Vol13issue39

September 23, 2016 Vol. 13/Issue 39

Your Weekly Source for News and Events

The Columbia

Valley

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 1 September 23, 2016

P ioneer

FREE

Serving The Upper Columbia Valley including Spillimacheen, Brisco, Edgewater, Radium, Invermere, Windermere, Fairmont and Canal Flats

SHORELINE CLEANUP

3 TOURISM COURSE

10

The scarecrow costume contest at this year’s Windermere Fall Fair and Scarecrow Festival inspired Kayja Becker to get creative with a new fall fashion look on Sunday, September 18th. The event hosted a number of traditional fair activities.

See page 17 for more photos.

Photo by Katie Watt

JUMPSTART CHAMP

PR N E O Ph -SE W as LL e IN 11 G

30 2 Bedrooms 2 Bath

Start in the low Along The Springs Golf Course

Radium Hot Spring, BC

$300s

Visit www.bighornmeadows.ca or call 1-888-766-9637

Visit our NEW Show Home

2 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

September 23, 2016

Previous exPerience Microsoft certified systeMs engineer , MBA

Cheers to Lorrie at Lorrie’s Computer Repair for fixing our computer. Great service, highly recommended.

VALLEY VIEWS

february 25th, columbia valley Pioneer’s cheers and Jeers.

Buying a NEW computer? SAVE up to $300 Cell: 250-688-COMP (2667)

Think.Do.Become.

We offer a great selection of classes Legal Aspects of Small Business

Sep 29

Red Cross Wilderness First Aid

Sep 30-Oct 2

Graduated Licensing

Oct 1-23

Ladies Start Your Engines

Oct 4

Lifeguard Essentials Level 1

Oct 4 – Dec 6

Keyboarding

Oct 5 – Dec 14

Fall Protection

Oct 7

MS Word 2013 Level 1

Oct 11

IPADS & IPHONE Tricks and Tips

Oct 12

Chainsaw Operator Course

Oct 15-16

Contact the Invermere campus today: 250-342-3210

cotr.bc.ca/Invermere

Custom Shower Doors Building or renovating? We provide custom shower door installation at competitive prices.

Serving the Columbia Valley for over 35 years

#3, 109 Industrial #2, Invermere B.C. 250-342-3659 • Fax: 250-342-3620

www.invermereglass.ca

For additional daily tiered hourly rates visit us at:

877-877-3889 www.eagleranchresort.com

Terry Fox fundraisers The 36th annual Terry Fox Run took place in Invermere on Sunday, September 18th starting at JA Laird Elementary School with participants choosing either a three or 10-kilometre course.

The star fundraiser of the event was Donna Scheffer who raised over $3,800 on her own, and the run brought in $6,880 — the best year ever for the local instalment of the national event despite participation dropping to 80 people, down from the usual 100.

Pictured are volunteers (left to right) Kristin Olsen, Amber Lutz, Donna Scheffer, Trisha Raven, Terri Lightfoot (event organizer) and Charlene Diakiw. Missing from the photo are Fiona Stockley, Tammy Gertner, Matya Raven and Taylor Lightfoot.

Photo submitted

RESTAURANT

GOLF SHOP

GOLF COURSE

Hours of operation

All apparel

Monday – Thursday

40% OFF

$69 after 1 pm

11 am - 9 pm Daily

89

$

anytime

WEDDINGS

Book your 2017 and 2018 wedding with us today!

September 23, 2016

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 3

VALLEY NEWS

Radium community hall gets more green lights

By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff Development of the new community hall in Radium Hot Springs continued to push forward last week after several information and public consultation sessions were held, aimed at helping with the design of the hall.

A new community hall for the village has been a topic of discussion for Radium council for the better part of a decade now with it officially being a part of the fiveyear plan for the last several years.

Starting on Monday, September 12th, the village worked in conjunction with the building committee on analyzing the site, which will be in the park near the current hall in Radium.

Mayor Clara Reinhardt said the group did a walk around on the property, evaluating the pros and cons of

each potential location such as existing hydro services and potential traffic flow.

“It was really good because it solidified our original thoughts of having it where it is or moving it out a little bit toward the ball diamond and if we’re able to do that then we are hopefully able to maintain the current hall during construction,” said Councillor Ron Verboom during council on Wednesday, September 14th. “That’s kind of a bonus that way.”

The following day, the village invited local wood stakeholders to participate in the discussion and talk about what they could potentially bring to the construction and design of the facility. Ms. Reinhardt said that she was pleased the stakeholders were unified in their approach to help create a workable design for the hall in their discussion.

“If one of them came in and said, ‘Well, we’re only going to do this if you use our product exclusively’ —

well, that changes everything,” she said. “What came out of it was that they had worked together, some of them had trained together and what we heard was that they want to collaborate and want to work together and that we could be a showcase for what each of them bring to the table potentially and if it’s cost effective.”

In addition to these consultations, the building committee also invited user groups who would be using the space such as Parks Canada, the Radium Rotary Club, the Radium Public Library and seniors groups to discuss the potential layout of the space and determine how best to orient it so that everyone can maximize the use of the space.

“It’s still at the very preliminary stages so we’re still trying to gather input on what people would use it for, what are some of the things people want to see,” Ms. Reinhardt said.

Continued on page 9 . . .

Community shore cleanup set for September 25th

By James Rose Special to The Pioneer On Sunday, September 25th, the Lake Windermere Amabassadors are hosting their twice-per-year Shoreline Cleanup around the shores of Lake Windermere and Dorothy Lake. Taking place from 10 a.m. to noon, the cleanup will be followed by a waste-free (plates and cutlery provided) appreciation picnic provided by sponsor Rocky River Grill.

“Specifically, our efforts will be targeting the shoreline at James Chabot Provincial Park, Windermere Beach, Dorothy Lake, Kinsmen Beach, and the water’s edge along the Invermere public boat launch,” said Megan Peloso, program coordinator for the Lake Windermere Ambassadors.

“We are still looking for helpers to pick up litter, tally data cards, and to round up and transport the trash bags away at the end of the day. We will provide gloves and bags,” said Ms. Peloso.

Before the cleanup gets underway, groups of two to four people will be formed and given a data card to record what kind of trash is being collected.

“After we finish the cleanup, the data cards are then sent back to an organization called the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup which was formed in conjunction with the World Wildlife Foundation and the Vancouver Aquarium,” said Ms. Peloso. “From there, the cards are analyzed to determine what the most frequent items fouling Canadian shorelines are and what can be done to mitigate these leading contaminants.”

Continued on page 9 . . .

FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS RESORT GOLF 9 & DINE

9 HOLES WITH A POWER CART & A $15 FOOD & BEVERAGE VOUCHER AFTER 3:00PM

FROM

$34.99

/PERSON AT MOUNTAINSIDE

BOOK YOUR TEE TIME NOW CALL US AT 250.345.6346 FairmontHotSprings.com/golf

FROM

$39.99

/PERSON AT RIVERSIDE

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION

18 HOLES WITH A POWER CART AFTER 1PM

$60 AT RIVERSIDE

ON MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS

$50 AT MOUNTAINSIDE ON SUNDAYS & THURSDAYS

TWILIGHT RATES

9 & 18 HOLE OPTIONS AFTER 3:00PM

FROM

$29.99

/PERSON AT MOUNTAINSIDE

FROM

$34.99

/PERSON AT RIVERSIDE

Rates are in effect until Oct 12, 2016

4 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

SECURITY • • • •

Est. 2005

an 10 ni -ye ve ar rs ar y

Uniformed Guards Mobile Patrol Alarm Response Property Checks

www.valleyhawk.com

250-688-HAWK

September 23, 2016

Licensed & Insured Invermere & Surrounding Areas

Games Night!

Ser

vin g th

e Co lumbia Va

Drop-in to try out some new board games

lle y

Wednesday, September 28th Drop-in 5 pm - 8 pm invermere.bclibrary.ca

Selkirk Cellulars & Office Supplies

• Cell Phones • iPads & iPhones • Cellular accessories

• Office supplies • Printer ink and paper • Art supplies

www.selkirkcells.com • Store hours: 9 am – 6 pm, Monday thru Friday 11 am – 6 pm Saturday Suite 110, 809 - 7th Ave. Ph: 250-342-0025 Fax: 250-342-0024 info@selkirkcells.com

League Registration Time!

It’s league registration time at the Valley Alley Bowling Center!

Need a social night during the winter? There are spots in our Wednesday Seniors League (2 pm) and Friday Night Mixed League (7 pm) and anyone can join. We need teams or singles for Friday and singles for Wednesday. Teams can be up to 5 people. Get your friends or coworkers together and register! It’s lots of fun and there are prizes to be won from local businesses.

Leagues begin the week of October 2nd and run thru until the end of March.

Call 250-342-2695 for more information or to register.

RCMP Report Submitted by Sgt. Bob Vatamaniuck Columbia Valley RCMP Columbia Valley RCMP responded to approximately 60 calls for service over the past week. Here are just a few of them: • During the afternoon hours of Monday, September 12th, someone attended the detachment to report a road rage event.

The young man said that he honked his horn at another vehicle while at a traffic light in downtown Invermere because the vehicle was not proceeding when the light turned green. The driver of the vehicle in front of him proceeded to give the young man some sign language that comprised of only using one finger. At that time, both vehicles went on their own way. A few minutes later, the man was pumping some gas at a local store and the other driver drove past and proceeded to utilize the sign language again. This time the young man followed the vehicle and they confronted each other on the side of the road. However, when the confrontation began, a male passenger carrying some bear spray got out of the sign language car and approached the young man.

This ended the confrontation and the male attended the detachment to report the event. Police remind individuals to not follow other vehicles out of frustration as little benefit can emerge from such a confrontation.

• During the morning hours of Tuesday, September 13th, there was a report to the RCMP claiming there have been ongoing issues with people cutting the locks on a private entrance near Panorama — this could be done to possibly hunt on Panorama property or collect firewood. No one was seen cutting the locks or trespassing and no evidence was left at the scene. The property owners promised that the locks and fence will be reinforced and there will be signs advising of no public access to the entrance in attempts to warn and deter future gate vandals. If the trespassing persists, the culprits will be caught and charges could arise from the continued damage and trespassing.

• During the car show in Radium on Friday, September 16th, an RCMP member was in an unmarked police vehicle filling up with fuel in Radium when he overheard

a male telling a group of people that he has been doing burnouts all throughout Radium and people have been cheering. As it happened, the RCMP member and this young man left the gas station parking lot at the same time. It is important to realize that hundreds of people had set up lawn chairs to watch the hundreds of classic cars drive by which were in town for the annual Show and Shine Car Show. The young man, not realizing that police were watching, then came to a full stop with no traffic immediately in front of him and spun his tires while keeping the vehicle stationary (brake stand) causing a cloud of smoke to build before letting go of the brakes and proceeding forward while his tires were spinning. The young male then drove approximately 50 metres down the road before doing the same thing again. This time, his rear end of the vehicle slid out to the right causing the front end of the vehicle to point toward oncoming traffic. This second burn out was longer and caused a larger cloud of smoke. The RCMP member witnessed both “brake stands” and felt that this behaviour was an immediate safety concern to all those watching only feet away, as well as to the oncoming traffic. The male was confronted by police and ticketed under the Motor Vehicle Act for Driving without Due Care and Attention. The dangerous behaviour also led to his vehicle being impounded for Stunt Driving. Everyone watching was fortunate that he did not lose complete control of the vehicle.

• During the morning hours of Sunday, September 18th, the RCMP were dispatched to a disturbance at a local hotel. Two women were fighting and staff required assistance. The members attended and spoke with an employee, who showed the police some scratches that were suffered as a result of trying to break up the fight.

Fortunately, the employee was not badly hurt and no medical attention was required. As it turned out, one of the female guests requested hotel assistance to get into a room she was staying at with her friend. Once inside the room, one woman attacked the other and the women started to physically fight inside the room.

Continued on page 30 . . .

BUY 300 G AND GET

+5

We’ve dropped

1,000s of everyday prices.

This is not a sale. This is our commitment!

Strip Loin Grilling Steak

Prices in effect at:

Invermere 750 - 4th Street Invermere, B.C.

A Proud Canadian Company Since 1907

Boneless, cut from fresh 100% Western Canadian AA Grade Beef.

PROUDLY CANADIAN

7

$ 88 $17.37 /kg

/lb

Red, Green or Black Seedless Grapes Product of USA, No. 1 Grade

sobeys.com

EVERYDAY

1

$ 99

$4.39 /kg

/lb

Prices Effective September

reward miles

2

Sensations by Compliments Chicken Breast

$ 69

FRI

SUN

Selected varieties, sliced or shaved fresh.

SAT

Rye Bread Selected varieties 454 g

\100 g MON

TUES

WED

2

$ 29 THURS

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

ea

September 23, 2016

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 5

University group visits little-known valley heritage trail River and then over the Little Vermillion Pass to winter in the Upper CoA group of Edgewalumbia Valley. ter volunteers has been “They needed to busy for some time now bring the horses somerestoring an old heritage where where there was trail leading to Kootewinter grazing and it was nay National Park, and pretty mild down here,” a few weeks ago played said Mr. Moore. “It was host on the trail to a either that, or take them group of University of all the way out to the AlCalgary students, archeberta foothills, and it was ologist and geologists. easier to get down here.”

The Luxor Trail exMr. Moore and tends from Edgewater, Wilmer resident Arnor over the Little VermilACADEMIC INTEREST — Students with the University of Cal- Larson came across a part lion Pass (Luxor Pass), gary’s Geography Department on the National Conservancy of Can- of the long-obscured trail down to Kootenay ada’s new Luxor Linkage lookout.

Photo submitted while on a cross-country Crossing (in the nationski trip in 1987 and realal park) before continuing onto the Paint Pots area. ized that it was the Vermillion trade trail described by John It was originally used by local First Nations as a trade Palliser’s survey team of 1857 to 1860. Through the next route, and then later by European-descendant settlers, be- several years, the two men continued to poke around in the fore falling into disuse and being largely forgotten. A pair bush, finding other parts of the Luxor Trail, but Mr. Moore of local men re-discovered sections of it almost 30 years said it wasn’t until 20 to 15 years ago that they managed to ago, and for the last 15 years the Edgewater Trail Headers uncover a large “missing” section — although, he added, group (operating under sponsorship of Friends of Koo- there still are several more relatively minor missing parts. tenay National Park) have been working to touch up the Once the big missing chunk of the trail was found, trail, link its various section, and have it protected. the Trail Headers were formed, financing sought (and “It was a trade trail for First Nations in and out of the eventually secured), and the group set about fixing the valley because it went over one of the easiest passes in this trail up as best as possible. area,” Trail Headers project co-ordinator Barry Moore told “We’ve completely resorted the large ‘missing’ part of The Pioneer, adding that it was then used extensively dur- the trail and we’re trying to get the whole thing linked toing the building of the Canadian Pacific Railroad in 1880s, gether,” said Mr. Moore. “There are now only a few pieces, with crews bringing the work horse teams from the Kick- each about a few hundred metres, still missing.” ing Horse Pass area of the rail project down the Beaverfoot Continued on page 8 . . .

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th

PICKING DAY

*Please ONLY CUT annual flowers *NO DIGGING! Leave all roots, grasses, shrubs and perennials. *Please BE RESPECTFUL, pick in moderation and save some for others. We hope they put a smile on your face! Until next year...

With love, the flower crew!

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Tel: 250-342-9281 • Fax: 250-342-2934

WINDOWS & WINDSHIELDS

Windows Renovations | Glass Sealed Units Windshields | Shower Doors | Rock Chips

10 MM FRAMELESS SHOWER DOORS ☛ Great prices! Professional installation.

250-341-8725 Marc Robinson

RobinCV@Live.ca Unit 2 1361 Industrial Rd. #4

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

ARTIST RETR EAT 2016 , 2 r e b o t c O 9 2 September ING FE ATURING WORKSHOPS BY AMAZ !

LOCAL ARTISTS AND MUCH MORE

ergé egg making Acrylic painting • sketching • fab me reception paint night • wine & cheese welco VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR

& ARTIST BIOS FULL WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

CREATE. SOAK. RELAX. Contact us to book your workshops today!

250.345.6070 or FairmontHotSprings.com

6 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

September 23, 2016

PERSPECTIVE Historical Lens

Local labour

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff

It’s news welcomed by the Columbia Valley business community: that the College of the Rockies Invermere campus is committed to delivering a mountain hospitality program to help meet the staffing needs of local businesses.

Sometimes, as business owners will tell you, it’s not even finding the people that’s the problem; it’s finding the right people who have the professionalism, the industry knowledge and the customer service ethics that translate into them being amazing front line ambassadors, not only for their employers, but for the valley as a whole.

Right around the same time that the rollout of this new program was announced, the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities tabled a report outlining its recommendations to improve the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).

After abuses to the TFWP brought it under close scrutiny in 2013, it was subsequently suspended for the food service sector then overhauled with new restrictions.

Though the suspension was lifted as a general rule, it remained in place for jurisdictions with above-average unemployment and the Columbia Valley has suffered as a result. At times, restaurant owners have had so much difficulty finding staff they haven’t been able to keep their regular hours or have had to keep sections closed during the busy summer season. A big local push to find a solution has included lobbying the federal government to change the TFWP restrictions for seasonal, tourism-based regions such as ours.

The recommendations in the Standing Committee’s parliamentary report will guide any future changes to the program, and include implementing a “Trusted Employer Program” for employers who have “demonstrated trustworthiness in their use of the TFWP (to reduce the processing time of applications), and reviewing the geographic zones used for determining unemployment rates “with a view to aligning the labour market conditions of more localized economies with the requirements of the TFWP”, recommendations that will affect service levels in the valley, which, combined with hospitality training, could have a very positive effect on our tourism industry.

Old time mowing In this image from the 1940s, Ang Atchison (left) and Lloyd Watkins (right) are on the mower and tractor in Brisco at the Watkins farm. If you have any more information, email us at info@columbiavalleypioneer.com.

Photo (A318) courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

More support for errant trailbuilder Dear Editor: Re: “Trailbuilder has court case deferred” in the September 2nd Pioneer.

As someone who has hiked the Kindersley-Sinclair Trail many times, I have every sympathy for, and gratitude to, David Pacey for the trail clearing he has done in the park.

In every National Park we have visited lately, there remains much work to be done to repair and maintain the trail system that allows hikers into the backcountry. Fallen trees and overgrown trails are just some of the issues. Parks Canada is simply not

doing the work, and if private citizens take it upon themselves to help out, then more power to them!

In my opinion, the Kindersley-Sinclair Loop is the crown jewel of Kootenay Park. It must be maintained and enhanced for locals and international visitors alike. I will be signing Mr. Pacey’s petition to the Ministry of the Environment calling for the repair of the trail system in Kootenay National Park and encourage others to do so as well.

Sincerely, Mary Perrott Calgary

The Columbia Valley

CANADIAN COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER AWARD 2013

Pioneer

is independently owned and operated, published weekly by Misko Publishing Limited Partnership.

Box 868, #8, 1008 - 8th Ave., Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Phone: 250-341-6299 • Fax: 1.855.377.0312 info@columbiavalleypioneer.com www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

Dean Midyette Publisher/ Sales Manager

Nicole Trigg Editor

Steve Hubrecht Reporter

Eric Elliott Reporter

Amanda Nason Advertising Sales

Emily Rawbon Graphic Design/ Associate Publisher

Amanda Murray

Office Administrator/ Classified Sales

September 23, 2016

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 7

LETTERS

How we vote matters Dear Editor: Currently, an all-party federal electoral reform committee (ERRE) is studying whether we should change how we vote in federal elections — and they want your input before October 7th, 2016!

Pondering the details and innards of “how we vote” may not be a topic high on our daily agendas – however, it has significance to us all. Have you ever felt that your “vote was wasted” or felt pressured to “vote strategically”? If so, you are not alone. In fact, in the last federal election, over nine million votes cast did not elect anyone. In other words, although these nine million voters took the time to go to the polls and cast a vote, the sad truth is that the outcome would have been the same if these same nine million voters had stayed home.

This is a very problematic feature of our outdated “first past the post” voting system used in Canada. Another disturbing feature of our current system is our “majority” governments almost never have the majority of support from the voters on Election Day. In the last two federal elections, the party that won had 39 per cent of the support of voters, but received a majority of seats in the House of Commons (hmmmm…). To be clear, this is not to suggest voters should stay home. Quite the opposite — we need greater voter turnout and participation for a healthy democracy. However, encouraging voter participation is not enough. We also need to ensure that voter intention is fairly reflected in the outcomes of our elections. And I wonder, if the vote made a difference, would more vote?

I believe it is time that Canada ad-

opted a system of “proportional representation” (often referred to as “PR”). There are many proportional voting systems and options within each. Eighty-five per cent of all OECD countries use some form of proportional representation to elect their governments. You may have heard of mixed member proportional (“MMP”) used in New Zealand and Germany, or Single Transferable Vote (“STV”) used in Ireland. What all proportional systems have in common is they allow voter intention to be reflected in the outcome of the election. If 40 per cent of voters choose purple, there would be close to 40 per cent purple Members of Parliament. (“Close to” because most PR systems — certainly those being considered in Canada — have a threshold of four to seven per cent support a party needs to obtain before that party will elect an MP).

To learn more about PR, Professor Arend Lijphart’s work is excellent. His testimony to the All Party Committee given on August 22nd can be read here: https://openparliament.ca/committees/ electoral-reform/42-1/13/. If you are on Twitter, check out #ERRE and #EngagedinER. You can view three short videos on different PR systems at the Fair Vote Canada website at http://www.fairvote. ca/proportional-representation.

Those interested in expressing views on electoral reform should do so before October 7th, 2016. You submit a brief on the committee site. As well, the Electoral Reform Committee can be emailed at ERRE@parl.gc.ca and our local MP emailed at wayne.stetski@parl.gc.ca.

Amber van Drielen Golden

We want to hear from you Email your letters to info@columbiavalleypioneer.com or visit our website at www. columbiavalleypioneer.com. Mail your letters to Box 868, Invermere, V0A 1K0, or drop them in at #8 1008-8th Avenue. Letters to the editor should be sent only to The Pioneer, and not to other publications. We do not publish open letters or third-party

letters. Letters for publication should be no longer than 400 words, and must include the writer’s address and phone numbers.

No attachments, please. Letters may be shortened for space requirements. We reserve the right to edit for space, clarity, civility and accuracy. Opinions expressed are those of the writer, not The Pioneer.

ACT NOW!

50% SAVINGS

Lot No.

LOT SIZE (FT2)

BUILDING ENVELOPE (FT2)

PRICE

STATUS

1

13,458

5,124

$270,000

$135,000

2

12,098

5,297

$280,000

$140,000

3

12,084

5,049

$270,000

$135,000

4

12,223

4,915

$270,000

$135,000

5

12,886

5,089

$275,000

$137,500

6

13,745

5,450

$280,000

$140,000

7

13,007

5,200

$137,500

SOLD

8

12,065

4,928

$280,000

$140,000

9

12,008

4,794

$300,000

$150,000

10

13,064

5,450

$325,000

SOLD

11

12,127

4,300

$300,000

SOLD

12

12,537

4,584

$300,000

SOLD

13

12,006

4,555

$300,000

SOLD

14

14,124

5,352

$300,000

SHOW HOME

15

13,120

5,512

$280,000

$140,000

16

13,417

6,614

$250,000

MODEL HOME

17

13,275

6,224

$250,000

$125,000

18

13,175

5,862

$250,000

$125,000

19

12,959

6,066

$240,000

$120,000

20

12,603

5,584

$230,000

$115,000

View at

RadiumSpringsEstates.com • Private Gated Community • Large Estate Lots • Prices are plus GST Offer expires October 31st, 2016.

Paul Glassford

John Hripko

Cell: 250•341•1395 Office: 250•342•6505 pglassford@telus.net

Office: 403-245-4477 Cell: 403-875-5015 john@ripco.ca

Each office is independently owned and operated.

8 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

September 23, 2016

Bryant event a success

. . . ‘University’ from page 5 Much of the land in the lower-lying parts of the valley passes through private land (the higher parts in the mountains are Crown land), and private landowners have been incredibly accommodating to the group, according to Mr. Moore, indicating that although the trail in its entirety may have been forgotten, local ranchers and landowners have long been aware of (and have been using) small sections of it that pass through their land, without quite realizing what these sections truly were.

The need for some kind of protection classification for the trail became apparent when, three years ago, Mr. Moore found logging tape and markings along one stretch of the trail.

“So we talked with B.C. Archeology and have now officially gotten it protected under the classification of a post-contact (meaning First Nations contact with European-descendant settlers) trail based on a pre-contact trail,” he said. “There are some pretty interesting archeological sites up there that not many people know about.”

The sites are of enough interest that this year (as well as last year) about 40 students, professor, archeologist and geologists with the University of Calgary’s Cultural Land Use Field School came to visit, spending most of Monday, August 29th on the trail, taking stock of its cultural, ecological and heritage properties.

By Morgan Floesser Shuswap Indian Band

HERITAGE VALUE — U of C geography students listen to archaeologist Ian Tamasi at an Arch site on the Pass.

Photo submitted “This is their second year coming to the trail and I think they find it quite instructive and interesting,” said Mr. Moore, adding the general public would probably enjoy the trail too, if it were better known. “It connects with some major trails in Kootenay National Park, so it offers the potential for anything from a nice Sunday afternoon stroll to a really long walk into the backcountry.”

In the meantime the Trail Headers will continue trying to finish fully linking the trail, and keep it protected, with Mr. Moore outlining the need to put up gates (to keep motorized vehicles off the trail) and shore up erosion as top priorities.

As the Shuswap Band and the Columbia Valley have struggled with varying degrees of addiction, the Shuswap Band hosted Michael Bryant, former Attorney General and bestselling author of 28 Seconds at Copper Point Resort on September 15th.

A night that began with a dinner to celebrate his twelfth wedding anniversary ended in a jail cell for Michael Bryant when he was charged with dangerous driving causing death and criminal negligence causing death. Speaking publicly about how his entire life changed in just 28 seconds, Mr. Bryant’s is a dramatic story of inspiration, survival, tough choices, and transformation.

There was a successful attendance of 57 participants including Shuswap band membership as well as the general public. Mr. Bryant spoke about his experiences with addiction and focused on Fentanyl as it is an uprising problem throughout the world including the Columbia Valley.

Mr. Bryant spoke about Naloxone which is used to treat an opioid overdose in an emergency situation. The Shuswap Band’s Health Department is registered with the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) as a certified site for Naloxone education, prescribing, and as a distribution site.

Mr. Bryant has graciously agreed to maintain an ongoing relationship with the Shuswap Band’s Health Centre employees regarding addictions challenges and programming for the community members.

Morgan Floesser, Shuswap Band’s Community Support Worker, and Continued on page 29 . . .

NOTICE Change of name (still Bruce Dehart)

The Columbia Valley Community Foundation is accepting 2016 Fall Grant Applications

(Servicing the Valley since 1999)

Same great team and service.

We keep the valley flowing!

CVCF granted funds support projects that enhance the quality of life for Columbia Valley residents from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen.

Deadline for applications: October 31st, 2016 at 12 noon Granting applications and information on eligibility and guidelines available at: www.valleyfoundation.ca For information on the granting process, contact Laurie Klassen, 250-342-2845 or email info@valleyfoundation.ca

Building legacies in our valley communities

Vacuum trucks – service septic tanks, pump chambers, lift stations, sumps, grease traps and water roods.

Jet Rodders – service larger drain lines and restore drain fields.

Hydro Excavator – Excavate holes with minimum disturbance such as exposing power lines, water lines, fiber optics, etc. Dig trenches, post holes and service shallow wells (up to 25 ft.).

Hotsy Steam and Power Washer Unit – Service small drain lines and grease traps.

Portable Toilets – Rentals for construction, parties, weddings, events, etc.

Sewer Augers (Big and small) – Service slow and plugged drain lines.

Video Inspection Cameras – Inspecting drain lines and locating septic tanks and underground services.

For quick and efficient service call 250-347-9803 or email cvsad.ltd@gmail.com

September 23, 2016

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 9

. . . ‘Radium’ from page 3 It was also discussed at council that the initial estimated cost of $2.4 million has increased to $2.8 million now that contingency, furniture and other previously unforeseen costs have been accounted for. The maximum amount of money that the village is looking to borrow for the project will be $2.2 million that

could be spread out over a maximum of 30 years.

Ms. Reinhardt said this cost won’t affect taxpayers significantly though, as there will be other loans such as the fire truck lease that will expire once the community hall loan needs to be taken out. With this public consultation completed, Ms. Reinhardt said they will be coming up with a design before the end of October that they will be able to discuss with the public before drafting a final budget.

A BIG THANK YOU! We would like to thank the sponsors, volunteers, umpires, teams and fans who helped make the 2nd Annual Randy Martin Memorial Fastpitch Tournament a huge success! We look forward to seeing everyone again next year!

Randy’s A’s Fastpitch club would like to thank all sponsors of the 2016 tournament. We are sorry if we missed anyone. Your sponsorship is greatly appreciated. Thank You! It wouldn’t be possible without the help of the following sponsors:

. . . ‘Community’ from page 3

V st ie ar w $9 tin lot 2, s 00 g a 0 t

For Lake Windermere, some of the most common contaminants are plastic bags, disposable food and drink containers and cigarette butts.

“Across Canadian shorelines, 409,417 cigarette butts were collected in 2015 alone, ranking it #1 on the ‘Dirty Dozen’ list. These are harmful both aesthetically and environmentally as waterfowl and wildlife can get fatally sick upon ingesting them,” Ms. Peloso explained.

With a mandate to protect and maintain the health of Lake Windermere through community outreach and lake health monitoring programs, the Shoreline Cleanup is a perfect way for the Lake Windermere Ambassadors to accomplish their goals; and keeping Lake Windermere’s shorelines clean is im-

portant not just for the environment but also for the Columbia Valley economy.

“It is in everyone’s best interest to keep the shore litter-free because aesthetics and a shared ethic go a long way in maintaining and cultivating Lake Windermere as the strong economic driver that it already is,” said Ms. Peloso. “If everyone who visits the lake did simple things like pack out what they packed in (in all seasons), pick up forgotten or wind-blown litter, use re-usable coffee mugs instead of disposable cups, each would go a really long way to help keep Lake Windermere healthy and beautiful for all of us to enjoy.”

For more information, visit www.lakeambassadors.ca. Register to join by emailing info@lakeambassadors.ca or calling 250-341-6898. Registration is on a first come, first served basis.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child and Family Services Ktunaxa Nation Council Akisqnuk First Nations St. Mary’s Band Lakeshore Resort and Campground Skookum Inn Valley Alley Tim Hortons Rocky River Grill Invermere Home Hardware Huckleberry’s Family Restaurant Scheffer’s Foods Gord Green Accounting A&W Subway Dairy Queen Best Western Hotel Teck Coal Radium Resort Copper Point Golf Course InGreen Services Chasse Holdings Wildlands Eco Forestry

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

PDQ Holdings Crazy Horse Riko’s Restaurant Old Salzburg Restaurant Invermere Liquor Store Mark and Vicky Thomas New Dawn Developments K5 Mechanical Pike Contracting Invermere Glass OK Tire NUPQU Development Kebe Holdings Konig Meats Columbia Valley Auto Parts Pizzeria Mercato Canterbury Motel Custom Edge Sports Ichi Resources ACE Hardware Canadian Tire Pharmasave Syndicate Board Shop

HOME FOR SALE

BY OWNER OPEN HOUSE ~ FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS

Saturday, September 24, 1 to 5 pm

$525,000

4954 MOUNTAINSIDE PLACE

SHOW HOME OPEN

Friday - Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $449,900 including GST 2.5km north of the 4-way stop within the Village of Radium Hot Springs, B.C., cradled in the embrace of the monumental Rocky Mountains to the east and the soaring Purcells to the west, reside 4,200 acres of rugged wilderness ready for you to call home.

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

This home is really what the word “home” is meant to describe. Enjoy quality and comfort in this spacious 3,000 sq.ft., 4 bedroom, 3 bath walkout, located on a quiet cul-de-sac.

Huge insulated garage/workshop with roughed in plumbing and ample storage. Stunning, unobstructed mountain views from over 900 sq.ft. cedar, front and back decking. Maintenance free, rock-landscaping with serene, zen-like gardens and designer pergolas. This open concept home flows beautifully for entertaining, boasts a soaring cedar living room ceiling and gleaming Brazilian hardwood. Gorgeous mountain sunsets from the sitting room off the kitchen, dining room, living room, oversized master bedroom, guest room and family room. This large lot has room for parking front and back (even an RV). Heat Pump, A/C, 60 gallon hot water tank, new water softener, central vac, stainless kitchen appliances and washer/dryer. BC resident 2016 taxes are $1,199, or $1,969 non resident. Certified appraisal and home inspection report available. More info at www.invermere.com/4954. Phone for a showing and follow the blue and white signs.

250-345-0020 or 250-341-2141 T: 778-527-2121 • F: 778-527-2122 Email: rockiesrealty@century21.ca

www.C21rockiesrealty.com

Ken Becker

Scott Sauermann

Owner/Realtor 250-342-1161 ken.becker@century21.ca

Owner/Realtor 250-342-5889 scott.sauermann@century21.ca

Follow us on…

Pioneer Newspaper

@PioneerNewsTip

10 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

September 23, 2016

College launches hospitality program

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff

For Information & Tee-Times Phone 250-347-6500 Or Email: golf@spurvalley.com ‘/Spur Valley’ @SpurValley

$16 for 9 holes Every Tuesday and Wednesday Good Selection of Merchandise 40% Off Friday Kids Play FREE (16 years and under) Senior Rates Everyday!

Invermere Oldtimers

Thank you!

Oldtimers Hockey Team wish to thank the following businesses, organizations and individuals for their generous support of the 33rd Labour Day Classic Oldtimers Hockey Tournament.

• BC Liquor Store • Bighorn Meadows • Black Forest Restaurant • Columbia Valley Rockies • Copper Point Golf Club - The Point Course - The Ridge Course • Bucky Dalke • Eagle Ranch Golf Course • Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena

• Eecol Electric • Fairmont Pizza and Ice Cream Parlour • Fairmont Hot Springs Resort • Grant’s Foods • Greywolf Golf Course • Hopkin’s Harvest • Inside Edge • Invermere Curling Club • Invermere Liquor Store • Melody Motors • NAPA • North Star Motors

• Pharmasave • Bob Powell (Frito Lay) • Radium Golf Group - The Springs Course - The Radium Course • Radium Petro Canada • Darrel Scheffer (Scheffer’s Foods) • Toby Creek Adventures • Toby Creek Electric • Walker’s Repair • Windermere Valley Golf Course

The Invermere College of the Rockies campus is introducing a new course that it hopes will help fill in some of the gaps in the labour shortage hindering the Columbia Valley’s seasonal tourism industry.

The college will launch a six-week Mountain Hospitality program this fall, with the course beginning in late October and running through early December.

“We are in the process of developing a two-year Hospitality diploma program to start in the fall of 2017, which would include a co-op placement with regional employers during the spring and summer season. Extensive research and community consultations were held in the spring of 2016, where more than 60 employers from the tourism and hospitality industry participated — 80 per cent of these employers expressed their difficulties in filling jobs over the last two years and more than 70 per cent expected to see seasonal roles continuing to grow within their organizations,” said college training instructor and Targeted Initiative for Older Workers (TIOW) program co-ordinator Nicole Morgan. “It was heard loud and clear that introducing a full-time academic program would not only support the overall labour market needs, but would access new international recruitment markets and provide a learning environment that works in close collaboration with industry partners.”

The short course offered this fall — and another just like it next spring — are essentially a warm-up for the full-blown,

two-year program, according to Mrs. Morgan.

“Having the opportunity to run a Mountain Hospitality six-week program will allow us to test run, on a minor scale, some of the planning logistics and engage with industry before the big event,” she said.

The six-week program will include five weeks of in-class instruction as well as a one-week unpaid co-op. Program topics and certificates include first aid, Foodsafe, World Host customer service training, Workplace Hazardous Material Information Systems, Serving it Right, computer skills, job search skills, industry skills, introduction to front end and back end operations, and leadership fundamentals.

The program is fully funded, meaning training is free for those selected. To be eligible, prospective participants must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (or otherwise legally entitled to work in Canada); living in B.C.; not a full-time student (high school or post-secondary); and not actively participating in another provincially or federally funded labour market program.

The in-class portion of the six-week program runs from October 31st to December 2nd, (with classes held Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the college’s Invermere campus). The co-op portion runs from December 5th to 9th.

Next spring, the second six-week Mountain Hospitality program will run from March 13th to April 21st, before the twoyear program launches next fall.

For more information, contact the Invermere college campus at 250-3423210.

Your Ford Vehicle Experts

Gord Jones 403-934-8426

“Making you offers you just can’t refuse.”

Andy Britner 250-520-1199

September 23, 2016

The Columbia Valley Pioneer 11 Page•11

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY

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

PAGE 12

TEENS ON TOUR

Way back attack Staying true to tradition, this year’s Columbia Valley Classics Autumn Show & Shine in Radium ended with a ‘50s and ‘60s-themed dance at the Invermere Curling Club that Mil and Lil Rudyk stepped out in style for.

See page 16 for more car show photos.

Photo by Eric Elliott

PAGE 15

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

Cinefest Film Series October 11th

Check it out on our website

Columbiavalleyarts.com Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423 · Pynelogs Cafe - Open Tuesday to Sunday 11 to 4 pm

PAGE 13

12 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

AGRICULTURAL LAND COMMISSION NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION Regarding Land in the Agricultural Land Reserve

I, Sandee Dean, of 2618 Lindstrom Dr. SW, Calgary, AB T2E 6E1 intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property which is legally described as, Lot 87, District Lot 8, Kootenay District Plan 1080 and located at 4781 Windermere Road, East Kootenay, B.C. Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to the Regional District of East Kootenay, 19 - 24th Ave. S, Cranbrook, B.C. V1C 3H8 by October 7th, 2016.

Tony’s Greek Grill

Tony’s Greek Grill In Fairmont

OPEN UNTIL SEPTEMBER 26TH

In Fairmont

• Donair • Souvlaki • falafel • Spanakopita • kalamari • greek salad • Hamburgers and more!

• Fresh Fruit Smoothies • Frozen Yogurt • Hard Ice Cream • Milk Shakes THANK YOU – SEE YOU IN THE SPRING!

5009 Hot Springs Road 250-345-6661

Last Day to buy is on Monday!

September 23, 2016

Eco author presenting in Invermere

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff A renowned environmentalist author will be in Invermere later this month for a pair of special events.

Salt Spring Island-based Briony Penn has made a name across Canada as a naturalist, broadcaster, educator, writer, and as a Liberal candidate during the 2008 federal election. Ms. Penn is currently on tour, giving presentations — including in Invermere, hosted by local environmental group Wildsight — in support of her latest book, a biographical tribute titled The Real Thing: The Natural History of Ian McTaggart Cowan.

“It’s going to be an evening of interesting stories.

Ian McTaggart is the father of Canadian ecology and we want to share his story, which includes a whole bunch of interesting characters — muzzled scientists, activist trappers and gentlewomen naturalists. There are a lot of things you wouldn’t expect from that timeframe,” Wildsight Invermere branch manager Kim Urbaniak told The Pioneer, adding that during the presentation Ms. Penn will read from her book and show some research photos and clips from The Web of Life, Mr. McTaggart Cowan’s old CBC television show.

Mr. McTaggart Cowan’s nickname was The Real Thing (from which Ms. Penn’s book draws its name) and, according to Ms. Urbaniak, he not only revolution-

$365

ized the way Canadians understand the natural world, but was also well ahead of his time in addressing issues such as climate change and endangered species.

“In the course of a career that spanned most of the 20th century, Mr. McTaggart Cowan profoundly shaped the science, policy, and public perception of ecology and wildlife management, and he spearheaded wildlife conservation and environmental education in Canada’s national parks,” said Ms. Urbaniak, adding that Ms. Penn (who recently won the Roderick Haig-Brown Regional B.C. Book Prize) will attempt, in her presentation, to take the audience through B.C.’s mountainous landscapes — including Kootenay National Park — into Mr. McTaggart Cowan’s world.

The presentation will be held on Thursday, September 29th at the CPR Lodge.

A few days later, Ms. Penn will pop back into Invermere, on Saturday, October 1st, to lead participants on a nature excursion at Lake Enid.

“It will be a leisurely walk with a focus on how to use journalling to connect with nature,” said Ms. Urbaniak.

The presentation at the CPR Lodge will begin at 7 p.m., while the journalling nature walk will run from 3 to 5 pm. Those wanting to go on the nature walk should meet at the Wilmer community hall to carpool to Lake Enid.

For more information, contact Ms. Urbaniak at kim@wildsight.ca.

Weekly DEALS

We Rent Tools!

and much more!

150 Industrial Road #2, Invermere • 250-342-4400 PREMIUM OE ANTIFREEZE/ COOLANTS EXTENDED LIFE 50/50 PREMIX

Fall 1 Year Special

3.78 L

Includes gym access and all scheduled classes including Yoga, Ski Fit, Zumba, Spin and more!

Now open 4 a.m - midnight!

Payment in full at sign up

www.valleyfitnesscentre.ca 250-342-2131 www.facebook.com/valleyfitnesscentre

SAVE 35%

1299 ea

$

DRILL/IMPACT DRIVER COMBO KIT 20-V LI-ION

322

$

99

BATTERY CHARGER

WHITELIGHT, LONGLITE AND SAFETYLITE SPARKPLUGS

SAVE 10%

STARTING AT

Storage Maintenance 1.5 A, 12 V

5299

$

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!

3999

$

September 23, 2016

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 13

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.

• 5 - 11 p.m.: Hospice Society of Columbia Valley’s 4th Annual Butterfly Barn Dance at the historic K2 Ranch.

Pig roast, silent and live auction, games, barn dance featuring Valley Forged. Tickets $40 available at the Hospice office, Sobeys and Circle Cafe in Invermere, Meet on Higher Ground in Radium, Smoking Waters Cafe in Fairmont, or call 250-688-1143.

LA CABINA RISTORANTE

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

Sunday

Curry Soup or salad to start

Monday

Friday, September 23rd • 4 p.m.: Columbia Basin Trust AGM at Kaslo Hotel, 430 Front St. in Kaslo, BC. Everyone welcome.

• 5 - 8 p.m.: The East Kootenay Invasive Species Council hosts an Open House at Lake Windermere Community Hall. Also at Radium on Sept. 26th and Canal Flats on the 27th. Contact Jessie Paloposki Education Coordinator, EKISC at 250-802-2585, Jessie@ekisc.com.

• Ghost Boy performs at Strand’s Old House Restaurant. $10 cover, reserve a seat by calling 250-342-6344.

Saturday, September 24th • 9 a.m.: Panorama hosts the 2nd annual Ridge Walk.

At the top of the mountain guests choose one of three different walks. $99 for adults, $79 for youth aged 6 to 12 and children under 5 free. Long-table dinner after the hike includes roast pig. $39.95 for adults and $24.95 for children. Visit www.panoramaresort.com or call 250-342-6941 to book tickets.

• 9:30 a.m.: Windermere Valley Saddle Club Fun Day. Three Events, $5 entry fee per event. Prizes, pony rides and more. All ages welcome. For more details call Amber at 250-347-9933.

• 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Artym Gallery Plein Air exhibition with works by Cameron Bird, Andrew Kiss, Denise Lemaster, Neil Patterson and Susan Woolgar.

Show continues until September 30th.

• 11 a.m.: 9th Annual Headbanger Trail Challenge starts at the Radium Ball Diamond, 3, 5 and 10K trail runs, stretch yoga, music, prizes and more. Contact Crazy Soles for details and to register, 250-342-2074 or crazysoles@telus.net.

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. $20

2 for 1 Pizza

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

Sunday, September 25th • Lake Windermere Rod and Gun Club September Mini Clays. Visit lwdrodgun.com for details.

• 8 a.m.: Wild Nature Tours - Hike to Jumbo Pass.

A moderate day hike hosted by Wildsight and accomplished local hikers Mike Baker and Rosyln Johnson. $25. Visit www.wildnaturetours.ca/invermere.

• 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: The Lake Windermere Ambassadors host a Shoreline Clean-up followed by a waste-free lunch generously provided by Rocky River Grill, an event sponsor. Start and finish at Kinsmen Beach. Register at 250-341-6898 or info@lakeambassadors.ca.

Monday, September 26th • 5 - 8 p.m.: The East Kootenay Invasive Species Council hosts an Open House at the Radium Community Hall. Also at Canal Flats on the 27th. Contact Jessie Paloposki at 250-802-2585, Jessie@ekisc.com.

• 6 p.m.: Free drop-in Beach Ultimate Frisbee at Kinsmen Beach. No experience necessary. Come prepared to get a little wet. Contact invermereultimate@gmail.com.

Tuesday, September 27th • 5 - 8 p.m.: The East Kootenay Invasive Species Council hosts final Open House at the Canal Flats Community Hall. Contact Jessie Paloposki at 250-802-2585, Jessie@ ekisc.com.

• 7 p.m.: Family Dynamix AGM at Invermere Legion.

Wednesday, September 28th • 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Curling Centre.

• 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Drop-in at the Invermere Public Library to try out some of Main Street Fun and Games best board games. This event is for all ages and completely free. All welcome - no library card needed.

• 7:30 p.m.: Music of the World Wars presented by Arne Sahlen at Christ Church Trinity. Great music from both wars - via estate of Invermere-raised Wendy Weir Panattoni. Space limited, please confirm attendance arnesahlen@hotmail.com or cell/text 250-540-4242.

Thursday, September 29th • Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Artist Retreat workshops run from Sept. 29th to Oct. 2nd. Call 250-345-6070 to register and visit fairmonthotsprings.com for details.

• 10:30 a.m.: Project Playtime presents Preschool Storytime at Invermere Public Library.

• 7 p.m.: The Real Thing: The Life of Ian McTaggart Cowan, Father of Canadian Ecology evening presentation with award winning author Briony Penn.

Hosted by Wildsight, entrance by donation. Visit www. wildsight.ca/invermere.

• 7 p.m.: Invermere District Curling League registration and AGM. For info email invermerecurling@shaw.ca.

Friday, September 30th • Orange Shirt Day: All residents are encouraged to wear orange shirts to commemorate the injustices that resulted from the residential school program and as a symbol for anti-racism and anti-bullying initiatives.

• 10 a.m.: Project Playtime presents The Great Tickle Trunk Adventure Theatre Show at Invermere Community Hall. Second show at 11 a.m.

• 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Getting to Know Your iPad/ iPhone - 7 weekly workshops run until Nov. 25th at the CBAL classroom in Invermere. Contact Leanne Brooks at 250-341-5683 or lbrooks@cbal.org to register; max.

10 participants.

• 12 p.m.: Soup lunch at the Edgewater Legion. $6.

Last Friday of each month.

• 6 p.m.: The Inferiors rock out at DTSS. After performing a free afternoon show for students, the band plays an evening show which is open to the public. $5 admission at the door

1214 -7th Ave., Invermere, B.C. Box 2280, Invermere V0A 1K0

Ph: 250-341-6044 Fax: 250-341-6046

www.maxwellrealtyinvermere.ca

DANIEL ZURGILGEN 250-342-1612

SCOTT WALLACE 250-342-5309

BERNIE RAVEN 250-342-7415

GLENN POMEROY 250-270-0666

GEOFF HILL 250-341-7600

CHRIS RAVEN 250-409-9323

BRYAN HOOKENSON 250-409-6266

DORAN CAIN 250-342-1629

14 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

September 23, 2016

Final Fun Day for horse lovers

By James Rose Special to The Pioneer

Disenfranchised Grief…

is what happens when the death of someone you deeply love is not recognized as a legitimate loss by your community.

Examples include but are not limited to: Miscarriage/stillbirth/womb-twin, death of an ex, foster or step child, death by suicide, death of a pet…

When someone is suffering from grief that is not recognized by their community they are forced to grieve alone. If you are having a hard time with a disenfranchised grief, we can help. 250-688-1143.

Cranbrook/Invermere

Proud Sponsors of the Hospice Society

Proud Sponsor of the HSCV Bereavement Program

www.hospicesocietycv.com DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Tel: 250-342-9281 • Fax: 250-342-2934

Request for Quotation SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF WINTER SAND The District of Invermere (“Owner”) invites quotations for the 2016 Supply and Delivery of Winter Sand.

Contract documents may be viewed at or obtained from the Municipal office at 914 8th Avenue Invermere, BC Quotations delivered no later than 12:00pm (MT), October 7th, 2016 clearly marked SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF WINTER SAND in a sealed envelope.

Quotations received after the stipulated time will be rejected and returned to the individuals unopened. Faxed or e-mailed quotations are not acceptable and will be rejected.

If mailed use the address provided below: District of Invermere 914 – 8th Avenue Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 The Owner reserves the right not to award a contract at all, and the highest or any Proposal will not necessarily be accepted.

For information please contact Bruce Forsyth, Manager of Public Works at 250-342-3215.

On Saturday, September 24th, the Windermere Valley Saddle Club will be hosting its final Fun Day of 2016.

“A Fun Day is like a mini-rodeo,” said the club’s secretary Amber Schick. The Fun Days SADDLE UP — The Windermere Valley Saddle Club enjoys a Fun Day at the arena behind Photo by Doug Zavitz have taken place at the Town & Country Feeds at the Invermere Crossroads. arena at the Crossroads hand why, for many people, the cost to own a horse and once a month from May through to September. “We fea- provide the space they need to live is too much.” ture a variety of different fun activities and contests that To help community members access the equine culare sure to put a smile on anyone who attends.” ture and lifestyle, the club recently made a change to help For the final Fun Day of the year, there will be timed induce community interest in joining the club and particiraces around barrels with prizes (with appropriate age cat- pating in events. egories), egg in spoon races, bobbing for apples and ob“This past summer was the first time we allowed parstacle courses. A minimum of 20 riders is required to host ticipants of each Fun Day to use club member horses if the event. To attend, club membership is needed which they don’t own one, provided they’ve taken one of our costs $25 for the whole family and individually. clinics,” said Ms. Schick.

The Windermere Valley Saddle Club’s main facility So far, the strategy has been working. is located behind the Columbia Valley Visitor Centre on “We now have around 80 members, and this is up Highway 93/95 and features 15 paddocks and a huge out- from around 30 or so from one year prior,” she said. “Godoor riding centre. ing forward, I would love to see the club grow larger but “Non-members can board their horses in the paddocks we can still get by comfortably with as few as 25 core memovernight for $2 per day, which is a considerable bargain bers as clubs in other communities do that and thrive.” since some clubs charge $300 per month,” said Ms. Schick.

For next season, the club plans to continue the Though the club has been around a long time, in the monthly Fun Days and offer more educational clinics to last several years, membership and community engage- people interested in learning more about horses and horse ment has lagged. Since there is still a strong horse culture riding. For this season’s final event, the action gets underin the Columbia Valley, Ms. Schick, who recently joined way at 9:30 a.m. Volunteers are still needed. To volunteer as secretary, saw a great restoration opportunity. or for more information, visit the club’s Facebook page “For much of my life, I have been around horses, ei- (“Windermere Valley Saddle Club”) or call Ms. Schick at ther through teaching or riding,” she said. “I know first- 250-347-9933.

Local families encouraged to unplug

By Sarah Kloos Special to The Pioneer The Columbia Valley Early Years Coalition is trying to help parents with activities and strategies that will reduce screen time and increase together time.

Families with children aged zero to six years are invited to have fun together and get active at the free community activities offered as part of Project Playtime, a screen smart initiative happening the last week in September in the East Kootenay region.

Project Playtime is offering free family events in the Columbia Valley: The Great Tickle Trunk Adventure Theatre Show at Invermere Community Hall, on Friday, September 30th (two shows at 10 and 11 a.m.); Preschool Storytime at Invermere Public Library on Thursday, September 29th at 10:30 a.m. and Saturday, October 1st at 11 a.m.;

and family swim passes for Radium Hot Springs (see number below).

“We all want to find the right balance as we raise our children in this digital age, and juggle work and family responsibilities,” said Greta Correll, Columbia Valley Early Years co-ordinator. “We want to encourage parents to become aware of not only how much screen time is appropriate for themselves and their young children but also how to use screen time with them. We have some great resources we can share with parents to help them learn to limit their children’s screen time and how to manage their own screen behaviour that they are modelling for their children.”

Research clearly indicates children are spending too much time engaging with screens (i.e. TV, computer, DVD, iPads) and not enough time interacting with family, friends and caregivers.

Continued on page 18 . . .

September 23, 2016

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 15

OVERWINTERING PESTS!

Teen band tour stops at DTSS

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff An up-and-coming teenage band from Kimberley is getting ready to rock David Thompson Secondary School (DTSS) later this month.

The Inferiors have been playing together for about a year and a half now, and have quickly developed a reputation in the East Kootenay as a band of no small repute.

The band is comprised of four students from the Kimberley Rock Academy and initially went by the name 145, playing their first shows at Kimberley open mic nights. After switching their name, the students, who range in age from 13 to 18, began to branch out across the region and now play professionally in places where — being underage — they might not be able to go as patrons.

The Inferiors have already brought their unapologetically straight-up rock sound to the Upper Columbia Valley, have played at the Horsethief Creek Pub twice so far this summer.

“Mike and Larry (at the Horsethief Creek) treat us really well and we love that place, the crowds are really responsive,” said band guitarist and singer Kaila Buchy.

Other band members include brothers Jordan Symes (bass player) and Garret Symes (guitarist, keyboardist and singer), as well as drummer and singer Declan Armstrong. Declan may be the youngest member of the band, at just 13 years old, but is also its most experienced, having served as the drummer for Kimberley band In Pursuit since he was eight.

“Basically, when I could touch the pedals, I’ve been up there (performing on stage),” said Declan. “But I re-

ally love playing with these guys. We write, record, play and have a ton of fun.”

Kimberley Rock Academy owner Fraser Armstrong described the Inferiors’ brand of rock as being influenced by ACDC, Green Day and the Violent Femmes.

“Their originals are energetic and laced with thumping bass and drum rhythms, powerful guitar riffs and rich vocal harmonies,” said Mr. Armstrong in a press release. “The songs have lyrical substance and speak on subjects from teenage angst to matters demonstrating an understanding far beyond their years.”

The band has recorded an album, sponsored by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance and helped by local music store owner and music producer Ray Gareau.

The show at DTSS is part of a mini-tour through major towns in the East Kootenay.

“The band’s intention (for the tour) is to give free concerts for schools in the afternoon and perform (paid) shows for the general public in the early evening,” said Mr. Armstrong in the press release.

The band’s origins in the Kimberley Rock Academy are no coincidence, as the academy offers instruction in songwriting and band development, as well as traditional musical instrument lessons, according to Mr. Armstrong.

“These four kids just started to shine, so I got them going together in a band. I used to work for a record company, so I know talent when I see it, and these kids really shine,” he told The Pioneer.

The Inferiors’ DTSS shows will be on Friday, September 30th — in the afternoon for the students, and then the show open to the public (also at DTSS) will start at 6 p.m. Admission will be $5 at the door and will be used to cover tour expenses.

...want in for the winter • Flies • Spiders • Rodents - we offer a pro-active approach to stop them COLD!

A Member of Better Business Bureau

Saturday September 24th, 10 – 5:30 pm Exhibition runs until September 30th

View all works online at artymgallery.com downtown Invermere 250-342-7566 ~ info@artymgallery.com

250-426-9586

The Invermere Health Care Auxiliary is looking for

Volunteers

at one of the most popular places in town, The Thrift Store!

Join our dynamic team and get an opportunity to meet new people, provide a valuable service and contribute to our community health care needs.

Your time is valuable and we are flexible.

We will find a 3 hour shift that will work for you in positions including receiving goods, stocking the shelves and sales in the store.

We have something for all ages and gender.

Drop in at the Thrift Store on 7th Avenue.

Talk with any of the volunteers for further information. contact us by email at InvermereThriftStore@gmail.com

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Tel: 250-342-9281 • Fax: 250-342-2934

Plein Air Exhibition with Cameron Bird, Andrew Kiss, Denise Lemaster, Neil Patterson & Susan Woolgar

www.cranbrookpestcontrol.com

Cranbrook Pest Control

Jet Rodding of Sewer Lines The District of Invermere will be Jet Rodding the sewer lines in the following areas from September 26th-30th: • • • • • •

Fort Point Industrial Park area Tunnacliffe Heights area KPOKL 5th Street and north along 11th, 12th, & 13th Avenue 7th Street & 13th Street, west of 13th Avenue

This program is necessary to maintain the quality of the sewer system. It is recommended that you leave all toilet seat lids down during this operation.

The District apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this operation.

If you have any questions, please contact the District office at 250-342-9281.

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

16 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

September 23, 2016

Show & Shine The 27th Radium car show descended upon the valley on Saturday, September 17th with the car show taking over The Springs driving range in Radium during the day and the ‘50s and ‘60s dance rocking the Invermere Curling Club at night.

Counter clockwise from top right: Jacob Kitzul posing with his baby blue convertible; crowds amid the classics; Dale Saby and Joyce Deacon relax in front of their ride; Vic Luhowy next to his classic car; Alberta band Rewind deliver golden oldies at the dance; (left to right) Duane Springsteel, Teresa Makus, Nicole Camarta and Brenda Griep show off their classic costumes on Saturday night.

Car show photos by Katie Watt/

Dance photos by Eric Elliott

September 23, 2016

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 17

Fall fair Tons ‘o’ fun was had at the Windermere Fall Fair and Scarecrow Festival on Sunday, September 18th.

Counterclockwise from top right: Clare Cherry and Konnor Cavanagh chase a giant bubble across the field; Leah Downey and Erin Kubian give the thumbs up; David and Daniel Zindler run around a hay bale in a piggyback race; Maggie Sheltgen proudly shows off the award she won in the chicken-showing contest; local vendors were out in full force; Katie and Molly Lee have a load of laughs during a three-legged race; Lucas Norrington and his mom Gwyn Robinson enjoy a timeout with a live music performance in the background.

Photos by Katie Watt

18 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer . . . ‘Local’ from page 14 One study suggests that between their first and second birthday, on any given day 64 per cent of babies and toddlers are watching TV and videos, averaging slightly over two hours; and 36 percent have a television in their bedroom.

The Columbia Valley Early Years Coalition has promoted the healthy development of children aged zero through six since 2006.

Its vision is a community that recognizes and responds to the unique needs of children and their families.

For more information and to secure a free family swim pass, contact Ms. Correll at 250342-5566.

September 23, 2016

Ferguson disappointed in performance He said those errors he speaks of showed up mostly in his short game with his irons that were not as accurate as he would have liked during the tournament.

“It’s just the little things like that that you have After winning the British Columbia Senior Men’s to tweak a little bit to get you over the top. As for title earlier this summer, Invermere’s Harry Ferguson my putting and my driving, they were just where they came up short in his quest for a national title at the were supposed to be. It’s my irons I need to work on,” 2016 Canadian Men’s Senior Championship in Nihe said. agara Falls, Ontario.

After firing an opening round 75, Mr. Ferguson Mr. Ferguson finished in a tie for 36th place with was in tough to work his way back up the leaderboard, a score of 14 over par through four rounds held from which was a completely different feeling, he said, than September 6th to 9th at the Grand Niagara Golf the way he fought his way through the BC Senior’s Course.

Championship. While he closed out the tournament “I’m bitterly disappointed that I finished where I did only because I’ve seen the level that those guys are with his best score of 73, it wasn’t enough to accomHarry Ferguson plish his goal of becoming a national champion. at and I’m at the same level,” Mr. Ferguson said a week Having returned from Niagara, Mr. Ferguson said the events of after the tournament with the sting fresh in his mind. “I had five mistakes in four rounds of golf that cost me being in the top three the tournament are still heavy on his mind.

“I took some time off just a couple days here, but I actually went players in Canada. Those five mistakes were the difference of finishand hit some balls today because I just wanted to step away because ing where I did, which was T36 as to being in the top three.”

Among other obstacles, he said he struggled with the weather in the pressure was so high,” he said, noting that he’s already preparOntario that had a lot more wind and humidity than anything he ing for next year’s national championship, which he said he will be eligible for thanks to his victory this year at the BC Championship. had prepared for while playing back home in B.C. “I know what it’s going to take to get to the very top. I won’t “I guess the biggest thing that we didn’t adapt to was the temperature,” he said. “It was huge humidity there; it was like golfing falter in my desire to get to the top. You don’t show up a month in a shower. So it was just about trying to stay hydrated and think before the tournament and try to get ready for the tournament. It straight because when you get hot, you don’t think straight and I takes time, so I’ll spend 365 days getting ready for that tournament next year.” made a couple mental errors that way.”

By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff

AN EXCLUSIVE NEW LAKE VIEW & LAKE ACCESS COMMUNITY

Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund Request for Proposals STARTING AT

$225,000 + GST

HUGE INCENTIVES

FOR IMMEDIATE BUILDING COMMITMENT • PRIVATE

COMMUNITY NATURAL SAND BEACH

• PROPOSED BOAT MOORAGE FACILITY

STARTING AT

$95,000 + GST

ROSS NEWHOUSE

250.342.5247

MARIANNE OBER

250.341.5747

250.342.9450 / 866.342.9450 / www.wvrealestate.ca

The Kootenay Conservation Program (KCP) and Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) are seeking proposals for projects that will benefit conservation in the area from Spillimacheen to Canal Flats utilizing the Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund (CVLCF).

The purpose of the Fund is to provide local financial support for important projects that will contribute to the conservation of our valuable natural areas. CVLCF funding is available for conservation projects that result in the reduction to a known threat to biodiversity. The themes for the Fund are water conservation, wildlife and habitat conservation, and open space conservation.

Projects that are technically sound and effective, and provide value for money through partnerships with other funders will have priority. Proponents must be a registered notfor‐ profit organization, First Nations band, or local government. Unqualified groups or organizations may partner with a qualified organization. A Technical Review Committee will review project proposals and make recommendations to the RDEK for final funding approval.

To apply for funding go to www.kootenayconservation.ca and click on Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund tab. Review the Terms of Reference paying particular attention to Section 8 – Fund Design and then apply using the application form provided.

Closing dates for project submissions is 4:30 p.m., October 31st, 2016.

EXPERIENCE AND INTEGRITY ADVICE YOU CAN TRUST

Project proposals must be delivered by email to info@kootenayconservation.ca.

September 23, 2016

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 19

Valley curlers gear up for another season teams generally, unless everyone is about the same level.”

On Thursday there will be senior’s league during the day with a Fun League in the evening. Mr. Luyendyk said this league is geared toward people who are not competitive curlers and are looking to learn more about the sport. He said that many of the people curling in this league use it as a learning ground for the sport before advancing onto more competitive and higher experienced leagues.

Friday nights will be dedicated to the Curling Club’s Learn to Curl program that is taught by Jack Keshen.

Mr. Luyendyk said they have run the program in past years but this year will ensure that it is operating every Friday to help newcomers to the sport build their knowledge of the game.

“A lot of people are scared to go because you’re standing on ice. You’re slipping and sliding and if you don’t know how to come out of a hack properly or slide properly and what the rock is supposed to do, you’re going to fight it,” he said. “We’ve had a lot of curlers go from never throwing a rock before to being good curlers real quick.”

Prices for registration for each league vary depending on the league and the number of leagues that curlers are interested in registering for. Mr. Luyendyk said if people want to know more information, they are invited

By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff With the hockey season well underway at the Eddie in downtown Invermere, it’s getting to be that time of year for action to pick up across the street at the Invermere Curling Club.

The Curling Club will be hosting its annual general meeting on Thursday, September 29th at 7 p.m. It’s open to the public to sign up for any of the leagues or activities going on at the club.

This year there will be a variety of leagues for interested curlers to register for that will keep the Curling Club busy every night. On Monday there is the mixed league open to teams with both males and females; Tuesday is the men’s league with the women’s league on the following night.

Curling Club President Rick Luyendyk said they will be changing up the format for women’s night this year, re-drawing teams every week for the women in hopes of creating a more balanced playing field.

“We were having our numbers drop off and this is what some of the other ladies teams have done in other areas and found it to be quite good,” he said. “It gets it mixed and you don’t end up with one extremely competitive team because everyone likes to curl on competitive

VE

The Invermere

ALLEY CHO

Pick up the Pioneer’s sister paper ~ The Invermere Valley Echo ~ every Wednesday.

{Subscriptions also available}

to come out to the AGM. He added that curling presents a perfect opportunity for people to remain active in the wintertime and escape the suboptimal weather that often accompanies it.

“It’s also a lot of fun,” he said. “Not only the game itself but the camaraderie during the game but also after the game.”

With the ice set to go in the curling rink on October 1st, the days will be numbered before the first rock is thrown at the Invermere Curling Club on October 15th as part of the opening Link to Rink weekend where people golf one day and curl the next.

For more information, people are encouraged to visit www.curlinginvermere.ca, call 250-342-3315 or email invermerecurling@shaw.ca.

In memory of

Dennis Leon Michel

Who passed away 10 years ago on September 24th, 2006.

Love from: Lucile, Linda, Gayle and families.

Regional District of East Kootenay

Edgewater and Holland Creek Sanitary Sewer Flushing Begins Soon!

More is better.

The Regional District of East Kootenay is gearing up for its regular maintenance work on the Edgewater and Holland Creek (includes Lakeview Meadows) sanitary sewer mains to remove settled and accumulated material.

There’s more to the valley than meets the eye…

See this week's September 21st Invermere Valley Echo for:

During this process, the contractor will be setting up their flushing apparatus at each service access (manhole) in the roadway and releasing pressurized water through the sanitary sewer main pipe to remove buildup.

This maintenance is scheduled for the week of September 26 - September 30, 2016.

A bubbling and/or vacuum effect may be noticed in your drains and toilets due to this maintenance flushing.

It is recommended to keep all toilet seats closed and cover any floor drains.

Boat launch, Legacy Trail contribution policies proposed (Page 1)

Radium resident requests noise bylaw change (Page 3)

Multi-use centre solar panels will not tilt (Page 4)

CastleRock subdivision begins planning for next phase (Page 4) Rockies looking to rebound after two consecutive losses (Page 9) From being cut to Sweden: Ryan Lawson’s story (Page 15)

Internal plumbing consists of “P” Traps, which hold a volume of water to prevent sewer gasses from migrating into a home. During the flushing process, this water could be drawn out of the traps. For that reason, it is important to refill all plumbing traps by running the water in your sinks and floor drains after the work is complete.

This preventative maintenance process is necessary to reduce the potential for a sanitary sewer main backup which could result in damage to property. The RDEK would like to thank you for your patience during this regular maintenance.

Please note: We would like to remind those residents with homes on the low pressure sewer system (homes with individual sewer pumps) to please flush plenty of water through your system prior to vacating the home for an extended period of time. This practice will prevent sewer odour from forming and releasing upon initial use after sitting idle for weeks or months.

For more information on the flushing program, contact: Norm Thies, RDEK Senior Operator 250-342-0063 or nthies@rdek.bc.ca

www.rdek.bc.ca info@rdek.bc.ca 1-888-478-7335

20 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

September 23, 2016

Making a difference On Saturday, September 17th, proceeds from the MMM Classic (Mike Moore Memorial Classic) were presented to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Charles Starke of Calgary explains: “The MMM Classic is for my brother-in-law who passed away due to a sudden heart attack in 2014. Mike and his high school buddies have been using my cabin (in Invermere) as a base to enjoy a golf weekend annually for the past 15 years. Upon Mike’s death, I discussed with his high school friends if they would like to continue the golf tradition with a benefit to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. It makes a world of difference if we can take an unfortunate event and create something positive.”

Pictured are (left to right); Kevin Eckstadt, Heart and Stroke Foundation volunteer Leanne Beddie accepting the donation of $2,560, Rob Eckstadt, Steve Ward, Rob Gee, Glenn Campbell, Gord Pratt, organizer Charles Starke, Pete Ward and Scott Paul.

Since 2013, the Heart and Stroke Foundation has placed 11 AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) in 11 locations throughout the Columbia Valley including Kinsmen Beach in Invermere, the Canal Flats Arena, the Invermere Curling Club, the Radium Community Hall, Windermere Community Hall, David Thompson Secondary School, and five locations at Panorama Mountain Resort.

Photo by Angela Miller

Vote for our centre in Aviva grant competition All about our

CENTRE In December 2016, 30 communities across Canada will be receiving substantial grants from the Aviva Community Fund. The competition for these grants is sponsored by Aviva Canada Inc. and it is open to every community in Canada. The total amount being awarded is $1 million. Any individual registered with the fund can vote for any of the ideas submitted during the voting round which is from October 11th to October 28th, 2016. Anyone under the age of 18 will be asked to verify

Your Local

that they have their parPhoto by Ruth Fast/Painted Sun Photography ents’ permission to register.

Unlike some competitions that encourage participants to vote as many times as possible, in this case a person can vote only 18 times.

Each registered person can use their 18 votes anytime between October 11th and 28th. tyfund.org and either register using Facebook Connect or An idea is being submitted on behalf of the Fundrais- provide an email address and create a password; then just ing Committee for the new Columbia Valley Centre and, wait for the voting period to begin on October 11th. Each if successful, it will contribute significantly to the facility individual has 18 votes and you can vote for any of the by enabling the purchase of a high quality projector and ideas, but of course we encourage you to vote for ours. screen to be permanently installed in the building.

You do not have to be a resident of our area so spread the If the idea is accepted and included in the voting word to all your contacts and let’s do it for the Valley. round, it is then up to all the residents of the Valley to Additional information is available on the Aviva register and vote. website at www.avivacommunityfund.org or at www.

The process is very easy. Go to www.avivacommuni- ColumbiaValleyCentre.ca.

COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE

Buying or selling…

Your greatest investment is worth a second opinion!

Glenn Pomeroy

MaxWell Realty Invermere 1214-7th Avenue, Invermere, B.C.

glennpomeroy@shaw.ca

Cell: (250) 270-0666 Office: (250) 341-6044 Fax: 866-600-0673

Cell: 250•341•1395 Toll Free: 1•888•258•9911 pglassford@telus.net www.PaulGlassford.com

Professionals

Wende Brash Broker/Owner

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

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

September 23, 2016

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 21

HERE TO SERVE YOU CARPET CLEANING

Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.

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

Dean Hubman

Toll Free: 877-342-3052

Certified Technician

Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 odysseyrestoration@telus.net

250-342-3052

CONTRACTING

CONTRACTING

• • • •

Doors Windows Flooring Painting/ Interior/Exterior • Kitchen Renovations

• 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

250-342-5682

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

RR#4 2117 - 13 Avenue Invermere, B.C.

Fax: 250-342-9644

Free Estimates

rugclean@telus.net

V0A 1K4

www.ptarmigan-invermere.com

250.341.1995 philbibby@live.ca

invermereelectric@gmail.com

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

New Homes • Custom Builds • Renovations Big Or Small no job too big or too small

Hank Pronk

250-341-7204 250-342-7517

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

250-341-1182

Serving the Columbia Valley

www.cabincare.ca

LANDSCAPING

Renovations Decks Finishing Interior/Exterior Painting David Gulbe Mike Bernicot

Dale Elliott Contracting • •

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

250-341-7098 Invermere, B.C.

ofs

ing, decks, ro

tions, fram home renova

House Lifting, leveling and moving Foundation repairs and replacement

Box 424, Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0

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

Journeyman Carpenter

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

CONTRACTING

• • • •

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

Phil Bibby

Scott Postlethwaite

Residential & Commercial Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

FAIRMONT RIDGE RENOVATION

design@gldltd.com • 250-688-0757 w w w. g l d l a n d s c a p i n g . c o m

Will Feissel

Contractor valleyframing@hotmail.ca

22 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

September 23, 2016

HERE TO SERVE YOU CONCRETE

LANDSCAPING

• 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.

Michael Meadus paradise.invermere@gmail.com www.myparadisecabins.ca

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

READY MIX CONCRETE

SERVICES

Concrete Pump • Sand & Gravel Heavy Equipment Rentals • Crane Service

JOURNEYMAN RED SEAL WELDER

CORY BUCK

Proudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years

Box 695 Radium Hot Springs, B.C. V0A 1M0

For competitive prices and prompt service, call: 250-342-3268 (plant) 250-342-6767 (office)

Email: corybuck2001@yahoo.com Mobile Welding” and “CWB certified

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)

• 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

FREE!

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

1756 Hwy 93/95 Windermere B.C.

SERVICES

FILTER - IT

Kootenay Cribbing, Ltd.

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

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

Your Weekly Source for News and Events

JOHN WOOD THE FOUNDATION CONTRACTOR OF CHOICE PH: 250-345-2188 • CELL: 250-342-1289 • TOBYWOOD@SHAW.CA

Patryk Jagiello STAIN/LACQUER/PAINT INTERIOR/EXTERIOR patco_dev@shaw.ca

N E W S PA P E R

#8, 1008 - 8 Avenue PO Box 868, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 th

Amanda Nason

Advertising Sales

Ph: 250.341.6299 • Cell: 250.341.1111 www.columbiavalleypioneer.com advertising@invermerevalleyecho.com

SERVICES Hourly or Contract Rates Available

Established 1976

DURAFORM SYSTEM

Chris Jones

• 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

www.diamondheatingandspas.com

Serving the Columbia Valley

Skandia I N P U R S U I T O F Concrete EXCELLENCE

(250) 270-0345 (403) 870-7558 in Calgary since 2002 in Invermere since 2004

Patco Developments Ltd. PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS

• 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

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

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

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

September 23, 2016

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 23

HERE TO SERVE YOU SERVICES

SERVICES

THE VALLEY’S LARGEST WINDOW COVERINGS SHOWROOM

Selkirk Appliance Repair Box 2073 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

• Roller Shades • Roman Shades • Cellular Shades

David Matheson

Owner

250-342-5151

• Pleated Shades • Horizontal Blinds • Shutters

Come visit our showroom,

selkirkapplrepair@hotmail.com

Fully Insured & WCB Covered

• Vertical Blinds • Automation • Residential & Commercial

492 ARROW RD., UNIT 1B 250-342-HOME (4663)

FREE ESTIMATES

Chimney and Eavestrough Cleaning and Repair Specialists

• Pruning and Removal of ALL Trees and Shrubs • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured & WCB Covered

You name it!

I’ll take care of it!

YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP for all home maintenance from raking your lawn to renovating your entire house.

OVER

30

YEARS EXPERIENCE

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

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

Scott Wilisky

stwcarpentry@live.ca • 250-270-0745

• Air Conditioning/Heat Pumps • Fireplaces • Full Heating and Ventilation Systems

Kitchen cabinet & counter top SpecialiStS

Call for your FREE consultation and estimate

Westridge Cabinets Dealer ~ Granite and Quartz Counter Tops Come visit our showroom,

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

WETT Certified

Sales ~ Service ~ Installation

Lambert

INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD.

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

1 Week Free Trial

• Non profit society serving the Valley since 1987!

• Weight room, cardio, Women Only and 25+ classes per week including yoga, Zumba, Ski Fit, Qigong, spin and more!

• Now open 4 am – midnight with key tag access Bring in this ad to activate!

Limit one per person (new members only) www.valleyfitnesscentre.ca 250-342-2131 www.facebook.com/valleyfitnesscentre

UNIVERSAL DOORS & EXTERIORS Arnold Scheffer 250-342-6700

unidoorext@live.ca • unidoorext.ca

Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential

LAMBERT-KIPP

P H A R M A C Y LT D .

Come in and browse our giftware

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

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

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

1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

250-342-6612

Judy: (250) 341-1903

www.valleysolutions.ca valleysolutions@shaw.ca SOLUTIONS FOR THE VACATION HOME OWNER SINCE 2006

• House Checking • Complications • Details

BOUTIQUE VACATION HOME MANAGEMENT RENTAL SERVICES “Proven and successful Management and Marketing Services for your Vacation Home” “Trip Advisor Vacation Rental of the Year 2011, 2012 and 2013”

Call or visit online

PH: 1-888-711-ESCAPE (3722) • WEB: www.cobblestonecreek.ca

Have something to say? Letters to the editor can be e-mailed to news@columbiavalleypioneer.com

24 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

September 23, 2016

Nothing to fear but fear itself…

Family Ties

By Lynsey Burke Pioneer Columnist

You are born with two natural fears: the fear of loud noises and a fear of falling.

The rest is learned behaviour.

The struggle is: how do we teach our children to be aware of potential danger without introducing a fearful response?

I do my best to squelch my frightful response to certain things. I don’t want my kids to run the other direction when a wolf spider comes darting out from underneath the couch. Ewww, but they are so fiendish.

We encourage a curiosity for living creatures, even wolf spiders. We encourage them to speak kindly to strangers. We encourage them to be brave and try pushing

their limits. We encourage them to explore the world they live in. We encourage them to try new foods. We encourage them to speak up for themselves. We encourage them to expand their boundaries and comfort zones. I believe that all parents do these things, because this is how kids learn and gain confidence in themselves.

So why is it that parents are afraid to let their kids out to do and learn things on their own? There seems to be a generation of fear mongering – it’s rampant and it’s counterproductive.

The worst-case scenario is the first topic of discussion when trusted sources provide us with wisdom on safety and self-preservation. I get it; being prepared for the least favourable scenario is wise. Nobody wants to look a fool.

Do your due diligence, check. But is there such a thing as being too diligent?

Where is the fun in being the Mr. and Mrs. Safety anyway? I believe that heeding warnings about imposed limitations will eventually fall on deaf ears. Rather, I see an impending wipe out and brace myself for the impact.

Quite often they pick themselves up and carry on. There are times where we must spring into action and other times where there are some tears to wipe away. Calculated risk; that is the goal here.

By modern standards, it seems as though we have no choice but to hover to ensure that nothing horrid will happen to our precious darlings. With a safety and dangerobsessed society, it’s all too exhausting.

I like to think that we live in a safe world. I like to trust in society as a whole and believe that there is a lot of good. It’s not blind ignorance; it’s the hope that our children won’t have irrational fears, but instead a healthy knowledge of the world they live in. It’s not having to carry the weight of the world on their wee little shoulders.

Instead, they can carry the weight of parental care through our retirement years. After all, that’s why we procreate, isn’t it?

Family, adventure and the exploration of the unfamiliar is what fuels freelance writer and editor Lynsey Burke’s creativity in writing. Visit www.lynseyburke.com.

Eagle Ranch Resort welcomes new executive chef

By James Rose Special to The Pioneer Eagle Ranch Resort’s Rustica Steakhouse is pleased to welcome a new Executive Chef to the Resort’s newly revamped culinary team. Chef John Udell started his new role at the beginning of September and couldn’t be more excited about the opportunity to lead the Resort’s flagship dining experience.

“It was an eight-month long process to find exactly the person with the right skill set and vision to fill the Executive Chef position,” said Eagle Ranch’s food and beverage manager Pete Bourke. “With his hiring, we are looking to establish more stability in our culinary offering.”

Before joining Rustica Steakhouse, Mr. Udell served as both General Manager and Head Chef for the Bears Den — a fine dining establishment across the road from Calgary’s Bear’s Paw Country Club.

“I have been in the restaurant industry for my entire career and have done

everything from washing dishes, to tending bar, to serving,” said Mr. Udell. “From all of my experience working across Canada in large scale hotel restaurants to mom and pop eateries, I bring a diverse skill set that includes an expertise in Italian and French cuisine.”

Mr. Udell also has a love for the game of golf.

“Maybe it is no coincidence that the prospect of working at Eagle Ranch Resort was as enticing as it was for me,” he chuckled.

Will a new menu be introduced?

“Guests shouldn’t expect a complete overhaul, but of the few changes I already have in mind, they include a more condensed winter menu with more menu items added in the busy summer season. With fewer items, we can improve each dish’s quality and timeliness. Those two elements are the most important things to remember.”

Featuring locally grown produce will also be a priority.

Continued on page 30 .. .

HERE TO SERVE YOU SERVICES

(Formerly Dehart) NEW SEWER CAMERA

• • •

SERVICES

• Septic Tank Pumping • Portable Toilet Rentals

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

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

Bruce Dehart 250.347.9803 or 250.342.5357

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

Patrick Parent 250-439-8074

SERVICES

Our deadline to book advertising is Monday at noon.

To place an ad please call: 250-341-6299 or

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

Serving the Columbia Valley and beyond.

N E W S PA P E R

ads@columbiavalleypioneer.com

September 23, 2016

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 25

Pioneer Classifieds

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

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES

ANNOUNCEMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT

THANK YOU

Multi-family Garage Sale Saturday September 24th, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

9215 Moffat Ave. in Wilmer.

September 24th, 9 to 11 a.m. 129 11th Ave. Invermere. Snowboard gear, toys and the usual other stuff.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Household item Garage Sale.

Saturday, September 24th and Monday to Friday Sept. 26th - 30th, 10 am - 4 pm at D.R. Sports, #2, 755 13 St. in Invermere.

The pack rats, 12-year collection, halfway to Wilmer. 9478 Westside Rd. Saturday Sept. 24th and Sunday Sept. 25th. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 250342-6936.

Everything must go! “Make an offer” Garage Sale. No marked prices, you make an offer, if we like it…it’s yours! 8 a.m. - 12 noon.

Saturday, September 24th, 1218 13th Street, Invermere.

ATTENTION ASPIRING MUSICIANS from Parson to Canal Flats: applications are open for the Steamboat Mountain Music Bursary. Musicians of all levels and any age may apply. Funds may be used for: workshops, music camps, lessons, master classes, post-secondary music programs.

Deadline for submission: October 30th. For further information, phone 250-347-9860. Application forms and full information are available through the Steamboat Mountain Music Festival website www.steamboatmtnmusicfest.ca.

Mathew, Connor, Callie, Courtenay and Homer would like to express our sincere thank you to Christine on her kindness and generosity. It was a great three months.

Friends Forever

Moving Sale Wide selection of items.

5159 Riverview Rd. Fairmont Riverside golf course. Saturday, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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.

S OBITUARY S CHIVERS, Frederick James

August 7, 1923-September 13, 2016 Predeceased by his parents, Maud and Fred. Left to mourn, his wife Florence, sons Bradley James (Nan) and Frederick Spencer (Carolyn), grandchildren Britton, Carla (Chris), Nichole, Danielle and great-grandson Weston Thomas.

Fred, born in Blairmore, Alberta in 1923, moved to Calgary at the age of two. He attended Sunnyside Public School, Hillhurst Jr. High, Crescent Heights and Western Canada High Schools.

Upon high school graduation, Fred enlisted in the RCAF serving overseas with # 6 Bomber Group at Topcliffe, Yorkshire.

After the war Fred held various jobs until 1950 when he started a 33 year advertising career with the Calgary Herald.

During his years at the Herald, Fred was a President of the Probus Club and a member of ANCAM (a Newspaper Organization) enabling Fred and Florence to travel to a great number of conventions in cities in the U.S.A. and enjoyed the fellowship of members and associates. Upon Fred’s retirement in 1983, Florence and Fred became snowbirds travelling to Tucson, Arizona every year.

Fred was a member of the old Regal Golf Club which became the Calgary Elks Lodge and Golf Club of which he became a life member. Fred was an avid golfer scoring 5 holes in one and an albatross.

Fred’s other passions were gardening, gambling, woodworking, photography and playing bridge (not necessarily in that order).

He built their family home in NW Calgary. He supplied many neighbors with vegetables from his garden.

Thank you to Dr. Shannon Page and staff, Jesse Johnson and all the staff from Interior Health. A special thank you to Nancy Parkins, Karen Rasmussen and our loving and supportive family and friends. To his beautiful, devoted and loving wife of 63 years, thanks for the happiness!

A Celebration Luncheon will be held at the Invermere Seniors Hall on Saturday, September 24th, 2016, between 12-4 pm.

If alcohol is causing problems or conflict in your life, AA can help. All meetings are at 8 p.m.

For more information, please call 250-342-2424. Columbia United AA, Invermere: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the BC Service Building, South End – 624 4th St., Invermere. Radium Friendship Group: Friday at the Catholic Church, East Side of Main St. With the exception of Tuesday, all meetings are open.

BROOKLYN HOUSE PARTY with “TARANA” from New York. At Rolf the Woodcarvers, Fri. Oct. 7th.

Limited tix. RSVP and info at 250341-7145 patfest@yahoo.com.

S OBITUARY S Phyllis Evelyn Lake (Gibb) 1925-2016 Phyllis was born in Canwood, SK on March 21st, 1925. She passed away in Invermere, BC on Wednesday, September 14th, 2016.

Phyllis had resided in the valley since 1950. She was a loving, caring wife, mother and homemaker. Phyllis loved to cook, dance and party with friends. She also enjoyed and worked hard at many outdoor activities. She was an avid horsewoman, worked with cattle and harvested Christmas trees. Phyllis also enjoyed fishing, picnicking and gardening. She was a longtime active member of the Royal Canadian Legion’s Ladies’ Auxiliary.

Phyllis leaves behind many good friends, but goes on to join those who went before her. She was predeceased by her father, Ed Filby, her mother and step-father, Verna and Robert Stenhouse, her first husband, Stan Gibb, her second husband, Gordon Lake, her grandson-in-law, Gordon Steel and dear friend, Charlie Young from Lintlaw, SK. Phyllis is survived by her Uncle Walter Onia, 100 years young on October 1, 2016! She is dearly missed and fondly remembered by her children Jim (Margie) Gibb, Sharon (Les) Bidinger, and Yvonne (Gary) Messner; her step-children Rick Lake, Carol Hoffert (Gary) and Earl (Esther) Evans; her grandchildren Leanna Steel (Clinton), Marlen Bidinger (Holly), Myrna Nichol (Jeff), Malcolm Gibb (Katharine), Amy Messner (Amiel) and Paul Messner (Jennifer); her great-grandchildren Mackenzie Nichol, Shanice Puskaric, Latalia Puskaric, Daylen Bidinger, Abbey Bidinger, Eleanor Simonetta, Madison Messner, Oliver Logan and Juliet Logan.

Her granddaughter-in-law, Laura Moberg, Cliff and Linda Barkley, and their daughter Tina were also very special caring people in Phyllis’ life.

A memorial service for Phyllis will be held at Christ Church Trinity in Invermere on Saturday, October 8th, 2016 at 2 pm.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at www.mcphersonfh.com

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to Dandelions for their amazing debut cd. Such talent right here in the valley!

Cheers to RDEK for paving the road to the transfer station in Canal Flats.

S OBITUARY S Nelson, Avard Warren (Ab) 1924-2016 Avard Warren Nelson was born in Silverton, B.C. on February 24th, 1924 to Margaret and Samuel Nelson. The oldest of seven children, Ab attended school in Silverton and New Denver. He enlisted and served in active service with the Royal Canadian Air Force from May 6th, 1943 and was discharged on completion of a term of voluntary service on the twelfth day of September 1945.

Ab and May were married September 10th, 1946. They moved to the Windermere Valley in 1955 where they had five children. Ab worked at the Mineral King and Paradise Mine until 1958 when he left to work at Westroc Industries. He worked there until his retirement in 1989.

Ab and May loved to camp and fish. They passed this love onto their children and grandchildren. They spent many weekends camped at White Swan Lake. In later years they discovered Nimpo and Puntzi lakes in the Chilcotin and spent part of every year there.

Ab was predeceased by his second oldest son Brian to a hunting accident in 1972 and his wife May to cancer in 1999. He passed away peacefully on September 10th, 2016 at the Invermere and District Hospital.

Ab is survived by his sons Everett and Kevin (Nicole); daughters Brenda (Stuart) and Bernice; Grandchildren Brian, Becky, Jennifer, Cory, Michael, Scott, Brody, McKenna and Brennan; Great-grandchildren Hunter, Grayson, Chloe and twins Cole and Claire.

Interment will take place at Mountainview Cemetary, Saturday, September 24th, 11 a.m. An open house to follow at the home of Kevin and Nicole, 1491 10th Street, Invermere, B.C.

26 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

Cheers to the people who shoot Jeers to the person who stole the their mouth off and stick their foot $30 iPod Thursday a.m. from the in it in the Dear Editor section. Just Thrift Store within minutes of us another reason why I want to leave opening. Return it for your own CHEERS &peace JEERS this valley. of mind.

Sponsored by

Huge Cheers of appreciation for the communication, the offer of rides, helpful hints and telling me to slow down. It makes an old lady very happy and makes my day! Love this Valley.

Cheers to Brodie Godlien, featured in the STARS 2017 calendar (February). You continue to be a true inspiration. Glad to have been part of your initial stabilization at the Invermere Hospital.

Cheers to Max F. and Penny Powers for a great year of summer employment at Columbia River Paddle! Cheers to Hank for coming to see what these two crazy kids were up to. Your sense of community is wonderful and welcomed! Do stop by again; it’s changed a bit since your first visit.

Bunches of Cheers to Margaret, Whitney, Nissa and Joyce who provided great service, warm smiles and lots of laughter at the Fields Store. You made that store one of the best in our valley and you will all be missed. The fun times are much appreciated! From grateful customers and friends.

Cheers to my girlfriend who sunbathes on my boat. Jeers to the train tracks being so close to our secluded spot on the lake. Double Jeers to the end of summer and sunbathing.

Cheers to Barney for extraordinary service. Your commitment to doing it right and going out of your way to provide excellent customer service is appreciated and will be widely commented on amongst all of our valley friends and acquaintances.

You will be highly recommended by your Elk Park customers.

Jeers to the VERY childish Jeers lately. Assuming they are coming from adults, grow up already.

Cheers to A&W for donating coffee and all the supplies for our ICAN fundraiser. Much appreciated.

Cheers to Online Automotive for their superior workmanship and excellent customer service in bringing our Impala back to life.

HUGE HUGE CHEERS to the Shuswap Community for the FANTASTIC Salmon Dinner, and sharing it with everyone. The whole evening was wonderful.

Cheers to all the volunteers and sponsors for making the Invermere Music Festival such a success. You rocked the town with a great party.

Cheers to Sharon and Shirley of The Spilli Bean, home of the famous Peanut Butter Pie! Only “9 more sleeps” before the end of another season of great food, coffee, perfect breakfasts, and fun times. Feel like family when I walk through the door! Also Cheers to their supportive husbands. Great job everyone.

Jeers to the people who showed up at Lake Enid in the white SUV on the afternoon of September 12th. You ruined a beautiful, peaceful afternoon by forcing everyone at the lake to listen to your obnoxiously loud music. It was ignorant and rude and your music sucked!

September 23, 2016

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

LOST AND FOUND

Cheers to my wife! If I had multiple wives, you’d be my favourite.

Cheers to Gord Fullerton, just for being a great friend, father and husband. YOU ROCK!

Cheers to Corporal Brett from the RCMP for his assistance when our truck broke down heading into Radium on Friday night. Not only did he help us with traffic on a busy night he made sure we got to Spur Valley safely. He also called Doug Warbrick to tow us to town, and Cheers to Doug for a fair price - he even fixed our truck the next day.

These two gentlemen represented the people of this beautiful valley so well. You both are the best!

Lost: Large turqoise and silver ring. The stone is set on an angle.

Sentimental value. Please call 250342-3042.

Cheers to the Max Helmer Construction truck drivers that drive up and down Settler’s Road!

Every truck we’ve encountered on the road has waved at us. It’s a small gesture but goes a long way! MHC drivers are friendly and courteous!

Cheers guys, look forward to seeing you on the road!

Jeers to all the Jeerers. Quit complaining and enjoy your beautiful surroundings.

Cheers to the honest citizen who turned my wallet in to the kind employees at Valley Foods, who went above and beyond in contacting me. Just another reason I love to live in this valley.

CHEERS to all the kids (and adults) out playing Pokemon Go. It’s an awesome way to get outside, socialize, and have fun. Don’t knock it until you try it!

Cheers to Fairmont Hot Springs for the generous donation from their Exchange Tournament, and for everything else they have done for the Summit Youth Centre this year.

You ROCK! Jeers to the person who jeered Pokemon Go players. I’m sure you had your fads in your time too! I hope that Pokemon Go players are not being harmful to you, so there is no need to come down on them like that.

Jeers to cyclists who don’t follow the rules, such as stay to the right of the white line, and no riding side by side to talk. You can’t pretend to be a car one minute and then a pedestrian the next. You are too slow to be vehicles, you are pedestrians.

Cheers to Kevin Blackwell, Karen Bedford and Kris Newman for proceeding with the new housing development in Radium. Double Cheers to the Mayor and Council of Radium Hot Springs for being “Open For Business “.

Cheers to a fantastic Scarecrow Festival...lots of fun and activities!

Jeers to the people walking their pitbull around the festival.... there was a no pets allowed policy, why were you an exception?

Cheers to Ron for picking up my bag of sleeping bags, towels and Therma Rests off the highway by Dry Gulch and for returning them back to me!!! So kind of you to dry everything out for me as well!!

Karma will be good to you!!! There are still big hearted people in this world!!!

Cheers to Shelley Shoemaker, Lymphatic Drainage masseuse extraordinaire! Your healing, caring, hands are much appreciated!

STORAGE

New House Multi Storage

BOAT & RV STORAGE

Conveniently located in the Invermere Industrial Park.

LOW RATES! DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE! We can park your trailer for you. 7 DAYS A WEEK ACCESS! Phone: 250-342-3637 Email: newmulti@telus.net

Cheers to the Radium Car Show organizers and another great event. The participants had nothing but praise for the efficiency of the event. Very well done and enjoyed by all.

LOST AND FOUND Found: A rod case at Munn Lake, Call 250-342-6588, please leave a message.

Lost: iPhone 5 in the Columbia River, lime green phone in white case inside a waterproof pouch. If found, please call or text 403-8273023 or 403-262-7370.

Lost: Kite Board on Sept. 2nd around Kinsmen Beach area. Please call 250-517-8773 if found.

Found: Pair of sunglasses on Lakeview Dr. on Monday, September 5th. Please e-mail cco_49@hotmail.com with a description for return.

Found: Elk bugle on the evening of September 15th. Text me the area you lost it and you can have it back.

PS: there are no elk in that area.

250-688-0305.

September 23, 2016

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 27

STORAGE

SUITE FOR RENT

CONDO FOR RENT

MISC. FOR SALE

FIREWOOD

RV FOR SALE

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE

Furnished suite for rent. Westside Rd., Quiet tenant preferred. N/P, N/S, References needed. Long term, 250-342-6534.

Invermere - Furnished Upper Level Condo, close to Downtown.

2-bdrm, 2 bathrooms. N/S, N/P, No Partiers. References please. $1,000/ mo. plus hydro. 403-978.4559.

2 seater stroller with 1 rain/bug and shade screen. Walk or jogging wheels. $250 O.B.O. Call 250-342-5585.

Support Rockies Hockey firewood.

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

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.

Pine firewood, $200 a cord in Invermere 250-342-1586 and small orders.

1984 24’ bunk model Wilderness Travel Trailer, $1750 O.B.O. and 800 sq. ft. repurposed oak hardwood flooring. 403-618-3389.

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: 250342-3166.

OFFICE SPACE Highway Frontage Office Space for rent. October 1st - April 30th. Ample parking, signage capabilities.

Perfect for winter tourism business. $1200/mo + hydro. 250-347-6595.

COMMERCIAL SPACE

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE

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

1,490 sq. ft. of shop/retail space in Athalmer, 2 large overhead doors!, $1272/mo., all utilities included.

Newhouse Multi Storage, 250-3423637, newmulti@telus.net.

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

SHARED ACCOMMODATION 1-bdrm for rent in town with private bath. In a 3-bdrm house.

W/D, dishwasher, N/S, dog negotiable, small yard. Must be super clean, active and fun. $625/ mo., DD $625. References yes please. Bills included. Please call 778-252-1167.

ACCOMMODATION WANTED Retired responsible teacher seeking accommodation for April 2017 for min. of 6 months. N/S, will do yard work. Will consider house sitting.

250-341-8443.

Bright 1-Bedroom furnished walkout suite in Westridge, Invermere.

Private patio entrance, off-street parking for one vehicle. No washer/ dryer. N/S, D/W. One small dog/ cat allowed. DD, Pet deposit and References required. $850/mo.

Utilities, hydro, wi-fi included.

Long-term renter preferred.

Available Oct 1. Email rosis@telus. net.

Juniper Heights newly renovated large quiet 1-bdrm walkout suite.

N/S, N/P, W/D. $850/mo. + half hydro. References. 250-341-7472.

Furnished apartment in Invermere.

N/S, N/P, references required. 250342-9636.

Akiskinook Resort: Ground level larger end unit, 1-bdrm fully furnished condo, newly renovated, indoor pool, hot tub. $775/mo. includes cable. Call or text 403281-3991.

LOT/ACREAGE FOR RENT Large lot for mobile home. Williams Trailer Park. No pets. Phone 250342-9390.

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE ELKHORN COUNTRY ESTATES

In Invermere modern 4-bdrm, 2 bath newer home. Great central location, close to schools, beach and downtown, large yard with storage shed. W/D, D/W, N/S, N/P. $1,450/mo. 250-342-3790.

Phase 2 now for sale, Windermere. Total of 8 acreages, 2 sold, 4.2 to 6 acres each. Starting at $169,000.

Separate individual graveled access roads, individual wells up to 30 gallons per minute, no building commitment.

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

CONDO FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR SALE

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.

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.

HOUSE FOR RENT

Radium, 2-bdrm + den, 2 bath, sunny corner unit near golf and downtown, all appliances, fireplace, locker, indoor parking, N/S, N/P, No parties. References please. $1050/mo. utilities included. Call 250-707-5700 or text 808-2984.

Lake Windermere Point in Invermere: 2-bdrm + den, 2-bath, poolside and lake view, underground parking, fully furnished with leather couches.

N/S, small dogs negotiable, available Oct. 15th. Monthly rent depending on length of tenancy.

403-561-0111 or bobburk41@ gmail.com.

MISC. FOR SALE

Dock-Large, durable, polystyrene floating dock 5’ x 100’ with ramp, three fingers and bench. Paid $85,000, ask $40,000. Delivery negotiable. Tub-deluxe, clawfoot, new, white, 66“x 40”, air jets with remote. $5,000 new, ask $1,800.

Tanks-two 300 gal, used. $250 ea. Gates- Two pairs, steel, white.

10‘ x 4‘, $500 ea. pair. Electronic gate-with FOB and 15.5’ arm, above ground, 10’ x 3’, $2,800.

Shingles-metal, profile, forest green, used, 1000 sf, $1000. Firewood-$60/cord, “you cut”, D.fir.

Fairmont. Bob 403-861-2309.

Yfl-221 Silver Yamaha flute, complete with carrying case and cleaning kit. Contact 250-3415428.

For Sale: 84 inch Snowbear Snowplow, power lift, manual angle. Works well, 250-342-0450.

For sale: One 3 person sofa, green with beige and brown stripes in good condition, $100 and one 3 person sofa with brown and gold stripes in excellent condition, $150.

Please call 250-342-7313 after 1800 hr.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited, 6 cylinder, 4WD, very good condition, automatic, loaded, leather, sunroof, Dealer Service Records provided, snow tires included, 190,000 kms, $12,900. Call 250-341-3162.

1999 Hyundai Elantra 4 door, 179,000 kms excellent condition, brand new brakes, 4 studded tires mounted. $2000. Call Dorothy 250402-2125 or 250-342-9589.

2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac asking $4000, 2000 Subaru Forester Awe asking $3000. Enquiries 250-3477770.

2005 Dodge Caravan V6, six passenger automatic. Good running order. Winter tires. Leather seats, $2500 O.B.O. 250-342-2287.

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.

Please email classified ads to info@columbiavalleypioneer.com

FITNESS Zumba Fitness – Julie Parent Zumba Classes resume for the Fall on Monday September 26st, 2016.

Classes are held at J.A. Laird Elementary School Gym Mon. and Thurs. at 5:30 p.m.

Contact Julie Parent at 250-3415474 for more Information.

STRONG HIIT Classes – Julie Parent STRONG HIIT Classes start Wednesday, September 28th at 5:30 p.m. at J.A. Laird School Gym. For more information Regarding this HIIT class please contact Julie Parent at 250-341-5474.

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

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

AJ Siding and Eavestrough Serving the Columbia Valley since 1993.

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

Free estimate, call Joe at 250-3427177.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED! Looking to hire

RELIABLE, HARD WORKING, TEAM PLAYERS with TWO YEARS EXPERIENCE ON SKIDSTEERS. Must have clean abstract and be able to work all hours.

Please send resume to balancebobcat@hotmail.com 250 US gallon tanks for sale.

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

28 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

SERVICES

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.

LESSONS/TRAINING Piano, theory, composing lessons. Invermere.

Arne Sahlen, int’l bio. Graded, jazz/ rag/pop, adults, etc. Fun, focus, High standards. arnesahlen@ hotmail.com, call/text 250-5404242.

Music Lessons Experienced musician will teach saxophone, clarinet or flute in your home. Greg 778-526-5099, gsco@ shaw.ca.

WORK WANTED Looking for F/T class 1, 3 or 5 work.

2 years class 1 freight experience; 4 years experience driving courier 5 and 1-ton vans. Clean commercial and personal drivers abstract.

Currently live in Cranbrook but will relocate for the right job. 250-4649595.

HELP WANTED Invermere Petro-Can is currently accepting resumes for F/T and P/T employment. Apply in person to 185 Laurier Street, Invermere between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Seeking a motivated individual interested in joining a growing construction company. Must have experience, be physically fit, have own transportation and a positive attitude. Wage negotiable dependent on knowledge and skills. Immediate start. Please email resumes and references to JLBInnovations@hotmail.com.

September 23, 2016

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

MISC. FOR SALE

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.

Taynton Bay Electrical looking for experienced electrician must have experience with residential, commercial and or industrial.

P/T or F/T, wage depending on experience. Please send resume to tayntonbay@hotmail.com or call 250-342-1355.

TENDER ZEHNDER BEEF Natural local beef, free of antibiotics and hormones. Government inspected, standard cut, wrapped and delivered. Raised on the open range west of Lake Windermere.

Halves and quarters ready for delivery. Call John Zehnder, 250342-6781 or 250-688-0713.

Child Care/Babysitting required in our home for 16 month old son.

Part time to start in September with flexible hours and days. Full time starting in November, hours and days negotiable. Appropriate education and training necessary.

Must have solid reference(s). Wage depending on experience and education. Please submit resumes and cover letters to ojopp@telus.net.

Subway Radium is looking for Full time and part-time positions call 347-9988 to apply or send resumes to rpetro@shaw.ca STW Cutting Edge Carpentry is looking for carpenters $30/hr, skilled laborers $18 to $22/hr. For long term work in Invermere and surrounding areas. Call Scott 250270-0745.

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

Invermere Law Office requires an experienced legal assistant for a part-time temporary maternity leave position, with potential for extension. Please forward resumes to: e-mail: handb@telus.net, fax: 250-342-4414. mail: Box 639, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0.

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

Best Paints

Currently seeking

Paint Shop Assistant

An energetic person with a keen eye for colour and a high regard for quality customer service.

Requires basic computer skills, ability to work rotating Saturdays and involves some physically demanding work.

Please forward resume by email to info@warwick-interiors.com or by fax: 250-342-3546

Strata Management Assistant Busy Property Management company in Invermere requires a Strata Management Assistant. The successful candidate must be a team player with excellent communication, administration and management skills, be proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, and Word and have the capability and desire to become a licensed Strata Manager.

Please fax resume, along with salary expectations, to 250-399-6351 or mail to Box 249, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0.

WINTER IS COMING FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS RESORT

WINTER JOB FAIR Tuesday, September 27 9–11am • Pine Room at the Lodge We will be hiring for our Winter 2016/17 season.

Starting mid-December. Available positions include:

Wildfire Interface Work Summit Valley Contracting in Invermere has immediate job openings for wildfire interface work in Radium Hot Springs. The positions are required from October 1 to February 28, 2017.

Laborers with chainsaw certification AND an equipment operator (log forwarder experience) are required.

Send resume to info@svcltd.ca or call 250-342-5610 for more information.

• Lift Operators • Ski & Snowboard Instructors • Snow Makers • Ticket Office Attendants • Tube Park Attendants • Experienced P/T Groomer HIRING IMMEDIATELY FOR SERVERS & COOKS Resumes may be sent in advance to: David Sheedy Human Resources at hr@fhsr.com or you can fax it to 250.345.6616

FairmontHotSprings.com 1.800.663.4979

JOIN OUR WINNING TEAM! If you are an enthusiastic & hard working individual looking for an organization which focuses on energizing & engaging its employees, send us your resume today!

RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATES | MASSAGE THERAPISTS | SOUS CHEF | COOKS DISH WASHER | ROOM ATTENDANTS | LIFEGUARDS | NIGHT AUDITOR We offer a competitive salary & benefits package with access to all Resort amenities, including golf, hot springs & skiing.

Please send your resume to David Sheedy at hr@fhsr.com or fax to 250.345.6616.

FairmontHotSprings.com 250.345.6070

time Didja know? We hire fulldule to & part-time. We’ll make a sche accomodate you!

September 23, 2016

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 29 . . . ‘Bryant’ from page 8

0911611 BC LTD o/a Tim Hortons 496 Highway 93/95 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K2

Part and Full-time Positions Available Start date – ASAP Year-round Employment Excellent Medical/Dental Benefits

Food Counter Attendant Permanent, Shift No education or experience required.

All shifts available – nights/overnights/ early mornings/weekends $11.75/hour + medical/ dental/group benefits.

Apply in person or via email timhortons.invermere@gmail.com

Travel Agent/ Consultant Travel Agent/Consultant required to assist clients with planning their vacation or business travel while delivering first class customer service and building strong client relationships.

Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, personable manner and a positive attitude.

Computer experience required, and the ability to learn and use multiple programs/GDS systems. Previous experience preferred, but will train the right candidate.

This is a part-time position, 21 – 28 hours per week.

Please forward resume by email to Brenda, tvlbd@shaw.ca

For the latest financial tips, see Page 32 this week in…

Publisher The Fitzhugh newspaper is seeking a passionate, outgoing, and energetic individual to take on the full-time role as Publisher.

We are seeking a proven leader with entrepreneurial skills to contribute to the growth of this paper. As the Publisher, you will help develop a strategy for the newspaper as it continues to serve the community of Jasper.

This role is multifaceted and includes managing, copy editing, human resources, administration, and contributing to the editorial direction of the Fitzhugh. It also has a large sales/advertising component as the candidate will be responsible for acquiring and managing advertising sales for the newspaper.

Duties include: • Managing the finances, administration, and staff of the newspaper; • Selling advertising for both the Fitzhugh and its supplements; • Completing administrative tasks that are associated with advertising and the day-to-day operations of the newspaper; • Cold calling potential clients; • Building and maintaining strong relationships within the community; • Attending important public functions.

This is a chance to join a fun and positive work environment and offers opportunities for career advancement and generous benefits.

Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to: Robert Doull rwdoull@aberdeenpublishing.com

Aberdeen Publishing Inc. is an independent publisher of newspapers, magazines and websites in BC and Alberta.

N E W S PA P E R

Ph: 250-341-6299 • Fax: 1-888-377-0312 • info@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Shauna Cameron, Shuswap Band’s Health Director, would like to thank all who attended this event.

Orange Shirt Day on September 30th Orange Shirt Day is a legacy of the St. Joseph Mission residential school commemoration event held in Williams Lake, B.C. in the spring of 2013.

It grew out of Phyllis’s account of having her shiny new orange shirt taken away on her first day of school at the Mission, and it has become an opportunity to keep the discussion on all aspects of residential schools happening annually. The September 30th date was chosen because it is the time of year in which children were taken from their homes to residential schools, and because it is an opportunity to set the stage for anti-racism and anti-bullying policies for the coming school year. Orange Shirt Day is also an opportunity for First Nations, local governments, schools and communities to come together in the spirit of reconciliation and hope for generations of children to come.

The Shuswap Band’s Health Centre has provided Orange Shirts to band members to wear to work, school, etc., on September 30th and would like the public to join in on Orange Shirt Day.

Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 Draft Long Term Facility Plan—Community Meetings GOLDEN ZONE

October 4, 2016 7:00 p.m.

Golden Secondary School Learning Commons 1500 9th St. South Golden, BC

WINDERMERE ZONE

October 5, 2016 7:00 p.m.

David Thompson Secondary School Theatre 1535—14th St. Invermere, BC

KIMBERLEY ZONE October 6, 2016 7:00 p.m.

McKim Middle School Theatre 689 Rotary Drive Kimberley, BC

What is it?

District Long Term Facility Plans are required by the Ministry of Education. They are needed to support Capital Plan requests, and to support the educational plans of a District over a 10 year window. The focus is to maximize educational benefit to students.

Who prepared the Draft?

The Draft was prepared by Planning Works Consulting (Kelowna) with the input of the Board and a Steering Committee. It resulted from a study of community demographics and projected enrolments, the condition of current facilities, the current configuration of programs, transportation systems in the District and more.

What is the purpose of the meeting?

The meeting is to share the information, provide the opportunity to ask questions, and allow for input to the Board.

When will the Draft be finalized?

The Board will consider input, and will work with the consultant and the steering committee to finalize the plan later in the school year.

How can I review the Draft Plan?

You can access the plan at the School District Website. Go to www.sd6.bc.ca and click on “Board of Education” and then “Board News” .

PLEASE JOIN US AT ONE OF THE UPCOMING MEETINGS! If you cannot attend and have questions please contact Paul Carriere, Superintendent at 250-342-9243 (4671) or Steve Jackson, Director of Operations at 250-342-9243 (4676)

30 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

September 23, 2016

Jaimie Cote bikes 500 km for Jumpstart

By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff After some 500 kilometres of gruelling hills and unforgiving weather, Jaimie Cote and some 79 other riders accomplished the goal they had when they left Red Deer on September 8th. Not only had they biked 100 km per day for five long days, each had raised more than $5,000 in hopes of getting more families into sports throughout the country.

A Jumpstart initiative, Jumpstart Pedal For Kids, was started in 2011 as a way to help raise additional funds for Jumpstart each year. Canadian Tire originally launched Jumpstart in 2005 to address inactivity among kids across the country. Since then, the corporation boasts to aiding one million kids find financial assistance, allowing them to participate in organized sports through registration, equipment and transportation.

Ms. Cote, associate dealer at Canadian Tire in Invermere, said she originally heard of the opportunity from another Canadian Tire couple, but was unsure that she would be able to meet the $5,000 fundraising requirement or complete the challenging 500-km distance in such a short period of time. Believing firmly in Jumpstart, she said she and her husband Jeff decided it was an important task to take on for the community.

Mr. and Ms. Cote took over Canadian Tire Invermere earlier this year.

“Our kids are really involved in sports and I think it’s really important for kids to be involved in sports and unfortunately nowadays the price of playing sports is really expensive so to be able to do this and help families who aren’t able to participate was really big for him and I,” Ms. Cote said.

Having never cycled more than the occasional mountain bike ride or ride with her kids, Ms. Cote purchased her first-ever road bike in April and began train. . . ‘RCMP’ from page 4 Subsequently, the staff tried to intervene and were slightly injured. Hotel staff requested that the instigator of the fight be removed from the property by police while the other woman be relocated to a new room as she was not an issue. RCMP attended the room and arrested the aggressor for assault. The intoxicated female was lodged in cells until she was sober and released with no charges after it was explained to her that she was no longer welcome back to the hotel.

Some notes from Sgt. Bob I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone in the Columbia Valley for the tremendous warm welcome my family and I have received since we have moved to the area. As the article mentioned last week, we are so excited to be Co-

CYCLING FOR A CAUSE — Jaimie Cote pictured on her 500 km ride in the Jumpstart Pedal For Kids that started in Red Deer Alberta.

Photo submitted ing for the biggest ride of her life. At first she started with 20-km distances, building on that each time out until she was riding 50-km at a time. She said, as someone who likes to workout every morning before starting her day, this made the training easier to manage.

On September 8th, though, she and the other riders from Canadian Tire partners —Sport Chek and Mark’s Work Wearhouse — started pedaling in Red Deer, Alberta, making their way through Olds, Cochrane and lumbia Valley residents and are looking forward to enjoying and participating in the sincere sense of community that the Valley is famous for. I am continuing to learn and get accustomed to my new posting. This recent posting back to a uniform role takes me back to when I first started with the RCMP. My first police car was one of those blue and white ones (I think it’s in a museum somewhere) with two red cherries on the roof for emergency lights. There was a CB radio and one switch to turn on the emergency equipment. Now, just a couple of days ago, I got into a car and had to get a constable to show me what all the buttons were for.

In fact, I had to get him to show me how to turn on the vehicle computer — I did not even know how to turn it on. Sometimes you just have to eat humble pie and ask for help. With that said, by the time my shift ended, I was too embarrassed to ask him how to turn it off.

Canmore through pouring rain and freezing temperatures before finishing their journey in Calgary five days later.

“It’s one of your bucket list things where you’re like, ‘Oh, I’d love to go do that one day’ and the fact that I was able to do it and accomplish it, when I crossed the finish line I was in tears, it was just so awesome to see,” she said.

Ms. Cote said that one of her more memorable experiences will be the four-km bike up hill in Cochrane that many averted, using the shuttle instead, but that she attacked head on.

Of course, she said, she can’t forget the stories of the other riders who were there.

“Everyone has a different reason why they do it,” she said. “One lady I rode with, her two sons grew up and they had to use Jumpstart so she does this ride now to give back to those people that can’t do it. This one guy lost 120 pounds training for this ride and this was his weight loss motivation. It’s just really interesting to hear all the different stories.”

Ms. Cote said that, to date, they have raised nearly $8,000 for her Jumpstart contribution, which will be additional funds to the annual funds they raise at the Invermere store for Jumpstart charities. At an average of $200 per family, Ms. Cote estimates that this will help nearly 40 families across the Columbia Valley participate in sports they wouldn’t otherwise have the privilege of.

Although having only just finished this year’s race, she said she is already looking forward to making this an annual tradition.

“Right now, my bike and I are on a little bit of a break,” she said. “To raise $10,000 or $12,000 next year, that would be such a huge goal to accomplish again. Physically for sure I would have to start training again in April, but yeah I think it’s something in my future that I want to do every year.” . . . ‘Eagle’ from page 24 “Being new to the valley means there will be a learning curve to see what is available but for me it is really important to provide local food products.”

Listening to what the guests want is crucial for Mr. Udell. He says it all boils down to an all-too-familiar acronym: KISS. For him, it stands for “Keep it Simply Sensational.”

After a planned one-month closure starting October 17th, Rustica Steakhouse will reopen on November 16th and feature the first Chef Udell-inspired menu.

But for those a little more impatient, a fall fundraiser for both the Columbia Valley Centre and the Westside Legacy Trail is taking place at Eagle Ranch on October 14th.

“For the event we are going to do a fall harvestthemed menu and I am really looking forward to meeting more people in the community.”

September 23, 2016

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 31

FAITH

Teachings of the Trinity

By Laura Hermakin Reverend Christ Church Trinity Have you ever wondered why God is sometimes described as the Holy Trinity? Perhaps you have found this confusing.

The trinity teaches us that the core nature of God is communal and that God is ever yearning for loving relationship with God’s creation, including us. Since God yearns for us to join this communal life at the centre of God, at the centre of everything, then all our life is a response to that invitation and an extension of that invitation to others.

Sometimes, we refer to God as Creator, Redeemer and Sanctifier. This is a long-held understanding of the church based on scripture, focusing on three different ways of expressing God. We understand God as a parent who created humanity — and Jesus in particular — and has a loving and ongoing relationship with humanity; the source of all that is; the one from whom we came and to whom we return. We understand God to be self-giving; to have been present in the person of Jesus.

Humanity and all of creation was gathered into a loving

intimate embrace that brought us back into communion with God and restores us to fullness. And we understand God to be self-renewing; God’s Spirit touches us, calls us into wholeness, renews the earth, and re-engages us in timeless communion.

Because we are made in the image of God, these same qualities of creation, redemption and sanctification are also part of our nature and our calling. We are creative. We can’t help being creative in the way we express ourselves: the way we talk, sing, make music, write, farm, dance, paint, sculpt, garden, cook, worship, raise our children and our children’s children. We’re called to be redeemed, restored, reconciled and to do our work in bringing redemption to the world. When we engage in social justice or befriending our neighbours, we are expressing a God-given quality.

And we’re called to grow in grace and holiness, to be sanctified or made sacred. This comes together in community and it’s tested in community because the reality is community is hard work sometimes. Community is quite overwhelming at times because we want to belong, but are reluctant to risk that belonging. People might not like us, or understand us, or may want too much from us. The comfort and challenge of the Trinitarian community is that everything belongs — the beautiful and bewildering. Let’s be encouraged in our creativity, in our practical loving of God’s world, and see everywhere the holiness of God at play!

Winner, winner!

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, September 25th, 10:30 a.m.

Missions/Celebration Sunday … Lisa Rohrick, International Worker to Niger, West Africa speaking.

“K.I.D.S.” Church, for children Age 3 to Grade 1; and Grades 2-7, during the Morning Service.

Lead Pastor Trevor Hagan • Associate Pastor Matt Moore 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED Worship every Sunday, 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This winter, come crash at our house!

Curling League registration and AGM The Fairmont Mountainside Mens’ Golf Club concluded another successful golf season with the Mens’ Club Championship, held on September 12th and 14th at the Mountainside course. Pictured from left to right are Chris Allen (club champion), Dale MacDonald (low net champion), Bill DesBrisay (senior champion) and Jim Bussard (singles match champion). Congratulations on your achievements gentlemen!

Photo submitted

Thursday, September 29th, 7 p.m.

For more information email invermerecurling@shaw.ca www.curlinginvermere.ca

32 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

September 23, 2016

YOUR MONEY

What is secular stagnation?

The term “secular stagnation” has been popping up in financial news reports recently. What is secular stagnation, what are its causes and, if it proves to be correct, how will it affect the future?

What is it?

The theory of secular stagnation was coined in 1938

by Alvin Hansen, a Harvard economics professor, to describe his hypothesis of the state of the American economy following the Great Depression. The term “secular” is intended to contrast cyclical or short-term, while “stagnation” indicates a prolonged period of little to no growth in an economy, usually described as less than two per cent annual inflation.

The Financial Times describes secular stagnation as “a condition of negligible or no economic growth in a market-based economy”. In other words, it is the view that the world economy will grow at less than normal rates for a long period of time and, rather than being a temporary, recurring phenomenon, may in fact become the new normal.

In fact, global economies have been experiencing slower than normal growth for some time now. Most global developed economies have inflation rates less than two per cent, with little evidence of improvement in the short-term.

Among others, the primary factors that may cause secular stagnation are thought to be high consumption

and high debt levels over the past few decades. Let’s take a closer look at these influences.

High debt levels According to the OECD, over the 20-year period of 1995-2014, household debt-to-income ratios have grown dramatically in many developed countries. Examples include the United Kingdom, where the average debt-to-income ratio increased by 48 per cent over 20 years, Australia at 96 per cent, and Canada at 69 per cent.

Of course, high debt levels don’t exist in a vacuum.

Over this same period, interest rates crossed the threshold from being average to a level considered low by historical standards. These low interest rates encouraged spending, which takes us to the next point.

High consumption Lowering interest rates is a method of encourage consumer spending, thus stimulating the economy. The problem is, when growth is artificially accelerated it tends to drain pent-up demand, thus front-loading growth that might have occurred more naturally at a later date.

This is so pronounced today that, even with interest rates at rock bottom levels, consumption continues to decline.

In other words, even though conditions remain favorable, people simply don’t have to the capacity to spend like they used to.

Other Factors Under normal circumstances, unusually low interest rates tend to discourage bond investors. These investors find something else to do with their money, such as buying stocks or real estate. This usually forces interest rates upwards, as issuers of bonds have to offer higher coupons to attract buyers.

Things are shaping up differently this time around.

In 2016, the oldest baby boomers — those born in 1946 — will turn 70 years old. This means that the largest age demographic in the world are now between 52 and 70 years old, signifying a shift into less consumption and more potential savings.

Even the sharp increase in monetary supply has yet to create an inflationary response, as economic and political volatility around the world seems to have caused risk-off behaviour.

As a result, much of that money has found its way into interest-bearing assets like bonds. This is so pronounced that there is now about $10 trillion in bonds trading with negative interest rates, with no signs of reversing anytime soon. It is essentially dead money; it helps keep interest rates low, discouraging inflation and hurts economic sentiment.

Are we entering a period of secular stagnation?

Though many of the signs are there, nobody knows for sure. What we do know is that it won’t last forever, even if it takes a long time to reverse.

Investments, Insurance & Financial Planning Brendan Donahue BCOMM, CIM, FCSI

Senior Investment Advisor Insurance Agent

Sara Worley CIM®, FCSI®

Investment Advisor Insurance Agent

FREE Hockey Equipment!

Attention parents! Our office will lend your child a complete set of hockey equipment for one year, free of charge. All we ask is that you wash it and return it in good order at the end of the year.

This program is for kids who haven’t played hockey previously and is meant to encourage parents of 5 to 9-year-olds to give hockey a try for their children. As proud supporters of youth sports, we hope to see more boys and girls joining hockey in the future!

GIC Rates

as of September 19th

1 yr 2 yr 3 yr 4 yr 5 yr

1.75% 1.65% 1.77% 1.81% 1.90%

*Rates subject to change without notice.

Holly’s Financial Tips “Private RESP plans can be very restrictive and costly” Please visit our website to learn your options: Holly Jones BA,

invermereadvisors.com

Investment Associate, Insurance Agent

Manulife Securities Incorporated is a Member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Insurance products and services are offered through Manulife Securities Insurance Agency (a licensed life insurance agency and affiliate of Manulife Securities) by Manulife Securities Advisors licensed as life agents. The Manulife Securities logo and the Block Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.

Free consultations! • Ph: 250-342-2112 • Fax: 250-342-2113 • 530 13th Street , Invermere • www.invermereadvisors.com