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Columbia Valley — it’s time to unwind

By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff After months of searching for a cohesive voice for businesses throughout the Columbia Valley, the Regional DMO (Destination Marketing Organization) unveiled the brand they look forward to building on to promote increased tourism — “Columbia Valley: It’s time to unwind.”

“It’s so important that we use that word versus relax because I unwind by taking my kids paintballing,” said Cult Collective chief executive and partner Chris Kneeland. “Other people would find it highly stressful.”

Mr. Kneeland presented his company’s findings earlier this week, on Tuesday, July 12th, to a room filled with local business people and politicians all looking to create a unified DMO to strengthen the tourism industry across the Columbia Valley.

After creating the regional DMO steering com-

mittee in April 2015, the group chose Mr. Kneeland’s company from the five proposals put forward to research, design and deliver a marketing strategy that would help create a united front throughout the valley.

Upon being selected to lead the project, Cult Collective began conducting research on potential avenues for tourism growth throughout the valley earlier this year. Through online studies and focus groups, the company was able to conclude that the main reason why people didn’t come to the valley for vacations was because they didn’t know enough about the area or thought there was nothing to do.

“All of those sort of wrap into this theme that people don’t realize what they can do once they get here,” said CULT strategist Tricia Murray .“We don’t believe it’s an accommodation problem. People will pay if they’re getting a full experience but it becomes a value equation.”

She said that this value-equation is creating the

perception that tourists are not getting their money’s worth when traveling to the valley and thus choose to go to alternative destinations, such as Mexico, where they are able to get the most value for their money.

With that said, what CULT did find is that 69 per cent of respondents who did choose to come to the valley cited relaxation and wanting to unwind as a motivating factor for vacationing in the valley. Mr. Kneeland said this desire to unwind is something the valley should embrace as part of its marketing strategy in order to bring in more tourists in the future.

“We really want to figure out a way, from a public relations stand point, to tap into this idea of treatment of city stress condition and how do we make that a thing?” he said.

“We are mindful therapists who provide the relaxing calming environments, the calming facilities that help even the most stressed individuals unwind, chill out and recharge,” he said.

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Invasive mussel defence stations gain momentum

By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff The invasive mussel defence program was created to prevent zebra mussels and quagga mussels from being introduced into the province of British Columbia from other parts of the country or south of the border. Since April the eight provincial stations have inspected a total of 6,100 water crafts for invasive aquatic species.

The station in Radium Hot Springs has inspected 1,284 of those stopping 20 water crafts identified as high risk.

“What the crews are doing they’re inspecting boats. They’re mandatory inspection stations so if you have any sort of water crafts — that includes canoes, kayaks car toppers, not only the regular motor boats, but all water crafts — you have to pull in there,” said Matthias Herborg Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator. “We do this at the watercraft pull in, we have a quick discussion with the

owners find out where the boat is coming from — is it coming from an infested state or province?” he said.

So far the stations have intercepted eight infected boats, out of more than 240 total water crafts coming from high-risk areas.

Zebra and quagga mussels are present in eastern parts of the country, but so far none have made their way to B.C.’s lakes and streams.

According to Mr. Herborg, even if you just come from an infested state or province, your boat will be decontaminated using hot water and high pressure.

“The problem these mussels spread not only spread as attached mussels — and they can be very small when they attach the size of a quarter-grain of rice — but also these mussels have free-swimming microscopic larvae. It means the boat can be clean as a whistle, but if there’s a live well in there or a wakeboarding boat ballast tank with water from an infected lake, the larvae can be in there,” he said Continued on page 10. . .

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Columbia Valley RCMP responded to approximately 38 calls for service over the past week. Here are just a few of them: • As many are aware this past week end the Columbia Valley played host to the Horsethief Hide Out Memorial Rally as well as the Heart Of The Rockies Triathlon. I guess the common denominator for these two events was the use of primarily two wheels with the one event and two wheels for a third of the other event. (Supposed to be funny). Adding to all this on Saturday was the Farmer’s Market in downtown Invermere.

Imagine being a police officer attempting to conduct traffic control for 140 bikers in amongst several blocks of vacationing shoppers. Awe inspiring to say the least…

• Thanks to the organizers of both the Horsethief Hide Out Memorial Rally as well as the Heart of the Rockies Triathlon for running their events smoothly and contributing in their very different ways to a diverse vacationing experience in the Columbia Valley. And thanks to everyone else, as I am sure there were other events and many behind the scene players that also contributed to the safe weekend. I, being a typical Canadian, do not wish to leave anyone out.

• On Wednesday, July 6th at 5:30 p.m. Columbia Valley RCMP were dispatched to a single vehicle motor vehicle incident. A motorcycle went off the road near Vermillion Crossing on Highway 93 in Kootenay National Park. Columbia Valley RCMP met with Banff RCMP who had already attended the scene. The information from Banff was that it had been a car vs. motorcycle but the information was incorrect. The Alberta female rider had already been transported to Banff hospital by ambulance. It was later gleaned that the rider had been transported to Foothills Hospital in Calgary Alberta where she will be going in for surgery for a fractured tibia bone. The rider had also sustained bruised ribs. The rider had explained that the front motorcycle wheel had become caught in a large groove/gap in the centre of the road and it kicked her bike out to the side into the gravel.

Columbia Valley RCMP obtained pictures of the groove/ gap and it is a substantial defect in the road at this point.

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When they started to make the left hand bend in the road two of the bikes lost control when their wheels slipped out and the bikes crashed. The first rider had been rendered unconscious and transported to Invermere Hospital with a right shoulder injury and road rash. The other rider had a passenger, and both suffered bruises but no serious injuries and declined emergency health services.

The roads were covered in calcium which had been sprayed on the roads in error and this was rectified.

• On Saturday, July 9th at 1:32 a.m., Columbia Valley RCMP stopped a vehicle during a road block operation on Athalmer Road, in Invermere. A vehicle was stopped with B.C. registration.

The driver when checked on the police data base was found to have been convicted of driving with more than 80 milligrams of alcohol in blood in 2003 and 2009. The driver admitted to have had one beer, and provided a breath sample which resulted in a ‘fail’ reading. This led the police officer to believe that the driver had operated the motor vehicle with more than 80 miligrams of alcohol in his blood. The driver was detained for impaired driving, chartered and warned verbatim from card, and brought back to the detachment where they were given an opportunity to contact a lawyer in private. The driver later provided two valid breath samples of 150 milligrams per 100 millilitres and 130 milligrams per 100 millilitres of blood. The driver was released on an appearance notice for court at a later date as well as a notice of prohibition, a 24-hour suspension and a notice to seek greater punishment.

• On Sunday, July 10th at 1:52 a.m., Columbia Valley RCMP stopped a male driver driving a rental vehicle on Athalmer Road at Lakeview Road, Invermere, during a roadblock. The driver of the Dodge Charger admitted to drinking alcohol prior to driving and his breath smelled of liquor. The driver provided one proper breath sample into an Approved Screening Device breathalyzer which resulted in a ‘fail’ reading. The driver refused to provide a second sample and was subsequently detained for impaired driving, as well as breach of curfew and alcohol conditions from unrelated files. The driver’s license was seized and he was served a 90 Day immediate roadside prohibition. The vehicle was impounded by Kool Country Towing for 30 days.

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Valley busy during Canada Day

By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff Parades, fireworks, face-painting and dancing — if there’s one thing the Columbia Valley knows how to celebrate it’s Canada Day. Thousands flocked to the valley on the Canada Day long weekend to kick off the month of July and celebrate Canada’s 149th birthday.

In Invermere, the day started with the annual parade going through downtown and ending on Kinsmen beach with other towns and businesses celebrating in their own ways.

In the village of Radium Hot Springs, visitors came out and enjoyed the parade on what was an extremely busy day, said Kent Kebe, manager of the Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Centre.

He said Radium had over 400 visitors at the visitor centre this year, which is down from an even busier year last Canada Day. “I think last year was just an extremely busy year as well so this Canada Day was extremely busy, but I’m sure not everyone comes in the visitor centre as well,” he said.

In terms of overall numbers at the Invermere Visitors Centre and Kiosk, manager Kathy Tyson said that they were relatively similar to last year’s booming long-weekend. One thing she said she did notice was that there seems to be more diversity in the visitors she’s meeting from the United States and the rest of the province.

“It seems like we are getting more US, visitors from afar, from all over the states not just Washington and California,” Ms. Tyson said. “We’ve had them

from just about every state in the US so far and it’s been more of the northern and western states as well.”

At Panorama Mountain Resort they were at full capacity, with visitors taking in various activities like their bike park and enjoying a weekend in the mountains, said Jamie Hurschler marketing manger at the resort.

“It’s an opportunity to just get back into the mountains and partake in the activities that you haven’t done in the summer so far, be it golfing, mountain biking, hiking, water rafting, horseback riding or ATV-ing,” he said.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort was also at capacity on the weekend with around 1000 visitors taking in Rudy the Clown doing face painting and crafting balloon animals, among other events at the Resort, said Patrick Tolchard, events coordinator at the resort.

While those events were particular to Canada Day festivities, golfing, one of the valley’s most beloved pastimes, was also a popular activity for people celebrating the long-weekend.

Scott McClain, head professional at Copper Point Golf Club, said that this year was equally as busy as it was in previous years thanks to the sunny weather they experienced in the valley.

“I think the quality of the product of the courses allows a lot of people to come out and it is really a kick-start to the summer,” he said.

“Kids are out of schools and it’s a great chance for people to come out and experience the courses when it’s not full tilt in the middle of summer.”

With less than a year to go until Canada’s next birthday, celebrating 150 years, you could expect the celebration throughout the Columbia Valley to be bigger than ever.

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In addition to the new “It’s getting the valley to slogan, Cult Collective also understand what the brand is, how they can be a part of it,” presented a unique logo censhe said. tered on valley themes such “What can you offer with as fishing, golfing and a symyour businesses to fit within bolic animal — the bighorn sheep. that brand and close the perception value gap and get evColumbia Valley Chamber of Commerce vice presieryone on board?”

While it may take months dent Andrea Tubbs said the next step will be working or even years to see the fruits of this strategy, the seeds have with Cult to create a marketbeen planted on making the ing plan that will be unveiled Columbia Valley a premier later this fall. destination for vacationers “Basically that’s going to consist of as many people BRAND NEW - Cult Collective looking for a great place to unhearing this information and rececntly unveiled the new official Co- wind. It’s only a matter of time accepting it and running with lumbia Valley brand. Photo submitted at this point.

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Bravo Mr. Trudeau

By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff

For as many mistakes as newly minted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made since entering office ­- most noticeably pushing an MP on the floor of the House of Commons - Mr. Trudeau needs to be commended for his actions last week. In a historical event, Trudeau became the first ever Prime Minister to join in a Pride Parade in the city of Toronto on July 3rd. Dressed in a casual pink button-up shirt and white pants, Trudeau marched the streets of the 36th annual parade with thousands of other supporters of the gay and lesbian community. The joyous act also stopped for a moment of silence to remember the 49 people who lost their lives at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando last month. Many of the supporters carried signs with the names of the people who lost their lives with a prominent sign reading, “Orlando” and “we march for those who can’t.”

If you thought this act wasn’t significant, you are seriously mistaken. It’s hard to think that had Stephen Harper won the election he would have attended the parade as an act of solidarity like Trudeau did. In the nine years he held public office, not once did you see him marching in solidarity with the gay and lesbian community.

Since taking public office Trudeau has been the paragon of progressiveness, the voice of logic and now the face of equality. He’s taken in refugees, put an end to blanket bombings in the Middle East and stood hand-in-hand with our own citizens who are being discriminated against. He has established a precedent in this country of equality for decades to come. Whomever replaces Trudeau after his term will no doubt be pressured into joining in events like the Pride Parade.

“It shouldn’t be a big thing that a Prime Minister’s walking a Pride parade, and from now on it won’t,’’ he said to reporters that day.

After all, it’s 2016.

Historical Lens Kicking off There is no information to accompany this photo of one of Invermere’s very first soccer teams. If you have any more information, e-mail us at info@columbiavalleypioneer.com.

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Correction

In The Pioneer’s July 8th edition, we wrote in the story about the Valley Fitness Centre expanding their hours, that they received 64 visits during staffed hours from July 1st to 3rd, when in fact they were unstaffed.

Spring for NDP nomination Dear Editor: What an interesting month! Since I announced my intention to seek the nomination for NDP candidate for Columbia River–Revelstoke, I’ve been having a great time meeting and talking to interested people in the riding.

I would like this nomination because I have the tools and the vision to represent our region. I believe in people, and I believe in a government that works for its constituents. My values are deeply aligned with NDP values of equity, social justice and democracy, and my work in the community has always reflected that. We need diversity in leadership, at all levels, and my life and experience have prepared me to be that

leader.

People in our area are concerned about protecting our environment and our water resources, with climate change, and they want to see Jumbo remain wild. I have a track record of supporting environmental initiatives, opposing development in the Jumbo Valley, along with a personal ethic concerned with environmental responsibility.

From an economic perspective, I support small business whole-heartedly. Among other things, I would like to see better policy in place to ensure government organizations have a mandate to purchase goods and services as locally as possible, because that keeps the money in the region.

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Nicole Rathgeber works hard to bring joy to the smallest members of our community by impersonating the princesses throughout the summer at events in both Invermere and Radium Hot Springs.

“For me, I do it because I like to see the kids light up and I just like to make their dreams come true. I find it’s very rewarding, it’s fun for me too because it’s character driven improv. So I get to be these characters and make the kids’ day, because they are seeing their heroes and role models come to life,” said Ms. Rathgeber.

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She began volunteering her time at events as both Ana and Elsa last year after the popularity of the Frozen movie inspired her.

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If a watercraft is found with live mussels there is a possibility the craft will be quarantined for up to 30 days.

Passing an inspection station may also result in a $215 fine for disobeying a traffic control order, although some leniency is given in certain cases.

There is a lot of judgment involved to decide if a ticket will be given.

“We do have conservation officers on site once in awhile,” he said.

“We also have Ministry of Transport staff onsite once in awhile, who do chase down vehicles and we do have people get chased down and brought back and they normally get ticketed if they drive by the sign, especially if our inspectors are waving them and they blow by,” said Mr. Herborg.

Stations cannot be open 24 hours a day so the Invasive Defence Program is working on educating

the public on the stations and selfreporting.

This means if a station is closed when you pass by, you should call the Poachers and Polluters Hotline and self-report that you brought a boat into the area and an inspection can get set up.

“People are getting more aware which is the ultimate goal — to have people take the right steps, understand the risk, make sure they don’t have mussels on them,” said Mr. Herborg.

Response to the stations has been overwhelmingly positive according to Mr. Herborg.

The Radium station has had 53 cases of people coming to the station to receive more information about the mussels and the defence program. The public is reminded to clean, drain, dry all water crafts to reduce the spread of mussel.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY

MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS COOKING CLASS

Soiree success PAGE 14

MOONLIGHT MOVIE

PAGE 17 Invermere’s second annual Soiree en Blanc, held last weekend on Saturday, July 9th, proved even better than last year’s inaugural event, with more than 100 guests dressed all in white turning up to the mystery location dinner (held this year at the museum). See page 16 for more photos.

Photo by NIkki Fredrikson

Out & About Your weekly guide to what’s happening around the Columbia Valley PAGE 13

ART SHOW

Kyle MacDonald | Dale Hunt Brenda Valerio | Gerry George One Red Paperclip - July 18th Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423 · Pynelogs Cafe - Open Tuesday to Sunday (11 to 4 pm) and Friday evenings

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July 15, 2016 Akisqnuk First Nation

Targeted Initiative for Older Workers

HOUSING MANAGER

Job Skills Training Opportunity

Classification: Permanent | Term: Fulltime | Sector: Housing Reporting To: Senior Administrative Officer Responsible To: Akisqnuk Chief and Council

Who is this for?

Participants must meet the following eligibility criteria: • Unemployed • Aged 55 – 64 (in some circumstances, unemployed workers aged 50 – 54 or 65 and up may also participate) • Be legally entitled to work in Canada • Require new or enhanced skills for successful integration into new employment • Live in an eligible community/region • Be ready and committed to returning to work

What will you get?

Participants may be eligible to receive: • • • •

Class-based skill development – including job searching and career planning Funding to access training at local educational institutions/trainers Income support for the duration of in-class training Targeted wage subsidy for on-the-job training

When is it?

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September 6th–December 8th, 2016

Funded by the Governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Targeted Initiative for Older Workers Contact the Invermere campus today!

250-342-3210 • cotr.bc.ca/Invermere • invermere@cotr.bc.ca

POSITION SUMMARY The general responsibility of the Housing Manager is to ensure that the housing needs of the Akisqnuk First Nation members are effectively administered. This will require fair and balanced attention to be paid to support individuals seeking to build homes, application for housing and or lots, notification of eligibility, enforcement of rent and utility payment, and notifying the Akisqnuk SAO and Chief and Council of deficiencies in the general housing conditions and rent arrears of renters.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The housing manager will: • Ensure that housing availability request received from community members are responded to and applications are processed properly; • Ensure that housing repairs related requests received from community members are addressed and acted upon; • Arrange for inspection of rental units for renovation requirements and work with tenants for annual proper maintenance of their rental units; • Coordinate the implementation of repairs, maintenance and renovations to be carried out on band houses and monitor the progress and the cost of work for the First Nation; • Develop and maintain records of forms and legal documents including building codes, leases, releases and notices, purchase orders, warranty information; • Develop and maintain a list of preferred contractors for repairs beyond the scope of Akisqnuk Maintenance personnel; • Maintain and revise a working housing policy • Compile and maintain operating expense reports and income, prepare reports and review rents to ensure payment are made; • Assist in the long term planning for major/minor capital projects and provide advise in the implementation of the First Nation Community Plan; • Coordinate the activities of the Housing Committee TECHNICAL HOUSING RELATED DUTIES: The Housing Manager will prepare a report for the Housing Committee meetings that will include various property management mechanisms including lease agreements, tenants move-ins/move-outs, rental histories, hearings, complaints, etc. Also ledgers will be included detailing collection of monthly rental payments, expenditures, renovations, including budget preparation and management , work with independent contractors and work crew supervisor, and project scheduling.

KNOWLEDGE: Grade 12 supplemented by relevant post-secondary education or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• The Housing Manager will need a basic understanding of Federal /provincial government programs, policies and procedures affecting First Nation housing.; • Understanding of finance, long-tem debt, Interest rates.

• Understanding of building code requirements; • Understand basic terminology related to housing maintenance and repair, including general carpentry, landscaping practical electrical and plumbing; • Demonstrated experience working with the organizing maintenance workers and independent contractors; SKILLS: • The Housing Manager would need strong written and oral communication skills, experience with budget and development and administration, and ability to prepare statistical and narrative reports • Excellent ability to adapt to changing priorities and in adjusting work plans accordingly.

• Conflict resolution and facilitation skills; • Ability to work independently and as part of a team; • Ability to develop and work effectively in partnerships with government, business and the community; • Ability to respond to emergencies, sometimes at unusual hours (may include occasional evenings) BUSINESS EQUIPMENT AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS • The position will require a basic knowledge of the Windows/PC environment, electronic mail, general office equipment, fax and the adding machine; • Microsoft Office suite, including MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Financial management software, project management software.

EXPIERIENCE

Free movie event with a two storey outdoor movie screen Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs Lawn seating is FREE, however, we do ask for a non-perishable item for the local food bank as a donation Reserved clubhouse patio seating (limited availability)

Pasta buffet after 7pm Adults: $24.99 • Children (15 & under): $14.99 (plus tax & gratuity)

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WORK SETTING The work setting is the band office of the Akisqnuk First Nation TRANSPORTATION / TRAVEL INFORMATION The position may require occasional overnight travel, local travel to town, or travel to Akisqnuk housing units. This would require the employee to maintain working reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

Closing date: Friday July 22, 2016 at 4:30 p.m.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to: Brian Woodward Senior Administrative Officer 3050 Highway 93/95 Windermere, B.C. V0B 2L2 bwoodward@akisqnuk.org Fax (250) 342-9693 Thank you for your interest in applying for this position.

Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS

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

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

Friday, July 15th • Effusion Art Gallery Summer Creative Series featuring artist Lynne Harrison. Continues July 16th.

• 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Artym Gallery Client photos become artist Creations exhibition runs until July 21st.

• 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Junior Naturalist Program for children ages 6-12, runs July 1st through August 27th on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at Redstreak Campground Theatre. Cost $5 per child. Parents call 250-347-6525 to register. Drop-ins are also welcome!

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

• 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Pynelogs Art Show featuring Kyle MacDonald, Dale Hunt, Brenda Valerio and Gerry George. Show continues until July 24th.

• 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.

Visit radiumhotsprings.com for details.

• 6:30 p.m.: Steelhead Trout Dinner at Branch 71 Legion in Invermere. $17.50/person. Reservations Recommended.

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

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

Saturday, July 16th • Mr. & Mrs. Open Tournament. Couples golf tournament at Spur Valley Golf Resort. Call the pro shop at 250-347-6500 to register.

• Tim Horton’s Junior Golf Tournament at The Ridge course at Copper Point Golf Club. All kids ages 5 to 16 are eligible for the tournament. Parent volunteers will be needed. Call 250-341-3392 for details.

• BC Cup/Canada Cup Downhill Mountain Bike Race at Panorama, part of the Dunbar Summer Series and presented by Intense Cycles USA. Contact Stephen Exley at 403-473-3817, email stephenexley@shaw.ca or visit seracing.ca/#1. Race continues Sunday July 17th.

• 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: the BIG Book Sale at the Invermere Community Hall. Fundraiser for Friends of the Library.

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DAILY SPECIALS Wednesday Homemade Lasagna Soup or salad to start $17

Sunday

Curry Soup or salad to start

Monday

Thursday Famous Wings 10 –$9, 20 – $15. Best in the Valley

Large Pizza and a Pint or Pasta for $20

Friday Fish night

Tuesday

Saturday New York Steak Soup or Greek Salad and fries. $19

2 for 1 Pizza

Best Western Prestige Inn Radium Hot Springs tel: 250-347-2340 • fax: 250-347-2342

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

• 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Legion Market - Crafts, Baking, Home Based Businesses. BBQ with breakfast sandwiches, brats, burgers, more. Outside Branch 71.

Sunday, July 17th • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Fairmont Market at Fairmont Hot Springs. Every Sunday from July 10th to August 14th.

Monday, July 18th • Invermere Caregiver’s Support Group meets the 3rd Monday of each month. Contact facilitator Leanne Brooks at 250-341-5683 for more information.

• Black Star 5-day Art Workshops at Pynelogs from July 18th to 22nd. Call 250-342-6663.

• 1 - 3 p.m.: Brain Injury Support Group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at Columbia Garden Village. Contact Debbie for more info 250-344-5674.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: One Red Paperclip - a presentation by Kyle MacDonald at Pynelogs Art Gallery.

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

Tuesday, July 19th • 10 a.m.: Performer Magician David Leif as part of the Invermere Public Library’s Summer Reading Club. Free event for all ages. Hosted at Columbia Garden Village.

• 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Windermere Valley Museum’s Children’s Program for six to 10 years old.

Program runs every Tuesday until August 23rd. Visit windermerevalleymuseum.ca for details.

Wednesday, July 20th • 8 a.m.: Radium Hot Springs Sunrise Rotary meets for breakfast the 1st and 3rd 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 Centre.

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

Thursday, July 21st • 1 - 4 p.m.: Summer Reading Club at Invermere Library every Thursday to August 25th. Grades 1 to 5.

• 5 - 6 p.m.: Wine tasting in the FHSR 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.: Beach Party at Kinsmen Beach, every Thursday in July and August.

• 6:30 p.m.: Texas Hold Em’ Tournament at the Invermere Legion every Thursday. $35 buy in.

Friday, July 22nd • Invermere Ballfest, Slo-Pitch fundraising event at Invermere Crossroads organized by Invermere Lions Club with this year’s proceeds going to the Westside Legacy Trail. Visit ballfest.ca for details. Runs until July 24th.

• 18th Annual Bull Riding in the Rockies. Next to the Invermere Curling Centre. World professional bull riders followed by a family dance. Visit TheColumbiaValley.ca for details.

• Horizon Unlimited Mountain Madness. An offroad, competitive, motorcycle navigation challenge for teams of 2-4 bikes. Contact Trent Schumann at 403-270-0000, email trents@experienca.com, or visit horizonsunlimited.com/humm/humm-info. Runs until July 24th.

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July 15, 2016

Former Calgary Herald food editor will teach cooking class in valley

By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff

Saturday, July 23

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9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Downtown Invermere

From Pothole Park to 13th Street Horse Drawn Wagon Rides

Live Music Featuring SheberDean & The Postmistress Pancake Breakfast Farmers Market Push Cart Races, register on site Tipi in Pothole Park

Booth space for rent.

Email events@invermere.net

Cooking From Scratch, a cooking class run by Lara McCormack in Fairmont Hot Springs, will be getting a special guest for its upcoming class later this month. Former Calgary Herald food editor Gwendolyn Richards will be joining the evening class with 10 students.

Ms. Richards is well-known as a food writer, photographer and blogger, running the popular website www.patentandthepantry.com. In addition to guest appearances on cooking shows and other TV spots, her work has appeared in the Calgary Herald, Avenue Magazine and numerous other newspapers across the country.

Like many aspiring food connoisseurs, Ms. Richards’ earliest memories of cooking started when she was young, throwing things together.

“One of the earliest memories I have is my mum letting me come up with a baking creation that was nothing more than me mixing random things like eggs, sugar, flour and other odds and ends in a bowl — without measuring — and her baking it for me,” she said.

“It was awful. Thankfully, my baking skills are much better now.”

In searching for ideas for hosting the cooking class this summer, Ms. McCormack came across Ms. Richards’ cookbook, ‘Pucker—A Cookbook for Citrus Lovers,’ which she said she was able to write in just four months.

“Pucker had been bouncing around as an idea for several months before I actually got down to writing, so I had been mentally coming up with recipes already,” she said.

She contacted Ms. Richards about attending the class to be held on July 25th.

Despite the conventional food trend of a meat first diet, Ms. Richards said she expects food trends to change in the future.

“I think we’re going to see even more focus on vegetables, putting them more front and centre on the plate rather than a side show to a meat main attraction,” she said.

Those looking to sign up for the course can reserve their spot by calling 250-345-0008 for a price of $125 plus tax. The price includes recipes, handson cooking lessons along with dinner and the chance to meet new friends.

Client Photos Become Artist Creations Exhibition Friday July 15, 5-8pm with photographers in attendance.

38 paintings!

Exhibition continues until Thursday July 21 View all works online at

artymgallery.com

Photo by Norma Hansen Mixed Media painting by Natalie Chiasson

downtown Invermere ~ 250-342-7566 info@artymgallery.com

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 15

48 years of music festival attendance and counting

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Your Local

“Nine years in a row for all three days I was able to get in front row and this is a festival with 5,000 people.

It meant getting there and waiting in line at the earliest hours, every year getting there earlier than the last,� said Mr. Shoemaker.

It got to the point where people would line up at the gates for the show at 2 a.m. waiting for the gates to open at 9 a.m.

Taking his experiences into account, Mr. Shoemaker is committed to bringing the best to the Invermere MusicFest and is working on the organizing committee. “Our lineup is so varied and interesting this year, if people really put in a little bit of time investigating the bands we had, they’ll really see this is incredible value,� said Mr. Shoemaker.

With the past 48 years of festivals and countless amounts of concerts he’s attended, Mr. Shoemaker said he’s most looking forward to seeing De Bruces a Mi, a reggae band, perform at the Invermere MusicFest and adding another festival to his ongoing count.

By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff

Kent Shoemaker has been attending music festivals for over 48 years, often attending more than five a year — which means Mr. Shoemaker has attended over 100 festivals. To say live music is a passion for Mr. Shoemaker is an understatement — it’s a huge part of his life and now he’s hoping to bring that passion to younger generations. After seeing his first festival when he was in Grade 11 he began actively going to more and more over the years. “Newport Festival in 1968 was the first big festival I ever went to. This was considered to be the very first in North American, the very first big sized festival, because Woodstock was a year later,� said Mr. Shoemaker.

The tickets were $4.50 in advance or $5.50 at the gate. It was a festival with nine bands each day and for Mr. Shoemaker, it’s what got him hooked on live music. “Live music is the best thing there is because live music can contain magic. Where we all have songs in our life, that bring memories to us and sometimes those memories are of all sorts. They can bring happiness or they can bring sorrow. Magic only happens with a live performance, magic is this thing that goes on between musicians and the crowd,� Mr. Shoemaker said.

According to Shoemaker, music is one of the best things in life, everything is done — you just have to listen to what is happening. Being a festival connoisseur, he’s been to the Canmore Folk Festival nine years in a row, seeing familiar faces and always joining the race to get up close to the stage — a tradition that has become somewhat of a competition for ardent festival go- Kent Shoemaker, resident of the Columbia Valley, has been attending music festivals for 48 years now. ers.

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July 15, 2016

Soiree at the Museum

An evening filled with adventure, excitement, and great cuisine. The second annual Soiree en Blanc was held at the Windermere Valley Museum where attendees were asked to dress in all white. The dinner was served at 7:30 p.m. and was a choice of a meal prepared from one of three local restaurants. Some dinner guests opted to follow the Soiree en Blanc’s slow food recipes cooking meals with all local products. The Soiree en Blanc was an affair that drew in visitors from over the Rockies, with a bachelorette party and even a staff party.

Photos by Nikki Fredrikson

July 15, 2016

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 17

Moonlight movie night event returns is The Peanuts Movie and will start at 9:45 p.m. when it's dark enough outside. Organizers are even offering free popcorn and cotton candy for those attending the movie night.

“We'll have concession tables with your standard candy, chips, pop then we'll also have a selection of alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Then we'll also have our food truck out serving fries, poutine, and pulled pork poutine,” said Ms. Dick.

According to Ms. Dick The Moonlight Movie at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is an effort to provide a fun family activity for locals and Resort guests as well as support for a local business-Celestial Cinemas.

This event is a once-a-summer movie night so make sure you get to Mountainside Golf course early to secure your spot.

By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff With August long weekend approaching finding family friendly events everyone can enjoy can be a challenge. Look no further; the Moonlight Movie night returns to Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Sunday, July 31st to bring family fun to the community.

“It's going to be our second year in the row however last year we got rained out, unfortunately. So we're super excited to actually be able to host it outside this year, it's going to be outside at Mountainside Golf course on the lawn,” said Marketing Coordinator for Fairmont Hot Springs Rachel Dick.

The event is a once-a-summer opportunity for the public and guests of the resort to come out and enjoy a free summer event. The movie

Summit Youth Centre prepares for Jail and Bail Submitted by Summit Youth Centre During Valley Appreciation Days on Saturday, July 23rd, the Summit Youth Centre will be arresting the citizens of the Columbia Valley — for a good cause. For the second annual Jail n’ Bail fundraiser, community members who have signed up to be arrested will be thrown in the handmade jail cell until their bail, a minimum of $250, has been made (or their 15 minutes is up). Currently, those who are being arrested for being too awesome are — Doug Clovechok, Jaye Milley, Sherry Doerr, Al Miller, Tara Woods, and Francois Mazerolle The Summit Youth Centre has been providing a safe, fun space for youth ages 12-18 since 1992. They offer drop-in time, a cooking program, free healthy snacks, graphic design programs, gym

nights, swimming nights, board games, music lessons, art workshops, employment help, and much more, all free-of-cost to youth.

There are four ways that you can get involved in the fundraiser — sign-up to be arrested on the charges of being too awesome, and raise a minimum of $250; buy a warrant to arrest someone you know (for $250); donate to someone’s bail or give a general donation through the website listed below; or volunteer for the day of the fundraiser – strong, fun people are needed.

Online donations can be made here: https:// www.canadahelps.org/dn/27634 To sign-up, or for more information, please contact Tara Woods at 250-342-3033, or summit. centre@gmail.com.

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July 15, 2016

YOUR MONEY

Which type is your financial advisor?

Some investors would argue that fees matter all the time, which is correct, but only to a point. While fees should not be ignored, there are times when investors should watch fees very closely, and times to simply ensure fees are no higher than average. This week’s article will identify four times when investors should pay particular attention to fees.

When indexing Indexing most commonly refers to buying an investment product whose underlying assets closely track, or replicate, the performance of a specific financial index. For example, the S&P/TSX 60 index contains the largest 60 companies traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). Investors wanting to “own” the TSX 60 index have two options: they can buy each of the stocks in the exact proportion they are owned by the index, or they can buy a product that mirrors the index, such as an index mutual fund or exchangetraded fund (ETF).

In this case, it makes sense to buy the product with the lower fee. If choices A and B are virtually identical, why pay more than you have to?

When buying low-risk bonds When buying low-risk fixed income investments, such as Government of Canada bonds, investors should be especially cognizant of fees. In a low interest

rate environment, fees on these types of investments can eat up too much of one’s returns. Plus, as Government of Canada bonds are risk-free, the absence of any risk premium often negates the need for a mutual fund or other managed product to buy them on behalf of investors.

Consider buying these bonds individually, or through an ETF. Some investors may also prefer to use GICs in place of domestic government bonds, as they are even cheaper to buy and generally pay higher interest rates.

When comparing apples to apples Trying to decide between two very similar investments but one costs less? Barring any major fundamental differences in the way the products are structured, it makes sense to buy the cheaper one. For example, when choosing between two investments with similar mandates and holdings, the cheaper investment is often the better option.

Some investments may look the same but are fundamentally different. Because of this, it’s important to use caution when making comparisons. Consider two global equity investments: one is an ETF that mirrors the MCSI World Index and charges a 0.5 per cent fee, and the other is an actively managed Global Value mutual fund with a 2.5 per cent fee. While it may be tempting to choose the ETF without further consid-

eration, it’s important to understand that these investments are apples and oranges, and comparing them is nonsensical.

When the markets are hot During times when the stock markets are rising precipitously, paying attention to fees is important.

For example, during the 2008 financial crisis, the broader stock markets fell about 50 per cent, bottoming out on March 9, 2009.

From that point forward, aside from a couple short correction periods, the stock markets moved generally upwards until 2015.

Throughout this period, simply “owning the market”, or indexing, was all the average investor needed to do to earn a healthy rate of return. Buying a low cost product to do so made the most sense, as it preserved more returns for the investor.

The opposite is true when markets are volatile.

Because index products own at least the major components in a particular index, they take on all the risk of the index.

For example, the iShares S&P/TSX 60 index ETF will rise and fall in tandem with the S&P/TSX 60 index. This is welcome during good times, but can be excruciating during bad times.

Next week’s article will focus on times when fees matter less: how to identify those times and opportunities, and why it matters.

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Focusing your lens

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etaphysical usings

By Tammy Stehr Pioneer Columnist

Tammy does spiritual counselling and healing through Reiki, Transformational and Alchemic techniques. She is finishing her Bachelor of Metaphysical Sciences and plans to do a Master’s in the near future.

Contact her at tammystehr@gmail.com.

In the movie industry they used to have what was called the focus puller. He was the one who focused the camera lens as they recorded film. He had to be good at it or he wouldn’t have a job. Pulling focus is also very important in regards to life. What you focus on will expand every time, without exception.

It may seem unbelievable that we create our lives and what we experience in them, but it is very real. Wouldn’t we all say? “I would not choose such things to happen to me, I did not choose that!”

But we are choosing, through our focus on something of a similar vibration. Even if it is to make sure, with worry, that we do not get that thing. The focus is still on that thing.

Have you ever noticed when you are having a bad day, the more you think of all the bad things that could happen, the more things go wrong? Have you ever tried on one of those days, to focus on all the good things you have and change it up? Focus is a powerful thing that en-

gages the Law of Attraction and attracts things to you that match vibration.

Everything vibrates, and things that vibrate at the same frequency are attracted. Whether things are on one side of the spectrum or the other is of no consequence, they will still be attracted to one another. The Law of Attraction dictates that like attracts like. That attraction can happen really quickly though, when strong focus and deep emotional feeling are added to the mixture.

Try this — spend five minutes a day visualizing something small you would like, let’s say receiving a cup of coffee from somebody. It must be something that is believable to you, or you will never allow it for yourself. The cup of coffee may come very quickly or it may take some time. That may depend on your beliefs and how worthy you feel to receive. It will happen however when the balance of belief and focused thought are consistently present.

What I am suggesting is to spend your time focusing on what you appreciate. Occupy your mind with things that you are grateful for and hold those thoughts for as long as you can. Perhaps you practice this already but you are feeling frustrated.

Here is what it comes down to; predominant thoughts of gratitude, faith and worthiness must occur to see a really prosperous outcome. If only one third of the time you are in appreciation vibration then one third of your experience will be something you appreciate.

What are you focusing at?

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HERE TO SERVE YOU SERVICES

SERVICES

THE VALLEY’S LARGEST WINDOW COVERINGS SHOWROOM

Visit our showroom!

• Roller Shades • Roman Shades • Cellular Shades

Quality cabinets manufactured locally

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• Pleated Shades • Horizontal Blinds • Shutters

• Vertical Blinds • Automation • Residential & Commercial

Come visit our showroom,

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SOLUTIONS FOR THE VACATION HOME OWNER SINCE 2006

YEARS EXPERIENCE

Keep your local companies alive. Why go to Golden when you can get your tree services right here in Invermere!

• House Checking • Complications • Details

Please call Steve ~ a real local you can trust! 250-342-1791 Sales ~ Service ~ Installation

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David Matheson

Call for your FREE consultation and estimate

Owner

250-342-5151

selkirkapplrepair@hotmail.com

Patryk Jagiello STAIN/LACQUER/PAINT INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

Hourly or Contract Rates Available

patco_dev@shaw.ca

in Calgary since 2002 in Invermere since 2004

Patco Developments Ltd. PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS

Commercial – Residential Installation – Maintenance – Repairs

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

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

WETT Certified

(250) 270-0345 (403) 870-7558

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• Excavator • Mini-Excavator • Bobcats • Dump Truck • Compaction Equipment • Street Sweeping • Underground Services • Site Prep • Road Building • Land Clearing • Landscaping • Basements

Trevor Hayward (Owner/Operator)

250-342-5800

Visit our showroom!

INTERIORS

Beat the heat.

We offer a full range of window coverings

Tammy Heisler 250-342-6264 335 Third Ave, Invermere, B.C.

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HERE TO SERVE YOU SERVICES

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● Soffits

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● Leak Investigation

● Deck Building & Repairing

● Renovations

● New Windows

● Repairs

250.308.6595 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL

lmec@telus.net

UPHOLSTERY

Golden Upholstery

Serving the Columbia Valley

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

Chris Jones

Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C. 250-345-6231 or 250-688-1325 chris.filterit@hotmail.com • www.filterit.ca

A family business since 1960 • Residential/Commercial • Recreational Vehicle • Blinds/Roller Shades and More

Patrick Parent 250-439-8074

goldenupholstery1960@gmail.com Box 53, Brisco, B.C. V0A 1B0

Serving the Columbia Valley and beyond.

Kootenay Cribbing, Ltd.

Julie

Established 1976

JOHN WOOD DURAFORM SYSTEM

THE FOUNDATION CONTRACTOR OF CHOICE

455 Borden St., Athalmer Box 181 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

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

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

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• Custom Sewing & Repairs • Materials & Supplies • Household • Aircraft • Marine ~ tonneau covers ~ interiors • Seats ~ heavy equipment ~ snowmobile ~ ATV ~ motorcycle ~ sea doo ~ automotive ~ indoor & outdoor furniture

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

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Bruce Dehart 250.347.9803 or 250.342.5357

LANDSCAPING

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

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

1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

250-342-6612

LANDSCAPING

Landscaping & Design • TruckingLandscaping • Excavating & Design • Trucking • Civil Earthworks• Excavating

• Civil Earthworks

Quality not quantity!

Sue Coy

250-341-5353 sdcoy@shaw.ca

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HERE TO SERVE YOU LANDSCAPING

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Irrigation Systems, Repairs & New Installation Paving Stone Patios, Driveways & Retaining Walls …and much more 250-688-1229 oasisirrigation@hotmail.com

CONTRACTING

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250-341-7204 250-342-7517

New Home Construction

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

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tions, fram home renova

CONTRACTING

Will Feissel

Contractor valleyframing@hotmail.ca

Scott Wilisky

stwcarpentry@live.ca • cell 250 270 0745

SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

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

WINDERMERE 250-342-6805

Phil Bibby

Scott Postlethwaite

Journeyman Carpenter

250.341.1995 philbibby@live.ca New Homes • Custom Builds • Renovations Big Or Small

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FAIRMONT RIDGE RENOVATION

Doors Windows Flooring Painting/ Interior/Exterior • Kitchen Renovations

250-342-5682

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

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

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

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

Dale Elliott Contracting • •

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

250-341-1182

Box 424, Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0

Serving the Columbia Valley

www.cabincare.ca

250-341-7098 Invermere, B.C.

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Renovations Decks Finishing Interior/Exterior Painting David Gulbe Mike Bernicot

Free Estimates

Residential, Commercial Electric Furnace and Hot Water Tank Repair and Service For All Your Electrical Needs invermereelectric@gmail.com

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

JOURNEYMAN RED SEAL WELDER

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Hank Pronk House Lifting, leveling and moving Foundation repairs and replacement

Call today for estimate 250-342-1292 hankpronk@live.ca

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Congratulations Grads College of the Rockies celebrating the graduation of students from the Older Workers Program. The program is available to Columbia Valley residents aged 55 to 64 that are unemployed and legally entitled to work in Canada.

Students in the Older Workers program gain the skills and resources needed to re-enter the workforce, receive a weekly allowance, group training and individual training. The next program runs September 6th - December 8th. Starting from the bottom left: Barry Moore, Lionel Graveline, Jennifer Swan, Nicole Morgan, Laurie Klassen, Carolyn Kurtz, Kathy Maurer, Lina McLaughlin and Dan Murphy celebrate the older workers graduation. All graduates of the program are pictured with a rose.

Photo by Nikki Fredrikson

HERE TO SERVE YOU CONCRETE

SPECIAL OFFER

Purchase 1 metre of concrete and receive 1 metre of Birdseye aggregate (1/4”washed rock) (Used as decorative rock, backfill and bedding)

FREE!

Value $18.75/m or $12.50/tonne. Pickup at Skandia (trucking extra)

1756 Hwy 93/95 Windermere B.C.

CARPET CLEANING

Skandia I N P U R S U I T O F Concrete EXCELLENCE • Manufactures & suppliers of quality • Environmentally responsible concrete & gravel products • Steamed aggregate beds for top • Experience, professional operators quality year round concrete supply and the right equipment to get your • We stand behind our service, job done quality and products • Serving the valley for over 30 years

Office: 250-342-6500 • Batch plant: 250-342-2812 • Toll Free: 1-888-341-2221

Residential & Commercial Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Bus: 250-342-9692

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Cell: 250-342-5241

Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K4

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

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READY MIX CONCRETE Concrete Pump • Sand & Gravel Heavy Equipment Rentals • Crane Service Proudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years

For competitive prices and prompt service, call: 250-342-3268 (plant) 250-342-6767 (office) • Ready Mix Concrete • Commercial concrete sealer • Concrete Pumping retarder for exposed • Over 50 colours available aggregate and in stock • DELIVERED ON TIME • Concrete stamps for rent at a fair price • Full range of coloured release • Full range of sand and agents for stamping gravel products.

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

Got an entertainment, sports or news tip? Give us a call! 250-341-6299

Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Specialists Truck Mounted System • Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed

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Toll Free: 877-342-3052

Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 odysseyrestoration@telus.net

INSURANCE

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Pioneer Classifieds

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

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES

LOST AND FOUND

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

Sat. July 16th, 9 a.m. Baby items, children’s clothes and misc. 855 Timbermont Road, Timber Ridge.

Yard Sale: Saturday, July 16th, 10 a.m.

- 3 p.m., 5829 Highway 95, Edgewater.

Household items, Pinwheel crystal, western purses, horse tack, Sportspal canoe, books, chainsaw, outdoor items, and much more.

Found: A walkie talkie at the Invermere Barber Shop. Call 250409-4348 to identify and claim.

A huge CHEERS to the local businesses participating in the composting program put on by Groundswell and the RDEK. Way to do the green thing! Rocky River Grill, Fuze, Fubuki Sushi and Gerry’s Gelati; you’re all doing great! This customer has noticed! Another cheers to businesses composting with local farmers; any waste that’s out of the landfill is a good thing in my books.

Cheers to everyone who helped out at the Invermere Library’s block party celebration. Very much appreciated Helen, Mary, Sheryl, Pat, Madison, Evan, Meighan, Siobhan, and Leigh for volunteering at our stations. Cheers as well to Ginny and Bob for building all the games and Blair, Sidney, and Kelsey for the great decorating. And a final Cheers to the Small Town Dirt Bags for coming to perform for us--you made our evening complete!

Jeers to the neighbour cutting his lawn at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. Not only did you start at 7:30 a.m., but when all your neighbours thought you were finally finished, you started up again......4 times! Common courtesy and the unwritten good neighbour rule says wait until at least 9:00. Just because you CAN doesn’t mean you SHOULD.

Cheers to the crew at Home Hardware for always being so helpful and supportive of community events. The popcorn machine was a huge hit at the Invermere Library’s block party.

JEERS to the motorcycles who were hogging the centerline to intimidate local traffic, who blew the stop sign by Laird by the dozen, and who would not let me down 10th Avenue when they had a stop and I had the right of way.

Fri. evenings July 15th, 22nd, 29th, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Margo’s place 4930 Wolfenden Rd. Brisco.

New stuff every week. Down sizing.

Sidewalk Sale in Fairmont 10 a.m.

- 5 p.m. Fri. and Sat., up to 60% off! Purple Cow Gift Shop, home of Daisy-Mae! Tools, paint, sporting and household items. Sat. July 16th, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 230 Laurier St. in front of Valley Spas.

Garage Sale Sun. July 17th at noon - 3 p.m. 1536 10th St. Invermere.

Household items, power tools, art supplies, deck furniture, jewelry and so much more. 1304 13th Ave. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat July 16th and Sun July 17th.

LOST AND FOUND Found: Cat in Panorama June 25/16. Female, pure black longhair with gold eyes. About 2 yrs. old?

Very friendly. Call ICAN at 250-3417888.

S OBITUARY S Garry Nault

April 25, 1947 – June 30, 2016 It is with great sadness that the family of Garry Nault announces his passing in Calgary, after a brief illness.

Garry was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. He was involved in the painting business all of his life, working in Edmonton, Calgary and in the Windermere Valley. He loved camping, fishing, golfing, nature and animals. He enjoyed an active social life and liked to travel to the United States. Garry was pre-deceased by his father Bill Nault, mother Josephine Sinclair, brother Willie Nault and sister Cheryl Abellan.

He is survived by his brother Gerry Nault (Liz), sister Carol Akins and brother Randy (Sherry) and numerous cousins, aunts & uncles. Garry loved his nieces and nephews: Will Nault, his wife Carol and their sons Travis & Sean; Terri & Rob Spear and her son Chris; Jennifer & Wayne, and her children Bryan and Danielle; William Akins (Anchal) and his son Calob; Melissa & Matthew Tecks and their sons Lucas and Mason; Ryan Nault. Garry had a special group of friends in Radium that he enjoyed spending his time with. Randy and Sherry are grateful for the loving and caring support of: Carol & Lorenz, Pam & Arnold, Curtis & Miriam, Pam & Alex, Becky & Bill, Joe Wassing, Garry’s neighbor Erv, Dennis & Gwen, and many others. Cremation care of Choice Memorial. Pictures and comments may be viewed or added at: www.choicememorial.com. Search: Garry Nault.

At Garry’s request there will be no service. A memorial will take place in August. If you wish to be notified of the date and place, please email sherry@pumpworks.ca.

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 250342-2424. Columbia United AA, Invermere: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the BC Service Building, South End – 624 4th St., Invermere. Radium Friendship Group: Friday at the Catholic Church, East Side of Main St. With the exception of Tuesday, all meetings are open.

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

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to the great gal at the Radium Mill who returned my folder of private information accidently left in a public place.

There are wonderful, honest people out there! Much appreciated!

Big Cheers to all the good natured and wonderful people who work behind the scenes, contributing in doing so for over 50% to the good flow and reputation of any business, restaurant or CAFÉS. Huge Cheers to all the wonderful folks that hosted the kids camp at the Alliance Church for helping our children and grandchildren. Enjoy a great summer, give yourselves a huge pat on the back. Much appreciated!

JEERS JEERS JEERS to the person or persons stealing lawn lights from property owners in Valley’s Edge Resort in Edgewater. You might think that it’s fun for you but not to the owners that take Pride in their properties.

CHEERS & JEERS

Cheers to Andrew at Syndicate Boardshop for his assistance.

Cheers to John and Donna Zedic for their organizational and scoring prowess for this year’s Tunnacliffe interclub competition.

Sponsored by

Cheers to the nicely mown garden at Pynelogs. Where did my Adirondack chairs go?

Cheers to the Alliance Church for the recent Kids Camp July 4th – 8th. Camp Quest was super great, kids had a blast with games, crafts, songs and Story Cave. Jesus is the way: Follow Him!! Cheers to Ryan and all the staff at OK Tire for excellent customer service.

Cheers to my three rescuers when I was stuck in the ditch by Laird School. No fool like an old fool!

A great BIG CHEER to the 2nd Winds musicians playing a wide selection of music, instruments, and songs for the residents and staff at Columbia House on Thursday July 7th. You are all welcome to come back and play for us anytime!

A fantastic performance we all thoroughly enjoyed!.

Cheers to Lori at Sign Artists for always being so generous in her support of the Invermere Public Library. You are a gem!

Cheers to Max Helmer for the safety station for her bike.

Cheers to Robyn Oliver, the helmet winner at the Columbia Valley garage sale.

Jeers to wannabeards.

Cheers to the staff at the Fairmont Mountainside Golf Course for providing an exceptional venue for this year’s Tunnacliffe interclub competition. An additional Cheers to Tom Altmann and his staff for having the golf course, especially the greens, in perfect shape for the event.

Cheers to the friendly people in the valley!

Jeers to the constant Invermereian BAH HUMBUGERS who complain about a neighbor’s yard lights shining in their windows or dogs swimming at the lake.... REALLY!!!!

Has your glass been HALF EMPTY all your life? Do you even understand that rhetorical question? Quit being so cranky.

Cheers to Lawrence from Fish and Wildlife for the eagle rescue on his own time! Hope you have a good holiday.

Cheers to Bundy and Barb for the amazing hospitality and a fantastic tour of the Kootenays. You know who you are!

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CHEERS & JEERS

COMMERCIAL SPACE

HOUSE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

A huge Cheers to everyone from the grade 6/7 class of Edgewater Elementary who helped us reach our goal of fundraising $14,000 so we could travel to Victoria and Hornby Island for your year end trip. Special Cheers to The Capital For Kids Program, the Canadian Wildlife Federation, the Rotary Club of Radium Hot Springs, and the Kinsmen Club of the Windermere Valley for their generous contributions. The support from this valley is incredible!

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.

In Invermere, 3 bdrm, duplex completely refurbished in 2015.

7 appl, 3 bath, private drive, N/S, N/P, lease, D.D. Available Aug 1/16. $1,250/mo + utilities. 250-3416096.

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.

The Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley would like to Cheers Joe Lucas and his great photo of the Canada Day Fireworks and Cheers to all who donated to the fireworks.

We are working on a bigger show next year for Canada’s 150th.

Cheers to Cathy, Chuck, and the amazing staff at Fire’d up Breakfast and Burgers for hosting the Radium Fire Department’s annual Stampede Pancake Breakfast. Your generosity and dedication to the Radium Volunteer Fire Department is truly appreciated. Cheers also to Roberta Hall, Mike Gray, Lauren Logan and the volunteer firemen for helping the event run smoothly.

Cheers to Lauren Logan! You may not be a Radium Volunteer Fireman, but you are always ready and willing to help the department with many of their community events. Cheers for being such a great volunteer and a supportive member of the department. Much appreciated!

Cheers to John Wolfe Construction for their continued support of Edgewater Elementary School.

STORAGE NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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

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

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

SUITE FOR RENT

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

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

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

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

Juniper Heights newly renovated large 1-bdrm walkout suite. N/S, N/P, W/D, storage. $850/mo + half hydro. Available Aug. 1st.

References. 250-341-7472.

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

Available immediately Call 250342-6790.

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

References please. 250-342-3790.

Basement Suite for rent August 1st, 2016. 1250 sq. ft. 2-bdrm, laundry, dishwasher, heated floors, 9’ ceilings, lots of light, close to schools, pets considered. Kids welcome. References required. $975/mo. utilities included. Long term available. Call 250-409-5253.

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

BAVIN GLASSWORKS Artwalk Friday, July 15th Featuring “Smarty Pants” Live from 2 - 4pm!

Bill Cropper and Kurt Reichel at Bavin Glassworks 4884A Athalmer Rd, Invermere bavingl@telus.net or 250-342-6816

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

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

403-617-9217.

Bright, furnished Radium condo available immediately, long term. $750 plus hydro, includes wifi, cable. N/S, pet negotiable. Email flakeharold@gmail.com or text 403-896-3948.

NOTICE

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 22nd between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays. The road will be open prior to 8 a.m. and after 4 p.m. each day and will be open all day on weekends.

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE

Rockies West Realty

Must Sell! 2.6 acres parcel, beautiful view, excellent well. Make an offer, Tel. 250-346-3310 after 6 p.m.

492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC

Village of Radium Hot Springs

Request for Proposal (RFP) Wildfire Operational Treatment – Block 2 The Village of Radium Hot Springs invites Proposal submissions from qualified Companies / Individuals for: Management and Implementation of Interface Fire Fuel Reduction Treatment.

The Request for Proposal will be evaluated based on experience and success in implementation and full scope management of Interface fire fuel reduction treatments, specifically management strategies and requirements related to the UBCM Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative grant funding for Community Wildfire Fuel Reduction.

The approved funding for approximately 40 hectares net area is confirmed and the Operational Treatment may commence in August/September 2016. The project must be fully complete prior to July 11, 2017.

Project information can be obtained by contacting Arne Dohlen at 250-347-6455, arne.dohlen@radiumhotsprings.ca or at the Village office, 4836 Radium Boulevard, Radium Hot Springs, B.C. during regular business hours 8:30am to 4:30 pm.

Sealed proposals marked “Wildfire Operational Treatment – Block 2” will be received up to 2:00 pm MDT, August 5, 2016

Independently Owned and Operated

toll free: 1.877.342.3427 cell: 250.342.1671

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kim@rockieswest.com www.kimcollens.com

Recipe Of The Week COWBOY RIB EYE STEAKS 2 tsp Brown Sugar, packed 1 tsp Paprika 1 tsp Chili Powder

½ tsp Salt ¼ tsp ground Pepper 1 tsp fine-ground Coffee Beans 2 Rib Eye Grilling Steaks

In a bowl, mix brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, coffee, salt and pepper; rub all over steaks.

Let stand for 15 minutes.

Place on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and grill, turning once, until medium-rare, 8 to 10 minutes.

Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Home Of The Week

There will be no public opening of this request for proposal.

The Village of Radium Hot Springs reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or accept the proposal deemed most favorable in the interest of the municipality.

Arne Dohlen, Director of Planning & Development Services Village of Radium Hot Springs PO Box 340 Radium Hot Springs, BC

Home on the Ridge!

Beautiful town home condo is finished on 3 levels with an oversized West deck for loads of sunshine. Fully furnished, hardwood floors and on-site amenities the family will love.

$225,000

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LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE

MISC FOR SALE

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.

HOUSE FOR SALE 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.

July 15, 2016

MISC FOR SALE

FIREWOOD

Jonsered 70E chainsaw 20in bar 3/8in chain $225 well-maintained; ~100m kink-free 3/8 steel cable and Willcock winch $175 winch needs work. invfuta@yahoo.ca or 250-342-9337.

Support Rockies Hockey firewood.

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

Chest freezer 20 cubic feet, Beaumark. $40. Near Windermere, 403-506-7158.

250 US gallon tanks for sale.

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

Three man tube and rope.

Windsurfer with two sails, a beginner’s sail and high wind sail.

Parasail with 300 ft. rope. Slalom ski. Mountain bike. 403-701-3344.

Located in Windermere.

2007 kx85 two stroke dirt bike with monster decal kit, fmf fatty pipe, new chain and sprockets and rear tire, fast bike runs good. Call or text 250-341-5216 for more information.

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

1984 24 ft. travel trailer, $2000 O.B.O. 800 sq. ft. Repurposed hardwood. 9 x 12 area rug. Maytag Laundry. New chainsaw. 403-6183389.

2015 Tacoma silver 6’ cab high canopy w/Yakima rails/boat rack, $1400. 2012 Jeep soft top, like new, $800. 4 Jeep stock rims w/stud snow tires, 254/70/17, $1600. 250342-1078.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 1994 Chevy Silverado 2500, seats 6, 8 ft. box, all power equipped.

243,500 kilometers. Call Brian 250342-5524 or 250-270-0395. $3000.

RV FOR SALE Older 24.5 ft. Travelaire 5th wheel, one owner, non-smokers.

Completely self contained, 3 way fridge, 4 burner stove w/oven, awning, roof air-vent protection covers, extra installed heater which does not run off batteries, roof installed solar panel, batteries and 5th wheel hitch. asking $4000 O.B.O. Call 250-342-6402.

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.

SERVICES Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning

Environmentally friendly products.

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

Shannon’s Blinds & Designs Thank you for your votes - Best of Business Awards! We are grateful and appreciative of your support and loyalty.

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

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

SERVICES

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

250-342-5102 TERESA ROGAL is back cutting hair and stronger than ever! Whiskey in a Teacup Salon is now open for business. I offer a a full hair service salon for men and women and children are welcome! My specialty is listening to your hair needs, with creative confidence I will update your look! Flexible hours to fit your schedule and mine! Call or text for an appt 250-688-0388 .

AJ Siding and Eavestrough Serving the Columbia Valley since 1993.

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

For a Free Estimate, call Joe at 250342-7177.

Offering to do handyman work, all odd jobs. Clean out your garage, fix-ups and repairs, professional carpentry and painting. Call 250341-2154.

HELP WANTED Gas Plus in Radium is looking for a F/T mechanic. Apply within or call 250-290-0170.

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.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is looking for fun and enthusiastic individuals to fill positions as servers, cooks, dishwashers and hosts. We are hiring for full-time seasonal staff and would love to take a look at your resume.

All interested applicants please contact Kevin Smith at ksmith@ fhsr.com.

HELP WANTED Wanted 2 F/T Restaurant Cooks, Rocky River Grill, 8888 Arrow Road, Invermere, B.C. Permanent, F/T shifts, overtime, weekends, days and evenings, $16/hour for 40 hours per week. Overtime after 40 hours. Minimum several years experience and completion of Secondary School.

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

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

Admin/Reception Position: A busy hearing clinic is looking for a part-time admin/reception clerk, 4 days per week. Duties include greeting clients, answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, filing, taking payments, billing, etc.

Must be friendly and have excellent phone manners. Please forward all resumes to connie@hearingloss.ca.

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

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.

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

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

July 15, 2016

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 27 Akisqnuk First Nation

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (EDO) REPORTS TO: Senior Administrative Officer (SAO) PURPOSE of the POSITION: The Community Economic Development Officer leads the Akisqnuk First Nation’s economic aspirations of being economically self-reliant and having sustainable employment. The EDO plays a key role in supporting current businesses, exploring business opportunities, and attracting new businesses in a First Nation Community. The EDO looks for ways to leverage the tourism and other local and regional economic activities. The EDO is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating and implementing economic development policies, strategies, and initiatives that improve the community, socioeconomic, and business development for the Akisqnuk First Nation.

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KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Administrative ■■ Carry-out administrative responsibilities as required such as policy development, reporting, etc ■■ Assist in the annual budget preparation and maintenance for economic development, monitor expenditures, analyze costs and ensure expenditures are within annual authorized limits.

2. Strategic Planning ■■ Facilitate the development of long and short term economic strategic plans that include clear goals, strategies and performance measures.

■■ Lead the implementation of the developed strategies through the development of an annual work plan that identifies priorities and timelines.

3. Advocacy ■■ Advocate (as appropriate) on behalf of the Akisqnuk Band and Band member businesses on a local, regional and provincial basis.

■■ Develop relationships with industry and sectors that would support Akisqnuk economic development goals and objective.

4. Business Development ■■ Support the Band and Band member businesses in developing capacity to respond to economic opportunities.

■■ Secure funding/financing for Band economic activities and programs.

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5. Research ■■ Remain current with relevant laws, regulations, covenants, policies, trends, etc,.

■■ Identify and remain current with funding/financing opportunities or partnerships available to further the economic development goals/initiatives of the community.

■■ Identify and analyze information that could have significant economic impact on the community and its members.

■■ Implement systems required for effective collection and analysis of relevant economic data.

■■ Develop and maintain inventory of related resources and contacts.

6. Support ■■ Provide advice and guidance to leadership and membership about economic development and business management.

■■ Prepare and assist with business and feasibility plans.

■■ Provide support in achieving strategic planning goals.

7. Partnerships ■■ Represent the AFN in regard to Nation, provincial and regional economic forums, boards and committees as appointed or directed by the SAO. ■■ Seek strategic partnerships, joint ventures or other such relationships that will facilitate the achievement of AFN economic strategic plans.

8. Inter-departmental ■■ Work with appropriate Nation and Band departments to inventory the skill and education level of Band members to know what skills are available and what skills need to be developed to maximize participation in economic opportunities.

■■ Work with appropriate Nation and Band departments in land development in a culturally appropriate manner.

9. Branding and Marketing ■■ Develop branding and marketing strategies for AFN. ■■ Ensure that Band economic activities are aligned with community branding efforts and marketing.

14 HOUR

$

SEASONAL HOUSEKEEPERS PLUS summer retention bonus!

work during the summer /during the day.

Experience not necessary, perfect for college students.

Please apply with resume to the Front Desk 8888 Arrow Rd or fax 250 342 8889.

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10. Communication ■■ Attend community and council meetings to provide updates or information as needed and/or requested.

■■ Make regular contributions to the Band newsletter relevant to economic development.

11. Qualifications ■■ Minimum 4 year degree in business administration.

■■ Economic Development Certificate or designation.

■■ Minimum of three (3) years of related experience with demonstrated background in economic development including marketing and business development.

■■ Demonstrated experience in project management, business research, report writing, problem solving, public speaking and public relations.

Competencies ■■ Strong inter-personal skills.

■■ Previous experience working with and within First Nations communities.

■■ Ability to think and act strategically as well as foster a positive productive work environment.

■■ Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office applications, the internet and all social media.

■■ Valid BC driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

■■ Available to work flexible hours when required.

Closing date: Friday July 22, 2016 at 4:30 p.m.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to: Brian Woodward Senior Administrative Officer 3050 Highway 93/95 Windermere, B.C. V0B 2L2 bwoodward@akisqnuk.org Fax (250) 342-9693 Thank you for your interest in applying for this position.

Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Rotary Retreat Submitted by Rotary Club of Radium Hot Springs On Saturday, June 25th the three Rotary clubs of the Columbia Valley (Golden, Radium Hot Springs and Invermere) and a number of Rotary dignitaries including incoming district governor Kees van der Pol came together to learn more about each other, Rotary International and to vision joint projects for the future. It was a wonderful day held at the Radium Golf Course.

It was announced earlier in the day that Rotary is close to eradicating polio from the planet, a goal that was set by Rotarians in 1985.

Just 30 years later, in the first half of 2015, 40 cases were reported worldwide. A country is declared polio free when there has not been a new case in three years. To date in 2016 there are 16 new cases in the two

remaining countries where polio is hanging on…Pakistan and Afghanistan.

We are winning this war. Rotary is working tirelessly to immunize individuals in these two countries against this debilitating disease.

Closer to home all three Rotary clubs are having fun working to create better communities for us all. The three clubs are looking forward to working together and continuing to serve the communities of the Columbia Valley and beyond with programs like the life kit, the rotary trails, the community garden and parks, the sponsorships, bursaries, and youth programs. We believe in investing in our communities and in having fun doing it.

To learn more contact a Rotarian or better yet, join us for a meeting. For more information (in Invermere) please visit our THIS CLOSE - Past president of Radium Rotary, Dale Shudra, president of Golden Rotary, website invermererotary.org, (in Radium), Michele Lapointe, president of Radium Rotary, Maria Kliavkoff, and president of Invermere please visit our facebook page Rotary of Radium Hot Springs or call 250-347-2110, or Rotary, Darrell Smith celebrate that we are “this close” to finding a cure for polio.

Photo Submitted (in Golden), please visit our website rotaryclubofgolden.org.

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Donation Made

The Westside Legacy Trail received a donation of $9,410 for the trail from Copper Point Golf Club. The donation was made on Thursday, July 7th outside the clubhouse. From left to right: Mark Halwa, executive director of the Westside Legacy Trail, Brian Schaal, Copper Point Golf Course general manager, and Scott McClain, head professional at Copper Point Golf Course.

Photo by Eric Elliott

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NOTICE TO RADIUM HOT SPRINGS WATER USERS The Village of Radium Hot Springs will commence hydrant flushing in Radium Hot Springs beginning July 25th through to August 5th, 2016.

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

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

Ken McDonell, Public Works Superintendent

Faye Tomalty Celebration of Life The Tomalty Family would like to invite Faye’s friends to join her family for an informal afternoon in her yard at 1704 2nd Ave. Please feel free to drop by at any time between the hours of 2:00 and 4:00 pm on Saturday July 23rd. There will be no formal service, just an opportunity to share thoughts, memories and pictures with friends. The family also wishes to sincerely thank everyone for their support and care during these most difficult times.

The family of Helen Bradbury who passed away June 21, 2016 in Invermere would like to thank the incredible medical community of Invermere for their outstanding quality of care over the last 5 years. Particularly in our thoughts are Dr. G. Mannheimer and all staff at the Invermere Medical Centre, the Emergency Room and unit staff of our hospital, the Columbia House and HomeCare Angels and the paramedic staff of the ambulance services.

John, Sherry, Carol and families.

Our valley is a great place to live!

In the event of a Canada Post strike we will be unable to deliver your newspaper to you.

Please drop by our office, or read us online until we can resume delivery.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Dean Midyette - Publisher Invermere Valley Echo/Columbia Valley Pioneer

The “Client Photos Become Artist Creations” Returns — from photos of travels from around the world, landscape scenes from across Canada, family pets, After rave reviews from last year, the Artym Gal- kids at play.

Each photo was passed on to the artists who were lery is opening another exhibition that is a team effort between the Artym’s artists and their collectors. requested, and they chose from all the images that The “Client Photos Become Artist Creations” will were sent to them.

Most painters created one piece, but a few were open Friday July 15th with the photographers in atso inspired that they created more than one! Also, tendance from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. because each photo Over the past months a call went out was sent to at least two painters, there were a to Artym Gallery clients, asking for their few photos that were used by more than one help in partnering with the artists to create an artist, the result being a exhibition - they were fascinating look at how different painters apasked to send in their proach the same subject own photographs, with matter.If you can’t make the names of two artists that they thought it into the gallery, you can see all 38 paintings would be a good fit for SEEING DOUBLE — Artist Andrew Kiss rendition of with their inspiration painting it.

Jane O’Hagan photograph on display at the Artym Gallery photograph online at The response was exhibition.

artymgallery.com. incredible and varied

Photo submitted Submitted by Artym Gallery

. . .’Princess’ from page 8

four birthdays in a day on weekends and looking at expanding to add more characters to her company.

For the summer Ms. Rathgeber will continue “Even though I’m working in Invermere and Radium here, a lot of the local parents are saying looking for more volunteer opportunities that she could bring either Ana or if a kid breaks their arm or gets hurt they usually send Elsa to in the valley. She them to the Alberta Chilmost recently appeared in the valley during Inverdren’s Hospital in Calgary mere’s Canada Day parade so that’s why I’m giving the and, just prior to that, at donations to the Alberta Children’s Hospital. the Adventure Radium camp.

It helps the people here “Sometimes kids can’t locally in Radium who had get to Disneyland so me to go to Calgary and a lot of Calgarians come out bringing the magic to Inhere for the summer, so it’s vermere and Radium is very special for them and good for them to see I’m for me,” said Ms. Rathgedonating to their hospital,” ber. said Ms. Rathgeber.

Working as a princess With a bright future ahead of her at Ambrose is a full-time job for Ms. University, she hopes she Rathgeber, who is also running her own business — REGAL ROLE — Nicole Rathgeber portrays will continue to inspire Frozen Birthday Parties for Disney Princess Elsa in Invermere’s Canada Day kids in the community with Kids in Calgary. She started parade on Friday, July 1st . her acting and community Photo by Nikki Fredrikson service. For more informait last September and has tion on Frozen Birthday gone from Kijiji postings to her own website and business cards. Her company Parties for Kids check out her website at http:// has expanded to the point that she’s now working nicolekrath.wix.com/princessanna.

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Akisqnuk First Nation

COMMUNITY FACILITIES MANAGER The Akisqnuk First Nation is nestled in BC’s Columbia Valley, between Radium and Fairmont Hot Springs up along the Purcell Mountains. The four season playground offers something for everyone with a small town ambiance and excellent schools.

The Akisqnuk First Nation, one of four Ktunaxa Bands, in on-the grow in terms of governance and economic development We are currently seeking the right person to manage our Band facilities. If your skills and experience are in line with our needs as summarized below, we invite you to apply.

As the Community Facilities Manager you will provide leadership in the management and maintenance of Band facilities, Band buildings and Water systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide leadership, direction, and professional support to the Akisqnuk First Nation in the planning, management and maintenance of community facilities and infrastructure; • Oversee the proper upkeep and maintenance of Band owed and operated buildings, facilities, water and waste water systems and other infrastructure; • Provide day-to-day supervision, direction and scheduling of Community Facilities Management staff; • Provide mentorship and support in terms of building the capacity of Band members in home repair and maintenance; • Work in cooperation with Housing Manager in regards to infrastructure planning for new housing projects as well as the assessment, scheduling and maintenance of Band owned housing; • Attend Council meeting, general band meetings, and other meetings as required; • Prepare reports and updates as required by AANDC and other agencies; • Provide Chief, Council and Committees with information necessary for sound and informed decision making; • Supervise and evaluate the performances of all employees in the Community Facilities management department; • Prepare and manage annual budget and planning priorities; • Assist with infrastructure planning in regards to community and economic development projects including housing and land development, etc.; • Ensure compliance with all necessary reporting and permit requirements; DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • • • • • • •

Heart of the Rockies

The Heart of the Rockies Triathlon is a two-day competition with athletes competing both Saturday, July 9th and Sunday, July 10th. The Saturday races had the Young Hearts competitors split into six age categories from ages 14 to 15 all the way down to the 4-5-year-old competition. Young Hearts Triathlon allows for kids to get started in triathlons and establish healthy lifestyles. The adult Heart of the Rockies, held on Sunday, July 10th, had two different levels of competition: an Olympic level where racers completed a 1500-meter swim, 40-kilometre bike, and the 10-kilometre run. The Olympic competition had 73 men and 29 women competing. The triathlon also offered a sprint competition where competitors completed a 750-metre swim, 20-kilometre bike, and a 5-kilometre run.

Photos by Nikki Fredrikson

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Minimum diploma in business administration or natural resource management; At least three years previous experience in land management; Exceptional oral/written communications skills; Well-developed analytical, strategic and problem solving skills; Multi-task and detail orientated; Skill and ability to oversee and supervise staff and provide direction in a positive and supportive manner; High level and respectful communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively in order to build constructive relationships; Ability to organize work load and set priorities to meet FAN strategies, objectives, and goals; Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in adverse situations Preference will be given to suitable candidates with previous experience in working with First Nation Communities.

Closing date: Friday July 22, 2016 at 4:30 p.m.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to: Brian Woodward Senior Administrative Officer 3050 Highway 93/95 Windermere, B.C. V0B 2L2 bwoodward@akisqnuk.org Fax (250) 342-9693 Thank you for your interest in applying for this position.

Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

July 15, 2016

By Rev. Gabriel Chinnaperiannan, Canadian Martyrs Parish

Valley Churches

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 31

FAITH

Sacred Mountains

The grandeur of the mountains catches our eyes and their elegance amazes, as we wonder the great skill of the creator. Canadian mountains are not only fascinating but also challenging. Fascinating because of their variety and richness in natural wealth, mineral resources and biodiversity. Challenging because of their unpredictable weather, wind, snow, wildlife, and with sharp steep peaks, deep slopes, beautifully broadened valleys and meadows. Mountains are known for their tremendous botanical and biological species. The landscape of the world is beautified by these mountains. Mountains cover 27 per cent of the world’s surface and support 22 per cent of the world’s population. Mountains generally supply living creatures with water, energy, biodiversity maintenance, timber and in a special way facilitate humans with recreational opportunities and spiritual renewal. Mountains help fight pollution and climate change. They also effectively promote tourism, hydropower, forestry and ecosystem.

Mount Everest is the highest mountain on this earthly planet. It is 8848 metres high and attracts a variety of mountain climbers from across the globe each year. In the Swiss Alps, the Matterhorn, also known as “Matte” (meadow horn peak), is said to be one of the deadliest peaks in the Alps and is 4478 metres high.

Snow avalanches are very common and they form won-

derful glaciers at its base. Mt. Assiniboine, straddling the border of Assiniboine provincial park and Banff National Park, in Canada, is one of the Rocky Mountain’s highest peaks at 3618 metres high and its scenic splendour attracts visits by people from the rest of the world, lured by its natural beauty and panoramic views. The Table Mountains of South Africa have steep cliffs reaching up to two miles (about three kilometres) in the sky and which constantly challenges climbers.

Traditionally people believed that mountains have ‘sacred power’ and approached them for spiritual attainment. A vast majority of the human race and especially the First Nation people of Canada consider mountains to be sacred. The Himalayas in India have countless ascetics who live and retire there in austerity and seclusion. The Buddhists have temples and shrines in the mountains of China, Cambodia, Thailand and Nepal.

Indians are known for having mountain shrines in every hill and mountain attracting a large number of pilgrims.

The sacred mountain of Hawaii “Mauna Kea” (White Mountain) has been said by some to impart spiritual well being to the pilgrims. Pilgrims climb its steep peaks to experience the divine and look down at their valley of life loaded with mixed experiences of joy and misery.

Mount Sinai in the Bible is said to be the Mountain of the Lord, where Moses experienced the presence of the Lord face to face and received the 10 Commandments. Mountains give peace, strength, health and well being. Mountains are compared with the Almighty God (Ps72:3). We are invited to be like a mountain to practice ‘equanimity’ to have inner peace. Mountains absorb wind, rain, snow and are never in distress. They remain what they are — A mountain remains a mountain amidst challenges. Let the mountains help us to realize that God is our strength and fortress and we have no reason to be shaken. Our God provides for all our needs, as was experienced by Abraham (Genesis 22:14)

Happy Birthday Circle Cafe will turn one year old on Saturday, July 16th. To mark the occasion owner Peter Bourke and staff (Chris and Hayleigh shown here) will offer great prices on Kicking Horse Coffee when you bring your own mug or cup, as well as free Kombucha samples all day long. There will also be birthday cake at 1 p.m., first come-first served.

Photo by Nikki Fredrikson

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday July 17th 10:30 a.m. Worship And Life Instruction, “GOSPEL – God” … 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

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