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VALLEY NEWS

Rash of break-ins puts Pineridge on alert

By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff A crime of opportunity is what RCMP Sergeant Bob Vatamaniuck describes a rash of early morning break-ins in the Pineridge area of Invermere. Over May 3rd and May 4th, there were four reported thefts, two of which resulted in vehicle thefts. Those vehicles were later found in Alberta.

“It was a relative acute crime spree, it’s not a chronic issue and we believe that the perpetrators are from out of town,” said Sgt. Vatamaniuck.

Sgt. Vatamaniuck said for a majority of the thefts RCMP believes it was the same person or persons however, they aren’t limiting their search to one person or group.

“We think there may have been two different groups involved, because the person or persons we believe are responsible have a certain behaviour when they’re committing the crime, and there were some of the offensives that were outside of this particular behaviour,” said Sgt. Vatamaniuck.

RCMP are recommending that the public bring in any valuables from vehicles and keep car keys inside at night.

“Virtually all these crimes were crimes of opportunity and if the vehicles had been locked, if the garages had been locked or at least closed it really would have mitigated a lot of the theft that occurred in that streak,” said Sgt. Vatamaniuck.

RCMP will be increasing their patrols being more vigilant at night time. Sgt. Vatamaniuck said that every area of the jurisdiction should be locking up valuables at night. He went on to remind the public if they see any suspicious activity or persons in their neighbourhood that they don’t recognize to call the detachment and an RCMP officer will come to check the area.

School board holds off on facilities plan

By Lorene Keitch Pioneer Staff Students in Invermere will be staying in grade-divided schools for the foreseeable future.

Rocky Mountain School District Six has opted to keep Invermere schools split K-3 and 4-7. The board passed the resolution at their May 9th school board meeting, held at Eileen Madsen Primary School (EMP) in Invermere.

In a letter dated May 10th, school board chairperson Amber Byklum and superintendent Paul Carriere reported the decision to retain the current grade configurations at Eileen Madson and J.A. Laird schools, along with decisions made for schools in Kimberley and Golden, was made after “having carefully considered this

matter and all input received.”

Parents were vocal in their opposition to the plan at a public hearing earlier this year. Parent Chenoa Paccagnan, who has children in EMP and J.A. Laird, says she is pleased that the board listened to the community in making this decision.

“I think it’s best for our community that all our children are educated together,” says Paccagnan, adding this way resources for each grade level are kept together as opposed to being divided.

This decision concludes months of studies, discussions, debate, and multiple public hearings across the school district.

Mr. Carriere says one of the issues they wanted to address was even distribution of students. He explains when there is only one option for each grade of students

to attend in Invermere, it is a challenge to balance the numbers. For example, there is only one school to send Grade 2 students to, so when there is a bump in enrollment numbers for Grade 2, there is no way to redistribute the children more equitably in multiple Invermere schools.

“One of the key facility challenges is how to manage enrollments over the long term with the facilities we have,” said Mr. Carriere following the announcement.

However, Mr. Carriere says the board made the decision based on the discussion and input received.

“Ultimately there was a lot of pressure on the board because of the input,” said Mr. Carriere. “When you go out to the public to get their input, you feel a strong pull to respond to that.”

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The complainant said that the owners had been on a two-week holiday and when they returned yesterday they went to check an empty mobile trailer on the property and noticed that a window had been broken while the front door was still locked. It appeared that entry had been made into the trailer. The owners reported that they are unsure who has been staying in there or for how long they were in there. There is nothing of value in the trailer and it does not appear anything was taken or disturbed. The owners will board up/repair the window and the door will remain locked. If anyone has any information about this break and enter they are asked to contact the detachment.

• During the morning hours of Thursday, May 11th Columbia Valley RCMP received a complaint surrounding suspicious circumstances near the residential/industrial area in Invermere. The complainant called to report that there was a white pick-up parked beside a road and no one appeared to be around. What made this particularly dangerous was the fact that there was a rifle laying on the ground beside the pick-up. RCMP immediately patrolled and located the white pick-up parked near a driveway located on Borden Street. Police noted the driver’s side door was open, no one was around and a black/silver rifle was laying on the ground about 10 to 15 feet (three to four and a half metres) from the driver’s door. Further examination revealed a can of beer in the middle console of the truck and a wallet on the passenger seat. Fortunately the rifle was not loaded and there was no magazine attached to it; however, RCMP seized the rifle for safety’s sake and approached the residents of the near-by home. As the RCMP member investigated further the registered owner of the

truck eventually identified herself and when asked about the gun on the ground replied that she must have forgotten her rifle there when she was getting her belongings from her pickup. RCMP believe that this was not a strong display of gun ownership or safety as anyone, including children, may have had opportunity to take or somehow utilize the firearm. Consequently, the Columbia Valley RCMP are recommending criminal charges of Careless Use/ Storage of a Firearm in this matter and have forwarded a package to the Crown Prosecutor.

• On Saturday, May 13th at about 6 p.m. Columbia Valley RCMP were dispatched to a possible impaired driver who was noted at the Radium Hot Springs pools. The complainant advised that four males associated to a silver Mercedes with an Alberta license plate were seen parked at the hot springs and drinking beer. When police were en route to attend they noted a similar vehicle matching the description near the Setetkwa turn off on the highway while traveling south on Highway 93/95. When police turned around and performed a roadside stop they noted the license plate matched that of the vehicle in Radium. When police confronted the driver a strong odour of liquor was emanating from the interior of the vehicle.

Further conversation with the driver provided reasonable suspicion that the driver was intoxicated. A road side screening device was administered and the driver provided two breath samples; both resulting FAIL readings. Subsequently the driver was advised that he was prohibited from driving for 90 days and that his vehicle would be impounded for 30 days.

• On Saturday May 13th and Sunday, May 14th RCMP received a number of complaints surrounding a loud party at “the wood carver’s” residence located in Radium Hot Springs. RCMP are working with Village officials on this matter as well as ensuring the peace is kept for any future events.

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The petition calls on the government to recognize the importance of the rafting industry in Golden, to hold CP Rail accountable to promises they made to the rafting industry and the town of Golden to re-open the lower canyon access point, and to work with CP Rail to reinstate safe and legal access to the Kicking Horse River lower canyon section, to support the community and rafting industry as soon as possible.

To sign the petition, go to https://www.facebook. com/savethelower/ and click on the link.

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Rafting companies are facing a second season of no access to their main source of income because of lack of access from CP Rail to the lower Kicking Horse River.

Raft employee Jair Stolz, a spokesman for the rafters and an employee at Glacier Raft Company, has filed a petition seeking to end CP’s ban.

The fight between CP and the seven rafting companies working the Kicking Horse River began last summer. Rafters had been accessing this “gem” of the Kicking Horse River by crossing over CP Rail tracks for 40 years without incident. Then last spring, CP barricaded the tracks, citing safety reasons.

After petitioning and strong support in the community and beyond, CP Rail’s Mark Wallace, vice president of corporate affairs and chief of staff, came to Golden in April 2016 and proclaimed they had come up with a solution that all parties would be happy with.

“We want to see the residents enjoy the use of the river, and I think we’re pleased and tickled to death that we could find a solution to this issue,” he said at the time.

However, in spite of the promises made, nothing changed.

“They committed to having it open from May long weekend on last year,” recalled Mr. Stolz, “Then opening day, we were greeted at the gate by armed police barring access and telling us it was closed.”

Since last season’s closure, Mr. Stolz said rafters, municipal, provincial and federal officials have been trying to negotiate with CP Rail over access. Mr. Stolz said they hope, with this latest petition, to attract more attention and let CP Rail know they will continue to fight.

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PERSPECTIVE Historical Lens

Canada 150

By Dean Midyette Pioneer Staff

We’re only six short weeks away from the beginning of the summer school break and, of course, the upcoming Canada 150 festivities. Communities in the Valley are beginning to finalize plans and, with the help of grants from a $200 million fund created by the federal government to provide additional funding for events across our great nation, it will be a weekend to remember.

Here at The Pioneer, we have something special in store for you, our dedicated readers. Beginning today in our May 19th edition and running most weeks thru June 30th, The Pioneer will be featuring two page historical articles about topics that will be of interest to locals and visitors alike. We have engaged the services of some of our most gifted local writers to share stories that will most certainly capture your imaginations.

In our June 16th edition, no Canada 150-themed articles will run out of respect for our First Nations communities. We will be encouraging everyone to take part in the National Aboriginal Day festivities being held this year. We hope you have an opportunity to participate in one of our most important annual cultural celebrations.

Our Canada 150 themes will not shy away from controversy. They will illuminate and educate when dealing with parts of our history that some may find inappropriate. While history is always skewed toward the victorious we must take opportunities to revisit past injustices to ensure we don’t repeat the mistakes of our predecessors.

We hope you enjoy our retrospectives and, as always, your feedback is welcomed.

Golden’s first plane wreck In this image with the date of September 1919, the eldest son of Captain and Mrs. John Blakley sits inside plane wreckage from the first plane to land in Golden.The plane flew from Vancouver to Calgary, and the ladies auxiliary paid $300 to have the plane stop in Golden, where it crashed just after take off. If you have any more information, e-mail us at info@ columbiavalleypioneer.com.

Photo (A53) courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

Correction Last week’s Pioneer identified Doug Clovechok as the first Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA to hail from the Upper Columbia Valley, with all previous riding MLAs coming from Golden or Revelstoke. While Jim Doyle (1991-2001) and Norm Macdonald (20052017) are indeed from Golden, Wendy McMahon (2001-2005) is in fact from Fairmont Hot Springs, not Revelstoke.

Loons of Lake Lillian Dear Editor: It is true that there are no motorized vehicles on Lake Lillian now. Row boats, canoes, kayaks, and float boards all enjoy exploring this beautiful environment.

The reed and marsh areas, especially on the north and east edges of the lake, provide ideal nesting grounds for all waterfowl, especially the habituated loon pair. Ideally, as we enjoy recreating on beautiful Lake Lillian, we should avoid venturing in to this sensitive area.

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LETTERS

Where Jumbo Glacier goes to calve

Dear Editor:

We’re all familiar with the four glaciers the proponent of the Jumbo Resort and development proposal wants to include in the controlled recreation area being the Commander Glacier, the Farnham Glacier, Glacier Dome and the Jumbo Glacier.

And we’re all familiar with the shape of the Jumbo Valley as a dog leg, with the east/west portion becoming the locale of the Jumbo Pass trailhead - up and over to the Glacier Creek drainage to the west.

Going north from the dog leg bend we’re in the Upper Jumbo Valley where the proposed resort would be located. At the very north end of the Upper Jumbo Valley is Glacier Dome - a unique and amazing, slightly domed glacial phenomenon. The dome drops severely off to the north into the Lake-of-the-Hanging-Glacier far below — an emerald coloured, good sized body of water with icebergs.

To access the Lake-Of-the-HangingGlacier is an easy day hike at the end of the Horsethief Creek drainage/valley.

The trail mostly follows the Lake-Of-theHanging-Glacier Creek up. Arriving at the creek’s downfall point the view is of

an absolutely awesome rock cradle that holds the big, beautiful lake. And there at the far end one sees the creeping down terminus of the Jumbo Glacier.

The folks who hang out for awhile will, from time to time, hear a thunderous explosive sound as another iceberg drops into the lake from Jumbo Glacier’s toe. When we advocate that “Jumbo Stays Wild Forever” we need to be sure we’re including this marvel just to the north and constantly connected to the Upper Jumbo Valley by way of the glorious Glacier Dome and the Jumbo Glacier — the Lake-Of-the-Hanging-Glacier. To paraphrase the April 6th Valley Voice, now, like no time before, we, the public are being called to contact our MP with suggestions to the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Environment and Sustainable Development, which wants more protected areas to safeguard biodiversity and natural heritage. Our MP is Wayne Stetski, 250-354-2610, Wayne.

Stetski@parl.gc.ca. I know Wayne to be very supportive of preserving habitat and wildlands.

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“We meet twice a year, then we have numerous phone conferences. Essentially the standards board gets together with some of the key executives and we look at “I think you got the wrong guy,” was what Eric operational changes and make recommendations,” said Vanderkruk, co-owner of A&W, said when he received Mr. Vanderkruk. a call from Eric Redeker from the Rotary Club of InverHe’s been volunteering his time at his church for the mere, saying he was selected as the Rotary’s Citizen of past 10 years according to Mrs. Vanderkruk, acting as the Year. the treasurer and a member of the board of elders. Both “It was quite interesting because we were in Duran- Mr. and Mrs. Vanderkruk are outdoor enthusiasts and go, Colorado. We just arrived and we were looking for a Mr.Vanderkruk spends a great deal of his time involved parking spot to park our trailer and Eric phoned. It was in recreational groups. shocking,” said Mr. Vanderkruk.

“We look to support healthy activities in the comAccording to his wife Liz Vanderkruk, the call wasn’t munity that promote getting outside and enjoying the a surprise as she knew that Krysta Helmer, who has environment that we’re blessed with here,” said Mr. worked with Mr. VanderVanderkruk. kruk on many boards, “I’m going to bed and he’s still up past midnight He’s an active volunteer had nominated her huswith the cycling society as a on the computer, stuffing envelopes, writing stuff, band for the award. member of the board, is in following up” “I loved it though charge of the membership because I kinda knew it portfolio, and represents the Liz Vanderkruk, was out there, but I didn’t society on the board of direcspeaking on her husband Eric’s volunteerism know he had got it. I entors for the Greenways Trail joyed watching his expresAlliance. Being a board memsion,” said Mrs. Vanderkber for a variety of groups in ruk. the Valley is time-consuming but the Vanderkruks have a This wasn’t the first time she nominated him; she put system to balance all his responsibilities with family life. his name forward last year as well to recognize him for his “I work three or four days a week in Cranbrook, so continued dedication and service to the community.

I’m gone. He tries to get most of his meetings and volunAs co-owner of A&W Mr. Vanderkruk said he feels teer stuff done Monday to Thursday while I’m away. So I compelled to give back to the community that’s supported don’t know how much work he does, but I know when I him so well. get home a lot of times I’m going to bed and he’s still up “I think it just comes back to we’ve had so much sup- past midnight on the computer, stuffing envelopes, writport ourselves from the community and in my view, how ing stuff, following up stuff. Yeah he doesn’t need a lot of can you not step up and help too,” said Mr. Vanderkruk. sleep,” said Mrs. Vanderkruk.

Through his business, Mr. Vanderkruk donates meals The key to his dedication to the community has been to events throughout the Valley, whether it’s a cycling soci- getting involved in things he’s passionate about, which he ety trail maintenance day or a race at Nipika. Mr. Vander- suggests for anyone wanting to get more involved. He also kruk’s volunteer work is extensive, with him spending recommended starting out with small volunteer roles to the majority of his free time at meetings, participating in see where you fit within an organization. phone conferences, stuffing envelopes and more.

“If you’re passionate about something in my view I For the past year and a half, he has been the repre- would encourage to get involved, but I think the key is to sentative for the interior and northern B.C. for the A&W be passionate about something and then taking it to the standards board. next level where you step up,” said Mr. Vanderkruk.

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Saturday, May 27th 10th ANNUAL Crazy Soles/ Nipika Trail Run

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Almost two kilometres of trails will be added to the Columbia Valley inventory soon, thanks to the Fairmont Community Association (FCA).

A new foot / bike path is almost fully funded and the FCA hopes to get phase one of the roughly 1.8 kilometre trail built before summer.

The trail will run from the business district in Fairmont Hot Springs, along Hot Springs Road, down Columbia River Road then to the bridge overlooking the Columbia River on Hwy 93/95.

FCA treasurer Paul Neilson said the trail has been a challenge to fundraise, but will be well worth the efforts once built.

“We get a lot of visitors to the area, and they’re not taking their cars everywhere,” said Mr. Neilson. “This will get people a little more active. It’s a small start but hopefully it will help.”

Mr. Neilson said they have even raised the idea of eventually connecting this trail to the Westside Legacy Trail, which will end in Fairmont a kilometre or two down the road from this new trail.

The trail project has been broken down into two phases. The first phase will cost approximately $115,000, and they are nearing the goal now with a few more benefactors who have been approached and fundraisers waiting to hear back for final amounts.

Mr. Neilson reports that the biggest source of funding so far has been the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT).

Through a variety of funding streams, CBT has donated approximately $71,000, the Columbia Valley Community Foundation contributed $2,700, the Fairmont Lions club gave $5,000 and the Fairmont Area Recreation Trails Society donated funds they had raised for the project, coming in at $8,300.

“We’ve got our permit and everything ready to go,” said Mr. Neilson. “We’re very close to putting shovels in the ground.”

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Bob and Barb Shaunessy, residents of the Columbia Valley, have kicked off the spring start-ofconstruction with a charitable campaign.

“Celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday, we are making a big donation towards the Westside Legacy Trail, and we want to call on the community to show their support,” said the Shaunessys. “In

honour of Canada’s birthday, we are making a commitment to match donations up to $150,000 made from today until Canada Day, July 1st. We want to see the trail as close to finished as possible, so we can all enjoy it.”

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Pynelogs welcomes Melissa Kelly as Summer Intern tracted the board to hire her.

“She has a lot of great skills; she has a lot of event-planning experience, which is Pynelogs Art Gallery and Cultural what we do,” said Ms. Scheffer.

The job is a good fit for Ms. Kelly and Centre has welcomed an intern to the the location could not be beat. Her brothteam for the busy summer season.

Melissa Kelly is working as an assis- er and his family moved to Invermere a tant curator this summer. Hailing from couple years ago, providing her a place Mississauga, Ontario, Ms. Kelly is excited to stay – a serious impediment for many people who to get started and is looking “I love it. The location– just walking here– it want to work in the valley. forward to a was absolutely stunning.”

Ms. Kelly busy summer season with loves how Melissa Kelly, Pynelogs fothe gallery.

Assistant curator cuses on local “My role artists, supkind of varies,” Ms. Kelly shared. “My main role is porting a vibrant local arts community, to help Jami (Scheffer, executive director), and the stunning location overlooking Lake Windermere. While she is not perto be her right-hand girl.”

Summer interns do everything from sonally an artist, she appreciates art and cleanup to hanging art shows, inventory, finds that, especially when she travels, she making sales and event planning. For Ms. makes sure to go to the local art galleries.

Kelly, event planning is what she is most Her first impressions of Invermere are all excited to be doing and is in fact why she positive.

“I love it. The location – just walkwas hired. Ms. Scheffer confirmed Ms. Kelly’s event-planning background at- ing here – it was absolutely stunning,”

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

Friday, May 19th • Invermere Caregiver’s Support Group meets the 3rd Friday of each month. Contact facilitator Leanne Brooks at 250-341-5683 for more information.

• 10:30 a.m.: Baby Rhyme Time at the Invermere Public Library for parents and babies 0-24 months. Program is free, but you must pre-register. Runs every Friday from May 19th to June 23rd.

• 12 - 5 p.m.: Rotary hosts their annual Garage Sale at Deck Storage, Unit #56 in Athalmer. All proceeds go to supporting Rotary projects.

• 1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors Hall, $2. Everyone welcome. Every Friday.

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

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

• 7 p.m.: Ted Alexander playing at the Farside Pub in Fairmont. Also on Saturday May 20th.

Saturday, May 20th • 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Rotary hosts the 2nd day of their annual Garage Sale next to the courthouse in Invermere.

• 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Garage/Yard Sale at the Fairmont Community Den, 5003 Hot Springs Rd. If you’d like them to pick up your donated items, call 250-341-7150.

• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Enjoy the Little Things Spring Artisan Market, a fundraiser for Windermere Valley Child Care Society at the Invermere Community Hall.

Cuisine by Chef Steve Root.

• 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Artym Gallery presents Armand Vallee, Vance Theoret & Jewellery for Men. Also Sunday May 21st, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Show continues till May 26th.

• 5 p.m.: Steamboat Mountain Music Society Launch Party at the Edgewater Hall. Italian Dinner at 6 p.m., Dance at 8 p.m. with music by L8. Launch Party Dinner and Dance Tickets $20 available at Pip’s Country Store in Edgewater, Big Horn Cafe in Radium and Circle Cafe in Invermere. Dance only, $10 at the door.

• 6 - 9 p.m.: The Wardens, live at Pynelogs present Music From the Mountains. Tickets $20 available at Pynelogs. Doors open 6 p.m., show begins at 7 p.m.

• 7:30 p.m.: The classical trio La Cafamore performs at Christ Church Trinity. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students and children under 12 are free.

Tickets available at Avenue in downtown Invermere.

• Loki Services presents May Long get Down with DEFUNK featuring: Growlix, Painted Foxes & DasBooty at Shakmans Bar and Lounge. $10 cover before 10 p.m.

Sunday, May 21st • 9 p.m.: Canadian Playboyz present Fifty Shades of Darker, a Ladies Night at Shakmans. For ticket info visit www.magicmikeplayboyz.eventbrite.ca.

Monday, May 22nd • 10 a.m.: Senior Singalong Group meets every Monday at Garden Village.

• 7 p.m.: Fairmont and District Lions Club meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.

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Saturday, May 27th • The Clash of the Titans Soccer Tournament hosts players from U12-U18 with over 60 teams visiting from B.C. and Alberta. Email tournament@cvsoccer.ca or visit www.cvsoccer.ca/tournament.php to register. Also Sunday the 28th.

• 10th Annual Crazy Soles Nipika Trail Run. Registration must be before Thursday May 25th either at Crazy Soles or online. Visit www.nipika.com/nipika-crazy-solestrail-run for details including registration, start times, distances and categories.

• 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: “Bee” Creative Workshop. Join Wildsight, Black Star Studios and Upper Ranch Apiary/ Tegart Honey for a kid-friendly exploration of bees and take-home crafts. $20; pre-registration required at wildsight.ca/events.

• 1 - 4 p.m.: Friends of the Invermere Library host a Canada 150 event on the lawn of the Windermere Valley Museum. Dress in your best old fashioned outfit and try your hand at butter churning, doll making and more.

• 8:30 p.m.: The Hoodoo Lounge and Grill, just south of Fairmont, hosts a CD release party for local band Stereo Three. No cover, drink specials with CDs and merchandise for sale.

Sunday, May 28th Cell: 250•341•1395 Toll Free: 1•888•258•9911

Tuesday, May 23rd • 10 p.m.: Karaoke at the Farside Pub in Fairmont every Tuesday night.

Wednesday, May 24th • 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Curling Rink.

• 1:15 p.m.: The Columbia Valley Food Bank’s Annual General Meeting is today in the Interior Health Board Room. Community members interested in serving on the Board may pick up and drop off nomination forms prior to May 23rd at Family Dynamix. Contact Lawrie for more info at 250-342-5092.

Thursday, May 25th • 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/person or $25 for two.

Friday, May 26th • 12 p.m.: Seniors soup lunch at the Edgewater Legion. $6. Last Friday of each month.

• 6:30 p.m.: United Dance will be showcasing their talents at the year end recital at David Thompson Secondary School. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 (cash only) and available at Inside Edge.

• The Kootenay Krusher Mountain Bike Race presented

by Nipika Mountain Resort and Columbia Cycle. Visit www.nipika.com/kootenay-krusher-mountain-bikerace for details including distances and categories.

• 4 - 8 p.m.: The Horsethief Creek Pub hosts a fundraiser for the Snively family who lost everything in a house fire on April 9th. Dinner, auction and live music with Smarty Pants and Friends with the Horsethief donating 30% of all food sales to the family. Anyone interested in donating can contact Keirna at 250-347-6377.

• 5:30 p.m.: Best Friends’ Bash Cancer fundraiser at the Black Forest Steak & Schnitzel Haus. Three course dinner, cash bar, and silent and live auctions. Tickets $45/person or $80/couple available at Avenue, the Black Forest or by contacting Sheila at 250-342-9059, 250-342-5266 or sheilatutty@telus.net.

Tuesday, May 30th • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: New! Coffee Break at the Women’s Resource Centre in Invermere. Free muffins, coffee and tea. The last Tuesday of every month.

Invermere Library Hours • Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

• Story Time: Thurs. 10:30 a.m. and Sat. 11 a.m.

• Drop-in Lego Club: Saturday 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Radium Hot Springs Library Hours • Tuesday: 6 - 8 p.m.

• Wednesday and Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m.

• Saturday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• Lego for all ages: Saturday 10 a.m.

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Best ever Beer Fest is Back

By James Rose Special to The Pioneer

Shake a tree in Edgewater, and a musician will fall out… ~ Mickey Maione Tickets: $20 for dinner and dance

Prepare to delight in a buffet of beers. The East Kootenay Beer Festival is back for its sixth year on Saturday June 17th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Originally started as a spring beer counterpart to Fairmont Hot Springs Resort’s wildly successful fall Wine Fest, the event highlights beer and ciders from unique Western Canadian breweries and has been growing every year.

“The festival has our talented and enthusiastic team brewing up another fun-filled festivity for all attendees,” said FHSR marketing coordinator Rachel Dick. “It’s an incredible event, even if you prefer grapes to hops.”

Last year more than 70 beers and ciders were being sampled from the likes of Fernie Brewing Co., Granville Island Brewing, Banff Ave Brewing Co., Hoyne Brewing Co., Mt Begbie Brewing and many others, and a similar turn out is expected this year.

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CD Release party for Stereo Three James Rose Special to The Pioneer Local rockers Stereo Three are hosting a CD release party at Fairmont’s Hoodoo Lounge and Grill on Saturday May 27th. Brothers Steve and Mike Orr, who play guitar and bass respectively, are joined by Bill Rainbow on drums (all three members sing) to round out the three-piece band.

“It’s our debut,” said Steve Orr. “We believe that the songs on this CD are approachable and catchy, with no real low spots. We are also proud of its quality, having recorded and produced it ourselves.”

Leading up to the album, both Steve and Mike had been writing songs across various genres for many years, both as solo artists and members of other bands. Meanwhile Bill Rainbow had been drumming and singing backups for a long time in the valley as well and had worked with Mike on earlier musical projects.

“When Stereo Three got together, it became clear early on that our best common ground as musicians and song-writers was along the lines of classic rock, grunge, and punk,” said Steve. “We both began bringing songs to

the band and the unsuccessful ones naturally fell away, leaving an album’s worth of songs that we feel best represent our sound and best utilize all of our talents.”

Stereo Three creates original music that is catchy enough for people with little musical background, and obscure enough for people who may desire something a bit different. Their many shared influences, and complete opposite tastes give Stereo Three a unique and eclectic sound.

The trio attempts to write songs that are original, but not at the expense of style or broad appeal.

“Our common influences include pop, punk, and rock music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s,” commented Steve. “We always choose content over gimmick.”

Stereo Three sees themselves as capably versatile.

“But for the CD release party show and the CD itself, our focus is on creating music that is fun to listen to, party to, and bang your head to.”

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By Stephen Lebovits Someone somewhere once said that art is the last form of magic that exists.

If so, then Edmonton’s Verne Busby and Effusion’s resident artist and owner, Heather Cuell, are sorcerers of the highest order.

Mr. Busby, a painter of 40-plus years, graduated university in education, but always had a penchant for the brush and palate.

“I had an interest in painting since I was a teenager, so after becoming a teacher, I chose to return to art school, and I’ve been creating ever since,’ he shared.

As a solo artist, and as a founding partner in his own advertising and graphic design company, Mr. Busby’s paintings analyze forms and spaces, not from a traditional point of view, but from a more intuitive, visceral one.

From landscapes to portraits, and private to public art, his talent is undeniable.

Using layers of colour, texture and shapes to create internal and external landscapes, he continuously reengages the viewer into looking at not only the whole, but also its elemental parts.

Asked what he’d do if he couldn’t paint anymore, the affable artist said, “I’d be pretty darned cranky.”

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“On one of my visits back home many years ago, I came across textured and curved glass and I was intrigued by it, and that started the voyage I presently find myself on”, she mused.

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May 19, 2017

YOUR MONEY

Inflation Proofing Your Portfolio Inflation touches every aspect of your financial life, affecting how much it costs to live, borrow, save and invest. There is no way to avoid the effects of inflation completely, but there are some ways to minimize the negative effects of inflation, maintain your purchasing power, and possibly even make inflation work in your favour. Here are some ideas.

Fixed Income Long-dated bonds tend to suffer more risk than short-dated bonds, because they are more greatly affected by changes in current interest rates. For example, the price of a long-dated bond will usually correct more sharply than a short-dated bond because there is more time value to the long-dated bond, thus, changes to interest rates will affect the price of that bond more over its lifetime.

Likewise, fixed-rate bonds experience greater price volatility than floating-rate notes. This is because the interest rate of a fixed-rate investment does not change over the course of its lifetime. The interest rate of a floating rate investment, on the other hand, will rise along with interest rates, ensuring the note maintains an interest rate commensurate with the current economic climate.

Therefore, investors who wish to add a level of inflation protection to their portfolios would be wise to consider trading some long-dated bonds for short-dated ones, and converting some of their fixed rate products into floating rate securities. It may also be prudent to review the credit ratings on individual bond holdings,

or bonds held in mutual funds and ETFs to ensure that there are not too many high-yield, or below investmentgrade, bonds in your portfolio to minimize their risk of permanent loss.

Equities In mid-2009 when stock markets began recovering from the financial crisis, investor money began piling into “safer” equities, such as blue-chip, dividend paying stocks. Others, discouraged by low bond yields, also piled into these so-called “bond proxies”. This pushed stock values up and dividend yields down, over the next several years.

Today, many defensive, high-dividend-paying stocks have become very expensive. Some could even be called overvalued. And if we get a lot of inflation, interest rate increases won’t be far behind, potentially driving stock prices downwards if corporate earnings can’t keep up.

To help minimize the effects of inflation on their stock portfolios, investors should consider de-emphasizing stocks of bond proxies like those in the utilities, consumer staples and telecom sectors. Stocks in these sectors tend to use debt to fund infrastructure investment, which makes them more interest-rate sensitive than others. They also lack the ability to increase prices as quickly as those in other sectors.

Instead, consider buying companies in cyclical industries, such as energy, banks and insurance. These

sectors have sustainable pricing power, earning returns of capital even in an inflationary environment. This is especially true of banks, who have mastered the art of turning a high profit even during times of persistently compressed profit margins. When interest rates go up, so too will their earnings.

Investors should also look to reduce positions in income or royalties trusts. People buy these stocks for their dividend income, not corporate growth. It’s true that higher inflation is typically due to higher spending which could support dividend payments, but if dividend yields don’t keep up with investor’s expectations, share prices will be unsupported.

Final thoughts Inflation is good because it means the economy is growing. While it leads to higher prices, which nobody likes, it also leads to higher wages and asset values.

Though it may be tempting, investors shouldn’t overload their portfolios with inflation-protected assets.

It’s important to maintain a balanced, well-diversified portfolio of high quality assets, regardless of what is going on in the markets.

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Check Out These Mussels

By Katie Watt Pioneer Columnist “CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY YOUR BOAT,” reads the vibrant orange and blue road sign in all caps. Surely, you’ve passed it driving through the parks, or perhaps even at the boat launch before an enjoyable day on the lake. But do you know the importance behind this phrase? Have you ever read the invasive species pamphlets spread across booths of local environmental groups such as the Lake Windermere Ambassadors? Invasive mussels — are you aware of the risks?

May is Invasive Species Action Month, and the spotlight is on the zebra and quagga mussels. Transported frequently by boat, these invasive species have been spreading quickly throughout North America, and they cause severe and potentially irreversible damage to aquatic ecosystems. But despite the growing threat of these organisms, many people are shocked when they learn just how destructive invasive mussels are.

Different from freshwater mussels, zebra mussels are quite tiny. An average freshwater mussel reaches around

12 centimetres in length and can fit comfortably in the center of your hand. A zebra/quagga mussel, however, is only about 20 millimetres and is similar in size to your thumbnail. Along with being tiny, these mussels are also extremely difficult to spot on a boat due to their colour.

Zebra mussels are yellow-brown in hue with a slight zigzag pattern on their shell, while quaggas are the opposite.

They’re white with some yellowish markings. Since these mussels are difficult to spot, it’s important to be aware of the proper routine for cleaning your watercraft.

While they might not look like much, zebra and quagga mussels have struck it rich when it comes to their ability to survive in harsh environments. To ensure that your watercraft is free of these mussels, you must clean, drain, and dry your boat.

Cleaning: • Remove and safely discard any foreign material (plants, mud, etc.), • High heat and pressure wash your boat away from storm drains, ditches, and waterways, • If possible, soak gear such as anchors in bleach for one minute.

Draining: • Drain all water from bilges, coolers, buckets, livewells, compartments, etc., • Do this on land before leaving the waterbody area Drying: • Let dry completely in the sun,

Come see the Stunning artwork at Pynelogs

By Melissa Kelly Assistant Curator Featured Artists: Carol Gordon, Geraldine (Gerry) Forget, Elizabeth Stuart, Lori Fontaine, Sharlene Scofield Visit Pynelogs Art Gallery to explore the stunning pieces of artwork that these talented local artists have created to share with us. Pynelogs Gallery is currently displaying artwork from the following artists: Carol Gordon is sharing “photographs from my outer eye, paintings from my inner eye and writings from my heart including my insights into the creative process and the art of transformation”.

Geraldine (Gerry) Forget is sharing the continuum of her artwork of abstract and landscape acrylic paintings, water colour paintings, and photographs. She said that her “ambitions are simply

to enjoy the pleasures of visual art and sharing my art work”.

Elizabeth Stuart has focused on creating practical pottery which has been a life-long interest of hers; “focusing on the creation of various types of functional bowls”. Stuart is also sharing her bold, vivid paintings of the majestic, iconic, scenic mountains.

Lori Fontaine shared that “When people see my work I want them to take a moment to pause and just breathe. It is my hope that they will then be equipped to battle the next onslaught of ‘chaos’ with serene and strengthened hearts”.

Sharlene Scofield has a joy for spinning, weaving, and felting, and said “I love to create images with natural and synthetic fibres”. Scofield learned to spin and weave over 30 years ago. Around the valley she finds inspiration and then goes to her “beautiful, bright solarium” studio.

Come by soon to explore the stunning artwork that Pynelogs Gallery holds as this show is only available until June 4th!

Melissa Kelly is the Assistant Gallery Curator at the Pynelogs Art Gallery and Cultural Centre. Email pynelogs@telus.net or call 250-342-4423.

• In case of poor weather, let dry for up to 30 days.

But what happens if invasive mussels do get transported? A lot. One of the biggest issues surrounding zebra/quagga mussels is their amazing ability to quickly reproduce. Females lay up to one million eggs in a season, and of that about 100,000 survive. They can easily take over a lake. Upon being introduced to an ecosystem, invasive mussels disrupt the oxygen levels within a lake, consume primary food sources for native species, can lead to toxic algal blooms, block important waterway structures and water intakes, and can overall render a body of water unusable. Invasive mussels can also damage a boat beyond repair by clogging its engine due to their ability to attach to nearly any solid surface, and they can ruin a beach beyond enjoyment due to their dangerously sharp shells that appear in the millions.

Lake Windermere is the valley’s main artery for economy, enjoyment, and health. We rely on it for so much within our community, and introduction of these mussels to the lake would be disastrous. So next time you happen to be boating and see the “CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY”, sign, please don’t ignore it. Follow the procedure, and maybe you’ll save a waterbody in the process.

Katie Watt is a guest writer and member of the Lake Windermere Ambassadors. Email her at intern@lakeambassadors.ca or call the office at 250-3416898. ...’Pynelogs’ continued from 14 opportunities for musicians, and Ben Cameron who will be addressing the mark of professionalism such as building an electronic press kit, timing gigs and being prepared. Oso Simple will give musicians a sound system crash course. Marie Bridge will focus on vocal strength, stability and style and Vanessa Jeakins will address photography for musicians.

Ms. Scheffer urges musicians to sign up soon as there are limited spots available. She says if this workshop has good support, the council will look at continuing this type of education in the future.

“We’ve always supported music, theatre, writing, even culinary arts– that’s what Pynelogs is all about, it’s a cultural hub,” Ms. Scheffer emphasizes. “We want Pynelogs to be an active cultural hub; music is just one aspect of it.”

The Musician workshop takes place Sunday, June 4th from 9:30 am. to 6 p.m. The cost is $200 and includes lunch and snacks.

To register, email info@columbiavalleyarts. com. Funding assistance is available if needed, please contact Pynelogs for further details via email or call 250-342-4423.

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May 19, 2017

Fifth Annual Rocky Mountain Rally

By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff For the past five years, the Columbia Valley’s backcountry forest service roads have been home to a unique sporting event — Rocky Mountain Rally. This year’s event has 31 confirmed teams signed up to race on May 27th and 28th on the Dog Lake and Hawke Lake roads. Teams and volunteers for the event will begin to arrive in Invermere on Thursday, May 25th to prepare for the race weekend.

“Teams will start showing up in town on the evening of the 25th. We start registration, (then) teams go out to the roads, do their regatta, write their base notes and get ready for the event on Friday. Our technical inspection and move into the service part on Friday night, and on Saturday morning we start off with a car display on 7th Avenue (Invermere’s main street) like we have for the past many years. Then the teams head out to the roads,” said Keith Morison lead organizer for the event.

Over the past five years the rally has been running the same roads. In the first year the course included a track south of Canal Flats but that has since been switched. Mr. Morison said the teams that come to this event love it because of the good roads.

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looking for a few things when they go to a rally event and the most important thing that they’re looking for is good challenging roads and the roads that are out here are fantastic,” said Mr. Morison.

Prior to coming to Invermere, the event was held in Alberta but had to look for new roads to race because cars were starting to push the 130 kilometre maximum speed limit. It was thanks to a stop for coffee that Rocky Mountain Rally organizers discovered Invermere.

“We were starting to push that limit so we were looking for new roads and as luck would have it I was co-driving for one of the competitors and we were

driving back from the U.S. coming through town.

We stopped for Tim Hortons in the middle of the night driving through here, and he said ‘there’s gotta be roads over there’. So the next day — because we were looking for new roads — I pulled out Google Maps and looked around and said ‘holy there are roads here’,” said Mr. Morison.

They then approached the local Chamber of Commerce, forestry, and municipal governments to gain approval for the event and have been racing the Valley’s back roads ever since.

“This is so much better than the roads that we have access to back in Alberta. It just made perfect sense.

Then there were the welcoming arms of Susan (Clovechok) down at the chamber and everyone else that we met. They did everything they could to help us get a foot in the door and it’s just been really good,” said Mr. Morison.

This year the event will have their spectator area under the power line at the Dog Lake track where Mr. Morison recommends spectators stand on the east side of Forester Creek, saying viewers there will have a great sightline of the cars coming through. The Rocky Mountain Rally is still looking for local volunteers particularly amateur radio operators to help during rally weekend and ask anyone interested in volunteering to visit http://www.rockymountainrally.com/volunteers/.

Pioneer columnist writes her first book

By James Rose Special to the Pioneer The Pioneer’s Metaphysical Musings columnist Tammy Stehr recently published her first book. Titled Being Well: Complete Guide To Connecting With Yourself, Ms. Stehr chose to write her book as a sort of guidebook to the topics and underlying lessons she uses as themes throughout her column.

“I call it guidebook and it’s the first book in a three-book series,” said Ms. Stehr. “It’s a guide to learn to know yourself, to determine what you want out of life and what your personality and character is and the law of attraction. It’s about how each and every one one of us is capable of creating our own reality.”

The alternative, according to Ms. Stehr, would be to live a kind of life where you are perhaps unknowingly a victim to what life has handed you. “Some people (are) just making their way through life not really aware of themselves and they don’t understand that they have the creative power to make the life they want. Everyone has the power to play the hand you’re dealt and win the game,” said Ms. Stehr. Parts two and three will deal with cultivating a new life

and embracing your new life respectively.

Influences on Ms. Stehr’s thinking and writing are wide and many. “I first began rethinking my own approach to life after a car accident I was involved in that occurred while en route to visit my cancer- and bed-ridden father in the hospital. I found that the conventional approach of modern medicine to help me deal with the resulting physical pain was really not working for me,” she recalled. “I have since come to believe most disease is contracted by any combination of toxic thoughts, our environment and genetic predisposition,” she adds “but one of the biggest issues is our pattern of thought.”

Thankfully she had a family doctor that encouraged her to find different ways to deal with her pain.

And from there, Ms. Stehr focused on improving first her nutrition habits, followed by her exercise habits and finally her mental habits. “When it came to improving my mental energy, I found inspiration and solace in the writings of such a wide variety of authors including Louise Hay, Deepak Chopra, Ghandi, the Dalai Lama and many others.”

After taking control of her own life and noticing remarkable results, she felt it appropriate to share her knowledge with others. Soon she started a counsel-

ing service and not long after that she started writing her Pioneer column. “But the book really got a kickstart when I started to think about my thesis topic for the Master’s I am currently working on,” she said.

That’s right, Ms. Stehr is also working on completing a Master’s degree in Metaphysical Sciences while concurrently maintaining self-employment in the computer industry and being there for her two children and two grandchildren.

“When I wrote the book, I wrote like a maniac for three weeks and it was fun and easy,” she said.

“But the editing part not so much! After a while of being so anal about it being perfect, finally my mom said just publish it. And so I did and it felt like I was baring my entire soul.”

She wrote her book to target a wide audience.

“Anyone who is interested in changing something in their life, and anyone who is interested in something more and how you can create what you want, that’s who my book is for,” she said.

Being Well: Complete Guide To Connecting With Yourself is available both electronically on Amazon and in print edition by mail order. For more information contact Tammy at tammystehr@gmail.com, or visit her Facebook page.

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Canal Flats Business Ahead of the Curve James Rose Special to the Pioneer Kelly Kask could not be more excited for the future of the Canal Flats’ business community. Together with his partner Kate McLean, Mr. Kask is the proud owner of Base Camp Café (along with the building the café resides in – the old Canal Flats high school), and The Flats RV and Campground.

“I think that we are ahead of the curve when it comes to making Canal Flats our home and contributing to the local economy,” said Mr. Kask. “There is such a great opportunity for any entrepreneur out there to come here and open a business, as there are lots of needs to be addressed in the community.”

For those choosing to live in Canal Flats now, for example, it goes without saying that to purchase most amenities, there is a forty-five minute to and from drive to the nearest business. “And when you add fuel charges on top of that, there

is so much value to be added to the community for anyone who may want to open a business right here in Canal Flats,” he said. As part of owning the old high school building, it didn’t take long before Mr. Kask and Ms. McLean started renting the various rooms in the building to new businesses.

“There is a yoga studio that’s doing great in the building and a few other businesses that are also doing well, which just serves as a testament to the growing sense of optimism in this community,” added Mr. Kask. “And we are excited to also be opening a new summer camp for kids and a disc golf course as part of the RV Campground for this summer.”

He believes that for many of the same reasons he and Ms. McLean were initially attracted to Canal Flats, others will be too. “The Kootenay River is on our back porch and Columbia Lake is on our front,” said Mr. Kask. “When you think about it, it doesn’t take too long to realize that’s hard to beat.”

Buyer’s Market in the Flats

By James Rose Special to the Pioneer It’s a buyer’s market. That’s right, according to seasoned real estate agent Barry Benson, now is the time to be getting into the Canal Flats real estate market. “We are seeing a resurgence of interest and activity in the market and it is a great place for recreational buyers to get into this affordable market that is central to all the backcountry recreation in the Columbia Valley,” said Mr. Benson.

Over the past few years, Canal Flats real estate (both commercial and residential) has been sluggish overall with continued downward pressure on pricing. “However over the past six to eight months we’ve seen a resurgence of buying activity in the Canal Flats market. Most of that activity has been single family residential,” said Mr. Benson.

As of May, Canal Flats is already nearing the same number of residen-

tial home sales that occurred in the past two years. “In 2017 we have had five sales while 2016 was six and 2015 was seven. This is a positive sign for the Canal Flats market in that we are getting renewed buying activity and our average prices are, with the exception of 2015, the highest in the past five years.”

According to Mr. Benson, the biggest challenge has been trying to bring some economic vibrancy back into the community. “Canal Flats has suffered some significant economic challenges including the closing of the Canfor sawmill,” he said. “Yet, there seems to be a real interest in moving the community forward by the current council which includes a new economic development strategy.”

Mr. Benson expects that once the Canal Flats community moves forward with some economic initiatives, there will be a resulting increase to the value of real estate.

Alan Gauthier (left) and Eric St. Germain with the 200 litre tank that draws enough energy from the sun to heat two homes, several greenhouses and heat a rain recovery storage tank. Photo by Walter Brougham.

Future in Thermal Heating

By James Rose Special to the Pioneer From the application of solar thermal technology to everyday living, Canal Flats has become a leader in the Columbia Valley. How you may ask? Well it’s all thanks to the team at Columbia Roofing who took the initiative to make it so after attending a community economic development meeting.

“In April of 2016, Allan Gauthier (the owner of Columbia Roofing) attended an economic development meeting hosted Eric St Germain, the foreman at Columbia

by Chris Fields at the village office of Ca- Roofing, demonstrates the power of solar nal Flats,” said Walter Brougham, one of thermal with a solar cooked hot dog.

Mr. Gauthier’s employees. “In short order Allan signed up his crew for solar ther- is still in the testing stages. “We want to mal certification classes in Alberta to do cover every safety and performance aspect his part in an ‘actions speak louder than including extended growing seasons with words’ role in Canal Flats economic re- our own manufactured growing domes heated by the solar thermal units,” said covery.”

Mr. Brougham (who was injured Mr. Brougham. “In a perfect world, we while working in a previous trade in would need an on-board developer to Vancouver with limited retraining op- have their engineers and architects do tions), along with Mr. Gauthier tossed some pre-construction design.”

Impressively, the team’s solar thermal the idea around, which eventually led to units can offset carbon based fuels and them putting rubber to road in the form of their solar thermal heating tanks. “The reduce hydro-powered consumption. “A 200 litre tank draws enough energy from seasonal camp ground or bedding plant the sun to heat two homes, several green- nursery is another client we hope to athouses and heat a rain recovery storage tract,” commented Mr. Brougham. “Catank,” said Mr. Brougham. “The boiled nal Flats has such an opportunity to excel water from the tanks provide a potable in taking any idea to completed product, here you can look up a design on YouTube water solution for remote areas.”

Yet despite the progress being made, and you have a team of skilled trades that Columbia Roofing’s solar thermal tank can button anything together quickly.”

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May 19, 2017

Home Fires Burning: the Inequitable Side of Canada at War for about twenty-five percent of what a soldier earned.

Just north of Castle Junction In times of national crisis, some in Banff National Park, is a meregretful decisions have been made morial to Castle Mountain Internin Canada. Much has been writment Camp, at the base of Castle ten about the deplorable actions Mountain. In July 1915, it conenforced upon Japanese citizens in tained 200 internees, who were Canada during WWII. But little housed in tents and put to work is known about the ugly decisions on the new highway using only made concerning other residents shovels, picks and wheelbarrows. whose biggest crime was largely Their personal possessions had based on racial/religious animosity. been taken from them, and they In October 1915, the federal had only one set of clothes. They government enacted the War Mearesented their circumstances, and sures Act (WMA) against residents passive-resistance was common. from countries we were at war Their guards were poorly trained with, who were not yet Canadian and mistreated the prisoners, by citizens. They were referred to as chaining them up, feeding them “enemy aliens.” only bread and water, prodding Many enemy aliens were single them at bayonet point and hangThe settlement of Silverton near what is now the intersection of the TransCanamen who before WWI had been inviting them by their wrists as punishda Highway and Highway 93/95. Circa 1910.

Courtesy of Barry Jonas ed to Canada to supply a labour shortment. Prisoner Nick Olinyk wrote age as temporary foreign workers. They were now required to register and report to his wife, “The conditions here are poor so that we cannot go on much longer, we monthly to civilian registration centres. Men who were caught trying to leave the are not getting enough to eat – we are hungry as dogs.” country without permission, or

By November, the men were shivering in cold tents, many with were considered a security threat, their clothes in rags and the soles half off their shoes. They were moved were to be imprisoned. Most of to a camp in Banff, near the Cave and Basin pool, where they were the 8,579 enemy aliens were men contained in two former construction bunkhouses. One small comand were unemployed due to rafort was that they were allowed access to the hot pools. Finally, after cial prejudice, war hysteria and a three requests, new clothing arrived. depressed economy. Some were National Parks Commissioner J.B. Harkin admitted in a report pacifists. In a broad interpretation that the work done in the parks during the war would have been imof the WMA, enemy aliens were possible if not for the 900 Prisoners of War. detained as prisoners of war in 24 In Germany, Frank Richter was halfway through his medical locations across Canada. In most training when his government cases their crime was not what compelled him to become a solthey had done but what they repdier in WW1. The men were givresented. The RCMP investigated Guards watch internees at Castle en alcohol and drugged to numb and did not find one resistance or- Mountain Internment Camp, them and keep them fighting in Banff, Alberta.

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1916] ganization among them. In 1920, the trenches. In the 1920s Frank 1900 men and 60 women and came to Canada, married a CanaCourtesy of The Glenbow children who were considered undian woman, purchased 300 acres Museum Archives desirable were deported. east of Invermere – the land now Canadians were agonizing occupied by Nipika Mountain over their men fighting and dying in Europe and were unhappy with Resort – where they raised their the idea that enemy aliens would be fed and housed with nothing to three children. His early life came do. There was great pressure on the federal government to put them to back to haunt him during WWII work, and hard work. International law stated that Prisoners of War when he was considered a threat. would not be required to do excessive labour and would be paid a In June 1939, officials crossed soldier’s rate for their work. In reality, they were often forced to work the Kootenay River to apprehend Internees at the internment camp, Castle Mountain, Alberta. long, six-day weeks, in harsh and sometimes dangerous conditions, him.

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By Lorene Keitch Pioneer Staff For outdoor enthusiasts looking to go on an easy but rewarding walk, look no further than the Old Coach trail.

This family-friendly trail is perfect for a quick jaunt or a leisurely stroll with its convenient access from anywhere within the Columbia Valley. It is fairly flat, with mild rises and falls in the dirt path.

Our family tackled the trail from both sides on two separate days and loved it both times. The first time, a friend and I started from the north end of the trail in Radium, kids in tow. Clear signage started our journey, which ran parallel to the highway before veering into the trees. This side of Old Coach finds quick rewards for minimal work. Before we knew it, two moms, four kids age six and under and a dog had made it to the first viewpoint– a stunning vista overlooking the Columbia River and adjoining wetlands. Across from the viewpoint were hoodoos ‘castles’ rising out of the landscape, a magic kingdom to a six-year old with an active imagination.

Along the hike, we came across the remains of a deer, which was “so cool,” some undetermined bones and the skull of a wolf, we think. As a word of caution, one of the kids also spotted the disappearing body of a cougar. Use caution when hiking and keep your kids nearby, as this is an active wildlife corridor.

For two hours of out and back hiking with small children, we reached point of interest #4, which highlights human and beaver activity and how that affects the landscape. I loved this trail, happy with the terrain for small children and the breathtaking views of the wetlands.

The second time we did the trail, my husband, kids and myself started from Dry Gulch. We found this trail less rewarding from the start, but with lots of side trails off the main path, it was a merry adventure to see where the paths led. The best side trail took us to a dramatic viewpoint of the Columbia wetlands and glints of Wilmer in the distance. On a warm Sunday afternoon, we shared the trail with a few groups biking, several other hikers and even a horseback rider.

The Old Coach trail is a nine-kilometre route that runs between Radium Hot Springs and Dry Gulch. Historically, this trail was a road traveled by Model Ts in the 1920s. From Radium, access the trail by parking at the visitor information centre, cross to the west side of Highway 93/95 and follow the trail signs to the north trailhead kiosk. To access the south end, drive 5.6 kilometres south from the south edge of Radium to Dry Gulch, or drive 7.2 kilometres north from the traffic lights at the Invermere Crossroads. Turn west off Highway 93/95 and park beside the south trailhead kiosk.

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May 19, 2017

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • Play ’n’ Stay ~ 3

Summit Trail Makers ready for busy season

By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff In the past year, 55 volunteers have spent 800 hours maintaining eight trails that the Summit Trail Makers Society are contracted to maintain.

The society is contracted through recreation sites and trails B.C. in conjunction with the Ministry of Lands, Forests and Natural Resources (FLNRO) to upkeep alpine hiking trails in the Upper Columbia Valley.

The Summit Trail Makers work to ensure Pedley Pass Trail, Mount Swansea, Brewer Creek, Chalice Creek, Jumbo Pass, Lake of the Hanging Glacier, Welsh Lakes, and McLean Lake are safe for the public.

“Some of the interesting stuff we’ve been trying to do in conjunction with trying to make the trail itself, is to make it an enjoyable and safe hiking experience by clearing deadfall and keeping it out of the wet areas and stuff, so it’s a sustainable trail,” said Wayne Lyons, president of the Summit Trail Makers Society.

The group is not only working on the actual trails but has been implementing a program to create better road access and trail heads.

“This last year one of our big emphasis was on access roads to the trail head, because when you come off some of the main forestry roads, the access roads may not be

very passable for conventional vehicles,” said Mr. Lyons.

Last year the Summit Trail Makers fixed road conditions on the Brewer Creek access road filling in a big washout and then they tried to create a better drainage on that road into the trail head. When road maintenance is more complex they work in conjunction with the FLNRO, working with engineers to fix the road access.

“We’re going to work with them, also to try and get the Pedley Pass access road up to snuff too because we’re investing a lot of money up there with our Columbia Basin Trust grant,” said Mr. Lyons.

The group will be upgrading the Pedley Pass hiking experience, but adding a Pedley Ridge trail, one of four newly designated recreation trails in the Valley.

“We’ve worked very hard with Recreational Sites and Trails B.C. getting four new trails designated as recreational trails. They’re legally designated as recreational trails so that means they can be worked on, that they have a status, they can be protected to some extent, and we can put a proper trailhead in,” said Mr. Lyons.

Trail head improvements are another priority the group has been working on this past year, developing kiosks to go at each trail with maps, emergency numbers, and hiker logs.

“Our overall objective there is to create proper access — good, safe, efficient access to the trail — and to make the actual hiking trails themselves safe and usable,

TRAIL MAKERS — A Summit Trail Makers Society work crew of Peter Borsato, Bernie Rosner, Georges Saint Amour, Glen Casey, Joe Lucas, and Doug Yukes does some touch-up on the Lake of the Hanging Glacier Trail.

Photo submitted so people can go in and enjoy the alpine backcountry experience on these trails,” said Mr. Lyons.

Heading into a busy summer of trail maintenance with major projects including the Pedley Pass upgrades, the group is on the hunt for new volunteers. For anyone interested in becoming involved they are asked to send the Summit Trail Makers Society a message either through Facebook or through their website http://www. summittrailmakers.ca/home.html.

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May 19, 2017

Lake Lillian trails offers high gear thrills

By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff As someone who had never done any off road biking, I have to admit I was nervous about biking the Johnson Mountain Bike trail system. With my roommate’s bike, I headed off to take on the trail with only one piece of advice — take any of the trails in the system, except for the infamous Along the Johnson trail as it’s the longest at 10 kilometres long and takes you on a narrow track right on the lip off the steep Toby Creek Canyon.

Naturally, I ended up doing what I was warned against and found myself biking Along the Johnson overlooking the creek. But as a photographer, the views overtook any thoughts I had about maybe not being at a skill level required for that particular trail. Looking back at my route I realize now that I was riding along a high exposure trail, which is not exactly a recommended move for a beginner, however but by taking it slow I did make it through the tough sections.

While on the canyon rim I thought to myself “why not Facetime my mom” seeing as it was Mother’s Day and all. So as any logical person would, I took my bike off the trail hiked down the side of the canyon a bit and called my mom to show her the view and the drop down to the creek. Yes, like any parent she was not impressed with me but loved the view. The nice part of this particular trail is that there are sections where you can move off the trail to take in the view and have a sip of water.

After having a little break I went back to riding along the canyon, going up and down a variety of hills, twists and turns and the entire time I thought “gosh this is a workout”! I will admit I was a little embarrassed as I let a dad and his little boy, maybe four years old, pass me on the trail. I kept thinking if this little boy can bike this trail with no problem so can I. Turns out most of my struggle was due to the fact I was on the hardest trail using the highest gear on my roommate’s bike, a fact that only came to light when my roommate told me after I got home from my ride.

My favourite part of my ride on the Along the Johnson is the trail takes you along the canyon, through the trees and into some clearings, giving you a taste of all this trail system has to offer. At one point I decided I needed to switch onto an easier trail to get back to the parking area. I’ll admit I had a tiny panic that I wouldn’t be able to find a trail that would lead me back to my truck and that I’d be stuck within the trail system forever.

However, out of nowhere, I came around a corner after a rather precarious section of trail and a trail map with a marked star showing where I was appeared. I was right by the Apple Pie trail so away I went down there to connect onto Work Shop and finally onto Junior Johnson. In my opinion, the maps along this trail system added so much to my experience because I was able to change my chosen route on the fly without having to worry about getting lost.

Despite choosing a route that may have been outside of my skill level, I’ve got to say that taking a quick bike ride in this trail system is well worth it. It’s close to town

TRAIL TRIAL — Intrepid reporter Nikki Fredrikson (above, at the conclusion of her epic ride), despite never having mountain biked before, set out on a test spin of the Lake Lillian Trail network. Her verdict - a big thumbs up, for the trails, and for the many maps (below) that help new bikers from getting lost.

Photos by Nikki Fredrikson but the trail routes through the trees and above the creek give you a chance to just be outdoors without any distractions, and an opportunity to enjoy a quick workout while taking in some stunning views. The lower levels and shorter trails are perfect for families and the system even has jumps that provide fun for all levels of bikers. Personally, I can’t wait to get back on the trails and challenge myself within the Johnson trails.

Panorama opens bike park for long weekend Submitted by Laura Matthews Panorama Mountain Resort Panorama will be opening its bike park for the first time ever in May for a ‘bonus’ weekend. The Mile 1 Express chairlift will be operating for sightseeing and downhill mountain biking on May 20th and 21st from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Specially reduced rate tickets for biking will be offered and a selection of family activities will also be available.

The earliest opening date for the bike park in Panorama’s history is not a

result of warm spring temperatures and dry mountain trails. “The trail crew is working diligently to crack as many lines as possible and has needed to add snow cats and snow shovels to their trail building arsenal”, commented Jason Simpson, director of mountain sports at Panorama. “Trails in the East Kootenays have been open for riding for almost two months, but there is a demand for downhill trails, evident by the constant stream of bikers shuttling at Mt. Swansea and other locations in the valley. We wanted to give these adrenaline junkies the taste of gravity-fed greatness they’ve been craving all spring”.

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • Play ’n’ Stay ~ 5

The Valley is the place to get swinging

TO THE FORE — Reporter Nikki Fredrikson, always game for something new, took to the driving range with local golf pro Michael Midyette to take a swinging crack at one of the valley’s most popular summer pastimes, resulting in an improved stroke and a lot of laughs.

Photos by Scott Lawlor

By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff With over a dozen golf courses in the Columbia Valley, there’s plenty of opportunity to hit the fairways, whether you’re wanting a relaxed scenic course or something more challenging this Valley has something for you. Now if you’re like me and never have golfed a day in your life, don’t let that stop you from getting out to one of the many driving ranges in the Valley to ease your way into the sport.

Due to my limited experience or knowledge of the sport, I opted a take a lesson with Michael Midyette at Windermere Valley Golf Course. Now as someone who is rather competitive when it comes to sports, I didn’t want to miss the ball my first time swinging a club.

I was pleasantly surprised when my instructor actually took me through all the different clubs explaining what each and everyone does and what the numbers on

them mean. During my lesson, we spent a lot of time on body position and making sure I had the correct stance and slowly worked through the progressions up to a full swing.

As we were practicing on the driving range the weather took a turn for the worse, starting to rain and eventually hail. Michael gave me the option to go inside before the storm really started, but wanting to master my swing I declined.

Reflecting on my lesson, I realized I had a terrible misconception that everything to do with the sport of golf was pretentious, and in the beginning of my lesson I was so afraid to do something that would be frowned upon. But while I was being soaked head to toe by rain those misconceptions began to fade and I was able to relax and have fun.

The first few attempts were okay. I hit the ball and it went to the left, which if you know golf, is wrong because you want it to go straight. Eventually, I had a few too many swings and misses getting frustrated with my-

. . . “Panorama’ from previous page Although the selection of trails has yet to be finalized, guests can plan to ride Mercy Me, Let It Ride, and Hell’s Bells with more trails still to be determined. Following the May long weekend, the bike park will close until the official opening for the summer season in late June.

In addition to mountain biking you can expect a full schedule of activities happening all weekend long at the resort. Enjoy a leisurely ride on the Mile 1 Express for sightseeing and hiking trail access, or tire the kids out with visits to the bouncy castle, Eurobungy, climbing wall, tennis, and Howling Wolf mini golf.

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self standing on the driving range. soaking wet, I had two options — go in and call it a day or stick it out. My instructor, instead of giving me a hard time or laughing at my terrible swings had me take a step back and explained everything I was doing wrong and everything I was doing correctly. That’s when everything started to click. I started getting confidence and hitting goals Michael set out for me like getting it to the 100-yard marker. I even made it past some of our goals.

Now I’m in no way an expert or even skilled enough to go out on my own, but I did get a chance to experience a part of this Valley I otherwise never would have if I hadn’t taken a lesson. Will I go back to golf? Yes I will, because being outside surrounded by mountains seems like a great way to spend a Sunday to me. My advice to those who have never considered golfing — give it a try and you may find a competitive streak you never knew you had, a natural ability you didn’t know you possessed, or you might just leave the course laughing at all your swinging and misses, like me.

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Photos by Nikki Fredrikson.

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Fresh overhaul for The Springs Course

By Lorene Keitch Pioneer Staff The Springs Course in Radium Hot Springs is sure to dazzle members and guests this season. While the world-class designed links are top notch, the interior was getting a little dated. So The Springs owners opted to renovate and upgrade, enhancing the already exceptional experience found at this local gem.

“We’ve completely renovated the pro shop, installed new double entry way doors, we redid the flooring, moved the counter and put in a new granite counter top, and freshened up the paint,” shared Steve Haggard, manager and head professional at The Springs.

Not only that, they completely renovated the washroom facilities in the clubhouse. Then the team moved on to the restaurant, where they redid the tables and recessed the glass into them. In the player’s lounge, golfers will find as stunning, beautifully handmade 22-person cedar plank table.

Mr. Haggard said the reaction has been fantastic.

“The members and the guests have been blown away with the changes. They just walk in and say wow,” shared Mr. Haggard. “It’s pretty impressive.”

The restaurant, called The Elevations Dining at The Springs, has revamped the menu to go alongside

Steve Haggard stands at the new granite countertop in the golf prop shop.

Dean Midyette photo. the updated interior.

Executive chef Noah Darraugh said he still has golf fare staples on the menu but he adds his own twist to them, such as adding mango chutney to the chicken burger.

The dinner menu is geared towards “a higher end steakhouse,” Mr. Darraugh described. His menu in-

cludes mouth-watering selections: the only challenge will be what to choose. How about a Salmon Wellington, a Tuscan style veal chop marinated with fresh herbs and garlic, veal au jus, or a seared rack of lamb, medium rare, with caper and herb sauce?

Mr. Darraugh a Red Seal chef hails from Ontario but has cooked his way around the world, learning techniques and styles in places as far flung as the Caribbean and Paris, New York and Philadelphia, and closer to home in Whistler and Jasper.

Mr. Darraugh says the customers love the new menu.

“We’ve had great feedback,” Mr. Darraugh shared.

One of the biggest changes for golfers will be the brand new fleet of golf carts purchased for this season; The Springs bought 82 Club Car precedent golf carts.

“It’s very, very nice to have a cart that’s this comfortable and this spectacular,” said Mr. Haggard.

The golf carts include USB chargers, fold-down windshields, sand/ seed divot bottles, and a brand new and improved rain hood so your golf clubs don’t get wet.

“For both members and guests, they will see an overall improved experience,” Mr. Haggard concluded of all the changes Radium Golf Group, which owns The Springs, took the course back under its wings this year, after being run by management contractors over the last couple of years.

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The Canada 150 Project He was temporarily housed in Kananaskis left for him here.” and then imprisoned in Ontario. The men told There were nearly 11,000 conscientious Frank’s wife that they’d return for her and the objectors (called COs, Conchies, or Peace Solchildren. Because the river water was high, there diers) in Canada during WWII and they were was no way for her to get across to where life treated with scorn. On Dec 24, 1940, National would be easier.

War Services Regulations were amended. MenAlone, she cared for her children, livestock nonites, Hutterites, Jehovah’s Witnesses and and a garden. In September, the men recalled others were now required to perform alternative their promise and helped the family out. service by working in camps for four months, 86 year old Sanda (Richter) Taylor recalls equal to the time of a soldier’s basic training, her mother was then able to get work with and for not more than 48 hours per week. In Albert and Anna Timm in Edgewater. WorMarch 1942, the government proclaimed conried about Hitler they had left Germany in the scientious objectors would be required to serve 1930s. They ran a market garden with a greenfor the duration of the war. house and employed local people. Their daughSome were sent to two camps in Kootenay ter Greta, recalling unpleasant childhood memNational Park, employed in logging and sawmill ories, explained they were considered threats Prisoners near internment camp, Castle Mountain, Alberta. operations. Local Ray Crook recalls the housing Courtesy of The Glenbow Museum Archives was quite primitive, cold tar paper shacks, which to the country and were required to register as Date: 1915 Germans in Invermere. She wrote, “I remember were freezing in winter. The men were paid fifty being called Nazi by the people in the government offices. This was a sentiment cents per day – again, well below a soldier’s wage – and had to supply their own echoed by many other residents of the community who were not very nice to our clothing. Many Mennonites had never been away from home, were unused to family because of our heritage.” general society and desperately homesick. Speaking German, their mother tongue Sanda Taylor recalled, “In those days, they needed a man to make money.” was forbidden.

Women earned a fraction of men’s wages. Her father felt dreadful about his family 34,000 Prisoners of War, combative German forces defeated overseas were being abandoned. After a year, he wrote home about a severe illness brought on also put into Canadian camps. Because the Geneva Convention protected these by the poor conditions. Leaving her two older children with a friend, her mother soldiers’ rights, they had adequate food and housing. Canadians living near the took her toddler on a train down east to meet with authorities. She begged them camps noticed these men were better fed than they were with their wartime rato release her husband, who was sick and didn’t deserve imprisonment. He was tions. released. Upon their return, they went up Settler’s Road to their home.

Some of the prisoners were permitted to work, primarily in logging camps and Sanda Taylor said her dad was a good provider. He had an international repu- on farms. Though there were troublemakers and escapees, many of the men gained tation as an excellent hunter-guide and because of his medical/plant knowledge, trust with their captors to the point of being loaned rifles to go hunting. Nudoctored them when they got merous POWs had fond memories sick. of the kind treatment at the hands However, because of his illof Canadians. Although more than treatment as a Prisoner of War 6,000 men asked for permission to and nightmarish experiences as remain in Canada permanently, most a German soldier, Frank Richter returned to Germany after hostilities had pronounced Post Traumatic ceased.

Stress Disorder symptoms and It’s ironic that enemy sailors, airbegan drinking more to deal men and soldiers who shot at and with them. His daughter recalls killed Canadian men were offered their confusion at having to civility and often treated like family scramble beneath the kitchen while foreign-born people, or people table with him as he shouted, on the sideline of mainstream society, “Get down! Get down!” were wrongfully imprisoned, abused Her parent’s marriage was and deported. Oh, Canada: may you one of the war’s many casualin the future stand on guard for all. ties. The couple agreed to wait The Pioneer would like to recognize for their last child to leave home the efforts of Carol Gordon, Project Cobefore separating. Frank Richordinator and Editor, Barry Jonas for Frank Richter, pictured above, owned the property that is now Nipika. ter returned to Germany in the the historical materials and inspiration.

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Panorama’s safety man wins top award

By Lorene Keitch Pioneer Staff Panorama’s own Ryan Stimming has won a prestigious industry award.

Mr. Stimming was taken by surprise at the Canada West Ski Areas Association (CWSAA) when he won the Lars Fossberg Excellence Award. This award was created in remembrance of Lars Fossberg, an entrepreneur who built Quesnel’s Troll Mountain ski hill; the award was created by his family in remembrance of Mr. Fossberg and is given to an individual who exhibits the same strong character and passion that he did.

According to the CWSAA, Mr. Stimming is very active in industry initiatives, participating in provincial and CWSAA-wide initiatives. Mr. Stimming led Panorama’s efforts to become B.C.’s second ski resort certified by the WorkSafeBC Certificate of Recognition program, promoted the program to the alpine industry, which resulted in an increased awareness of occupational health and safety, according to the CWSAA. “I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside Ryan on a number of industry safety and risk management initiatives,” said Robert B. Kennedy, from Q.C. Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy LLP. “He has worked tirelessly to raise the standard of occupational health and

safety for employees in the ski industry, and is very passionate about reinvigorating the school skiing program.”

Mr. Stimming said he was certainly not expecting to be this year’s recipient at the conference. “I was very surprised,” remarked Mr. Stimming.

Mr. Stimming is Panorama’s risk manager, but he started his career at Panorama 15 years ago, working as a ticket validator during his practicum for the Selkirk College’s Ski Resort and Operations and Management program. He made his way from there to guest services, group sales and even a season at Greywolf as equipment co-coordinator. He has also run the bike park and oversees the Nordic centre.

Mr. Stimming’s role as risk manager focuses on commercial general liability. “That basically means ensuring that the resort is in compliance with the occupier’s liability act,” said Mr. Stimming, explaining he looks at how to keep guests safe and addresses policies and procedures around resort safety.

“There are so many factors that come into play. All you can do is mitigate the risk, get that low hanging fruit and insure against the rest,” explained Mr. Stimming.

Occupational health and safety is the other aspect to Mr. Stimming’s role. Industry-wide, Mr. Stimming is the chair of the risk-management committee for the CWSAA.

Steve Paccagnan President and CEO of Panorama Mountain Resort Mountain Resort congratulates Ryan Stimming .

Photo submitted As an example of his work in this area, this past year, ski resorts looked at the rise of fentanyl use and were concerned about the possibility of it showing up at ski resorts. Mr. Stimming helped co-ordinate for ski resorts to have first responders trained on the naloxone kits.

“Thankfully at the spring conference when we opened up to the floor and asked if anyone had any incidents with fentanyl and kits used, nobody spoke up,”he shared.

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Let’s celebrate the Columbia Valley!

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Submitted by Greenways Trail Alliance The Columbia Valley is a special place, an amazing area to live, work, and visit and it’s time we celebrated that. In the spirit of Canada’s 150th, the Greenways Trail Alliance, Kicking Horse Coffee, and Arrowhead Brewery are hosting Celebrate (a summer festival), a community oriented afternoon of fun, games, music and food designed to bring us all a little closer. The event is set for Saturday, July 29th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mount Nelson Athletic Park, and is open to everyone. Celebrate is a fundraising event supporting the Westside Legacy Trail.

Celebrate is full of fun — one of the activities will be a hilariously rowdy tournament of bumper ball, with teams of seven jumping into large inflatable balls and competing in a fast-paced game of soccer.

Contact is encouraged — as players attempt to kick the ball between the posts, oncoming opponents are organizing themselves to bump them off course! Corporate teams will kick off the event in a series of matches with free-for-all unstructured play for all ages happening after.

We’ll have a dunk tank set up, with wellknown dunkees lined up throughout the day. Ever wanted to get your boss, your teacher, your favorite politician, or even your spouse soaking wet? Here’s your chance.

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Radium Coffee House is now under new ownership and has been renamed Bighorn Cafe. Carlene Campbell, the new owner, was looking for business opportunities in the valley to move here permanently, in a change from her lifestyle in corporate Calgary.

“I always liked the Radium Coffee House as I was a customer for over 14 years,” said Ms. Campbell. “I approached the business owner in the fall of 2016 about the business and the result was me purchasing it from her and subsequently doing a major renovation, which includes all new Italian coffee equipment to make great coffee and new equipment to enhance all the baked goods.”

The cafe is a totally new and unique coffee house.

“I have re-imagined the whole thing – free Wifi, charging stations, and plenty of open space to enjoy a quiet writing session, or get some office work done while on vacation, or if you just need a moment to yourself with a great cup of coffee,” said Ms. Campbell. “Whichever it is, the open-concept café and friendly staff will welcome you with a warm smile.” Ms. Campbell is particularly proud of the café’s custom hand-made Douglas Fir live edge tables.

So far Ms. Campbell has been very thankful for the community support she has received in setting up

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the new space. “Thank you to Paul Denchuk and Craig Goldie and all the local trades and organizations that helped complete a large renovation in 10 days,” she said, adding “and the interior design and technical team of Morley J. Winnick and Susan Lamb who help placed my ideas on paper for everyone to deliver to.”

Future plans for Bighorn Cafe include bringing in local products from a retail side to complement coffee and tea, enhance baked goods for deserts and bread, redesign the patio, and continue to create a great environment for everyone to enjoy. “My hope is to make the cafe a destination for locals, and tourists to enjoy.”

For more information, see their Facebook page.

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ALL THE FUNDRAISER SUPPORTERS: For EVERY FAMILY of the daycare, their friends, neighbors, aunts, uncles, grandmas and grandpas who supported our many fundraisers. Non-Profit by Nature finding the Grants out there for us (Duncan Whittick), Candyland for having our Donation Jar (Monique), Horsethief Creek Pub & Eatery (Give Back Sundays), Radium Bottle Depot, Little Caesars Pizza, Scheffer’s Food Inc, Kicking Horse Coffee, Valley Foods, Shannon Root (Winter Fair),Verna Letcher (Craft and Collectibles), Home Hardware’s B.Q., Ladies Hockey (Wanda Wolfe and Team), Bailey Yeats (Donation), Vendor Blender, Greens Your Colour ( Mylene Lefebu ), Tracy Flynn (Donation), Chris and Michelle Joy (Donation), Rosemary Oaks (Donation), On Line Gift Cards, Movie in the Park, Family Fun Dance.

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area and are invested in ensuring that the Valley has the best offerings possible, in conjunction with other local businesses.” The event is open to any male The Annual East Kootenay Senior Men’s Tour- over the age of 55. Approximately 100 golfers are nament is the East Kootenay qualifier for the B.C. expected to participate this year. And according to Senior Men’s Championship. This year it is tak- Ms. Dick, both of the resort’s courses are in increding place at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort’s Riv- ible condition. erside and Mountainside golf courses on Sunday, Jeremy Johnson, FHSR’s head professional and June 11th and Monday, June 12th. Fairmont Hot co-ordinator for the tournament is excited to have Springs Resort has hosted this event in the past, the the tournament back after hosting it for the first last time being for the 44th annual which took place time in 2011. “It was very successful in 2011 and in 2011. we had over 100 golfers,” he said. “We hope that it’s “Hosting these types of events is important for equally as successful this year.”

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Good times for a good cause

by Sheila Tutty President, Columbia Valley Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society One of the good things about spring — other than the departure of all that snow and cold — is that it is time to celebrate your good friends at the Best Friends’ Bash on Sunday, May 28th at the Black Forest Steak & Schnitzel Haus.

This is an event you don’t want to miss. A fabulous three-course dinner, awesome items to bid on at our live and silent auction, and of course, an evening out with your besties awaits you.

Every year, the collection of auction items is amazing, and this year is no different.

Some of the great items we have are a four-hour canoe rental for two people from Columbia River Paddle; golf passes at Copper Point, Fairmont, Radium, Spur Valley and Windermere; accommodation package from Fairmont Mountainside Villas and High Country Properties; half day paddling for six people from Nipika; a framer nail gun from RONA; gift basket

from Fusion Spa; necklace and bracelet from Bliss Beads; gift basket of distilled liquor from Taynton Bay Spirits; Tim Hortons Brier jacket from Travel World; a 24 foot by 18 foot (seven metre by five metre) sandblasted sign from Sign Artists; Stolen Church print from Bob and Lisa Ede; plus tons more including gift certificates from around the valley.

One of the items that creates excitement every year is the five-course dinner that Rod and Christine Turnbull provide with wine accompaniment from Frank and Nan Jones. These four have been offering up this fabulous evening for a number of years, but I hear 2017 is their swan song. You have to attend the evening in order to bid on it, so get your ticket soon.

If you wish to donate an item or service to our auction, we would gratefully accept it.

The Best Friends’ Bash is a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS).

I have been asked many times over the years, if the money we raise stays in the valley.

Let me tell you that the Canadian

BEST FRIENDS BASH- Avenue co-owners France Andestad and her sister Lisa Schulz along with a group of their friends were the lucky recipients of the 5-course dinner which is up for auction again this year. You have to be there to bid on items, so get your ticket soon, available at Avenue, downtown Invermere.

Cancer Society provided $700,000 in fi- know of someone who has had cancer or nancial aid to cancer patients in the Co- is now going through it. lumbia Valley from 2010 to 2015. That is So we need to raise funds to help those we love — family and best friends. a lot of assistance to those in need.

Tickets are $45 per person or $80 And with our fundraising, we can choose what area we want the money to per couple and are available at Avenue in go to, and we direct the funds we raise downtown Invermere.

Come on out and join us for a great to provide financial aid for those going through cancer. And let’s face it, we all time. See you there!

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By Lorene Keitch Pioneer staff They collect the money in quarters and loonies, but it adds up to an extraordinary sum.

The Invermere Health Care Auxiliary Society (IHCAS) raises almost all its funds through the thrift store in downtown Invermere. Through shirts and shoes, knickknacks and bric-a-brac, IHCAS has just given away another $75,000, this time to three different organizations tasked with safety and care.

The Panorama Fire Department, Stars Air Ambulance and Columbia Valley Search and Rescue received $25,000 each.

Steve Talsma, Columbia Valley Search and Rescue manager, says their donation will go towards rope rescue and mountain rescue equipment.

“We’ve come up with a project to improve our capability and upgrade our equipment, totalling roughly $100,000.

This is going to go a long ways to help,” says Mr. Talsma. “They’ve been really good to us and we are very appreciative

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Martin Caldwell is the deputy fire chief for the Columbia Valley Rural Fire Rescue Services. He explains their funding will cover some new swift water rescue dry suits, life jackets and safety gear. It also includes a new pontoon cataraft and a kit for sending lines across the river.

“These rescue programs are funded completely by donations so we’re very appreciative to the auxiliary,” says Mr. Caldwell. “This will help keep our volunteers safe and hopefully save some lives.”

Last year IHCAS donated more than $177,000. This year, they’ve committed to $250,000 to a number of different organizations.

Each year, Interior Health gives IHCAS a wish list in the areas of community health, Columbia House or the Invermere hospital. The auxiliary members vote on the wish list and donate accordingly. This year, IHCAS is committing $169,000, $72,000 of that for a new portable X-ray machine.

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Boating with Care

... EK Senior from page 26 tournament will be $119 ($79 for Fairmont Hot Springs Resort members).

“Tee times start at 1 p.m. at Riverside on June 11th. Join us for an evening shootout at Creekside Par Three after your round at Riverside – this is a fun event which gives the competitors a chance to socialize with each other,” said Ms. Dick. On Monday, the shotgun start at Mountainside is set for 9 a.m., followed by the lunch and prizes at Mountainside Grille. The entrance fee includes a $10 food and beverage voucher to use at Dapper’s Landing Restaurant at Riverside or Mountainside Grille.

The resort is also offering a $99 room rate at the lodge for the weekend ... ‘Panorama’ from page 24 Christopher Nicolson, president and chief executive officer of CWSAA, said Mr. Stimming and the other two award recipients were chosen from a lengthy list of worthy candidates.

“The depth of the nominations made for difficult decisions, and it is a sure testament to the strength and

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Fairmont Hot Spring’s Riverside golf course for any tournament participants. This year’s B.C. Senior Men’s Championship is taking place at Powell River’s Myrtle Point Golf Club at the end of July.

For more information and registration, please contact Paul Neilson at p.neilson@shaw.ca. character of the ski industry,” said Mr. Nicolson.

The CWSAA is a not-for-profit trade association that represents the ski areas of western Canada. Their spring conference was held this year at Chateau Lake Louise at the end of April and was attended by more than 500 ski industry professionals.

Summer is on its way and a lot of people are already out on the water enjoying our stunning lakes and rivers in the myriad ways we love to travel, sightsee and play.

This year we need to be aware of the new federal boating regulations in the Columbia River valley between Fairmont Hot Springs and Donald, most of which is designated as the Columbia Wetlands Wildlife Management Area (CWWMA).

On the main channel of the river, motorized vessels are limited to 20 horsepower (15 kilowatts) or less. No towing of any kind is permitted.

All side channels and sloughs are off limits to motorized water craft.

These restrictions do not apply to Columbia and Windermere Lakes.

Even more important is an understanding that the regulations are in place to help protect a unique complex of habitats which hosts numerous species of

aquatic and terrestrial plants and animals.

Along the Pacific Flyway stretching from South America to the Arctic Ocean, migrating birds encounter many regions of lost and degraded habitat on their journey. The Columbia Wetlands are one of the largest remaining intact wetlands on that route, and are of critical importance to migratory birds for feeding and resting.

A rich assemblage of resident wildlife depends on these areas as well. Nesting season is from April through to July during which time avian parents need all the help they can get to successfully raise their young. Boaters in canoes and kayaks can also startle nesting birds and young broods, causing them to be separated from adults and more vulnerable to predators.

Please do your part while boating by slowing down, give wildlife space, and be respectful of the Columbia River and wetlands. Help out further by reporting observed violations of fisheries, wildlife or environmental protection laws to B.C. Conservation Officers at 1-877-952-7277.

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Saturday June 3 This will be the 28th Annual Lions Golf Fun Day at Coy’s, Saturday June 3rd. This event is sponsored by Coy’s and most of our Valley Businesses with the proceeds this year going to the Westside Legacy Trail.

This is a fun day and if you have never played Coy’s, it is not your typical Par 3/4.

Come and enjoy this tricky little course, BBQ Beef dinner prepared by Coy’s, silent auction, music, drinks and prizes.

There are two shotgun starts, 12:00 and 2:30 and the groupings are of eight. Join others or bring your own eight. Dinner will be served at 5:00. Tickets are on sale at Coy’s. !

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New sales manager at True Key

By James Rose Special to The Pioneer True Key Hotels & Resorts (True Key) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dayle St. Dennis as sales manager. True Key, which manages Radiumbased Bighorn Meadows Resort and other hotels and resorts in B.C., was established in 2010 and since that time has grown fast and developed the resources and expertise to strategically market resorts and manage daily operations.

Ms. St. Dennis brings to the True Key team a breadth and depth of sales experience in the hotel industry. Over a career of 18 years in the industry she has held a variety of high-level sales positions with accommodators who have properties across Canada. In her new role, Dayle’s main responsibility with True Key is driving rental revenue through guest accommodation sales as well as meeting room rental at all properties.

“I am proud to be representing these quality vacation resorts and I’m truly looking forward to spending time in Radium Hot Springs and learning more about the

Dayle St. Dennis people, as well as enjoying the great outdoor activities available year round,” said Ms. St. Dennis.

Her passion for travel and sales are key ingredients for her role with True Key. “Dayle’s extensive experience in sales along with her vast network and knowledge of the hospitality industry will be a valuable asset to the continued success of the properties we manage,” said Michael Anderson, president of True Key. “We are excited to welcome her to our team.”

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...‘Fundraising’ from 28 Since 2001 alone, the IHCAS has donated more than $1,600,000 to initiatives throughout the Columbia Valley.

“Our mandate is to raise funds through the operation of the thrift store to aid in the care, comfort, health and safety of our valley,” said Marion Labrie, IHCAS treasurer.

The IHCAS has approximately 140 members and volunteers. Volunteers come in seven days a week, with some spending a few hours and some up to 20 hours per week. And now, the IHCAS has its first paid employee.

Starting just a couple weeks ago, Francois Aubin is the new operations manager and will be taking on duties that are currently stretching volunteer times to their limit.

“The executive found their duties as well as overseeing the thrift store was overwhelming, so the members voted to hire someone to take the load off,” explained Ms. Labrie.

The IHCAS Executive and volunteers are grateful for all the donations that pour in, but want to take the opportunity to remind people to donate only clean, usable items.

“Something dropped off clean is such a blessing,” shares volunteer Debbie Nichol.

For more information, call 250-342-5552. ... ‘Effusion’from page 17 And when not in her studio, Ms. Cuell reconnects with nature by spending time outdoors with her family. Said the artist: “Whether I’m casting glass, or communing with the great outdoors in any other way, I never feel like I’m working, and that’s an awesome feeling to have.”

So, this weekend, why not drop by Effusion and meet these two artistic alchemists.

Verne will be showing new work while painting live, tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, while new pieces by Heather will also be on display. To see more of both their work, please visit Effusion at: www.effusionartgallery.com.

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During the Akisqnuk First Nation Cultural Welcome Thursday, May 11th, some of the community youth came and performed various traditional style dance.

During the history walk at K2 Ranch, participants were taken through different buildings on the property and were told the history of each building including: homesteads, barns, and blacksmith shops. Wayne DeBoice (top right) stands overlooking the property from inside the barn. Photos by Nikki Fredrikson

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May 19, 2017

The 21st annual Wings over the Rockies festival, which took place May 8th-14th across the valley, featured presentations,interpretive walks, and more. Festival-goers were treated to spectacular views of the Columbia wetlands while canoeing and kayaking with experienced guiders. Jami Scheffer and keynote speaker Danny Catt (at right)at the Gala Event, held at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Saturday, May 13th. Photos by Katie Watt. Bottom left: Paddleboard enthusiasts took to Lake Windermere last Saturday, May 13th as part of the festival. Photo by Nikki Fredrikson. Bottom right: Father and son Walter and Paul Benstead enjoy the joy and beauty of the outing in the valley. Submitted Paul Benstead.

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Students mark drains as a reminder into Lake Windermere.

Anything that falls into If you’ve been in these drains — trash, oil, downtown Invermere the soap, gravel, etc. — ends last couple of weeks, you up polluting our water. So might have seen some new if you see a drain with a yelimages by the stormwater low fish painted beside it, drains. These yellow fish please take action to prewere recently painted by vent water pollution.

J.A. Laird’s Grade 4/5 class The District of Inveras an Earth Day project mere (DOI) supported to help spread awareness the class project, providing about protecting our waterways. painting supplies and a map identifyThe class has been investigating the ing stormwater drains in town. Usually impact of their lifestyles—energy, waste rectangular, stormwater drains carry runand consumption—to discover how their off into our waterways, while the round everyday actions affect the health of the manholes are access points to sewers and planet and how they can be agents of underground utilities. The DOI noted positive change. After spending 24 weeks that many areas in Invermere utilize with Wildsight’s Beyond Recycling pro- open ditches instead of drains, which gram, the students had an opportunity to also raises concern about water pollutake positive action tion. There are also in our community, many storm drains in and they chose to town leading straight participate in Trout to groundwater — so Unlimited’s Yellow keep your eyes open Fish Road initiative. for blue tap symbols With Yellow Fish in the future.

Road, volunteers Wildsight gratepaint bright yellow fully acknowledges fish silhouettes and the financial support the words “rain only” of the Columbia Babeside storm drains sin Trust, Fortis BC, that lead directly to Natural Sciences and rivers and lakes withEngineering Research out being treated.

Council, BC GamIn downtown Ining Commission, TD vermere, J.A. Laird’s LEADS TO THE LAKE — Students Friends of the EnviGrade 4/5 class from J.A. Laird marked 20 drains in ronment, and WC marked 20 drains downtown Invermere that flow straight Kitchen Foundation which flow straight into Lake Windermere. Photos submitted for Beyond Recycling.

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The Management Plan consists of a summary of the TFL along with the Timber Supply Review Analysis report and Data Package with a reference to the other guiding legislation (i.e Forest Stewardship Plans, Sustainable Forest Management Plans and other Higher Level Plans). This information is provided to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations to set a new Annual Allowable Cut for the TFL. All interested parties are invited to view and comment on the DraftTimber Supply Analysis Information Package for MP 10, from May 19, 2017 through to July 18, 2017. Viewing appointments can be arranged by calling our office at (250) 426-9252, or by visiting http:// www.canfor.com/responsibility/forest-management/plans (Under Kootenay Region).

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Public invited to Year-end Recital for Local Dance Troupe

By Pioneer staff United Dance will be showcasing the talented dancers in its company at the year-end recital next Friday, May 26th.

The recital, called “Finish Line”, ends the dance season for a group of talented and hard-working local artists.

“Now that competition season is over, preparations for our year-end show are in full force,” writes United Dance co-owners Melyssa Hecher and Meesh Jensen.

“Our dancers are continuing their training for the next two weeks and on behalf of United Dance, we are all incredibly excited and humbled to show the town of Invermere our years’ worth of work.”

The recital follows on the heels of United Dance’s last competition of the season they attended in Calgary.

The troupe took home 29 gold and 20 silver medals and five choreography awards. They won nine first place awards and seven awards for both second and third place.

“It’s safe to say our dancers are extremely excited with the outcome and extremely motivated for future seasons to come,” write the co-owners.

Dancers also attended competitions in Vernon and Lethbridge this year. In Vernon they achieved 10 gold and 37 silver medals, one choreography award, two special achievements as well as one second place award.

United Dance hosts a year-end recital Friday, May 26th.

Angela Miller photo.

In Lethbridge, United Dance won 18 high silver medals and one silver, 21 gold and 7 high gold, 10 outstanding awards, four most promising awards and seven choreography awards. Also in Lethbridge, two hip hop numbers made it into the dance-off, placing fifth overall in the junior category and third overall in the intermedi-

ate category.

Tickets for “Finish Line” are $10, cash only, available at Inside Edge. The year-end performance takes place at David Thompson Secondary School Friday, May 26th at 7 p.m. For more information about United Dance, see www.unitedancebc.com.

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Pioneer Classifieds

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

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GARAGE SALES

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Mohan, Victor

MULTY-FAMILY MOVING SALE Friday May 19th, 11 - 6 p.m., Saturday May 20th, 8 - 3 p.m. Asst. power Tools/saw blades, Upright Freezer, Kitchen/household items, Patio Swing, NEW: Bedding/Pillows, Maple Cabinets, Lighting/fixtures, Wall Bed/Mechanism, Stereo speakers, Coolers, BBQ Griller, Gas/ Propane Viking Cooktop, Assorted Mattresses/Box Springs, Stained/ Glass Panes, NEW MENS/LADIES GOLF CLOTHES, Rolls stucco wire, Chain Saw, Wine Corker/equipment and tons more. 474 Lakeview Rd, just off Athalmer Rd. Acreage on the Hill (Deere Ridge).

Yard Sale: Some Antiques. Mantyka’s, corner Main and Wells St. in Wilmer.

Sat May 20th, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Estate Sale: 5322 Ben Hynes Loop, Harrogate. Sat. May 20th, Sun. May 21st, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Something for everyone.

Kinsmen Annual Garage Sale Sat. May 27th. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. RDEK/BC Hydro Parking Lot at X-Roads. Table Rentals: Contact Trevor at 250-3424702.

Moving Sale on Saturday May 20th and Sunday May 21st from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4966 Luxor Creek Road, Spur Valley Subdivision. Many antiques, collectibles, miscellaneous furniture, old Avon bottles, tools, and a variety of miscellaneous items.

Annual Dutch Creek Multi-family Garage Sale. Leather chair and ottoman. Household and craft items, garden tools and much more. Sat. May 20th, 9 a.m. - 12 noon.

April 6th, 1960 – May 5th, 2017

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Vic in Cranbrook hospital after a lengthy illness.

Vic was born in Vancouver BC and moved to Invermere with his family in the summer of 1967.

He loved the outdoors, played baseball hockey, and skied. He loved fishing and camping playing his guitar and violin. Vic is survived by his mom Annette (Frank). Invermere Sister Deborah (Naomi, Desiree of England, Shonagh, Miranda, and Morgan all of Surrey).

Brothers Ian and Darran of Invermere, (Ashley, Chassity and Stanley) of Dawson Creek.

We will miss his kind and gentle nature. Have a great time up there and catch us a big one.

No service by request

ADRIANA LAINE (nee Bertoia) 1944 ~ 2017

^] Adriana Laine (nee Bertoia) passed away in the Invermere District Hospital on May 11, 2017 after experiencing complications due to heart failure. She was born on December 17, 1944 in San Lorenzo Italy to Severino and Beatrice Bertoia.

She was the baby of the family. When she was five years old she came across on the boat and turned six before she arrived in Canada.

Her family settled in Michel Natal until they moved to Cranbrook.

Adriana attended college in Lethbridge and when she returned to Cranbrook for work she met Dennis Laine in 1965 and married him in 1966. They welcomed Debbie into their family in 1972 and David in 1974. They moved from Cranbrook, to Golden, and then to Invermere making many friends along the way.

Adriana was a part of the Kinettes and Eastern Star. She worked with the Ministry of Highways for many years before she worked alongside Dennis in his accounting practice. When he sold his practice she opened Lakeview Daycare in Invermere and loved every child that went through her doors, many of them still being a part of the family.

She was predeceased by her parents, her eldest sister Gemma Agostinis, and her husband Dennis of 49 years in 2015. She is survived by her brothers Louie and Fonso Bertoia, her sister Itala Marchi, her son David, her daughter Debbie Twomey, son-in-law Christian, and granddaughters Grace and April.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Olmesdahl who always treated our Mom with the utmost respect and showed genuine care and concern for her. To the nurses at the hospital, thank you for providing our Mom with the best care possible in her last days. It meant the world to us. A service was held at the Catholic Church in Invermere on May 18, 2017.

Moving Sale: Some things must go: Filing cabinet, electric fireplace, household items, patio furniture and more. Fri. May 19th, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Sat. May 20th 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sun. May 21st 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 1119 10th St. Invermere.

Sat. May 20th 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 722 9th Ave. Multi-family. 40% off Shuzi health jewelry. Bike, furniture, market display items, 600 watt power box, linens, antiques, ladies size 16/XL.

Moving Sale Sat. May 20th, 9 a.m.

- 4 p.m. 6964 Columbia Ridge Dr., Columbia Ridge Estates, Fairmont.

Downsizing Sale: Kitchen, household, yard items, Alto-Sax. Sat. May 20th 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 1759 Windermere Loop Rd. Garage Sale, Sunday, May 21st, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Moving Sale, furniture, household items, wind surfer, headboards, dressers and much more. 1505 10 Ave. Invermere.

Moving Sale May 20th 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. May 21st 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

4898 Ridge Rd. Radium. Antique white pine dining table with six chairs, orange/red couch and arm chair, two red plastic deck chairs, Samsung TV and sound bar, leather arm chair, old roll top desk excellent condition, wall mounted display case, just wood book shelf and more. 1-604-307-0558.

Sunday May 21st, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. No early birds please. Miscellaneous household items, 4719 Wood Lane, Windermere.

Garage/Yard Sale May 20th 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Fairmont Community Den, 5003 Hot Springs Rd.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Moving Sale May 20th 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., wood working tools, misc. stuff. Weather permitting. 111-7th Ave. across from United Church. No early birds please.

Yard sale, Saturday May 20th 9 a.m.

- 4 p.m. 1136 Hilltop Road. Kids clothes (lots of girls 7/8) and books, household items and much more.

No early birds please!

Garage sale at the Invermere Legion. Saturday, May 27th, 9 am to 2 pm. For tables call Elizabeth at 250-688-0640.

CHEERS & JEERS

CONGRATULATIONS

to long-time residents, Gerry and Betty Hope, who will be celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary on May 18th.

CHEERS & JEERS

Cheers to Deb Fischer with the Cheers to the Windermere Valley Metis Association for dancing the Museum for helping to design our broom dance with the children history challenge and to Alison of J.A. Laird all day long at our Brown and Willa Love for executing Amazing Day. Super fun to see such an interesting and fun event all those kids dancing away and for the Students of J.A. Laird at their CHEERS &Amazing JEERSDay. having a blast.

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SALE

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12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

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Deck Storage, Unit 56 (Athalmer)

Next to the Courthouse (Invermere)

Proceeds will go towards sponsoring Rotary projects.

Many thanks for your support!

Cheers to the DOI for donating the fees to the CPR Lodge and approving our special event permit for the Amazing Day and to Rory for supplying us with a fantastic map!

Cheers to all the teachers of J.A. Laird who donated their faces for fundraising for our school garden and all the students that went out and got pledges. Together you raised over $3000 for our garden!

Cheers to Herb Weller to once again giving of his time to encourage climbing, fitness and being outdoors. What a great ropes course you set up and ran with our kids at the Amazing Day. Fantastic Zipline too Mr. D. Cheers to the District of Invermere for deepening the boat launch at Pete’s Marina for local and tourist power boaters.

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CHEERS & JEERS

STORAGE

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MISC. FOR SALE

SERVICES

HELP WANTED

Very big JEERS to the “menu manager” (the valley’s finest) who refused to honour what they had listed on their menu - online, when to arrive in restaurant and find out that was an old menu. then having her doubt me and have me pull the “evidence” up on my phone to show her as “she had her doubts” all while raising her voice. For being Mother’s Day, a special dayI’m embarrassed I had chosen this restaurant as the place to celebrate mom and dine. Never again, God bless you.

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

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.

COW MANURE, well aged, $120 per pick up load. Phone Elkhorn Ranch 250-342-1268.

Starting June 1st book your Panorama cleaning with Resort Fresh Cleaners: resortfreshcleaners@gmail.com.

Fire’d Up Breakfast and Burgers in Radium is now looking for summer staff. Must be available for day and night shifts as well as weekends.

Drop resume off at the restaurant or email melpot@telus.net.

Cheers to Peppi’s Pizza for bringing pizza to the hospital Sunday night!

A wonderful surprise on a long night shift.

Jeers to all of the visual pollution from the prolific election signs.

They’re all recyclable, right?

Constituents should be putting their money where their mouths are, instead of into a Leonidas’ population of chloroplast. One can only hope that the debris fields are de-cluttered immediately postelection. Go team Nature!

LOST AND FOUND Lost: Women’s prescription sunglasses. Black clam shell case.

If you found them please call Cindy 403-912-1410. Lost between Valley Foods and Windermere Community Centre May 6th.

AUTO FINANCING DON’T PAY TOO MUCH ON YOUR NEXT AUTO LOAN! Let us help save you money.

Call Aaron at 1-778-517-8101

cranbrookautoloans.com

OFFICE SPACE Radium Hot Springs office space for lease, starting at $600/mo including utilities. 1-403-5599625.

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.

FOR RENT 700 sq. ft. , $400/mo + GST, Utilities, D.D. Unit behind Dry Cleaners. FOR RENT 990 sq. ft. - Reception area + three offices. $600/mo + GST, utilities, D.D. By Back Door Wine Cellar. Call 250-342-6790 for both. Available immediately.

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

Kitchenettes available. Call 250347-9915.

Windermere, bright, 2-bdrm, lower unit in quiet 4-plex with beautiful views, large yard area, separate parking + entrance, W/D included, N/P, $725/mo + electricity +D.D. Available July 1st to mature, responsible tenants. References required, call/text: 587-224-3132.

Invermere: Bright 2-bdrm basement suite available June 1st. Close to downtown, W/D, N/S, $650/mo + utilities. Call/text Grant 403-493-1245.

STORAGE

HOUSE FOR RENT

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

Newer 1300 sq. ft., 2-bdrm, 2 bath, on secured Windermere acreage, with under drive garage. available June 1st. $1250/mo. Call Mark (403) 519-0252.

Radium The Peaks Complex, Birch (316). Loft unit 1450 sq. ft. living, dining, 2-bdrm, 3-washrooms.

Kitchen with all appliances + microwave/dishwasher. Laundry room with washer/dryer. Propane fireplace, heating, A/C, curtains/ blinds. One parking space/storage in the U/G parkade. Utilities include propane and electrical. Facility has an outdoor pool, hot tub and indoor hot tub. 2 balconies, 2700 of spectacular views. One Pet allowed at $75/mo. No partiers please. Call Jeff Owen 403-660-2120. $1375/ mo, utilities included.

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE 0.42 acre undeveloped treed lot on Nelles Crescent, Windermere. 403616-9659.

MOBILE HOME For Sale 3-bdrm Mobile Home.

Williams Trailer Park. $45,000.

Phone 778-526-4868 or 250-4864007.

PROPERTY FOR SALE 11 Acres, lot 27A plan NEP 1232 District Lot 375. $200K. Contact: Carlsondonna@hotmail.com.

FIREWOOD Support Rockies Hockey firewood.

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

MISC. FOR SALE Handy cap platform electric lift. 7.5’ screw drive with safety rails in new condition, $1500 O.B.O. Located in Columere Park B.C. 403-819-9010.

Deluxe Aqua Marina boat, 9’ 11” x 4’ 11” (277 x 150 cm) Aludeck Jear 2016, new price $999.99 + tax, never used + E-motor + Deep cicl. battery, sale price $750 firm. 250348-2431.

Home is done lots left over, all new including: Window flashing, J-Trim Joist Hangers, Sheathing Clips, Galvanized Nails, Cement Board Siding (approx. 50 pieces), Cement Board Shakes (approx. 20 pieces), Exterior Wood Grained Trim (1x6x16’, 1x7, 1x10),Treated Lumber (1x3x12’, 1x6x16’, 2x4x8 brown treated), MDF Moulding, 4 rolls landscape fabric. Call Don at 403-818-1070.

Hay for Sale: Small squares, 50 - 60 lbs. $5.50/bale. Edgewater 250347-9001.

Large Three seater boating Tube for sale, $75.00 Perfect for smaller children. Call 250-342-3766 or email dave@dack.ca. Invermere location.

BOATS FOR SALE Boat: 2008 Crownline 19SS 19 ft. with 4.3 litre Mercury inboard with only 56 hours. Ski tower and sun awning. Perfect condition and fully serviced. With trailer Heritage Model and size CB19SLD-39 19.

Asking $22,500. Call 1-403-3908755.

1995 Chaparral 1830SS, immaculate condition, 4.3L MerCruiser, 185HP, 283 engine hours, stored in boathouse, $12,500, email jim2017@shaw.ca for photos and more details.

12’ Alumacraft fishing boat with 6 HP, Evinrude, Calkins trailer, with extras. $2200 firm. 778-526-5266.

SERVICES Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning.

Environmentally friendly products.

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

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

250-342-5749.

SOLÉ DECOR N’ MORE Custom Blinds/drapery/upholstery/flooring. Hunter Douglas, Shade-O-Matic. Serving Calgary/ Columbia Valley. Blind/fabic sale 60% off.. Contact Brenda 403-8618782, soledecor@shaw.ca, www.

Studio222calgary.com.

B.B.’s Home Care Services: Residential cleaning, spring/yard clean up, house checks, handyman services. One call does it all! 250688-2897 or 403-861-8782.

Residential House Cleaning - I’m new to the Valley and have over 30 years experience. No contracts required. Happy to provide you with a WELL CLEANED HOME. Contact 403-464-2043

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

The Black Forest is looking for full time kitchen help. Call, email or drop off resume. 250-342-9417, careers@ blackforestrestaurant.com.

Radium Subway is seeking F/T or P/T positions. Drop off resumes at the Radium Subway.

Helna’s Stube is looking for P/T dishwasher and kitchen help.

Email resume to mail@helnas.com or call 250-347-0047.

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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.

Fuze Food and Smoothies is currently hiring Summer employment.

Full time/Part time Seasonal hours. Pizza, and Line cooks with experience. Nighttime dishwasher/ prep. Wages Starting at $13 plus free food and great tips. Fun, fast paced, exciting working environment. Drop off resume at Fuze.

Strands Old House Restaurant is accepting applications for a Saucer Sous Chef, three to five years experience in casual fine dining preferred. Evenings and weekends. Servers F/T or P/T, experience in casual fine dinning an asset. Apply to Tony Wood at tony@strandsrestaurant.com or 250-342-6344.

Funtasia Fun Park in Fairmont Hot Springs is hiring a student for Customer Service/Clubhouse Coordinator position. F/T available for post secondary student, currently enrolled and going back to school this fall. $13.50/hr + bonus, email or drop off resume funtasia@shaw.ca, 250-345-4511.

SECURITY GUARDS REQUIRED. Valley Hawk Security has positions available from May long weekend to Sept. long weekend. Day/ night shifts available. Must have BC Security Guard Licence. Email resume to valleyhawksecurity@ shaw.ca or call 250-688-4295 for more info.

The Cedar Motel in Radium is seeking P/T Housekeepers for mid-May to the end of Sept.

Experience is an asset but will train a suitable candidate. Willing to work weekends, hardworking individuals who pay attention to detail. Contact Ed or Astrid Furger 250-347-9463.

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.

The Old Salzburg Restaurant is now accepting applications for both front end and kitchen summer position. Please drop of resumes at restaurant or call 250-347-6553 ask for Scott or Ashley.

KMZ Traffic Control is looking for two certified traffic control people for summer employment. 250-3421182.

Leo Burrito, Radium is looking for some heavy hitters to cook some mean burritos. Starting now. $14 - $20 per hour depending on experience + gratuity. Flexible hours.

Free meals. Free mini-golf. Fun times.

Summit resume to info@leoburrito. com or call 250-688-0561.

Dragonfy Discovery Centre is looking for a full time Early Childhood Educator for the summer. www.dragonflydiscoverycentre@gmail.com Skookum Inn is seeking a Prep cook required as soon as possible.

Competitive wages. Please call John 250-342-6293.

Guest services position available at our awesome, one-of-a-kind resort. Full-time seasonal. Must be able to work weekends and afternoon/evening shift. Please send resume to Radium Valley Vacation Resort by fax, 250-3479808 or email radval@shaw.ca.

Earthstone Mobile spa is looking for sporadic, part time massage therapists and estheticians to help out doing mobile services in Fairmont, Invermere, Radium and Canal Flats. I will pay 60%, please contact Winnie for further information. 250-688-2299.

The Birchwood Restaurant is currently looking for a dishwasher, line cook, hostess and waitress to join our dynamic team for the upcoming summer season.

Practical job knowledge an asset but will train. Wages depending on experience. Please email resumes to birchwoodinv@gmail.com or drop off resume.

Cantebury Inn of Downtown Invermere is looking for hardworking reliable housekeeping staff at our busy Motel. Pay starts at $15 - $18 for the right candidate.

Please contact Josh 250-342-6618.

Passion or interest for Beer, Wine and Spirits?

is accepting resumes.

In front of Canadian Tire

We are looking for great people to join our team. Supervisory and Sales Associate positions available.

We are looking for people who will: • Maintain a high level of customer service • Maintain a high level of product and service knowledge • Generate sales • Participate in merchandising and promotional activities • Ensure accuracy in all transactions, inventory, and procedures • Participate in all manners of store maintenance

• Stock shelves with product • Work in partnership with Store Managers and other employees to maximize store sales and in-store presence • Maintain a professional appearance, demeanor, and attitude at all times • Rate established based on position and experience

Experience in retail and/or hospitality would be an asset but not necessary.

We offer professional and personal growth through educational opportunities. If you are interested in working in a fun productive environment submit resume to: Jennifer McLennan invermereliquorstore@gmail.com or hand deliver to Invermere Liquor Store, Attn: Jennifer McLennan

Columbia Valley Youth Network The newly formed Columbia Valley Youth Network (CVYN) is looking for a dynamic leader with a proven track record in working with and for youth. With core funding from the Columbia Basin Trust, our goals are clear: We are committed to: • Discovering gaps and barriers to current youth engagement; • Promoting, developing and increasing local activities for youth; • Providing diverse opportunities through support, advocacy and collaboration for youth; • Enabling youth to engage more with each other and their community; • Supporting collaborations and partnerships amongst those who work and interact with youth.

The resultant program delivery will be based on local youth priorities, identified by youth for youth aged 12 – 18 years in the Columbia Valley.

Posting Title: Columbia Valley Youth Coordinator – Contract Position Reporting to: The Columbia Valley Youth Network Oversight Committee Location: The Communities within the Columbia Valley, (Spillimacheen – Canal Flats, BC) Compensation: $35,000- $39,000 based on experience (at 1300 hours July 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018) Note: This contract will entail a variable shift depending on need with some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities: The Coordinator will be responsible for the development and facilitation of a youth network within the Columbia Valley. The Coordinator will engage local youth in the development of priorities relating to the interests and needs of local youth between the ages of 12 and 18 years.

The Successful applicant will demonstrate the following: 1. Exceptional understanding of youth and youth issues; 2. Ability to work with, empower and inspire youth through exceptional engagement skills; 3. A strong ability to collaborate with multi sector, local communities, municipal government, local business and community stakeholders; 4. Skilled at needs/gaps analysis that leads to program/service delivery; 5. Program development and delivery; 6. Excellent communication skills – written, oral, presentations; 7. Administration skills & computer skills including MS Office suite; 8. Experience with budget management and financial recordkeeping; 9. Program/client recordkeeping- Program participation statistics and client information; 10. Experience with social media, marketing and promotion; 11. Strong ability to work independently; 12. Awareness of support services for youth.

Qualifications: The following certifications and qualifications will be viewed as an asset: • Post-secondary education or equivalent certification, relevant to working with youth and programming for youth; • Relevant experience managing programs and volunteers; • Standard First Aid & CPR ‘C’/AED or Equivalent; • Class 4 Drivers License preferred, minimum Class 5 required; • A combination of experience and education will be considered.

Interested applicants wishing to receive an information package on the Columbia Valley Youth Network and its goals and priorities can contact Pam Meunier 250-342-2019 or Pat Cope 250-688-0673.

Please forward applications to: CVYN@Familydynamix.ca Deadline for applications is Wednesday, May 24 at 5 p.m. MST Only those applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.

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Tony’s Greek Grill

In Fairmont

May 19, 2017

Fairmont Hot Springs

HELP WANTED SHORT ORDER GRILL COOK Experienced short order grill cook. Starting wage is $18-$25/hr depending on experience.

Call 250 345 6661 or email resume to tonysgreekgrill@gmail.com.

DQ Invermere is Hiring!

Kanata Invermere is hiring

Front Desk / PT Night Auditor

Kanata Invermere is hiring

Front Desk / PT Night Auditor

Be part of our team at the newly renovated Kanata. Offering: Competitive wages PLUS summer retention bonus regular reviews and benefits after 3 months. Requirements: Computer knowledge, strong work ethic, reliable transportation, availability for shift work and weekends.

Be part of our team at the newly renovated Kanata. Offering: Competitive wages PLUS summer retention bonus regular reviews and benefits after 3 months. Requirements: Computer knowledge, strong work ethic, reliable transportation, availability for shift work and weekends.

Please apply with resume to 8888 Arrow Rd. fax 250-342-8889 or email to invermere@bcminns.com

Please apply with resume to 8888 Arrow Rd. fax 250-342-8889 or email to invermere@bcminns.com

Front Counter Attendant • • • • • • •

Full-time and part-time Take orders in front and Drive Thru Prepare Ice Cream orders Serve food to customers General Cleaning All training provided Fun and flexible work environment

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Full-time and part-time Receive orders Prepare all food items Working the fryer Washing and preparing vegetables and salads General cleaning All training provided

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Must be able to work in a team environment Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and be able to multi task Advancement opportunities Wage to be determined based on experience

Kitchen Helper

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Must be able to work in a team environment Fun and flexible work environment Advancement opportunities Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and be able to multi task Wage to be determined based on experience

Apply in person at the DQ at 350 Laurier St., Invermere or by email dqinvermere@yahoo.ca

Service Advisor A.K.A. front seat driver

You pack some serious superhero skills, including organization, prioritization and systematization - to name a few. Listen up! This is for you!

We’re on the hunt for a Service Advisor (A.K.A Front Seat Driver) to join our growing team. Must possess a love for cars, human beings and planet earth. You will provide genuine service to customers in our clean, green and positive-vibe workshop. We offer top wages, awesome perks and benefits and a Monday to Friday workweek.

Must have a knack for technical concepts. Previous automotive experience preferred but not required.

Job details: www.cleanlineautomotive.com/careers Email resume: steph@cleanlineautomotive.com Application deadline: June 1, 2017

Myth: Change your ads all the time. Readers get tired of the same thing.

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

N E W S PA P E R

8, 1008 8th Ave. Invermere, B.C. Ph: (250) 341-6299 Fax: 1-855-377-0312

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911611 BC Ltd. O/A Tim Hortons 496 Highway 93/95, Invermere BC, V0A 1K2

Food Counter Attendant Full-time/Shift Work

Afternoon/Evening Shift, Weekends and Weekdays. $11.75/hour + medical/dental/group benefits

Apply via email: timhortons.invermere@gmail.com

Food Service Supervisors Hiring: Salary: $14 per hour Permanent Position; Full-Time, Part-Time Shift work; All Shifts, Day, Evening, Weekend Start: ASAP 6 positions available 1 to 2 years Experience Required No Education requirements

Sobeys Invermere is now accepting applications for the following positions:

Produce Clerk, full-time Produce Clerks, part-time Cashiers, part-time Courtesy Clerks, part-time Meat Clerk, part-time Must be available to work days, evenings and weekends. Please apply at customer service.

911611 BC Ltd. O/A Tim Hortons 496 Highway 93/95, Invermere BC, V0A 1K2 Food Service SuperviSor Permanent, Full-time, Part-time, Shift, Weekend, Day, Night, Evening $14.00 per hour • Start Date: ASAP # of Vacancies: 8 • Experience: 1-2 years Education: No Education Required

Job Duties: • Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of staff that prepare, portion and serve food; • Participate in assisting to establish methods to meet work schedules; maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage; • Train staff in job duties and sanitation and safety procedures; • Ensure that food and service meet quality control standards; • May participate in the selection of food service staff and assist in the development of policies, procedures and budgets; • Maintain company and corporate adherence to standards, procedures and programs, and as updated from time to time; • Assist in ensuring optimal employee coverage at all times and fills in as required for various areas during busy periods to maintain optimal customer service levels.

Job Duties: • Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of staff who prepare, portion and serve food; • Participate in assisting to establish methods to meet work schedules; maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage; • Train staff in job duties and sanitation and safety procedures; • Ensure that food and service meet quality control standards; • You may participate in the selection of food service staff and assist in the development of policies, procedures and budgets; • Maintain company and corporate adherence to standards, procedures and programs, and as updated from time to time; • Assist in ensuring optimal employee coverage at all times and fill in as required for various areas during busy periods to maintain optimal customer service levels.

How to Apply; email: dqinvermere@yahoo.ca in person or by mail @ 350 Laurier St., Invermere, BC V0A 1K7

or in person at 496 Highway 93/95 Invermere, BC

Benefits: Medical and Dental Please apply via email at timhortons.invermere@gmail.com

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

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

Glass Installer

GOLF GROUP

BC’s #1 Golf Destination

CAREER OPPORTUNTY Golf Course Mechanic

We are looking for a seasonal golf course mechanic who is committed to work in a friendly team environment with a positive can-do attitude. You will report directly to the Golf Course Superintendent.

Duties: Qualifications: • Diploma or certification in mechanics or experi• Repair and maintenance of golf course equipment, including electric golf carts; ence as a Turf Equipment mechanic; • Troubleshoot and diagnose diesel and gasoline • Experience with grinding and setup of both reel and rotary mowers is an asset; engines and electrical and hydraulic machines; • Maintain accurate maintenance and repair • Welding and fabrication skills is an asset. records; Compensation: • Reel setup and grinding (express dual grinder/ angle master bed knife grinder); • Seasonal with a start date as early as possible, • Welding and fabrication; may lead to year-round position; • Wage is negotiable depending on experience; • Assist with employee training on equipment safety; • Golf shop and restaurant discounts and golfing • Maintain a clean and organized shop. privileges.

Qualified applicants are invited to send their resume to:

(Full-time, 3-5 years experience)

Invermere Glass is seeking a full-time Journeyman Glazier or Glass Installer. The successful applicant must possess automotive glass installation skills; Residential installation including shower doors, mirrors and railings and sealed unit installation.

The applicant must possess good customer service skills and be able to deal with customers in a fast-paced environment.

If interested, please apply with a resume to the address below. #3, 109 Industrial #2, Invermere, B.C. 250-342-3659 Fax: 250-342-3620

www.invermereglass.ca

Vik Silgailis, Superintendent Phone: 250-347-6269 e-mail address: resortsuper@radiumresort.com

GOLF GROUP

BC’s #1 Golf Destination

CAREER OPPORTUNTY Food & Beverage Manager

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC POSITION AVAILABLE Wolfe Mining Inc. is a mining company located at Baymag Mines and Mount Brussilof in the Columbia Valley, our office is located in Radium Hot Springs. We require a Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our team; this is a full-time permanent position, with competitive wages, group benefits and RRSP program.

Our mine operates Monday-Friday with some overtime as needed.

Resumes with references to: wolfemininginc@telus.net or fax to 250-347-9096.

For further information please call 250-347-9263.

The Radium Golf Group (RGG) is seeking a Food and Beverage Manager for its operations at The Springs and Radium Courses in Radium BC. The Food and Beverage Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the two operations including management of the on-site restaurants, halfway house snack operation and on-course beverage carts. This position forms part of the Senior Management team of the group.

Responsibilities and Duties include, but are not limited to: • • • • • •

Oversee the Food and Beverage operations; Establish and implement appropriate controls over alcohol and food at both restaurants; Provide monthly reporting and analysis of results of operations; Hire and schedule staff as necessary to ensure proper function of all services; Appropriately market the operations, using agreed upon marketing channels, within the allocated marketing budget; Other ad hoc responsibilities and duties as required.

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Required Experience and Qualifications: • • • • •

Minimum 10 year’s directly related Food and Beverage experience; Excellent organizational, management, leadership, communication and problem solving skills; Experience with restaurant marketing would be an asset; Knowledge of Club Prophet would be an asset; Ability to handle conflicting deadlines and prioritize.

This is a contract position with a 5-month term. The contract may be extended to a full-time position depending on performance and company needs.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to employment@radiumgolf.ca. The deadline for submission is Monday May 22nd.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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It’s that time of year to talk ticks Submitted by Interior Health As the weather warms, people across Interior Health will be spending more time outdoors in tall grass or wooded areas and this means an increased chance of getting tick bites. Ticks are small bugs that feed on the blood of humans and animals and can sometimes transmit disease.

Ticks are most often found in tall grass and wooded areas, so covering up before you head outdoors and checking for ticks on yourself, your children, and your pets after being outdoors, are simple things that go a long way to prevent tick bites.

Ticks are common across Interior Health. The most common tick species in our region is the Wood Tick (Dermacentor andersoni), which is not known to carry the Lyme disease bacteria. The Wood Tick can carry other diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, although it is very rare. In addition, some ticks also have toxins that can cause tick paralysis, a condition resulting in temporary muscle weakness and paralysis until the tick is removed.

Less than one per cent of Ixodes ticks in B.C. carry Lyme disease. The tick species that carries Lyme disease (Ixodes pacificus or Ixodes angustus) is more common in the coastal areas of B.C., but may also be present in some areas within Interior Health. In addition to fever, headache, and muscle pain, people infected with Lyme disease will often develop a rash that looks like a “bull’s eye” target and expands from the site of the tick bite.

If you find a tick on yourself, a family member, or pet, wear gloves and gently remove it. Use needle-nose tweezers to gently grasp the tick close to the skin and pull the tick straight out without squeezing. After removal, clean the area with soap and water.

Try to save the tick in a sealed container with a cotton ball soaked in a bit of water and record the date of the bite. If you have concerns or need assistance removing a tick, please contact your family doctor or visit a walk-in medical clinic.

All tick bites should be cleaned, as infection can occur whenever there is a break in the skin. Most tick bites do not result in illness; however, it is important to watch for signs of tick-transmitted illnesses.

Signs of many tick-borne infections can be quite similar and include fever, head-

ache, muscle pain, and rash. Anyone who experiences a bull’s-eye rash or other symptoms should see a doctor as soon as possible.

If you saved the tick, bring it with you to your medical appointment. Ticks that are still alive can be tested for Lyme disease.

Additional precautions people can take to prevent illnesses from tick bites include: • Walking on cleared trails when in tall grass or wooded areas.

• Covering up by wearing a hat, long sleeves, and pants.

• Wearing light-coloured clothing to help spot ticks easily.

• Tucking pant legs into socks or boots.

• Applying insect repellent containing DEET on uncovered skin.

• Checking clothing and scalp (covered or not) when leaving an area where ticks may live - ask someone to help check hard to reach areas.

• Having a shower after returning from areas where ticks may live.

• Regularly checking household pets for ticks.

To reduce ticks from entering your home and yard, try these steps: • Keep your lawn short and remove any fallen leaves and weeds.

• Keep a buffer area such as wood-chip or gravel border between your lawn and wooded areas or stone walls. Any play equipment or play zones should be kept away from wooded areas.

• Trim tree branches to allow more sunlight in your yard.

• Keep wood piles and bird feeders away from the house.

• Widen and maintain trails on your property.

More information is available at: • Ticks and Lyme Disease – Interior Health: https://www.interiorhealth.ca/ YourEnvironment/CommunicableDiseaseControl/Pages/Ticks.aspx • HealthLink BC file: http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthfiles/hfile01.stm • Tick Talk – BC Centre for Disease Control : http://www.bccdc.ca/dis-cond/ a-z/_l/LymeDisease/ticktalk/ticktalkvideos/TickTalkVideoEnglish.htm

Artym’s Map Book giclée sales going well

By Lorene Keitch Pioneer Staff The Artym Gallery is selling beautifully recreated images of a painting by K. Neil Swanson as a fundraiser for the Westside Legacy Trail project.

Swanson’s Spirit of The Columbia — which graces the cover of the 2017 Columbia Valley Map Book — has been turned into a giclée, a printing process that impeccably recreates the original.

Gallery co-owner Grey Bradatsch said while the giclée technique has been around for awhile, “it just keeps improving and improving.”

Sales of the limited-edition giclées are going well, Mr. Bradatsch reported.

“We’ve got support right across the board, from locals to people out of province buying them,” he commented.

Many customers have purchased the prints for their own homes, or bought as gifts. To learn more about the Map Book Cover Project fundraiser, see page 64 of the Map Book.

The giclées are available for purchase at Artym Gallery, open Mondays to Saturdays 10-5:30 p.m. and Sundays 11-3 p.m. $100 of the $390 price goes to the trail project. Artym Gallery also has several gigclées from last year’s fundraiser available for sale, a piece by Alex Fong titled “So much to do”.

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May 19, 2017

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 45

FAITH

Bearing fruit is our promise

By Laura Hermakin Reverend Christ Church Trinity In nature, fruit is the result of a healthy plant producing what it was designed to produce. In baptism, bearing fruit is our promise to God as God equips us to fulfil this promise by giving us the holy Spirit. With Spirit’s help, and hopefully the Church, we learn to pray, to call upon God as our loving Creator, and to act in faith as we commit our lives to God. Fruit is meant to be a blessing in the world. Since creation, when God produced plants, fruit was meant to provide food for nourishment and seed for propagation of new vegetation. To help fruit grow, God provides water, sunshine, soil, and wind. To help us bear more fruit, God prunes us, trimming away those things that waste our energies, burden our spirits, and poison our attitudes. Each of us has special gifts for service, opportunities to show God’s love, and unique environments to serve, yet we’re all alike as we’re called by the same gospel to serve the same God. Spirit makes us one in the body of Christ that we call the Church. We’re not called to make disciples for ourselves, or for any particular church, or even for Church alone, but to make disciples for Christ and to pass the gospel from one generation to the next.

When Jesus was resurrected, he didn’t specify how the Church would look or who its pastors, evangelists, bishops, teachers, and apostles would be — he allowed us to make those decisions. The Church is constantly changing its shape in order to meet all people, cultures, governments and traditions it would touch.

While we all follow the gospel of love, it’s presented differently to everyone everywhere. As people of faith, we should know that it’s important that the Church isn’t tied to its traditions, but rather to God. When the Church gets stuck on traditions, and traditions become law unto themselves, we stop serving God and listening to Spirit.

Jesus told his followers, “I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit — fruit that will last.” The resurrection demonstrated that God was more powerful than anything humanity could imagine. It invites us to trust God and gives us something that the world wants desperately: hope. Hope that God is in control; hope that God loves us in spite of the way we treat one another; hope that God can change us into new people without having to change the circumstances in which we are living.

Good fruit is produced by God’s Spirit. The more we allow Spirit in our lives, the more this fruit is evident. We are the fruit of the resurrection — Christ’s fruit. And with God’s grace and power, we will show the world our God of love.

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, May 21st 10:30 a.m.

Worship And Life Instruction. Special Guest Speaker, Mr. Mike Schuster, with Compassion International.

“K.I.D.S.” Church, for children Ages 3-4 years: Kindergarten-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

Training Day The Columbia Valley Search and Rescue team was out on the weekend doing ground team training with seven new members of their team. The rescue team worked on a variety of drills including hover exits and entrances with the helicopter.

Photo by Nikki Fredrikson

Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m. • Relief Society, 11:15 a.m.

President Rick Daniels • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-3756

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

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May 19, 2017

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