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November 18, 2016 Vol. 13/Issue 47

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Last week, on Friday, November 11th, the valley paused to honour veterans who fought for freedom overseas. Here Australian-born Fairmont Hot Springs resident John Wood, who served with the Royal Australian Engineers corps before becoming a Canadian citizen, lays a wreath in memory of his colleagues at the Invermere cenotaph. More photos on pages 28 and 29

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VALLEY NEWS

Barbour Rock trails generate discussion

By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff The proposed Barbour Rock biking and hiking trail network is currently under the formal referral process of the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO’s) but that isn’t stopping discussion amongst the public of the future for the area.

The trail proposal was jointly put forward by the Columbia Valley Cycling Society and Greenways Trail Alliance as a multi-purpose non-motorized trail for bikers, hikers and runners that will feature three loops of varying degrees of difficulty.

A letter to the editor was published in the Pioneer

on October 7th from Lawrie Mack, detailing his hope as a resident of the Toby Benches that the government and the Columbia Valley Cycling Society keep Barbour Rock wild. This was followed by a letter from Norman Hendricks, a member of the Toby Benches Society, supporting Ms. Mack in opposition of the proposed multiuse trail network.

“Thirty to 40 kilometers 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,” Mr. Hendricks wrote.

Not all of the public has been in opposition of the

new proposed trails system though. Adrian Bergles, former president of the Columbia Valley Cycling Society, penned a letter to the editor in the Pioneer on November 11th highlighting the importance of adding trail networks to the economy throughout the Columbia Valley.

Cycling Society director of trail development Dave Lammerse said that they have also received as many as 200 signatures in support of the trail network.

One of the disputes that Mr. Hendricks had with the process for the trail development and the Cycling Society was that they had already laid a section of the trail prior to government approval, which he said is against the Forest and Range Practices Act. Continued on page 10 . . .

School district seeks more information for facility plan

By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff After holding several public information meetings throughout the local Rocky Mountain School District Six regarding the long-term facility plan, the school board steering committee is taking next steps to gather more information.

According to superintendant Paul Carriere, the board made decisions regarding some of the next steps which include directing staff to gather more information such as educational benefits for students

including special needs and vulnerable students, costs and timelines, defining catchment areas and transportation implications, and costs of physical accessibility changes.

One of the more notable announcements from the board is that they have directed that there will be no changes to the configuration of schools within the district in the 2017-18 school year.

The draft plan initially considered moving current K-3 and 4-7 configurations in Golden and Kimberley to K-7 in the 2017-18 school year.

Mr. Carriere said that the board studied this issue

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further, weighing in public opinion from the meetings, and determined that if such a change were to be made it would need to be completed on a quick timeline.

“Because it is a district-wide plan, they do not see arriving at final decisions in time to support configuration changes next year,” he said via email. “It doesn’t mean that the board won’t arrive at a final plan this year; they have just passed a motion that there won’t be any configuration changes in 2017-18 in Golden and Kimberley.”

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• During the morning of Saturday, November 12th Columbia Valley RCMP received a report of a theft of a Yamaha YZ450 motorcycle. The owner reported that someone took it while it had been left leaning against a railing outside a residence in Windermere. The owner reported that the motorcycle is identifiable as the right brake lever is broken and the left clutch lever had been bent into an “S” curve. If anyone has any information about this theft please contact the detachment or Crimestoppers.

• On Saturday, November 12th at about 1:30 a.m.

RCMP were dispatched to a suspicious occurrence at the District Of Invermere Works Compound located in the Industrial area of Invermere. The complainant reported that they had observed two or three people in the works compound after hours and that it appeared that the gate was open. It was believed that the trespassers were attempting to break into the building. RCMP immediately attended to the yard and spoke to some confirmed employees who were on site. They advised that they had been called out after hours to deal with an emergency and were preparing their equipment.

• During the early afternoon hours of Saturday, November 12th RCMP were dispatched to a complaint that there were people burning furniture on a busy corner in Invermere. RCMP attended to support the Invermere Fire Department. Once they arrived emergency services

located an unattended low stacked fire in front of a residence. The fire was just over a meter wide and too close to some stacked wood that was nearby. A few minutes after arrival the owner showed up and advised that the fire was only abandoned briefly. The owner was reminded that they could receive a fine for leaving the fire unattended. The owner was responsible in that they had a few water buckets close by.

They were reminded that there needs to be at least one metre of distance from the fire and other material.

• On Sunday, November 13th at 4:31 a.m. a complainant in Invermere contacted the RCMP to report that there were approximately five drunk people throwing something near the train tracks in town.

The thrown objects were making loud ringing sounds throughout the valley and may be damaging the tracks.

The RCMP attended the location and made extensive patrols of the area but found no one. While patrolling on the service road the RCMP member located approximately 20 large rocks on the road and near the tracks.

Next to the rocks on the train track were multiple parked train cars; no damage was noted. RCMP believes that the group of people were throwing the rocks from atop the hill hitting the train cars and the rocks were resting on the road. This would account for the noise and the rocks on the road. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the detachment as this practice poses considerable risk to automobiles and trains alike.

• Between Thursday, November 10th and Friday, November 11th culprit(s) had broken into Coupland Contracting located on Luxor Creek Road in Brisco.

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Rotary Club plans to put up digital message board

By James Rose Special to the Pioneer The Rotary Club of Invermere is proceeding with fundraising for a new community message centre to be located at the corner of 7th Avenue and 9th Street, within the Valley Foods sign post.

Funds raised will go towards the purchase of a programmable, digital LED display.

“The project’s purpose is to more effectively inform local and part-time residents and the visiting public by means of a modern, full colour and dynamic message display of community and valley events,” said Rotary president Darrell Smith. “Community event notices will be displayed on a 24 hour basis, from both sides of the sign.”

The District of Invermere will own, operate and maintain authority of the message centre and will coordinate it with their website. “Examples of what kind of notices people will see include sports events, tournaments, clinics and results; church, school, service club meetings and events; District of Invermere, Regional District of East Kootenay and provincial alerts, and much more,” commented Mr. Smith.

The programmable, digital display and software costs are estimated to be approximately $26,000. “We are hoping to have the necessary funding in place to be able to install the sign at the beginning of May,” said Rotarian Hermann Mauthner, who is chairing the project.

Music enthusiasts get ready: The Station Neighbourhood Pub will be hosting an evening of music based trivia in support of local community member Heather Bibby who is currently battling her second round of cancer on Saturday, November 26th.

Ms. Bibby was first diagnosed with colon cancer that she was able to beat through a surgical procedure to remove half of her colon but unfortunately had the cancer return only a few months afterward, then appearing in her liver. In October she underwent surgery to remove half of her liver and gallbladder and is currently recovering from surgery in Cranbrook, before she will return to her home in Creston.

Victoria Lang, one of Heather’s friends in the valley, got together with some of her friends, hoping to start a fundraiser for Heather to gather donations

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Submitted photo “We recently started the fundraising and already have two community groups supporting the project including the Parent Advisory Committee, Rotary Club of Invermere and the Columbia Valley Soccer Association, donating $500 each to the project,” said Mr. Smith. “What’s more, location structure modifications are substantial and are an in-kind donation from L.A. Fisher Enterprise Ltd., the site owner,” said Mr. Smith.

The fundraising is focused on contributions of $500 to $5000 from groups that will benefit from or have a charitable interest in seeing the community informed more effectively.

Music trivia fundraiser for Biddy

By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff

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and help rejuvenate some energy for her.

After seeing the success of The Station’s weekly trivia night, Ms. Lang, who works at The Station, got the idea of organizing a music trivia night for people to attend. Doors will open for the trivia night starting at 7 p.m. with trivia starting at 8 p.m. and going into the evening. People are encouraged to come out and sign up as a team or compete as an individual with the opportunity to win a number of prizes in support of Ms. Bibby. There will be no entry fee for the event but donations will be accepted that will be given to Heather.

Ms. Lang said trivia night will be a fun opportunity for everyone to attend even if you have never met Heather before.

“This is a fundraiser for an incredible person,” she said. “She’s an incredible human, an incredible, positive person who just wants to regain her life and come back to the Columbia Valley. She needs our support right now and whether you know her or you don’t, she deserves our support.”

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PERSPECTIVE Historical Lens

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By Dean Midyette Pioneer Staff

On Thursday November 10th the Supreme Court of Canada announced a rare verbal ruling, concluding the legal disagreement between BC teachers and the governing Liberals that has lasted 14 years.

Let’s be clear. This dispute was not about teachers’ salaries; they are under contract through June 2019. Nor is this about benefits or pensions or any of a number of other issues being erroneously tossed about on online forums and social media.

This is about one clear issue. Can an employer unilaterally change an employment agreement and impose it on the employees without the consent of said employees?

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is a bill of rights that forms the first part of our Constitution. It identifies a number of Fundamental Freedoms and includes Freedom of Association and the right to bargain collectively. The court found that the province had violated teachers’ rights by breaching the right to bargain collectively and that the province had not bargained in good faith when it deleted collective agreement terms in an existing, legally binding contract. In short, the bill that was passed by the Liberals in 2002 was unconstitutional.

The changes the province illegally imposed on teachers had to do with class size and composition limits.

During negotiations in the late 1990s teachers agreed to three years with no wage increases in return for these limits.

As a result of the illegal bill passed in 2002 the province was able to lay off over 4000 education professionals and over 200 schools have been closed.

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HARVEST TIME— Franz Feldmann (on the hay) and his brother Rudy (beside the truck) take in the last load of hay on the Feldmann ranch north of Wilmer in 1963, as Franz’s daughter Marie-Louise (sitting on the hay) and his wife Louise (in the truck) look on.

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Correction

In a story on Love It Live last week the Pioneer reported that Amanda Tosoff performed two weeks earlier in front of 60 people. In fact West My Friend were the performers a fortnight ago. Amanda Tosoff performed on November 11th in front of 90 people.

Clear off your windshield!

Dear Editor: Today was Invermere’s first snowfall during morning traffic. As I drove to town, I couldn’t help to notice how many drivers were compromising their view from their snow-covered windshields. For every two vehicles I saw with windshields completely cleared of snow, the third vehicle showed the classic ‘peek-a-boo’ opening, in which the driver turned on the wipers to remove the snow directly in front of his / her viewing area.

It’s time to re-acquaint ourselves with our window scrapers / brushes, and take the time to remove all snow / ice from our vehicle’s windows.

Having an unobstructed windshield as well as the other windows, allows a driver to see all potential hazards including children, domestic pets, and of course, wildlife.

We know we can’t change the weather, but we can change how we drive in it.

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LETTERS

Drivers really should pay more attention Dear Editor: There is a potential death or serious injury hazard to early morning walkers at the crossings on the traffic lights at the kitty corner of Sobeys by some drivers speeding down 4th Street onto 7th Avenue who will not stop for you even though you are halfway across 7th and in the right to do so.

These early morning hogs of the road are only concerned with getting to their morning destinations and to hell with any pedestrian. These drivers will often run a red light in their haste. So be very alert.

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Spreading the peace Dear Editor: What a treasure of a house we have in Invermere - and it is sitting idle. It is the stately looking building, for sale, coming down the hill on Athalmer Drive.

We are known as a peaceful community. I propose we bring this peace to others through a network of Conversation Houses. Canadians are the peacemakers. In this technological world, our conversations are done so remotely with no face-to-face interaction and are often adversarial. What we don’t see enough of, is a place for good people to gather in an atmosphere of safety, seclusion and style to converse and connect, to share ideas and create innovative solutions pertinent to humanity today, such as the concepts presented in “How to Resolve Conflict with Nonviolent Communication” by world renown Dr. Rosenberg.

I am suggesting that Invermere is the perfect place for folks from all walks of life (leaders, innovators, elders, youth) to connect at a Conversation House.

Why this building? It is solid, elegant, well-built construction done by a master European builder evident as soon as you walk in. The second story has accommodation, with five bedrooms with jacuzzi tubs, soundproofed from each other for privacy, and a conversation area in the centre for sharing.The main

floor has long, elegant dining room table worthy of any conversation, spacious living room for sitting or milling around in ease of conversation. There are two additional bedrooms that could be repurposed. The kitchen is extensive and perfect for catering. The bottom level (walkout) is conducive to technology such as large television screen for Skype-like conference calling. There are bedrooms that could be utilized for computers, resource material, offices, etc. The huge garage could be a display/ shop area.There are pathways leading to the lake and beach.The new community centre would be a great compliment for larger gatherings or vice versa.The house is a good location for this purpose, as with any educational centre.

At last year’s brain storming session for local development, a young lady suggested Invermere would make a great university site. That idea makes sense.

Currently the valley is very busy in the summer and not so much in the winter.

Employment is harder to find. Places of learning tend to fill up the winters. This proposed Conversation House could be part of this education system.

I hope this idea raises your interest.

Let’s have a community conversation about the Conversation House concept.

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Local Ktunaxa elder partipates in award winning initiative

By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff Every Monday for the last seven years, Joan O’Neil has made a very familiar trip. Starting from her home in Windermere, where she works part-time at a gas station, she makes her way to her daughters’ house in Cranbrook. The following day, at the age of 76, Ms. O’Neil goes back to school.

It’s all part of the “Culture cannot be programmed; it is lived” program that has been a staple at Mount Baker Secondary School in Cranbrook and was recently awarded second place in the Canadian Innovators in Education Awards sponsored by Readers Digest. The project was originally created to enhance the education of Aboriginal learners at Mount Baker, proving to be a vital program to the student body of 1,000, 15 per cent of which identify as First Nations or Metis.

Ms. O’Neil, a Ktunaxa elder, said elders from St. Mary’s Indian Band initially contacted her with an invitation to be one of the elders who would attend the school as part of the initiative. While the program started as a monthly lunch between youth leaders and community elders attempting to establish cross-generational bonds, Ms. O’Neil said she was always trying to push the program to do as much as possible for the students.

“When it first started we weren’t really doing much

and I thought okay come on, you want us here in the schools, let’s start doing a little more than what we’re asked,” she said.

Ms. O’Neil asked the teachers if it would be acceptable for her to sit in on regular classes, watching the interactions between students and providing advice when needed. After establishing that relationship with the teachers, she began running tours of the St. Eugene Mission, a former residential school, which she attended.

As a residential school survivor, one of the messages she tries to pass along to Aboriginal students is to appreciate where they are in society today.

“My experience to pass along to students is to find yourself, be true to yourself and be happy with who you are,” she said. “There’s so much opportunities for aboriginal students today that they can go much further into their education than what we had in our time.”

Since the creation of the initiative, the district boasts a 76 per cent Aboriginal graduation rate, which is only two per cent below the non-Aboriginal rate and 10 per cent higher than it was a half-decade ago.

Ms. O’Neil said that she has enjoyed being a part of the project and hopes her advice will make a difference in youth throughout the future. “I think it will make them more confident to further their education and be who they want to be. There’s nothing stopping them,” she said.

Local students meet BC Lions

By Eric Elliott Pioneer Staff Two students from Windermere School have made their way back to the Columbia Valley after participating in a rewarding weekend in Vancouver for the annual BC Lions Skills 4 Life Summit.

Zyzairia Stevens and Dakoda Coles, both Grade 7 students, were chosen to be representatives for the School District 6 at the Summit. Each year school districts throughout the province send two students from the same school to the Summit for an all-expenses paid opportunity to develop inspiration while planning for the future. The last time a representative was chosen from the Windermere area of the school district was in 2014 when two representatives were selected from David Thompson Secondary School.

Zyzairia and Dakoda made their way to Vancouver on November 4th for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. On Saturday they were able to experience the BC Lions practice from the sidelines before watching their game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in a packed B.C. Place. For Zyzairia, who grew up in Sur-

rey watching the Lions practice every Wednesday, the experience was one she said she won’t forget. “Yeah it was pretty cool,” she said. “I’ve seen them before but now that I actually get to go up to them and meet them, it was really cool.”

The following day attendees gathered at the Creekside Community Centre to work in several workshops and seminars focused on providing students the importance of teamwork and other career planning ideas that can help them in their future. One of the more informative workshops that resonated with Zyzairia and Dakoda focused on the importance of erasing bullying with the power of choice.

That said, the main message they returned home with was the value of self-esteem and believing in yourself, Zyzairia said. “The players were talking about how they were in foster homes and if they made the right choice they could do what they want, so they wanted to be football players... and they ended up being football players because they tried their very best,” she said, noting that she dreams of becoming a doctor. “If I make good choices I can push myself to my goal and do that.”

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Local food Bank gears up

By James Rose Special to the Pioneer

For many families, the fast approaching holiday season brings a heightened sense of giving to the people we care about. But for one non-profit charitable organization in the valley, this couldn’t be more true for all four seasons of the year.

The Columbia Valley Food Bank (CVFB) was established in 2000, and has been providing access to healthy food for individuals and families from Spillimacheen to Canal Flats ever since. The volunteer driven organization’s main activity is to provide food hampers intended to provide a week’s worth of food for families in need.

Housed in a small space in the basement of the current Invermere Public Library, the CVFB uses the space to serve clients and store food.

“We are supported entirely by cash and food donations from individuals, visitors, community organizations, churches, service clubs, and businesses in the valley and their generosity is what has enabled the Food Bank to continue to provide its service to those in the need,” said the CVFB’s chair Lawrie Mack.

“Those interested in contributing can do so at a variety of different locations including each grocery store in town, retail shops such as Red Apple, or at our office space,” said Mr. Mack.

How you can help?

• Sponsor a family • Make a flat donation • Pick a tag off an angel tree • Make goodie boxes

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Some suggestions of items you can include in a gift box include (but aren’t limited to):

CHARITABLE WORK — Volunteers in action at the Columbia Valley Food Bank.

Photo by Lawrie Mack While the CVFB is appreciative of all items donated, there are certain ones that they simply can’t pass along.

Food items without a best before date or not prepared in a commercial kitchen are unable to be passed along to families in need.

However, those donating money can support the food bank’s fresh fruit and vegetable coupon program enabling families to purchase perishable items at their own discretion.

The CVFB is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., and every third Wednesday of the month from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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Candy Jam Baking Candles Socks Toothbrushes Toothpaste Towel Dish cloth Card games Puzzles Crayons Bubble bath Scratch tickets Homemade items

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Kleenex packets Shampoo Gift cards (not grocery) Tea Popcorn Mittens/gloves Hats/toques Tea Face cloth Puzzle books Small toys Colouring Book Lip Balm Shampoo

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.

New winter market kicks off

By James Rose Special to the Pioneer On Friday, November 18th and Saturday, November 19th the first annual Winter Wonderland Market will be taking place at the Invermere Community Hall.

The two day event is being organized independently and will feature 40 different artisanal vendors from around the East Kootenay. “Guests can look forward to vendors providing items such as unique baby clothing, homemade lotions and soaps, food items such as honey caramel corn and cookies and many other items,” said organizer Shannon Root.

“A professional photographer will also be present to take photos of families beside the large trees and decorations set up.”

In planning the event, Ms. Root’s aim is to create a feeling within each patron that Winter Wonderland Market is the best market they’ve been to “and to create a real excitement for the event for years to come.”

A large focus for the Winter Wonderland Mar-

ket is the festive décor. “When I was designing how the space would look, I wanted to create a feel for the holiday season,” said Ms. Root. “There will be amazing decorations including 15 foot (4.5 metre) trees, a blue, white, and silver colour scheme, and decorative snowflakes all in hopes to create an intimate experience.”

There will also be a charitable component to the festive shopping experience. “We are hosting a silent auction with some amazing items donated by local businesses (including a mountain bike from Elemental Cycle), and we will be contributing funds raised to the Windermere Valley Shelter Society,” commented Ms. Root. “Our goal is to raise at least $2,000 and we are incredibly grateful for the generous support from the community and all the participating vendors.”

There is no admission charge and the market’s hours of operation are 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the 18th and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the 19th. For more information, visit the Winter Wonderland or Invermere Events Facebook pages.

3rd Annual

An Evening of Commemoration and Remembrance

Friday, December 9th at 6:30 p.m. $10 per light

To purchase a light please go to www.hospicesocietycv.com or visit the hospice office by Friday, December 2nd.

Trees will be lit in the following communities: Edgewater ★ Radium Hot Springs ★ Invermere Fairmont Hot Springs ★ Canal Flats Special Thanks to our Tree of Lights Sponsors

Gold

Silver

PALLISER PRINTING

Bronze

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Recreation Infrastructure Grants Grants are available for projects that focus on the construction of new and/or upgrades to existing recreational infrastructure in the Basin.

Deadline for this intake is Wednesday, February 15, 2017.

To see if your project fits eligibility criteria visit ourtrust.org/recreationapply.

Interested applicants must contact Rick Allen to discuss their project at 1.250.417.3665 or 1.800.505.8998.

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Radium Hot Springs is considering an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw. The proposed bylaw (Number 426) will affect the following property, as shown in bold below, with the following zoning change: Property description: Parcel Z, Block 5, District Lot 2580, Plan 2606, Kootenay District The property is currently zoned C2 – Pedestrian Commercial/Residential in the Zoning Bylaw. The proposed rezoning will change the zoning to R1 – Single Family Residential.

What do we need to keep on truckin’ in the valley?

Submitted by Laurie Klassen Columbia Valley Community Foundation The following is part two of a three part series from the Columbia Valley Community Foundation focusing on the recently completed Vital Signs report: Earning, learning, getting around, coming around – what’s the connection?

Last week, the first article in this three-part series introducing the findings of the inaugural Columbia Valley Community Foundation Vital Signs examined the report’s first two sections – Work and Earning, and Housing. It identified an important gap between how much Columbia Valley residents need to earn in order to sustain a stable life here and how much they actually earn.

Another important gap reveals itself in section five of Vital Signs, between employment and education.

The good news is that Columbia Valley residents are very well educated: eight out of every 10 residents have completed high school, and 58 per cent have completed some form of post-secondary education – a higher proportion than the average for both B.C. and Canada.

But many find that their education isn’t relevant to the needs of the local economy – and overall, there’s an even split among those who are happy with the training opportunities available locally, and those who aren’t.

How about getting around? Lack of public transit options also affects Columbia Valley residents’ work and social circumstances. While the vast majority of . . . ‘Barbour Rock’ from page 3

A PUBLIC HEARING on the proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 426 will be held: November 23, 2016 AT 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, VILLAGE OFFICE 4836 RADIUM BLVD., RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, B.C. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw may submit written presentations to the Village of Radium Hot Springs, PO Box 340, Radium Hot Springs, BC, V0A 1M0 or Fax: 250-347-9068, prior to the date and time of the hearing. Persons may also present written and/or verbal submissions at the public hearing. Submissions will not be received after the public hearing has been adjourned.

The full bylaw and zoning map may be inspected at the Village Office, 4836 Radium Blvd., during regular office hours. For further information, contact 250-347-6455.

Arne Dohlen Director of Planning & Development Services

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

To this, Mr. Lammerse said that the Cycling Society simply did the GPS tracking of the proposed trail to be included in the plan.

“What it means is that we’ve gone out with a GPS after looking at the terrain and giving a rough idea of where we would like to see a trail go,” he said noting that no one is currently building the trail at Barbour Rock. “The track is the general idea of where we would like to see the trail go.”

Mr. Lammerse continued saying that even the current projected route of the trail is subject to change based on the referral process before the government and construction limitations in the future.

“The plan itself is very malleable. Nothing is written in stone by any means because the people that are making the decision are actually the government.”

One of the other issues that Mr. Hendricks

respondents rely on a personal vehicle for commuting and travel, over half find progress toward creating transportation alternatives to be an area of concern.

Seniors and persons with disabilities in particular face undue challenges getting around – but Health Bus ridership keeps declining.

What’s more, improved public transit would help maintain a healthy local environment. In addition nine out of 10 residents believe that the Columbia Valley’s natural environment helps attract and retain residents – and plenty of respondents echoed that feeling!

Locals are keeping an eye on big-picture environmental concerns such as responsible land development, lake and wetland preservation, and backcountry management, and clean drinking water continues to be a concern. Residents have made an effort to reduce waste and amp up their recycling and composting, and it’s paying off – the life expectancy of the Columbia Valley Landfill is increasing.

There are some great resources in the Columbia Valley – educational ones such as the College of the Rockies, and natural ones such as Lake Windermere, to name just a couple.

They’re well appreciated, but there’s still a need for more and different ones to complement them.

What kind of training opportunities might help you get ahead?

What would make learning, work, and play more accessible to you? What do we most need to take care of here at home?

brought forward was the possibility of holding an open house so that various groups including First Nations, the Toby Benches Society and residents along the proposed trail would have a space where their voices could be heard.

“If you have an open house it’s out where everyone can hear your views,” he said. “An open house people will go to. When we’ve had open houses for the official community plan, a lot more people showed up.”

Mr. Lammerse said that the Cycling Society is meeting with the RDEK’s planning committee to present the trail network proposal to them and receive feedback and fully intends on holding a public open house in the future so that members of the public can express their opinion, both positive and negative, in the future.

He said that the society has not yet determined a date for a public open house.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY

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

Santa Claus is coming to town

LADIES NIGHT

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CHRISTMAS CRAM

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Out & About Jolly Old Saint Nick will be in Invermere during the annual Light Up this weekend. See page 17 for more.

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

Cinefest@ Pynelogs

Nov 22 at 7 pm · The Dressmaker Holly Hyatt & Jon Burden

Shufflin’ The Blues CD Release Show

LIVE at Pynelogs on Dec 3 at 7:30 pm · Tickets at the door $15 Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423

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Ladies night returns to Home Hardware

By James Rose Special to the Pioneer

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

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

From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday November 27th, the Invermere Home Hardware is hosting its second annual Ladies Night event.

“Ladies Night is meant to be an evening for socializing with a bit of shopping involved although that really isn’t the focus,” said floor manager Mandi Cox, who is helping organize the event. “Our guests can look forward to a night out with friends with some wine and food.” Chef Jessie Simpkins will be preparing the food menu featuring delicious bite sized appetizers.

Last year’s inaugural event was a success with over 150 ladies attending despite poor weather conditions. This year, organizers are hoping to exceed last year’s number.

The evening will also feature draw prizes. “The draw prizes consist of five goodie boxes (each with a value of at least $75) done up with gifts from around the store and from participating vendors,” said Ms. Cox. “Tickets for the prizes are five dollars for five tickets and will be available throughout the evening. All ticket proceeds will go to the Columbia Valley Rockies.”

Vendors attending include: Younique Mineral Makeup, Scentsy, Ceramic Jewellery, Buskins Leg-

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2nd Annual Ladies Night Thursday November 24th 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Come enjoy a girl’s night out filled with friends, shopping, and great deals.

Preregister at either Home Hardware or online on our Facebook page by November 19th for an added bonus.

Gift Bags for the first 50 ladies in line.

Plenty of great prizes, samples, snacks, and beverages.

In order to be entered into our grand prize draw we ask that you bring or purchase a gift for a child 12 or under valued at $15 -$25. Receipts must be provided if purchasing in-store. These gifts will be donated to the Christmas Bureau and their Angel Tree Program.

Add us on Facebook for event updates.

gings, Creative Woodworking, Gimmee Sugar Candy, and more.

There will also be two grand prizes up for grabs. However to be eligible for these, guests must first purchase a Christmas gift for child under the age of 12 with a value between $15 and $25. The gift will then be donated to and distributed by the Columbia Valley Christmas Bureau.

Ladies wishing to attend can pre-register by November 19th (entitling them to five complementary draw prize tickets), and the first 50 ladies in line will receive a complementary goodie bag.

For more information visit, the Invermere Home Hardware Facebook page.

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

{Subscriptions also available}

More is better.

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

See this week's November 16th Invermere Valley Echo for:

Radium examines designs for new community hall (page 1)

The valley marks Remembrance Day (page 4)

What a Trump presidency means for the valley (page 2)

Kiana Strand named U of PEI Panthers captain (page 15)

Report highlights threats to local rangeland (page 3)

Rockies lose wild game (page 16)

Greater pedestrian safety urged as winter sets in (page 3)

DTSS volleyball teams host tournament (page 16)

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

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

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

• 10 a.m.: Lego for all ages at the Radium Public Library every Saturday.

• 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Artym Gallery presents The Big Show of Little Paintings by Gallery Artists. Exhibition continues until December 24th.

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

• 12 - 6 p.m.: Turkey Shoot at the Invermere Legion Hall.

• 2:30 p.m.: Effusion Art Gallery & Glass Studio is selling their artist-designed Christmas tree ornaments with all proceeds donated to the Westside Legacy Trail. During Light Up, stop by the Greenways courtyard warm-up area where a crackling fire, s’mores and hot chocolate will be available for all to enjoy.

LA CABINA

Friday, November 18th • Effusion Art Gallery + Glass Studio hosts their annual fundraiser where handmade Christmas ornaments will be sold. Supporting the Westside Legacy Trail.

• 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.

• 4 - 8 p.m.: Winter Wonderland Market - a festival of crafts and artisans at the Invermere Community Hall with cuisine by Chef Steve Root. Plus silent auction with proceeds going to the WVCCS playground. Free admission. Hosted by Shannon Root, 250-270-1402.

Also Saturday November 19th, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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

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

Saturday, November 19th • Creating the Best Version of You 2016 women’s event at Copper Point Resort. For information and tickets visit baileyyeats.com or email bailey@baileyyeats.com.

• 10 a.m.: Christmas Silent Auction: Friends of the Invermere Library are holding a silent auction until 7 p.m. Wed. Dec. 7th at the Library. Choose from art, hand-crafted items, decorative and useful gifts, books and gifts for children. All funds raised support library programs and special events. It will also be part of the Legion Christmas Craft Fair on Nov. 25th and 26th. For info contact Pat Conway at pjconway44@gmail.com.

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• 11 a.m.: Preschool Story Time at the Invermere Public Wednesday Homemade Lasagna DAILY Library withSPECIALS stories, songs, and crafts.

Every Saturday.

Soup or salad to start $17 Sunday Curry Soup or salad to start Thursday Famous Wings 10 –$9, 20 – $15. Best in the Valley

Monday

Large Pizza and a Pint or Pasta for $20

Friday Fish night

Tuesday

Saturday New York Steak Soup or Greek Salad and fries. $20

2 for 1 Pizza

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

• 2:30 p.m.: Light Up in downtown Invermere featuring the theme ‘A Traditional Mountain Christmas’. Photos with Santa at the Invermere Best Western from 2:30 4:30 p.m., Santa Claus Parade at 5 p.m., lighting of tree at Cenotaph park at 6 p.m. Shopping and dining specials throughout the day.

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

• 8 - 11 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre Movie & Popcorn every Saturday.

Sunday, November 20th • Pancake Breakfast at Invermere Legion.

• 5 p.m.: Brisco Riding Club Awards Night at the Brisco Hall. Potluck dinner so bring your favorite dish to share.

Entry by donation. For info call Virginia 250-341-1419.

• 8 p.m.: Northeaston stops in at Bear’s Paw Bar & Grill at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort as part of the One of the Lucky Ones Tour. Drink specials all night.

Monday, November 21st • Invermere Caregiver’s Support Group monthly meeting on the 3rd Monday of each month. Contact facilitator Leanne Brooks at 250-341-5683.

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

Tuesday, November 22nd • 6:30 p.m.: Cinefest at Pynelogs Independent Film Series presents ‘The Dressmaker’. Tickets at the door. Film at 7 p.m. Cash bar and light refreshments. Call 250-3424423 for details.

• 7 p.m.: Trivia Night at Bear’s Paw Bar & Grill at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Join the legendary Quizmaster for a fun night of trivia. $5 draft and wine all night.

Wednesday, November 23rd • 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Curling Centre.

• 7 p.m.: Wilmer Community Club is holding their AGM at Wilmer Hall. Everyone welcome.

Thursday, November 24th • 10:30 a.m.: Preschool Story Time at the Invermere Library with stories, songs, and crafts. Every Thursday.

• 2 p.m.: Seniors Tea at the Invermere Library the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. Tea and a light snack is provided over friendly conversation. If you would like to attend but do not have transportation, please contact the library at 250-342-6416.

• 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.

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

• 7 - 9 p.m.: 2nd Annual Ladies Night at Home Hardware Invermere. Gift Bags for the first 50 ladies in line plus prizes, samples, snacks and beverages. Preregister at the store or on facebook by Nov. 19th for an added bonus.

• 9 p.m.: Karaoke through the Decades at Horsethief Creek Pub in Radium. $1,500 in cash and prizes. Don’t miss the Finals on Dec. 1st.

The 2017 MaxWell calendars are in for pickup!

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

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

www.maxwellrealtyinvermere.ca

DANIEL ZURGILGEN 250-342-1612

SCOTT WALLACE 250-342-5309

BERNIE RAVEN 250-342-7415

GLENN POMEROY 250-270-0666

GEOFF HILL 250-341-7600

CHRIS RAVEN 250-409-9323

BRYAN HOOKENSON 250-409-6266

DORAN CAIN 250-342-1629

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Big Show of Little Paintings Submitted by the Artym Gallery Small paintings are more fun. It’s a fact. Unlike their bigger siblings who can dominate a room, first the small ones must be found, then they can be interpreted... and shared. The Artym Gallery is bringing the fun of small paintings to you with its annual show called....The Big Show of Little Paintings.

What else makes the smaller sized paintings so much more popular? Well, just because they are smaller doesn’t mean that the artist puts any less work into them. In fact it can take as long, or longer to create. The artist needs to have patience to reduce the composition in size, but still retain the details.

Small paintings can be hung in a variety of places...the more obscure areas of the house (or office) are now available, not just the feature walls.

Hang a small work on the wall next to that doorway, or on the powder room wall.

Plus, they can be stacked 2 or 3 high.

A grouping of small works can transform a once ignored space into one that stops the viewer and holds them.

Knowing this and wanting to share it with you, the Artym Gallery asked 29 of

their painters to paint smaller works for their November show which opens Saturday, November 19th.

And, even though the show is huge, it only takes up one room at the gallery, so that’s less walking for you to view.

The Big Show of Little Paintings runs until December 24th.

If you are unable to stop in and view it, there is always the trusty website www. artymgallery.com

Wilmer Community Club

Annual General Meeting

Wed., Nov. 23rd, 7 p.m., Wilmer Hall Everyone welcome!

SMALL PAINTING — (clockwise from bottom left to bottom right) “Nudge Nudge,” “Must Return to Standing,” and “Panorama Ski.” Photos submitted

Teaming up for Cram the Cruiser

By James Rose Special to the Pioneer The Invermere Canadian Tire is teaming up with the Columbia Valley RCMP for a new annual tradition. The ‘Cram the Cruiser Toy Drive’ is set to take place in a bit more than a week, on Saturday, November 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Each donated toy will be distributed by the Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley to benefit local families in need of support.

“We introduced this type of event in our last community and it was a great success, often filling the cruiser three or four times” said Canadian Tire

owner Jeff Cote. “Those wishing to donate are encouraged to drop off new, unwrapped toys the day of the event.”

“We are always looking for opportunities to partner with local merchants especially with initiatives to give back to the community” said Sergeant Bob Vatamaniuck, detachment commander for the Columbia Valley RCMP (or simply Sergeant Bob as he is often called).

“The initiative was spearheaded by Canadian Tire owners Jeff and Jamie Cote as they saw the opportunity to donate toys to the less fortunate, and we are glad to be a part of this.”

For more information, contact Jamie Cote at 250342-4433.

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Decorate Your Tree in Support of the Legacy Trail Submitted by Stephen Lebovits The Effusion Art Gallery + Glass Studio is pitching in to help build the Westside Legacy Trail, the multirecreational, human-powered, paved trail connecting the communities of Invermere and Fairmont Hot Springs.

Each year, around the holidays, the gallery raises funds for a local charity or group-in-need.

This year, they have chosen to donate all proceeds from their Christmas Tree Ornament Sale to the intercommunity trail, which will be enjoyed for years to come.

“This is something for everyone. How nice would it be for visitors and locals alike to be able to walk, jog, blade or bicycle along the backroads to and from Fairmont Hot Springs,” says Heather Cuell, Effusion’s owner and resident artist.

As in past years, Cuell has asked her artists to create unique, hand painted ornaments that will hang on the gallery’s tree as of November 18th until they are all sold, or December 31st, whichever comes first.

Effusion’s ornaments have proven to be quite popular as both personal and corporate gifts and stocking stuffers, with regular clients awaiting the arrival of the new, one-of-a-kind selection.

“Last year we tried something a bit different, but people were asking for the ornaments, so they’re back,” she says.

In conjunction with the ornament sale, and coinciding with the Light Up celebration and parade, the Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance, the group initiating the

trail-building project, will be making S’mores and offering hot chocolate around a crackling fire at Effusion’s courtyard, to help promote the project. Festivities start Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and run until the parade is over.

“Come warm up a bit, catch the parade, and learn all about the trail – it’s a great project to get behind,” adds Cuell.

To see the ornaments, all available on a first-come-firstserved basis, just pop by Effusion, located on Invermere’s main street, at 1033 7th Avenue.

For more information on the Westside Legacy Trail, please visit: http://www.ourtrail.org.

For more information on the Greenways Trail Alliance, please visit: https://greenways.ca/.

The 23rd

BIG

Christmas Craft Sale

Invermere Community Hall Friday, December 2nd ~ 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Saturday, December 3rd ~ 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Featuring

A Consumable Christmas

FOREST STEWARDSHIP PLANS #17, #45 AND #53 EXTENSIONS Canadian Forest Products Ltd. (Canfor) is requesting an extension to the term of these plansby up to one (1) year while a new amalgamated Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) for Canfor’s Kootenay region operations is developed. It should be noted that there are no content or Forest Development Unit (FDU) changes proposed to the FSPs at this time, only the term. These extensions will allow time for plan development and public input. The term of these plans will be extended to March 9, 2018.

Additionally, Canfor is seeking public input into this plan. If you would like to provide input into the FSP development, or If you require more information, please contact Grant S. Neville, R.P.F at 250-426-9252 or grant.neville@canfor.com.

VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.CANFOR.COM

The Big Show of Little Paintings

3rd Annual

by all Gallery Artists

Saturday November 19th, 10 – 5:30 pm Starry Night Cabins, Acrylic, 12” x 16”

Neil Swanson

Exhibition runs until December 24th

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

NOVEMBER 26, 2016 5pm Invermere Community Hall A fundraiser for Wildsight Invermere

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www.wildsight.ca/invermere

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November 18, 2016

Third Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival Returns to Invermere

By Katie Watt, Special to the Pioneer As winter’s chill sets in to the valley and temperatures drop, our motivation to get outside and explore dwindles. If you’re seeking inspiration to reinvigorate your sense of passion for the outdoors and try something new, come out to Wildsight’s 3rd Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival, Saturday, November 26th at the Invermere Community Hall.

This year’s event, emceed by Wildsight board of directors vice president Cam Gilles, and graciously supported by our visionary sponsor, RK Heliski, will highlight a wide variety of 13 films featuring outdoor recreation, connection to nature, and a drive for change. Fueled by an idea and their own passion for the natural world, these remarkable, emerging filmmakers show that they are not afraid to make an impact on the world. “The Wild and Scenic Film Festival is an internationally touring film fest showcasing inspiring and motivational nature stories and adventures,” says Wildsight branch manger, Kim Urbaniak. “We select films specifically relatable to what’s happening in the Columbia Valley.” From the landscapes of diverse countries, to cycling pioneers, to sights many of us dream of, these films will take us on a journey as they showcase the unique ways in which we can bond with the world around us. Shot in Canada, the US, Tasmania, Antarctica, and across the planet, these films, ranging from one to 30 minutes in length, will surely intrigue anyone who enjoys life in the outdoors.

The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is Wildsight Invermere’s big annual fundraiser.

Kim Urbaniak explains the proceeds will support Wildsight’s Connecting With Nature initiatives, “Connecting With Nature is all about offering educational and experiential opportunities for community members and visitors to develop and deepen positive relationships with nature. We plan to continue favourite programs such as Wild Nature Tours, Wild Ideas, bringing in films and speakers, and we hope to begin a fall and spring workshop series. Stay tuned!”

In addition to the 13 films, there will be door prizes, pizza, and drinks for sale, along with a raffle draw and silent auction. Raffle prizes range from $100 to $700 in

value, and the silent auction features a Purcell Mountains Overview print from Howard P. Smith (currently hanging at the Circle Café), a Nepali gift basket generously delivered by Wildsight president Baiba Morrow, and more!

Raffle tickets are two dollars each and can also be purchased ahead of time from any Wildsight board member, by contacting Kim at kim@wildsight.ca or 250-3416898, or at the festival pending availability.

Tickets for this year’s festival will cost $20 for Wildsight members, $25 for nonmembers, and $10 for youth 18 and under.

Tickets are currently available at wildsight.ca, or can be purchased at Invermere’s Circle Café and Circle Health. Doors open at 5 p.m. and films begin at 6 p.m. in the Invermere Community Hall.

For more information on prizes, tickets, films, and more, visit wildsight.ca/inver-

mere. FESTIVAL — The third annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival will make its return FILM to Invermere on Saturday November 26th at the Invermere Community Hall.

Photo submitted

The importance of shopping local around the holidays

by Susan Clovechok Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce As we approach the busy holiday season and start thinking about what gifts to buy we are also likely to engage in a discussion about shopping local. Many folks will tell you that you should shop local; it is important to support our local businesses because they employ locals and donate to local community groups.

They’ll tell you that 75 per cent of every dollar spent in the community stays in the community. They might even go so far as to say that without our local business community we wouldn’t have a community, our school populations would be down because there wouldn’t be jobs for their parents, our health care system will be at risk because there won’t be a sufficient number of citizens to justify the high cost of health care.

Without the local population, we wouldn’t attract great teachers, family doctors, an eye doctor, dentists, holistic health practitioners, financial institutions, grocery stores and all the other products and services that we need to live our daily lives.

Obviously, the chamber encourages you to support the community’s socio-economic wellbeing by shopping local but be discerning — we don’t want you to shop local because you should; shop local because you have a relationship with the people in the

business and you get the shopping experience that is important to you. The retailers in the Columbia Valley are outstanding and deserve your support; they offer great service and a wide variety of items at various price points.

Rather than taking a day or two to drive to Calgary to shop at the big stores take a day, save yourself the stress and visit Radium, Invermere, the crossroads and Fairmont where you will likely find something perfect for everyone on your list within your budget.

To help inspire and motivate shopping local the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce (IBC) is again partnering with the Pioneer on the Christmas Star promotion.

You can win $50 to $1000 to spend at participating local retailers.

For more information go to www.cvchamber.ca/Christmas-Star.

November 18, 2016

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 17

Invermere celebrates Light Up event

By James Rose, Special to the Pioneer The Winter season and all the wonderful holiday activities and events planned for the Columbia Valley is right around the corner.

But not until the Invermere area celebrates its annual community Light Up event on Saturday, November 19th does the holiday season officially kick into high gear.

“The theme of this year’s Light Up is ‘A Traditional Mountain Christmas’,” said co-organizer Jocelyn Brunner. “We did not do a theme last year but have done something similar in years past. We thought it would be nice to go old school because we live in a world where we are connected through our smart phones, and social media but rarely get a chance to connect in person.”

This year’s theme will also make for some interesting clothing choices from various shopkeers.

“Don’t be surprised to see many shopkeepers in early 1900’s dress and carols playing throughout the street,” said co-organizer Theresa Wood.

“Light Up this year is about old school traditions and making that face to face connection. It’s a night to spend with your community, gathered around fires, roasting marshmallows, walking through our amazing downtown shops, enjoying local food, carolling, meeting Santa, and watching the parade and the lighting of the tree,” said Ms. Brunner.

The schedule of events for the celebration is as follows: 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. pictures with Santa at the Invermere Best Western ($10 proceeds going to the Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley); 5 p.m. Santa Claus Parade (from Pothole park to the Bank of Montreal); 6 p.m. lighting of the tree at the Cenotaph; Shopping and dining specials throughout the day.

There will also be fires, hot chocolate, s’mores and festivities along 7th Avenue starting at 3 p.m. and carols by candlelight following the official Light Up. As in years past, there will be numerous fire pits at the event with straw bales for seating and marshmallows for roasting.

On Sunday, the Legion will also be hosting a pancake breakfast for everyone to enjoy.

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November 18, 2016

YOUR MONEY

Heading into Winter with Summer tires The past several years have seen financial news sources bombard investors with information about investment costs. The message has been very loud and clear about how lower cost investment products such as exchange traded funds will surely lead to better returns than full cost products such as mutual funds. While this can be true in certain market conditions, would-be investors should be cautious about embracing such a simplistic view.

Summer Road Conditions Generally, after severe market downturns, everything is cheap. For example, after the 2008 financial crisis all stocks were generally very cheap. It didn’t matter which geographic region or economic sector investors considered buying into, they were all inexpensive by historical standards. As money re-entered the market, most stocks rose in price and most everything did well.

Market conditions like this can be like driving in the summertime. Road conditions are great and you can drive around on old tires with little tread and there is little that is likely to go wrong. There is no point in driving around with expensive winter tires with good treads as they will just slow you down and cost you extra money.

Exchange traded funds (EFTs) with lower management fees are like riding around on cheap summer tires with little tread. The cost of these funds are low because

they are just replicating the market. In fact you are paying a small fee for no one to do anything for you. These investment products are inexpensive and generally harmless when the roads are clear in the financial markets.

Why pay for a management team to actively manage your investments when everything is rising?

Winter Road Conditions As we head into winter, the changing of the seasons remind us of the fact the financial markets change as well. The next downturn in the markets will bring winter driving conditions for investment portfolios. It’s been eight long years since the markets have experienced a significant downturn. When the next downturn hits, investors will want to make sure they don’t have their summer driving tires on. Instead, investors will want to be prepared by making sure their portfolios have some treads on their tires to stay on the road. This tread comes in the form of having a management team make decisions to protect your portfolio from downturns in the market.

What about the long term?

By now we’ve all heard that actively managed mutual funds can’t outperform ETFs over the long run because of fees. If this is true, then why worry about having actively managed investment products?

The reality is, there are lots of actively managed

funds that outperform the markets over long periods of time. In fact there are dozens of funds that have substantially beat benchmark indexes over long investment periods. One such fund is the Chou & Associates Fund, which invests in mainly US companies. A $10,000 investment in this fund back in September 1986 would be worth $181,885 today while the same $10,000 invested into the S&P 500 index would be worth only $88,665. This represents a massive difference over a 30 year time horizon that certainly cannot be attributed to luck. Instead it can be traced back to the fund avoiding huge losses during the winter driving seasons of the past.

Shop Around Unfortunately, for every Chou & Associates fund, there are many funds that do not beat the index over time. These underperforming funds have led people to believe that you can’t beat the index over time.

The problem with this message however, is twofold. To start with, each day we are getting closer to conditions that are not favourable to paying a smaller fee for nothing when it comes to the management of your investments. In addition, yes you can beat the index. There are no guarantees that this will happen, but diversifying your investments and shopping around the thousands of funds available for purchase with a qualified financial advisor will give you a good head start.

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 19

No person or amount is too small All about our

CENTRE When Austin Weatherhead planned his 4th birthday at the J.A.Laird school gym, he invited all his friends for a fun time of rock climbing, floor hockey and lots of running around. A fun party for everyone who attended, complete with birthday cupcakes and Paw Patrol tattoos.

Austin did something a little different this year. Instead of a gift, each of his friends brought two toonies, one for

Austin to go and pick out a special toy and one for a charity of Austin’s choice.

We are very honoured that Austin chose the Columbia Valley Centre as his recipient. On November 9th, Austin, his sister Lauren and his mom Colleen made their way to the District of Invermere office. There he presented his toonies, $50 in total.

Thank you very much Austin! We look forward to building a centre for you and your family to enjoy for many years to come.

In case you are wondering, Austin is using the other half of his toonies to buy a fire truck Lego set.

For updates on the Columbia Valley Centre, please like our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ColumbiaValleyCentre. For more information and to donate, visit www.columbiavalleycentre.ca.

A WORK IN PROGRESS — (Above) Construction continues on the new multi-use centre with the Winter’s first snowfall on November 15th. (Right) Austin Weatherhead holding his toonies for charity.

Photos by Ruth Fast/Painted Sun Photography

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Getting kids out the door (on time) is my nemesis.

Tardiness stinks and it has always been a struggle; a struggle that has seemingly doubled since our family of dependents multiplied.

Me: “Don’t let the dog out. Who let the dog out?

Do you have to pee before we go? Please let the dog out for a pee before we go. Oh wait, where’s the dog?”

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With shampoo still in my hair, I hurriedly wash it out to accommodate the urgent bath requests.

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Regional District of East Kootenay PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE - BYLAW 2728 Bylaw Amendment - Fairmont Hot Springs / Boyechko

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE - BYLAW 2730 Bylaw Amendment - Juniper Heights / Max Helmer Construction Ltd.

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Lorne and Sandra Boyechko to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the bylaw will amend the zoning designation of the subject property from R-1, Single Family Residential Zone to R-1(C), Single Family Residential – Auxiliary Dwelling Unit Zone. The subject property is located at 5087 Riverview Road in Fairmont Hot Springs as shown on the attached map.

Bylaw No. 2728 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 317, 2016 (Fairmont Hot Springs / Boyechko)” will amend the designation of Lot 69, District Lot 4084, Kootenay District, Plan 17908 from R-1, Single Family Residential Zone to R-1(C), Single Family Residential – Auxiliary Dwelling Unit Zone.

A public hearing will be held at: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort (Pine Room) 5225 Fairmont Resort Road Fairmont Hot Springs, BC Monday, November 28, 2016 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F and Electoral Area G. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/ numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING.

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Max Helmer Construction Ltd. to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the bylaw will amend the zoning designation of the subject property from SH-3, Small Holding Rural Zone to SH-2, Small Holding Semi-Rural Zone and SH-1, Small Holding Residential Zone. The subject property is located at 5069 Juniper Heights Road in Juniper Heights as shown on the attached map.

Bylaw No. 2730 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 319, 2016 (Juniper Heights / Max Helmer Construction Ltd.)” will amend the designation of Lot 2, District Lot 5343, Kootenay District, Plan 8394 from SH-3, Small Holding Rural Zone to SH-2, Small Holding Semi-Rural Zone and SH-1, Small Holding Residential Zone.

A public hearing will be held at: Radium Community Hall 4863 Stanley Street Radium Hot Springs, BC Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 4:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G and the Village of Radium Hot Springs.

If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/ numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING.

All submissions will form part of the public record and will be published in a meeting agenda posted online. Personal contact information such as phone and email will be removed from written submissions. Questions about the disclosure of your personal information may be referred to the Corporate Officer at 250-489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335.

This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0314, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email jterpsma@rdek.bc.ca.

All submissions will form part of the public record and will be published in a meeting agenda posted online. Personal contact information such as phone and email will be removed from written submissions. Questions about the disclosure of your personal information may be referred to the Corporate Officer at 250-489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335.

This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0314, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email jterpsma@rdek.bc.ca.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE - BYLAW 2732 and BYLAW 2733 Bylaw Amendment - Chickens & Bees / RDEK The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering amendments to the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992.

Bylaw No. 2732 will permit keeping up to six backyard hens for personal egg production on properties zoned R-1, R-1(A), R-1(C) and R-1(MH) within Electoral Area G. Bylaw No. 2733 will permit keeping up to two backyard beehives for hobby scale beekeeping on properties zoned R-1, R-1(A), R-1(C) and R-1(MH) within Electoral Area G. A public hearing will be held at:

Edgewater Community Hall 4818 Selkirk Avenue Edgewater, BC Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 7:00 pm

The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Director for Electoral Area F and Electoral Area G. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. All submissions will form part of the public record and will be published in a meeting agenda posted online. Personal contact information such as phone and email will be removed from written submissions. Questions about the disclosure of your personal information may be referred to the Corporate Officer at 250-489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335.

This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaws. For more information, contact Kris Belanger, Planner, at 250-489-6903, toll free at 1-888-478-7335 or email kbelanger@rdek.bc.ca.

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

November 18, 2016 . . . ‘Local food bank’ from page 9 “With the exception of a part-time paid coordinator, our services are all provided by volunteers responsible for putting the hampers together, ordering and stocking food, collecting donations from bins in local stores, helping at fund-raising events, and many other activities,” commented Mr. Mack. “Currently, we have a group of approximately 30 volunteers, supplemented by the eight current members on the board of directors.”

Perhaps alarmingly, during the past few years the Food Bank has seen both the number of people accessing its services and its operating costs rise. “In 2015 we prepared 788 hampers for 1300 adults and 656 children at an average cost of $108.28 per hamper,” said Mr. Mack. “This year’s number of hampers and average cost will be yet higher as we are already over the 700 mark.”

Yet despite the challenge of meeting the growing need for

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 21 the Food Bank’s services, the organization continues to find a way to provide support throughout the Columbia Valley. “Our goal will always be to provide needed support to people whose current needs are not being met by society,” said Mr. Mack.

“And while our ultimate goal is for the Food Bank to not be needed anymore, until that time, we will continue to pass along the donations provided to us in a responsible manner,” he said.

Those that may wish to volunteer can contact the CVFB at 250-342-0850, or Lawrie Mack directly at 250-342-5092.

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Regional District of East Kootenay PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE - BYLAW 2731 Bylaw Amendment - Windermere / 814415 Alberta Ltd & Seleshanko The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by 814415 Alberta Ltd. and Nels and Karen Seleshanko to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the proposed bylaw will amend the zoning designation of the subject property from R-1(A), Single Family Residential (A) Zone to R-1, Single Family Residential Zone.

The subject properties are located at Antler Ridge Road in Windermere as shown on the attached map.

Bylaw No. 2731 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 320, 2016 (Windermere / 814415 Alberta Ltd. & Seleshanko)” will amend the designation of Lots 1 to 18 inclusive, District Lot 7551, Kootenay District, Plan NEP89330 from R-1(A), Single Family Residential (A) Zone to R-1 Single Family Residential Zone A public hearing will be held at: Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce 651 Highway 93/95 Invermere, BC Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F and Electoral Area G. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. All submissions will form part of the public record and will be published in a meeting agenda posted online. Personal contact information such as phone and email will be removed from written submissions. Questions about the disclosure of your personal information may be referred to the Corporate Officer at 250-489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335.

This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0314, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email jterpsma@rdek.bc.ca.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE - BYLAW 2734 Bylaw Amendment – Fences / RDEK The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering amendments to the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992.

Bylaw No. 2734 will permit the installation of wildlife exclusion fencing up to 2.4 m (7.9 ft) in height around the perimeter of backyard gardens on properties zoned R-1, R-1(A), R-1(C) and R-1(MH) in the Columbia Valley.

A public hearing will be held at:

Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce 651 Highway 93/95 Invermere, BC Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 7:00 pm

The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F and Electoral Area G. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. All submissions will form part of the public record and will be published in a meeting agenda posted online. Personal contact information such as phone and email will be removed from written submissions. Questions about the disclosure of your personal information may be referred to the Corporate Officer at 250-489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335.

This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Kris Belanger, Planner at 250-489-6903 or toll free at 1-888-478-7335 or email kbelanger@rdek.bc.ca.

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

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November 18, 2016

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. . . ‘This Year’ from page 19 Kid: “Let me iiiiiiin.”

Repeat.

Sleeping Bedtime complete. Sigh – peace and quiet. Tea in hand, sitting on the couch watching the fire crackle.

The wee hour of 9 pm approaches, feeling the pressure to tuck in, push it to 10…10:30, we must get to sleep.

One hour later there’s grunting and groaning coming from the neighbouring bedroom.

Kid 1: “I need a snuggle” Parents: “Ok, come on in.”

Kid 2: “I have to go peeee.”

Me: “Ok, go pee.”

Kids: “I’m thirsty. Me legs are sore. I need a snuggle. I had a bad dream. Is it morning?

Mom, get uppppp.”

Parents: “We have to go to bed earlier tonight.”

Mealtime Kids: “Can I help you make dinner?”

Me: “Sure, pull up a chair and you can stir this. Make sure it all stays in the bowl. Please get off the counter. That’s hot, be careful. Don’t make a mess. That’s sharp please don’t touch that. Great stirring, that looks delicious. Toys don’t belong in the bowl. No you can’t eat that,

it’s raw. You are such a good helper…”

Kid: “Kay, I’m all done helping you.”

The result of the help: a major mess, 18 kitchen tools pulled out, dirtied and minimal progress in the dinner preparation due to children’s assistance.

Me: “Thank you for your help, this is going to be extra tasty because you helped.”

Fibbing to encourage help, breath holding not to become disgruntled about the extra work.

Joy Before children, moments of joy were plentiful, but they were certainly less surprising.

Kids: Want, want, want, me, me, fuss. “Mom, you look beautiful.”

Me: “Awww, thank you that’s so nice of you to say.”

Kids: Tattle, tattle, fight, disobey. “Today was the best day ever,” says sister and brother who are playing together so sweetly in their rooms.

Parents: “Life with children is so great.”

Open the door to their bedrooms and witness the utter toy explosion and a sibling battle extraordinaire.

Parents: “Arg, life with kids is so exhausting.”

Our day-to-day life will truly never be the same and no day will be the same as the last – no matter how familiar it seems. We are always growing as parents and they are quickly becoming individuals.

Before long, they’ll be the ones wanting privacy and we’ll be the ones doing all the knocking. But for now, the unwanted bathroom company and frenzied exits are here to stay.

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Pioneer Classifieds GARAGE SALES

THANK YOU

Garage/Yard Sale: Fairmont Lions Den, 5003 Hot Springs Road Fairmont, November 19th – 20th 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Christmas Decorations, Yard tools, Toys, Household items, some Furniture, etc. Proceeds go to funding local projects.

Many thanks to all who attended our Edgewater/Radium Hospital Auxiliary Tea. It was a huge success.

Thanks for all the door prizes. Last but not least to all our hard working members and friends. Thank you.

Our coin raffle first prize won by Khamla Lin of Calgary. Second prize winner L. Hildebrandt.

ANNOUNCEMENT Alcoholics Anonymous. If alcohol is causing problems or conflict in your life, AA can help. All meetings are at 8 p.m. For more information, please call 250-342-2424.

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

VALLEY FITNESS SOCIETY AGM Wednesday November 30th at 7 p.m. at Columbia Village Garden Event Room. Learn about operations at Valley Fitness Centre.

Everyone Welcome!

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

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

Cheers to Mark from Columbia A heartfelt Cheers to Bunny Turner Valley Freight for rescuing me when for always bringing us delicious my car broke down in the middle of treats. You sure know how to make Kootenay National Park last week. our day and we all appreciate it so CHEERS & much.

JEERS Your kindness was so appreciated!

Sponsored by

Huge Cheers for David, Connor, Quinn and Cooper of the Rockies Hockey Team for their exceptional help in moving an elderly lady from one suite to another at The Manor.

Much appreciated!

A huge Cheers to the lovely ladies at the Invermere Thrift Shop for helping me unload the heavy boxes that were near impossible with my baby bump!

Cheers to the generous community members who offered their time, skill and financial donations to help us open the Columbia Valley Martial Arts Centre. A special Cheers to: Shane McKay, Borrego Signs, Dan Steele, Rob Wagner, Peak Exteriors, Dean Kendrick, Local View Printing and Leo Johnson.

S OBITUARY S Peter John Fry 1943-2016

After a long battle with Huntington’s disease, Peter Fry passed away at Ivy House Invermere.

Peter is survived by 3 daughters and 4 grandchildren, his sister Brenda, brother Garry and stepmother Joy.

Cheers to the people who submit thoughtful and pertinent “jeers”.

We can all learn more about being good neighbors and citizens, and sometimes a sharply worded “jeers” is the best way to do it. Frankly, while cheers are nice, jeers are often more interesting and many times I have paid silent Cheers to the jeers authors who nailed it.

Cheers to Michael Anderson, President and CEO of True Key Hotels & Resorts who won the 2016 Business Leader of the Year Award. Your Castlerock friends and neighbors are proud of you!

An extra special Cheers to the person in front of me at Tim Horton’s drive through Sunday Nov. 13th at 1:50 p.m.! I was shocked and speechless when the cashier told me you had paid for my coffee and ice cap! I wish I would have paid more attention to who was in front of me so I could have given you a high 5 and a smile. You certainly made my day!

Jeers to the people who always Jeer about vehicles parked with For Sale signs! Why can’t there be someplace to show your vehicles for sale that someone’s not going to complain about?! We don’t have any car sales lots in the Valley to advertise and we all know things sell best when people can actually see them. Quit complaining about every little thing!

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Found: Prescription Sunglasses at Lussier Hot Springs. Claim at Radium Hot Springs.

Must see, 3-bdrm, 2 bath, modern, energy efficient, newly built suite for rent, walking distance to downtown. W/D, dishwasher, N/S. $1,500/mo utilities included. 250688-0708.

STORAGE NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

CHEERS & JEERS BIG CHEERS to Christy and Skylar, my Earth Angels who stayed with me on the highway last Thursday night after my car hit a deer, and then helped me get home. Your caring and concern is why I love this valley!

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Cheers to Jessie B. at the Crossroads for her generous support of Edgewater Elementary School.

Jeers to the anti ‘Mexican’ costume letter, Lighten up! It’s a costume celebrating our diversity! A ‘swiss girl’ whatever, it’s not mean spirited it’s a fun night. All humor is getting so ‘political correct’ we could eventually elect the Donald in Canada!

Cheers to Invermere local businesses; Circle Café, Valley Foods and Kicking Horse Coffee for donating to the World Diabetes Day breakfast at Invermere District Hospital. The hospital staff enjoyed a delicious yet healthy breakfast while learning more about the importance of early screening for Diabetes. The event was organised by staff at the Diabetes Education Centre and Acute Care Nurse Education to raise awareness about the prevalence of Diabetes.

Cheers to the District of Invermere for the permissive tax exemption for the Valley Fitness Centre. We very much appreciate the support!

Cheers to Leanne Beddie for providing such loving care for the children in her care. You are appreciated!

Cheers to Nate, Jeremiah, Luraina, Travis, Ron, Alex and the Club Members for working tirelessly to make the relocation to the new building possible. Happy Training!

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

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

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

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

For lease: 2,000 sq. ft. office and warehouse space. Located at #5 - 108 Industrial Road #2. Rent negotiable. Phone Leo at 250-3421177.

SUITE FOR RENT Radium: Motel Bavaria, low low rates, daily, weekly, monthly.

Kitchenettes available. Call 250347-3315.

1-bdrm renovated apartment in Edgewater. $450/mo. December 1st. Contact 587-471-7997.

2-bdrm Basement Suite for rent, Riverside Golf Course Fairmont Hot Springs. Some furnishings. Utilities included. Contact Dean 403-5403353.

HOUSE FOR RENT Wonderful 3-bdrm, 3 bath Fort Point house. Double attached garage, F/P, 5 appliances. High efficiency heat pump. Quiet cul-desac location. Mature responsible tenants only. $1295/mo + utilities.

Available immediately. 250-3417092.

2-bdrm house with yard, loft, wood stove in Edgewater. $625/mo.

December 1st. Contact 587-4717997.

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.

Large 1-brdm, fully furnished on golf course in Radium. Very quiet and private. $850/mo, includes heat, hydro, cable, internet. N/S. Two parking spaces. Phone 250427-1008.

VILLA/CONDO FOR SALE 1-bdrm Condo unit, New Reno, stove/fridge/washer/dryer. Quiet complex, guest room on main floor facing west, lower level, large back yard. Walk to store/beach/hospital.

Great for recreational or starter home or Seniors. $117,000. To view 250-342-2287.

MISC. FOR SALE Polar Bear Rug Rare and exceptional. 8’ long with head mount. Cold stored. Papers.

Call or text: 403-852-8105.

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MISC. FOR SALE

FIREWOOD

For Sale: 1 Regency wood stove, good condition, includes fan, new set of bricks. Asking $250, call 250341-1862.

Support Rockies Hockey firewood.

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

4 winter tires on Alloy rims 5x114.3/5x100, 215 70 R16. Fit SUV RAV4/Forester/Honda. Only $450 total. Call 250-342-1792.

Brunswick Covington pool table with felt measurements 88 in. X 44 in. Includes wall scoreboard, table cover, snooker and 8-ball sets, cues, chalks and large overhead light in stained glass. Table in excellent shape. $1,500 O.B.O. 250-2700923.

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

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SERVICES

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.

Pine Firewood, pine and mixes available. Call 250-342-1586.

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

SERVICES

Shannon’s Blinds & Designs Thank you for your votes Best of Business Awards!

We are grateful and appreciative of your support and loyalty “Blinds, Drapery, retractable screen doors and more.” 250-342-5749.

HELP WANTED

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

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

Renovations done wright by certified carpenter, kitchens, bathrooms, professional drywall, painting, laminate floors and tiles.

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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 250-5404242, arnesahlen@hotmail.com.

HELP WANTED Local Electrical Contractor looking for 3rd or 4th year apprentice or Journeyman Electrician. Wage DOE. Email resume to ekelectric@telus.net.

Wanted 2 F/T Restaurant Cooks, Rocky River Grill, 8888 Arrow Road, Invermere, B.C. Permanent, F/T shifts, overtime, weekends, days and evenings, $16/hour for 40 hours per week. Overtime after 40 hours. Minimum several years experience and completion of Secondary School. DUTIES: Prepare and cook full course meals, prepare and cook individual dishes and foods, ensure quality of food portions, work with minimal supervision, prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances. Inspect Kitchens and Food service areas. Please forward resume to Justin Atterbury by fax 250-342-8889 or email justatterbury@hotmail.com.

Busy Pub in Radium Hot Springs, BC is looking for experienced Bartenders and Servers for year round employment. Must be able to work in a fast paced setting, have food and liquor service experience, a strong attention to detail, and a team based attitude. Apply with references to horsethiefpub@telus. net or fax resume to 250-347-9987 Attn: Charlie.

. . . ‘School district’ from page 3 At the community meeting held at David Thompson Secondary School in Invermere on October 5th, a group of parents expressed their concerns over one of the plan’s recommendations which was to convert both Eileen Madson and J. Alfred Laird Elementary to K-7 grade configurations, subject to an expansion of Eileen Madson Elementary School.

“I remember when it was the two schools,” Debbie Fisher, who has worked in the school system for 27 years and year beforehand, was a student enrolled at one of the elementary schools at the time when there were two K-7 schools, said during the public meeting.

“It’s not healthy. It divided our community, it divided the kids, and it became very competitive in an unhealthy way. I really do believe that we would do an injustice to our community by splitting our kids in our community like that.”

Invermere had two kindergarten to Grade 7 schools prior to 1980 — Invermere Elementary— located at the current Sobeys — and J.A Laird.

Mr. Carriere said that it is important to know that there will be no change to the configuration of schools in the Windermere zone of the school board until Eileen Madson Elementary has completed a renovation or addition in the future.

It was noted during the public information meeting on October 5th that this renovation or expansion was not at the top of the District’s priorities and would likely not receive funding in the immediate future from the Ministry of Education.

There are no further plans to hold any additional community information meetings with the school board steering committee rolling back on any immediate changes to the long-term facility plan for the Rocky Mountain School District.

GARAGE SALES

Marr’s Landing Do you have a passion for people and their four-legged friends? Do you enjoy the challenge of remaining organized in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment? Can you keep your cool and your smile when the heat is on?

Then one of the following part-time positions may be for you!

1) Client Care Team Member for 2-3 days/week to help keep our daily operations running smoothly. Computer savvy, cash experience, a calm presence, positive perspective and a knowledge of medical terminology required.

2) Veterinary Tech Assistant for 3-4 days/week to help keep our animals happy and our treatment areas spotless. Animal handling skills, a calm presence and positive perspective, the ability to multi-task, and an appreciation for detail and cleanliness required.

Email your resume and cover letter to invethos@telus.net, attn: Donna Thiessen.

Successful applicants will be contacted for further conversation.

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

WE’RE DOWNSIZING!

Equipment including a John Deere Skid Steer, one year old, extremely low hours, still on warranty, $52,000; Tri axle trailer to haul it, $5,000; Tree Spade, 42”, fits any skid steer, like new, at half the new price, $14,000; Ski-doo, 800 cc Yamaha, Bobcat buckets, thickness planer $2,000, and jointer $14,000.

Miscellaneous items including a greenhouse, hand tools, utility grade lumber by the lift, cordless tools, air nailers, stapler, finishing gun, pipe, wire, water tanks, insulated tarps, 20 mil poly by the foot, older boat lift, poly raft, sea doo ramp system, etc. Huge discount on vegetable garden soil, all landscape supplies and select trees and shrubs.

Also pottery supplies, painting tool trunk with all the tools, drywall trunk with tools, 30’ ladder, step ladders, oak barrels.

Located on Hwy 93/95 Call 250-342-1073

November 18, 2016

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 27

The Missing Skis of Leo Grillmair

By David Goldsmith Special to the Pioneer In 1958, Leo Grillmair and Hans Gmoser were doing ski touring up at Little Yoho. The idea of Canadian Mountain Holidays, (CMH) was still some time in their future. Howard Head, the founder of Head Ski Company was a friend of Hans, and he offered to make Hans and Leo each a special pair of new metal Head skis. At the Head factory, they engraved Hans’ name in his skis, and Leo’s name in his skis. These skis really were innovative. They had the first “Remy Secure” adjustable binding made in France. This binding had a toe plate that could split open when too much pressure was applied by the skier’s foot.

They also had the new “Trima” skins. Skiers needed climbing skins on their skis when touring, so they could navigate up hills. The skins used up until this time used leather straps to hold the skins to the skis. These straps were constantly cut off by the ski, making the skins loose on the ski and ineffective. With the new “Trima” skins, the skins could be much narrower, as they fitted into slots the full length of the ski located in the center groove. This left the edges of the skis free so the skier could “edge” as necessary on the way up a slope.

These skis also pre-dated the automatic braking systems found on modern skis. If these skis came off during a fall, they could go like a rocket down the slopes, very dangerously for others, and could also result in a long walk for the skier who lost a ski in a fall. So these skis came with a leg tether so that when a ski came off, it would stay with the skier. All too often, these skis became weapons of destruction as they cartwheeled around the skier who was taking a speedy fall down a slope.

Leo was wearing these skis one day in 1962 on Mt. President in the Little Yoho, when he fell during a daring and fast descent. The ski came at him like a propeller and caught Leo in the back of his left leg, breaking it immediately. At that time, Leo and Hans had a lady named Renate Belczyk working for them at their ski touring lodge in the Little Yoho. (Renate Belczyk is the mother of Felix Belczyk, who spent ten years on the Canadian National Alpine Ski Team from 1982 to 1992.) Evidently, Renate salvaged Leo’s skis after that accident, and Leo never saw them again.

That is, he never saw them again until September, 2016, some 54 years later.

In Salmo, British Columbia, there is a mountain gear consignment shop called the Hemlock Hub, owned and operated by Janna Clark. One day in August, 2016, Felix Belczyk happened into Janna’s store and brought her a pair of vintage Head skis. These were not ordinary skis, these were 210 cm monsters. These skis were sitting in her shop, when a couple from Invermere, Jim and Sheila Bonny, happened to notice that the skis had a name engraved on them between the tip and the binding. Obviously stamped in at the factory were the words, “Leo Grillmair, Calgary”. Jim and Sheila got in touch with David Goldsmith of Spillimacheen, an old friend of Leo’s. David had just completed a feature film about Leo’s life, and so was very interested in these skis, although nothing about them was known at the time.

David contacted Janna, who talked with Felix, and it was decided that if these skis could find their way back to Leo, there would be no charge for them. David picked them up, and on a sunny morning in mid-September, 2016, he took them to Leo’s house. At first Leo said, “Hey you got some old junk skis? What are you doing with . . . ‘5400 Days’ from page 6 Class sizes grew, support for special needs and non-English speaking students was eroded and teacher librarians became extinct. Estimates indicate that the province saved over $4 billion in money that should have been earmarked to educate our children.

Class size and composition limits are now set at 2001 levels. The government that took away teachers’ rights to bargain these limits and refused to address teachers’ concerns, even after it lost two BC Supreme Court cases, is now eager to sit

those?” Then David showed Leo the engraving of his name on them. Leo said, “Wow, those are old skis”. Then the memories of those skis, of Howard Head making them for him, and the kind of bindings, and the fall he had, all came tumbling out. I said that he could have them, or they could be donated to the museum up at the CMH Bugaboo Lodge, where Leo was the co-founder, manager and guide for over 25 years.

Leo said immediately that they should go up to the lodge. On September 29th, 2016, Leo, along with David and Marilyn Goldsmith made the trip up to the lodge on an absolutely beautiful fall day. The lodge manager, Dave Cochrane, was ecstatic about this find, and was super happy to add this to the history of CMH, and the history of mountaineering and ski touring in western Canada. After 54 years, these skis are now on prominent display up at the Bugaboo Lodge. If only they could tell their story of those intervening 58 years.

HISTORICAL SKIS — Leo Grillmair (left) and CMH Bugaboo Lodge manager Dave Cochrane holding Mr. Grillmair’s long-lost skis.

Photo by Marilyn Goldsmith down and negotiate. What a surprise.

Some will say that saving $4 billion in exchange for violating the rights of teachers was a good business decision. I call it a disgusting abuse of power.

Governments are elected to write laws but they also must follow the law. After being ordered by the BC Supreme Court in 2009 to put class size and composition language back into contract, the government brazenly defied that court order.

Now that the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled on the illegal actions that have affected a generation of children our provincial government has yet to apologize for their egregious actions.

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November 18, 2016

Remembrance Day People gathered across the Columbia Valley on Friday, November 11th at cenotaphs in Invermere, Canal Flats, Edgwater for the annual ceremony to remember veterans who have surrendered their freedom to fight for Canada. On Thursday, November 10th, students at Windermere Elementary held an assembly to celebrate and remember veterans’ efforts to keep Canada a free country (middle right on page 29), with one class performing John Lennon’s “Imagine.”

Invermere photos by Eric Elliott and Katie Watt, Canal Flats photos by Dean Midyette, Edgewater photos by David Webster and Windermere Elementary photos

by Eric Elliott

November 18, 2016

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November 18, 2016

Christmas shopping to help the Library Submitted by Friends of the Invermere Library The holiday season is just around the corner and the Friends of the Invermere Library are planning some events to help you with your Christmas shopping list. The Christmas Silent Auction is a long standing tradition at the library.

There will be an eclectic mix of auction offerings including works of art, Christmas décor, items for the home, gifts for children, jewellery and baskets of books.

Library supporters are encouraged to bring items for auction to the library until November 18th.

The auction opens Saturday, November 19th and library visitors can bid until Wednesday, December 7th. Come bid early and bid often to be sure you are the successful bidder for your chosen items. All funds raised at the auction support the library’s special events and programs.

Twas the Book Sale Before Christmas is an opportunity to find Christmas, holiday and winter-themed books as well as gently used children’s books, novels, cookbooks, and specially chosen books that will make wonderful gifts. The book sale will be part of the Legion Christmas Craft Fair on Friday, November 25th, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, November 26th from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Legion Hall. Books will be sold by donation to the Friends. The Friends of the Library have made a commitment to furnish the Children’s Section of the new library. All funds raised at the Book Sale Before Christmas will help the Friends reach their goal of $20,000 to create the best possible library environment for our community’s children.

The Friends of the Library welcome donations for the new Children’s Section. Tax receipts are issued for donations of $25 or more. For more information please contact Pat Conway at pjconway44@gmail.com.

BRINGING IN THE SEASON — Librarian Dallas Husar reads Christmas books to children at the library Photo submitted

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FAITH

Sunset and sunrise

By Pastor Murray Wittke Valley Christian Assembly Grandpa was born January 12th, 1888, four miles (6.4 kilometres) south of the Santa Fe Trail in Lehigh, Kansas, during “the Children’s Blizzard” that ushered 235 people into eternity. He crossed the Great Plains by wagon train, homesteaded in Alberta, abandoned farming after the dirty thirties, and started over in B.C. He’d grown old from hard work and hard times by the time I arrived. He lived down the street from me in a small house built with his own hands. Despite our age differences we enjoyed each other’s company.

Through his life and old fashioned values I glimpsed a bygone era of integrity and kerosene lamps, personal responsibility and woodstoves, faithfulness and travelling on horseback. We shared a few years to-

gether and then he was gone.

But Grandpa did leave me a few things: his habit of wearing a hat, his tendency to choke up and weep around others, and his love of a good book, especially The Good Book. Grandpa owned several books but clearly valued one more than others, his King James Bible. Now it’s mine. Its pages are stained and tattered from years of reading and his handwriting is scattered throughout. Near the centre, in the book of Proverbs, it says “Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.”

Here the writer says the relationship between old men and their children’s children is unlike any other.

I believe that’s because they share a unique perspective on life. They both live in the same soft, warm, glorious light; one in the dawn and the other in the twilight; both close to eternity, one coming from the Creator and the other heading to the Creator. As a child I was sunrise and Grandpa was sunset.

I’ve circled the sun nearly fifty times since then, my shadow is long and the light I live in is golden. Now I’m Grandpa to two girls and three boys.

Through their love and laughter I catch glimpses of a future I can only imagine. And because eternity is so near, whenever we’re together we glow.

Happy Birthday!

Unbeknownst to most readers (since her face does not appear on the masthead), eagle-eyed proofreader Melanie Remple unflaggingly scours the pages of the Pioneer, hunting down stray commas and errant grammar on press deadline, week in and week out - even (shown here) as she celebrated her birthday this week on November 16th. In honour of the occasion, the Pioneer is making her anonymous toil a little less anonymous and wishing her a truly happy birthday indeed! Mel is the Pioneer’s final stop and saving catch-all — think of her as the Mariano Rivera of the newspaper industry.

Photo by Steve Hubrecht

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, November 20th 10:30 a.m.

“God Speaks – To His Family (Membership)” …

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

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32 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

November 18, 2016