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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 1 July 21, 2017

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VALLEY NEWS

Kootenay Park fire saturates sky with smoke

By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff The valley has seen a fiery past few weeks, with several small blazes sparked in Kootenay National Park early last week, followed by a much larger one last weekend that spread smoke almost as far as Calgary.

As a thunderstorm raged through Kootenay National Park on Monday, July 10th, lighting four spot fires throughout the park. The closest of the four fires was located in Kindersley Creek, where Parks Canada and

the Village of Radium Hot Springs worked together to attack the blaze.

“What we do is there’s a boundary of shared area around the park, because we basically phone each other.

So the Kindersley one is an example where B.C. gets a fire report. I (Parks Canada) get a fire report, we phone each other and we say ‘who do we send to that, what makes the most sense on that?’ and then we just do it,” said Gregg Walker, fire management officer for Parks Canada’s Lake Louise/Yoho/Kootenay field unit.

“Across the country, the fire management standards

are the same and there’s a sharing agreement, which is why you see in the news right now, you see the province of Alberta (fire crews), the province of Ontario (fire crews) — those crews and those senior fire management people, are exchangeable and they kind of go on a moments notice,” said Mr. Walker.

Mr. Walker said the spot fires were “about the size of your bedroom.”

The situation became more dramatic in the early morning on Saturday, July 15th, when Parks discovered Continued on page 8 . . .

Ex-firefighters fake fire in the Flats via Facebook

By Lorene Keitch Pioneer Staff Canal Flats Fire Chief David Ferguson confirmed Monday there was no forest fire in Canal Flats or the area following false reports put out by a bogus Facebook fire site.

The Facebook page, which has since been removed, titled Canal Flats Fire and Rescue, announced there was a fire 15 minutes outside of town, heading towards Fairmont from Canal Flats. The post advised

people with breathing problems to stay inside, to keep kids inside and to pick up a breathing mask if possible. The post was signed, “yours truly. – Canal Flats Fire and Rescue.”

Mr. Ferguson told The Pioneer the Facebook post and page was not an official Canal Flats fire site.

“It was a couple ex-(Canal Flats fire department) members,” reported Mr. Ferguson. He said the two former members had been let go, “for legal reasons,” around Canal Days this past June.

The two ex-members were running a Facebook

site that was separate from the official Canal Flats fire site, but looked similar in its title. Canal Flats Fire and Rescue was the false one; Canal Flats Fire and Rescue is the official site, explained Mr. Ferguson.

“We’ve got 36 calls in the last hour,” he reported to The Pioneer. On his own Facebook page, Mr. Ferguson assured residents it was misinformation that had been posted.

“No one panic. There is no fire within 100 miles (160 kilometres) of Canal Flats,” he wrote.

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• On Friday, July 14th at about 9 p.m. RCMP received a complaint regarding three youths who had taken their dirt bikes onto a nearby acreage just outside of Invermere and damaged a number of deck boards on bridges and observation platforms located on the property. Members attended the location and spoke to the complainant and young males who had all been identified. The youths admitted to performing the damage which included spinning tires on bridges and decks on the property. The young boys apologized and agreed to help repair the damages they caused. Police will monitor the situation to ensure the kids follow through.

• On Friday, July 14th at about 10 p.m. Columbia Valley RCMP received a report of a motor vehicle collision earlier in the day on the Raven Head / Palliser Forest Service Road. The complainant had been traveling southbound when a Nissan Pathfinder came around a sharp curve and sideswiped the complainant’s car. This action resulted in his car sliding off the road and rolling into the treeline; fortunately, there were no injuries. The driver of the truck assisted the complainant and other occupants by driving them out toward the direction of the highway until she got two flat tires. Eventually everyone made it back to civilization where there was a

bit of medical follow up for preventative reasons. Forest Service Roads are not adequately marked for regular vehicle travel, nor maintained at a level suitable for most passenger vehicles. RCMP are reminding those that use them to slow down as there are plenty of other users, wildlife and unforeseen obstacles on these roads.

• During the evening hours of Sunday, July 16th Columbia Valley RCMP received a report of a boat being stolen from an address in Radium Hot Springs.

The complainant reported that the boat had been stolen out of a driveway by two males that were operating a blue Ford Raptor truck.

The RCMP immediately responded and were advised en route that the blue truck had been involved in a collision on Highway 93 near the Radium hot pools and the vehicles were immobilized. The owner, who followed the boat, tried to confront the thieves but he was bear sprayed by one of the males. The two men then fled on foot and were not immediately located; Columbia Valley RCMP then engaged the Police Dog Service out of Cranbrook who attended and searched for the two suspects however they were not located because of terrain and darkness. At about 8 a.m. the next morning RCMP were alerted back to the area as the two suspects were seen emerging from the woods; the suspects were soon located and arrested in Radium Hot Springs. The two men are both from Alberta, had stolen the blue Raptor and came to the valley. Both have previous history of being involved in similar offenses. Both men are facing two counts of possession of stolen property, theft of a motor vehicle, assault with a weapon and several breaches surrounding their previous releases.

• We continue to get plenty of calls surrounding phone scams. Some of these scammers claim they are from the Canada Revenue Agency while others cite they are working for Microsoft and require payment or access to your computer. One complaint this week reported getting a call from a constable in the USA and the person used threatening language to try to illicit money. I want to remind everyone; be wary of these phone calls and never provide any financial information over the phone.

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Reverse engines on Autumn Show & Shine

By Lorene Keitch Pioneer Staff The Columbia Valley Classics club has opted to move the Autumn Show & Shine event back to Radium Hot Springs.

The decision comes after a week of uncertainty after the executive had made the decision to move the event to Copper Point Golf Club. However, talks resumed and over the weekend the announcement was made that the show was back at its usual location of The Springs golf course in Radium.

“Between the Radium Golf Group, ourselves as a club, the Chamber and the Village of Radium, we all managed to come to a resolution to bring the event back to Radium,” said Vicki Roberts, Columbia Valley Classics president. “We were able to talk with the Radium golf group management and work things out so we could keep the show in Radium.”

The Springs course, managed by the Radium Golf Group, will continue to host the car show as in years past, confirmed Gary Goetsch, the managing director of the Radium Golf Group.

“A collaborative solution has been made between the Columbia Valley Classics and the Radium Golf Group and we look forward to having another successful show,” Mr. Geotsch wrote in an email response for an interview.

“The car show is an ever improving and important event for Radium. This outcome is good, as were the many discussions. We hope that all stakeholders - whether it is the Village of Radium, local businesses, community charities, the car club and ourselves continue to work together cooperatively and successfully.”

Kent Kebe, Chamber of Commerce and visitor centre manager, said it is a happy resolution.

“It boils down to they had a very good discussion between the car club and the golf group people. The resolution was a positive one, not only for the car show but the

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Ms. Roberts said at the end of the day, this worked out well for the car club and the community of Radium.

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PERSPECTIVE

Burn the fake news

By Lorene Keitch Pioneer Staff

Misinformation ruled the week.

This week’s Pioneer reported on two separate news items that stemmed from fake news. The first was an allegedly deliberate attempt by two locals to instill fear and panic in residents. It is unclear why they would choose to spread lies about a fire spreading from Canal Flats to Fairmont. The fake report and the page on which it was posted were removed quickly, but not before people saw the post and panicked.

The Canal Flats fire department fielded dozens of phone calls from concerned citizens wanting to know more about the fire’s danger, only to find out, with relief I am sure, that their town was in fact not at risk of a fire.

It is a sick mind that thinks this is a funny joke at a time when our province is burning to the ground. Fear of fire already threatens our daily existence as we watch the horrifying images flood our computer and TV screens.

To make a joke of it is unconscionable.

The second bit of news was the rumour swirling around town that the highway through Kootenay National Park had shut down. Our intrepid reporter Nikki Fredrikson had been hot on the chase of all forest-fire related news stories and had heard no such thing when we saw on social media the endless posts from people about the closure.

A few minutes of looking at official parks websites, as well as phoning her Parks Canada contact to ensure that the website was up-to-date confirmed what Ms. Fredrikson already knew, that access points to trails were closed but the highway itself remained open to vehicles.

It proves the point I often make to naysayers of community newspapers: our job is to fact check before we post. If you want a credible source for your news and information, turn to news sites that willl always fact check.

While the volume and speed of information has increased to an overwhelming deluge, it can be hard to weed out the accurate from the misinformed or deliberately false reports out there.

Reporters are paid to sift through the constant stream, burn the fake news and present just the facts.

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Therefore, the donation window will close July 31st, and a draw made after the August long weekend. Thank you Columbia Valley for your usual excellent support.

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 7

LETTERS

Guy Fournier

Is there no place that is “sacred” anymore?

PHOTO IN QUESTION- Photo submitted for the July 7th article.

Dear Editor: This is our response to the article about Lyle Wilson’s quest for a high alpine epic trail (in The Pioneer’s July 7th edition). We were appalled to see mountain bikers riding through the alpine in the heart of Mt. Assiniboine Provincial Park. Surely, we are not allowing this type of activity to take place in the high alpine within our provincial parks. Is there no place that is “sacred” anymore?

Anyone who has spent any time in the alpine knows it is a very sensitive ecosystem. It can be very easily damaged and it takes an extremely long time to recover.

Mr. Wilson said in the article that these trails can be built with absolute negligible environmental impact and produce a recreational activity that all local riders will flock to (just what the alpine

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environment needs).

The article also reads that, “by producing an alpine trail network, the community would be able to draw in rides from all over America.” Again, we must say: This is not what the high alpine needs.

Yes, there is a place for bike trails. No one will dispute this. However, bike trails in the sensitive alpine environment is totally unacceptable.

Horses and hikers on foot have been going into the alpine for the past 100+ years with little or no impact. The same cannot be said for mountain bikes, dirt bikes and quads. There are many examples of extreme damage caused by offroad wheeled vehicles right here in the valley.

Finally and probably most important will be the impact on our wildlife. Over the past 40 to 50 years we have slowly but steadily taken away much of their traditional habitat. Are we now prepared to start taking away their last sanctuary? Really, think about it.

We are not against most types of recreational development. However, there has to be places that we will not and should not sacrifice.

If you want to go up into the pristine alpine, then do it the old way. Put on your hiking boots and go for it.

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An Invermere resident got a roaring backyard campfire going last weekend, in direct contravention of the current campfire ban, but quickly put it out after a visit from the Invermere fire chief.

A neighbour of the resident spotted the fire not long after the blaze began in the Wilder subdivision on the evening of Sunday, July 16th and posted a photo to Facebook. Another neighbour called the fire department and soon enough Invermere fire chief Roger Ekman was knocking on the resident’s door.

Invermere deputy fire chief Jason Roe confirmed the incident the following day, but couldn’t give precise details, as only Mr. Ekman attended the scene, and Mr. Ekman was then away on vacation beginning on Monday, July 17th.

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CAUGHT – Quick-thinking neighbour Morgan Buchanan got photographic evidence of a backyard fire in Invermere lit during the midst of a fire ban. Photo by Morgan Buchanan in a Facebook message exchange with The Pioneer.

Given the current conditions, being aware of and obeying campfire bans is critical, according to Mr. Roe. “With the extreme fire hazard in the area, it is really unsafe to have any type of open fire,” he said.

The fire ban, which covers all outdoor burning or fires of any type, as well as the use of fireworks, sky lanterns, tiki torches, chimineas, and binary exploding targets (such as might be used for target practice), went into effect at noon on Friday, July 7th.

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Then on Sunday, July 16th BC Wildfire Crews recompassing not just the valley and virtually all of Kootenay National Park, but also a large chunk of Banff sponded to a blaze on Houlgrave Road, in the Toby National Park, and stretching all the way to Calaway Benches, where a team of three firefighters was able to Park just outside Calgary. extinguish the fire, after a tree fell on a power line.

“We had an initial attack crew respond and it Visibility was dramatically limited along the stretch of the Trans Canada Highway running from Morley, looked like it was fairly basic. They got it under control Alberta to Canmore and Banff, with occasional bits of in a really short period of time and now it’s out,” said ash falling like snow flakes in some spots, and the sun fire information officer Karlie Shaughnessy.

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Parks Canada scientists recently published a report detailing the results shown by a new method of measuring grizzly bear population density within the Banff, Kootenay, and Yoho National Parks. The team of scientists, led by Banff National Park Wildlife Ecologist Jesse Whittington, came away from the study encouraged by the fact that grizzly bear populations in the Southern Canadian Rockies are stable and doing well.

Instead of using the traditional DNA sampling approach (which involves finding, for example, hair and scat samples), the team used a remote camera and collar system to delineate a robust data set showing grizzly bear density in Canada’s Rocky Mountain National Parks.

“Although DNA sampling is a good method for measuring density and population numbers, it can become prohibitively expensive,” said Mr. Whittington.

“And so myself along with Mark Hebblewhite [Associate Professor of Ungulate Habitat Ecology at the University of Montana], and Dr. Richard Chandler [of the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia] developed a more cost effective way to obtain a robust set of results for far less money.”

Using relatively inexpensive remote camera and collar technology, the team was able to use new and pre-existing data sets to complete their study that took place from 2012-2014. The results, which can be found online in an academic paper titled Generalized Spatial Mark-resight Models with an Application to Grizzly Bears, demonstrate Parks Canada’s international leadership in conservation and commitment to develop robust, evidence-based population estimates for grizzly bears as directed in the Banff Park Management Plan.

“In remote regions like Kootenay National Park, it can prove difficult to obtain reliable data on the fragile grizzly bear population,” commented Mr. Whittington.

“For us the key takeaways were that, one, grizzly bear numbers are stable in our parks, and two, this methodology can be used around the world for many different species to achieve similar results.”

The results of the study show that grizzly bears have an average population density of roughly thirteen bears

Parks Canada scientists study the grizzly bear populations in the Southern Canadian Rockies.

File photo to every thousand square kilometres. Those numbers closely paralleled those found in the same study performed between 2006 and 2008 using the DNA sampling approach.

“Kootenay National Park is 1,406 square kilometres and our data indicated that the numbers were in line,” said Mr. Whittington.

“For our next study, we would next like to investigate the differences between the Kootenay, Banff, Jasper, Yoho, and Waterton National parks in terms of quality of habitat for grizzlies which will be interesting to see if there are in fact any differences,” he added.

For Mr. Whittington, who has spent more than twenty years studying wildlife ecology in the Banff, Kootenay and Yoho National Parks, the results leave him feeling optimistic for the future of sensitive wildlife like the grizzly bear.

“With the explosion in popularity of remote cameras and concurrent rapid development of models to analyze wildlife population data, our ability to understand how ecosystems work only keeps getting better and better.”

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY

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

A year of beautiful art

JOHN JENKINS

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MUSIC FEST BANDS

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Out & About Local artist Kate Hale is learning the ins and outs of being an artist.

Turn to page 16 to read Kate’s story.

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

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Musical stylings of a two man trio comes to Safta’s

By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff Imagine the musical stylings of a full band wrapped up into an upbeat, interactive performance delivered by a duo. On Saturday, July 22nd you can experience it first hand as John Jenkins and Jackson Baker showcase their unique sound at Safta’s in Invermere. John Jenkins’ Smalltown Revival is no stranger to the Valley performing at Safta’s every four or five months. This show, however, will be their only trip to the Valley this summer.

“We’re kind of ongoing touring weekends. Tonight we play in Revelstoke, and then we play in Salmon Arm Saturday. Next weekend we play in Golden, then come to Invermere,” said Mr. Jenkins.

The two will mark three years of collaboration in September, having first met at a jam night Mr. Jenkins was hosting at The Wolf Den in Golden.

“We met at the jam. I’d been playing with another guy doing the two-man trio format for six months previous, and he (the previous musical partner) was leaving town and so I asked Jackson if he’d like to join and he was keen. We played hundreds of shows since,” said Mr. Jenkins.

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The pair label their band a two man trio — Mr. Jenkins performs with kick snare, high hat, guitar, harmonica, and vocals. Then that’s paired with Mr. Baker doing bass and vocals creating a unique sound, creating the ambiance of a larger group.

“We don’t just hone in on country rock or folk rock or whatever, we really try to experiment with as many styles as we can, although we are only two people. It seems limited but we try really to push boundaries of what’s possible,” said Mr. Jenkins.

The duo’s shows consist of 90 per cent original songs.

“I’ve had songs written that we’ve totally revamped together, and then we have songs where the music is totally collaborative,” said Mr. Jenkins.

For the other 10 per cent of their show, they’re covering songs from their biggest influences, which include anything from Neil Young to Bob Marley.

Mr. Jenkins commented that Safta’s is one of their favourite venues to perform at and they’re hoping to start their show out on the patio and move inside later in the evening. The show kicks off at 7 p.m. To get a listen to what this two man trio sounds like prior to their show visit their website at www.smalltownrevival.ca or find them on youtube at John Jenkins’ Smalltown Revival.

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Friday, July 21st • Bull Riding in the Rockies returns for the 19th year at the Invermere Curling Club and is a fundraiser for the Columbia Valley Rockies hockey club. Rodeo tickets purchased before July 15th save you $5 - only $30 for adults and $20 for students/seniors and include the Dance with music by KixxsIn. An extra $12 gets you the Traditional Cowboy Supper at 5 p.m. Rodeo starts at 7:15 p.m. Tickets at Invermere Home Hardware, Avenue, Mountainside Market in Radium and Fairmont and the Brisco General Store.

• 4 - 8 p.m.: Art Walk Invermere, visit six participating Art Galleries throughout Invermere every Friday from now to Sept. 8th. Visit www.artwalkinvermere.com.

• 4 - 9 p.m.: Music and Market on Main at Radium Visitor Information Centre every Friday in July and August. Market from 4 - 9 p.m., Music from 7 - 9 p.m. tonight with Sheberdean. Visit radiumhotsprings.com for a full listing of performers and sponsors.

• 5 - 8 p.m.: Effusion Art Gallery presents “Colour”, an exhibition of new work by Kimberly Kiel. Also on Saturday July 22nd from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• 6 - 8 p.m.: Artym Gallery features Min Ma and Bayot Heer with artists in attendance tonight and Saturday July 22nd from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Show continues until July 27th.

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

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

• 7 - 10 p.m.: Local Live Music at Elements at Copper Point Resort features Smarty Pants on Friday and Dos Equis on Saturday the 22nd.

Saturday, July22nd • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: 30th Annual Valley Appreciation Day in downtown Invermere. Free pancake breakfast, live music, Gagne Family Logging Show, a stage show, cart races and live entertainment, children’s activities and interactive games plus a market with goods that cannot be found at the Farmers Market.

• 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Farmers and Artists Market in downtown Invermere, every Saturday in the summer.

• 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Columbia Valley Food Bank is holding a BBQ fundraiser at Invermere Home Hardware.

• 7 p.m.: John Reischman and the Jaybirds, one of

the world’s top bluegrass bands, at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere. Tickets available at the door, $20 adult and $5 children 12 and under. For info, email valleymusicworkshops@outlook.com.

• 7 p.m.: John Jenkins’ Smalltown Revival ‘two man trio’ will be playing at Safta’s Restaurant.

• 9 - 12 p.m.: Fairwater 54 (formerly The Ramblers) is playing at the Farside Pub in Fairmont. No cover.

• 3 - 4 p.m.: Wild Ideas for Gr. 5-8 at the Invermere Library. Drop by each week.

• 5 - 7:30 p.m.: Windermere Valley Farmers Institute (WDFI) ‘Make it, Bake it, Grow it’ Farmers Market, every Wednesday until the end of August at the WDFI AgriPark near the Crossroads on Highway 93/95.

• 6 - 7:30 p.m.: Wild Writer’s Squad for Gr. 9-12 at the Invermere Library. Drop by each week.

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Sunday, July 23rd • 8:30 - 11 a.m.: Edgewater Recreation Society is having a pancake breakfast and bake sale at the Edgewater Hall.

• Infinity Solstice CD release party at Strands Restaurant.

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• 1 - 4 p.m.: Invermere Library’s Summer Reading Club “Walk on the Wild Side” for kids going into Gr. 1-5. Drop by the Library each week for fun activities!

• 2 p.m.: Seniors Tea at the Invermere Library the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. If you would like to attend but do not have transportation, call the library at 250-342-6416.

• 5 - 6 p.m.: Wine tasting in the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort lobby every Thursday. $15/person or $25 for two.

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Monday, July 24th • Summer Art Camps with Black Star Studio at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, July 24th to 28th. Ages 7+. Register by calling 250-342-6663.

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

• Dusk: Movies in the Mountains at Pothole Park in downtown Invermere featuring ‘Trolls’. Enjoy a different movie every Monday in July and August. Cash concession.

Tuesday, July 25th • A free information session about B.C.’s liquor policies and recent changes. Cranbrook and Invermere, July 25th and 27th. Of interest to restaurants, bars, nightclubs, etc. Details at www.goo.gl/mNrNnM. Email LCLB. Education@gov.bc.ca to register.

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

• 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Museum’s Summer Children’s program, every Tuesday for children 6 to 10 years old.

This year’s theme: “In the Rockies We Will Go” with a weekly activity pertaining to the theme. Cost to participate is by donation to cover materials and snacks.

Wednesday, July 26th • 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Curling Centre.

• 4 - 9 p.m.: Market on Main at the Radium Hot Springs Visitor Centre with Music by Dawson Rutledge from 7 - 9 p.m.

• 7 - 10 p.m.: Local Live Music at Elements at Copper Point Resort features Eli & Marty on Friday and John Cronin on Saturday July 29th.

Saturday, July 29th • 4 - 8 p.m.: The Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance will be raising money for the Westside Legacy Trail at the Celebrate Summer festival being held at Mount Nelson Skate Park. Fun and games for the whole family. Roly poly soccer, dunk tank, with entertainment by the Burn ‘N’ Mahn Piano Experience. To purchase tickets visit www.outrail.org/celebrate.

Monday, July 31st • 7 p.m.: a Recreational Access Management Plan (RAMP) meeting is being held at the Village of Radium Hot Springs council chambers.

• Dusk: Movies in the Mountains at Pothole Park in downtown Invermere featuring ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’.

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.

Windermere Valley Museum Hours • Daily: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Event Schedule 9 am- 12 pm

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12:30-1 pm Gagne Logging Show: In front of Curling Rink

It has been an awesome July show schedule at The Artym Gallery and this (the last one for July), features two of the galleries top artists. Painter Min Ma will be displaying over 30 new paintings, many from his Maritime series, and Jeweller Bayot Heer has new designs of rings and earrings.

Every collector needs to have a Min Ma painting.

The problem is that the man’s work is so varied that one is not enough. His western Canadian landscapes are unique in the way they capture the ordinary scene we all seem to take for granted, and give us the opportunity to freeze the moment and study it. To view the beauty in detail and see the minute details we often overlook.

It’s not just a prairie sky, it’s the position of the sun, the birds flying low over the fields, and the reflection from the pond where the cattails grow.

Mr. Ma’s maritime landscapes are just as beautiful. He travelled there last summer on vacation and was caught by the beauty of the small fishing villages and their harbours. Eager to show how he has portrayed this, Mr. Ma has been sending smaller paintings to The Artym over the winter, now the full show is unveiled in larger works.

Bayot Heer is to jewellery as Min Ma is to painting. Trained overseas, incredibly talented, and very pas-

Min Ma’s ‘Old Fishing Boat’ is one of hte paintings on display at Artym Gallery. sionate about his work, Mr. Heer is an award winner, very creative, and a personal designer. He also has had past shows at The Artym, and always gathered a crowd around his creations in gold, diamond, and semi-precious stones. Bayot will be bringing in new designs in both mens and ladies jewellery, plus he will be available to consult and design that dream piece for you.

The show opens Friday (Artwalk night), and continues through the week. Both artists will be attendance Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and again Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

If you are unable to attend, all works are online at Artymgallery.com.

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“We come with a high energy danceable show; it’s kind of like a mix,” said Mr. Ross. “We tell stories Continued on page 16 . . .

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Effusion Unbridles Kiel’s Vibrant Colours

By Stephen Lebovits Effusion Art Gallery + Glass Studio French Impressionism’s founder Oscar-Claude Monet once said, “Colour is my day-long obsession, joy and torment.”

Canadian impressionist painter Kimberly Kiel would have to concur, almost.

“Energy, vitality, life, vibrancy, celebration and joy… that’s what colour means to me,” she expounds about her own work, which she coyly describes as Contemporary Impressionism.

A Saskatchewan native, Mrs. Kiel was born just 25 kilometres from Regina, in Balgonie, a town of just over 1700 people that was once considered as the capital of the Northwest Territories, that is until the early 1900s.

Graduating university with a degree in finance, she eventually went on to run two concurrent practices, one in Regina and the other in Calgary, for the better part of 10 years before she gave it all up, but not necessarily for art.

With only a youthful interest in guitar, piano and ballroom dance, she had, and still has, no formal training in the visual arts. But a curiosity to experiment with oil paints some 15 years ago has led her to her newfound career, one that she wouldn’t trade for anything.

“Most days, I get to go up to my studio and spend hours creating something on canvas. That’s pretty grand,” she says enthusiastically.

Known for her heavily-textured work featuring glamorous party scenes, vibrantly-bursting florals, chiselled landscapes and treescapes and her playful seasonal depictions, she continues to explore the possibilities that oil paints afford her.

“I’m using more cold wax now, which lends additional texture and holds form better,” she explains, adding that she’s also developed some new marking methods while also being drawn to play with mosaics, something she’s never thought she’d try but absolutely loves. Ideally, she’d also relish the opportunity to create on a very large scale, something she has yet to do.

When not pushing paint around with palette knives, Mrs. Kiel just hangs out with her fellas – her husband and two sons, on their 10-acres of wide open space. She delights in the joy she gets from not only her work, but from living a contemporary prairie lifestyle.

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So, why not drop by and meet Kimberly Kiel, and see a selection of her new pieces, exclusively created for her “Colour” exhibition, at the Effusion Art Gallery + Glass Studio, Friday, July 21st, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., then back again on Saturday, July 22nd, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The exhibition runs until August 6th.

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Passion for art dazzles calender cover

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With a passion for art, Kate Hale spends anywhere from a few hours to upwards of 20 hours creating one piece. From sketches to painting, this 12-year-old has hopes to one day be working as an artist showcasing her skills.

“I want to become an artist but I know it’s not that easy,” said Kate.

Kate spends a great deal of time teaching herself sketching techniques by watching videos and looking at photos. She also has been improving her painting skills through private lessons she takes one day a week.

“I’m learning to paint which I wasn’t the best at,” said Kate.

Learning to incorporate new textures, Kate has been working this past school year to try harder in art. Early in the school year, Kate participated in the Kootenay Savings Art Contest. Her piece, Golden View of Chisel Peak, was chosen as one of 13 art pieces to feature in a calendar. Out of 1,400 submissions, Kate’s was chosen as the cover art.

“I decided that I wanted to try a little bit harder this year and not just go on a normal piece of paper just with pencils and a picture,” said Kate. . . . ‘Highlights’ from 14 with our songs and we make people move.”

The Boom Booms, a Vancouver-based band of siblings and friends, have a new record coming out this month and plan to perform from The Day We Said Goodbye during their Invermere show.

“My older brother Aaron, the lead singer, really challenged himself on the record,” Mr. Ross described.

The Boom Booms played at the Invermere Music Fest a few years ago; Mr. Ross said they are looking forward to their return to this idyllic festival.

“It was such a wicked festival. It was outdoors right on the lake,” he recalled, adding “the crowd was so fine.”

Friday night wraps up with Indie-rock band The Wet Secrets. Saturday, August 19th starts off at 4:30 p.m. with local band Dandelions, a husband-and-

She chose to use water colour paper and water colours to create her piece the way she envisioned. Kate worked on her project at home to make sure she had all the supplies she needed.

“I took it home and worked on it so I have water colour paper at home and they didn’t have water colour paper at school,” said Kate.

Inspired by the maple leaves and the golden colour they turn in the fall, Kate designed a unique framework for her image of Chisel Peak.

“What I did was I got pictures of maple leaves. I thought of the idea of a frame and then I drew it out on a piece of paper and got carbon paper and put it over top and traced,” said Kate.

While Kate’s mom was the one to tell her that her piece was selected for the calendar, it was her friends who believed she’d win the contest.

“They told me it was going to win, I thought there was a chance it might. I wasn’t doing it to win I was just doing it because I like art,” said Kate.

Along with Kate’s artwork, two other pieces from Valley students were featured including Sunset in the Wind by Ella, a grade three student at Windermere Elementary and The North by Marguerite, a grade five student at Windermere Elementary. wife electro-acoustic folk pop band. On their heels will be Dawn Pemberton, an R&B / soul musician, then Ridley Bent bringing a country flair to the fest.

The festival wraps up Saturday evening with headline group Blackie and The Rodeo Kings. This Juno-award winning band, which has been around for 20 years and has eight albums under their belt, is driving ticket sales for the fest with their roots-oriented blues.

“They’re a great Canadian band that has headlined lots of the other festivals around us,” shared festival artistic director Ben Cameron. “We’re really trying to get a bigger fan base out there. With a bigger name, we’re appealing to a lot of the demographics in this town.”

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Pain

Last week I wrote about how exercise and movement is an important part of preventing and treating pain. In particular, it seems to me, yoga, especially hot yoga, has the healthy balance of working with strength, flexibility and detoxification, all aspects of exercise that make us more vital and less likely to have pain (other than the healthy soreness that comes from exercise). The week before I wrote about the importance of fish oils and a particular fat in fish called EPA that promotes a hormone which in turn reduces inflammation and pain.

To add to this growing list of natural pain managing interventions I’d like to write about protein digesting enzymes. When taken on an empty stomach these enzymes get absorbed intact. When taken with food the enzymes get used up digesting the meal you’ve eaten. Intact protein digesting enzymes that get absorbed and circulate in the blood are able to help pain and inflammation by digesting CICs (circulating immune complexes). When

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your body is repairing tissue or fighting infection the immune system makes CICs to help in the repair and defense of the body.

When the CICs have done their job most are broken down and eliminated while some remain.

Over time CICs can accumulate and actually make pain and inflammation worse by focusing the immune system on tissues that don’t need attention and prolonging the inflammatory response of the immune system.

Protein digesting enzymes digest these circulating immune complexes and, in effect, clean up the blood. This process is not unlike using an aggressive detergent to do a deep clean to remove accumulated grime. Protein digesting enzymes have also been used to treat cancer as they have to keep the immune system tidy and focused on the important task at hand. Pancreatic digestive enzymes and Serratiopeptidase Complex are two commonly used protease enzymes that when taken between meals can help reduce pain.

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Awareness of yourself times like etaphysical theseAt there are many people exusings periencing anger

By Tammy Stehr Pioneer Columnist

and fear. There are many changes going on and that can be unsettling to say the least. The economy is struggling, the weather is hot and dry, fires are burning and it seems costly to live in a small resort town. With this and much more of the world’s troubles weighing you down, a person could end up feeling a bit off.

Perhaps a feeling of hopelessness or helplessness sets in and man, can that be debilitating. Sometimes even paralyzing, rendering one incapable of doing anything.

Never mind adding all the astrological influences we feel on top of the pile, but then again maybe that is the beginning. Maybe that is where the catalyst to all that is currently happening sits.

There is an incredible amount of flux in motion presently, but there is also an underlying current of excited anticipation for a better way. We can all feel the energy, even if we don’t necessarily understand what we are feeling. Either way, we have to live through these times in a way that we consider to be productive or whole. So how are you to make your way through fear, anxiety or anger?

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Looking at things from a position of healthy detachment, you may find the cause or even have an understanding of it. Healing it will cause a ripple effect with other emotional triggers. Be gentle, kind and loving with yourself and your process. Always treat yourself with the utmost care and attention. This will help you to become more objective, and able to wade through the next layer of emotion and do more of your “work”.

Keep yourself focused in a loving and tender way.

Tap into the excited anticipation energy and possibly feel hopeful. Remind yourself that, “this too shall pass”.

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Go out and spend some time in nature. Ask your Guides and Angels for help. Pray. Spread love and kindness and you will feel better.

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By Melissa Kelly Assistant Curator Our Pynelogs Art Soiree was a great success.

Throughout the evening we enjoyed live music, tasty drinks, exquisite artwork, and engaging conversation with some of our lovely artists.

Some attendees shared that it was the best soiree yet!

If you have not had the opportunity to see this show, we are excited to let you know that there is still one week left to see some phenomenal photographs taken by Jim Lawrence, the amazingly ‘Awkward Project’ pieces created by Kimberly Olsen, Gerry George’s prodigious organic looking pottery, Mary Kate Woodward’s exquisite line focused artwork, and Angelique Gillespie’s marvelous strong coloured paintings. Come enjoy the artwork before it’s all gone, you will not regret it!

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Submitted photo paddles will be showcased by local artists: Alice Hale, Deb Ede, Jack Olson, Jim McElroy, John Niddrie, and Tanya Brown. Come and revel in the spectacular artwork, accompanied by music and drinks from our cash bar. We hope to see you there!

A friendly reminder that Art Walk Invermere is going on every Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. during the July and August months. For more information on future events with Pynelogs Cultural Centre please visit our website at www.columbiavalleyarts.com. If you have any further inquiries, please call us at 250-342-4423. We would be happy to help! We’re located alongside Kinsmen Beach, 1720 4th Avenue.

Melissa Kelly is the Assistant Gallery Curator at the Pynelogs Art Gallery and Cultural Centre.

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By James Rose Special to The Pioneer For Highland Crossing, the residential townhome development at the foot of Invermere’s main street, sales have increased since spring of this year. And while residential real estate transactions can serve as a barometer for the economic health of a community, Highland Crossing’s success is a positive indicator for the Columbia Valley. With a show suite newly opened for public viewing, the sales office is now located on site and no longer in the office across from the Invermere post office.

Perched on a hilltop for prime southfacing vistas and designed with pedestrian accessibility in mind, the first phase of the multi-generational project spearheaded by Urban West Projects Inc. features seven townhomes housed in two separate buildings.

“The biggest draw is the unrivalled views of Lake Windermere, the Rocky Mountains and the proximity to the town’s amenities. There are bakeries,

galleries, restaurants and shopping, all within 300 metres,” said Wolfgang Ortner, Highland Crossing’s sales manager.

“We’re the first new multi-family development in Invermere since 2008 and the idea of Highland Crossing serving as the perfect base camp for enjoying the valley lifestyle has been very attractive to prospective buyers. Our first homeowner is moving in within days now.”

Construction on the first phase will be finished shortly with the development’s landscaping completed by early August.

“The landscaping will highlight indigenous vegetation in line with the project’s overall locally inspired design philosophy,” said Mr. Ortner. “And the unique detailing of the housing includes welcoming entry porches, window bays, board and batt, and shingle siding. Expansive windows and charming window boxes add character while washing the interiors with natural light.

“We are also excited to be working with the Invermere Art Walk this Continued on page 24 . . .

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24 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer . . . ‘Sales’ from 20 summer,” said Mr. Ortner. “Pieces of artwork from the valley’s many talented artists will be on display in our show suite highlighting how well locally inspired art pairs with our locally inspired design.

And we just like to support the arts too!”

The price point for the units range from the mid $500,000s to the low $600,000s. “Each unit, with 3 1/2 baths and measuring either 1,886 and 2,132 square feet is priced like pre-2008 Invermere prices, but comes with lake views and quality construction,” commented Mr. Ortner. “So when you combine that with the outstanding work being done by our entire team that includes our builders, New Dawn Development, and our

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Highland Crossing’s show suite is now open to the public. architects, Burrows Huggins Architects (responsible for high-end projects such as the Whistler Four Seasons Hotel), it’s a winning combination.”

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ter of 2016), momentum for prime location housing like Highland Crossing has picked up. “Although most of the interest has been from major centres in Alberta, these are also built and priced in mind for local buyers as well,” said Mr. Ortner.

“Highland Crossing has been popular among families, down-sizers and second homebuyers. It’s the ideal place to expose the kids to the outdoors and to own this as a legacy property. Though Calgarians have faced some tough economic times, they still love the outdoors and they love the Columbia Valley.”

For more information, follow the development on Facebook or visit highlandcrossing.ca. To speak with Mr. Ortner, call 250-609-2505.

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705 15 Street. More great stuff than you can imagine!

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

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Multi Family Garage Sale. Saturday, July 22 and Sunday, July 23. 9 am - 4 pm. 8152 Binnie Rd. Radium Hot Springs. Misc. items and lots of refinished small furniture.

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

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

Fairmont: Women only 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., Thursdays. Fairmont Lions Club house 5003 Hot Springs Rd.

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to the Riverside Golf Course Men’s Club and the resort staff for hosting a fabulous Tunnacliffe Tournament on Sunday afternoon.

The four men’s clubs enjoyed the friendly competition on a well maintained course. An extra Cheers to the food & beverage staff for a wonderful meal.

Cheers to Sandra and Bruce for another amazing event of the Heart of the Rockies Triathlon! Your hard work and diligent planning is noticed by all of the racers. The course is definitely one of the most epic in Canada. This race brings both elite and recreational triathletes to the valley and puts our valley, and the HOTR triathlon on the map across the country.

Great efforts by all volunteers and athletes alike! I’m grateful to be able to race in our beautiful town.

ANNOUNCEMENT

NOTICE

Effective Friday, July 14th, 2017 our deadline for booking classified ads is Friday at noon. #8, 1008 - 8th Avenue PO Box 868, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

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CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

HUGE CHEERS to the RCMP Officers Jeers to the inconsiderate campers who responded to my 911 call after from out of town that feel it is their reporting a Female had a Pistol right to make every tree their own Hand Gun double fisted pointed at personal toilet. Also, the signs me as I drove by! What a horrible posted that motorized vehicles feeling! NO one should point a gun are prohibited and the fact that at anyone! Real or a toy! This is not barricades have been erected funny or playing! What would you should be simple enough to do or think if someone did that to understand that motorized vehicles you or someone you know? Much are not allowed. One would think JEERS appreciated Officers! CHEERS & anyway.

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Cheers to the fellow and his two sweet girls who helped me out in the afternoon of July 7th after I fell outside of Choppers! I would really like to find and let them know how appreciated I am, so if anyone was there or has any info, please contact me! 403-478-0596.

Jeers to businesses still selling fireworks while there is a fire ban and Jeers to the people still setting them off.

Jeers to the parents who let their child take a poo by the dumpsters at the old community hall. There are public washrooms 2 minutes away from where you were.

Big Cheers to honest people, Madison, James, Lisa and Dan for caring and helping avert a possible situation...we will be much more careful and mindful...we appreciate your help!

Cheers to the Pioneer for the Cheers and Jeers section for everyone to have a voice.

Cheers to a Sailworks 5.6 Hucker day on Lake Windermere! Cheers mom and dad for the early Christmas present!

Jeers to the cigarette smoking kite flyer that takes up a quarter of the Jean Chabot Beach area by whipping his kite around at speeds that could knock a human out on impact... maybe choose a less populated area to enjoy your childish hobby before you hurt someone.

A grateful Cheers to everyone involved with the decision to get the Radium Classic Car Show to STAY in Radium. The business and community appreciate your commitment to keeping this unique event in Radium.

Cheers to the Summit Trail Makers for clearing the avalanche debris on the Brewer Creek trail. Our valley is fortunate to have volunteers who care and enjoy the beautiful wilderness.

Cheers to Les Strong on your hole in one at The Springs Golf Course.

Too bad you did not see it, Doug and Forry.

Cheers to The Blind Guy and The Natural Home for your guidance and generosity towards the Hunter Douglas window coverings at the Wilmer Hall. You’re the BEST.

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CHEERS & JEERS

LOST AND FOUND

Jeers to the very rude guy with the two big dogs who was yelling at me after asking him to keep his dogs off my lawn and out of the flowerbeds and to maybe have them on a leash. Just some common sense and respect for others.

FOUND: Camera up Forster Creek close to snow mobile cabin. Call Doug at 250-342-3207 to identify and claim.

Cheers to the person that buried a Ken Doll under a well laid X at Kinsmen Beach. You made my son’s day and we will be hearing the story of the buried Pirate Treasure for years to come.

Jeers to the person with a chainsaw that stole the beautiful historical stop of interest sign at Canal Flats.

That sign has been up for 50 years.

Hope your rec room looks really nice now.

Cheers to the lady who gave us some welcomed bottles of water as we were attempting to change a flat tire on our red truck in the Mountain View Cemetery.

Jeers to the people who let their children net painted turtles at Dorthy Lake. They are a federally protected species and are protected against harassment. P.S. Fruit Loops are not a part of their natural diet.

LOST AND FOUND LOST: Red boat tarp on Highway 93 by Copper Point. If found please contact Gordon at 403-850-6651.

FOUND: Zip off pant legs at the first lake fire pit at Brewer Creek hiking trail on July 5th. Contact 250-6143243 to claim.

LOST-MISSING: Looking for our daughter’s mountain bike that went missing on Sunday May 21st at the Shadybrook Resort in Windermere.

Description as follows: One 2014 Brodie Mountain Bike. Color – Menace Blue c/w white shocks, white Brodie lettering and white handle grips. Serial Number – YA21205061. Contact Brent at 403370-3581.

STORAGE NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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

HOUSE FOR RENT Newer 1,300 sq. ft., 2-bdrm, 2 bath, on secured Windermere acreage, with under drive garage. Available immediately. $1250/mo. Call Chad 403-874-3675.

Fully furnished 2-bdrm, 1.5 bath townhouse for rent. Laundry, parking for 2 vehicles. $1150/ mo. Hydro and cable not included.

Short term all included for $1600/ mo. 778-214-1744.

2-bdrm, 1 bath, half vaulted ceiling, lots of windows. Small yard, storage shed, electric and wood heat. N/S, pets negotiable. 20 min. from town. References required. $1,200/mo hydro included, available August 1st. 587-5776884.

HOUSE FOR SALE Home, Garage, Guest House and rental on Acreage in Town. Great View, priced to sell. Call 250-3429636. Please leave a message.

BUSINESS FOR SALE

Kootenay Pasta for sale. Call 250342-9056.

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BUSINESS FOR SALE

FIREWOOD

BOATS FOR SALE

SERVICES

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Business for Sale: Grant’s Foods, 503 7th Ave, Invermere. Now reduced to $49,000. Includes everything.

Email gkelly2@telus.net.

Support Rockies Hockey firewood.

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

BOAT FOR SALE 15’ Chrysler Marine Beam 64” 90 hp Mercury Force Outboard, Fitted Cover, Trailer. $3,500. 250-3420231. jmsode@gmail.com.

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.

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.

SUPERIOR PROPANE PROPANE DELIVERY DRIVER Invermere, BC 40 hours/week from August to March. Good wages, benefits and signing bonus included!

Qualifications: · High school education · Minimum one (1) year related driving experience · Class 3 driver’s license (air brake ticket) and clean driver’s abstract · Strong customer service skills · Knowledge of onboard truck computers · Willingness to work flexible shifts Apply at www.superiorpropane.com/ careers.

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

Cafe Allium at Pynelogs is looking for full-time and part-time Kitchen Help and Servers, for lunches and Evenings. Drop a resume in person or email: cafeallium@gmail.com.

Seasoned Dry Fir $220 a cord, split and delivered locally.

1/2 cords available.

250-342-3300.

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

VILLA/CONDO FOR SALE

Pine Firewood. Early season dry Fir or Pine 10% off. One week only. Call 250-342-1586.

FOR SALE: Akiskinook. 1-bdrm Corner Condo. Furniture and Housewares Included. 250-341-5061.

BOATS FOR SALE

MISC. FOR SALE Giant Talon 3 Bicycle, 2016, like new. Yamaha digital piano with bench and earphones, like new. Call 416-526-1944 to view.

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 $22,000 O.B.O. Call 1-403-390-8755.

VEHICLES FOR SALE Must Sell 2 of 3 trucks this month.

1995 Chev 1/2 ton, ext. cab, 4wd, 8’ box, $1000. 2000 Chev 3/4 ton, ext. cab, 2wd, $300. 2008 Dodge Dakota, ext cab, 4wd, $600.

Silver03@telus.net or 250-3428829.

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

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

B.B.’s Home & Lawn Care Services: Residential cleaning, house checks, packing and small moves, lawn and handyman services. 250-688-2897 or 403861-8782.

SOLÉ DECOR N’ MORE Custom Blinds/drapery/ upholstery/flooring. Hunter Douglas, Shade-O-Matic. Graber.

Serving Calgary/Columbia Valley.

Contact Brenda 403-861-8782, soledecor@shaw.ca, www.Studio222calgary.com.

HELP WANTED

NOTICES Land Act:

Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Ruth Breemer of 484 Okaview Road Kelowna BC V1W 4M1 has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Kootenay Region, under the Residential License of Occupation Program and for Private Moorage Specific Permission situated on Provincial Crown land adjacent to 1768 Fort Point Close, Invermere, BC and containing 0.01 hectares more or less.

The Lands File for these applications are 4405823 and 4405822.

Written comments concerning this applications should be directed to FrontCounterBC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G1 or email to: AuthorizingAgency.Cranbrookk@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to August 19, 2017 and August 25 respectively.

MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date.

Please visit the website at http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index. jsp ➡Search➡Search by File Number: 4405823 and 4405822 for more information.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. Access to these records requires the submission of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. Visit http://www.gov.bc.ca/ freedomofinformation to learn more about FOI submisiions

NO JOB TOO SMALL

DRIVEWAYS PARKING LOTS ASPHALT SEALING FREE ESTIMATES 1-888-670-0066 EAST KOOTENAYS 1-877-955-5648 WEST KOOTENAYS

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.

Peppi’s Pizza is hiring a part time/ full time dishwasher. Please come by to have a chat or send your resume to p.fuel@yahoo.ca.

NOTICES

The Edgewater Recreation Society is taking bids for a small bathroom renovation in the Edge Youth Centre at the Edgewater Hall.

Interested individuals can call Michael Hutchinson, (cell) 250-342-1745 for information and/or to schedule a walk-through. Bids will need to be in by August 1st. Work is to be completed by August 31st.

BOATS FOR SALE

BOAT FOR SALE 1996 Moomba

Immaculate condition, 211 hours, 351 factory Ford, 260 hp, life jackets, water skis, 2-man pull tube, new trailer built for boat tow, like new!

Call Bob at 250-342-1108

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

An exceptional opportunity to join a fun, fast-paced scene at the Rocky River Grill. We are now accepting resumes for experienced servers.

Please send to steve.kuffler@gmail. com.

Helna’s Stube is looking for P/T dishwasher, kitchen help and evening server. Email resume to mail@helnas.com or call 250-3470047.

Dragonfy Discovery Centre is looking for a fun loving energetic summer camp leader. www.dragonflydiscoverycentre@ gmail.com.

Please email classified ads to

Tony’s Greek Grill

In Fairmont

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.

Fairmont Vacation Villas Mountainside

info@columbiavalleypioneer.com

(855) 345-6341or mountainsidevillas.com Fairmont Villa Management at Mountainside is now accepting full-time, part-time and student applications for our Housekeeping Department We offer to successful applicants, year-round work, competitive wages starting at $15 per hour, and the use of our recreation center and pools.

WE’RE HIRING CULINARY

Full-time and part-time hours available for dishwashers, line cooks and chef de partie roles. Wages range from $13/hour - $20/hour depending on experience. Contact John Udell by email at judell@eagleranchresort.com or pop by with your resume.

FRONT OF HOUSE

Hiring an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, Support Staff, Servers and Supervisors for full-time and/or part-time hours. Potential for year-round work. Contact Stefan Ellams by email at sellams@eagleranchresort.com or pop by with your resume.

For more information on any of the above positions, please contact: Debbie Clark: Phone: 250-345-6341 ext 22 Fax Attention Debbie: 250-345-6299 Or Email: debbiec@mountainsidevillas.com

All Season Vacation Villas

TURF CARE

Hiring all Turf Care positions. Full-time hours available, wage based on experience. Contact Mike Warriner via email at mwarriner@ eagleranchresort.com, pop by with a resume or call 250-342-1066.

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Permanent Employment Finish Carpenter, Tile Setter, Painter

Are you tired of where you are, or looking to grow with a strong and thriving company? We have 3 open positions for permanent placement on our team.

We offer full-time and year-round employment. If you have a positive attitude, responsible work ethic, a valid driver’s licence and a few skills to bring to the table, we are happy to have you join our team.

For a confidential interview, bring your resume to The Home Renovation Centre, 492 Arrow Rd., or phone Dave Ridge at 250-342-5682.

Barista/Sales Person

Career Opportunity for a cheerful, responsible, energetic team member who would enjoy serving our customers and loves fresh pastries and coffee.

If you like to work in a welcoming, quickpaced, creative environment we would love to hear from you!

Apply with a resume at the Bakery Store or e-mail to office@invermerebakery.com The Invermere Bakery Downtown Invermere phone (250)342-4422 fax (250)342-4439 invermerebakery.com Open 7:30 am – 6 pm

Passion or interest for Beer, Wine and Spirits?

GUEST EXPERIENCE SPECIALIST

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

Cobblestone Creek is growing rapidly and is seeking a Guest Experience Specialist to work with us on a part-time basis and/ or full-time basis, depending on the candidate. Duties include but are not limited to completing guest bookings in a timely, friendly and professional manner and responding to guest inquiries/questions. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years work experience in the tourism industry and be located in the Columbia Valley or willing to relocate.

HOUSEKEEPING TEAM MEMBERS

Represent Cobblestone Creek Cottage and Lodging Co. through consistent, professional and thorough cleaning services for our vacation properties. Offering full-time positions. Come enjoy the mountain and lake life! Must be located in the Columbia/Lake Windermere Valley or able to relocate.

We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience, “Explore the Columbia/Lake Windermere Valley and Panorama Mountain Resort allowance”, Comprehensive Health Plan benefits, the opportunity to enjoy the many mountain or lake adventures before or after your shift and the opportunity to work in a fun atmosphere!

Interested in applying? Please submit your resume and cover letter to: careers@cobblestonecreek.ca

by Monday, July 31 2017 www.cobblestonecreek.ca

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Regional District of East Kootenay PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE - BYLAW 2787 Bylaw Amendment Edgewater / Valley’s Edge Park Ltd.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE - BYLAW 2779 Fairmont Hot Springs & Columbia Lake Area OCP The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering adoption of an Official Community Plan for the Fairmont Hot Springs and Columbia Lake area. The Official Community Plan is a long-term strategic planning document that will establish policies for land use in the plan area.

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Valley’s Edge Park Ltd. to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the bylaw will amend the text of the R-1(B) Single Family Residential – Small Lot Zone to add park model trailer and recreational vehicle to the list of permitted uses, and to increase the maximum permitted first storey floor area from 65 m2 to 70 m2. The proposed amendments would be applicable to the R-1(B) Zone parcels within the Valley’s Edge Park located on Riverview Drive in Edgewater.

Bylaw No. 2779 is cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Fairmont Hot Springs & Columbia Lake Area Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2779, 2017 A public hearing will be held at: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort (Birch Room) 5225 Fairmont Resort Road Fairmont Hot Springs, BC Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 7:00 pm

Bylaw No. 2787 is cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 329, 2017 (Edgewater / Valley’s Edge Park Ltd.)”.

A public hearing will be held at: Edgewater Community Hall 4818 Selkirk Avenue Edgewater, BC Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 7:00 pm

The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G and the Village of Canal Flats.

If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing:

The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G and the Village of Radium Hot Springs.

• inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

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

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

SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. All submissions will form part of the public record and will be published in a meeting agenda posted online.

Personal contact information such as phone and email will be removed from written submissions. Questions about the disclosure of your personal information may be referred to the Corporate Officer at 250-489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335.

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

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

19 - 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 • Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca Website: www.rdek.bc.ca

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Contract Cleaner

COLUMBIA VALLEY BETTER AT HOME

Summer season June – October Offseason work may be available

Self-employed House Cleaners

Need to work independently and also with others Must have own vehicle and cleaning supplies Flexible hours Job type: Contract Salary: $20 per hour Contact Dust-bunnies Cleaning 250-688-1471

Is looking for motivated

to provide light housekeeping for Seniors.

Contact Family Dynamix for details 250-342-5566 or 250-342-1110.

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Bluegrass band returns to the Valley

By Emily Rawbon Pioneer Staff Would it be safe to say that the genre of bluegrass has a strong following in this valley?

I only ask because a friend and fellow musician recently posted a Facebook meme that presented a sign, nailed to a riverside-tree that read, “Paddle faster, I hear banjos.”

Fans of the genre will certainly have the opportunity to hear the sound of a banjo and other traditional instruments as John Reischman and the Jaybirds return to the Columbia Valley for a performance at Christ Church Trinity this Saturday, July 22nd.

The renowned mandolin player and his band are here to promote their new album, On That Other Green Shore, which features Two of Us, a Beatles cover song performed with a Jaybirds

twist.

Joining John are long-time performers, Nick Hornbuckle on banjo who also co-produced their new album; Trisha Gagnon on bass and vocals and Greg Spatz on fiddle. New to the tour is Eli West on guitar.

Over the years the two-time Juno nominated group have grown to become a band that features everyone equally. “A democratic presentation,” said John. He is very proud of how they have evolved and is looking forward to playing and seeing folks in Invermere on the 22nd.

The show begins at 7 p.m. and tickets are available at the door; $20 for adults, $5 for children.

To learn more about John Reischman and the Jaybirds, visit www.thejaybirds.com or contact Kathy Ferguson at valleymusicworkshops@outlook. com.

BLUEGRASS BAND — John Reischman and the Jaybirds will play at Christ Church Trinity on Saturday, July 22nd, with band members (left to right) Trisha Gagnon, Greg Spatz, John Reischman, Nick Hornbuckle, and Jim Nunally. Mr. Nunally will not be coming on this visit to the valley, and the band will instead bring guitarist Eli West in his place.

Photo by Mike Melnyk

Regional District of East Kootenay REQUEST FOR QUOTE

Westview Operational Treatment Phase 2 - Machine Piling & Burning

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

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

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) invites proponents to prepare a quotation for a per hectare unit price for small tree slashing, machine slash piling, burning slash piles and grass seeding burn rings of 42.7 hectares of post harvesting area near Westview Estates south of Cranbrook, BC. The Westview Fuel Management Treatment Phase II Machine Piling and Burning Project is a Union of BC Municipalities Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative (SWPI) funded project.

The Toby Creek Dike protection works include:

SEALED ENVELOPES marked, “Regional District of East Kootenay - Westview Operational Treatment Phase 2” will be received by the Building & Protective Services Manager, Regional District of East Kootenay, 19 – 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 until 2:00 pm local time on August 22, 2017. Email submissions in PDF format to sbrown@rdek.bc.ca are acceptable prior to this date and time. Please quote title in subject line if submitting by email.

The RFQ and associated specifications is available on the District of Invermere website http://www.invermere. net/ under: Your Government\Document library\Bids and Tenders\RFQ Toby Creek Dike Protection Works, - link below.

The Request for Quote packages are available now at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca A mandatory proponents meeting will be held on August 1st at 9am local time. Proponents planning to attend must RSVP to dgmurphy@telus.net prior to July 28th at 2pm local time to confirm their attendance.

The Regional District reserves the right to arbitrarily accept or reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities at its own discretion. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing the Regional District reserves the right to arbitrarily reject any bid submitted by a contractor that has a disputed account against or due by the Regional District or against whom the Regional District has a disputed account. The lowest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted and the Regional District reserves the right to negotiate terms and conditions with the successful Bidder.

Sanford Brown, RDEK Building & Protective Services Manager

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

Toby Creek Dike Protection Works 1. Supply and installation of 1,810 m3 of Class 450 Certified non-acid generating (NAG) rip rap.

2. Supply and Installation and grading of 1,045 m3 of ¾” minus crushed gravel for access routes and barriers.

3. Supply and installation, preparation and grading of 2,625 m3 of clean uncontaminated fill.

invermere.civicweb.net/filepro/documents?expanded=836&preview=28869 The RFQ will also be available on BC Bid and Civic info BC – Bids and Tenders.

Quotations will be accepted for all or any of the 3 Toby Creek Dike Protection Work items listed. Quotations are to be listed separately if providing pricing for more than one of the elements as per Schedule B of the RFQ document.

The deadline for price quotation is July 26, 2017 at 2 p.m. MST. Electronic submissions are permitted, email for submissions is planning@invermere.net .

The Request of Quotation packages presented or delivered to the District of Invermere clearly marked Request for Quotation: Toby Creek Dike Protection Works.

Delivered quotes to be received at:

All Inquiries related to this Request for Quotation shall be directed to:

District of Invermere PO Box 339, 914 8th Avenue Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Rory Hromadnik – Development Services District of Invermere Phone 250-342-9281 extension 1235 e-mail planning@invermere.net

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July 21, 2017

Commemorating the 1923 highway Slow Food Columbia Valley commemorated the historic opening of the Banff-Windermere Highway in 1923 with a local food dinner celebration last Sunday, July 16th on the Windermere museum grounds.

Martin Collis (top photo at middle) embraces the event alongside Lara McCormack and Randy MacSteven. Kyra & Bruce Warren (top right) dress in period costumes. Maureen Fjeld & Alison Bell (at right) pause for a snapshot during the festivities. The 110 party-goers enjoyed a picnic style dinner.

Box 159, 8853 Grainger Road Canal Flats B.C. V0B 1B0 Phone: 250-349-5462 • Fax 250-349-5460 Email village@canalflats.ca

Photos by Katie Watt

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE – BENNY BOYZ VENTURES LTD BYLAW AMENDMENTS – CANAL FLATS The Council of the Village of Canal Flats is considering an application by Benny Boyz Ventures Ltd to amend the Village of Canal Flats Official Community Plan #50, 2005 and Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw # 900, 1992. If approved, the amendments will change the land use designation and rezone the property. The subject property is located at Lot 1, District Lot 110, Kootenay District Plan 6728 Except Plans 6892, 7316, 9038, 14609 and NEP87168, Grainger Road.

Bylaw No. 189 cited as “Village of Canal Flats Official Community Plan No. 50, 2005 - Amendment Bylaw No. 189, 2017 (Benny Boyz Ventures Ltd)” will amend the land use designation to Residential Infill and by including it in the Urban Containment Boundary.

Bylaw No. 188 cited as “Village of Canal Flats Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 188, 2017 (Benny Boyz Ventures Ltd)” will rezone the property from A-2 (Rural Residential Country) Zone to Comprehensive Development Zone 1 (CD1) and R-1 Single Family Residential.

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The Public Hearing will be held at: Canal Flats Civic Centre 8911 Dunn Street, Canal Flats, BC Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 6:30 pm If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may, prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the Village Office in Canal Flats from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/ numbers shown above; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact the Village of Canal Flats office.

Sylvie Hoobanoff, Corporate Officer July 2017

July 21, 2017

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 31

FAITH

A Community of Good Neighbours

By Pastor Trevor Hagan, Lake Windermere Alliance Church The mayor of Arvada, Texas was asked how the churches of that area could help their community … his answer was a little like a slap in the face to those who know what the Bible has to say. The mayor, Bob Frie said, “There are a lot of issues that face our community, but the majority of them could be drastically reduced if we would just become a community of good neighbours.”

What does it mean to be a good neighbour? I love how Jesus answered the religious guys’ question in Luke chapter 10. This religious law expert asks Jesus “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus knows the expert is being a smart alec, and challenges his understanding of Scripture, “What is written in the Law?” Again, we are drawn to the words of the Great Commandment – “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your

mind; and, ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’” Now it gets interesting as this smart man tries to justify himself by asking a clarifying question, “And who is my neighbour?”

Jesus’ response is amazing as he shares the famous story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37). This story challenges each of us to think about how we treat the people closest to us. What would our community look like if we truly “Loved our neighbour as ourselves?” You know, the people who live right next door. I think we would see a revolution of caring and a whole lot less complaining.

The reality is, though, that the majority of us don’t even know the names of most of our neighbours. We know that getting to know our neighbours can sometimes be intimidating. We are taught by our society and the ever-present news channels to be wary of strangers.

What if we reached out to our neighbours with simple kindness, using their names and some random acts of kindness? I would dare to say that your neighbours would cease to become strangers. We move from being strangers to acquaintances by opening up our lives a little and treat each other the way we want to be treated ourselves. Get to know your neighbours by maybe having a block party or invite them over for a BBQ. Our world only gets better when we become good neighbours! Jesus said – “Love one another.”

Hooked on books . . .

The 10th annual Big Book Sale took place at the Invermere Community Hall last Saturday, July 15th.

Book lovers perused hundreds of titles for sale at the fundraising event.

The Friends of the Invermere Library, which puts on the event each year, will not be accepting any more book donations until they move into their new location in the new Columbia Valley Centre.

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LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH

Sunday, July 23rd 10:30 a.m.

“Love Your Neighbour – Fear Factor” Pastor Trevor Hagan ministering.

NO “K.I.D.S.” Church this morning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

President Rick Daniels • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-421-3756

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

Let’s Make Cancer History

www.cancer.ca

32 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

July 21, 2017

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