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Columbia Valley RCMP responded to approximately 70 calls for service over the past week. Here are just a few of them: • On Friday, June 24th, Columbia Valley RCMP received a complaint of a stolen vehicle that had occurred at the Rocky Mountain School District Maintenance Facility in the Invermere Industrial Park.

The complainant reported that he had been storing a Jeep within the compound as he had been doing some work on it. Sometime overnight, the Jeep had been stolen from the compound. The complainant did not have any suspects or witnesses. The keys for the 1994 green Jeep Cherokee were left in the centre console and it had $50 gas in the tank. The complainant advised that the vehicle did not have active insurance, but did have B.C. plates attached. Police attended and viewed the surveillance footage. It showed two unidentified persons entering the compound through a vehicle gate. They then walked to the rear of the building and entered the Jeep.

At 3:51 a.m., they started the Jeep and left through the same gate and closed it upon their exit. No other vehicles were observed in the area. The Jeep was last seen travelling toward Invermere. They gained access to the locked gate by removing a bolt that had been holding the lock latch together. This incident is still under investigation.

• On Friday, June 24th, Columbia Valley RCMP were dispatched to a single vehicle motor vehicle incident on Highway 93 in Kootenay National Park. Reports indicated that there was a single vehicle involved with no injuries.

Police attended and approximately nine kilometres into Kootenay National Park just before the Kootenay lookout, came upon a single white vehicle facing eastbound in the eastbound right travel lane. Police spoke with a 26-yearold Saskatchewan female who advised she had been driving her Chrysler 300 and had lost control while travelling west into Radium. She stated that she came to a sharp curve at which she slowed down, but the curve was sharper than she had thought and due to wet road conditions,

she lost control and began to hydroplane.

She advised that she fishtailed through the corner, spun out 180 degrees and came to a stop against the eastbound cement barrier.

The vehicle’s airbags deployed and she was wearing her seatbelt and did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle sustained major frame damage and is most likely a write-off. No violation ticket was issued as wet, slick road conditions and sharp curve made for a near impossible situation to recover from.

• On Saturday, June 25th, RCMP were travelling northbound on Highway 93/95 when they noted a northbound vehicle ahead travelling at approximately 105 km/h cross the centre line. The vehicle was a white Ford van. Police initiated a traffic stop on Highway 93/95 in downtown Radium Hot Springs. Police spoke with driver who had immediately lit a cigarette — an old trick! The driver, a 50-year-old Edgewater man, advised that he was coming from a music gig in Fairmont Hot Springs. Police asked him if he had consumed any alcohol at the gig, to which he replied he’d had two beers. Police read the driver an ASD demand and two samples of his breath were obtained from the driver using two separate ASDs, both registering a “fail” reading and shown to the driver. The driver’s licence was seized for 90 days and the required documents issued. The vehicle was impounded for 30 days. A 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition was issued and explained to the driver. He and his passengers were transported home by a wife.

• On Sunday, June 26th at 4:38 a.m., Columbia Valley RCMP were dispatched to a break and enter and theft of ATM at a local business situated in the 4900 block of Fairmont Hot Springs. Police later attended and obtained photos, and a copy of the recording of the video surveillance and statements. The surveillance video shows a white pickup truck, possibly a super cab dually Ford F250 or F350, backing into the front parking stalls, next to the glass near an ATM. Two male suspects then appear to look in the window for the ATM, then move the vehicle to the main entrance.

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Kootenays see changes in Hunting and Trapping Synopsis

By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff The province’s Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations has updated the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis for the 2016-2018 seasons.

The changes made are to protect habitats, conserve wildlife and enhance data collecting. The province has made 85 changes to the regulations with 22 changes specifically for the Kootenay region.

While most of the changes in the Kootenay area are revisions to motor vehicle access, snowmobile boundary closures and no-shooting zones, there are some bag limit and other changes hunters should note.

Wolverine hunting season has been closed for 2016-2018 in all areas of the Kootenay region. There will be no open season for wolverines to protect the species from further population decline.

After an increase in bag limit for white-tailed deer back in 2012, the province saw the harvest amount double. The new regulation for white-tailed deer is two with one allowed to be antlerless and one buck.

The population of deer in East Kootenay has been increasing while the West Kootenay has been decreasing — the ministry is putting this regulation into place to create sustainable antlerless harvest for the long-term future.

A significant change to the hunting regulation is the removal of ewe limited entry hunt in Bull River due to a lower-than-expected population.

Back in 2010, the herd size of big horned sheep in the area was 160 so the province brought in limited entry hunts. Now the herd count is at an estimated 120 . . . ‘RCMP’ from previous page The suspects force the sliding doors open with a pry bar and enter the business. Suspects are carrying what appears to be a cutting torch in a backpack. The suspects then push on the ATM, probably to determine if it is anchored to the floor or not. Both suspects turn around and run out but then return, this time without the backpack and the crow bar. They

sheep — a sufficient enough decrease in population so the limited entry is no longer needed.

With wolf populations becoming more and more of a threat to caribou and livestock in the region, a new bag limit has been approved for wolf hunters.

The new bag limit is now three and wolves are a general open season for hunters in the area. The region has had many individuals in the area voicing concerns over the increasing populations and demanding more opportunity to hunt.

Another predatory animal being affected by regulation changes are cougars.

An amend regulation to remove the female cougar quota has been put into place. This regulation follows the previous 2014-2016 regulations target for cougar harvest, which were 15 per cent. During the 2014/2015 winter, the total harvest of female cougars was five, which is only seven per cent, so it’s been decided an increase of harvest of female cougars can be sustained in the area.

No changes have been made Pursuit-Only Season after the Kootenay region withdrew its proposal to allow firearms to be carried during pursuit only.

Hunters are reminded that hunting licences are still required during pursuit-only hunts and it is an illegal offence to kill a cougar during pursuit-only season.

More province-wide changes have also been made and are updated in the synopsis.

There has also been changes in motor vehicle and snowmobile access with availability now in previously inaccessible areas.

Hunters and trappers can find the complete list of updated regulations along with rationale online at http://apps.nrs.gov.bc.ca/pub/ahte/hunting. then tilt the ATM forward without much effort and pick it up. Both suspects then leave the business carrying the ATM. Police later received a report that an ATM had been found on the side of Kootenay No 3 Road. The ATM was seized and processed forensically. Investigation is ongoing at this time and police are asking anyone with any information regarding this crime to contact them or CrimeStoppers where they can remain anonymous.

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By Dean Midyette Pioneer Publisher Arriving home on Monday night, I found my England-born wife curled up in a dark corner, sobbing “Brexit” and “damn Icelanders” over and over. Once I reminded her that she has been a Canadian citizen for almost 20 years, she perked right up.

We have so much to be thankful for here in Canada. We recently welcomed 25,000 Syrian refugees because it’s the Canadian thing to do. We lent our support to the families affected by the Fort McMurray fires because that’s what Canadians do.

Canadians are honoured in coastal villages across northwestern France because it was our sons who fought to liberate them.

We are proud to wear the Canadian flag internationally because our country is recognized as a peace keeping, humanitarian nation.

The United Nations recognizes us as one of the best countries in the world in which to live. I’m reminded of a story about two foreign doctors who were speaking to a Canadian recruiter about immigrating. The first question they asked was “Is Canada a safe country for children? We want to start a family.”

But mostly, being Canadian is about our family, our neighbours and our communities. We celebrate our communities and support our family and neighbours because that’s what Canadians do.

Today is the day we don our red and whites, take in a parade, and celebrate in the company of family and friends. Happy 149th birthday Canada and many happy returns.

Wading waters In this image dated June 21st, 1933, Kathleen Mc Guinnse stands in front of a home in Athalmer during a flood.

The home was built by Jim McKay and now is the Lakeside Inn. If you have any more information, email us at info@ columbiavalleypioneer.com.

Photo (A200) courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

Canada Day correction

The July 1st Canada Day fireworks at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort begin at 10:30 p.m. by the Historic Baths, not 10 p.m. as mistakenly reported in the last week’s Pioneer. The Pioneer apologizes for the error.

Hummingbird tale ends sadly Dear Editor: (Re: Hummingbird photos, June 10th Pioneer cover and June 11th Valley Views on page 2.)

On June 19th, binoculars in hand, my partner and I checked on the hummingbird nest. It had been over a week since we’d seen the hen sitting on it and it wasn’t possible at the time to see if the chicks had hatched. We looked forward to finally catch a glimpse of the nestlings, but sadly, what was awaiting us was not what we had hoped to find.

Indeed, watching from a distance, we couldn’t see the nest. After thoroughly searching the ground, we found it broken in two pieces. What looked like a sturdy little cup was nothing more than a fragile handful of fluff. There were no signs of the birds or the eggs to be found. Our hearts sank with disappointment.

We are unsure of what happened, but we suspect the cold, wet weather may be to blame. A windy storm may also have blown down the nest. It was three weeks after we first saw the eggs and we don’t know when exactly they were laid.

After doing a little research, we discovered that the incubation period for the Rufous is 15 to 17 days and the nestling period is 15 to 19 days — making the total elapsed time from egg-laying to fledging about five weeks. Sadly, we had to come to the conclusion that the eggs didn’t make it. Nature, as ruthless as it may sound, took its course.

It wasn’t the outcome we hoped for, but a lesson nonetheless on the hardships wildlife is faced with.

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Submitted by Wildsight Golden Did you know that the Columbia Wetlands are one of the longest continuous wetlands in North America and the only natural stretch of the Columbia River that remains? Have you ever wondered how many birds use the wetlands or what speEAGER EYES— A group of kids birdwatching in Wilmer cies of birds are found within in April during the spring survey.

Photo submitted this wild ecosystem? Many thousands of birds come to declining bird population trends.” use the Columbia Wetlands every spring The CWWS was initiated just last and fall. During the spring migration, spring when nearly 40 volunteers counted some birds come to rest and feed for a and identified about 14,000 birds at 64 short while before continuing northward, accessible sites in the wetlands. Just one but a large number of birds stay in the year later, the project has garnered the wetlands to breed and raise their young dedication of 77 participants who are surbefore returning south for winter. veying more sites, and thus more birds are During this past April, the Columbia able to be counted and identified.

Wetlands Waterbird Survey (CWWS), “With the wetlands being about a co-ordinated bird count, had 77 vol- 15,000 hectares in size, that’s a huge area unteers who went to 86 sites over three to cover! It is challenging to survey this survey dates. The CWWS recorded over large ecosystem due to its vast inacces25,800 individual birds in total this sibility, but there are a number of access spring, with the highest species count locations we have found to utilize in order owing to Mallards — 1,963 individuals to survey waterbirds,” said Ms. Darvill. on April 3rd. The second highest count One of the major goals of the CWWS was 1,949 individual American Wigeons is that data collected can be used for a recorded on April 10th. There were 242 possible Important Bird Area (IBA) desbird checklists submitted with 111 differ- ignation, which if achieved, would recogent species recorded. nize the wetlands as being irreplaceable in Additionally, an earlier survey was terms of their habitat value for birds. also done to capture peak swan migraThe CWWS is also working to edution and was conducted with the use of cate and connect community members to a fixed-wing aircraft, which flew over the the ecological values of birds and wetlands entire length of the Columbia Wetlands. through presentations, events, and school Through this aerial survey, 756 individ- fieldtrips. This past April, the CWWS ual swans (Trumpeter and Tundra Swan) took 77 elementary students outside for were counted. bird watching field trips in the Canal “The Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Flats and Windermere/Invermere area.

Survey (CWWS) is helping us to learn Additionally, 110 more elementary stumore about how many waterbirds use the dents were taken outside to learn about wetlands during the migration periods birds and the wetlands in the Golden area and it is also helping us to identify where through Wildsight Golden. some of the more important migration The 2016 fall survey dates will be stopover habitat occurs within the Co- Thursday September 29th; Wednesday, lumbia Wetlands complex,” said Rachel October 5th; and Saturday October 15th, Darvill, CWWS Program Biologist. “The from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on each date. baseline data that we are collecting will For more information or to sign help inform management decisions, such up for the surveys, please contact Ms. as priorities for habitat enhancement, res- Darvill at rachel@wildsight.ca or Vertoration, or education programs that can ena Shaw at verena@wildsight.ca, or call help protect bird habitat and help reverse 250-344-5530.

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COMPOSTING IS COOL —Students at J.A. Laird parning at the school with local Before the composting ticipate in Capture the Compost (above) and a Knowledgeenvironmental group Wildproject began this spring, Building Circle (below) as part of the school’s first compostsight environmental eduthe students had, in the fall, ing fair on June 14th Photos submitted cator Kim Urbaniak since set up a vermi-compost bin October. for their classroom. But it wasn’t long before they noticed Ms. Urbaniak said the composting project has been of the constraints of indoor worm composting in their class, great educational value to the students. according to Ms. Urbaniak, including its limited size, the “They have really learned a lot through the process,” number of items that can’t be composted this way, and the she said, adding the project is also good because schools potential for fruit fly outbreaks. The culmination of the typically generate a lot of organic waste and this project Earth Day project was J.A. Laird’s first composting fair, held helps divert some of that waste, which otherwise would on Tuesday, June 14th, at which Ms. Gauthier’s class prehave gone to the local landfill. sented its work to the whole school. Other classes learned “The composting is really just getting started, but the about composting and played some educational games. compost in the tumbler is The tumbler was funded by already looking really good,” money from the J.A. Laird said Ms. Urbaniak. school budget, and the BeThe composting projyond Recycling program was ect was set up by the Grade helped by funding or other 5 students, but the whole support from the Columbia school is now using the Basin Trust, the federal govlarge, dual-compartment ernment, BC Hydro, Fortis tumbler system.

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Valley featured in national photography project irrigation systems were running and that intrigued me from a photography point of view,” said Mr. Conway.

To be considered as one of the featured On Saturday, June 4th, 100 photographotographers in the project, Mr. Conway phers scoured the country to take photos had to submit his photography website to during the golden hour of photography. be evaluated. He doesn’t consider himself One of these photographers was here in the a professional photographer, but more a Columbia Valley, capturing the landscapes of semi-professional. He has been doing phothe valley for Canada’s Golden Hour project. tography for 30 years, first picking up a “The idea was you took a photograph camera when he was working as a guide in within an hour of sunrise or an hour of sunNew Zealand. Getting more serious about set. I went out that morning and went to photography in the past five or six years, he a few different spots, but had that one in enjoys shooting the local landscapes. mind ‘cause I’ve seen those irrigation sys“The Columbia Valley is awesome for tems running so I just went there and basiphotography. Just because the mix of everycally took a bunch of shots. I just liked it, thing, the wetlands, the mountains on eithe way the irrigation jet there caught the ther side of the valley. We’ve got somewhat morning sunlight, the Rockies in the background, it kinda spoke to me as spring in PARADISE FROM PETER’S HILL — This scene taken from Peter’s Hill on the road different mountain landscapes between the the Columbia Valley,” said local photogra- to Panorama just past the Wilmer turnoff has been selected as a feature photo in Canada’s Rockies and Purcells. The Columbia Valley pher Chris Conway.

Golden Hour project, in which photographers across the country were challenged to photo- produces awesome sunsets and cloudscapes; Mr. Conway was intrigued by the proj- graph during the golden hour—an hour within sunrise or sunset. Photo by Chris Conway it’s just a great spot for photography,” said Mr. Conway. ect of 100 photographers shooting landHis photograph from the early morning golden hour of photography is featured scapes across Canada in the same golden hour. Conway only shot on the morning of on the web page for the project. His photo, as well as others from all across the country, June 4th, catching the beauty of the valley in the early morning.

“That’s actually the bottom of Peter’s Hill where that photograph was taken, which can be seen at www.canadasgoldenhour.com. To see more of Mr. Conway’s photograis just on the way up to Panorama. I drive by there every day and I noticed that those phy, check out his site at http://chrisconway.ca/.

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UNDER THE STARS

A swillin’ good time The East Kootenay Beer Festival was back at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Ski Area on June 18th. The annual event celebrating craft beer and great times is one of the Columbia Valley’s premier events that people return for year after year.

See page 21 for more photos.

Photo by Nikki Fredrikson

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Mountain Mosaic Festival of the Arts Friday July 1st from noon to 3 pm - Kinsmen Beach

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Brother Octopus to play free show at Safta’s and we all assume different characters on stage and do some role playing. There will be some giveaway prizes and there may be some tentacles thrown around.”

Edmonton electronic rock band Brother The new band members include singer and Octopus will be wiring up to play in Invermere keyboard player Carmen Steele (Little Guppy), for the first time later this month. acoustic guitarist and backing singer Jordan The band began as a duo five years ago, Smith (Golden Boy), drummer Nicholas Sutton only formed into its current five-member lineup (New Guy) and bass and backing singer Mike about six months ago, and will have its first show Siek (Sea Bass). in the valley at Safta’s on Saturday, July 9th. The The band recently released its latest album, show is part of the band’s first-ever foray into Connected Through Corals, each track of which British Columbia, and the members are keen to features the band collaborating with a different rock the valley now that they are a full-fledged, guest musician. Featured artists on the album five-piece outfit. include the Skips, White Lightning, Two Bears “It’s quite new (to have so many people in North, Sirens and Shelter, Uncle Outrage, Ego the the band), but it’s good to have all the songs Jackal, A Gentleman’s Pact, Georgia Sound, Hidflushed out with real instruments,” said band guitarist and singer Nathaniel Stutto (who pre- BREAK OUT THE TENTACLES —Edmonton band Brother Octopus, den Cabins, Jake Ian, Dunna and KickupaFuss.

“Every artist brings a fresh and distinct outfers to go by his stage name Brother Octopus, which is playing Safta’s on July 9th, has been garnering a lot of attention on the from which the band’s name derives).

Canadian music scene over the past year.

Photo submitted come to each track, making this album truly During the band’s initial stages as a duo, unique,” said Mr. Octopus. “Our show will be a shows involved the two members playing their instruments (with each of them switch- mix of these new songs and some older ones.”

The band has been making waves in the Edmonton music scene recently, having ing instruments, multiple times, throughout any given song) in the foreground, while been featured in Alternative Press Magazine, winning an Edmonton Music Award in a pre-recorded backing track (also written by the band) played in the background.

The expansion has given the music a fuller, richer tone, according to Mr. Octopus. 2015 and even managing to reach the top of the Canadian college radio charts.

The show at Safta’s is a free afternoon show, starting at 12:30 p.m.

“We’re really looking forward to the show,” he said. “It’s going to be a whole lot For more information, see www.brotheroctopus.ca. of fun — make that a whole lotta, L-O-T-T-A, fun. We love to entertain the public

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

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

Friday, July 1st • 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.: Artym Gallery Min Ma and Bayot Heer exhibition with artists in attendance 5 - 8 p.m. and on Saturday 12 - 4 p.m.. Show continues until July 7th.

• 11 a.m.: Canada Day Parade from Pothole Park to Kinsmen Beach in Invermere.

• 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Art Show at Pynelogs featuring Donna Deschenes, Cathy Parkes, Laila Jensen & Jim Robertson. Show continues until July 10th.

• 12 - 3 p.m.: Mountain Mosaic Festival of the Arts following the Canada Day Parade at Kinsmen Beach and Pynelogs greenspace. A free family event.

• 12 p.m.: Canada Day Celebration at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort with live music by L8, barbecue, face painting, cake; Odd Lot Puppetry performing in courtyard at 5 p.m. and Cedar Room at 8 p.m.; Fireworks at Historic Baths at 10:30 p.m.

• 12 - 8 p.m.: Karyn Chopik Trunk Show at Effusion Art Gallery. Also Saturday July 2nd 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• 12 - 8 p.m. Second Annual Art Walk. Stroll through seven Invermere Art Galleries and Studios every Friday from July 1st until September 2nd.

• 4 - 9 p.m.: Music and Market on Main at Radium Visitor Information Centre every Friday in July and August. Market from 4 - 9 p.m., Music from 7 - 9 p.m.

• 5 - 8 p.m.: Effusion Art Gallery features artist Connie Geerts. Continues Saturday July 2nd 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• 5th Annual Steamboat Mountain Music Festival kicks off in Edgewater. Visit steamboatmtnmusicfest.ca for details.

• 6:30 p.m.: Steak Dinner at Branch 71 Legion in Invermere. Made to order, $17.50. Reservations Recommended. Call 250-342-9517. Meat Draw.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Invermere Roller Rink open at the Curling Centre every Friday. Also Sundays 2 to 5 p.m. Cost $5.

• 7 - 10 p.m.: Fresh Fridays Open Mic at Pynelogs. All

ages, licensed bar. First Friday of every month.

• 7 p.m.: Burn ‘N’ Mahn dueling pianos at Panorama Mountain Resort. Tickets $20; show plus buffet $56.20 for adults, $34.30 for youth. Group pricing also available. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 2nd • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Invermere Farmers & Artists Market in downtown Invermere. Every Saturday from June 11th until September 10th.

• 12 p.m.: 5th Annual Steamboat Mountain Music Festival in Edgewater. Visit steamboatmtnmusicfest.ca for details. Continues Sunday July 3rd.

• 2 p.m.: Town Hall meeting will be held at the Lions Community Centre to discuss ideas for the development of Wilder Memorial Park in Fairmont.

• 6:30 p.m.: Meat Draw and 50/50 at Branch 71 Legion in Invermere. Every Saturday.

• 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.: A Canada Day Weekend DJ Party at The Farside in Fairmont.

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Wednesday, July 6th • 8 a.m.: Radium Hot Springs Sunrise Rotary meets for breakfast every first and third Wednesday from April thru October at The Springs golf course. Breakfast $10.

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

• 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.: Hospice Society Bereavement Tea at Frater Landing. Learn more about the Bereavement Programs and meet program facilitators.

Thursday, July 7th • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Canucks Junior Golf Week at Copper Point Golf Club. For ages 5-18. $20 + GST. For info contact Katrina Owens at 604-303-6766 or katrina@pgabc.org.

• 1 - 4 p.m.: Summer Reading Club at Invermere Library every Thursday from July 7th to August 25th.

Kids grades 1 to 5. Crafts, activities and books are part of this year’s theme ‘Book a Trip”.

• 5 - 6 p.m.: Wine tasting in the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort (FHSR) lobby every Thursday. Enjoy four B.C. wines with the in-house Sommelier. Everyone welcome. $15 per person or $25 for two.

• 5 - 8 p.m.: Join Alex Fong at Artym Gallery in support of the Westside Legacy Trail.

• 5 - 8 p.m.: Beach Party at Kinsmen Beach, every Thursday in July and August.

• Horsethief Hideout Memorial Motorcycle Rally. An old school rally with live music, vendors, free camping.

No minors, glass or dogs please. Visit horsethiefhideout. com for details. Continues until Sunday July 10th.

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Monday, July 4th • Black Star 5-day Art Workshops at Pynelogs from July 4th to 8th. Call 250-342-6663.

• Dusk: Movies in the Mountains at Pothole Park, downtown Invermere. Every Monday in July and August.

Tuesday, July 5th • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Canucks Junior Golf Week at Copper Point Golf Club. For ages 5-18. $20 + GST. Contact Katrina Owens for more info at 604-303-6766 or katrina@pgabc.org.

• 5:45 p.m.: Toonie Tuesday running and biking event along the Johnson Trail at Lake Lillian. Run or bike as many laps as you can in an hour. Registration from 5:45 to 6:15 p.m. ; cost $2; event starts at 6:30 p.m.

• 9 - 11 a.m.: 8th Annual Stampede Pancake Breakfast at Fire’D Up in Radium. Cost by donation in support of the Radium Hot Springs Fire Department.

• 11 a.m.: Pop-up Story Time every Friday in July and August around the valley; July 8, 22 and 29 in Invermere; July 15 in Edgewater. For exact locations visit invermere.bclibrary.ca or call 250-342-6416.

• 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Canucks Junior Golf Week at FHSR. For ages 5-18. $20 + GST. For info contact Katrina Owens at 604-303-6766 or katrina@pgabc.org.

• 7 p.m.: Columbia Valley Car Club meeting at Rocky River Grill. All car enthusiasts welcome! For more info, call Vicki @ 250 342-1257.

• 8:30 p.m.: Pesto Chicken at Branch 71 Legion in Invermere. Made to order, $17.50. Reservations Recommended. Call 250-342-9517. Meat Draw.

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By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff Bringing the community together one movie at a time, Eagle Ranch Resort is gearing up for another summer of Theatre Under the Stars. The summer series is all about people getting together to watch some great movies outside on the green at Eagle Ranch Resort.

“This is our third year of hosting Theatre Under the Stars. We feature blockbuster new releases that are just coming out in theatres or just been out in theatres,” said Eagle Ranch Resort general manager Eric Thorsteinson.

The movie series is a free event for the public to come and enjoy, but Eagle Ranch does ask viewers to bring a non-perishable food item to the movie nights as a donation to the Columbia Valley Food Bank.

The first movie will be showing on July 27th and it will be The Jungle Book. Following the July showing, there will be two more in August on the 10th and 24th.

Adding to the fun, there is an option to attend dinner at the resort before the shows.

“We also have the pasta bar, which we sell tickets for, and it starts at 7 p.m. That’s $24.99 adults and for children 15 and under it’s 14.99 and that gets them seating on our expansive deck overlooking the movie screen,” said Mr. Thorsteinson.

Apart from the pasta buffet, there’s no need to worry about coming early to get a spot as there is plenty of room on the grass and not a bad seat on the grounds, he added. The movie screening will start once it gets dark enough outside to see the film on the two-storey screen.

For the July showing of The Jungle Book, expect the latest start time because the sun will be out the longest.

Mr. Thorsteinson expects the July 27th showing to start around 10 p.m. and the August showing closer to 9:30 p.m. Those interested in having dinner before the movie should call the clubhouse as soon as possible to make a reservation at 250-342-0562.

Invermere MusicFest looking for volunteers

By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff Music festivals are a fun event for getting out in the community, listening to great music, making friends and even volunteering. The Invermere MusicFest is looking for volunteers for this year’s festival, from August 19th to August 21st, with a variety of areas to volunteer in including security, the bar, hospitality and more. “(We’re looking) mostly for day of volunteers for Friday setup and Friday night for the festival and then all day Saturday, cleanup, and more cleanup Sunday. But everyone gets a free ticket when they volunteer and a good time and food — we feed our volunteers very well,” said Invermere MusicFest executive director Jami Scheffer.

Volunteers for the event can choose what day they want to volunteer and will be asked to work a five-hour shift at the festival.

Some of the perks of being a volunteer at the

festival are a free ticket, the opportunity to meet the bands and it’s a great way to meet people. Being a volunteer at the festival is a great way to attend the event while being involved.

“If you’re actually working during the festival, generally speaking, you get to see the music and be part of it even though you’re volunteering,” said Ms. Scheffer.

Opportunities for volunteering will keep you busy moving things around or picking up garbage but you’ll be at the event surrounded by great company, great food and great music.

“We can never have too many (volunteers); we can always put somebody to work. There is always something to do,” said Ms. Scheffer.

To sign up for a shift of volunteering at the Invermere MusicFest, contact volunteer co-ordinator Claire Crawford by emailing clairec125@gmail.com or phoning 403-826-6827.

More information on volunteering is found at www.invermeremusicfest.com/contact/volunteer.

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Effusion offers artistic double-dip Hailing from Vancouver, B.C., Karyn Chopik originally wanted to go into psychology, however, a dearth of In 1967, the American rock group opportunities led her to fall back on Three Dog Night was formed, and a her then hobby, jewelry design. year later they released their hit song More than two decades later, “One”, with the lyrics “One is the that degree now helps her better unloneliest number that you’ll ever do.” derstand what types of accent pieces In 1965, Canadian artist Connie to design and produce for women Geerts was born, and although she around the world, be they first-time may have been just a tad too young to buyers or avid collectors of her work. truly appreciate the band, at some time Mixing precious and semi-prein her aspiring artistic career, she may cious stones with a variety of old, new, Polar bears by Connie Geerts have taken heed of their words, bepolished and distressed metals such as coming the multidisciplinary artist she is today — paint- sterling silver, bronze, brass and copper, Chopik and her ing, sculpting and manipulating digital video. talented team hand craft each piece, to exacting speciThe youngest of six, Geerts was raised on a farm in fications, so that the wearer can enjoy beautiful adornOntario before heading west in ’87 to sow her wild, cre- ments that defy time, transitioning from everyday-wear ative oats. It took her almost 10 years of cross-dabbling to formal-wear in the blink of an eye. before she would professionally show her work in galleries.

Deeply rooted in the divine feminine, Chopik’s free In 2000, she made the move to Calgary to devote spirit creates seasonally new looks, reflecting her inner more time to art, the place where today she still conjures essence, for every woman. up her magic.

More recently, she has also started producing a variReflecting a variety of subject matter, including na- ety of mixed-media sculptural artwork that marries her ture, wildlife and quirky portraits of both people and desire to create new things with her eye for detail and animals, her most recent focus is on motion, namely bi- personal expression. cycles, and how they move people about, physically and So, why not take the time to experience all that Effuspiritually, while her sculpture portrays an exaggerated sion is serving up this Canada Day long weekend. Conyet playful sensibility of gangly-legged people in various nie Geerts will be at Effusion Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. poses and situations. then back again on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., And if one multi-faceted artist isn’t enough, then while the Karyn Chopik Trunk Show runs Friday from hold on tight for part deux. noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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How we vote: don’t take it lightly Australia switched to proportional representation and the numbers of political parties has skyrocketed. Australia, now, has had five prime ministers in six years. Governments hate numerous parties with the complaint, “We can’t get anything done.� Count the times that Israel, brokered by the U.S., concluded peace agreements with the Palestinians, only to return to the Knesset and have their government defeated by the minority parties that once supported them. Instead of a peace agreement, they held an election. In January, I had the occasion to meet with a former Member of Parliament in New Zealand, who claimed their switch to proportional representation “was the worst mistake his country ever made.�

Since implementing greater democratic voting, New Zealand now has 14 parties, Germany 14, Netherlands 17, Portugal 20, France 24, Greece 33, Brazil 35, and Italy 167. Such an extension of choice makes the citizen’s role too complicated and leadership is weakened.

Imagine Sir John A. MacDonald with a dozen or more political parties trying to implement the National Dream. Building a railroad across the hinterland to keep British Columbia within Canada when, at the time, most citizens opposed the expense. Add numerous parties to the parliament of Lester Pearson and ask how could we have achieved a national health care system when Canadians, then, feared the idea. Every govern-

By Arnold Malone Pioneer Columnist Canada is an exceptional place. For decades a committee of the United Nations has ranked Canada in the top five best countries in which to live. Very often Canada has placed first. As we approach our 150th birthday of Confederation, we should know that much of the credit for our nation’s success flows from our political system. How could it be otherwise?

Canada is now considering changes to how we vote.

Most who favour change believe our current system is flawed. That is likely true. However, most who seek change imagined a system without fault. Such a system doesn’t exist; anywhere.

Canada is a representative democracy. We elect representatives to be responsive managers.

The more democratic voting systems foster two crippling concerns. Those that use rank order or proportional representation ballots invite a surge of new parties, which leads to the second concern: the watering-down of leadership.

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It is hard for the fringe to get elected. They cry out for a form of proportional vote-allotment. Their hope is that a gathering of votes from the Atlantic to the Pacific will permit them a seat or two; it is the only way they can get there. However, the fringe remains the fringe, but enough of them impair leadership.

Proportional systems also encourage single-issue parties. The Women’s Party, Brazil; Christian Party, Norway; Ethnic-Minority Party, Germany; People Against the EU, Denmark; The Whisky Party, Finland; Animals Party, Portugal.

The greatness of Canada exists because unlike other places, we have greater clarity in decision-making. Later, if we don’t like the new system, it will be near impossible to reverse unless the marginal parties willingly agree to selfdestruct.

When Edison invented the light bulb, it was reported that he said, “Eureka, I have made a better candle.� However, he also brought about shift-work.

So, be careful when wishing for change because that change will arrive with unanticipated consequence. Your government is your nation’s CEO and a bunch of farflung ideas slows down and blunts leadership.

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Two greats in one at Artym Submitted by Artym Gallery

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It’s official. Summer is here. The July long weekend is upon us and The Artym Gallery is kicking off the summer show season on July 1st with two top drawer artists, both masters of their medium.

Jewellery designer Bayot Heer will be at The Artym with brand new rings necklaces, and earrings… also known as art for the body.

Prior to being a highly sought after goldsmith, Bayot was a fine furniture maker who loved the architectural lines of Frank Lloyd Wright. He tried to pay homage to Lloyd Wright whenever possible while designing his own pieces in ART FOR THE BODY AND SOUL —Paintings (such as this landscape) by different exotic woods. Now creating his Min Ma and jewellery by Bayot Heer will be featured at The Artym for the Image submitted own unique and easily recognizable jewel- gallery’s July 1st summer kick off. lery for the last two decades, the lines of knew ever existed, Ma depicts the moment in such a way Frank Lloyd Wright are still visible in his work. Whether that the viewer can see a familiar scene and look at it as it’s a diamond positioned to “float” over a band of gold, or if for the first time. an 18-karat pendant with semi-precious stones suspended “It’s more than capturing the light or painting a refrom thin blackened stainless steel wires, each piece is cre- flection. It’s about always learning, and mastering the ated with imagination and skill that is able to evoke awe techniques. Then applying that into an individual unique and then the desire to touch when viewed. Bayot will also style,” says Min. No wonder he is a professor of fine art! be bringing a selection of loose precious and semi-precious Over 30 new works by Min Ma and Bayot Heer will stones that can be worked into a personalized commission. be on display for the July 1st opening and both will be Min Ma has just entered his third decade as a West- at The Artym on Friday, July 1st from 5 to 8 p.m., and ern Canadian painter and his shows are never the same. again on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.

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Keep a level head about Brexit Britain’s June 23rd vote in favour of leaving the European Union (EU) left the financial markets in a state of turmoil. The British pound hit a 30-year low, and Prime Minister David Cameron, known for his pro-EU stance, announced his resignation.

Recent volatility in the stock markets have made many Canadians wonder if they should be worried about how Britain’s exit from the EU (known as Brexit) will impact their investment portfolios. Here are a few things to know and bear in mind following the Brexit vote.

Britain will still exist Britain is removing themselves from the EU, but they are not disappearing from the global stage. Some short-term pain may be in order, but Britain will still be engaged in economic activities.

In fact, some analysts expect that distancing themselves from the EU will give Britain the advantage of tailoring certain EU regulations to match their specific needs.

From a global point of view, it’s important to remember that Britain’s economy accounts for just 3.9 per cent of the world’s output, as reported by The Economist. And while the effects of Brexit will be felt the world over, it’s unlikely to cause a global economic meltdown like the 2008 financial crisis.

It’s important to bear in mind that, above all else, the financial markets hate uncertainty. The general, knee-jerk response to uncertainty is to sell equities and buy guaranteed investments like bonds. The problem is, this herd mentality can create volatility of its own.

For example, 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds just reached their lowest yields since 2012. In other words, those who were worried about owning expensive stocks now own expensive 10-year Treasury bonds.

Further, this is unlikely to be the last we see of choppy markets in 2016, with the U.S. elections occurring this fall. With or without Brexit, the U.S. stock markets are likely to remain volatile until at least after the election. It’s important to remember that volatility is what creates buying opportunities, and there are likely to be many stocks “on sale” as a result of these events.

Interest rates and currencies In the days following the vote, the U.S. dollar rose against the Canadian dollar, the Euro and the British pound, among other currencies. It is expected that both the Euro and the British pound will remain low against the U.S. dollar in the near future.

Ahead of the vote, however, Britain was contemplating tightening fiscal policy by raising interest rates.

That is unlikely to happen now; in fact, some analysts expect that Britain will lower interest rates instead. Further, many think that the U.S. Federal Reserve will not raise rates in September, as previously expected.

Reactions like these are to be expected during times of uncertainty, and will likely have less effect in North America than Europe.

Stocks were expensive Prior to Friday, June 24th, certain stock markets were getting expensive. Credit Suisse reported that U.S. equity valuations on the S&P 500 were stretched ahead of the Brexit vote, in a range usually followed by a general decline. This reality, independent of the Brexit vote, made U.S. equities vulnerable to bad news. Following the vote, equity priced declined, with the S&P 500 shedding about five per cent in the two days as money flowed into presumed safe havens such as gold and U.S. Treasury bonds.

Final thoughts Heading into restructuring, Britain is well-capitalized. Bank of England’s governor Mark Carney recently stated that the Bank of England has built up a war chest worth hundreds of billions in liquid assets and equity capital since the 2008 financial crisis, and is ready to provide more than $250 billion if need be.

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Invermere MusicFest: bigger and better than ever “It’s happening at one of the most beautiful spots in Invermere, if you have The Invermere Muto choose one because there sicFest is coming back to are so many,” he said. “It’s the Columbia Valley from beautiful. People can go for August 19th to 21st and is a swim in and out of the fesgoing to be bigger and better tival.” than ever, according to artisIn addition to the Fritic director Ben Cameron. day night and Saturday perAfter hosting a successformances, there will also be ful third festival last year, an opportunity for people to bringing in thriving headline participate in the four SunSUMMER SETTING —Crowds enjoy a Mountain Stage events like the Dead Coast, day workshops put on at performance during the 2015 Invermere MusicFest. the Invermere MusicFest is Pynelogs.

File Photo by Nicole Trigg looking to grow the event “The workshops were with even more music lovers making their way to Kinsmen incredible last year,” Mr. Cameron said. “They were widely Beach for the weekend. viewed as being super successful for the people who atOn the Friday night, they’ve arranged the lineup to cre- tended. In general, they’re just a very good chance for all ate a dance night atmosphere, featuring three bands, for the the musicians to network and work together while getting first time in the festival’s existence. instruction at a very high level.”

“We’re really looking forward to the Friday night,” Mr. What’s making the Invermere MusicFest even more Cameron said. “It’s going to be a super powerful, high en- popular, Mr. Cameron said, is that it is one of the most ergy night and we’re just going to kick off the weekend so economical music festivals on the market. Weekend passes that by Saturday everyone is raring to go.” are currently $47.62 online until August 18th at midnight Love You Miss You, a Vancouver-based eight-piece when the price will increase to $60 at the door. For those band, will start the evening off, followed by HighKicks then looking to attend just the Friday night, Saturday afternoon headliners De Bruces a Mi — a world-renowned Reggae or Saturday evening, those options have been made availband. able as well.

“They’ve played all over the world and they’re a top cal“Our music calibre is very high and I think that everyibre reggae band so we figured that would be a really good one in Invermere needs to come support this so we can get anchor for the Friday night to get everyone out partying the swing of momentum and get to the point where we can and dancing,” he said. bring bigger and bigger bands to make the festival better On Saturday, there will be performances all day starting and better.” at 12:45 p.m. featuring local The Big Eli B Blues Band for Mr. Cameron said there are still plenty of volunteer opthe grand opening of the Lake Stage. Seven other bands will portunities for people to sign up for online at www.inverplay on Saturday, including the final act from Royal Canoe, meremusicfest.com. Volunteers will be given a free weekend a six-piece ensemble from Winnipeg. pass to the festival.

Mr. Cameron said the location of the event itself is With MusicFest only a little more than a month away, one of the qualities that make the Invermere MusicFest as excitement is gathering for another incredible lineup, he popular across the valley as it is. The District of Invermere said. “It has all the ingredients to be the highlight party of has done their part in improving the space, paving entire the summer for Invermere.” pathways across to the beach area for pedestrians.

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Guitar picks make festival keepsakes

By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff The valley has not one, but two great music festivals bookending the summer this year — one in July and the other in August. The two festivals have partnered up to support each other with the creation of the festival guitar picks — the Invermere MusicFest

approached the Steamboat Mountain Music Festival to partner up on creating the picks that are a promotional piece for both festivals.

“They’re another great music festival in the valley; we want to associate ourselves with other fantastic music festivals and support them,” said Invermere MusicFest executive director Jami Scheffer.

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July 1, 2016 . . . ‘Guitar’ from previous page The picks have each festival logo on either side and were created as a conversation piece. The picks are being sold at Pynelogs for one dollar and are selling fast, according to Ms. Scheffer, and so are Invermere MusicFest tickets.

“Sales are going awesome; the best year for pre-sold tickets yet,” she said.

Steamboat Mountain Music Festival spokesperson Anne Jardine confirmed that the guitar picks will be available at the Steamboat Festival from July 1st to July 3rd. Ms. Jardine said the picks were an impulsive, different promotional idea and Steamboat organizers thought, well, why not?

“With both of the festivals coming up this summer, it’s a source of pride.

Our little valley has two really cool music festivals bookending the summer season, one in July, one in August. That’s what the guitar pick really is about — one side is one festival and the other side has the other logo. It’s just a little piece of the Columbia Valley

people can take away as a keepsake,” said Ms. Jardine.

The picks are available for a limited time only as they’re selling fast. Both festivals have split about 600 picks to sell in the promotion of their event. As of June 23rd, Ms. Scheffer said that the Invermere MusicFest had 150 picks left, and the Steamboat Mountain Music Festival will be selling the last of theirs at the festival. To get yours before they run out, head to Pynelogs to pick one of these keepsakes up.

The Steamboat Mountain Music Festival gets underway Friday, July 1st, kicking off the summer season with porch parties across Edgewater in the evening, following by the main event on Saturday, July 2nd.

The Invermere MusicFest ends the summer on a high note with the festival on August 19th to August 21st. Visit www.steamboatmtnmusicfest.ca and www.invermeremusicfest.com.

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Take a walk on Invermere’s artistic side

By Stephen Lebovits What to do, what to do? Just another fun dilemma to resolve when visiting idyllic Invermere.

Should you play on the water or take yourself to the mountains? Wet, dry, up, down, your head spins with possibilities. Well, let’s throw another into the mix — meandering through town exploring all the available art.

Now in its second year, Art Walk Invermere takes place Fridays from 12 to 8 p.m. between July 1st and September 2nd. Spearheaded by the local art community as a way to offer visitors extended gallery viewing hours, it is blossoming into a must-do activity in town.

“Other towns have similar activities, and people are always remarking on the abundance of art we have here in our town, so we thought it was something worth offering,” explains the group responsible for launching the event.

From the Crossroads to the beach, locals and guests alike have the opportunity to discover new and exciting creative talent, be it local, regional or national.

Painting, sculpture, kiln formed and blown glass,

mixed-media, fashion and jewelry, as well as a variety of other possibilities, await you upon entering one of the seven participating venues: Deanna Gauthier Boutique & Gallery, Bavin Glassworks, Artym Gallery, Black Star Studios, Effusion Art Gallery + Glass Studio, Village Arts Society and Pynelogs Art Gallery and Cafe.

Along with extended viewing hours, several galleries will also be hosting regular guest artists throughout the summer who will be discussing their work while also creating live, on-site. Imagine watching as a blank canvas comes to life under the brush of one of Canada’s brightest talents, as you ask questions and learn secrets while looking on. Pretty cool!

Walking got you thirsty? Need a little nibble-onthe-go? Then why not visit one of the various participating outlets along the way, or sit in and enjoy a local dining experience, where there is something for every palate. But make sure to show off your Art Walk Invermere passport to receive special offers throughout town.

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at each spot to win fun and valuable prizes drawn at the end of the summer, from dining to vacation experiences courtesy of all the local sponsors.

“It’s great to have local support from both small and large area businesses, such as the Invermere Panorama Destination Marketing Organization, Panorama Mountain Resort, Fairmont Hot Springs and Copper Point Resorts, Pete’s Marina and Skihome. It makes the art walk so much more of a community-orientated event,” says the group.

So, whether you’re already here, or planning a trip this summer, pencil in Art Walk Invermere as a relaxing way to enjoy art, in a variety of guises.

For general info, please visit their website at: www. artwalkinvermere.com or, to be as up-to-date as possible, why not befriend them on Facebook at: ART WALK Invermere.

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Kinsmen Beach sizzles this summer Openings every two weeks in the gallery (which include artist parties, at which visitors can meet the artists, enjoy great food and often catch some live music), This summer is gearing as well as Art Walk Invermere every Friup to be a busy one. There’s day (which starts at the crossroads and always a lot going on in Infinishes at Pynelogs, where the Pynelogs vermere during the summer, cafe will be open late to serve dinner). but it will be especially so The ever-popular Invermere Muthis year at Kinsmen Beach, sicFest at the Kinsmen Beach Greenspace with Thursday Beach Parwill be back in August, and the public ties organized by Invermere HOT SPOT — Always a popular spot in the summercan enjoy the newly upgraded paved acevents co-ordinator Theresa time, Invermere’s Kinsmen Beach has more in store than cessibility trails.

Wood, a full slate of activities ever before this summer.

File photo at Pynelogs, and events put “We’ve got quite a bit going on, and on by Columbia River Paddle and Kinsmen Beach concession we will be involved with the Thursday Beach Parties,” said Mrs. Powers with Columbia Valley Paddle. operators Penny Powers and Max Fanderl.

In addition, Columbia Valley Paddle will be holding some The beach parties are something new this year and will run stand-up paddleboard races throughout the summer, and may every Thursday evening through July and August.

“There’s a different theme each week, “ said Ms. Wood, possibly have some beach volleyball in the works.

Visitors looking to get down to the beach may also find adding there will be paddling races, a bubble night, giant Scrabble, giant Jenga and more, as well as a Columbia Valley it a bit easier to do so thanks to a new sign pointing the way.

“It (the new sign) will be at the dentists’ office (at the end recreation sign-up night.

“It’s going to be super fun and it will get more people of 7th Avenue), just to help get people past that U-turn and down to the beach,” said Ms. Scheffer. down to the beach,” she said.

To learn more check out www.invermere.com/events/ “There certainly are a lot of activities at Kinsmen this summer, “ said Columbia Valley Arts Council executive direc- thursday-beach-party, www.columbiavalleyarts.com and www. tor Jami Scheffer, noting that at Pynelogs there will be Artist columbiariverpaddle.com.

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By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff For the 9th year in a row, slo-pitch baseball players from across the Columbia Valley and surrounding areas will gather in Invermere for the annual Ballfest SloPitch Tournament.

Starting on Friday July 22nd, a mix of 25 local and non-local teams will gather at the Crossroads Ball Fields for the tournament that will end on Sunday, July 24th. For an event that started with eight or nine teams at its creation, organizer Fraser Young said he’s happy with the progress that’s been made.

“The more people, the more fun it is, I think,” he said. “It’s been cool to see every year there are new teams and there are a lot of teams that you know have been there since the start of the tournament so that makes it really fun to see old friends over and over again.”

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Adventure Paddle School settles into new location

By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff Pushing adventure seekers and fitness enthusiasts to new challenges, Adventure Paddle School is bringing a new twist of fitness to the valley. After a year of providing fun action and adventure paddling, the company is kicking off the season in a big way.

“We’re really excited this year to finally have a location and it’s prime right down by the water at the Athalmer boat launch,” said Adventure Paddle School owner Brenna Kelly.

The company operated mainly as an online business last year with all bookings done over the phone or online.

Now people interested in kayaking or paddle boarding can come into the new location and check out all the different courses they have to offer and meet the instructors.

“Like many locals, we had been looking at this place for a long time because it had been for sale for a really long time. It’s such a great spot. There was a lot to do to fix it up, but I think it is perfect for our application. It looks like a cute little cottage and a place you would go to start your paddling adventure. Now that we’ve painted it bright orange and blue, it’s definitely going to grab people’s attention,” said Ms. Kelly.

Jonah Neville is one of the certified stand up paddle instructors and will be spending the summer teaching a variety of classes at the school.

“We’ve got a bunch of different levels of stand up paddleboard lessons, but then there’s also stand up paddle. . . ‘Ballfest’ from previous page This year’s tournament will be the fourth one in a row that Mr. Young will be the lead organizer for and will be the eighth year that he’s played in it.

Ballfest will be hosted by the Windermere Valley Lion’s Club once again, with proceeds going towards refurbishing the ball diamonds and, for the first time, the Westside Legacy Trail.

Mr. Fraser said there will be a con-

PADDLE PURISTS — Instructor Jonah Neville and Brenna Kelly, owner of Adventure Paddle School, in front of the school’s new location by the Athalmer bridge.

Photo by Nikki Fredrikson board yoga, stand up paddleboard fitness, so we’re catering to everybody — it’s awesome,” said Mr. Neville.

Every weekday, they will be having different events going on to get the community out on the water and have fun paddling. Monday nights will be Mini Me Madness, which is stand up paddle (SUP) for kids, Tension Release Tuesday is SUP Yoga, Workout Wednesday SUP Fitness, Throw Back Thurs-

cession stand and beer gardens throughout the weekend for people to enjoy, with spectators welcome to come out and join in the fun. There will also be a Home Run Derby for people to participate in, which, Mr. Fraser said, people really enjoy because it gives them the chance to prove their skills.

Ballfest will start on Friday, July 22nd at 5:30 p.m. and run until Sunday at 5 p.m. Go to “Ballfest Slo-Pitch Tournament” on Facebook for info.

day is a wetlands history tour, and Flippin Friday is a kayaking rolling clinic.

Ms. Kelly said a lot of people know what SUP yoga is and are starting to get more into it, but the SUP fitness class people are still figuring out.

“Basically, it is like a fitness class, but on a stand up paddleboard. For the first little bit, you’re doing endurance paddling out to the location then you anchor your boards and then from there our fitness instructor, Abby Read, she leads people in an hour stretch of fitness where you do lunges, squats pushups, all types of stuff she gets you doing. It’s even more amplified because you have to balance the whole time,” said Ms. Kelly.

The company also offers courses in kayaking and twoor four-day whitewater kayaking clinics. The River Tease is a two-day clinic giving the basics of whitewater kayaking and the River Starter will give you the skills you need to be able to go out on your own without an instructor.

“I just want the community to get into paddling and being outside on the water and enjoying the amazing wilderness and pristine beauty we have around here,” said Ms. Kelly.

The adventure never stops at Adventure Paddle School. They’re open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. all summer long at the orange cottage by the Athalmer bridge. For more information about classes or events, visit their website www. adventurepaddleschool.com.

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Mountainside Villas: Canada’s first timeshare resort mont offers. Future development will be done with an ongoing commitment to preserve the natural beauty and unique environment of the area.

In the early 1800s, European explorers discovThe first timeshare villas in Canada were built in Fairered the “land of smoking waters” in Fairmont Hot mont Hot Springs in 1979 and opened for operation in Springs, where the warm springs were soothing, and 1980. The timeshare concept was the forward-thinking of where there was a lack of sulphur and its distincDonald Seable. To date, Mountainside Vacation Villas has tive smell (common to many hot springs). The first 116 villas that have the same rustic feel they have always had homesteader in the Fairmont Hot Springs area was that is appealing to our owners and guests, built right in the George Geary, an Englishman, who came to the centre of the Mountainside Golf Course. Our villa owners area in 1887 and homesteaded a vast tract of land that included the hot springs. In 1888, he turned his LEADING IN LEISURE —Mountainside Villas are ranked #1 in are surveyed, often regarding proposed changes, and manholdings over to Sam Brewer, who came to Canada Fairmont Hot Springs with TripAdvisor.

Photo submitted agement heeds their wants and needs. We also have a great rental program where our owners can list their weeks for from the United States. Geary’s home still stands at the south end of the Mountainside Golf Course. rent if they cannot utilize their week. We draw approximately 20,000 visitors from across Sam Brewer operated a stopping place for stagecoaches running through the valley. His Canada and internationally to the Columbia Valley each year. We boast having 6,000 achouse still stands at the entrance to the resort. The name Fairmont Hot Springs was given tive lease owners. Mountainside Vacation Villas is ranked #1 in Fairmont Hot Springs with to the area by Mrs. John Galbraith, wife of a ferry operator at Galbraith’s Landing near Fort TripAdvisor, a search engine most use to choose their vacation destination worldwide. We Steele. In the early 1900s, W. Heap Holland, a manufacturer from Manchester, England have an active refurbishment program and have completed upgrades to the villas; it is a 10came to the area. Intrigued by the flowing hot waters, he purchased the property from Sam year cycle to complete all before starting again but smaller updates are done in between. We Brewer and operated it as a ranch and resort. Upon his death, his son took over as absentee have gone through a major WiFi upgrade to allow for optimum streaming.

Because of the original 40-year lease agreement, we have many leases again to be resold. owner with a manager in residence. In 1957, brothers Earl and Lloyd Wilder moved from Saskatchewan and purchased the Fairmont Hot Springs property with a group of investors. They can be purchased in perpetuity as well, therefore allowing the lease to remain in the In 1965, Lloyd purchased Earl’s share to become the sole owner. He immediately began family forever. The cost to purchase is reasonable and the fees are kept as low as possible. a major expansion that resulted in the transformation of the area into the internationally Mountainside Villas are a standalone operation and have no affiliation with any other resort recognized destination resort you see today. More than 800 home sites have been developed in Canada. We have an impeccable track record over the past 38 years, both financially and at Fairmont to meet the demand for retirement and vacation homes and, more recently, for management-wise. A great deal of local people are unaware of where we are. The next time full-time residential homes, as families seek the peace, safety and quality of life that Fair- in Fairmont, please visit us. For more information, go to www.mountainsidevillas.com.

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Invermere Barber Shop celebrates 15 years

By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff It’s been 15 years now since Mike Leckie opened up shop in Invermere and business is better than ever.

Since graduating from barber school in 1969, it’s been a long journey for Mike to becoming the successful owner of his own shop. In 1971, he officially became a licensed barber and opened his own shop in Kamloops, B.C. After gaining more experience, he eventually found himself working in a shop in Calgary where he first heard of a place called Windermere from a customer.

“So he told me how to get here and I came and did about a month and a half worth of research and found out that they hadn’t had a stationary barber for two or three years before I was here so I just decided it was a good place to go.”

In 2001, he opened up shop where he’s been ever since. He said that owning the shop throughout these years has been fantastic and that business has been growing steadily recently.

“The barbershop business has made a comeback in recent years as more and

more men have gone back to traditional grooming,” he said.

He said the fun atmosphere involved at the barbershop makes it easy to go into work everyday.

“We have a lot of fun in here,” he said. “A lot of it is guys come in, if they got problems at home, they’re talking to the barber. They come in here, sit down, wait and shoot the bull with each other and have their own place to go to.”

As part of celebrating the shop’s 15th anniversary, Mike had $1,000 in groceries up for grabs as prizes — $500 from AG Valley Foods and $500 from Sobeys — from May 22nd to the end of June.

Customers who came in to get a service had their name entered in the draw for the prizes that were eventually awarded to Tanner Fatum and Stu Bilodeau.

Mr. Leckie would like to thank Steve Ladas from Sobeys and Greg LaPointe from AG Valley Foods for helping support local business throughout the community.

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Celebrating Radium Days and bike touring Radium Days brought a day full of activity to the residents and visitors of the Village of Radium Hot Springs on June 18th with live music, a pancake breakfast, and the Brits Best Car Show. Counter clockwise from top right: members of the Sunrise Rotary Club (left to right) Barbara Hobevg, Sharlene Scofield, Char Schultz, Diana Brooks, Lawanda Neilsen; Judy Lexa with her granddaughter Megan Lexa enjoying the Brits Best Car Show; Charles Champagne with his vintage car as part of the car show; Charlie, 4. and Caleb, 6, had the opportunity to sit in one of the classic cars on show.

Cyclists got out on the road, also on June 18th, for the 6th Annual Branch Out Tour from Panorama Mountain Resort then arond Lake Windermere, in support of the Branch Out Neurological Foundation. Cyclist rode either 100 kilometres or 80 kilometres.

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Beer fest and best drive TOP PHOTOS: Beer enthusiasts from all over travelled to Fairmont for the 5th Annual East Kootenay Beer Festival held on June 18th. Festivalgoers enjoyed a variety of brews from over 20 breweries from across Canada. Starting upper right working clockwise: Jody Lund enjoying some samples by Bohemian Spirits; travelling to Fairmont for the festival were Jeff and Julie Hoglund of Calgary, Krysta and Brandon Macdonald of Crowsnest Pass; a group from Fairmont enjoying all the varieties of beer; Dave Osties, Charlie Wytinek, Kevin Monin, Mike Wytinck, Norm Wytinck, Josh Mitchell have all attended the festival together for the past five years; Tim and Dana Hill trying one of the many breweries; a bachelorette party preparing to take a ski shot; Sheila Walker and Jay Bell from Calgary arriving at the festival grounds.

Photos by Nikki Fredrikson BOTTOM LEFT PHOTO: The Fairmont Long Drive Competition brought out 35 participants to Fairmont Hot Spring Airport on June 17th to compete to see if they have the longest drive in the Valley. The event raised $575 for Columbia Valley Golf Trail Junior Tour.

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Saturday, July 9th Held at a top secret location, this flash mob style dinner features live music, great food and amazing company.

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All pre purchased meals must be ordered by July 4. There will be no tickets available on the day of the event.

OPENING DAY — (Left to right) customers Angelika Weder and Jeni Higgins enjoying a drink with naming contest winner Jessie Johnsonl, who came up with ‘The Attic’ and Attic manager Meaghan Shouse.

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By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff Those looking for a new place to escape the heat and get a drink in the valley are in luck. “The Attic,” located above Safta’s Restaurant in Invermere, is now open for business.

After opening Safta’s Restaurant several years ago, Roi and Kd Golan decided to put the vacant space above their restaurant to good use. In the past, they’ve used the space for private parties or booking meetings, but now they’ve found a void they can fill within the local business community.

“We just thought that what Invermere could really use is a nice sophisticated, casual, venue where you could come in for a nice cocktail and some simple delicious food,” Kd said. “It’s just a relaxing atmosphere.”

Partway through last summer, they began the process of revamping the upstairs to get it ready for new customers to use the space. After getting a handle on business downstairs, Kd said they were ready to grow a little more.

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rustic, local feel. They also opened the doors to a secondlevel patio, furnishing it with chairs and tables for guests to enjoy their drinks in the sunny summer weather.

One of the unique aspects to The Attic is its devotion to supporting local. Whether it’s the meats, desserts, wines or beers that are served, all are brought in as locally as possible from within the valley and the province.

“It’s easy to get stuff from all over the world, but it’s very important to support the community,” Roi said.

“We also want to support them because it’s fresher,” Kd added. “When it comes to the wine and the meats, it’s incredible quality so why wouldn’t we?”

The Attic had its first opening on June 17th for family and friends to test out the venue before hosting the official opening the following weekend.

“People are really saying that they feel like we could use something like this,” she said. “People want to know where they can go and sit and have a glass of wine with cheese and crackers, that kind of thing.”

The Attic will be open in June from Thursday to Saturday from 4 p.m. until late and will expand its hours in July to be open seven days a week during the same times.

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Andrea Smillie WildSafeBC Co-ordinator Skunks were discussed more than any other type of wildlife last summer, and it is likely to be a similar situation this year. The skunk population seemed to have exploded in 2015, probably due to the warm weather.

The Striped Skunk is found throughout much of British Columbia, and prefers open areas and forest edge. They tend to do very well in urban areas because they adapt easily to living near humans, and because they are “opportunistic omnivores”. This means they will adjust their diet to what is available in their environment.

This is similar to the coyote, which also thrives in urban environments.

Skunks usually eat insects, plants, berries, rodents and eggs. Their preference for insects and rodents means they provide a service in agricultural areas. However, most people do not want skunks around due to their persistent digging in search of grubs and worms, and of course their unique defense mechanism: the ability to spray musk up to six metres away! This musk is a last resort for a skunk as it takes over a week to replenish.

However, it is very effective — only the Great Horned Owl is a regular predator.

Skunks are adaptable in multiple ways. They are usually crepuscular, meaning they are most active at

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Wintertime for a skunk means denning with up to 20 individuals at a time. Females give birth to four to seven young in May. Skunks prefer to use burrows abandoned by other animals instead of digging their own, and they are often found in gaps under porches and other buildings. Skunks are great diggers and can easily make it under a fence line.

To help prevent skunks from making your backyard its home, remove all general wildlife attractants: garbage, ripe fruit and berries, avoid bird feeders until winter months, feed pets and store pet food inside. Be sure to fill any gaps that may exist under your shed or other buildings (avoid doing this between May and August so as to not separate family units). Skunks also like brush piles, long grasses and wood piles.

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If you have any questions or would like to learn more, or if you need information on issues surrounding wildlife attractants, contact Andrea Smillie: WildSafeBC Community Co-ordinator at 250-409-4712, invermere@wildsafebc.com or at radium@wildsafebc.com.

To report potential human-wildlife conflict, please contact the Conservation Officer Service at 1-877-952-7277.

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Invermere Musician Big Eli B diagnosed with rare condition

By Anne Jardine Steamboat Mountain Music Festival Local bluesman Big Eli B has always had an unusual sensitivity. Scientists now have a name for his condition — Obsessive Compulsive Musical Excitement: OCME. Since birth, Eli has been overly-responsive and preoccupied with music: its melodies, its rhythms, its harmonies, its chords, its chord progressions, key changes, modulations, instrumentation, amplification and, well, just about everything about making and sharing its infinite possibilities.

His father, mother, and all four grandparents are responsible for his unique combination of genetically inherited traits. Big Eli’s particular mutation of this condition is the chronic blues variety. It thrives in hosts who are especially susceptible to the 12-bar configuration, the wailing guitar break, the walking bass line, and the driving rhythms that characterize the advanced stages of this condition.

One thing to note: this variety is extremely contagious. Education and awareness are important. Research has shown that the best treatment is periodic exposure in a safe, supportive environment with lots of people who can help you dance off the effects of the onset. You’ll definitely want to learn more about this condition at the main stage of Steamboat Mountain Music Festival on Saturday, July 2nd in Edgewater. And Big Eli will be there to present his own research and findings.

Poppa Dawg Halisheff is another Blues OCME survivor, who has perfected a highly effective regime of treatments for the condition. Poppa Dawg has learned to work with Blues OCME in healthy and inclusive ways that lead to surprising creativity and depth of appreciation. He will also be available for consultation on the main stage and on Sunday in a special workshop.

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Hubert finishes fourth at BC Assistants’ Championship

By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff In the final round that saw several players in contention for the FlightScope PGA of BC Assistants’ Championship, Alec Hubert, a professional at Fairmont Hot Springs Riverside Golf Course, came up short of winning the championship and finished tied for fourth place.

A two-year pro at Fairmont Hot Springs, Mr. Hubert said he went into the tournament earlier this month thinking he had a good chance at coming home as the winner. In a tournament with two rounds, Mr. Hubert had a strong first round finishing with a score of 68, four shots under the par at the Kamloops Golf and Country Club, which put him in a tie for third going into the final round.

“I didn’t expect that I would necessarily be right around the lead with the 68,” he said. “I thought that based on the course and the conditions that guys may go a little bit lower than that.”

Judging the course and the field of competition, Mr. Hubert said he thought he needed another 68 in the

second round to be in contention to become the champion. Playing in the second last grouping, he had met half his goal through seven holes, lowering his cumulative score to six under, but made a bogey on the eighth hole that effectively put a damper on his championship goals. In the end, Mr. Hubert said that he just didn’t make enough putts down the stretch to come home the winner.

“I hit a lot of greens and my ballstriking was good, but I just didn’t make the crucial putts at the end and finished with a total of six under,” he said. “The course itself was just crazy fast greens and really good putting surfaces. It all came down to who was going to make the most putts.”

His second round score of 70 made his final score of six under par just two shots short of defeating Oliver Tubb for the tournament. Mr. Hubert will have a chance at redemption next week when he competes at the G&G Golf and Callaway PGA of BC Pro-Assistant Championship at Talking Rock Golf course on July 4th and 5th. Like his last tournament, he’s going into it with one thing in mind — winning.

A SICK GUITARIST — Eli Beingessner is bringing his big blues sound to the Steamboat stage in Edgewater on July 2nd.

Photo submitted

WHY DID THE CHICKEN CROSS THE ROAD? To get to the Area F Town Hall Meeting!

Monday, July 4th 2016 7:00pm - Area F Town Hall Meeting Windermere Community Hall The Town Hall meeting will include an update from Director Wendy Booth along with presentations from the Lake Windermere Ambassadors (lake quality update) and RDEK Staff on the Five Year Financial Plan.

This Town Hall Meeting is for all residents of Electoral Area F. We hope to see you there!

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

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TRAINING DAY — Jolaine Undershute goes through another hard day of training in preparation for her third appearance at the Reebok CrossFit Games coming up on July 19th in Carson, California.

Photo by Eric Elliott

The quest to become the fittest woman in the world

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All eyes were on Jolaine Undershute at the 2013 Reebok Crossfit Games.

It was the final workout of the Games, one which she thought would work in her favour.

But at the bottom of a 15-foot rope, she’s hit rock bottom. After doing three of the required four consecutive rope climbs, she can no longer grip the rope. She tries to scale it once more, but fails, falling nearly 10 feet to the ground, resulting in form failure. After setting out with the goal of a top three finish, she’s seeing her dreams slowly evaporate with each passing second.

Finally, she reached the summit of her fourth climb.

Jolaine, known then as Jolaine Bloom, finished as much of the workout as she could, but in the end it wasn’t enough. She finished the Games as the fourth fittest woman in the world aged 40 to 44.

“After I finished it, I was completely devastated at

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what just happened because I was so close to getting on the podium,” she said, describing how she broke down crying on a friend’s shoulder in the seconds after the event. “I’ve let everyone down. I’ve let my town down, I’ve let my family down, I’ve let my friends down, I’ve let my gym down.”

Growing up, Jolaine was always interested in physical activity, competing as a gymnast, trampolinist and competitive diver. It wasn’t until after she spent 15 years working in the retail industry that she rediscovered her passion for the fitness industry and began a new career path in 2008.

After moving from Vancouver to Invermere, she and her now ex-husband Brandon, who was a personal trainer, were looking for a more challenging workout for one of Brandon’s clients. The couple stumbled upon CrossFit, which essentially was a marriage of gymnastics, weightlifting and aerobic activity all thrown into one sport.

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Searching online through the workouts, they eventually decided on a CrossFit classic, “Cindy”, because, she said, they thought it would be easy. The workout required athletes to do as many repetitions as possible of five pull-ups, 10 push-ups and 15 air squats in 20 minutes.

“That was the first one and it was a very bad decision because, for me, 26 rounds later, I had no legs or no arms left,” she said.

After logging back onto the CrossFit website, Jolaine saw others who had done the workout were posting their scores for the world to see.

“Well, I was sold after that because I started looking at these scores and I thought, I can beat these women, I think I might be really good at this,” she said.

From there, she began taking the certification courses necessary to own her own CrossFit gym, which she originally opened in 2009. By 2012, her gym had swelled in popularity and she decided to move the facility to its current home in the Industrial Park, adopting the name Endeavor Fitness.

Jolaine said that while she enjoyed the intensity of the CrossFit workouts, it wasn’t until 2012 that she tried the CrossFit Open — an international competition available to anyone looking to qualify for the regional competition, where they would compete for entry to the Games. In the end, Jolaine placed sixth in Canada West in the Open workout before placing seventh at regionals, narrowly missing out on her chance to go to the Games.

“Needless to say, my peers were like, ‘Where the hell did this woman come from’ and ‘I’m getting beaten by an old lady’,” she said of competing at the age of 40.

The following year, in the first year that the Games created a Masters age group for

competitors over the age of 40, Jolaine accomplished her goal of making it to the notorious CrossFit Games.

While she failed in her attempt to make it on the podium in 2013, she said she fought tirelessly in the off-season to come back stronger than ever in 2014.

For Jolaine, it’s been a long time since that 2013 letdown.

Hitting personal best after personal best, she qualified once again for Games in the women’s Masters division aged 40 to 44. That chance at redemption was robbed from her as she sprained her back only two weeks before leaving for Carson, California.

In 2015, she made her return to Carson and finished seventh in the Masters division at the age of 43. While the road as a CrossFit competitor has been rocky thus far, she said it’s allowed her to become more humble as a person.

“It’s been challenging and it’s been rewarding all at the same time for the last five years,” she said. “What I would say the difference is today is that I’m more humble. I have a crazy skill set, like I’m turning 45 this year and I’m doing things that I never even thought of doing. However, I have to realize even though I’m super strong, I’m breakable. I have to be a little more careful in these older years.”

Less than a month away from competing at her third CrossFit Games, Jolaine is working daily on strengthening her weaknesses, which she refers to as “areas of opportunity.” A barbell specialist and lover, both her and her coach Michael Fitzgerald say they understand running is her most important area of improvement.

“I used to do a lot of running as a fitness competitor, but I can’t do as much running now because I have so many other things to focus on and it really tightens up my hip flexors and I have a really hard time with heavy movements,” she said.

Michael said that, despite currently being ranked second in her Masters category, Jolaine’s success at the Games relies heavily on her confidence in her skill set, including running.

“She just has to be confident that she can do it,” he said.

“She just has to be comfortable with the fact that it’s going to be very hard and she can’t think that it’s just going to somehow come easy to her.”

At the end of the day, Jolaine understands that she’s not going to win everything and that’s okay. Her successful life in CrossFit is one few have lived and many aspire to.

“Five or 10 minutes after I finish that workout and I’m done rolling around on the floor, I’ve just accomplished something that maybe, perhaps, I didn’t think I could do or I just pushed beyond what I thought I was capable of and mentally, that’s very powerful because your take away from that is pretty much that you can do anything,” she said, highlighting the CrossFit lessons she tries to instill in her clients every day as a coach.

“You can do anything that you put your mind to. There’s something magic about what happens in a CrossFit gym. “

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HERE TO SERVE YOU CONTRACTING • • • •

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Pioneer Classifieds LOST AND FOUND

LOST AND FOUND

ANNOUNCEMENT

GARAGE SALES

Found: Cat in Radium on June 18th.

Young female adult, calico, black/ orange/white. Super friendly. Call ICAN 250-341-7888.

Lost: Antler Star of David pendent necklace. Sentimental value. If found, please call Cathy at 250-348-2388.

Found: A 56 degree wedge at Windermere Valley Golf Course on Wednesday June 22nd. Please contact Scott at 250-342-3004 to identify and claim.

ANNOUNCEMENT

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.

July 1st, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. July 2nd 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Unit 112 Deck Storage. 12’ aluminum boat, electric motor, oars and battery, 2 paddle boards and much more.

LOST: Eyeglasses, may still be in case. Flew out car window between Windermere Hall/Family Pantry area and Black Forest Restaurant parking lot. Please call or text 403809-1471 or the number inside the case if found.

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

THANK YOU

GARAGE SALES Multi family. Rain or Shine. Indoor at #3 Fairmont Plaza. Sat. July 2nd, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tables available $20. 250-342-9446.

Canada Day weekend Garage Sale Sat. and Sun. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Assorted items, 4 Dodge Ram 20” rims, tools, paint and clothing. #606, 200 Blackforest Trail.

Thank you!

The family of Betti Carscadden would like to express our sincere appreciation for your kindness, generosity and loving support. We are overwhelmed and thankful to have such wonderful friends.

To the medical community, we thank you for your professionalism and compassion in guiding Betti through what she called her ‘adventure’ with cancer.

We are blessed to live in a community where giving is simply part of life.

You were all a very special part of her life. And we are forever grateful. Many thanks.

Keith, Julie, Kevin, their families and Bob.

Pioneer Classified Advertising 250-341-6299

Friday July 1st and Sat. July 2nd, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6971 Columbia Ridge Dr. (13 kms south of Fairmont) Oak roll top desk, butcher block table, oak/pine/cedar trim wood, etc.

Multi-family/Estate Sewing, Quilting, Crafts Garage Sale Fri. Jul 1st. and Sat. Jul 2nd, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Columbia Ridge Hall, 9 kms south of Fairmont Hot Springs. Also a table which donations are going to the Brain Injury Group.

Multi-family Sale, household items, small appliances, wedding supplies, furniture, men, women and baby clothing. Sat. 8 - 11 a.m.

Copper Pointe Cottages.

GARAGE SALE: Saturday, July 2nd, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1306 Lake Drive, Windermere. Miscellaneous household items, furniture, china, collectibles, lamps, pictures.

Yard Sale: 9 x 12 wool carpet, 800 sq. Ft. repurposed hardwood, new chain saw, and misc. household items. Sat., Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

762 Lower Lakeview Rd.

Saturday July 2nd. Moving sale, outdoor and household items, 4961 Merlo Road, phase 2 Timber Ridge.

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sale! Fairmont 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fri. and Sat. All new items. Purple Cow Gift Shop.

GARAGE SALES

ATTENTION ARTISTS! New oils, watercolours, acrylics, soft pastels, brushes, mattes, matte cutter, frames, airbrushes, airbrushpaints, inks and so much more.

10 a.m.

July 2nd, 3rd and beyond.

All for a fraction of the price.

Also Serger sewing machine, threads, etc.

1304 13th Avenue, Invermere.

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CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

Big Cheers to the phantom prince Cheers to Rob at the Valley Peak for who carried our garbage bin down going above and beyond always the driveway and right up to the supporting ICAN. Your work for garage door. This was a wonderful us and other local non-profits has surprise and we appreciate your not gone unnoticed and we’re a CHEERS & lucky JEERS kindness and thoughtful gesture. bunch to have your support.

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Cheers to Sophie Timothy at the high school for her positive attitude and for cheering us up with those great decorations.

Jeers to the motorized contraptions that are ruining beautiful private land that has been the favorite walking place for a generation.

They don’t learn respect for others rights now.

Cheers to Sharon at Spilli Bean for always making me feel welcome and brightening my day. It is always a treat to come for a meal, especially breakfast. I am always proud to take anyone that visits me for a delicious meal, excellent service and breath taking view. See you soon again!

Cheers to Eric Elliot and Emily Rawbon of The Pioneer for an amazing article and ad. It is much appreciated as we are just starting business in the valley. The phone hasn’t stop ringing!

Cheers to the lady who told me my tire was low at the grocery store.

And Cheers to the tire shop that took a look. Much appreciated!

Jeers to the ignorant men and woman who go ahead and push their way through the Thursday morning lineup to get into this great town’s thrift shop, when in fact other folks were there first.

Jeers to the people on Pine Tree that speed excessively down the street when there are kids playing outside. At those speeds it would be impossible to stop in time if a kid popped out in front of you. Use your common sense.

Cheers to the Farside Pub in Fairmont. You provide a comfortable area for the Monday Ladies Bridge Group to meet every Monday. The food is never less then wonderful, the service is excellent and always with a smile!

Jeers to the people that park in the way at the boat launch. People have trailers they need to back into the launch and you make it harder when you’re parked in the way with no trailer. At least leave some room people.

Cheers to the beautiful family outside of Lakeshore Campground who were waving at passing drivers on Thursday night! Way to spread the joy.

Cheers to great neighbours and friends.

Cheers of gratitude to Lorrie of Lorrie’s Computer Repairs for your expertise in repairing my clunker and for explaining so well to a technically challenged person what was wrong and what is required to fix it. Your patience, kindness, generosity and time are most appreciated.

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STORAGE

SUITE FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR RENT

CONDO FOR RENT

Cheers to Larry Ballard and the team from the Radium Course for a well earned victory.

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

Cozy, quiet, furnished 1-bdrm apt., in town, N/P, available soon, call 250-342-9636, leave message.

For rent in Windermere, Cozy 1-bdrm semi-detached house on acreage. $750/mo + utilities.

References please. 250-342-3790.

Rent or Sale: 2-bdrm, 2 bath, 5-applianace. Fitness room/Pool/ Hot Tub. Close to lake and park.

403-617-9217.

HOUSE FOR SALE

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE

Jeers to the person complaining about the gratuity of 18%. Don’t you know that half of our tips have to go to the Justin Trudeau government?

Cheers to the incomparable PT at IDH. You make my visits a lot more enjoyable. Your knowledge in your field is outstanding and you’re real funny too.

Big Jeers to a certain local business for not asking me to perform in the upcoming exotic male revue. I’ve got legs for days and a butt that won’t quit.

Big Cheers to Olga B; you went over the top for the Windermere Community Association!

Cheers to the Legion for hosting a dinner for local first responders.

Cheers to Graham for your Silver Medal at Judo Nationals! We enjoyed helping you prepare for the competition.

Jeers to the cashier with tobacco stained fingers who reeks of cigarette smoke. I don’t want you handling my food anymore. And if you are going to chew gum to hide the smell, can you at least chew it with your mouth closed?

Three Cheers of gratitude to Nikki Mathews for your positive energy, kindness and generosity, which you have showered upon my 93 year old Mom. You have made a huge difference in her life and mine! You are an awesome lady.

Cheers to Mountainside Market in Radium for holding the 52nd shopping spree. Much appreciated.

We had lots of fun.

Cheers to the crew and new owners at Invermere Glass who dared to go where others would not and accomplished the near impossible in record time. Makes us very proud of our home grown contractors.

You are the best!

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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 250-270-0216 or 250-2700405 for more details.

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

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.

1-bdrm furnished Apt. in town, N/P, available July 1st. Please reply to PO Box 362, Invermere B.C., V0A 1K0; Age, Employment Status.

Fairmont, on Riverside Golf Course: 2-bdrm, bright walkout suite.

Furnished, W/D, dishwasher. Backs onto 1st tee box. $900/mo plus utilities. N/S, N/P. Quiet Person, References required. 403-710-1275.

HOUSE FOR RENT Windermere, furnished, 1-bdrm home, lovely yard, N/S, pets considered, references required. $700/mo plus utilities. Available Aug. 15th. 403-619-1540.

For Sale 1998 Mobile Home, open living design, on large corner lot in Radium Hot Springs. 2-bdrm, 2 full baths, large deck, addition, storage sheds and landscaped yard. All services, excellent water. Great starter or retirement home. $180,000 firm.

Call 250-341-5639 to view.

Downtown half duplex. 723 - 15 Street. Great lake view, revenue suite, close to all amenities and beach. $389,000. Property Guys ID #266535. 250-342-8662.

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

NOTICE

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

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

ACCOMODATION WANTED Art teacher looking for Art Studio, natural lighting with possible accommodation. Immediate, call 1-403-519-8268. Will do Home Sitting. References.

SUITE FOR RENT 2-bdrm furnished suite. Westside Rd., Quiet tenant preferred. N/P, N/S, References needed. Long term, 250-342-6534.

1-bdrm suite in Radium, N/P, N/S, $650/mo. Call 250-347-9958.

2-bdrm suite, Wilder Subdivision, $600/mo + half hydro. Shared laundry. Absolutely no partiers. Call 250-342-5959.

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE CANFOR is replacing the Forster Creek bridge at the 23 km on the Forster FSR. The road will be closed to the public July 5th to July 22 between 8 am and 4 pm week days. The road will be open prior to 8 am and after 4 pm each day and will be open all day on weekends.

CLASSIFIED DEADLINE:

Tuesdays at noon N E W S PA P E R

Call us today to place your classified advertisement. info@columbiavalleypioneer.com Phone: 250-341-6299 Fax: 1-855-377-0312

ELKHORN COUNTRY ESTATES Phase 2 now for sale, Windermere. Total of 8 acreages, 2 sold, 4.2 to 5.4 acres each.

Starting at $169,000 + GST. Separate individual graveled access roads, individual wells up to 30 gallons per minute.

Two minutes to golf course, five minutes to beach. Phone Elkhorn Ranch 250-342-1268.

MISC FOR SALE 2 seater stroller with 1 rain/bug and shade screen. Walk or jogging wheels. $250 O.B.O. Call 250-3425585.

MISC FOR SALE

250 US gallon tanks for sale.

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

35’ x 12’ Trailer to move, renovate or use for tack room. $1500, 250341-2154.

FIREWOOD Support Rockies Hockey firewood.

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

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VEHICLES FOR SALE

SERVICES

2000 Cadillac Deville DHS, Two sets of tires, engine overheats, everything else in excellent condition. Asking $1000 O.B.O. 250-688-1371.

kimberleyrae.ca

RV FOR SALE

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

1984 24’ bunk model Wilderness Travel Trailer, $2500 O.B.O. 403618-3389.

RV LOTS FOR SALE Columbia River Wetlands RV Park.

Fully serviced, Year Round Titled RV Lots for sale. Columbia River and wetland access, 45 min. north of Radium Hot Springs. Starting at $35,000, 250-348-2094.

FITNESS Zumba Fitness-Julie Parent Summer Zumba Classes!

Classes will be held at Radium Resort Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. starting June 28th!

Monthly and drop in rates available.

Please contact Julie Parent at 250341-5474 to sign up. Free Givaway!

250-342-5102 Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning

Environmentally friendly products.

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

Shannon’s Blinds & Designs

Thank you for your votes - Best of Business Awards! We are grateful and appreciative of your support and loyalty.

“Blinds, Drapery, retractable screen doors and more.” 250-342-5749.

Green Clean professional cleaning services: business/residential.

Flexible hours and competitive rates. Radium to Fairmont. Please call 250-341-8182 or email greenteamcleanco@outlook.com.

SERVICES

SERVICES

AJ Siding and Eavestrough

Shipshape Cleaning Specializing in Vacation rental cleans and residential cleans.

Reliable personalized and owner operated. Servicing Invermere, Lake View Meadows, Fairmont, Dutch Creek and all surrounding areas Call Kathi at 250-409-9800.

Serving the Columbia Valley since 1993.

All types of siding Soffit/Fascia 5” Continuous eavestroughing Eavestrough cleaning, inspection and repairs.

Free estimate, call Joe at 250-342-7177.

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

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 Aug. 1st.

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

Studio222calgary.com.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

Request for Quotation RFQ #2016-08 for Winter Sand Supply (2016-2018) The Town is inviting quotations for the supply of winter sand for a three (3) year term.

RFQ packages are available free of charge via email by contacting ops@golden.ca Tender closes at 2 p.m. local time, July 6th, 2016 All general and technical enquiries can be directed to: Chris Cochran, Manager of Operations, Ph. 250-344-2271; email: ops@golden.ca

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.

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 call 250-3456001.

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.

Local Electrical Contractor looking for Journeyman Electrician. Wage DOE. Email resumes to ekelectric@ telus.net.

Employment Opportunity

THE/LA

In retail, no two days are ever the same and our associates tell us that’s one of the best parts of the job. Join a team that is passionate about technology and prides itself on being helpful and down to earth. Enjoy a fast-paced environment with schedule flexibility, competitive recognition and reward programs and a commitment to your growth.

As a Sales Associate, you will be a strong Brand Ambassador and play a key role in driving sales in Consumer Electronics, Wireless and Bell Residential Services while providing an outstanding customer experience.

To apply at your local Invermere store visit http://www.thesource.ca/ en-ca/jobs OR drop off your resume at the store located at the 13th Street Plaza - 526B - 13 Street, Invermere, B.C. V0K 1A0.

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

Cashier/Clerk Position Available No previous experience required Days/Nights/Weekends Up to $13.50/hour depending on availability, some restrictions apply.

Apply in person.

471 Arrow Road, Invermere, B.C. WINDERMERE DISTRICT SOCIAL SERVICE SOCIETY

Community Support Worker The WDSSS has an exciting opportunity for a Community Support Worker in Invermere, B.C. Focus will be on Community Support-Community Inclusion. This position involves 30 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Flexible hours, days and times are required in order to assist a 19-year-old young man with complex care needs. Successful incumbent will provide support with daily living skills and assist in community inclusion outings.

Training and orientation will be provided by the Client’s family.

Experience in serving adults with complex care needs would be an asset. Human Service Worker certification is preferred but one year’s related experience or equivalent combination of education/training would be considered.

Car and valid driver’s license is essential.

The WDSSS values caring and dedicated employees. If this describes you, we welcome your application. Please send resume with cover letter to Donna Jefferson, Manager, Mount Nelson Place: wdsss@shaw.ca. For more information, please call Donna at 250-342-3699.

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

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Black Forest Restaurant is looking for a full time Server. Previous experience required in a busy, upscale restaurant. Email, call or drop off resume. 250-342-9417 careers@blackforestrestaurant.com

Funtasia Fairmont Fun Park is hiring F/T student currently enrolled and continuing post secondary education in fall. F/T customer service, $13 - $15 per hour, staff accommodation available. Please call 250-345-4511 or send resume to fairmontfuntasia@live.com.

Helna’s Stube is looking for a dishwasher/kitchen help, evening server and bus person. Email resume to mail@helnas.com or call 250-347-0047.

July 1, 2016

Home Care Nursing/Support for elderly man in Edgewater area. 1 2 hrs. per day, seven days a week.

Call cell 250-341-1014.

Invermere Inn Best Western Invermere Inn has

Summer Positions available in a variety of departments.

Flexible schedule and weekend availability is required.

Interested candidates can drop off a resume at the front desk or email info@invermereinn.com 1310 7th Ave, Invermere (Downtown Main Street)

Atlific Hotels’ Copper Point Resort is a whole new level of play in the Columbia Valley.

We are looking for those strong candidates who are energetic and passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience. We are committed to bringing together the industry’s best talent to create a diverse team of innovative thinkers.

Atlific Hotels offers competitive wages, employee benefits, advanced training opportunities, a fun working environment and more importantly, a career.

We are recruiting for the following:

• Food & Beverage Servers • Room Attendants in our Housekeeping Department • Shuttle Drive, CLASS 4 licence required • Guest Service Agent for our Front Desk Email your resumes in confidence to: careers@copperpointresort.com 760 Cooper Road, Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0 PH: 250.341.4021 Toll Free 1.855.926.7737 FX: 250.341.4001

SWIMMERS EXCEL —At the Radium Swim Meet hosted by the Columbia Valley Swim Club on June 13th (above), swim club members Taylor Lightfoot and Blayke Butler (pictured below with head coach Karen Fahrni) qualified for a couple of province-wide events.

Photos submitted

Local swim club members advance

By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff They train in a 25-metre pool nestled in Kootenay National Park, swimming outdoors year-round, and two of the Columbia Valley Swim Club members have advanced to larger province-wide competitions. Finishing the season on June 13th, the club wrapped up by hosting the Radium Swim Meet. “(It’s) our home-sanctioned swim meet that we hosted at Radium. We had three teams there, one from Cranbrook, one from Canmore and then our home team.

We’re the only team in Canada that trains outdoors all year-round so it’s one of a very few outdoor-sanctioned meets so it’s a kinda cool venue,” said head coach Karen Fahrni.

The Radium meet is a sanctioned swim meet, meaning the athletes’ times count towards qualifying for larger competitions such as the provincials. One member of the club did just that — Blayke Butler qualified for the B.C. AA Provincials hosted in Kamloops, B.C. from June 24th to 26th. The Pioneer was able to speak with Ms. Fahrni and Blayke after his first day of competition in Kamloops.

“He swam two races today: his 50 free and his 50 breaststroke. There are two provincial levels: double A, which is the standard that he got to come to this competition, and triple-A provincial standard. He actually got his triple-A time in the 50 breaststroke this morning so he’s qualified for the next level up,” said Ms. Fahrni on June 24th.

Blayke said competing was really nerve-racking because everyone at provincials are so fast and the pool in

Kamloops is a 50-metre compared to the 25-metre at Radium. He felt like the pool would never end.

“It was good — I got a triple-A. My time was 46.68 and the time for triple-A is 46.89 so I got it by a couple milliseconds,” said Blayke.

“In order to compete at the triple-A competition, he has to have three triple-As,” explained Ms. Fahrni. “He’s just breaking through to the next level and he still has a year and a half in the same category so that’s pretty exciting for him.”

Over the course of the competition, Blayke finished 9th in the 50 breaststroke, 15th in 200 breaststroke, and 5th in 100 breaststroke, which he raced twice after advancing to the finals, earning another triple-A ranking.

Another athlete for the Columbia Valley Swim Club advancing on to a larger provincial-wide competition is Taylor Lightfoot,13. She will be representing the Kootenay Zone at the B.C. Summer Games at the end of July.

The Kootenay Zone is able to have up to 10 athletes competing at the Summer Games, however, only Taylor and four other athletes had qualifying times. The other zone team members are athletes from Nelson and Fernie so Taylor will be training by herself for the Games.

“She’s going to have to do some training on her own up at the Radium pool because our club is done for the season,” Ms. Fahrni explained. “She also supplements her swimming with CrossFit at Endeavor Fitness gym.”

The swim club season will restart in the fall at the Radium Pool. Until then, the club will be running swim lessons throughout the summer. For more information on lessons, visit www.columbiavalleyswim.com.

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Invermere kickboxers head to worlds

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The Rocky Mountain Martial Arts Club is seeing some of its athletes reach the highest level possible, earning spots in the world championships in Orlando, Florida later this year.

A team of four from the Invermere martial arts school — including owner Luraina Oddy, adult student Alex Duff and kid students Nevaeh Oddy and Summer Dixon — took part in the light contact kickboxing category of the Canadian national karate kickboxing tournament in Montreal on Sunday, June 12th, and all of them performed well enough to qualify for the world championships in September.

“The kids are just tickled pink. For them, just making it to the nationals was major. The energy and excitement of it was almost overwhelming for them, and now it will go to a whole new level. Even my older student, Alex, you can tell he’s pretty jacked up about the whole thing,” Ms. Oddy told The Pioneer. “I’m pretty proud of them. They’ve all worked really hard and it’s an awesome feeling to see these kids get to represent their country.”

Ms. Oddy has been practising and teaching martial arts in the Upper Columbia Valley for 13 years and

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has competed on national and international levels in the past, but this is the first time her students have gone to a national level, let alone make it to the worlds.

“Really, we had no expectations going into the national tournament. The whole idea was just to go and have fun, to take it as a learning experience, and that’s what we’ll do at the worlds,” she said. “In every fight, you learn something. The outcome of the fight is not important — you win some, you lose some. It’s what you take away that’s important.”

Light contact kickboxing is similar to regular kickboxing, but with the contestants showing some restraint, said Ms. Oddy.

“It’s full contact, but lightly so. They go after each other and go hard — they punch and kick — but they have to be able to pull back and show control. Competitors can be disqualified for kicking or punching with excessive force.”

The group is now busy trying to raise money for the trip to Orlando.

“We need to do quite a bit of fundraising to get there, (nationals in) Montreal drained us,” said Ms. Oddy.

Anybody interested in helping out or in learning more about the team can contact Ms. Oddy at 250688-1451.

KICKIN’ IT —Members of the Rocky Mountain Martial Arts Club recently earned spots at the martial arts world championships taking place in Florida later this year. Photo submitted

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• East Kootenay to get permanent MRI machine (page 3)

• Local Free Masons carrying on tradition (page 8)

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• Report labels Kootenay economy as uncertain (page 4)

• Western Painted Turtles a local treasure (page 9)

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Ken Becker

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Owner/Realtor 250-342-1161

Owner/Realtor 250-342-5889

ken.becker@century21.ca

scott.sauermann@century21.ca

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Aboriginal Day celebrations at Lakeshore The Aboriginal Day Celebration took place at Lakeshore Resort & Campground on Saturday, June 18th. The event was a joint celebration organized by Akisqnuk and Shuswap First Nations. The day’s events kicked off with a pancake breakfast followed by the grand entrance and opening ceremonies. The celebration was filled with dancing, music, magic tricks and even a tutorial on how to make a miniature tipi.

Photos by Marlene Chabot (top two row, bottom row left) and Nikki Fredrikson (bottom row centre and right)

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FAITH

Happy birthday Canada!

By Pastor Wayne Frater Radium Christian Fellowship Church Today being Canada’s 149th birthday, I thought I would pass on some information from the national house of prayer in Ottawa. Last Sunday, June 26th was set aside for churches all across Canada to pray, and these are the points that were used.

Prayer Points for Government Pray for leaders of courage and integrity to stand for what is right. That they would be willing to ask God for wisdom to make wise decisions that will benefit every Canadian and uphold a standard of righteous values for our nation.

Pray our nation’s leaders will not be swayed from our own Charter of Rights, which begins “whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the Supremacy of God and the Rule of Law.” We desire a nation that upholds, for example, that everyone has the freedom of conscience and religion, freedom of thought, opinion, and expression.

Pray that Bill C-14, Physician Assisted Dying,

would not become a norm in Canada, but rather, that good palliative care would be recognized and expanded in our nation to care for those who are approaching the end of life.

Pray for wise and Godly counselors to help our leaders reach their full potential. Pray also for an increase of a generation of Josephs, Esthers, and Daniels who can be raised up to advocate and provide wise counsel for righteous judgments and decisions.

Pray for our Supreme Court as they interpret laws relating to the Charter of Rights. Pray that these nine judges will uphold foundational values protecting what God deems as just or unjust in our nation.

Pray that our political leaders would be encouraged to live a lifestyle that promotes good health and endurance.

Pray for an awakening among Canadian Christians to have a greater understanding of the times and to seize the day to shine for Jesus. May we be strategic in how we equip the next generation to give a good defense for what they believe. Let’s not resign ourselves for a posture of retreat, but let us press on towards the goal that God has called us heavenwards in Christ Jesus.

Pray that God would give you as a congregation ideas and strategies to serve your communities and local MLA and MP. Let us ask God how we may Purpose in our society rather than constantly seen as Opposing.

Used with permission from the national house of prayer.

Valley Churches LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH 10:30 a.m. Worship And Life Instruction, “GOSPEL – Kingdom Of The Gospel” …

Pastor Trevor Hagan ministering.

“K.I.D.S.” Church, for children Age 3 to Grade 1, during the Morning Service.

Lead Pastor Trevor Hagan • Associate Pastor Matt Moore 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org

WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED Worship every Sunday, 10:30 a.m.

Children & Youth Sunday School at 10:30 a.m.

Christ Church Trinity, Invermere 1st and 3rd Sunday, March - Dec. 9 a.m.: All Saint’s, Edgewater 2nd Sunday, 7 p.m.: June - October at St. Peter’s, Windermere Reverend Laura Hermakin • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.ca VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Sunday 10 a.m.: Worship Services.

Pastor Murray Wittke • 4814 Highway Drive, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday, 4:30 p.m.: at St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats.

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

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

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

Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. David Morton • 250-417-5017 RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m. • Relief Society, 11:15 a.m.

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

You can remember someone special with your gift to the Canadian Cancer Society

Friendly competition On June 21st and 22nd, representatives of the Radium Ladies Golf Clubs (The Course and The Springs) and the Fairmont Ladies Clubs (Mountainside and Riverside) competed in a Solheim-style tournament. The first day was hosted at Mountainside and the second hosted by The Springs. The Ladies from Radium — in black and white — went home with the trophy but Fairmont is already planning their strategy for next year!

Photo submitted

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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Offering fully serviced single family homesites, single family homes, duplex villas and estate acreages.

T: 778-527-2121 • F: 778-527-2122 Email: rockiesrealty@century21.ca

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Ken Becker

Scott Sauermann

Owner/Realtor 250-342-1161

Owner/Realtor 250-342-5889

ken.becker@century21.ca

scott.sauermann@century21.ca