDLER TICKLED PINK — Garry Perry gives the camera a big grin on May 11th during a Columbia River Paddle with Fairmont Hot Springs’ BC Rockies

Adventure Guides. The interpretive tour, which put in at the south end of Fairmont and paddled to the north of the community, was part of the Wings Over the Rockies Festival that ran from May 9th to 15th at locations up and down the Columbia Valley. See page 14 for more photos from the festival.

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Sign, sign, everywhere a sign

By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff New to the Columbia Valley and looking for activities to do? Soon that information will be readily available as the Columbia Valley Tourism Marketing Committee is planning to erect multiple road signs to direct people to the must-see areas throughout the valley.

The Tourism Marketing Committee came together looking for new ideas to help visitors and newly-arrived residents find ways to the area’s biggest attractions such as beaches, museums, golf courses, libraries and ski hills in the area that aren’t well-known.

Currently, if people wanted to get this type of information, they could still go to the Visitor Centres and get in-depth background on where to go and what to see, but Valerie Bracken, a member of the committee, said that many visitors don’t want to stop in and that the signs will make getting this information much easier.

“They’ll see the large map and they’ll know that they can stop at that location and locate what they’re looking for,” she said. “It gets people out and about and if people are touring up and down the Columbia Valley, it also contributes to the local economy and getting people out and about and around the valley.”

The committee plans to put up 12 signs throughout the valley on pullouts near Highway 93 and 95 starting in Brisco and going all the way to Canal Flats. According to Ms. Bracken, the cost for each sign will be approximately $12,000 and will be paid for by the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce in addition to other organizations to which they are applying for funding.

Ms. Bracken said that having 12 signs spread out will help visitors and residents around the valley explore

what there is to do in each individual area.

“The majority of the attractions or activities have no cost associated, (so it gives) them access to more activities to enjoy no matter what their budget it,” she said.

Currently, the committee is still working with towns and villages to determine the locations of the signs while adjusting the size of the signs down to four by eight feet. They are currently working on the final details of the designs with branding, hoping to incorporate several of the top hiking and biking trails in the area, Ms. Bracken said.

She said one of the main motivations behind this idea is to encourage people to extend their visits beyond a couple days once they realize just how much there is to do in the area.

“We’re hoping to increase people’s stay. The more they have to do, the longer they’ll stay here.”

There is no current timeline on the construction of the signs, but once completed, they will mark the Columbia Valley’s first valley-wide branding initiative introducing the community’s new brand.

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By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff Craft beer enthusiasts from around the valley, get ready, the East Kootenay Beer Festival will be returning for the fifth consecutive year at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

The event will take place on Saturday, June 18th starting at 4 p.m. with 45 different varieties of beer from over 12 different breweries. This year’s Beer Fest marks the fifth annual festival after the resort sold out last year’s event with 500 tickets.

This year, organizers have decided to add an additional 200 tickets, bringing their maximum capacity to 700 people. Patrick Tolchard, special events

co-ordinator at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, said the picturesque mountain scenery surrounding the festival separates it from many similar festivals across Western Canada.

Tickets for the event will be $59, which includes access to the after party with local band Valley Forged playing at the resort’s ski chalet. The resort is also offering a Lodge Package starting at $359 that includes two tickets to the Beer Festival plus a classic room from June 17th to 18th and unlimited access to the hot springs and exclusive guest amenities. Other packages include the camping package at Spruce Grove for $170 (two people) and the RV Resort for $198 (all prices are without taxes included).

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May 20, 2016

Dirt Riders Club to host first-ever race

By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff It’s been a long time coming for the Windermere Valley Dirt Riders Club but after four years in existence, they will be hosting their first off-road motorcycle race, the “Panorama Hare Scramble,” at Panorama Mountain Resort.

Started in 2012, the club was essentially a group of people from around the valley who had a direct interest in dirt bike racing. Gradually, interest grew within the dirt biking community as more and more people brought their dirt bikes out to ride together.

Almost a year ago now, Kendyl Hart, president of the club, said they started thinking about hosting a race after having some discussion with Panorama Mountain Resort as a potential venue for the event. In the fall of 2015, they started meeting with staff from Panorama and worked throughout the winter to finalize the details for the race that would inevitably happen in 2016.

Mr. Hart said he’s proud of how far they’ve come in launching the first race in the club’s history.

“It’s great to have something here in our own backyard, but there’s lots going on, too,” he said. “We’re still a couple weeks away and things tend to go sideways. The weather, for instance, has cancelled a couple of races in Alberta so we may actually be the first race of the year.”

The track they’ve created is located at the bottom of Panorama Mountain and runs back-and-forth along the side of the mountain for approximately 14 kilometres. The width of the track makes it a single-lane trail on which racers will complete as many loops as possible during the allotted time for their division. Times can range from one hour in the less experienced groups to two-and-a-half hours for the more experienced riders.

The race will be divided into divisions based on the

OFF-ROAD RACERS — Members of the local dirt bike club are excited to race on home turf for a change. Photos submitted rider’s experience ranging from professionals all the way down to people who are racing for their first time. The professional and more experienced racers will race on Saturday, May 28th with the newer racers such as the kids and club participants racing the following day. Mr. Hart said that he expects 150 to 200 racers on the Saturday with another 125 to150 racers on Sunday with racers travelling from as far as Vancouver Island and southern Alberta to make the race.

He added that the idea is to make it an annual event with this year serving as a learning experience for the Windermere Valley Dirt Riders to consider making additions in years to come.

“That’s the theory. To build off of it and get bigger and invite more people. Maybe there’s talk of a technical hill climb that we can try and do, but we need time to figure that out because it’s a learning experience. We’re a fairly new club and we haven’t done a race here in this

. . . ‘Craft’ from previous page Aside from the beer that will be served, the resort also plans to offer live music in Bear’s Paw Bar & Grill with Billy Kulyk and Friends playing. A long drive competition is also happening Friday night from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Fairmont Hot Spring Resort Airport, which is open to everyone to see how far they can drive the ball down the runway. It will be $15 for three balls or chances at the longest Ken and Joyce Jensen at the 2015 drive and $10 for children 12 and under.

East Kootenay Beer Festival.

There will also be a shuttle service the “Beer fest attendees are more likely to visit a lonight of the beer fest running from Radium through Invermere all the way to Canal Flats. Mr. Tol- cal brewer like Arrowhead as it is located right in Inchard said this is very important for an event like this to vermere making it easily accessible,” Mr. Tolchard ensure that people are able to get to and from the event said. “Having this event also gives breweries a chance to showcase their product and in turn get it on the safely and ensure no one is drinking and driving.

He said that running the annual Beer Festival is shelves of our local liquor stores and in restaurants.”

Call Fairmont Hot Springs Resort at 1-800-663a great opportunity to promote local businesses and 4979 to purchase your tickets. breweries and promote local product.

area before so it’s all new to a lot of us.”

He said that the group hopes to use the money made from the event to put towards trail building, promoting the sport and putting up signage for people to understand the proper etiquette within the sport.

For now, it’s waiting out the final days before hosting the first race in the Invermere area in almost a decade, he said. After years of travelling to dirt bike races across North America, the sport has returned home for the Windermere Valley Dirt Riders Club.

“You build it and you hope they come,” he said. “It sounds like there’s a bunch of positive feedback and people are on their way. We all do this; we all travel and now it’s their turn to come our way.”

For more details and to register, visit www.panorama resort.com/events and search for “Panorama Hare Scramble.”

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May 20, 2016

STAY IN STYLE — Copper Point Resort has already experienced higher-than-usual visitor numbers during the spring months.

Photos submitted

Copper Point Resort set for summer

By James Rose Special to The Pioneer

Join us

May 20 - 22 for a weekend filled with family friendly activities including: Face Painting Live Music Saturday Afternoon BBQ Sunday Pancake Breakfast Carnival Games Prizes and much more!

Visit the Adventure Centre for a detailed schedule of weekend events.

Though May long weekend is considered by many to be the official start to the summer season, clearly the dates on the calendar don’t mean that much to Copper Point Resort.

With the valley’s summer tourism season only just starting to find its groove, it may come as a surprise that the resort has already experienced above average visitor numbers this spring.

“We are really excited for the summer ahead and are looking forward to providing our many guests the best possible stay in the Columbia Valley,” said general manager Richard Bingham.

With the loonie as low as it is compared to the greenback coupled with a growing trend among Canadians to pursue “staycations” versus more expensive international holidays, the resort and the Columbia Valley has seen an increase in the number of guests compared to years past.

“Banff and Lake Louise already are seeing a strong pickup this summer and we will definitely see overflow into the valley,” said Mr. Bingham. “We are still a growing market with wonderful activities and have a tremendous amount to offer, and I am glad to say we are ahead of pace year to date with room bookings.”

New additions to the resort over the winter months include a new indoor sports court in the underground parking, and soon a new Pickleball Court. “The indoor sports court was added to accommodate all the additional hockey teams that we host and allows for the kids to play ball

when the outdoor weather limits using our court. And we really wanted to add a Pickleball Court as well because the sport brings together families of all ages to play one of the hottest new sports trends,” said Mr. Bingham.

What’s more, the Copper Point Resort is welcoming a new chef to Elements Restaurant. “Chef Dustin Setso has already started changing our menu by converting all of our deserts to being made fresh inhouse,” commented Mr. Bingham, “and as the summer progresses there will be changes to our already exciting menu.”

He also pointed out that the resort is

continuing to offer local residents 20 per cent off all food items in Elements. “Summer drink specials are always a big hit and I encourage all to come by and try one,” he added.

Live music fans will also be glad to hear the resort is set to host local musicians Friday and Saturday evenings in the Elements Restaurant and on the outdoor patio, weather permitting.

But for Copper Point Resort, at the end of the day it all comes back to providing outstanding customer service.

“Customer service is our business,” Mr. Bingham remarked. “It is our main focus and everyone from our room attendants to the front desk agents are trained and empowered to do ‘whatever it takes’ to make sure that every interaction is a memorable one.”

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May 20, 2016

Golf Shop at the top

By James Rose Special to The Pioneer

activities people want to participate in.

“In their fast-paced lives, people don’t have time to ‘real life’ shop as opposed to online shopping,” said Ms. Dick. “Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is a one-stop resort, offering many activities and services year-round and shopping is a very important part of our offering.”

“Customer Service is probably the most important thing to us in all of our

Two years in a row. That’s right, the Riverside Golf Course’s Golf Shop has for two years running won the PGA of BC’s Golf Shop of the Year award for the Kootenay’s – North Region.

“The factors considered for the award include total retail sales, variety of product, display and merchandising, and customer service,” said Fairmont Hot Springs Resort’s marketing co-ordinator Rachel Dick. “And Riverside is well-known for its great selection of ladies’ golf and resort wear, which went a long way in our winning the award.”

After winning the award in 2014 TOP SHOP — The Riverside Golf Shop has been named Shop of and being nominated the Year by the PGABC for two years in a row. Photos submitted again, a Regional Selection Committee then proposed a selec- outlets, but especially at our golf shops,” tion of award winners to a Provincial PGA she added. “We even have an in-house half of BC committee, which included the Riv- day Customer Service Training program, erside Golf Shop. For the staff, winning which all staff must attend. We want to both the 2014 and 2015 awards was truly make sure our guests are having the best a special acknowledgment. possible experience.”

“Riverside has a folFurthermore, the lowing of loyal shoppers, shop’s layout changes all which is always the most the time. rewarding aspect, when “It is essential that your product is popuwe constantly change the lar with the consumer. look of the shop so the However, it is always an regulars get to see all of absolute pleasure to be the products. Oftentimes recognized by your peers our regular customers — especially two years miss products until it is in a row,” remarked Ms. re-introduced in a differDick. ent presentation,” comWith golf’s explosion mented Ms. Dick. in popularity in the past At least once a 20 years, it should come month, staff completely as no surprise that golf wear has become turn over the shop. acceptable as everyday wear. At Riverside “This keeps everything fresh and gives Golf Shop, you can find a great selection of a product offering for all different types of clothing for on and off the course. guests.”

“And, of course, you can find a great For this year’s golf season, the shop has selection of clubs, shoes, bags and accesso- an array of high-quality, stylish outfitting ries and everything one needs for a round and equipment from top golf brands inof golf,” added Ms. Dick. cluding TaylorMade, Adidas, Ogio, Puma, For vacationers visiting Fairmont Hot Ashworth, Greg Norman and many others.

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May 20, 2016

Purcell Mountain Painters to host grand opening

By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff Purcell Mountain Painters are hosting an art show starting on May 20th that will run all the way to the 29th as part of their grand opening that will feature some of the best work created by members of the group.

Started in 2000, the small group of painters first went by the name, the “Wannabees,” before adopting the name “The Purcell Mountain Painters” to properly represent the ambition and evolution of the group of 30 plus paid members who range in talent from beginner to gallery ready.

Victoria Page, a member of the Purcell Mountain Painters, said she started to help out with the group who had been meeting weekly at the Invermere Seniors’ Hall to work on their craft. She said they had always been looking for a permanent location where members could go to paint and not have to transfer supplies to and from the hall.

They found a studio located at the north end of downtown Invermere at 503 7th Avenue (up the stairs at the far end of the building just past Grant’s Foods), where paying members can come and go at their leisure, 24 hours of the day, seven days a week.

“The main focus is to have a place where you can walk in, paint and leave your stuff so you don’t have to

cart it back and forth all the time,” said Ms. Page. “It’s about making it available to people who are wanting to become better painters or become painters.”

The group also allows members to book the working space for workshops and plans to hold a number of workshops as well, allowing novice painters to learn the craft at an affordable price, she said.

Maureen Leitch, another member of Purcell Mountain Painters, said this low cost encourages many CREATIVE COLLECTIVE — The Purcell Mountain Painters are holding a grand openwho are going into retireing through the week of May 20th to 29th to show off their new studio space, accessed up ment and have never tried the stairs adjacent to Grant’s Foods on 7th Avenue.

Photo by Eric Elliott their hand at painting. goes directly towards paying for the rent dues of the stu“There aren’t too many places you can go and take classes so it’s kind of a nice be- dio. Ms. Page said this element is pretty unique to the ginner atmosphere as well,” she said. “Even the inspiration studio in that it allows people to learn about painting of other people painting around you can get you started.” without having to pay large fees.

The studio opening will begin today (Friday, May Those looking to become members of the group are required to pay a $25 annual membership fee, which 20th) at 10 a.m. and is free to the public.

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May 20, 2016

Club creates horseback riding opportunities for all

By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff For the past year, the Windermere Valley Saddle Club has been working hard to bring events and learning opportunities to club members.

The club has started adding fun days once a month to encourage the public to come out, learn about the club and ride some of the horses. Unique to the area, the Windermere Valley Saddle Club has five horses available for the public to ride.

“A lot of kids want to do fun days, but don’t have horses,” said Amber Schick, a member of the Windermere Valley Saddle Club board.

That is why Ms. Schick, along with certified riding instructor Lynn-Ann Digney, bring their own horses, allowing anyone to get involved with the club, and take part in learning clinics and Drop In To Ride nights.

Ms. Schick states the club has benefited immensely from the addition of having horses available for members without their own. The club has now “doubled in size,” according to Ms. Schick.

The first Fun Day is Saturday, June 4th starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Invermere Crossroads behind the feed store and Visitor Information Centre.

“Come with or without horses,” said Ms. Schick. Participants must sign up and be ready to start the Fun Day activities at 9:30 a.m.. The day starts with competitive

events — the winner with the most consistent time after three runs wins. Each event has a $5 entry fee, with prizes going to the top three contestants.

“If we have time, we do fun events like bob for apples — get on the horse, ride down, get off, bob, ride back,” explained Ms. Schick.

Making Fun Days welcoming to all ages and abilities, there is also a learning clinic participants can attend for $10 following the day’s events. The learning clinic is taught by Crystal Jodouin who will be teaching a “How To Lunge Properly” clinic.

With the club Fun Days running once a month, members can also attend the Monday night Drop In To Ride to get more time on the horses.

Ms. Schick says anyone is welcome to join the club but “they just have to have a membership and sign a waiver. For a single person with no horse, it’s $10 for the year.

For a family, it’s $35. A junior is $15 and for adults it’s $25.”

With the growth in participants and new members, the club is now looking for community members to come out and see what the club’s all about.

“We would just like for people to come out, support and watch,” said Ms. Schick.

For more information on the Windermere Valley Sad- HORSE HELP — The Windermere Valley Saddle dle Club, Fun Days or volunteer opportunities, contact Club is making it easier for the public to try horseback Ms. Schick at 250-374-9933. riding.

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GROWING GOLFERS —A Columbia Valley Golf Trail junior golf lesson program at Creekside in Fairmont Hot Springs. Photo by Wayne Rossington

Working together to grow the game of golf

By Andrea Tubbs Columbia Valley Golf Trail Collaboration has been the key to success for the Columbia Valley Golf Trail and it is the winning element in the Trail’s Junior Golf program. This program has nine golf professionals working with 40 local students five to 12 years of age, on a weekly basis, to learn the game of golf. There’s a definite benefit to the players, learning directly from a professional as this is something you don’t get in many sports.

“It’s great to see so many of our local golf professionals working together to grow the game of golf,” said Wayne Rossington, executive director for the Columbia Valley Golf Association. “It’s equally important for the kids to get to know the golf professionals so that when they are at the courses the kids will recognize them and make it easier to approach them. Maybe the kids will be inspired to become a golf professional themselves!”

The Junior Golf initiative started in 2014 and has grown to become an anticipated program each spring by the players involved. The program has room for 40 players and has no trouble filling to capacity each year. During the six-week program, players are given instruction in small groups and spend time playing on the course, striking up new friendships within their

groups — all basics of the game of golf.

Most players in the program are new to the game, but bring with them a positive outlook and a keen interest to learn and try new things.

The program is meant to be affordable and accessible to all. As such, the program offers 30 sets of junior golf clubs for the players to borrow for the length of the program and has a small fee associated ($40 for the entire program).

The Columbia Valley Golf Association is a group of eight local golf courses, with five different ownership bodies, that together form the Columbia Valley Golf Trail. The Golf Trail is a co-operative marketing program representing the member courses and serves to promote the game of golf and the Columbia Valley as a tourist destination. The eight member courses are located within 35 minutes drive time from Radium Hot Springs to Fairmont Hot Springs. The member courses include: The Springs Course and Radium Course at Radium, Eagle Ranch Resort, The Point at Copper Point, The Ridge at Copper Point, Windermere Valley Golf Course, Mountainside and Riverside at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

More information about the Columbia Valley Golf Trail can be found at www.ColumbiaValleyGolfTrail.com.

May 20, 2016

North to south: Slip into relaxation at Spur Valley Spur Valley Greens is an enchanting nine hole mid-length course featuring four par 3s, four par 4s and a par five for a total par 33.

The course is impeccably groomed and this year is no exception.

After your round, you can sit on the deck and enjoy beautiful views, sip on a cold one and indulge in excellent Mexican food at the Luxor Creek Cantina.

The Golf Shop is fully stocked with quality merchandise and unbeatable prices.

You can also visit our practice facility featuring a chipping area, bunker, putting green and a cliffside (100 feet up) range.

Come join us! Relax, you’re at Spur Valley Greens.

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

Enjoying food and drink on our deck is a treat. Our kitchen offers light meals, snacks, hot and cold beverages, homemade soups and our famous pies. We are now making homemade fries, too, so come for “fries and pies”!

Plus we are licensed for beer, wine and coolers.

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

Our on-site RV park offers seven serviced sites and five unserviced sites. All sites are quiet and peaceful with scenic views of the golf course.

Affordable and ON THE EDGE — The scene from one of the sites at the Edgewater walkable, Edgewater Hilltop RV Park with a view of holes 2, 3 and 4. Photo submitted Hilltop is family-oriented with friendly staff — book today and don’t miss out!

Expanded services at The Springs A new year brings a new partnership with Calgary-based Windmill Golf Group, allowing The Radium Golf Group to offer expanded facilities to our members and guests.

Our 2016 programming offers the public a brand new opportunity to save and play The Springs like never before.

Be sure to call our shop and ask about our new Golf Plus, a spectacular program for locals; our Sunriser Back 9 & Dine for $47; and a vacation-style, all-inclusive golf experience!

Same great course and friendly service with a new approach. Call 250-347-6200 for details.

Radium Course revs up for 2016 We are excited about the 2016 season as there are new and exciting changes at the Radium Course.

We have introduced our brand new Burger Bar, offering a wide selection of classic and gourmet burgers with daily features that are sure to excite.

Our membership this season has over doubled from the season prior, creating a buzz around the club and growing our men’s, ladies’ and senior events.

We have three new exciting programs targeted to our public golfer: The Sunriser Special, All-Inclusive Golf Experience and our new Golf Plus Program. Ask about them on your

May 20, 2016

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the valley’s golf courses

next visit! This season is targeted to shoppers in the valley — we will be having great sales all season long, with new arrivals being layered in throughout the year.

Come see us at the Radium Course for great golf, food and good times.

golfing option in the Columbia Valley.

With stunning course conditions, ultracompetitive rates and a welcoming customer service team, Riverside is undoubtedly a must-play track. Brush up on your game with our CPGA Certified Professionals at the Learning Centre or browse our awardwinning golf shop for the latest golf apparel and equipment. Join us for Ladies 9 & Wine every Wednesday at Riverside, starting at 5 p.m., which includes a golf lesson, 9-holes, a cart and wine for $49/person.

Customer Appreciation days are Monday and Wednesday after 1 p.m. — enjoy 18 holes with a cart for only $60 to $65.

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

The “Service Beyond” philosophy Mountainside remains our focus as we enter the 2016 GOOD LOOKING GREENS — Eagle Ranch has been rated 4.5 stars by Golf Digest Located at the base of the Fairmont golf season. Back by popular demand, and voted as one of “Canada’s Best” for course conditioning.

Rocky Mountain Range, Mountainside is Photo submitted Eagle Ranch is proud to offer our Eagle one of the valley’s original championship golf The Academy Card for $99 (includes a free first round) courses. Thanks to a mild spring, MountainThe CN Future Links Junior Skills Challenge event side opened this season in tip-top condition and continues and all additional rounds at $89 on 24-hour advance for ages 11 to 18 is taking place on Wednesday June to flourish on a daily basis. Friday night is Date Night at booking.

We are also excited to announce our many daily 8th. Winners could qualify to go to Glen Abbey during Mountainside (for couples) and Sunday evening is Family features: Tuesday – Ladies Night; Sunday – Local’s the Canadian Open.

Night (teams of two family members). Both nights start at Night; Dewsweeper (prior to 8 a.m. daily), Back 9 & 4 p.m. and include 9 holes, a cart, a post-golf meal and a The View Restaurant Breakfast, and our 9 & Dine specials. chance to win a prize — all for $35 per person. Customer Join us at The View Restaurant seven days a week Appreciation Days are Thursday and Sunday after 1 p.m.

Mark your calendars for our popular “Theatre Under the Stars” on Wednesday, July 27th, August 10th and try our new breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. Enjoy 18 holes with a cart for only $50 to $55.

Find our menu options at www.copperpointgolf.com/ and August 24th.

For additional daily tiered fees and events, visit us dine. Amazing views and incredible food! Watch for Creekside Par 3 online at www.eagleranchresort.com or call 1-877-877- our pickleball courts, soon to be open!

Home base for B.C.’s “big hole” golf, Creekside Par 3889.

3 provides an opportunity for golfers of all skill levels to Windermere Valley’s reputation keeps growing enjoy some family-friendly fun on the links. Featuring Windermere Valley Golf Course is pleased to wel- 8” holes means you can forget about frustration while Greywolf ’s breathtaking golf Greywolf Golf Course has received plenty of press come golfers back for the 2016 season. We are enter- putting and start having some fun. Creekside’s fairand praise since opening its 18 holes in 1999. Just last ing our 28th year in business, and continue to strive to ways feature ponds, cascading creeks and sand bunkers, season, Greywolf earned the accolade of 7th best public uphold our reputation with affordable golf and friendly which provide a scenic and challenging experience for staff with great service. course in Canada (Score Golf ). even the most competitive golfer in the family. Special The golf course is in great shape this year, due to Family 9 is $49.99 for two adults and two juniors. Kids Designed by the talented Canadian architect Doug Carrick, Greywolf features 18 unique and breathtaking very nice spring weather and some major improve- 12 and under golf free every day after 3 p.m. holes that will be seared in your memory bank from the ments to our irrigation system.

Annie’s Restaurant is providing our customers with moment you see it.

It’s a great day at Coy’s quality food and prices and also offers catering service This season we are extending a $79 local’s rate With remarkable views, lots of history and some every Sunday after 1 p.m. Come and experience true to groups of any size. of the most beautiful landscaping to be seen in the CoOur PGA staff is offering many lesson programs lumbia Valley, Coy’s Par 3 is more than a golf course. mountain golf! and are eager to assist golfers on improving their games. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the amazing A fully stocked golf shop with the latest products flowers in bloom and the stunning mountains.

Copper Point can’t be beat from equipment to clothing is also here for your conThe Point Course We have daily food and golf specials; 9 holes for Download our Golf App and receive weekly spe- venience. Our 18-hole green fee price ranges from $25 $14; Mondays are Seniors’ Day; Wednesdays are Men’s cials. Show us your local property tax form and receive to $39 and kids under 16 play free after 2 p.m. (some Night from 5 to 7 p.m.; and Thursdays are Ladies’ restrictions apply). For more info, visit us at www.win- Night from 5 to 7 p.m. our local rates. Golf free on your birthday. dermerevalleygolfcourse.com.

We offer golf specials with breakfast, burgers, steak, The Ridge Course ribs, chicken, etc. We offer staff parties, family gatherFairmont’s fabulous courses Support the Westside Legacy Trail when you play ings or the chance to just get out with friends.

Riverside after 2 p.m., Monday to Thursday, for the month of Golf ‘til the cows come home! Reservations can Meandering along the beautiful Columbia River, Riv- be made by calling 250-345-6504 or visit us at www.

May — $30 green fee with $5 going to the Trail. Kids erside Golf Course provides golfers with a player-friendly coyspar3.ca.

14 and under play free on The Ridge Course.

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1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Ages 11-16 • $ 155 Players that are already registered for with the Columbia valley Youth Soccer spring soccer program will get a $ 20 discount.

Rates include tax. Family discount available: First child pays full, every additional child from the same family receives $ 15 off.

Jurgen Striegel Soccer School (licensed coach) with over 40 years experience in soccer Call 250-342-5650 or email info@imtours.ca Sign up at www.karelo.com/events.php and search for – Learn the game soccer camp or sign up directly through Jurgen.

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May 20, 2016

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

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

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

Pictured, counter-clockwise from top left: Jesse Shaw in Mexico; Emma Shaw in Mexico; Oliver and Hazel Burke in Cabo Pulmo, Baja California Sur; Taylor, Quintynn, Wyatt, Pamela, Kendyl, and Trystan Hart in Mazatlan; Hilda and Mike Jensen celebrating their 25th anniversary in Jamaica.

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May 20, 2016

New townhomes in Invermere break ground skiing loop on the lake, the world’s longest of its kind according to the Guinness. Panorama Mountain Resort, the host of World Cup downhill skiing and heli-skiing, is only 20 minutes away. Direct beach access is available to Windermere and Dorothy Lakes, the tennis courts and the Pynelogs Community Centre. There are eight championship golf courses located within a 30-minute drive.

Designed with pedestrian accessibility in mind, residents at Highland Crossing will have access to a wide assortment of essential amenities in downtown Invermere. Post office, banking, the hospital, public schools, a Community College, library, and community centres are conveniently located within walking distance.

Interested buyers have the choice of two threebedroom floor plans sized at 1886 and 2132 square feet. Residents will enjoy three levels of integrated indoor/outdoor living with spacious interiors designed for modern living. All homes feature three and a half baths.

Larger units located on the building corners maximize natural light, with three sides of sun exposure. Homes are priced approximately from $550,000 and $620,000 respectively.

Interested parties should visit http://highland crossing.ca/contact for more information.

Urban West Projects Inc., the developer of Highland Crossing, identifies and develops multi-family infill sites in established neighborhoods in BC and Alberta.

Submitted by Urban West Projects Inc. Highland Crossing, the first new multi-family project in Invermere in eight years, has broken ground. The groundbreaking marks the beginning of construction on the new residential townhome project developed by Urban West Projects Inc. Located on a hilltop at the foot of main street in Invermere, the project will feature seven homes with spectacular south facing views of Lake Windemere bounded by the Rockies to the east, and Purcell Mountains to the west.

“We are thrilled to begin construction on our first residential project in Invermere,” says Larry Kerr, principal, Urban West Projects Inc. “With unrivaled views of Windermere Lake, the location is unbeatable, with all essential amenities steps away along with an endless array of outdoor recreation. It’s paradise.”

Kerr continues, “This is the chance for families, down-sizers and second homebuyers to buy their dream home in the East Kootenays. This is basecamp.”

Highland Crossing’s multi-generational design includes age-in place design principles and elevator options. It is the first new multi-family development in Invermere since 2008. Residents will enjoy vistas from spacious, south-facing decks designed for outdoor living and entertaining. Picture windows and glass deck railings maximize views of the Purcell Mountains to the

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May 20, 2016

Arrowhead Brewery continues to gain momentum

By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff It’s the big blue building on the right when you first come into Invermere. You probably know it’s the local brewery but have you ever checked out the inside?

Heading into their fourth summer, the Arrowhead Brewery Company is gaining attention from experts in the industry. Stephen Smysnuik recently checked out the brewery while updating The Growler Guide to the Kootenays.

“Arrowhead Brewery is easily one of the most impressive tasting rooms in the province, with an encompassing retro aesthetic crammed full of mid-20th century ephemera: metal Pepsi chalkboard, a vintage gas pump, a cash register from 1925, still in use. Arrowhead is its own little world — a roadside diner that happens only to serve beer,” according to Mr. Smysnuik.

For husband and wife co-owners Shawn and Leanne Tegart, the feature in The Growler Guide was a great validation of all the hard work the company has been doing.

“To stand out and have somebody that’s in that industry recognize it and say you guys are doing a great job means a lot,” said Leanne.

Over the past four years, the company has been steadily growing, with eight permanent craft beers, a variety of seasonal variations and a staff of 12. Arrowhead is now preparing to head to the Vancouver Craft Beer

with Kicking Horse Coffee in creating the Kick Ass Coffee Cream Ale. The Tegarts are looking to continue collaborating on projects to bring in more speciality brews.

If you have yet to try out any of the Arrowhead craft beers, the lighter beers are some of the more popular brews in the area. A great one for the summer is the Likeabull Lager, described as a really light easy drinking beer. While every craft is different and every person has a unique palate, the community of Invermere appears to share similar tastes.

“I’d say the blonde, lager and 83 out-sell everything else. That’s just the palate around here,” said Shawn.

When you first step into Arrowhead Brewery, it’s like stepping back in time. The showroom decor creates the diner-like experience Mr. Smysnuik described in his article. From the signs on the walls to the cash register, the Tegarts have thought of it all. The details allow you to get GROWLER GURUS — Arrowhead Brewing Company colost in the atmosphere of Arrowhead. It’s a mix of a loungeowners Shawn and Leanne Tegart inside the brewery. meets-bar-meets tack room, giving it a very unique feel.

Photo by Nikki Fredrickson If you haven’t had the chance to pop in a see what Week to make connections within the industry. Shawn Arrowhead is all about, it’s a little oasis away while still is hoping this trip will help him to make contacts with being in the community. A great way to spend an afterother brewers to create collaborations. noon this summer is to swing by and sample some of “A lot of these collaborations happen when you go the speciality or permanent brews. The local brewery will to these events and you meet the people and build those also have a presence at the East Kootenay Beer Festival in relationships,” explained Leanne.

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Get your race on with Heart of the Rockies

By James Rose Special to The Pioneer Bruce Stroud never thought his idea of hosting a triathlon in the Columbia Valley would result in the tradition to continue for the next 30 odd years. Now, in its 34th year, the Heart of the Rockies Triathlon is once again returning for what will be another outstanding event.

The adult triathlon, taking place Sunday, July 10th, is preceded by Saturday’s Young Hearts Triathlon for kids between the ages of four and 15. Rounding out the Heart of the Rockies’s summer event roster will be the Lake Windermere Open Water Swim. The relatively newer race takes place on August 7th and is fast becoming a swim race not to be missed. Athletes of all different ages and skill levels are encouraged to sign up for one of the three events taking place this summer.

“Every year, we have Olympian-calibre athletes participating alongside the most ambitious of weekend warriors trying the sport of triathlon out for the first time,” said Mr. Stroud. “What counts is that for many, it’s a great opportunity to spend quality time in the Invermere area right in the heart of the summer.”

The sport of triathlon is growing in popularity every year and is also a great way to meet new people. In the Invermere area, there is an active group of individuals who band together throughout the spring and summer months for training and support to prepare for events such as the Heart of the Rockies Triathlon. Michelle Taylor helps organize the informal training group that includes approximately 50 people on the email list.

“I think our local group is pretty special and that we all come from various levels, ages, occupations to share in our love of this amazing sport,” said Ms. Taylor. “Within our group we train for races ranging from sprint to Ironman distances and many of us take part in the Heart of the Rockies Triathlon each year.”

The Young Hearts Triathlon is a great way for parents to encourage their children to get active and learn to set goals by training for a triathlon.

“Our motto is building healthy lifestyles,” said Mr. Stroud, “and we love it when we see kids get involved in the sport early on in their life, as the physical and mental training and preparation required for an endurance sport such as a triathlon transfer over very well to other aspects of one’s life.”

Aurora Orchiston shares this sentiment. Aurora is 12 years old and has already completed an impressive five Young Hearts events. “At first my dad suggested I try it, and now I really enjoy doing it every year,” she said.

When asked what she would say to other kids thinking about entering a race, Aurora had encouraging words: “I would tell them that it’s not really about the competition; it’s more about having fun and trying.”

With stunning views of Chisel Peak rising up in the distance, getting into the crisp Lake Windermere waters to start the each race is a sight to behold.

“Although our (triathlon) course, compared to others in the Kootenay region is considered more challenging, the vistas offered by the Columbia Valley make all the difference,” said Sandra Boot, Race Administrator for each of the three events.

For the Heart of the Rockies adult triathlon, categories available include Sprint, Olympic, and Team (Team for Olympic distances only). The Olympic course consists of a 1.5-km swim, 40-km bike ride, and a 10-km run. The Sprint distance is exactly half the distance of the Olympic event for each discipline. The Young Hearts race features each of the three disciplines with varying distances for each age group. The Open Water Swim features an out-and-back 2-km and 5-km swim distance.

For more information and to register, visit www. heartoftherockiestriathlon.ca or email heartoftherockies tri@shaw.ca.

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A priceless event The 14th annual Turn Copper into Gold Golf Tournament fundraiser for the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce took place at Mountainside Golf Course in Fairmont on May 9th, raising approximately $24,000 for the Chamber and attracting stylish golfers such as (left to right) Justin Keitch, Dave Adam, Barb Cameron and Deirdra Holmwood, who would have won the prize for best dressed with their Hawaiian-themed outfits if there was one.

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Sole Sisters Running Group is BACK! A fun and empowering program that teaches the benefits of healthy activities and healthy choices through running. Girls will explore topics such as self-esteem, body image, stress reduction, confidence, goal setting, and more. The Sole Sisters will work toward completing a fun run at the end of the program.

This FREE 8-week program is offered by Family Dynamix in collaboration with the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program and East Kootenay Addiction Services. This program is open to girls residing in the Columbia Valley and will be held every Monday from 3:30 pm to 5 pm in Invermere, starting on May 30th, 2016.

For more information and registration, please contact: Magali Larochelle at mlarochelle@familydynamix.ca or at 250-342-1418. Deadline for registration is May 27th, 2016. **Time and day might change when school is done at the end of June to respond to the needs of participant’s families.

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May 20, 2016

Wings will return If you missed this year’s Wings Over the Rockies Festival, next year’s fest will run from May 8th to 14th, 2017. This year’s fest featured (counterclockwise from top left): a Paper Mache Birds Workshop at Black Star Studios on May 14th (Jane Fleet, left, and Sarah Johnson pictured); a Raptor Release with veterinarian Mark Zehnder on May 15th; a Lake Enid interpretive walk with Wildsight on May 13th (Pat Morrow photo); a 20th Gala with keynote speaker Dr. David Schindler delivers his presentation “Protecting Canada’s Freshwater in the 21st Century” (Pat Morrow photo); the Columbia River Paddle with the BC Rockies Adventure Guides (Tessa Rowe pictured); and a Jingle Dance performance by Windermere Elementary School students at Lakeshore Resort & Campground as part of a Cultural Welcome to the Wetlands event on May 12th.

Photos by Eric Elliott unless otherwise indicated.

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May 20, 2016

Over-the-top fun at Coy’s Par 3 The three local charities supported by the event include the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley, East Kootenay Foundation for Health (EKFH), and the Family Dynamix Resource CenReturning for the 27th consecutive year is the tre.

Fairmont & District Lions Club’s Annual Golf Fun EKFH presently stewards over 30-plus funds Day at Coy’s Par 3. One of the marquee events for in trust for all areas of health care including acute, the club, the always popular event will take place community integrated services, residential care, on Saturday, June 4th and will feature prizes, a silab services and diagnostic imaging. lent auction, and a delicious roast beef barbecue to Family Dynamix Resource Centre’s mission is cap it all off. to foster mental, social, physical and financial wellAll ticket proceeds and funds raised from the ness in the Columbia Valley and to provide social silent auction will go towards supporting three losupport, counselling, housing and employment cal charities.

“The event for our club is our biggest fundraisservices that empower the community to thrive.

The Hospice Society exists to assist individuer of the year and we encourage people to buy their als and families in recognizing and accepting death tickets early as it usually fills up the week before,” as a part of life. For more information on each of said the club president Mike Tanguay. “For this the three charities visit their websites at www.ekfh. year we expect 144 golfers and 200 people overall CLUB CHEER — The Fairmont & District Lions Club, pictured in ca, www.familydynamix.ca, and www.hospicesociso it will be busy!” front of Coy’s, are holding their 27th annual Golf Fun Day on June 4th. etycv.com respectively.

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Photo submitted For those who would like to attend but not at noon for the first of two shotgun starts. The second tee-off will take place at 2:30 p.m. “On behalf of the entire club, we can’t thank the necessarily play the nine holes of golf, tickets for the Fun Day dinner and auction Coy family enough for hosting us and giving us their outstanding support,” said Mr. only can be purchased for $15. Kids tickets are also available for the dinner and aucTanguay. “When we first started, there was not near the number of golf tournaments tion only and are priced at $5. Tickets for golf and dinner are $30. All tickets can be that took place in the valley every summer and so we are proud of the event still being purchased at the Coy’s Club House. Call 250-345-6504 or visit www.coyspar3.ca for more information. a perennial sell out after all these years.”

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The market is hot at Bighorn Meadows Resort

By Valerie Bracken Luxury Resorts West Construction of phase 10 is now complete and excitement is in the air for the new townhouse development, The Residences At Bighorn Meadows.

“We are selling and business is great,” said Randy Trapp, president of Luxury Resorts West, the parent company of Bighorn Meadows Resort. “Our first nine phases, sold as fractional shares and whole units, are now completely sold out.”

At this time, only one whole unit and six 1/8th shares remain in phase 10. “The response has been great, and it’s no surprise,” said Mr. Trapp. “YTD real estate sales (dollar value) in the Kootenays are up 19 per cent year over year and total units sales are up over 20 per cent. This is a hot market.”

Phase 10 is the beginning of a new townhouse style resort community integrated into one of the most prestigious resort communities in the Columbia Valley. Only 44 of these efficient, luxurious residences will be available at Bighorn.

“Initial interest from purchasers has been overwhelming,” commented Mr. Trapp. “It proves that if you build a quality product in a fantastic location at a well-managed property and price it fair, it sells.”

The development company is proud of the communities they build in, and whenever possible, they employ local tradespersons to construct or landscape their projects.

“We know it is usually the local craftsmen who take the most pride in their work and it shows at Bighorn Meadows,” said Mr. Trapp.

The upcoming expansion of the amenity center will be no exception. With the addition of a year-round fitness centre, owners’ lounge and meeting room as well as a second outdoor spa to relax and enjoy the stars after a long day of skiing, this will certainly help to make Bighorn Meadows a true year-round destination. Construction is scheduled to begin in early September so as not to interrupt the summer season for owners and guests.

The immaculate resort community amenities currently

include: an outdoor pool, hot tub, playground, beautifully landscaped walking paths and a knowledgablystaffed Welcome Centre with concierge service. Additions to those amenities will include: an additional large hot tub, increased deck area for pool/hot tub area, fitness facility and an owner’s lounge for private gatherings.

When owners are not using their vacation home, the weeks may be rented out through Bighorn Meadows Resort’s rental management company, True Key Hotels & Resorts. Or, if an owner would like to travel to some place a little warmer over the winter months, they may do so by depositing weeks from Bighorn into Interval International, one of our exclusive exchange affiliation programs. This program provides owners’ access to thousands of top-rated resorts around the world and with Bighorn Meadow’s Premier rating owner exchange, possibilities are optimized.

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May 20, 2016

YOUR MONEY Is the CPP worthwhile?

According to a recent study by the Fraser Institute, Baby Boomers and older generations are earning much higher rates of return on their Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions than younger Canadians.

Here we discuss the findings and whether or not the CPP is a good investment for Canadians nowadays.

Study findings Using the sum of total contributions, it was calculated that those born in the early 1930s are earning an average annual rate of return of 8.0 to 9.5 per cent on their contributions made to the plan. By contrast, Baby Boomers born in the mid-to-late 1940s are earning less than half of that amount — between 3.6 and 4.3 per cent.

Indeed, the younger one is, the less juicy their return on investment becomes. The study estimates that those born after 1955 will receive a modest return of just three per cent, cascading downward for those born each year thereafter until 1971. CPP-eligible Canadians born in 1972 or later will only receive an annual average rate of return of 2.1 per cent on their contributions.

The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions’ (OSFI) triennial review of the CPP, last completed in November 2013, concluded similarly that those born in 1950 were earning an internal real

rate of return of 4.2 per cent on their contributions, versus 2.4 per cent for those born in 1970.

Why such a discrepancy?

Rates of return have been impressive. The annualized rate of return for the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) is 12.3 per cent over the past five years and 8.0 per cent over the past 10 years. In fact, the CPPIB has done such a good job managing the assets of the CPP that its returns are well above what is necessary to keep the plan solvent. So why is the return on investment for contributors so much lower?

The issue is around plan design. The CPP was created in 1966 with a contribution rate of just 3.6 per cent, which remained in effect until 1986. Today, the total contribution rate shared by employees and employers is 9.9 per cent. This means that older workers paid into the program for a shorter period of time and made smaller contributions than younger workers, thus reaping a disproportionate amount of reward.

The Silver Lining Despite disappointing return statistics, the CPP has some good points. For starters, contributions are deducted directly off one’s paycheque, so most workers don’t notice it or think about it.

This is meaningful because it makes the CPP a

form of forced savings, as opposed to other retirement vehicles such as RRSPs, which may be easily cashed out and spent. Further, with employer-sponsored pension plans disappearing, many Canadians will find themselves with a lack of guaranteed income in retirement. The CPP helps to fill this gap, providing a source of reliable, guaranteed monthly income. In fact, according to the Chief Actuary of Canada, the CPP is sustainable over the next 75 years.

As contributors have no say in how their money is invested in the CPP, they have no opportunity to become spooked by the stock or bond markets, or make poor investment decisions. All the funds in the CPP are managed in a safe and prudent way by the CPPIB, a team of highly knowledgeable professionals.

The CPP fund is worth a staggering $264.6 billion as of March 31st, 2015. The size and scope of the fund allows the CPPIB to have mass purchasing power to bring costs down and access investment opportunities otherwise unavailable to the average person.

Though not perfect, the CPP as well as other programs, helps ensure that Canadians maintain a certain standard of living throughout their lives.

This benefits our country in ways far too numerous to list. Taking everything into consideration, it’s reasonable to conclude that the CPP is a worthwhile program for all Canadians.

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Gardening Philosophy

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Gardening stewardship and practicalities

By Lin Egan Edibles Farm The Winderberry family has been involved in gardening in the Columbia Valley for the past 34 years.

Over that time, we have developed certain approaches and methods that seem to fit with our overall philosophy, that good gardening practices give us an opportunity to fit in with the rhythms of nature, rather than to work against or try to manipulate our environment.

Thankfully, there has been a distinctive shift in gardening trends over the past few years, one of the most important being the support of cities and towns to enact bylaws stopping the use of herbicides and pesticides.

To some, this may seem an inconvenience, all those dandelions are such a nuisance, but consider that they play a vital role in providing the struggling bee population with possibly their first meal of the spring season, as well as being an important pollinator for other early flowering plants. Just even allowing that first flush of dandelion flowers to be enjoyed by bees and butterflies

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By researching and makof fresh vegetables, giving a flower bouquet from your ing careful choices on what garden to a friend. you plant, where you plant, What practical choices how you prepare your soil could you make: If your and water usage, you will find many ways to work in yard is exposed and you have difficulty keeping step with the natural world.

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The New Canadian Garden The Green File

By Mark Cullen Pioneer Columnist This month’s column is an excerpt from my book, The New Canadian Garden: Why do we grow food?

It seems like an easy question with a simple answer: we grow food to survive.

After all, we need food to fuel our bodies, to supply our tissues with moisture, nutrients, and vitamins to move, grow, repair, and think. Beyond that, though, beyond the necessity that engulfs the process, why do a third of Canadians engage in food gardening when the majority of us generally have easy access to a wide variety?

Gardening for food is more than a means to an end. It is a time to play in the dirt, to let the soil run through your hands, to not feel guilty when you get dirty; it is the thrill of watching those seeds, tiny and seemingly insignificant, emerge from the ground and grow a little every day; it is knowing where your food comes from, where it’s been, and appreciating the effort it took to get it here. Above all else, it helps us to understand how connected we are with Mother Nature and how dependent on her we are for survival — not the other way around.

I get a thrill out of growing food in my garden each spring and summer. I guess that’s why I carved an acre out of our property for this purpose!

According to a National Gardening Association Special Report, the number one reason that we grow our own food, though, is to produce something that tastes better than what we can buy. This does not surprise me, as I have purchased some pretty tasteless tomatoes from the grocery store.

Also on the list: financial savings, increased food quality and safety, being able to eat more locally, and getting more exercise and time outdoors. But are these all good reasons to “grow your own”?

Financially speaking, I’m inclined to say yes. Not only do you save money at the grocery store, you will likely avoid excessive car trips in search of fresh produce, money

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on plastic bags when you forget your reusables, and I personally find that less goes to waste when I’m growing my own: I just can’t throw away something I worked so hard on to produce.

Not convinced? Here are some numbers. If you grow one tomato plant, and one pepper plant, and you do a good job of it, you will spend just over $3.50 for the seeds.

In return, you will yield about $45 in produce. Not a bad investment opportunity, if you ask me!

Many of the supplies you need are one-time purchases that last quite a long time: pots, tools, fertilizer (and if you compost, the fertilizer is free). Note that your soil will need to be amended each season and it is impossible to put a value on that. Seed packets come with an average 10 seeds and, assuming you keep them in a cool, dry place, they can last several years.

The quality and safety of our food has become increasingly important to us. Food quality includes, of course, what you expect to see on food store shelves, how the food smells and feels in your hand. When you’re eating it, how does it taste? What are its nutritional qualities? How was it produced?

Today’s consumers seem to be shifting gears: to a greater degree than ever we don’t want to give up valuable nutrition and taste for something that looks perfect. Some Canadian consumers are quite willing to grab the tomato that looks a little beat up if she knows it was grown in a sustainable manner. With the widespread use of chemicals to ward off insect pests and disease, we have sacrificed food safety for aesthetics. Growing your own food puts you in control of your food’s safety and quality...

It’s best to have a little from each category to avoid the potential problems of monocropping. For the allimportant crop-rotation, you can start each plot or row anywhere in the cycle. Just remember: leaves, fruits, roots, and legumes.

Excerpted from The New Canadian Garden, $19.99, 2016, Mark Cullen. All rights reserved. Published by Dundurn Press.

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Help the library fundraise for its new space May is always an exciting time of year around the Invermere Public Library. Our summer students have started preparations for this year’s Summer Reading Club, which will run on Thursday afternoons throughout July and August.

Blair McFarlane will be heading up the weekly activities with assistance from Sidney Kwok and their goal is for our summer readers to exceed the 81 reading logs that were completed last summer, which translated into a whopping 972 hours of summer reading last year.

Kelsey Wood-Hrynkiw has joined the library staff as our Community Program Co-ordinator. Kelsey will be working on

several programming and outreach activities including a weekly pop-up story time.

Watch for our story time crew at local parks and beaches on Fridays throughout the valley this summer. The weekly popup location will be posted on our website and our Facebook page.

And possibly the most exciting news of all is that the Invermere Public Library will be in our new location at the Columbia Valley Centre by the summer of 2017. The anticipated cost for our move into the new facility is $350,000 to $400,000. Roughly half of this cost will be for leasehold improvements to make the space into a functioning library. The other half will be needed to purchase new furniture, bookshelves, and equipment to outfit the library. At present, the library has $189,000 in savings that will be used towards this cost and fundraisers are underway to secure the additional $200,000

that will be required.

The new library facility is actually going to happen and this is largely because of the community support that we have received. We would love for everyone to be able to continue to play a role in creating this space by taking part in our fundraiser to outfit the library. Community members can help out by purchasing a variety of items for the new library. The donation options include purchasing a book plate, a chair or a table for the building.

There is also a unique opportunity to donate by purchasing a bookshelf and then specifying which section it will sit in.

Perhaps the Wilsons will purchase a shelf for the “Ws” in adult fiction and maybe the Jones, who love biographies, will buy a shelf for the non-fiction collection.

However you choose to participate, every donation that we receive will be used to make our new library a space where our

community will gather. Visit the fundraiser website at http://NEWinvermerelibrary.ca for more information on how to be a part of our new chapter.

To celebrate our upcoming move, please join us at the Invermere Public Library (201 7th Avenue) on Wednesday, June 22nd from 5 to 8 p.m. for an oldfashioned block party. We will have live music, games and activities, and cake and refreshments. This is our way of saying thank you to our community for your outstanding support for us and for your love of libraries. For more information, please contact us at 250-342-6416 or visit our main website at http://invermere. bclibrary.ca.

This week’s column was written by Nicole Pawlak, director of the Invermere Public Library, which is located at 201 7th Avenue. Visit their website or call 250-3426416 for more information.

Sisters’ welcome community to Avenue opening

By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff March 1st, 2016 marked the day France Andestad and her sister Lisa Schulz purchased Tiffany’s Thredz.

Fast forward to present day and the two sisters now are the co-owners of Avenue. They’re preparing for the store’s official grand opening on Saturday, May 21st.

The transition from Tiffany’s Thredz to Avenue was seamless as France Andestad was previously the manager for Tiffany’s.

Grand Opening Saturday, May 21st 10:30 am – 5 pm Many in store specials Door prizes

1201-7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-2901

“Tiffany had the store for 14 years (and) I’ve worked for Tiffany for three years managing the store for her,” said Ms. Andestad, explaining how the new ownership came about. “Then when she decided to put the store up for sale late January, I said, ‘I think we have to have a chat.’ That’s where it started.”

Under the new ownership, the store has undergone a few minor changes from new paint to the removal of the awning on the outside. Ms. Andestad has had this vision for the store for the last two and a half years.

“One thing we have expanded on is that we are bringing in CHIC SHOP — Avenue co-owner France Andestad is ready for this weekend’s grand curvy styles and that’s huge for the opening on Saturday, May 21st.

Photo by Nikki Fredrickson area,” she added.

Curvy styles are a new addition feeling beautiful, confident just amazing about herself,” to the wide range of special occasion, casual, semi casual and Ms. Andestad explained. office attire in the store. Ms. Andestad feels the new store The sisters are ready to welcome the community to and product lines can accommodate everyone in the com- a grand opening this Saturday, May 21st from 10:30 munity. Avenue will be getting in new stock every month, a.m. to 5 p.m. which is a first for the store, allowing Ms. Andestad and Ms. “I really feel we can accommodate everybody in Schulz to offer the consumer more variety. For the sisters, the community. I really want this to be the locals’ go-to following their mission statement has been very important. store,” stated Ms. Andestad.

“Our mission statement is to empower women to With in-store specials and many door prizes, the feel amazing, confident and beautiful. That is the num- grand opening is a fun day to pop in say hi and check the ber one thing we feel so important... We really believe store out. Avenue is located on 7th Avenue in downtown that every woman that comes into the store should leave Invermere across from Cenotaph Park.

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Local pasta producers excel certification, Angela’s Organic Pasta formally launched on February 1st of this year.

“Our very first stores to disThere is a perception out tribute our pasta were AG Valthere that pasta is not as healthy ley Foods and Sobeys and we as it is tasty. While true for many launched with Garlic Parsley of the pastas that can be found Tagliatelli, cracked Pepper Taon grocery store shelves, Cogliatelli, Spinach Tagliatelli, Plain lumbia Valley residents Angela Tagliatelli, Campenelle and BamRoss, Dan Steele, and Leo Johnbini (kids shapes),” said Ms. Ross. son wanted to right that wrong.

Having one of the co-foundSeveral years ago, while enjoying ers of Kicking Horse Coffee as a a lazy day at Lake Windermere, business partner has also been inthe trio was discussing business strumental to the fledgling comideas and it wasn’t long before pany’s early success. the organic pasta idea came up.

“We very lucky to have Leo “We wanted to do some(Johnson) as a partner. Leo is an thing healthy and nutritious,” amazing business person, and said Ms. Ross. “And so for us, we HEAVENLY TASTE —Angela Ross holds up he designed all the labels for the take pride that our pasta is 100 a package of Angela’s Organic Pasta, which is per cent certified organic. We products, which are certainly locally produced and can be purchased in Invereye-catching,” she noted. have taken the extra time and mere at AG Valley Foods and Sobeys.

A growing trend in the artiinvestment in our ingredients

Photo submitted sanal craft food market has been to have a wholesome fresh prodto offer products without a lot of the chemicals/preservauct.”

After two years of getting set up with the right pasta- tives that can be found in mass-produced foods.

Continued on page 26 . . . making equipment from Italy and obtaining the organic

By James Rose Special to The Pioneer

G COMIN OON S Y R E V to the

Windermere

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HAZARDOUS WASTE ROUND UP Get rid of your unwanted,hard-to-get-rid-of household hazardous wastes Saturday, May 28, 2016 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Sparwood Fire Hall

Saturday, May 28, 2016 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Back Parking Lot Visitor Info Ctr.

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• Hair Spray

• Oven Cleaner

• Paint

• Gasoline • Nail Polish Remover • Gasoline Antifreeze • Lighter Fluid • Spot Remover • Lead Substitute • Kerosene

• Glues-Solvent Based • Cleaning Solvents • Turpentine • Acetone • Methanol • Furniture Polish • Wood Preservative

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• Charcoal Briquettes • Rubber Cement • Sulphur • Grease • Carpet Adhesives

• Tile Adhesives • Wood Putty • Blue Ploy Protectant • Fibreglass Resins

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Napththalene Caulking Zinc Dust Plastic Cement Charcoal, Activates

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• Herbicides • Pesticides • Medications

• Mothballs • Shoe Polish

• Mouse/Rat Poison • Cyanide

• Rodenticide • Fungicide

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• Rodenticide • Solvent, Halogenated • Radiator Stop Leak

• Radiator Flush • Window Washing Solution • Armoral Liquids • Algaecides

• Lamps

• Thermometers

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FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES Waste Flammable Liquids

Waste Flammable Solids

Isopropyl Alcohol Lemon Oil Cooking Fuels Perm/Hair Dye Solution • Glycerin • Gum Arabic

Household Residential ONLY

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• Mercury Fertilizer

CORROSIVE SUBSTANCES (Acids and Bases) Waste Corrosive Liquids (base)

• Carpet Cleaners • Sodium • Drain Opening Hydroxide Containers • Oven Cleaners

• Detergents • Fabric Softeners

Waste Corrosive Solids (base)

• Drano

• Lye

• Ajax

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Waste Corrosive Liquids (acid)

• Rust Removers • Toilet Bowl Cleaners

• C.L.R.

• Nitric Acid

• Sulphuric Acid

• PCB

• Batteries

• Light Ballasts

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In addition to Household Hazardous Wastes, ElectroRecycle will be on site to collect small appliances including: • • • • • • •

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. . . ‘Local’ from page 25 “You have to be more aware of what you are eating. People are looking for good quality organic foods to feed their families and that’s the niche that we are filling. Angela’s Pasta is certified organic, has no eggs, no preservatives and is GMO-free,” Ms. Ross explained.

Launching the business in the Columbia Valley is also an accomplishment that the three founders are proud of.

“Community is number one with all of us! We have all raised our children in the valley and plan on being a huge influence in anything we can take part in,” she said, adding, “being from the valley is an amazing privilege. You certainly feel like the entire community is behind you and supports you. It is a very vibrant and lively community.”

Despite being in business for only a few months, the company has managed to grow at a quick rate. Already, the team has inked deals to distribute their organic pasta in the Alberta market.

“We have expanded our product line into Canmore’s Save on Foods, Blush Lane, Amaranth and all four Planet Organic stores in Calgary. Next we are planning on distributing our products in Kelowna, Nelson, Kamloops and the Vancouver area,” said Ms. Ross. “As we move forward we are going to support our community and hire locally when we expand.”

In the meantime, the team at Angela’s Organic Pasta is excited about bringing back traditional food manufacturing techniques and enabling people to start eating healthier.

To learn more, visit www.angelaspasta.com.

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Regional District of East Kootenay PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE - BYLAW 2693 Bylaw Amendment Whiteswan Lake/Kennellys Property Co. Ltd. The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Kennellys Property Co. Ltd. to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the bylaw will amend the text of the RES-1(A) Recreation Residential Zone to permit the use of park model trailers and recreational vehicles for seasonal accommodation on the subject property located on the Whiteswan Lake Forest Service Road.

Bylaw No. 2693 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 311, 2016 (Whiteswan Lake / Kennellys Property Co. Ltd.)” is amended to add park model trailer and recreational vehicle to the list of permitted uses on the subject property.

Kids at play In the evening of April 24th, John Curda witnessed a couple of young bighorn sheep in front of the Radium Visitor Information Centre having a great time playing “Follow the Leader”, running along the top of the fence, jumping on the post and then down to the street.

Photos by John Curda

Let’s Celebrate!

Please join us for the Electoral Area F Town Hall Meeting and 2016 Area F Volunteer of the Year celebration:

Wednesday, May 25, 2016 - 7:00pm Fairmont Hot Springs Resort 7:00pm Volunteer of the Year Presentation Join us as we recognize 2016 Area F Volunteers of the Year Graeme & Noelene Anderson for all of their volunteer efforts.

Refreshments & cake will be served.

7:30pm Electoral Area F Town Hall Meeting The Town Hall meeting will include an update from Director Wendy Booth along with presentations from WildSafe BC, Fire Smart and Personal Emergency Preparedness, Fairmont Flood Control Phase 2, and Five Year Financial Report.

We will have another Area F Town Hall Meeting in Windermere in early July and will be holding an Area G Town Hall Meeting in the near future.

We will provide details once these dates have been set.

19 - 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca Website: www.rdek.bc.ca

A public hearing will be held at: Columbia Ridge Community Centre 6890 Columbia Lake Road Fairmont Hot Springs, BC Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G, and the Village of Canal Flats.

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 or toll free at 1-888-478-7335 or email jterpsma@rdek.bc.ca.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena Arena Concessions Contractor

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is looking for a qualified applicant to manage the Arena Concessions at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena for the upcoming 2016/2017 season.

Please provide a proposal outlining your food industry experience, menu options, and a list of references.

Interested individuals and companies are asked to contact Colin Peet, Recreation Services Supervisor at 250-342-6712 or cpeet@rdek.bc.ca for more information.

SEALED PROPOSALS marked “Regional District of East Kootenay - EMMA Arena Concessions Contractor” will be received by the RDEK - Columbia Valley Office, 4956 Athalmer Road, Box 2319, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 until 4:30 pm MDT, Friday June 17, 2016.

The RDEK reserves the right to arbitrarily accept or reject any or all proposals and to waive irregularities at its own discretion. It also reserves the right to arbitrarily reject any proposal submitted by a contractor that has a disputed account against or due by the RDEK or against whom the RDEK has a disputed account. The lowest or, any proposal will not necessarily be accepted and the RDEK reserves the right to negotiate terms and conditions with the successful proponent.

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New liquor store business booming great feedback from people who are so happy that we’re here and don’t have to travel all the way into town. It’s handy, it’s quick and easy to see, with good parking and there’s an aweFor three weeks now, the Invermere Lisome selection.” quor Store has been in business, watching Ms. McLennan said that the opening has sales increase each successive week. Heading been a learning experience for her so far. In into the May long weekend, they’re about to the past, she was the general manager of the experience the ultimate test with residents and liquor store in Radium, which is much smallvisitors flooding in to purchase their favourite er in comparison to the Invermere location. cold drinks to celebrate the extra time off.

“Obviously we’ve tripled our product Jennifer McLennan, the general manager that I dealt with there,” she said of the learnof the store located at the top of the Invermere ing curve with a larger store. “Trying to learn hill just off Athalmer road, said she expects inventory levels, keeping everything in stock sales to continue increasing this weekend. because we have no history to go on here and “Last weekend was huge,” Ms. McLenSOARING SALES — The Invermere Liquor Store expects the May long weekend to be we don’t know what to expect.” nan said. “This weekend is definitely going to a good indicator of what the business can expect sales-wise this summer.

One of the features that sets the Inverbe a new benchmark for us and give us a good

Photo by Amanda Nason mere Liquor Store apart from other stores in indicator as to what to expect the rest of the the alcohol market is its walk-in cooler that stores all of its beer and coolers for people to summer.”

The store had originally planned on having a formal opening on May 1st, but elected access on their own in addition to the diverse wine selection. Ms. McLennan said that to have an impromptu opening on April 28th and 29th instead. Since then, the store has she had a lot of fun researching the different wines in their inventory and is still open to been exceeding expectations and has been busy during almost all hours of the day, Ms. suggestions from around the community on what customers are looking to purchase.

Ultimately, the convenience of having the store open from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. allows McLennan said. One of the reasons for the popularity could be attributed to the location consumers to enjoy their product at almost anytime of the day or year. of the new store.

As a private store, the Invermere Liquor Store is able to offer lower-than-government “It seems like this is the new little hub in the area with No Frills and Canadian Tire and I imagine it’s going to keep going,” Ms. McLennan said. “We’ve got so much prices on some of their items, drawing in more consumers from around the area.

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

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32 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

May 20, 2016

Fire Vixen Emporium opens

By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff

DEDICATED DANCERS — Co-owners of United Dance Melyssa Hecher (left) and Michelle (Meesh) Jensen are preparing for their studio’s showcase on May 27th.

Photo by Nikki Fredrikson

Studio gearing up for Freedom showcase

By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff United Dance has had a busy year.

With 120 students attending classes every week and 40 students competing, it’s time for them to showcase what they’ve been working on.

Co-owners Michelle (Meesh) Jensen and Melyssa Hecher offer a variety of classes ranging from ballet to hip hop.

“We offer ballet, tap, jazz, musical theatre. We have adult classes that just started up a couple of weeks ago. We’ve got our recreational and competitive company so they get the choice. If you’re in a competitive class, we travel around and compete against other studios and if you’re in a recreational class then they just come once or twice a week,” Ms. Jensen explained.

The studio has allowed dancers of all ages to work on numbers for and participate in the upcoming studio’s Freedom show on Friday, May 27th.

“It’s our entire studio and they’ve been prepping since November with most of these numbers that are going to be in the show...

You’ll see all our competitive numbers and you’ll see the recreation numbers as well. A total of 45 all together,” Ms. Jensen said.

Along with preparing for the final showcase, the competitive company has been working hard at competitions in Calgary and Banff. “(For) our competitive team, we have around 40 students. They take class three or more hours a week. With each discipline, each class they do a three to four minute dance for competition.

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Your Local

Something has been going on at the old Canterbury Flowers location recently and it’s a new store called Fire Vixen Emporium. Fire Vixen Tattoos owner Sarah Eastick has been working hard since she found the perfect location for her new business venture Sarah Eastick with her husband Craig Smith back in September 2015.

“The Emporium has kind of been the plan growth,” she said. all along. So there are some really fun This weekend is the grand opening clothing lines and gift item lines that go of the new store with the official first along with the tattoo industry... they are day being Friday, May 20th from 11 designed by tattoo artists or designed a.m. to 6 p.m.. The public is encouraged specifically for people who like that type to swing by, check out the new store and of artwork. It brings something a little see what The Emporium is all about. edgier and different to town,” Ms. East- Ms. Eastick hopes the unique items in ick explained. the new store will help to foster the poThe name of the store, The Empo- tential of Invermere becoming a popular rium, was chosen because there is going shopping destination. to be a wide variety of items for sale, “It’s a small business community. including clothing, kitchen items, body I think, as business owners, we need jewelry, taxidermy and articulated skel- to work together to offer unique and a etons, and comic books. All the items diverse range of products for people. I that the store is bringing in are unique think that invermere has a lot of potenand not available anywhere else in In- tial to become a shopping destination,” vermere, including Doc Martens, Stead- she said. fast, RVCA, Rebel8 and more.

The official grand opening will carFor Ms. Eastick, this is her second ry on from Friday to Monday with rafbusiness in the area as the owner of Fire fles and door prizes up for grabs. “We’re Vixen Tattoos, and she has always had a bringing a little sass to the valley,” Ms. store like The Emporium on her mind. Eastick said, adding a special thank you “It’s always been a long-term objec- to all those who made this new venture tive to expand and bring these lines in, possible and to all of her staff. just because I think they’re so fun and The Fire Vixen Emporium is located unique. It was a natural progression and at 1021 7th Avenue in Invermere.

COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE

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

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Pioneer Classifieds S OBITUARY S Friesen, Lorne Denis July 8, 1935-April 29, 2016

It is with the greatest of sadness in our hearts, that we announce the untimely passing of Lorne, at the age of 80 – after a short battle with cancer. He will be hugely missed by family and friends, but never forgotten. He could light up a room with his smiles, great sense of humor, guitar playing, singing and infectious laughter. He was the most amazing man.

GARAGE SALES

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

ANNOUNCEMENT

Multi Family Dutch Creek Garage Sale

Cheers to Windermere Valley Saddle Club and all the helpers for such a successful Riding Clinic.

It couldn’t be done without you.

Greatly appreciated!

A gala full of Cheers to Chef Steve Root at the Radium Resort for the wonderful meals he prepared.

Steamboat Mountain Music Festival LAUNCH PARTY & GARAGE SALE Edgewater Hall, Saturday, May 21st.

New and gently used musical instruments, art, furniture, sporting goods and household items, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner and Dance with the RAMBLERS, 6:30 p.m.

Advance tickets at Pips General Store, or call Gisele, 403-850-2255. steamboatmtnmusicfest.ca.

Sat. May 21st, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Canoe, book case, patio furniture, free clothing items, wood table and matching 8 chairs, folding chairs, tools, chimney cleaning brush, antique dresser, motorcycle items, printer, lawn mower and much more.

Predeceased by his wife Sandra and son Roy. Survived by his wife Lorraine; son John; daughters: Lorrianne, Donna, Tracey, Karen and stepdaughter Corina; grandchildren: Allin, Janine, Shannon, Jared, Jason, Sherri Anne, Jamin, Josh, Sandi, Jesse, Derrek, Brianne and Christopher.

Multi Family Garage Sale: Sat. May 21st, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the Invermere Legion. Tables still available call 250-688-0640.

A celebration of his life will be held in Canal Flats at the Civic Center, Sunday, June 5, 2016, starting at 2 pm. Please come if you can, reminisce and share great memories, stories, songs, jokes and pictures.

Garage Sale: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sat. May 21st. 1236 10th St. Invermere.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the charity of your choice.

Bell, Kenneth Russel 1928–2016

Kenneth Bell, aged 88, passed peacefully to his heavenly home surrounded by family on May 6, 2016.

Ken is survived by his wife Agnes; children Warren, Judy Rushfeldt (Brian), Sharon Paterson (Jamey), Ken Jr; his five grand-daughters Kristin Pue (Jason), Sharilyn Johnston, Karalee Fielding (Ben), Becky Blott (Jory), Abby Paterson; and six great-grandchildren: Landon and Liam Pue, Harper and Leopold Fielding, and Haelyn and Brooklyn Blott; and brother Harvey and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his youngest daughter Dianne and brother Gordon.

Ken was born in Calgary, Alberta on March 18, 1928. He spent over forty years in Radium Hot Springs raising his family and operating several businesses focusing on tourism, primarily Canadian Souvenir Sales and the Golden Eagle Trading Post. Ken was a well respected businessman and entrepreneur, and actively involved in the community. He was a founding director/shareholder of The Springs Golf Course in Radium and the Panorama Ski Resort. As well, he ran a tour boat on the Columbia River and a restaurant at the Radium Hot Springs Aquacourt.

Ken was actively involved with the local Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce. In 2008 Ken and Agnes moved to Calgary to be closer to family. He will be deeply missed by his wife Agnes of 64 years and family.

A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday May 25, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Royal Oak Victory Church, 450 Royal Oak Drive NW Calgary, Alberta.

For more information, email kenrbell@shaw.ca Online condolences can be posted at www.MyAlternatives.ca/calgary

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

Garage sale Saturday May 21st, 5177 Hot Springs Road, Fairmont.

9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lots of stuff!

Multi Family Downsizing

Fri. May 20th, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Sat. May 21st, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Ladders, various tools, Furniture, beds, New bed sheets, towels, Men’s clothing, Golf Equip., Ladies clothing, Wine making supplies, household, appliances, New cabinet hardware, electronics, Carpet cleaner, Tons more. Gift Items for Fathers Day. 474 Lakeview Rd., just off Athlamer Rd., Acreage on the hill named Deere Ridge.

Fairmont-Sidewalk Sale, all new items 30 - 50% off! Fri. May 20th and Sat. May 21st, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily at the Purple Cow Gift Shop.

Free selfies with DaisyMae! More than a Garage Sale!

5030 Hot Springs Road, Fairmont Sat. May 21/16, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to the girl at the coffee shop in Radium for going out of her way to steam the half & half for my coffee — it was delicious!

Jeers to the deer that drank my beer.

Cheers to Noelene and Graeme Anderson for volunteering Cheers to all volunteers who countless hours and taking great cleaned the highway in the care of the Rockies players — you Fairmont area!

CHEERS & are JEERS AWESOME! Sponsored by

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS to the community of Invermere and Cranbrook for all the help in our moment of need.

Our family lost our home in Fort McMurray and we left with only the minimum. We were fortunate enough to get our fur babies out safe. An extra Cheer to Tony and Gord Broadfoot, Dallas of the public library, Laura from the Food Bank, Joyce and Rick from Choppers for all your donations. Also the Invermere Vet for taking such great care of our babies. An extra special Cheers to the Cranbrook Superstore for giving us a $200 gift card.

Jeers to the person who stole my aluminum fishing boat from the Trethewey storage area. It is aluminum with dark green interior... we will keep our eyes out for you!

Jeers to whomever stole my compound bow. You are not man enough to shoot it. In fact, if there is any humanity in you, you would check into rehab and take care of your addictions or bring the bow back and I may help out with your rehab.

Cheers to the Windermere Valley Men’s Club for a fabulous donation and challenge!

Cheers to valley businesses who supported the Ladies Night Out event in April. A special Cheers going out to the team at Pharmasave, Smoking Waters Coffee Co. and Home Made Perfect.

Cheers to Larry Newman. Another fabulous evening of music, fun, kibitzing at Horsethief Creek Pub & Eatery. Your sound management is very professional; audience and musicians so fortunate to have you in our Valley. Rock on.

A very big CHEERS to the gentleman with the ponytail (I can’t remember his name) working at the Creekside course in Fairmont the other day.

He took time away from what he was doing to explain to my 6 and 7 year old about the larger holes in the greens and got the kids very excited about golfing with dad. Oh and also for explaining to the boys after golf the one with the lowest score buys pizza and ice cream. I hope Fairmont realizes what a gem of a little golf course they have and what a great ambassador their employee is.

Jeers to my cat who quite obviously wrecked someone’s new white paint job — I am very sorry!

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.

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. and every Thursday at 1:15 a.m., at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call 250-3428255.

The Fairmont and District Lions Club is offering post-secondary scholarship(s) for students in East Kootenay district areas F, G, plus Invermere and Radium for the 2016 - 2017 school year. This is a community service based scholarship. For further details and an application form, please see the scholarship information pages on our web-site: www.e.clubhouse. org/sites/fairmont/bc/.

Applications and the information sheet can also be obtained at the DTSS office in Invermere.

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May 20, 2016

LOST AND FOUND

STORAGE

COMMERCIAL SPACE

MISC FOR SALE

Found: Stand up paddleboard washed up near Windermere Beach. Please call or text 587-8942880 to identify.

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

Commercial - FOR RENT Unit behind Dry Cleaners - Rent $420/mo + Utilities. Formally Yoga Studio.

Available June 1st. Call 250-3426790.

Moving Sale: Furniture, tools, garden tools, Misc. 250-342-0279 for more info.

Lost: Stolen from my garage in Invermere, Mathews Switchback compound bow, camo, 70 lb complete with case, arrows, release, extra sight, and Bushnel range finder, and quiver. Bow case is camo with a Jumbo Wild sticker, Easton arrow sticker and others. Rangefinder has NH or Norman Hendricks on it. Arrows are Easton 340 Lightspeed. Police file #2016-909 Call RCMP or Norman Hendricks at 250-342-9033 or cell 250-342-5343.

Found: Ladies jacket in Radium. Call 250-409-5735 to claim.

REWARD! Lost: Gold family ring in Radium Mountainside Market.

Huge sentimental value. Call Jayne 250-409-4424.

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.

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Request for Information Greenways, in cooperation with the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK), is seeking to facilitate the establishment of a 25 kilometer multi-use, nonmotorized paved trail connecting the communities of Invermere and Fairmont Hot Springs along the west side of Lake Windermere paralleling Westside Road (the “Westside Legacy Trail”).

We are requesting qualified offers from established organizations which have a proven track record with any and all aspects of new road/trail construction.

The initial project planned for 2016 will include up to four segments (1-4 of 7) extending approximately 9.5 of the 25 kilometers*. These aspects include clearing and grubbing through to completion of the paved trail, signage and user amenities as detailed on the full RFI PDF below:

Find Out More: OurTrail.org/RFI2016 greenways.ca • 250.342.4001 Box 2377, #203, 375 Laurier Street Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0 *Pending grant approvals, total constructed segments in 2016 may be less.

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

“Huskee” yard and garden Shredder/Chipper. Briggs and Stratton 7.0HP. 3 way loading system. Good condition. $250.

250-345-2161 Evenings and/or leave message.

For lease - 37,000 sq. ft. +/(.85 Acres), fenced storage. Lot #12, Invermere Industrial Park.

Available Sept. 1/16. Phone Leo 250-342-1177.

Sale: 2 single kayaks with everything, hardly used. White oak, hand crafted tv cabinet - can be adjusted to shelving. Please call 250-342-9476.

SUITE FOR RENT

Wanted: A gently used couch and chair OR two love seats, neutral colours. Also a fridge that works.

403-978-4559.

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.

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.

3-bdrm, 1.5 bathroom, w/d, dishwasher, gas fireplace, single car garage. 1 block from downtown.

N/S, N/P, $1,400/mo plus hydro.

Damage deposit and references required. Call 250-342-1557.

LOT/ACREAGE FOR RENT

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For Rent large lot for mobile home.

No Pets. 250-342-9390.

FIREWOOD Support Rockies Hockey firewood.

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

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

250-688-3473 or aranwood@ hotmail.com.

BOATS FOR SALE 1973 13 ft. four people Enterprise Sailboat. Mainsail and Jib sail in good shape serial #KC18509.

Updated trailer. $1500 O.B.O. call Robert 403-862-9571 or 250342-3629. Coy Rd./Westside Rd. Invermere BC.

Please email classified ads to info@columbiavalleypioneer.com

HOUSE FOR SALE

House for Sale in Wilmer $280,000 Four bedroom home on 5.5 lots. Newly painted inside and out, wood/ electric heat, new flooring in living room and two bedrooms. Established fenced garden with apple trees Two sheds. Located in a peaceful corner of the valley, with a fantastic view of the Columbia Valley Wetlands.

Perfect location for a family, avid gardener, or a quiet getaway spot.

Call 250-342-1539

RV FOR SALE

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

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

Motor Home for Sale

CLASS C FOUR WINDS FC31P 2010

Fully equipped. Used to travel to and from Arizona. Never lived in. New tires 2015. Slide-out Living room/dinette. Infiniss Leather hide-a bed sofa with Air Mattress (never used) as well as bed over cab, never used, bed over kitchen table has been used about 5-times. Excellent condition. 117,000 Kms, specs/ photos at fourwinds.rv.com. $44,000. 250-347-9069, 403988-2717.

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.

SOLÉ DECOR N’ MORE Hunter Douglas Blinds, custom drapery, bedding, upholstery, flooring and more. Serving Calgary and The Columbia Valley area. Free home makeover consultation with min. purchase of one blind. Up to 50% off blind sale until July 1st.

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

Studio222calgary.com.

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SERVICES

kimberleyrae.ca …look for the red door behind the Invermere Dry Cleaners!

250-342-5102 Triple J Services

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

K & B Painting: Interior and Exterior, specializing in Timber Restoration, 35 yrs. experience, references available, call to book your appoint. and free estimate 250-688-2897 or 403-861-8782.

LESSONS/TRAINING Summer piano/theory lessons!

Stimulation, fascination, recreation and more. All ages, levels, musical styles. arnesahlen@hotmail.com or 250-427-2159, cell/text 250540-4242.

HELP WANTED 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.

Birchwood Restaurant is looking for a Kitchen assistant, and a experienced Cook to complete our dynamic team. Great wages, benefits, and gratuities along with the ability to be creative and enjoy the benefits of working with a unique group of talented people. Please email resumes to birchwoodinv@gmail.com or drop off resumes to Birchwood directly.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

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.

Fuze Food and Smoothies is Hiring F/T, P/T and seasonal, line cooks and pizza cooks. Must have minimum 2 years kitchen experience. Wage dependent on experience. Perks including food and benefits. Please email resume to Sarah at fuzefood@gmail.com.

Radium Subway: Make up to $15 per hour depending on experience.

Drop off resume or call 250-3479988 for details.

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 call 250-342-6344.

Workers needed to help on a fulltime basis at the Kiosk in front of the BMO. Great outdoor gig for the right people. Please call 250-342-6605.

Always wanted to work at a golf course? Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is for you. We are always looking for enthusiastic individuals, full-time or part-time to join our Food & Beverage, Golf Shop & Golf Course Maintenance teams. Plus, enjoy free golf all season at our courses. Apply to David Sheedy at hr@fhsr.com or fax 250-345-6616.

In search of casual Class 4 licensed driver for Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Employee would be required most Saturdays beginning mid-May until mid-October. Most shifts will end late into the evening.

Please contact Laura Jenkins at ljenkins@fhsr.com or 250-345-6001.

Rocky Mountain Safaris is looking for hiking, biking, climbing guides, drivers and laborers for the summer. Competitive wages and flexible schedule. Casual and parttime with potential for full-time.

Email info@rockymtnsafaris.com.

The Old Salzburg Restaurant is now accepting applications for both front end and kitchen summer position. Please drop off resumes at restaurant or call 250-347-6553 ask for Scott or Ashley.

BLACK STAR STUDIOS IS HIRING! We are looking for a fun, artsy and confident do-it-yourselfer to help in the gallery this Summer! F/T student and P/T available. Must work weekends. Starts mid June.

Apply in store with resume. 250342-6663.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Fiona Millar, AEP Intuitive Reader

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

Cooks and Chefs Wanted!

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is looking for enthusiastic individuals to fill the roles of Line Cooks and Chef de Partie. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package with access to all Resort amenities.

Interested applicants please forward their resume with references to Kevin Smith at ksmith@fhsr.com or fax to 250-345-6515.

LaCabina is now hiring full time Line Cook and Chef available immediately please drop off resumes in person, email lacabina@telus.net or by phone 250-347-2340.

Fubuki Sushi is hiring! Now accepting resumes for Full and Part-time servers, dishwashers and kitchen help. Apply in person with resume at Fubuki Sushi.

Edgewater Hilltop Par 3 is looking for full or part time staff for Clubhouse. Must be able to work with the public, food preparation and cash register and be available to work weekends. E-mail resume to hilltop1@telus.net or call 250347-9500.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is looking for a Night Waterman for Mountainside Golf Course, starting at $15/hour. Please submit your resume to hr@fhsr.com or fax it to 250-345-6616 if interested.

Arrowhead Brewing Company has a F/T and P/T serving position available starting May/June. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, have Serving It Right, be able to work weekends and above all have an A+ customer service approach. Apply within or send resume to info@abcbrew.ca.

HOUSEKEEPING DEPARTMENT True Key Hotels & Resorts Ltd is currently seeking Room Attendant and House Person staff at Bighorn Meadows Resort in Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia. Related experience will be considered an asset. Full-time hours are available. Eligible candidates must have the ability to work weekends.

True Key Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer that offers a competitive salary/health benefit package and is committed to providing a superior employee experience.

Interested applicants please forward your confidential resume to: generalmanager@bighornmeadows. com or by fax to 250-347-2311 Housekeeping Department. We are located on The Springs at Radium Golf Course in Radium Hot Springs, B.C.

Peppi’s Pizza is now hiring for the spring/summer season. Hiring for all positions full and part time.

Please email resumes to Laura at p.fuel@yahoo.ca or drop one off to Marty at the restaurant.

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

Syndicate Boardshop is hiring for the summer, potentially longer, email info@syndicateboardshop.com, or drop by.

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

BANQUET COORDINATOR 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.

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 & 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 • 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.

Interested candidates can contact Kevin Smith by sending a resumé with references to ksmith@fhsr.com, or faxing resumé to 250.345.6515

Didja know? After 6 months, you & your family can have health coverage and we pay the

premiums.

FairmontHotSprings.com 1.800.663.4979

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HOUSEKEEPING MANAGER True Key Hotels & Resorts Ltd is currently seeking a Housekeeping Manager at Bighorn Meadows Resort in Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia. Related experience will be considered an asset. Eligible candidate must have the ability to work weekends.

True Key Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer that offers a competitive salary/health benefit package and is committed to providing a superior employee experience.

Sobeys Invermere is looking for full-time

Grocery Manager

Must be able to work any shifts day or evening and weekends. Experience is a must.

Benefits.

Please apply at customer service.

Interested applicants please forward your confidential resume to: generalmanager@bighornmeadows.com or by fax to 250-347-2311 Housekeeping Department.

We are located on The Springs at Radium Golf Course in Radium Hot Springs, B.C.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN) School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain), Windermere Zone is now accepting applications for a permanent, part-time (20 hrs/ wk) Bus Driver position, effective May 30, 2016.

This position is concerned with the operation of school buses used to transport students on prescribed routes within the School District; the employee may also participate in the busing of students on curricular and extracurricular field trips both inside and outside the district. Independent judgment and initiative is exercised in the safe and timely operation of the vehicle and in establishing effective working relationships.

Work is performed under general supervision. Completion of the 12th school grade, or equivalent, minimum 5 years driving experience and an acceptable driving abstract (Valid Class 2 BC drivers license, air brake endorsement preferred) is required.

First aid training would be an asset.

Rate of pay: As per Collective Agreement 440, $21.78/hour.

If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume, with three references, by 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2016 to: Meghan O’Neill Human Resources Coordinator School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain) P.O. Box 430 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Phone: (250) 342-9243 e-mail: hr@sd6.bc.ca Successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record search.

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This year, we travelled to Calgary and Banff and they get to compete against all the other studios around Calgary, Banff, Alberta and British Columbia,” said Ms. Hecher.

The company brought home eight rising star awards, 19 excellent awards, seven outstanding and two high scores from the Calgary Dance for Dreams. In Banff, the dancers earned 17 silvers, 14 golds, three choreography awards, seven third places, six second places and five first places. Along with competing, the competitive company raised money for local animal rescue group Global Animal Lovers (GALS) for their Calgary competition.

For the students, one of the favourite classes available is hip hop, something Invermere has never offered before.

It’s a class that even adults can get into with a sessional class running currently.

“Right now there’s just hip hop running (for adults).

We have offered tap, there wasn’t enough interest at the time. We’re open to run any discipline. It’s just based on how many people we get, how many people are interested to make it worthwhile to run the class,” Ms. Jensen explained.

Registration for next year’s dance season opens on June 1st with information days coming up in August. The public is encouraged to look online for next year’s class list at www.unitedancebc.com. The upcoming Freedom show is one of the last opportunities to see the dance students’ numbers from this year.

Tickets for the May 27th show are on sale now at the Inside Edge and Avenue stores in downtown Invermere for $10 cash and are available until the day of the show. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Call 250-341-8525 for more information.

N E W S PA P E R

Due to the May long weekend our office will be closed Monday, May 23rd.

May 20, 2016

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FAITH

God’s never-ending love

By Pastor Wayne Frater Radium Christian Fellowship Church For the last while, we have been looking at how important it is to walk in God’s love, and how it takes God’s love to make a difference in our lives and in the lives of those around us. God’s love is a choice, and as we make that choice, God will work in us and through us. God will take us to places we never dreamed possible. God is Love. In Deuteronomy 30:19 and the first part of 20 NKJV Moses said it this way: “ I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live; that you may love the Lord your God, that you may obey His voice, and that you may cling to Him, for He is your life…”

A couple of weeks ago on May 4th, Linda and I saw God’s love in action in a very special way. We were blessed with being able to travel to Montreal for our National Convention. It was truly wonderful. Great teaching, great music, fellowshipping with pastors and missionaries from across Canada and around the world.

The high point of the week for me happened on Wednesday night. As they were preparing to take up a offering, a young lady who had been passing by in the hallway heard us singing praises to God in French, English and Spanish, and as she heard us praying and seeking God, she was weeping, her heart was ready, she wanted to know God. She was accompanied to the front of the room were she took it upon herself to kneel in front of our National Treasurer, and we got to hear her as she gave her heart to the Lord Jesus Christ. She was from New Brunswick, visiting in Montreal and happened to be passing by a room where several hundred men and women of God were praising and praying. She was ready to give her life to God, she was ready to make Jesus Christ the Lord of her life.

John 14:6 NKJV “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”

Valley Churches

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, May 22nd, 10:30 a.m. Worship And Life Instruction, “BIBLE – Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth” …

Pastor Matt Moore ministering. “K.I.D.S.” Church, for children age 3 to Grade 1; and Grades 2 to 7, during the Morning Service.

Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED 9 a.m.: Worship at All Saint’s, Edgewater.

10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere.

7 p.m.: Worship at St. Peter’s, Windermere.

Reverend Laura Hermakin 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 www.wvsm.info 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: 7 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 Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564 RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service • Thursday 7 p.m. Fun Night 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 Barry Pratt • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

Hrudey helps out local hockey Copper Point Golf Club general manager Brian Schaal (left) presented an $8,000 cheque on behalf of the Kelly Hrudey and Friends Charity Golf Classic (hosted by the golf club) to local hockey coach Rob Rice (blue T-shirt), J. Alfred Laird Elementary School teacher George Pemberton (back row right, white shirt and tie) and J. Alfred Laird Elementary School students involved in the elementary school’s hockey program on Wednesday, May 11th. The money will help support the hockey programs at both DTSS and the J. Alfred Laird Elementary School. Also attending the cheque presentation but not shown in the photograph were David Thompson Secondary School (DTSS) teacher Alan Tenta (hidden behind Mr. Pemberton) and Copper Point head golf professional Scott McClain.

Photo by Steve Hubrecht

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

Let’s Make Cancer History

www.cancer.ca

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