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A grizzly bear was caught in a wolf trap east of Invermere last week, but was set free by conservation officers and is in good shape.

A trapper working his registered trap line in the Palliser Road area, south of Nipika Mountain Resort, set leghold traps for wolves on Sunday, October 23rd. When he came back the next day to check the traps, he found one had set off and was missing.

“He followed the trail (on October 23rd), expecting to find a wolf, but was surprised to find a grizzly bear caught in the trap instead. The trap had become stuck, anchored to some trees,” said Invermere conservation officer Greg Kruger. “The trapper immediately came back into cell range and reported what had happened. We learned about it in the evening.”

On the morning of October 24th, local conservation officers brought along a tranquilizer kit and met with the trapper and went out to the grizzly.

“We got in close range, sedated the bear, and once it was out, we removed the leg-hold trap. We then stayed with the bear for the next hour and a half. We assessed it thoroughly and determined that it had suffered no apparent damage. There were no broken bones, no bleeding, in fact no cuts at all,” said Mr. Kruger. “Once we could see

it was recovering from the tranquilizer and regaining its senses, we backed out of the area and left it to carry on being a free bear. It went really well. The tranquilizer dart worked perfectly and because of the type of tranquilizing drug we used, the bear was not sedated all that long. The bear was down for a minimal amount of time, and it’s a best-case scenario given the circumstances.”

The type of equipment the trapper was using made a big difference, according to Mr. Kruger.

“This particular trap, which is called a modified leghold trap, is made as humanely as a trap possibly can be.

The jaws are offset or padded, and it’s because of this design that the damage to the grizzly was minimal,” he said, adding the bear was an adult female with an estimated weight of 350 to 400 pounds (150 to 180 kilograms).

Mr. Kruger said many people may not be aware that the whole province is divided into areas in which trapping is allowed and areas in which it is not, with the Palliser River being a trapping area.

“It’s not common for us to be called out to help an unintentionally caught animal from a trap, but it does occur occasionally, maybe about one to three times a year,” said Mr. Kruger.

In these cases, it’s usually an animal such as a black bear, grizzly or cougar that is caught in the trap, since less dangerous animals can more easily be set free by trappers, he added.

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VALLEY NEWS

Panorama earns North American Resort of Year award

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Panorama Mountain Resort has won the North American Resort of the Year at the World Snow Awards, one of the most prestigious awards in the ski industry.

The local ski hill earned the award on Thursday, October 27th during the Telegraph Ski and Snowboard Show in London, UK, one of the largest ski shows of the season, beating out three other shortlisted candidates — Whistler, Mt. Tremblant and Breckenridge.

“Certainly the resort and all the employees are pleased and proud to be the recipient of this award,” said Panorama chief executive officer Steve Paccagnan. “It’s a huge accomplishment and is reflective of all the work that’s gone into improving, rebranding and repositioning the resort.”

Mr. Paccagnan told The Pioneer winning came as something of a surprise, given the huge profile of the other resorts Panorama was up against.

“We didn’t go in expecting to win. It’s usually awarded to one of the large destination resorts,” he said. “But what really resonated with the judging panel was the energy and innovation that’s gone into the resort the last couple of years. Panorama turns 55 next year. It’s an iconic resort of this part of B.C. and makes up a large part of the culture of this area, so I think this award speaks a lot for the community we are in and the part of Canada we are

in. We should all be proud to get this recognition. It’s exciting.”

The award will help shine a spotlight on the resort and the Columbia Valley, according to Mr. Paccagnan.

“Undoubtedly a lot of people have picked up on it. During the early part of the week (of the Telegraph Ski and Snowboard Show), we were meeting with our travel partners and (winning the award) has raised our profile with them,” he said. “It’s increased awareness of the resort, which is good not just for us, but for the ski industry and tourism as a whole.”

Mr. Paccagnan vowed that Panorama would keep pushing ahead with improvements, saying “this is not something we’re going to rest on. We’ll celebrate the win, but we’re going to continue to strive to do more and make Panorama better.”

The resort had also been shortlisted for the Best Snow School Award, but did not win that category.

Additionally, Mr. Paccagnan had been personally honoured earlier last month as the recipient of the Jimmie Spencer Leadership Award by the Canadian Ski Council at the Council’s Toronto show on Friday, October 14th.

The award has been given out by the Council each year since 2006 to a “somebody” in the business who has made extensive efforts to improve the entire ski industry.

“I feel honoured and certainly grateful to be recognized by the Canadian Ski Council as a recipient of this award,” he said.

Continued on page 8 . . .

Local police pursue speedster

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff Local RCMP have launched an investigation into the high speed police chase that took place in the Fairmont area of Highway 93/95 on Tuesday, November 1st and concluded with the suspect being caught.

Purportedly, a man who was caught driving at a speed close to 200 kilometres an hour along the highway was pulled over by an RCMP officer and, after handing over his ID and driver’s license, sped off in his vehicle just as the officer was walking back to his patrol car to check

his information.

While Columbia Valley RCMP detachment commander Sgt. Bob Vatamaniuck could not confirm any of these details with The Pioneer prior to Wednesday’s press deadline because the investigation into the pursuit was still continuing, he did acknowledge there was law enforcement action taken that involved pursuing a vehicle for approximately 20 kilometres.

Sgt. Vatamaniuck also confirmed that police patrolled the Fairmont area of Highway 93/95 and visited some businesses and residences in the area in an effort to locate the suspect.

Mainroad ready for winter

By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff Driving around the East Kootenay this winter, you may notice some improvements on the highways, making what has been a worrying travel in the past feel much more comfortable with four wheels on the road.

This is thanks to the new contract Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting LP received from the provincial government earlier this year in the amount of $16.7 million annually for the next seven years.

Mainroad has recently hosted several winter driving awareness events in the East Kootenay to inform the public about the upgrades that they’ve made that will become evident to drivers as the snow falls to the ground in the coming weeks. The first event was at the Kootenay Ice game on Friday, October 21st then two more public information sessions took place on November Continued on page 5 . . .

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The past week the Columbia Valley RCMP received about 70 calls for service; the following is a sample of a few of them • On Tuesday, October 25th at about 4 p.m., Columbia Valley RCMP received a report of a break and enter. Someone had broken into a seasonal property located on Grainger Road in Canal Flats.

The complainant added that the property had also been broken into twice during the fall between Labour Day and Thanksgiving weekend. RCMP attended the address and spoke with the victim. The only item believed to be taken was a block and tackle used to lift the floating docks out of the water. It is believed that the suspect(s) may have gained access to the property by utilizing a boat as the property is secluded. If anyone has any information about this offence, they are asked to call the detachment or Crime Stoppers.

• During the early evening hours of Wednesday, October 26th, RCMP were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Highway 93/95 just south of the Juniper Heights intersection. A black bear weighing about 400 pounds had been hit by two vehicles. One of the vehicles, a truck, had sustained quite a bit of damage while a small car travelling the opposite way also hit the bear; it, too, sustained quite a lot of damage. Luckily there were no reported injuries other than the bear that was deceased when police arrived. The collision was attributed to poor visibility because of some light rain and, to make matters worse, it happened on a curve on the highway.

• On Thursday, October 27th at about 4:30 p.m., RCMP were dispatched to a reported hit and run at La Cabina Restaurant in the Best Western in Radium Hot Springs. The complainant reported that a white truck backed into the patio railing and flower boxes and then drove away. A witness advised police that they saw a white truck and a female in her 20s behind the steering wheel. The witness said that there was a loud bang

from the collision and it appeared that the driver was going to stop as she got out of the truck after she hit the deck, but then the driver got back into the truck and drove away. The police have a lead on this matter, but are asking that if anyone else saw the collision, they call the detachment.

• During the late afternoon hours of Saturday, October 29th, someone called the RCMP to report a noise bylaw complaint in Radium Hot Springs. The complainant reported that several people were riding six motorcycles and one quad on some private property and the nearby road. The complainant advised that the riders had been riding all afternoon and it was becoming very loud and impeding the town’s peaceful atmosphere. The report is not the first and asked police to document the incident. Police are just asking those riders in the area to be compassionate to neighbours and ride the all-terrain vehicles away from residences. There are several trails in the mountains that make for an enjoyable and safe ride and have minimal impact on other community members.

• On Tuesday, November 1st at about 1:30 a.m., Columbia Valley RCMP were dispatched to assist the Invermere Fire Department. At that time, some unknown people in Wilmer had stacked a bunch of tires and lit them on fire. When police and the fire department arrived, there was no one in the street or in the area. The fire was put out and the tires were dragged off of the road. Although no property damage was done, this could have led to something much worse. If anyone has any information about this fire, they are asked to call the detachment or Crime Stoppers.

• Last week saw Highway 1 closed because of rockslide near Field; this closure saw a lot of traffic re-routed through Radium and up to Golden. RCMP would like to thank everyone for their patience with the inconvenience. Other than about four poor deer losing their life to the traffic, there were no other major traffic incidents. This can be attributed to everyone’s vigilance, empathy and driving behaviour.

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File photo . . . ‘Mainroad’ from page 3 1st and 2nd in Cranbrook and Fernie respectively where the recent revisions to the Mainroad contract were presented.

Al Sander, general manager for Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting, told The Pioneer that the presentations have been an informative way to get people to start thinking about the importance of winter driving safety.

“Actually, they’ve been fairly positive; it’s mostly people just asking what the changes are,” he said, noting that the presentation centered around highlighting the changes they’ve made this winter season.

Mr. Sander said the biggest change drivers will notice this season is the increase in use of liquid antiicing chemicals, from one million litres to 3.5 million litres — an increase of 350 per cent. “(We) based it (the decision to increase) primarily to reduce the use of sand to get the roads bare and black, and get the material down on the road prestorm with the liquid application so that you have less chance of compact build-up,” he said. “If you put it down pre-storm then the snow won’t stick to the road as bad even if you do get some compact.”

Another change that will positively affect operations for Mainroad is the use of the AVLS (Automated Vehicle Location System) that is now installed on all the plows, which uses GPS to track the snowplow locations and ensure efficient deployment to high-need areas.

“It changes the way we manage things because we have a better idea of where our equipment is,” he said.

“During storm situations, it’s easier to move equip-

ment and know where they are.”

In addition to the new snowplow technology, Mr. Sander said Mainroad has created the use of a “Snow Desk” which is a single point of contact staffed around the clock during significant weather events that has the authority to deploy equipment where needed and ensure high-volume areas are serviced with regularity.

Mr. Sander said these changes place a higher emphasis on primary roads such as Highway 93/95, and noted that people may not notice a significant difference over the winter from past years.

Another improvement that will aid drivers travelling along Highway 93/95 — although not one completed by Mainroads — is the nearly 14 kilometres of highway that is now resurfaced just south of Canal Flats.

All these changes from the provincial government are an attempt at further reducing the number of serious crashes in the East Kootenay area, which has already declined from nearly 200 in 2006 to less than 100 in 2014.

At the time of the announcement of the new contract in April, Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett said that while he hopes the new Mainroad contract will improve services along the roads, drivers still need to be responsible this winter as well.

“We can never and should never lose sight of the fact that people who are driving the vehicles on the highways have by far the greatest influence over whether or not there are accidents or not,” he told The Pioneer. “People still have to accept the responsibility of driving safely, which is an important statement to make in this context.”

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PERSPECTIVE

Screen time

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By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff It’s a strange concept that here in the Columbia Valley, where we’re surrounded by nature with wildlife, mountains, forests, lakes and rivers everywhere you look that local kids may not be spending enough time outside enjoying it.

But in response to statistics revealing that children spend the equivalent of an adult’s work day exposed to electronic media while children as young as two are regularly using touch screens through toys and games, Take Me Outside Day was founded in 2011 to inspire kids to find a better balance between the amount of time they spend outside compared to the time spent inside in front of screens (see photos from Windermere Elementary School’s Take Me Outside Day on page 24).

While there is no set limit for how many hours children should spend in the outdoors, here is what the Canadian Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines offer up in terms of limits for time spent in front of screens, whether those screens are computers, tablets, smart phones or TVs: for babies to two year olds — no screen time is recommended; for two to four year olds — maximum one hour per day; for five to 11 year olds — maximum two hours per day; and for 12 to 17 year olds — also maximum two hours per day.

According to a University of Alberta study examining how electronic devices affect children’s learning and development, what improves cognitive development is physical activity. While some parents are led to believe screen time will help their children better prepare for school, the research indicates that more time spent on screens tends to either be detrimental or have no effect on the development of children’s intelligence, information processing and problem solving.

The negative effects of screen time on kids’ brains range from sleep deprivation, poor interpersonal communication and loss of social skills to visual problems and aggression. With winter approaching, the shorter days with less light will probably lead kids to gravitate even more towards their screens so parents might want to think about heeding the screen time guidelines while loading up on the library books, investing in some board games and gearing up for some family fun in the snow.

Racing down the slopes!

In this image from 1970, a ski racer makes his way to the bottom of Panorama Mountain. If you have any more information, email us at info@columbiavalleypioneer.com. Photo (C1028) courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

Trail system threatens Toby Benches Dear Editor: Once again, the residents of the Toby Benches are being invaded by application of more mountain bike trails (oh yes, multi-use bike trails) all over the Barbour Rock crags and through Neave Creek. Thirty to 40 kilometres of new trails cut zig zag throughout this area will result in total wildlife disruption, especially on the migration route from Jumbo, Toby, Delphoie, and more valleys to the intermediate range here and onto the wetlands for the winter.

Trails cut up to the viewpoints will cause much erosion and disruption of the two Red List species, common Nighthawks and Lewis Woodpeckers (NOT in the Vast environmental report), that live and nest on these crags. Our peaceful hikes up to these viewpoints are in danger as is the environmentally sensitive Neave Creek area.

This is one of the last areas on the Toby Benches

that is not totally cut up by bike trails. Currently, the bikers are laying track without permission (see September 16th Pioneer article), which is strictly against the Forest and Range Practices Act, and they should be penalized for it, not rewarded by allowing these rogue trails to become a commercial venture and causing great environmental damage.

There are plenty of Christmas tree roads and existing trails all over our valley that there is no need to cut up every area to cater to more mountain bikers.

Currently all users are using these trails and roads with no conflict and little environmental damage. Articles in the papers say the referral time is over, but actually it is still on until November 12th. Write a letter if you are concerned to Aina.cernenocks@gov.bc.ca or Kevin.eskelin@gov.bc.ca or better yet, both.

Norman Hendricks Toby Benches (Lake Lillian)

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LETTERS

NDP runs into democracy Dear Editor: Brian Hutchinson in the National Post, Oct. 19: “Want equity status in British Columbia’s NDP? You can’t keep mum about why you fit the criteria.”

Mike Smyth in The Province, Oct. 19: “NDP’s equity mandate backfires as mayor forced out of the closet.”

Comedy or farce, we have a mayor claiming to be a minority but not willing to state what his minority is, though it is a qualifier to enter the candidate selection process.

The Columbia Valley Pioneer, Oct. 18: “The party in their equity mandate allows people to make confidential disclosures.”

If so, it’s time the party woke up to democracy. Gerry Taft’s belief “that an MLA should represent all people” led him to keep his equity status private.

How does an MLA ever represent all the people while choosing a path of sneaky confidentiality over transparency? A politician unable to distinguish public from private is hardly ready for the big house.

Taft, in the Cranbrook Townsman, Oct. 21: “I am choosing now to disclose so that we can turn our attention away from the equity mandate towards issues that really matter to this region.”

Equity mandate — a form of quota and a side show to the big event — will remain an issue, while transparency and character needs a lot of work.

According to the National Post, Spring Hawes, who ran against Taft for the nomination, expressed concerns to BC NDP brass, asking for clarity and some transparency. She received no reply. Central Soviet Planning is not there to handle issues percolating up; it’s there to dictate.

Les Leyne in the Victoria Times-Colonist, Oct. 20 (NDP quota policy theatre of the absurd): “How can someone represent a minority if they won’t state the minority to which they belong?”

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I know I am not the only one who sees the problem as I have had several conversations with others as we walked through the mud, getting from our vehicles to the bins.

I understand this is a First World problem, but I believe that having an area that is as clean as possible and set up properly encourages citizens to be responsible about their recycling and garbage.

There is a book called The Tipping Point and it talks about how when an area is kept clean, the majority of people will help keep it that way; or in other words, if you’re walking down the street and see garbage lying around and you finish your coffee, the likelihood of adding your garbage to it is high, but if the area is clean the likelihood that it will stay that way is higher.

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Expanded terrain planned for Panorama “A lift is a significant capital investment, and the future (Taynton Bowl) lift is down the road. Our priority right now Valley residents and visiting skiers is on the terrain,” said Mr. Paccagnan, heading up to Panorama Mountain Readding that amending the Master Plan sort will find even more terrain waiting is just one piece of the resort’s overall upfor them this year, with the resort opengrades and improvement during the past ing up several new acres in Taynton Bowl, few years. all part of the resort’s ambitious future ex“The resort has spent close to $20 milpansion plans. lion dollars on our core product, the golf The resort has brought in bounds resort and real estate over the past couple 16.2 acres (6.5 hectares) of previously justyears. So we see this as all part of the future out-of-bounds terrain in Taynton Bowl of the resort and part of creating a strong and, in addition, has spent $120,000 on social and economic opportunity for the new glading to open up parts of both the Invermere area,” he said, adding that the frontside and backside (Taynton Bowl) of resort is one of the valley’s major employthe mountain. ers, both directly and indirectly, through The new terrain is part of even larger the many suppliers it deals with. expansion plans outlined in proposed “The resort has really been focused on amendments to Panorama’s Master Plan, continuous improvement and our overall BLANKETED BY SNOW — Panorama’s summit was covered in snow during the last week of submitted to the Mountain Resorts guest experience, and we’re seeing some October. Pictured is the deck of the Summit Hut and the first entrance to Taynton Bowl.

Branch of the provincial Ministry of Forreally solid growth as a result of these ef Photo by Stephen Malette ests, Lands and Natural Resource Operaforts in our international sales,” said Mr. tions earlier this past June and September.

Paccagnan. “January is close to capacity, which hasn’t happened since pre-2008 and we’re If approved, the amendments will result in Panorama’s controlled recreation area seeing a lot of growth out of Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Germany. boundary being expanded from 3,444 hectares to 3,827 hectares, with the extra terrain Obviously the (current) exchange rate helps. We’re also coming off a really strong summer essentially being an extension of Taynton Bowl; and will eventually see the resort add a and we’re already seeing pre-sold business for next summer that’s really favourable.” chairlift shuttling skiers up from the bottom of Taynton Bowl to the top.

Mr. Paccagnan highlighted what he called the resort’s well-balanced demographic, “It’s time. That area is in the high alpine and it gets good snow,” Panorama chief which he said is comprised of about 15 to 20 per cent beginners, 60 per cent intermediexecutive officer Steve Paccagnan told The Pioneer. “Skiers and snowboarders already ate (“the beauty of Panorama is that we have great blue terrain,” he said), and about 20 venture into that area; as ‘side country’, it fits quite naturally into our current resort, and per cent advanced. by bringing it into the controlled recreation area we will now be able to control that area “Those advanced skiers, they want great long cruising runs, but they are also looking from a safety standpoint. It is an area in which avalanches have been triggered in the past, for the big mountain experience. For us, that has always been and will continue to be areas which is not only dangerous for skiers and snowboarders, but also puts our staff at risk by such as Taynton Bowl,” said Mr. Paccagnan. them going outside the resort boundaries to help people.”

The amended Master Plan also includes proposed chairlifts and new runs in the Sun Skiers will be able to test out the new big mountain terrain quite soon, but the Bowl and Hopeful Creek areas — ideas that have long been envisioned for the resort but planned Taynton Bowl chairlift won’t be in place for at least several years. are still some time from being built, according to Mr. Paccagnan.

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. . . ‘Panorama’ from page 3 “Jimmie Spencer was a huge mentor to me. He was responsible for me starting in the ski industry in the mid 1980s here at Panorama. I had just started out as a young guy working in lodging as a bell hop and was helping set up for a trade show.

I couldn’t believe there was an association for this industry I had just fallen in love with, and then I ran smack into Jimmie.

He ended up walking me over to the Selkirk (College) booth. I’m forever grateful for that.”

Mr. Paccagnan went on to study ski resort management at Selkirk College.

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SnowPass Advantage: Winter is a tough time of the year to keep your kids active; it gets dark sooner and the temperatures begin to drop, so why not get them involved in skiing or snowboarding? These winter sports will keep them from feeling the winter blues and instead enjoy some time in the great Canadian outdoors.

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Getting ready for a heavy snow season

By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff If predictions are right, Canadians should be gearing up for a snowy winter season, delivering excellent conditions for skiers across the Columbia Valley.

According to AccuWeather Global Weather Center, a snowy season is in store with winter storms dumping rounds of rain and mountain snow across the Rocky Mountain region in Western Canada.

“Heavy snow will quickly pile up in the mountains, which should get the western ski season off to a good start,” AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson said in a press release.

This will allow ski resorts in British Columbia and Alberta to establish a solid base early in the winter season that will last throughout the spring, the report said.

For ski resorts in the Columbia Valley like Panorama Mountain Resort, Nipika Mountain Resort and Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, these reports mean getting ready for the winter season earlier than in years past.

“We’ve done a bunch of work on our trails and they’re all mowed,” said Lyle Wilson, owner of Nipika Mountain Resort. “We mowed 50 kilometres of grass so it’s all down and smooth as a baby’s bum so we should be able to get (operations) going on much less snow

this year.”

In Fairmont, marketing co-ordinator Rachel Dick said they have implemented a strategic direction with regards to snowmaking and grooming in hopes of opening all of the runs earlier than in previous years.

“The main focus for our ski area is to provide the best experience that we can appeal to families and locals,” she said. “If the forecast for a heavier snowfall this season comes to fruition, that will enhance their experience with us even further.”

At Panorama, they’re ready for anything, said marketing specialist Clarissa Amaro.

“All the indications that we’re seeing looks like it’s going to be a fairly snowy winter,” she said, “but just in case something changes, we’re going to have a really good base anyways because we do have such an incredible snow making system here, so we’re just making sure that we have all our bases covered.”

Ms. Amaro said they already had 75 centimetres of snowfall on the summit of the mountain that has been packed down to 30 centimetres thanks to the expansion of their boot-packing program to 20 people this year.

The boot-packing program requires the ski patrol team to go to areas that are particularly exposed and pose potential avalanche threats. It allows the snow to last longer on the mountain into the spring.

Mr. Wilson said the great forecasts will have a positive effect on the psyche of skiers throughout the area.

“Good snow forecasts, the Farmer’s Almanac, this El Nina effect on the Pacific, I think it psychologically gets people excited about winter,” he said, noting that Nipika Mountain Resort’s first big event is just around the corner.

Mr. Wilson said Nipika has added approximately 25 kilometres in fat bike trails for people to ride on this winter, which people will be able to experience for World Fat Bike Day on December 3rd. Mr. Wilson said Nipika will be running a Fat Bike Festival for people to join in on. Visit www.nipika.com for details.

Less than a week later, Panorama Mountain Resort plans to hold its opening day on December 9th with the possibility of an opening powder weekend prior, weather permitting. Visit www.panoramaresort.com.

The Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Ski Area plans to hold its opening day on December 16th, just over a week prior to the 31st Annual Torchlight Parade that will occur on December 24th. Fairmont also offers same-day access to its natural mineral hot springs with a lift ticket, so guests can enjoy a soak after they ski, as well as two levels of terrains parks and the only tube park in the Columbia Valley. Visit www.fairmont hotsprings.com/ski-area.

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Larsen steps away from politics said. “You don’t have to focus on what they want, we need to focus on what we need and what we want and that brings people After four years sitting on council for because they’re not getting that where they the Village of Radium Hot Springs, Karen are.”

Larsen has stepped down from her seat.

Radium mayor Clara Reinhardt said Ms. Larsen made the announcement this questioning of the status quo is one of at the village meeting on October 12th, the qualities that made Ms. Larsen such a thanking council for the experiences and valuable contributor in her time as a counlife lessons that she said she’s gained since cillor. becoming a councillor.

“I know when you first came on board “I’ve learned so much being here with you had so many questions and you really Karen Larsen you guys, and there’s been some ups and made us stop and think and ask ourselves some downs, but I think that’s what makes why we’ve been doing things for as long as this town so amazing,” she told council. we have and I give you a lot of credit for “It’s because we all come from different walks of life and the minimal in-camera sessions that we have now,” she we bring forward our experiences with that, and it’s good told Ms. Larsen at her last council meeting. “You really to see different viewpoints. It has been a pleasure being made a difference here.” here with everyone with some great memories so I cherOne thing that Ms. Larsen said she’s been told while ish that.” working on council is that she thinks with her heart Since announcing her departure from council, Ms. more than her head.

Larsen has moved with her four children to Nanaimo, “I got frustrated with that, because things like the B.C. to join her husband, Torben, who moved there a environment, all the things around us that we should be year ago. cherishing and taking The family first care of, are kind of be“... we need a lot more younger people in politics with moved to Radium Hot ing ignored,” she said.

Springs in 2008 from good mindsets to protect the things that are important.”

With a vacant Dawson City, Yukon seat on the council for Karen Larsen after looking for a Radium Hot Springs, Former Radium Councillor community that was the village is prepara stepping-stone to a ing for a new election different lifestyle. in the future. According to the Local Government Act, She said she was encouraged by some of her close once a vacancy is announced, the community needs to friends to run for council after questioning the future of appoint a chief election officer who must set a general the village through certain projects and initiatives. voting day for the election on a Saturday no later than 80 Coming from a northern community with a strong- days after the chief election officer was appointed. ly integrated Aboriginal presence, she said she was also Ms. Reinhardt said they are mindful of running an interested in seeing why the same wasn’t necessarily the election around the holiday season as it would not be fair case in Radium Hot Springs when she arrived. Joining to voters or the candidates themselves, so they are still council in 2011, she said she always fought on council waiting to determine an official election date. for the people of the community first, despite Radium As for Ms. Larsen, she said she has no interest in getbeing mostly known as a tourist community. ting back into local politics in her new home, but hopes “People will come here because it’s beautiful,” she that younger people will replace her and get interested in the future of the community.

“Some things are changing, but it’s so slow to change… we need a lot more younger people in politics with good mindsets to protect the things that are important,” she said.

“Canada is a beautiful country, we are so fortunate to be here and I just hope the younger generation continues to see that.”

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

Bringing ‘Words’ to life

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CATCH THE FREEZE

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Amanda Tosoff will be featured in the second performance of the Love it Live concert series at Pynelogs Cultural Centre in Invermere on Friday, November 11th. Turn to page 12 to learn more.

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Fresh Friday Youth Open Mic Night November 4 at 7 pm

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Love it Live features a poetic take

By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff

Joining Ms. Tosoff as part of the band is vocalist Lydia Persaud, guitarist Alex Goodman, Dan Fortin playing the bass guitar, and Morgan Childs — who is from Invermere himself — on the drums.

Ms. Tosoff has played in Invermere before but not since 2010, mentioning that she is excited to be making her return after such a long layoff.

“I’m really looking forward to it,” she said. “I love Invermere, it’s got such a cool vibe and I’m actually looking forward to it because there might be snow.”

Those looking to purchase tickets for the concert can do so at Pynelogs or online at www.columbiavalleyarts.com for $25 for one night, or three concerts can be purchased for $60. Next Friday’s show will begin at 6 p.m.

The Love it Live music series at Pynelogs will continue on Friday, November 11th with Amanda Tosoff performing her project “Words” live.

The Love it Live music series is a concert series brought forward by Columbia Valley Arts (CV Arts) that carries over six nights of live music by a variety of artists from across the country at Invermere’s Pynelogs Cultural Centre.

Ms. Tosoff will be the second performance in the series, making a stop in Invermere during her band’s two-week tour across Western Canada. Making Ms. Tosoff’s performance unique is the fact that her music is a mix of everything, built on the foundation of poetry.

“This is a new project of mine that involves compositions that I’ve written using poems by some fabulous Canadian poets and some legendary poets,” she said. “I think that one of the things that people, when they hear the idea of poetry and music, they think of spoken word over music and sort of experimental things and this project really isn’t.

I’d say it’s got elements of jazz, but it’s also got elements of art song and also even folk and a little bit of pop.”

She said she was inspired several years ago to begin this project through a composition exercise requiring her to find a poem, write a melody for it and see what came from it.

“I wrote something totally different than I ever would have and that sort of inspired the SOUND POETRY — Amanda Tosoff will be the next perforidea for the project,” she mance in the six-concert series of Love it Live. She will perform said, of her new album at Pynelogs on Friday November 11th at 6 p.m.

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

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

Friday, November 4th • Operation Christmas Child is underway! Pick up your shoebox-sized container at David Thompson Secondary School or Kootenay Savings Credit Union and return them to either location no later than Nov. 14th. Boxes will be airlifted overseas and delivered to children in need.

• 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Baby Goose every Friday morning in Nov. at the Invermere Library for parents and babies 0-18 months old. Call 250-409-4251 or e-mail kandruschuk@cbal.org for more info. Presented by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.

• 2 - 8 p.m.: Pre-Christmas Craft and Home-based Business Fair at Christ Church Trinity in Invermere.

Table rental $40. Contact Caron Green 250-342-5253.

Also Saturday November 5th, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• 2:30 - 4 p.m.: The 22nd annual Harvest Tea at David Thompson Secondary School. Complimentary tea, coffee, delicious food and great conversation. All Seniors welcome. Call Lee at 250-342-9213 ext 4500 to reserve your spot. Hosted by the DTSS Cook Training Class.

• 6 p.m.: Bingo at Shuswap Band Hall every Friday.

Doors open at 6 p.m., Bingo starts at 7 p.m.

• 6:30 p.m.: Sweet and Sour Chicken Dinner at Branch 71 Legion in Invermere. $17.50. Reservations recommended.

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

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

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

Saturday, November 5th • 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Windermere Valley Ski Club annual Ski and Gear Swap and Sale at Invermere Community Hall. Drop off gear between 9 - 11 a.m. Sale starts at

noon. $2 consignment fee per person or $5 for 10 items.

Also club registration and concession available.

• 9:30 a.m.: Headbanger Festival - the Rut not the Run - at the Best Western Plus Prestige Inn in Radium.

Also 2 p.m. on Sunday November 6th. Visit events@ radiumhotsprings.ca or see ad on Page 4 for details.

• 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.: The Wilmer Community Club is having a Garage Sale at the newly renovated hall.

• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Pre-Christmas Craft and Homebased Business Fair at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere.

Table rental $40. Contact Caron Green 250-342-5253.

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• 7:30 p.m.: 2nd Annual ComedyFest at Copper Point Resort featuring comedians Daryl Makk and Lori Ferguson-Ford.RISTORANTE Doors open 7:30 p.m., show starts at 8:30 p.m. Ticket prices (which include one drink): $35 Wednesday Homemade Lasagna DAILY prepaid untilSPECIALS October 28th or $40Soup at the door.

Call or salad to start $17 855926-7737 orSunday info@copperpointresort.com for tickets.

Curry Soup or salad to start Thursday Famous Wings • 8 - 10 p.m.: Visit the Invermere Haunted House on the 10 –$9, 20 – $15. Best in the Valley Monday grounds of the CPR Lodge by Dorothy Lake on Kinsmen Large Pizza and a Pint or Pasta for $20 Friday Fish night Beach for adult-oriented “Park of Horrors” (youth 12 to Saturday York Steak 16 years oldTuesday must be accompanied by anNewadult).

Wear Soup or Greek Salad and fries. $20 2 for 1 Pizza pants so they can be scared off ! Admission $5 for youth, Best Western Prestige Inn Radium Hot Springs $10 for adults $20 for a •family of up to 6. tel:and 250-347-2340 fax: 250-347-2342 • 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Invermere Home Hardware celebrates 23rd Anniversary with Beef on a Bun Event. Bring a gift for the Christmas Bureau to win prizes!

• 11 a.m.: Preschool Story Time at the Invermere Public Library with stories, songs, and crafts. Every Saturday.

• 6:30 p.m.: 15th Annual East Kootenay Wine Festival at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort featuring 50 wineries and over 200 wines to taste. After party at Bear’s Paw Bar & Grill at 9 p.m. with music from Small Town Dirtbags.

Tickets $59. Call 1-800-663-4979 to purchase.

Wednesday, November 9th • 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Curling Centre.

• 7 p.m.: The World Wars: Men, Women and Music.

Arne Sahlen, piano. Christ Church Trinity small chapel.

Admission by donation. From the Wendy Weir Panattoni estate, a rare massing of famous/forgotten music. Stories, song sheets. Space limited; confirm attendance at arnesahlen@hotmail.com, cell/text 250-540-4242.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Gals & Gears Brrrrrrrrring it on Winter Driving workshop at Cleanline Automotive. Licenced journey-woman Michelle Rievaj teaches you how to be proactive and prepared in your car this winter. Cost $15. Contact Stephanie Van de Kemp to register and for more info steph@cleanlineautomotive.com.

Thursday, November 10th • Coffee with Council - District of Invermere Residents are invited to meet members of Council to discuss issues of interest at 3 different times and locations for your convenience: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. at the Invermere Bakery; from 10 - 11 a.m. at The Bistro Family Restaurant; or 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Circle Cafe in Frater Landing.

• 10:30 a.m.: Preschool Story Time at the Invermere Library with stories, songs, and crafts. Every Thursday.

• 12 p.m.: Seniors lunch at Invermere Legion. $5 at the door. Reservations required, please call Theresa at 250688-9663 or email events@invermere.net.

• 4:30 - 6 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre Chef-It-Up. Every Thursday. Call 250-342-3033 for more info.

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

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Tuesday, November 8th • 12 - 1:30 p.m.: Columbia Basin Trust is hosting a Societies Act Information Session at the Cranbrook Public Library training room.

• 6:30 p.m.: Cinefest at Pynelogs Independent Film Series presents ‘Love & Friendship’. Tickets at the door. Film at 7 p.m. Cash bar and light refreshments.

Call 250-342-4423 for details.

• 7 p.m.: Trivia Night at Bear’s Paw Bar & Grill in Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Family-friendly, teams of up to 6, drink specials, $2 entry per person and winning team takes all.

• 10:30 a.m.: Royal Canadian Legion procession from 13th St. to the cenotaph in downtown Invermere, followed by Remembrance Day ceremony.

• 10:30 a.m.: Ceremony at Civic Centre followed by wreaths being placed at the cenotaph in Canal Flats.

• 3:45 p.m.: Remembrance Day Parade in Edgewater followed by Roast Beef Dinner at 5:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Adults $15, Children under 6 free.

• 6 p.m.: Pynelogs Love it Live Concert series presents Amanda Tosoff Words Project. Tickets $25 per show or $60 for 3 shows (6 shows in the entire series).

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Celebrate 18 years with Syndicate Boardshop

By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff It’s been 18 years since Eric Lange and Jeremy Donald opened up shop at Syndicate Boardshop and they’re inviting the public to celebrate that accomplishment on Saturday, November 12th with a party at the Invermere Community Hall.

Mr. Lange, co-owner of Syndicate, moved to the Columbia Valley from Winnipeg in 1993 in search of a better environment for his passion for snowboarding.

For him, it’s a bit of a surprise the business has been around for 18 strong years.

“I didn’t think it would necessarily last this long, but it’s pretty cool for sure,” he said. “It started out with very humble beginnings so we were never really look-

ing past the next month or year. You’re just trying to get through the next month and eventually it’s 18 years down the road.”

This year’s birthday party will feature a Kids Carnival starting at 5 p.m., which includes a Burton Riglet Park, trampoline and bounce park in addition to face painting and a number of other carnival games.

Mr. Lange said that the Riglet Park will allow younger kids to get on a snowboard for the first time in some cases, which may help them ease into the sport.

Unlike other years where Syndicate held their birthday party at a licensed establishment exclusive to people of drinking age, Mr. Lange said they wanted to open it to a wider group of people to get everyone involved.

“Lots of our clientele are not 19 and lots of them have kids as well, so we wanted to do something that is

a better representation of our clientele,” he said.

After the Kids Carnival, they will be hosting a movie premier for adults along with live music from local band, the Small Town Dirtbags, going late into the evening. Sponsoring the event are Burton, the Panorama Mountain Freeride Club, Arrowhead Brewing Company, Glacier Peaks Gymnastics and the Dirtbags.

Mr. Lange said that for himself and the staff at Syndicate, 18 years is quite the accomplishment and he hopes many throughout the valley will join them next weekend at their party.

“Eighteen years is a long time in board sports retail,” he said. “A lot of shops in our line of business don’t necessarily last that long so it’s a testament to the quality of the area and the town.”

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! — Store manager Andrew Scott (left) with co-owners Jer Donald (middle) and Eric Lange (right) in front of Syndicate Boardshop that has been open in the valley for 18 years.

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On Saturday, November 5th, the Windermere Valley Ski Club is hosting its annual Ski and Gear Swap. Taking place at the Invermere Community Hall, the swap gets underway at noon sharp and lasts for three full hours.

“The day goes fast and there are great deals to be found!” said organizer Jenny Hoffos in an email.

For those looking to offer up any gear for sale, the check-in takes place from 9 to 11 a.m. Anyone selling items is encouraged to see a cashier to get a number code and a check-in receipt for items.

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Reading and remembering the books we love What was your favourite picture book as a child? Can you recollect? Maybe you had two or three, and you still can’t decide which one was actually your favourite! Mine was about a poor sheep named Amos and, if you asked me now, I could still recite the repetitive refrain back to you. Some books just stay with you.

On the other hand, many books escape your memory as you slide them through the gaping slot of the library return box.

Working at the library, we often hear the question, “Have I read this one before?!” Sometimes it’s not until you’re on the tenth or one-hundredth page does something start to seem vaguely familiar… and then — click — the plot flashes before your eyes. As adults, the collection of books we’ve read over the years multiplies, and, just like a real bookshelf, it slowly starts to run out of room; space needs to be made on the shelf for new plots and characters, so certain books may be taken down and boxed away while others may remain for viewing pleasure.

Some people feel guilty about this inability to remember the stories they’ve spent hours getting intimately involved in to know the plot, writing style and texture

of the book. But remembering a book, even a great book, can be hard to do.

Eloquently put by Siegfried Sassoon, a leading British poet during the First World War: “For it is humanly certain that most of us remember very little of what we have read. To open almost any book a second time is to be reminded that we had forgotten well-nigh everything that the writer told us.”

So why do we forget books we feel we should remember? Simply put, it’s a part of human nature. As in daily life, certain memories are converted into long-term memories while others slip away forever or until triggered. But memory can be strengthened via various techniques. These techniques can be used for daily experiences or for remembering a book.

One technique for memory retention of novels is to read books more than once; so, go ahead, continue reading that book you didn’t think you had read before! Although this may not be everyone’s favourite method to remember more books (so many new books out there, so little time!), it may prove fruitful.

Thinking back to my favourite children’s book, the amount of times I read it will probably ensure that I never will forget it!

This week’s column was written by Kelsey Wood-Hrynkiw, Community Programs Coordinator for the Invermere Public Library, which is located at 201 7th Avenue. Visit their website or call 250-342-6416.

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You are invited to our 23rd Beef on a Bun Event this Saturday November 5th, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

(Or until the beef is gone!)

. . . ‘Winter’ from previous page Over the years, the annual swap has proven to be a fantastic opportunity for the Windermere Valley Ski Club to raise funds that go toward supporting the club’s financial needs. With a mission to encourage in kids an appreciation for effort, for trying to do one’s best, and for trying to succeed in a purposeful pursuit, the club uses the sport of alpine ski racing as the means to these ends.

“We will be accepting cash and cheques with cheques being issued within four days by mail. Twenty per cent of each sale is donated to Windermere Valley Ski Club and for unsold gear, we encourage people to pick it up at 3 p.m.”

WVSC is also looking for volunteers for the swap — no experience is required. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Ms. Hoffos at 250-342-3819.

Come out and enjoy beef-on-abun, coffee, pop, and socializing with your neighbours!

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Saturday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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The Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley is a non-profit organization that provides assistance to families in need over Christmas. Everyone should be able to celebrate the season without the added stress and financial burden that often comes with it, so each family is provided a grocery gift card, a small box of “goodies” and a gift for children aged 12 and under. In order to do this, the generous support of Columbia Valley community is needed. There are a variety of ways you can help: 1. Sponsor an individual or family (or families) at a cost of $75-$200/ family depending on the family size. This means you provide the funds to cover the cost of the grocery gift card and also assemble a wrapped gift box of goodies (shoe-box size). If you are unable to assemble the gift box, there is an option to provide an additional $25 to cover that cost.

2. Make a flat donation to the Christmas Bureau.

3. If you are not able to provide funds to cover the cost of the grocery certificate but you want to help, you may choose to donate a box of “goodies”.

4. Donate any items that would be suitable to enclose in a gift box, such as candy, baking, toothbrushes, soaps, dish/face cloths, games, puzzles, crayons, coloring books, scratch tickets, homemade items, etc. These items will then be used by the volunteers to make “goodie” boxes for any unsponsored families.

5. Visit one of the Angel trees at Dairy Queen, Fields, Red Apple or Home Hardware, pick up a tag and purchase a gift for a child and/or senior. Return wrapped and labeled gifts to the store by December 11th.

Email cvcb@shaw.ca or call Angie at 250-342-2611 to advise how you would like to support or if you have any questions.

If you are a family in need of support over the Christmas season, registration forms are available at The Family Dynamix Association, Invermere Food Bank, Shuswap Band Hall, Akisquinuk Band Hall, Ministry of Children and Family Development, the Employment Centre and the Canal Flats Food Bank or email cvcb@ shaw.ca. Find us on Facebook.

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Valley residents trying to Catch the Freeze

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The Lake Windermere Ambassadors’ Catch the Freeze contest is just around the corner.

The annual competition — in which participants try to guess when Lake Windermere will freeze up — has become something of a tradition during the past few years, and since the lake typically ices over sometime between mid-November and mid-December, now’s the time for Columbia Valley residents to get their guesses in.

“The official freeze is basically when the section of the lake from Timber Ridge to Fort Point closes. That’s the deepest point of the lake, and usually the last part of it to freeze,” said Lake Windermere Ambassadors program co-ordinator Megan Peloso, adding she wants to clarify that even though the lake may be technically frozen over at that point, it is not then safe to walk on.

“Part of the contest is to promote awareness of the lake, and when it freezes,” she said. “The other part of it is that it helps us track the changing dynamic of the lake, and monitor for effects of climate change. It’s interesting because there are other lakes that track this too, so it’s part of a bigger record of the changes in the characteristic of our lakes.”

Such recordkeeping can help those who study

lakes to understand if the phenomenon, such as the short early winter cold snaps that have been experienced in the valley the past few winters, are one-off exceptions-to-thenorm events or are part of an ongoing trend.

“It’s also actually just plain old fun, too. People enjoy guessing what kind of winter it’s going to be, and what that will do to the lake,” said Ms. Peloso.

The contest usually garners at least 50 guesses (the Ambassadors cap the number of guesses at two separate ones for any given day) and the winner gets an I Love My Lake T-shirt and newspaper photo op with Invermere mayor Gerry Taft.

In addition to the contest, the Lake Windermere Ambassadors hold other awareness-raising initiatives for the lake in winter, such as putting out bags so that dog owners walking their pets on the Whiteway can scoop up their dog’s poop, and the group’s plan this year to set up an ice-fishing shack.

“This year the Ambassadors will have an ice-fishing shack out on the lake as a location from which to do our outreach and so we can engage people on the lake,” said Ms. Peloso, adding the shack has been donated by Home Hardware.

Those wishing to learn more or to make a guess on the freeze can contact the Ambassadors at info@lakewindermereambassadors.ca, visit the “Lake Windermere Ambassadors” Facebook page, or by calling 250-3416898.

LAST YEAR’S LUCKY GUESS — Matt Shelson (centre, with Megan Peloso and Gerry Taft) won the 2015 Catch the Freeze contest with a correct guess of November 25th. The 2014 winning guess was November 29th.

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An enduring design for the new centre All about our

CENTRE Who designed the Columbia Valley Centre? After a very lengthy process, the winning contract was awarded to Shape Architecture out of Vancouver. One of the principals of the company by the name of Alec Smith was quickly placed into the middle of the process.

Alec came with a specialty expertise in community buildings of different kinds. This experience revealed to us his conviction that public architecture is the expression of civic and social values. He loved the fact that the community at large was totally motivated so he had no trouble generating enthusiasm amongst the diverse participants.

Before even thinking of putting pencil to paper, Alec and the photographers took hundreds of pictures to get a feel for Invermere and the Columbia Valley.

As the design for the building was unfolding, Alec

LANDSCAPE LEGACY — The look of the new Columbia Valley Centre as of October 30th.

Photo by Ruth Fast/Painted Sun Photography

and his team were fundamentally interested in designing a building that reflected the patterns and structure of its specific responses to climate, sun-angle and topography. Taking advantage of the spectacular mountain view was paramount in the placement of the building on the lot. Because of the mountain scenery, the design team also came up with the creative addition of a rooftop patio, which adds an entire new usable space.

Houlgrave history comes alive with personal research request Curator’s Corner

By J.D. Jeffery Museum Curator This month I am starting the article with a personal experience at the museum.

Going through documents that record the names of landmarks, one quickly finds that most places are named after people; but not always.

Every year I go to Steamboat Lake and every year I have to go by another lake to get there, one that I have always wondered where the name came from.

During the summer I had a couple come from London, England. Talking to them I learned that they had come to the valley and wanted to find a landmark that they had found on the Internet that related to them. They had searched for her family name and found some locations; one reference was in Ireland and another was here on the Benches.

After sending the couple to our Legion Building to look at our Benches map, I checked our vault for references to the family name — Houlgrave — and had no luck.

Doing some map searching, I found Houlgrave Road on the Benches and Houlgrave Lake before Steamboat Lake. I returned to my inquiring couple to hear that they found Lot 171 on the map that their family member had owned.

Upon looking up the ranches in the area, I found that Horsethief Ranch was owned by Captain Gerald Houlgrave and his wife in 1912. They bought 80 acres from the Columbia Valley Irrigated Fruit Lands and built an attractive home where they raised three children. And yes, Houlgrave Lake is named in honour of Captain Houlgrave.

November is our membership drive month. Get your yearly membership today for $20; there is even space for new memberships.

Consider getting it for a friend as a seasonal gift or in honour of someone you know. You get a newsletter four times a year that highlights historical families, invitations to Movies at the Museum, and access to the museum library and research records. Meet other community members at our different meetings and functions or learn about something new on one of our field trips. Call 250-342-9769 for a membership form today!

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

Other considerations taken into account for the design were to help increase energy efficiency and to maximize on the environmental conditions, specifically on solar loading so as to lower heating costs and keeping the building cool in the summer. More insights from the architect to come in future articles.

For more information and to donate, visit www.columbiavalleycentre.ca.

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YOUR MONEY

Understanding beneficiary designations Determining the most appropriate beneficiary structure for one’s financial assets can be a daunting task. Here are the basics of beneficiary options within the most common investment accounts.

How many can I have?

From a legal standpoint, a person may name as many beneficiaries on their investment accounts as they like, as long as the total adds up to 100 per cent of the account in question. These rules may vary slightly between financial institutions due to computer system limitations or firm-specific policies, but the larger institutions in Canada, including the Big 5 banks, have no pre-set maximum.

Beneficiary types There are two main types of beneficiaries: named beneficiaries and successor holders.

The British Columbia Wills, Estates and Succession Act provides that: “A benefit payable to a designated beneficiary or to a trustee appointed under section 92 under a benefit plan on the death of a participant does not form part of the participant’s estate and is not subject to the claims of the participant’s creditors.”

In other words, the assets in accounts with named beneficiaries will pass directly to the beneficiary, bypassing the deceased’s estate. A named beneficiary may be an individual or entity.

On the other hand, a successor can only be a spouse or common-law partner. Successors become the new account holder and acquire all rights the original account holder has. In the case of an annuity or a RRIF, a successor holder would be considered a successor annuitant.

Account types Each of the most common investment account types has specific nuances to consider when determining a beneficiary structure. A TFSA holder can name a spouse or common-law partner as the successor holder. On the death of the holder, the spouse becomes the new holder, keeping the tax exempt status of the TFSA. This will not affect the TFSA contribution room of the spouse. If another beneficiary besides one’s spouse is desired on the TFSA, the account will no longer be a TFSA upon the original account holder’s passing.

RRSPs permit named beneficiaries. If designated as the beneficiary, an RRSP can be transferred tax-free to an RRSP in the name of the surviving spouse. To all other beneficiaries, including one’s estate, the RRSP is deemed to be disposed of upon the death of the plan holder, and becomes taxable income in that calendar year.

In the case of a RRIF, there may be a named beneficiary or a successor annuitant. With a successor an-

nuitant, the RRIF will be moved in-kind, tax-free to a RRIF in the surviving spouse’s name, and the account would continue on as normal. Like an RRSP, if a spouse is the named beneficiary of a RRIF, it will pass to him or her tax-free. The main difference, however, is the RRIF payments would be recalculated based on the surviving spouse’s information, not the deceased spouse.

Non-registered investment accounts do not permit beneficiary designations. Therefore, a non-registered account is handled as part of one’s estate. A joint account with right of survivorship will pass to the survivor upon death, and will not form part of one’s estate.

Final thoughts It’s important to ensure your life savings will be distributed according to your wishes, however, it’s also important to consider the risk and complexity of the estate settlement when plan proceeds are split multiple ways. For very complex estates or those with many beneficiaries, it might make more sense to dispose of assets through one’s will. That way, beneficiary information can be changed easily if need be.

In addition to your lawyer, be sure to discuss your estate plan with your financial advisor to ensure your financial assets are directed according to your wishes, and will be dispersed optimally.

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Night vision Cameron and Andrea Haworth lean into the telescope during the latter portion of the Astronomy On the Go event held at Pynelogs on October 29th where the public learned how to use a telescope to find various stars and planets on a clear October night.

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Handmade Market makes crafty return to Windermere

By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff Local craft enthusiasts get ready. The Handmade Market is making its return to the Windermere Community Hall for the second year in a row on Saturday, November 12th.

After a successful inaugural Handmade Market last year, event organizer Derna Letcher said it was an easy decision to bring back the Handmade Market in 2016.

“Partly it was the first local one of the season, but I think people really like the idea of the old fashioned craft sale like your grandmother’s kind where everything was handmade by the people who were selling it,” she said.

She said the original inspiration around starting the event last year stemmed from wanting an old-fashioned craft sale in the area that the Columbia Valley lacked.

“We had participated in other ones where there was a lot of other stuff that we didn’t feel was crafty. They were more multi-level and we just wanted a venue where

we could do all crafts,” Ms. Letcher said. “There wasn’t one, so we created one.”

Similar to last year, they will be selling items handmade by local artists that include commodities from baked goods, toys and jewelry all the way to Native art, handmade soap and quilting.

“We have a really good range of products and they’re all local East Kootenay vendors; it’s an opportunity to start the Christmas shopping and support their local artists and crafts people,” she said.

The Handmade Market will open its doors at the Windermere Community Hall at 10 a.m. and run until 3 p.m. next Saturday. Ms. Letcher said the hall is the perfect venue to accommodate this laid-back style of entertainment to start the Christmas season.

“It’s a really nice sized hall, it’s a little smaller so it’s a little more friendly and not overwhelming as a bigger venue and it’s just a chance to get out and see your family and friends and do a little shopping at the same time,” she said.

Email handmademarket.1@gmail.com.

Home Hardware welcomes community

By Sarah Kloos Special to The Pioneer It’s the Invermere Home Hardware’s 23rd anniversary and everyone’s invited to celebrate! As a thank you to the community for many wonderful years of local support, the Invermere Home Hardware Building Centre is holding its annual Beef on a Bun Event on Saturday, November 5th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

If you’re hungry, or in need of something fun to do, head up to Invermere Home Hardware and enjoy beef-on-a-bun, refreshments, visiting with friends in the community, and a whole lot of fun — don’t miss out on good food and good company.

Plus, if you bring a gift for the Christmas Bureau, you stand the chance to win a prize! For more information, visit 9980 Arrow Road, Invermere or call 250-342-6908.

Hourly pick-ups at Pip’s Store starting at 6pm, and drop off right at your door!

Call the Pub at 250-347-6400 for confirmation Invite your friends!

WE WILL BE EXTENDING OUR SEASON INTO NOVEMBER THIS YEAR CLOSING NOV. 19th. OPENING ON DEC. 16th Come and join us by the fire place for a hot Schnitzel and a cold Stiegl. Make sure to leave some room for “Apple Strudel”.

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Fall Auto Care

Safety first at Walker’s Auto Repair Centre

By Pioneer Staff Walker’s Auto Repair has been synonymous with excellence in vehicle maintenance for more than 25 years in the Columbia Valley.

Owner Ross Bidinger, who took over Walker’s Repair in 1990, is known for his professionalism and experience in the auto industry. Customers always come away with the feeling that Walker’s knowledgeable staff have done everything they can to ensure the safety of their vehicle and the highest possible standard of service.

“We are safety first at Walker’s Auto Repair Centre. You leave knowing your vehicle is safe.”

The auto repair shop encourages regular and preventative maintenance of vehicles, and offers a number of additional services such as ICBC glass repair, out-of-province vehicle inspections, auto body repairs, painting and quality parts.

The garage services all vehicles, from the trucking industry to family sedans — no job is too big or too small.

Walker’s Auto Repair is located at 141 Industrial Road #2 in the Industrial Park and is open Monday to Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call 250- TEAM WALKER’S —Walker’s Auto Repair Centre in the Industrial Park in Athalmer has main342-9424 or email walkersrepair@mechanicnet.com. tained a reputation for excellence for over 25 years.

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The business has been operating in Kimberley since 1953 and in its current Marysville location since 1997. Jim Chale has worked for Ford since he was out of college and has been the dealer principal since 1988. Between Jim, Steve, Dan and Simon, there is over 130 years experience in Service, Parts, Sales at Melody Motors.

That type of continuity is important. Melody Motors staff believe in treating customers like family, and in many cases many generations of the same family have turned to them for sales and service.

Melody Motors also has a long history of supporting the community, getting involved in community projects and supporting local non-profit groups and sports teams.

If you’re looking for a local company that will give your vehicle the care it needs, and treat you like family, look no further than Melody Motors in Kimberley.

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November 4th, 2016

Take Me Outside!

According to the Child and Nature Alliance of Canada, Canadian youth are spending an average of nearly eight hours a day in front of screens. For Take Me Outside Day on October 26th, students and teachers across Canada spent one hour outside to raise awareness about the importance of unplugging and enjoying the outdoors. In the Columbia Valley, all of the staff and students at Windermere Elementary School spent the entire afternoon connecting with nature and one another while participating in learning activities that involved math, science, art, writing and physical education. “Even though it was chilly out, everyone had a great time learning outside of the four walls of our classrooms!” said teacher Tara Whittick.Visit www. takemeoutside.ca for more information.

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ANNOUNCEMENT

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GARAGE SALES

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

WVSC Ski and Gear Swap, Saturday November 5th, Invermere Community Hall. Bring Sports Gear to Sell - Drop off 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Sale 12 p.m. Thank you for your support!

Pre-Christmas Craft and Homebased Business Fair. Fri. Nov. 4th, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sat. Nov 5th, 10 a.m.

- 4 p.m. at Christ Church Trinity 110 7th Ave., Invermere. Table rental $40. Contact Caron Green 250-3425253.

Alcoholics Anonymous. If alcohol is causing problems or conflict in your life, AA can help. All meetings are at 8 p.m. For more information, please call 250-342-2424. Columbia United AA, Invermere: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the BC Service Building, South End – 624 4th St., Invermere.

Radium Friendship Group: Friday at the Catholic Church, East Side of Main St. With the exception of Tuesday, all meetings are open.

Wilmer Community Hall. Sat. Nov. 5th, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. All funds raised go towards Hall upgrades.

Cheers to Anne, Barry, Brian and Ian for providing entertainment at the Edgewater Radium Health Care Auxiliary Tea. You were a hit with the crowd. Much appreciated.

Jeers to the woman in the Red Honda Fit who hit my BMW on Saturday October 29th in the parking lot of Red Apple and then drove away.

Karma will get you back.

Art Gieck of Country Piano House will be tuning Nov. 7th and 8th.

Phone 250-347-9882 for an appointment.

Jumbo Creek Conservation Society AGM, Tues. Nov. 29th, 7:30 p.m. at DTSS.

ANNOUNCEMENT All seniors Seniors of of the the Columbia ColumbiaValley Valley are are invited invited to to

The 22nd Annual Harvest Tea David Thompson Secondary School (DTSS), Friday, November 4th 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Join us for tea and coffee, delicious food, and great conversation.

Please contact Lee Barker at the DTSS office at 250-342-9213 ext. 4500 by Thursday November 3rd to reserve your spot.

This event is hosted by the Cook Training Class and is complimentary to seniors of the Columbia Valley

S OBITUARY S Lillian Florence Willox (nee Hynes) 1927 – 2016 Lillian Willox passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, October 29, 2016 at the Invermere and District Hospital with her family by her side.

Lillian was born on January 26, 1927 in Parson, BC. She is survived by her 4 children David, John (Carol), JoAnne and Bruce (Kim) as well as her many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A memorial tea to celebrate Lillian’s life was held at Columbia Gardens on November 1, 2016. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in honour of Lillian may do so to the: Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley, PO Box 925, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

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

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

THANK YOU On behalf of the Willox family we would like to thank Dr. Gooch, Dr. Brown and the entire staff of Invermere and District Hospital, Columbia House and the Hospice Society of Columbia Valley for their excellent care of our mother Llilian Willox.

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

Cheers to Bird’s Eye Boutique, a Cheers to the DOI Public Works lovely place to browse and shop for staff who helped the library with something special...Tara, you are our Halloween decorating and Much appreciated!

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CHEERS & JEERS Cheers for the “Purple Lights Campaign” during the month of October! As a woman who has experienced abuse, my heart was warmed by the show of solidarity from my Columbia Valley neighbors.

S OBITUARY S Jeffrey Baltrus Beloved husband and father, Jeffrey Baltrus, passed away suddenly in Invermere, B.C. on October 11, 2016 at age 66. He was born to John and Margaret (Palmer) Baltrus in Stamford, Connecticut, and his desire to live in the remote north led him across the continent to the Yukon, where he met his wife, Arlene (Langerud).

Jeff supported his family as a journeyman carpenter living in Atlin, B.C. on a staked homestead, until his love of learning and teaching brought them to Vancouver, where he received his teaching certificate.

He worked as a carpentry teacher in Canal Flats, however his yearning to own a piece of land again led them to Creston, where they lived for nine years on an acreage. 14 years ago, the family moved back to the Columbia Valley where he owned and operated Kootenay Builders.

Jeff will be remembered for his eagerness to acquire knowledge, his words of encouragement, musical talent, unwavering belief in Jesus Christ, and his incredible love for his family. And his warm hugs.

He is survived by his loving wife, Arlene, children Joel (Christy), Ethan, Erika (Patrick), and Kris (Tatiana), eight grandchildren, and sister Candace Jensen.

His spirit lives on within all of them.

Mega Cheers to the ladies at Invermere Post Office. A lovely personal letter was mailed to me, (not a bill!), with only part of my last name, Invermere illegible, partial Postal Code and I’ve received it! Another of the gazillion things to love about our town, eh?

Cheers to staff at Canadian Tire, always so incredibly helpful, and especially to the lovely lady who patiently helped with fitting children’s ice skates.

Cheers to all supporters who attended the Health Care Auxiliary Tea on October 29th. Your support allows us to carry out our mission.

Greatly appreciated.

Cheers to Cody and Hailey from Circle Café. They always make people feel welcomed! Their service is fantastic and they always have a smile on their face.

Ironical Jeers to the Columere Park Community Member. For, as always, lobbying against others accessing the end of the lake where you have a tidy lease approved decades ago. Lucky you. Sounds more like “King of Columbia Castle” and preserving real estate prices than anything else.

Cheers to Fire Vixen Tattoos for the amazing haunted house/walk! You went above and beyond. Well done!

Cheers to all the amazing costumes this weekend. Jeers to the woman in the First Nations headdress. It’s common knowledge that it’s a super inappropriate costume.

Cheers to the spooky Ghost Stories at the library. From the eerie décor setting the scene to the wonderful tale-tellers, it was truly a hairraising night.

Cheers to Byron and Leroy for packing up my bike and shipping it to my grandson’s in Onterrible.

Cheers to Dorothy for “lighting” up my life. You are so sweet.

STORAGE NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE

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

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COMMERICAL SPACE

HOUSE FOR RENT

CONDO FOR RENT

SERVICES

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE

Newer 2-bdrm, 2 bath on Windermere acreage with under garage. $1,250/mo. Call Mark 403519-0252.

2-bdrm, 2 bath, furnished Condo on second floor at the Peaks in Radium.

Long or short term rentals welcome. $1100/mo up to three months, includes all utilities. 403-663-0446.

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning

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! $1,272/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. Rent negotiable.

Phone Leo at 250-342-1177.

SUITE FOR RENT Furnished apartment in Invermere.

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

Radium: Motel Bavaria, low low rates, daily, weekly, monthly.

Kitchenettes available. Call 250347-3315.

Furnished suite for rent. Westside Rd., Quiet tenant preferred. No pets, N/S, References needed. Avaliable Nov. 1st. Long term, 250-342-6534.

TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT Black Forest Village: 2-bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, N/S, pets negotiable. All appliances, garage. $1,000/mo + utilities. 250-342-2678.

Edgewater acreage. Small 1-bdrm home for single person or couple.

N/S, W/D, $900/mo hydro included. dlherbs@telus.net or 250-342-5930.

Fully furnished, 4-bdrm bungalow with 9 beds, 2,000 sq. ft. with hot tub, 8 appliances, large fenced yard, wood stove fireplace. Available for 3-6 months, Oct. 23rd until Apr. or May. $2,200/mo includes all utils, local phone, cable and internet. Call 403-510-0299.

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

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.

Radium Aspen 2-bdrm, 2 bath, main floor, fireplace heated parking, no parties, N/P, N/S, mature adults only, references. $900/mo, 403-609-0199.

AUCTION

ONLINE AUCTION CONDUCTED BY Take notice that miscellaneous goods and chattels belonging to the following person and stored at Real Storage LP (Windermere) will be sold due to unpaid charges:

Chris Hofstetter

The sale will be on Thursday, November 17th , 2016 via an online auction thru ibid4storage.com – www.ibid4storage.com.

The goods may be viewed commencing on November 11th , 2016.

All bids are for the entire contents of the storage unit. Winning bidder will be contacted via ibid4storage.com for payment arrangements.

Radium, 2-bdrm + den, 2 bath, sunny corner unit near golf and downtown, all appliances, fireplace, locker, indoor parking, N/S, N/P. References, please. $990/mo, utilities included. Call 250-707-5700 or text 808-2984.

HOUSE FOR SALE 2.2 acres, 9478 Westside Rd. 1500 sq. ft. up, 2-bdrm. 1500 sq. ft. down, 1-bdrm + suite, shop and studio. Lower acres to be developed. 180 ft. Toby Channel frontage and pond. $365,000, 250342-6936.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

Environmentally friendly products.

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

Shannon’s Blinds & Designs

Thank you for your votes - Best of Business Awards! We are grateful and appreciative of your support and loyalty. “Blinds, Drapery, retractable screen doors and more.”

250-342-5749.

LIVELAUGHLASH Invermere Lash Extensions Classic, Color, Volume styles available. 250-801-6207, call/text for consult.

1999 Hyundai Elantra 4 door, 179,000 kms excellent condition, brand new brakes, 4 studded tires mounted. $2,000. Call Dorothy 250-402-2125 or 250-342-9589.

FIREWOOD Support Rockies Hockey firewood.

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

Seasoned Dry Fir $220 a cord, split and delivered locally. 1/2 cords available.

250-342-3300.

Seasoned Fir Firewood $230/cord, split and delivered.

Please text/call 250-270-0366.

MISC FOR SALE Polar Bear Rug. Rare and exceptional. 8’ long with head mount. Cold stored. Papers. Call or text: 403-852-8105.

4 16” winter tires: General Tire Altimax Arctic 205/55R1691Q. Almost new, used 4 months. Asking $400. 250-342-8332.

TOOLS - HANDYMAN ESTATE Nov. 8th and 9th, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 4885 Fairmont Creek Rd. 250-345-6214.

LESSONS/TRAINING Adults! “Is there Life after Lessons?” piano with Arne Sahlen. Classic/jazz/chording/ church music; Christmas carols for family fun; pieces from your past - and Brain Gym to die for. Cell/text 250-540-4242, arnesahlen@hotmail.com.

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.

Helna’s Stube is looking for a evening server. Email resume to mail@helnas.com or call 250-3470047.

Positions are available for responsible, self-motivated individuals with a professional appearance.

Must have a valid BC Driver’s License.

FIREPLACE INSTALLER/SERVICE & MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Suitable applicants should have knowledge of B.C. installation codes as well as service and maintenance of fireplaces however training may be provided to the right applicant.

HVAC INSTALLER/SHEET METAL WORKER Suitable candidates should have knowledge of sheet metal however training and/or apprenticeship training may be proved to the right applicant.

Please email or fax resume with references to Diamond Heating and Spas 385 Laurier Street, Invermere, BC V0A 1K7 Email:info@diamondheatingandspas.com or Fax: (250) 342-7103

November 4th, 2016

HELP WANTED Mountain Ridge Early Learning Program is currently seeking a nurturing Early Childhood Educator to join our team. For more details, please go to www. mountainridgeelp.com.

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 250-3428889 or email justatterbury@ hotmail.com.

Cooks and Wait staff. The Skookum Inn wants you! Can you make ordinary into extraordinary? Can you turn humdrum into WOW!!?

We are looking for staff that have a passion for cooking as well as welcoming people to your place.

You aren’t just a body filling a space, you’re a person with pride in your ability! Our menu will consist of down-home goodness and that is where we expect you to excel! If you enjoy people and good food, and are looking for long-term employment please drop off a resume. Those invited to work will be given an opportunity to take over and become self-employed after approximately one year.

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EMPLOYMENT

RDEK FIRE SERVICES RECRUITMENT Why be a firefighter?

is looking for up to two (2) new people to join our team:

BOOKKEEPING/ ADMIN

BOOKKEEPING/ ADMIN APPRENTICE

Flexible, Professional, Accurate, Efficient & Reliable Computer Savvy QuickBooks Pro!

Reliable, Flexible, Professional, Hardworking, Math & Computer Savvy Coachable Candidate.

More details at wellsbusinesssolutions.ca/careers or on our facebook page. Applications close November 14th at 4pm.

You get amazing, free training You are compensated for incident response You are compensated for training You become part of a team You learn valuable new skills AND You get to wear the coolest business suit around.

The RDEK’S Fire Departments in Fairmont, Windermere, and Edgewater need more firefighters.

To learn more about the Departments and how to become a firefighter, visit www.rdek.bc.ca Recruitment Drive ends December 15, 2016

JOIN OUR WINNING TEAM!

Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca Website: www.rdek.bc.ca

SNOWBIRDS, RETIREED & LONG-TERM PLANNERS!

NOW IS THE TIME!!

We know everyone is preparing for winter. Whether you’re heading south or settling into your own little bit of Columbia Valley heaven.

Our Specialized Assessments can help you find your Top Skills and the Perfect Job for YOU.

But before you do, secure a job with us for the 2017 golf season! Fairmont Hot Springs Resort has 3 stunning golf courses & we want folks like you on our team. We’re looking for people in:

Turfcare | Golf Shops | Guest Services Player Assistants | Beverage Cart We’re looking for full-time & part-time team members, so we can work to fit your schedule.

Don’t wait until 2017 to secure your job, do it now!

Send your resume to David Sheedy at hr@fhsr.com enjoy Didja know? All of our emplos yees for free competitive wages, teammate passe access to all Resort amenities (ski, golf & hot springs) and much more.

YOUR LOCAL EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS

These are some of the Assessments we offer!

 Vocational Assessment  Speech & Language Assessment  Foreign Credentialing  Assistive Technology Assessment All employment services are FREE! Including self-serve resource area open to all job seekers. Eligibility criteria may apply

A: Invermere: 2-1313 7th Ave. P:250-341-6889 or 1-855-651-3027 W: www.ekemployment.org The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

Haisla Nation Council HAISLA PO BOX 1101, KITAMAAT VILLAGE, BC V0T 2B0

PH: (250) 639-9361 Toll Free 1-888-842-4752 FAX: (250) 632-2840

The Haisla Nation Council has an immediate opening for the position of: FairmontHotSprings.com 1.800.663.4979

Myth: Change your ads all the time.

Readers get tired of the same thing.

Reality: Develop a good campaign, or theme for your ads. Stick with that one campaign, and only make small changes of headlines or details. Call Dean or Amanda at 250-341-6299 to find out more.

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Education Manager

DUTIES: • Administer the Education Program, Local Education Agreement, Post-Secondary Program, Haisla Community School, Collective Bargaining Agreement, C’imo’ca Day Care and Capacity development Initiatives for membership; • Direct supervision of employee(s) within the department; • Prepare and maintain budgets and activity reports and write proposals for program funding; • Follow the HNC personnel policy manual and abide by all other relevant policies, procedures and bylaws of HNC. QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor of Education preferred; • Direct experience working with First Nations organizations, preferred; • Direct experience in negotiating with government, industry and other First Nations in advancing the interests mandated by HNC, preferred; • BC Driver’s license, vehicle and criminal record check are required.

For full details and to apply visit: http://haisla.ca/council/job-opportunities/ Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume which must include names of three (3) references and the express permission for HNC to contact the references, to: Stephanie McClure, Human Resources Manager, humanresources@haisla.ca By 4 pm on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those short-listed will be contacted.

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Park of Horrors Over 700 people made their way through the Park of Horrors haunted house experience set up around the grounds of the CPR Lodge in Invermere the nights of Friday, October 28th and Saturday, October 29th. Participants were guided in small groups from scene to scene, which included a zombie attack, an attempted chainsaw massacre, terrifying dolls, a gruesome trip to the dentist, and more. Organizers promise the event will be even bigger and better next year.

Photos by Nicole Trigg

Haunted House on Halloween Another haunted house on 13th Avenue in Invermere held inside Wayne and Kim Gervis’ garage creeped out hundreds more on Halloween night. Pictured are (left to right): Kayden Chase, Bella Chase, Jesse McIntosh; Jaxson Karl, Ryan Butter; Lindzee Rouleau, Kim Brosseau, Gracey Nichols, Sydney Edlund and Louis Bondou.

Photos by Eric Elliott

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Nocturnal nebulae and more

By Brian Fenerty Pioneer Columnist Oooo, it is scary Halloween day as I write this column. I hope you enjoyed your doctor-approved sugar-free candies! Now, just because this year’s Halloween is over doesn’t mean we can relax, for maybe next year the scary looking planetary nebula, MyCn 18, may indeed come for us — eek! Well, maybe not. It is over 8,000 light years away, so maybe we Earthlings can breathe easy after all.

To see the full image of this nebula, Google “APOD nebula eye”, and use Google’s Image category. MyCn 18’s “eye” and its fuller hourglass shape are a few images down. Clicking it and others lead usually to NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day page, with descriptions and links to diverse info on these cosmic spectacles.

These so-called “planetary” nebulae are actually remnants of certain stars that collapsed and puffed out shells of, for example, nitrogen, helium, oxygen and carbon. Astronomers carefully add colour to original black and white images to distinguish the elements.

Nebulae of a different kind, by the way, are where new stars form, such as the faintly-visible-by-eye nebula under Orion’s three-starred

belt, with good spotting of that stellar nursery later in winter.

Lately, ghostly aurorae too have been reaching southward toward us. For their forecasts, Google “aurora forecast Alaska university”. Note ratings of 5 and up. They can start faint, so rechecking later may help.

Meanwhile, as citizens on one of Star Trek’s far-off worlds would customarily say, “go carefully.” ooooOO! Brian Fenerty is a member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Contact him at fenertyb@telus.net.

Societies Act Information Session November 8 from noon - 1:30 p.m.

Cranbrook Public Library, Training room FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Theresa Negreiff, Program Coordinator at nonprofit@cbt.org

Join us for a free presentation on the changes to the Societies Act with a Q&A to follow.

Refreshments will be served.

Connect with us

ourtrust.org/societiesact

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

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

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF MEETING The Regular Meeting of Council for Tuesday, November 22nd has been changed to Tuesday, December 6th at 7:00 p.m.

Council Chambers of the Municipal Office. (914 – 8th Avenue) The Regular Meeting of Council for December 13th has been cancelled.

For further information please contact Kindry Luyendyk, Corporate Officer at 250 342-9281 ext#1228.

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

Ghostly legend lives on What’s a spooky night without the Headless Horseman and his scary steed?

Myan Twogood agreed and brought the terrifying tale to life for Halloween.

Photo submitted

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

Coffee With Council District of Invermere residents are invited to have coffee with Council Members to discuss any topic of interest. This is a relaxed, comfortable forum for residents to meet members of Council and to ask questions, discuss issues of interest in our community and offer suggestions; a chance to say what’s on your mind.

Coffee with Council will take place on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at the following locations: • 8:30 am – 9:30 am - Quality Bakery • 10:00 am – 11:00 am - The Bistro Family Restaurant • 11:30 am – 12:30 pm - Circle Café at Frater Landing Everyone is Welcome!

For the latest financial tips, see Page 18 every week in…

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The organizers of the Invermere Haunted House

Park of Horrors (Sarah Eastick, Silena Ewen and Richard Matthews) would like to extend a HUGE

Thank You

to the many local businesses and people who made our first year an amazing success, as well as to all of those who came out for a good scare!

Crisis Cattle Company (Parson), Fire Vixen Emporium and Tattoos, High Altitude Therapy, Hopkins Harvest, Invermere Quilting Club, K5 Mechanical, RONA, The Columbia Valley Pioneer, The District of Invermere, And The Station Neighbourhood Pub. Amanda Sharko Anna Smith Anya Milligen Bailey Yeats Bert Bodry Chris Grealey Christine Scott-Nyuli CJ Matthews-Dickson Cory Stanbury Craig Smith Dale Johnson Dave Vernon Erin Porter Jazmynn Hilder-Grealey Jess DeGroot Julia Oaks Kent Ervin Kerstan Hopkins Kirsten Sage

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Krista Goodman Lauren Anthony Maegan Stanbury Matthew Larsen Midori Awesome Mike Ewen Monica Fisher Morgan Floesser Nick Freiheit Nicole Boon Olivia Fitzsimmons Rahne Stanbury Rebecca Thibeau Ryan Floesser Sam from Radium Shelly Kochorek Steve Mahon Suzanne Veen Tom Goodman

For all your advertising needs, call Dean or Amanda at 250-341-6299

November 4th, 2016

Columbia House promotes the values of bat houses

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff

that was attended by all hospital department heads, and Romy Wood, a registered care aid and a local employee of Interior Health, who donated a bat house she had made to the Columbia House to house its bat population, which is finding a new home in the residential care facility’s courtyard, along with two other bat houses that were placed in the courtyard earlier this year, which the bats have been using frequently.

Columbia House staff had noticed small populations of bat in two areas of their Invermere and District Hospital Facility, so activity and volunteer co-ordinator Darla Spiry contacted the BC Bat Foundation and was provided with information about protecting bat species and the reasons why — they play an important role in the eco-system and there’s concern B.C. bats may get affected by the lethal White Nose Syndrome fungal disease that’s killed six million bats in North America over the last decade.

Ms. Spiry then approached hospital administrator, Deborah Austin, who was in favour of installing bat houses at the facility.

Leigh Anne Isaac, PhD, RPBio, senior wildlife biologist with BC Bat Project-East Kootenay, gave a presentation on the importance of bat protection at HOUSING BATS — Romy Wood (left) presented the bat house project that she had constructed Columbia House on to Columbia House on Friday, October 21st. Pictured with her is Kootenay Bat Project senior Photo by Eric Elliott Friday, October 21st wildlife biologist Leigh Anne Isaac (right).

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FAITH

God’s plan, our prayer

By Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman, St. Peter’s Lutheran Mission of Invermere What is God’s plan for you, for me, for the world?

Jeremiah 29:11-13…

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.”

In these words, as well as many other parts of the Bible, I can find peace knowing that God, our Creator, already has my life planned out.

My part is to tune into Him, hear His direction, trust Him, and be obedient to what He wants. When I do, life gets a whole lot simpler. No matter what is going on around me, I know that I can trust God to get me through.

Jeremiah 31:3… “The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying: ‘Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with loving kindness I have drawn you’.”

And in John 3:16,17… “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.”

Isaiah 40:28-31… “Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, The Creator of the ends of the earth, Neither faints nor is weary.

His understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the weak, And to those who have no might He increases strength.

Even the youths shall faint and be weary, And the young men shall utterly fall, But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.

God’s Word speaks clearly.

We are to accept Him into our lives, trust Him, and when we do He promises to never leave us nor forsake us.

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, November 6th 10:30 a.m.

“God Speaks – And We Fail To Trust Him” …

Pastor Trevor ministering.

“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

Cadets come together October 1st and 2nd was very musical for 12 cadets from Invermere, Golden, Elk Valley, Sparwood and Cranbrook. These cadets participated in a music clinic supported

by Regional Cadet Support Unit Pacific and their instructors. It was really great to see everyone working together to create music. Band (or drums) is just one of the optional training activities offered in several Corps and Squadrons.

Other tri-elemental activities include first aid, orienteering, map and compass, and marksmanship (air rifle).

The aim of the cadet program is to develop in youth the attributes of good citizenship and leadership, promote physical fitness and stimulate the interest of youth in the three elements, sea, land and air. Army Cadets focus on expeditions, trekking, and abseiling. In the Kootenay Zone, there are 14 cadet units. For more information on the Royal Canadian Cadet units in the Kootenay Region, please email cranbrookupar@gmail.com.

Submitted by Captain Lori-Lee Bott

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

Let’s Make Cancer History

www.cancer.ca

32 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

November 4th, 2016

FIRST POPPIES — Clockwise from top left: Ken Carlow pins a poppy on Canal Flats mayor Ute Juras at the Canal Flats cenotaph on Thursday, October 27th; Invermere Legion president Ken Carlow and secretary Elizabeth Carlow (far right) pin poppies on Invermere mayor Gerry Taft (second from left) and RDEK Area F director Wendy Booth (second from right) at the Invermere Cenotaph on Wednesday, October 26th; Edgewater Legion Sergeant at Arms Jeff Pollock (far left) pins a poppy on RDEK Area G director Gerry Wilkie while Edgewater Legion Poppy Chairman Vi Wittman (far right) fastens a poppy on Radium mayor Clara Reinhardt, also on October 26th.

Photos by (clockwise) Dean Midyette, Amanda Nason and submitted

Where does the money from the Poppy Campaign go?

Submitted by Ken Carlow Royal Canadian Legion Branch 71 Everyone who donated to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Trust Fund should know where their money goes. The contributions directly support Canada’s serving and retired Veterans and their families, while ensuring Canada never forgets.

Locally, over $30,000 in Windermere District Legion Poppy Trust Funds were used to support Veterans and the community this past year. Items include: • $1,000 to support Veterans and their families in need; • $4,000 for the George Derby care facility Bed Replacement Project; • $2,000 in educational bursaries; • $7,387 to purchase three AED Defibulators for the Invermere Community Hall, Seniors Centre and Legion Branch; • $5,000 in support to cover 25 per cent of a colonoscopy machine for the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook (together, East Kootenay Legion Branches covered the entire cost of the unit); • $3,000 to assist the 2756 Cadet Corps; • $4,600 to cover part of the cost of installing a handicapped door in the Legion Branch; • $1,206 to support Medical Equipment purchase for the Panorama Fire Department;

• $930 in prizes for the Remembrance Poster/Literacy Contest; • $930 to the Central Poppy Fund.

Poppy Funds are held in trust at every level of the Legion and the use of these trust funds is strictly controlled. Through donations to the Poppy Fund, the Legion provides financial assistance and support to currently serving and retired Veterans, including Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, and their families who are in need.

In general, Poppy Trust Funds can be used for shelter, food and medical costs; veteran transition programs; helping veterans who are hospitalized and their families; supporting community programs, facilities and initiatives that benefit veterans; Remembrance Day promotion and education, and more.

In addition to local donations, it is noteworthy that Legions across Canada have donated an amazing $1.196 million to the Fort McMurray Wildfire Relief Fund.

These donations cannot happen without the generous support of Canadians from all walks of life. As the 2016 Poppy Campaign moves forward, the Legions ask the community to Remember, Join, Give. On November 11th, everyone is invited to the Cenotaph ceremonies to Honour, Thank, Remember the Veterans and their sacrifice.

Legions across the country thank everyone for donating to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Trust Fund.

Ken Carlow is the Branch President and Poppy Chair for the Royal Canadian Legion Windermere District Branch 71.