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8 ECONOMIC OFFICER Japhy Hunt rocked his sweet dance moves as Napoleon Dynamite at the Invermere Farmer’s Market last Saturday, September 2nd. It was Japhy’s final performance at the Farmer’s Market after a decade of character improvisations , antics and audience interactions. Japhy has suprised and delighted visitors as Napoleon Dynamite, the Mad Hatter, Captain Jack Sparrow, Charlie Chaplin and more through the years. He is headed to film school this Spring.

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Backcountry access ban put in place due to extreme fire behaviour front country boat launch facilities. Once you’re on the water you can’t access Crown land,” said Carlee Kachman fire information officer.

The Rocky Mountain Natural Resource District will continue to have a backcountry access ban until the public is otherwise notified. The BC Wildfire service will take Over the past week, the Southeast Fire Centre has seen numerous accounts of into consideration wildfire behaviour, precipitation, and the fire danger rating before extreme fire behaviour, which led to a total backcountry access ban going into effect lifting the ban.

Anyone found in the backcountry during this time Saturday, September 2nd at 1 p.m. The Rocky Mountain may be subject to a $767 fine and be held responsible for Natural Resource District backcountry access ban was put in place after BC Wildfire Service considered weather “What people can do now is they can access wa- all firefighting costs and associated costs if they contributconditions, access routes, active fires and the current fire ter, so bodies of water, lakes and rivers, as long ed to a wildfire.

While the ban was put into place to protect the pubdanger rating. as they access it through private land, municipal lic and reduce the chance of more wildfire starts in the “The fire behaviour that we have been seeing on our land, highways, BC Parks front country boat region, Wildfire service has been working tirelessly to conactive wildfires is unprecedented,” said a BC Wildfire offilaunch facilities.” cial. “The whole Rocky Mountain Natural Resource Distrol the active fires in the area. Currently, a crew of 30 people is working on the Kootenay and White fire, crews trict is a very, very big concern right now.”

Carlee Kachman have the blaze 75 per cent contained and it is believed to Under the backcountry access ban, the public is no Fire information officer have been human-caused. longer able to go into the backcountry for any reason othOn Sunday, September 3rd, residents and visitors to er than accessing permanent residence. However, the ban does not cover National Parks and BC Parks still is allowing access to the following the Valley may have seen a plume of smoke appear behind Mount Swansea. That smoke front country parks: Dry Gulch, James Chabot, Premier Lake, Wasa, Jimsmith Lake, is a combination of the Mount King George Monitor fire among many others throughout the province.

Kikomun Creek, Mount Fernie, Moyie Lake, Norbury Lake, Yahk, Columbia Lake.

“It’s about 45 kilometres to the east. That fire is near Height of the Rockies ProvinConfusion arose over the weekend when the ban on lake access was lifted and many were left unsure if they could access waterways. cial Park. It’s estimated at 203 hectares in size so you guys could technically be seeing “What people can do now is they can access water, so bodies of water, lakes and riv- some smoke in the east side there. It’s a combination of all the fires in the Caribou, ers, as long as they access it through private land, municipal land, highways, BC Parks Continued on page 5 . . .

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Second public hearing echoes first in Canal Flats

By Lorene Keitch lorene@columbiavalleypioneer.com Last week’s public hearing was a near repeat of the public hearing a month before. Almost word for word, residents stood up and again iterated they do not want Benny Boyz’ development project in Canal Flats.

A dozen people spoke out against the project, some coming to the podium multiple times during the almost two and a half hour meeting on Wednesday, August 30th at the Canal Flats Civic Centre. Concerns ranged from affects on the backcountry and lake by the higher volume of users to wording and enforcement of the Covenant terms being discussed at the meeting.

The objective of a public hearing is for a council to listen to those who feel their property will be affected by a project, and to cite whether they are for or against the development.

Canal Flats resident Mike Krebbs argued that the beach would be gone, the peace and quiet would be gone and the lineups for boats would render the lake unusable for locals.

“How many times have we said no,” said Mr. Krebbs. “We are here today to say no to you again. Next year you bring this back again, not one of you will be sitting on council. The people have had enough. We do not want our town ruined; that’s what you’re going to do if you approve this, this town will go to the shit hole fast. And that’s my point of view here.”

As Mr. Krebbs turned to go back to his seat, Mayor Ute Juras replied in a deadpan tone, “So you’re opposed.”

Laughter broke the tension as the next speaker came to voice their disagreement with the project.

Several speakers echoed resident Brian Edwards, who said while the Continued on page 9 . . .

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A couple of hikers were in the Palliser River Valley (before the backcountry ban was put in place) and a plume of smoke rose above the ridge next to them. By the time they hiked past, it was burning right above their exit point and had grown in size.

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. . . ‘Backcountry’ from 3 in the U.S.: Washington, Oregon, Kamloops Fire Centre and then local smoke. It’s bad everywhere,” said Ms. Kachman.

Crews have been pulled off the White River fire that is currently burning at an estimated 12,000 hectares. Due to aggressive fire behaviour the firefighters were removed for their safety. Currently, the White River fire is 47 kilometres northeast of Canal Flats.

Due to that fire behaviour, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) issued an evacuation order for White Swan Lake Provincial Park including all campgrounds.

“The BC Wildfire Service, who are the ones out fighting the fires and have the technical expertise and experience in fire behaviour, are the ones that make recommendations based on their expertise. So they recommend to us and then we issue the order or the alert,” said Loree Duczek communications manager for RDEK. The RDEK has issued further evacuation orders for Moyie North, Moyie South, New Gate/ West Koocanusa.

As well as evacuation alerts for the east side of Koocanusa, Mission Road Fort Steele, as well as for 36 residents on Aqam Reserve.

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PERSPECTIVE Historical Lens

Economic development

By Lorene Keitch Pioneer Staff

The Columbia Valley is situated for success, if we can just harness the ideas, actions and plans of the widespread area and find a unified voice.

There are dozens upon dozens of nonprofits, businesses, community groups and individuals with a passion to see the Columbia Valley thrive. Many of those groups currently look at growth through a specific lens.

For example, each community individually promotes itself and its unique features. From Canal Flats’ fishing and outdoor recreation to Fairmont Hot Springs’ natural hot springs to Invermere’s amenities and Radium Hot Springs’ abundant wildlife viewing, it seems each centre within the Valley promotes itself in certain ways.

Some groups focus primarily on tourism and how to bring in new and returning clients to their businesses. Promotions for individual hotels, activity-based businesses, restaurants and more reach out to potential clients in standard and creative ways.

The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce focuses on business concerns and supports business growth.

This goal can extend into far-reaching areas. More than bringing customers to the Valley, business success needs to include a workforce. Without the labour to fill those operating hours, a business will be short-staffed; owners will be overwhelmed; current employees will be overworked, or in some cases, employees develop a lazy attitude knowing jobs come by the dozen within a stone’s throw. It flows into issues of housing: without an affordable place to sleep at night, new employees will not come here, or will come and leave again when they find no affordable housing.

Just by following one organization such as the Chamber of Commerce, it’s easy to see how everything is connected like a spider web. We start addressing one issue, and find it is tethered to others.

It seems the Valley is in a good place now to hire an economic development officer (see story, page 22), to help follow those lines and look at the whole, connected web.

While the goals of the new job are far-reaching, the basic objective is to help the Columbia Valley thrive.

It is a huge mandate and one that will be treaded with care. The new officer is spending time going through the volumes of studies, documents and more that have addressed components of an economic development plan. And he is getting his direction from the Columbia Valley Community Economic Development Advisory Commission, which has representation from a broad range of community members.

With a unified voice, who knows how far-reaching the Columbia Valley’s web will extend?

Banking in Athalmer This photo shows the Bank of Montreal, about to be torn down for the approach to the new bridge. It was owned somtime after 1912 by Charles Crook Sr. The Bavins lived in it and built a house next door. The first building on the right at the end of the bridge was owned by Ruth Gronette.

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An education in dog ownership

Dear Editor:

As summer begins to wrap itself up for another year, I’d like to take this opportunity to provide some information regarding dog behaviour and ownership.

The catalyst being my frustration with an incident that occurred on my street on August 15th.

What transpired could have been prevented had the dog owner educated herself in regards to dog behavior, and the laws surrounding ownership.

Fortunately, neither dog or owner were seriously harmed.

If you’re lucky enough to have the opportunity to own a dog, you should have a basic foundation of knowledge in dog behaviour, especially regarding the breed with which you choose to share your life.

If you do not choose to educate yourself, you are potentially setting yourself up for many confrontations with other people and serious or fatal incidents with their pets.

NEVER walk your dog in public off leash. It is unlawful to do so. You must also be holding the leash!

NEVER let your dog trespass on private property for obvious reasons. DO NOT let your dog run along a property fence line. Guard dogs are negatively impacted by this action. They also do not forget the dog that is doing the antagonizing. It is NOT a form of socialization. Barking is part of the job of a guard

dog.

Incessant barking at seemingly nothing is not healthy behaviour. This is an indicator of an issue within the dog. If this is what your dog is doing, find out why and help your “best friend”!

NEVER intentionally allow your dog to defecate on any property. In case of an accident, prepare yourself prior to venturing from home and carry a few “poop bags.” DO NOT throw them on the street.

ALWAYS dispose of these bags into your local dump with the rest of your household garbage.

NEVER touch a dog or tell a child to do so unless the owner is present. Dogs are instinctual first. Domestication is second.

Accidents will happen regardless. Not every dog owner chooses to be educated in the language of “dog”. It is education that can help prevent future incidents. Everything you need to know is available 24/7 at your convenience via computer. The provided link is a great place to start. https://www.bluecross. org.uk/pet-advice/be-safe-dogs.

Be safe and enjoy the last “dog days” of summer!

Disclaimer: I do not claim to be a certified dog expert. I have been a dog(s) owner for 30 years.

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Columbia Valley Centre a showpiece for the Valley Dear Editor: The new Invermere Columbia Valley Centre is shaping up to be a showpiece for the district mayor and council and Invermere and area residents. It’s superbly designed, built and environmentally compatible.

It will be the centrepiece of our community in encompassing the arts, recreation, library and other specific societal functions.

Our relationship with local indigenous peoples, I understand, will also be showcased and inclusive.

As a resident of Invermere, I would like to thank all the people, corporations and government agencies involved in this successful undertaking for their time, financial commitments and dedication to purpose.

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By Lorene Keitch lorene@columbiavalleypioneer.com An emergency scene unfolded on Lake Windermere last Wednesday, August 30th.

Crews circled in boats as buoyant yellow booms gathered material floating on the water’s surface. A large pop-up containment tank sat on the shoreline waiting to suck in the foreign materials. Dozens of emergency personnel dotted the shoreline and bobbed in boats.

The scene was part of a Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (CP) aquatic clean-up exercise. The mock disaster was CP’s first ever aquatic response training session (humourously dubbed ‘boom school’) in Canada.

“The scenario was a derailed train that spilled product into the lake,” described Mike LoVecchio, director of government affairs west for CP. CP chose the Columbia Valley as their first Canadian training ground thanks to an already positive working relationship with area fire departments due to hazardous materials training they have conducted, as well as the Valley’s proximity to such precious resources as the Columbia Wetlands.

Almost 40 bright orange vests dotted the shoreline at Taynton Bay to run through a scenario that everyone hopes they never have to replay for real.

It was a two-day project designed to teach and test the skills and knowledge of CP employees and local first responders. Participants in the exercise included representatives from CP Rail, Invermere, Radium, Windermere and Fairmont Fire / Rescue service members, RCMP, Conservation, and Ministry of Environment and Climate Change personnel. They spent Tuesday, August 29th doing table top training in ‘Railroad 101’ class then running through some static displays at the CP staging areas. The following day, they brought their lessons to life by getting a callout, proceeding to the scene and running through step by step the process of containment and cleanup.

“This gets everybody to understand their roles, builds confidences and identifies gaps,” explained Dustin Ritter, Calgary-based CP hazardous materials officer. “We simulate exactly how an incident would unfold.”

CP is required by law to transport all manner of goods, including dangerous goods, related Mr. LoVecchio. While CP ensures safety as a top priority, derail-

ments do take place. CP officials on scene last week emphasized that, should a derailment and consequent spill occur, they would take the matter seriously and arrive as rapidly as possible. In the meantime, local first responders trained and ready to take action can respond almost immediately and start working defensively on the scene.

Jim Miller, Columbia Valley Fire Chief, said it was a valuable exercise.

“We have a better understanding of what they have available for response units, personnel, a better idea of what’s coming and what the resources are, and what they expect of us as well, which is huge,” Mr. Miller stated.

“We will be the first responders . . . it was good information for us and them, and just another step of trying to be safer.”

Several local politicians were on hand to watch the action unfold, including Radium councillor Mike Gray.

He said it was admirable to watch the training unfold.

“It’s impressive to see the preparedness and deployment. Obviously the ideal is no incident, but if there’s going to be, I’m glad they’re prepared,” said Mr. Gray.

MLA Doug Clovechok was grateful for CP’s dedication to ensuring safety.

“It’s amazing to see the amount of energy and effort CP is putting into making sure their operations are safe, and the communities they run through are even safer,” commented Mr. Clovechok.

Following the mock disaster, Mr. Ritter reflected on the exercise. He said thanks to the two days of working together, the multi-agency team would now work far better together if an actual spill were to occur.

Kandis Lipsett, environmental emergency response officer with the Ministry of Environment and Climate change strategy (MOE), watched the incident unfold from the command centre while relaying information back and forth to Victoria. Much like wildfire response, Ms. Lipsett explained that MOE staff come on hand during aquatic incidents to ensure cleanup is done properly. She said the MOE works with partners to ensure the shoreline cleanup plan is conducted, as well as wildlife protection, waste management, doing sampling and ensuring the response doesn’t further impact the environment. After participating in last week’s exercise, Ms. Lipsett commented of CP staff and local first responders, “I have no doubt they are prepared.”

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development is good for the developer, “it is not a good development for this community.”

Resident Kimberly Hrynyck said this project is not the solution for the community to bring forward new growth.

“Canal Flats is far from desperation or in need of immediate saving,” she said. “This will not bring a huge economic increase to our community but will cause irreversible damage and costs. We the community should have a say in how we wish to build our town. There is so much to offer in Canal Flats. We are the uncovered gem of the Kootenays and have more to offer than what meets the eye. A seasonal RV lot is not for us.”

There were a couple that spoke in favour of the development, with a smattering of claps showing approval from the attendees. Norma Gauthier said as a resident of Canal Flats for the past 61 years, she remembers a time when there was a variety of services, businesses, social events and more that made the community a vibrant place to live.

“Now with the lack of work, only retirees will move here. So the school will be the next to go. How many more people will leave?,” Ms. Gauthier cited. “So someone has an idea to bring more people to town to boost our economy, and what does Canal Flats do? Complain!”

Bill Lake said the Village needs to either increase taxes or bring in development to keep the local infrastructure operatinal.

“So, to keep this town going, I’m for development,” Mr. Lake stated.

At the start of the meeting, Barry Benson of Benny Boyz Development spoke to the roughly 65 attendees about the project and their reasons for changing the original proposal of single family residential lots to a combination of mixed residential and RV lots.

He said in 2008 Benny Boyz put the 32 phase one single family residential home lots on the market. It took until 2015 to sell all of those and the value had gone down in that time from $99,000 to $40,0000.

Costs to develop a single family lot in Canal Flats that is compliant with the subdivision bylaw is just over $50,000, Mr. Benson stated. With phase two still having 11 Barry Benson lots to go and the value dropped so significantly, “it became clear to us that we had to change our plan,” said Mr. Benson.

They proposed an RV resort to Council in 2015 then withdrew the plan. He said after taking into consideration the plans raised in 2015, they revised the project to bring back this year. Mr. Benson pointed out the glut of residential lots that would go on the market if they developed their whole property as single family lots, questioning how much further the value would drop.

“We had to change our plans to reflect the new economic circumstance and that is the reason why we are here today in front of Council with a new plan,” he concluded.

Following the public hearing, Council is required to not accept any new information on the proposal.

The two bylaws, for rezoning and OCP amendment, are scheduled for third reading at the Monday, September 11th Council meeting.

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Strengthening Social Well-being Elkford Women’s Task Force used our Social Grants program to launch a free drop in playgroup promoting healthy choices for families in their community.

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Thank you!

The Columbia Valley Hang Gliding and Paragliding Society would like to send a huge “THANK YOU” to all the businesses and volunteers who made this year’s 41st Annual Lakeside Event another fun, exciting and successful occasion. We would not be able to hold this most exciting spectator event without community support – and for this, we are very grateful.

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Francophone families wanted her children, while fairly fluent in French, can neither write or read in their parent’s native tongue. Of course, Ms. Bernier and her partner have worked to teach their A local mom wants to bring a Francophone K-12 children at home but that only goes so far. school to Invermere.

“Having peers that are into the same learning outJacinthe Bernier has started the process to bring a come will be a really big influence,” she explained.

Ms. Bernier’s goal is to set up a complete Francosole-French education program to the Valley through the Conseil Scolaire Francophone Program, a public phone program from kindergarten on, meaning the education board for Francophone schools in B.C. (see children are educated solely in French. Similar prosidebar story below). grams in the Kootenays through the Conseil Sclolaire The first step is to gather a list of Francophone fam- Francophone Program can be found in Fernie, Revelilies interested in sending their children to a Franco- stoke and Nelson.

Ms. Bernier is currentphone-based school.

“It is who I am,” said ly looking for francophone “Having peers that are into the same learning families, or families where Ms. Bernier, a French-Caoutcome will be a really big influence.” at least one parent attendnadian mom of three, ed francophone school, when asked how importJacinthe Bernier who would be interested in ant her language is to her Francophone school advocate identity. sending their children to a francophone school. If you While her children have school-aged children, know and understand younger children or are pregnant and interested in a French, they live in an English environment.

“Play-based, daycare, school, friends – the influence Francophone-based school, or to find out more, email is so strong, sadly stronger than family,” Ms. Bernier Ms. Bernier at watermelon28@outlook.com.

The Francophone District of BC will be coming to explained.

The result is her children, especially her eldest who Invermere on Wednesday, September 20th for an inis school-aged, speaks more English than French, or a formational meeting, from 6-8 p.m. at the Lions Hall jumbled mixture they call ‘Frenglish’. The other out- behind the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce at come of living in an English-dominant community is the Crossroads.

By Lorene Keitch lorene@columbiavalleypioneer.com

French offerings in School District Six

By Lorene Keitch lorene@columbiavalleypioneer.com Under the BC School Act, section 8, a francophone education authority is responsible for the improvement of francophone student achievement in a francophone school district. The francophone education authority is called the Conseil Scolaire Francophone de la Colombie-Britannique, according to Section 8, division 2 of the BC School Act. Rocky Mountain School District #6 has an elected board to govern public education within the School District boundaries. The Francophone Education Authority is not a Board of Education, but is an ‘education authority’ under the act.

“The Conseil provides a French as a first language educational program to Francophones in B.C.,” explained School District #6 Superintendent Paul Carriere. “This is about a person who is Francophone exercising their right to have their children educated in their mother tongue . . . Francophone programs are for French as a first language speakers, provided by the Conseil to give Francophones living in B.C. the opportunity to educate their children in the mother tongue.”

As for French language options available to public school children, Mr. Carriere commented the district offers French as a second language (FSL) programs within the district boundaries, including Core French, Intensive French, and French Immersion.

“There are three programs: Core French, which is a required program under the Act for students in Grades 5-8, Intensive French, which is a Core French program that aims for higher levels of fluency by organizing the curriculum differently to provide for additional time for French instruction at the early stages, and French Immersion, which is program where students learn French by having the regular B.C. Curriculum taught in that language,” explained Mr. Carriere. “In SD6 we offer Immersion in Golden, and Intensive French in Windermere and Kimberley. These are optional language programs offered for people who wish their children to attain a higher level of French proficiency than what is possible with Core French alone. They are optional for parents to select and optional for Boards to offer. Typically, the larger the center, the more likely you see expanded availability of FSL programming.

Many smaller communities in B.C. do not have Immersion or Intensive French programs.”

He commented that several years ago, some parents consulted wih the school district about additional FSL programs in Windermere and Kimberley zones.

“The Board decided not to offer immersion but Intensive French, as it had been shown to be a program that was better managed by smaller school systems,” reported Mr. Carriere. “Intensive French was started in Windermere Zone in 2008 and in Kimberley Zone in 2009 and has been operating since.”

Have an opinion?

Email your letter to the editor to lorene@columbiavalleypioneer.com

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Panorama’s first long table feast last Saturday, September 2nd was a sparkling evening of fine food in a stunning setting with perfect weather for an al fresco meal. The event sold out and was well-received by guests. The dinner highlighted local growers and producers from the Columbia Valley and live entertainment from the Big Eli B Blues Band.

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

Artist pARTy Soiree Tues Sept 12th from 7 to 9 pm Artists in Attendance Cash Bar & DJ Iljia Pynelogs Gallery Open 11 to 5 daily · 250.342.4423 · Kinsmen Beach Invermere · Cafe Allium Open at Pynelogs Tues. to Sat. from 11:30 to 8 pm & Sun. 11 to 4 pm · 250.342.0316

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Grilling the barbecue masters Think you have the best grill skills? Come to the Flats and prove it

Canal Flats – The Base Camp Coffee Shop, September 18th Fairmont – Fairmont Pizza & Ice Cream, September 21st Windermere – Ozzie’s Amusements, September 14th Invermere – Invermere Skateboard Park, September 25th Wilmer – Wilmer Community Hall, September 20th Radium – Gerry’s Gelati/Leo Burito, September 12th Edgewater – Edgewater Community Hall, September 27th

lation is that to enter you must cook a signature dish and a separate dish with the mystery item. While the Pioneer wasn’t able to get what the exact mystery item is out of Think you have a lip-smacking good rib recipe? May- Mr. Kask, he did confirm it is a meat item. be it’s a slow cooked brisket or you’re known for a saucy “Needless to say you come register, you get your grilled chicken? Whatever your item, away you go, get busy signature is, Kelly Kask invites get on the internet. You’ve “If there’s one thing that everybody sorta all pitmasters to a friendly only got one of them so you competition down in the Flats gets their chest a little puffy about is that can’t really precook it and then on Saturday, September 16th. try it. You sort of got to wing everybody can grill to some capacity or “Everybody hates to see it,” said Mr. Kask. barbecue or smoke.” summer end and so we thought Each competitor has exwe’d do a little summer finalé actly five hours to cook up Kelly Kask, wrap up and if there’s one their most mouth-watering The Flats Pitmaster Challenge coordinator thing that everybody sorta gets creations using either a barbetheir chest a little puffy about cue, grill or a smoker. Howis that everybody can grill to some capacity or barbecue ever, you’re allowed to pre-marinade and prep whatever or smoke,” said Mr. Kask, owner of The Flats RV Camp- offsite but the meat has to be raw at the start of the comground. petition.

Taking inspiration from some of the cooking chal“We’ll supply electricity if anybody needs to bring lenges on television, Mr. Kask’s The Flats “Pitmaster” an electric smoker, and they’re allowed to use a propane Challenge will have challengers cooking up their signa- barbecue or propane grill or charcoal briquettes. It’s not ture dish as well as a mystery food item. an issue from the fire department, we got their approval “The catch though is that there’s going to be two cat- so we’re all good to go,” said Mr. Kask. egories: one is going to be your one item you’re famous If you have what it takes to whip up the Valley’s best for; it’s your wheelhouse, your go-to signature dish, and barbecue, then call The Flats RV Campground at 250the other one’s a mystery item and we are going to supply 349-8212 or email info@theflatsrv.com to register. The the mystery item. It’s legitimate, it’s not some rare mush- best signature dish takes home the trophy, as well as the room that nobody knows about,” said Mr. Kask. best use of the mystery item. Winners will take home Entry to the competition is everybody’s favourite bragging rights as top griller in the Valley. four letter word as Mr. Kask puts it. Free. The only stipu-

COLUMBIA VALLEY YOUTH NETWORK Angela Miller – Network Coordinator 250-341-5216 or columbiavalleyyouthnetwork@hotmail.com

Switching styles a fun challenge

COCKTAILS – 5 pm

DINNER – 6 pm

Cabbage Rolls, Perogies, Beef Stroganoff, Swedish Meatball, Russian or Ukrainian Borsch, Harvard Beets, Peas, Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Red Cabbage, Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, Beget Bread, Apple or Plum Platz.

Advance tickets only • $20 Available at Pip’s Country Store, Edgewater; Mountainside Market, Radium Hot Springs; Lambert Kipp Pharmacy, Invermere or call 250-347-0044 or 250-409-9403 for tickets and more information.

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Supporting youth and youth-serving organizations in The Columbia Valley Follow Columbia Valley Youth Network on Facebook, or cvyouthnetwork on Twitter and Instagram for more details

By Nikki Fredrikson nikki@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Submitted by Artym Gallery

ture becomes an Artist Creation” is a great example of both the fun and innovation.

This week’s event, “Switching Styles” is another winner. The idea behind the show came from conversation between two of the Artym’s artists while

Over the years the Artym Gallery has had many fun and innovative shows. We try to challenge the artists, and to involve the clients. The more participation the better. The early August show “Your pic-

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Non-Profit Workshops

Switching Styles

Help your non-profit succeed by attending one of these workshops, coming to a community near you starting September 22.

Artist Challenge Exhibition

Visit our website to register.

September 9th, 10-5:30pm Serge Dubé switching style with Angela Morgan.

Show continues until September 15th

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

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

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

CVCS. Prizes and BBQ post ride. This Ride organized by: Crazy Soles; Location: along the Johnson Trailhead.

• 5 - 7 p.m.: Free Event for Youth aged 12-18 at Gerry’s Gelati/Leo Burrito in Radium Hot Springs. Meet Angela Miller, the coordinator of the newly formed Columbia Valley Youth Network and provide your input for future activities. Call 250-341-5216 or email columbiavalleyyouthnetwork@hotmail.com for details.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Artist pARTy Soiree at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. The Fierce Art Project of Revelstoke presents Columbia Valley, Our View, LaVerna Peters, Vic Panei, Elizabeth Segstro, Stan Lukasiewicz & John Palmer.

Show continues until September 30th.

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

Wednesday, September 13th Thursday, September 7th • 5 - 6 p.m.: Wine tasting in the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort lobby every Thursday. $15/person or $25 for two.

• 7 p.m.: Columbia Valley Car Club meeting at Rocky River Grill (Breakfast room of Kanata Inn). Crucial last minute meeting before the Classic Car Show. Volunteers needed! For more info call Vicki at 250-342-1257.

• 7 p.m.: Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley Planning Meeting at Christ Church Trinity. All current and potential volunteers are invited to attend and contribute to the initial planning for the upcoming Christmas season.

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

Buying or selling?

Saturday, September 9th • 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Christ Church Trinity Annual Garage Sale at 110 - 7th Avenue in Invermere.

• 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.: 7th Annual Columbia Salmon Festival begins at James Chabot Park with Youth Canoe Brigade and Horse Ceremony, then moves to the Shuswap Indian Band Pavilion with a powwow at 12 p.m., salmon feast, and another powwow at 5 p.m. Event jointly presented by Ktunaxa Nation and Shuswap Indian Band.

• 10 a.m. - 5:30p.m.: Artym Gallery presents ‘Switching Styles - Artist Challenge Exhibition’. Show continues until September 15th.

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

• 7 p.m.: Outdoor Movie Night featuring ‘Sing’ at Legends Field in Radium. Sponsored by Tourism Radium Hot Springs and Kootenay Savings and Credit Union. Games and activities start at 7 p.m.; movie starts 8:30 p.m. Admission by donation of nonperishable item to CV Food Bank.

Sunday, September 10th • 5 p.m.: European Dinner at the Edgewater Legion.

Cocktails 5 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m. Advance tickets only. $20 available at Pip’s Country Store, Mountainside Market in Radium, Lambert Kipp Pharmacy or call 250347-0044 or 250-409-9403.

Monday, September 11th • 7 p.m.: Fairmont and District Lions Club meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.

Tuesday, September 12th • Toonie Tuesday by Crazy Soles with this year’s series sponsored by Kicking Horse Coffee and A&W. Each Toonie Ride organized by a different business and at a different location. $2 entry, must be a member of the

Monday, September 18th • 1 - 3 p.m.: Brain Injury Support Group meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at Columbia Garden Village.

Contact Debbie for more info 250-344-5674.

• 5 - 7 p.m.: Free Event for Youth aged 12-18 at The Base Camp Coffee Shop in Canal Flats with Angela Miller, coordinator of the Columbia Valley Youth Network.

Tuesday, September 19th • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Options for Sexual Health drop in clinic in the Public Health Unit the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Call 250-342-2360 for information.

Wednesday, September 20th • 8 a.m.: Radium Hot Springs Sunrise Rotary meets for breakfast every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from April thru October at The Springs golf course. Breakfast $10.

• 2 p.m.: Genealogy Group meets at Columbia Gardens Coffee Room the 3rd Wednesday of the month.

• 5 - 7 p.m.: Free Event for Youth aged 12-18 at the Wilmer Community Hall with Angela Miller, coordinator of the Columbia Valley Youth Network.

Thursday, September 21st

Friday, September 8th • 4 - 8 p.m.: Art Walk Invermere, visit six participating Art Galleries throughout Invermere. Last one of the summer! Visit www.artwalkinvermere.com.

Combo Akimbo, Art Show and Sale, Kids Zone, and more! Adults $5, Kids 6 - 15 years $2, Under 6 free.

Cell: 250•341•1395 Toll Free: 1•888•258•9911 Thursday, September 14th • 5 - 7 p.m.: Free Event for Youth aged 12-18 at Ozzie’s Amusement Park in Windermere with Angela Miller, coordinator of the Columbia Valley Youth Network.

Friday, September 15th • Invermere Caregiver’s Support Group monthly meeting on the 3rd Friday of each month. Contact facilitator Leanne Brooks at 250-341-5683 for more information.

• 4 - 9 p.m.: Music and Market on Main at Radium Visitor Centre. Music from 7 - 9 p.m. with Marty and Eli. Kick off to the Classic Car Show tomorrow.

• Arrowhead Tap Takeover at the Panorama T-Bar & Grill! Friday night the Arrowhead team hosts a session on their beers and the brewing process; Saturday night they will be unveiling their Autumn brew. No cover charge. Drink specials.Live music on Saturday night.

Saturday, September 16th • The Flats RV Campground plays host to the Pitmaster Challenge. Cook one BBQ signature dish and one mystery dish. Register for free at 250-349-8212 or at info@theflatsrv.com.

• 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: The Columbia Valley Classic Car Show & Shine at Radium Springs Golf Course.

• 12 - 2 p.m.: Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena ‘Try Hockey For Free Day’, sponsored by the Windermere Valley Minor Hockey Association. RSVP to president@ windermerevalleyminorhockey.com.

Sunday, September 17th • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Windermere Fall Fair at the Windermere Community Hall. Live entertainment with The Amazing Jeremy, L8 and Gary Beatty, Marty & Eli, Green Onion Band, Rolf the Woodcarver,

• 1:30 p.m.: Rune Barck Memorial 18 Hole Ironman Charity Golf Tournament at Windermere Valley Golf Course. $99 per person, enter your team of 4 players at 250-342-3004.

• 5 - 7 p.m.: Free Event for Youth aged 12-18 at Fairmont Pizza and Ice Cream in Fairmont Hot Springs with Angela Miller, coordinator of the Columbia Valley Youth Network.

Saturday, September 23rd • Mixed Open Golf Charity Tournament at Mountainside Golf Course in Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. A fundraiser for STARS. Registration $100 per person and includes golf, dinner, dance with silent auction plus prizes for best-dressed and early bird if your team of two registers before Sept. 15th. Email Jeremy Johnson at jjohnson@fhsr.com to register.

• Panorama Gourmet BBQ Championship - the Panorama culinary crew is divided into teams and battles it out over the grills. Plentiful helpings of classic sides, salads, and gourmet treats served alongside. Tickets are $55 for youth and adults and $35 for kids 12 & under.

Sunday, September 24th • 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Windermere Elementary School Carnival fundraiser with games, obstacle courses, magic and more! Everyone welcome and entry is $5 per adult and $3 per child aged 5 and up. All proceeds go towards academic enrichment.

Invermere Library Hours • CLOSED September 11th - 14th ~ Moving Days!

• 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 • Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Global Drum Prayer On Tuesday, August 29th, Lakeshore Resort and Campground hosted the first ever global drum prayer event, part of a worldwide drum circle all participating at the same time. Local drummers prayed for relief from the fires ravaging B.C. right now. Terry Pal (above left) and Marie Coates join together in the drum; Susanne Downing (at right) immerses herself in the drum prayer.

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Site C Inquiry: Public Feedback The BCUC is conducting an independent inquiry on the cost implications of Site C on BC Hydro ratepayers. On September 20, BCUC will publish a preliminary report on the initial findings of the inquiry.

The public is invited to provide feedback on this report between September 21 and October 11 either online, or at community input sessions being held at locations throughout the Province. To learn more, or pre-register for a community input session, please visit the Site C Inquiry website, or call the number below.

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1-844-815-6190

COMMUNITY INPUT SESSIONS Vancouver

Sep 23

1-5pm

1125 Howe Street (12 floor)

Kamloops

Sep 24

6-10pm

Kamloops Coast Hotel

Kelowna

Sep 25

6-10pm

Kelowna Coast Capri

Nelson

Sep 26

6-10pm

Nelson Best Western Hotel

Prince George

Sep 29

6-10pm

Prince George Ramada Hotel

Hudson’s Hope

Sep 30

6-10pm

Pearkes Centre

Fort St. John

Oct 1

6-10pm

Fort St. John Pomeroy Hotel

Fort St. John

Oct 2

6-10pm

Fort St. John Pomeroy Hotel

Vancouver

Oct 5

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1125 Howe Street (12 floor)

Nanaimo

Oct 10

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Nanaimo Coast Bastion Hotel

Victoria

Oct 11

6-10pm

Delta Ocean Pointe Hotel

You are encouraged to pre-register as session capacity is limited.

Cameron Bird painted this piece, inspired by Angie Rees’ paintings. . . . ‘Switching’ from 12 they were attending a show there. Both artists were laughing about how much fun it would be to try painting in each other’s style; different subject matter, different brushes, different size canvas. Just for a change. The Artym Gallery thought ‘why not’? and so it began.

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style. A well-known contemporary acrylic painter of mountains showing off well dressed ladies in floppy hats, etc.

This show not only lets the painters have some tongue in cheek fun with their contemporaries, it lets the viewer see how each painter hones and perfects their style.

It’s what makes their work unique.

Opening Saturday, September 9th at 10 a.m., and continuing through the week, this is your chance to see something new from some of your favourite Artym painters. Are you up for the challenge?

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

• Every Tuesday and Wednesday $16 for 9 Holes • Twilight Golf - $20 after 3 PM (No long weekends)

• Taco Tuesday - $2.95 Tacos All Day • Fish Friday - Fish & Chips/ Fish Tacos

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Strong Start is back!

Strong Start is a parent-and-child program that focuses on healthy early childhood development and school readiness for children from birth to school age. Caregivers and kids aged 0-6 are welcome to drop in for facilitated crafts, games, gym time, songs, stories and snack. Strong Start is funded by the B.C. Ministry of Education, provided in partnership with district schools and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.

Strong Start runs daily in the Windermere Zone of School District 6.

Eileen Madson Primary, 2001 – 15th Avenue, Invermere Tuesdays and Fridays 9 am – 11:30 am Edgewater Elementary, 5813 Sinclair Road, Edgewater Mondays and Wednesdays 9 am – 11:30 am Martin Morigeau Elementary, 4891 Beatty Avenue, Canal Flats Thursdays, 9 am – 11 am For more info call or email Katie Andruschuk, CBAL Community Literacy Coordinator 250-409-4251 or kandruschuk@cbal.org

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It’s a day full of family fun with games, obstacles, magic and more. The Windermere Elementary School (WES) Carnival will provide excitement for all. Parents at the school came up with the idea to hold a carnival as a fundraiser for academic enrichment initiatives for the students.

“Windermere is a pretty exceptional school with amazing staff and families.

But with it being a small school, traditional fundraisers like selling things or selling things from a catalogue, they’ve been good, but there’s a limit to what can be brought in because there is a limited amount of people to sell to,” said Bridget Atterbury, Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) member.

Looking to other schools for inspiration, Mrs. Atterbury found that schools had success with carnival fundraisers and often were the biggest fundraiser of the year. So they thought they’d give it a shot.

“There’s going to be an inflatable obstacle course and bouncy houses and there’ll be laser tag and high striker. Then lots of inflatable carnival games and some traditional carnival games and there’s going to be a magical DJ doing magic and balloon animals,” said Mrs. Atterbury.

Mrs. Atterbury said the community has been amazing to support the event with funders covering all the overhead cost so all funds raised go directly back to the students. Along with local businesses supporting the event, the Columbia Val-

ley Rockies hockey team have volunteered to man all the carnival activities during the event.

“It’s been really amazing just how people have come together and done that,” said Mrs. Atterbury.

Due to the fun nature and uniqueness of the event, WES is opening up the carnival to all the community.

“It will provide the children with a fun meaningful sense of community and an opportunity to experience an event they otherwise would not experience. A lot of events in town we do a really great job of having the markets and having events like that but this is 100 per cent geared to the kids,” said Mrs. Atterbury.

The family friendly event will help raise funds for academic enrichment for the students. While there are ideas for what enrichments they’d like brought in, no formal plans have been set.

“We have a few general ideas but at the end of the event, we’ll see how much is actually raised and what would be reasonable. Different things like homework clubs, whether it’s science and math based academic enrichments, whether we want to do some more extracurricular sports activities,” said Mrs. Atterbury.

Entrance into the event is $5 per adult and $3 for every child five and up. As well, there will be a minimal fee on all the carnival games for those wanting to give them a try. The Carnival will take place Sunday, September 24th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Windermere Elementary School field.

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Summer’s end market Fairmont Hot Springs Resort held a summer’s end market last Sunday, September 3rd. Princess Elsa sparkled in the sun, while Fairwater 54 played the summer out in style amidst the bright floral displays throughout the grounds.

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Calling all birders Join the fun and conservation effort of the Waterbird Survey

By Rachel Darvill, BSc., MSc. Program Biologist - Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey

Scholarships for College/University students pursuing careers in health related fields The Invermere Health Care Auxiliary Society, at discretion, will be awarding a scholarship in the amount of $1,500 to a student entering a second or subsequent year of a health program at a recognized post-secondary institution. Preference will be given to students who have attended David Thompson Secondary School, Invermere, BC and who have been junior volunteers at the Invermere and District Hospital, Columbia House or other health-related fields.

Applications must be received by October 31st, 2017.

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The dog days of summer have arrived and some birds have already started their journey southward for winter in search of food. And as the migration starts to peak, we’ll be counting birds here in the Columbia Wetlands through a coordinated bird count. The Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey (CWWS) is a five year citizen science project run through Wildsight Golden, and its in its third year.

What is citizen science? It involves getting ordinary citizens trained as qualified volunteers to assist in scientific research, in this case, to count waterbirds in the Columbia River wetlands during both the spring and fall migratory periods.

Did you know that this past spring (over three mornings), 83 people counted over 26,500 birds in the Columbia Wetlands between Golden and Canal Flats at 100 different locations? And that last fall, 79 volunteers counted over 51,000 birds? This incredible amount of baseline bird data collection cannot be gathered without the help of many people. The CWWS is looking for some enthusiastic people to help collect bird data again this fall. Are you interested in birds, or have you always wanted to know what birds use this area as their home?

Or maybe you’ve been bird watching for years and would like to be part of this exciting survey? All it takes is up to three hours of surveying on three designated days this fall.

“I really love this project as it helps to connect people to the wetland birds. I think that the waterbird survey is a great way to bring people closer to nature and it’s an important way to collect information that is currently lacking,” states Verena Shaw, program assistant for the CWWS. Prior to the CWWS there had been no recent re-

search done on how many (and what species of ) birds use the Columbia Wetlands during migratory periods, nor has there been research done on where the specific important bird resting/feeding areas are within the wetlands. A major goal of the CWWS is to try and obtain an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA) designation for the wetlands, which would showcase to the world the importance of the Columbia Wetlands habitat for birds.

There are other positive benefits to the CWWS program including various birding field trips provided to schoolaged children, presentations to elected officials, as well as public educational bird walks and recommendations leading to habitat conservation. The program also helps to fulfill Ramsar and Wildlife Management Area responsibilities.

The dates for this fall’s survey are Friday, September 29th, Thursday, October 5th, and Sunday, October 15th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on each date. Participating is a lot of fun and some of our volunteers bring their children with them; this gives kids a chance to learn about birds as well.

Free training is available for new volunteers both in Invermere (September 21st) and Golden (September 22nd) from 5- 7 pm. These training sessions teach people about the project and bird identification, and volunteers receive beautiful locally made bird field guides that are lent out for as long as people are involved with the project.

If you want to volunteer or find out more about the CWWS, please contact CWWS Program Biologist Rachel Darvill at racheldarvill@gmail.com or call 250-3445530. The CWWS graciously acknowledges the financial support of the Columbia Basin Trust, Wildlife Habitat Canada, RDEK Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund, James L. Ballie Memorial Fund of Bird Studies Canada with funds raised through the annual Great Canadian Birdathon, and the Province of B.C.

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September 7, 2017

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History made when local conservation fund was born When Columbia Valley property owners voted to establish the Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund (CVLCF) on November 15th, 2008, little did they know they would be making Canadian history.

The CVLCF was the first local conservation fund in Canada. Six years later, in 2014, the Kootenay Lake region in the West Kootenay followed suit and created the Kootenay Lake Local Conservation Fund. The establishment of a South Okanagan Conservation Fund occurred last year.

Not only has the success of the CVLCF created a new model for community conservation that’s gaining traction, but locally in the Columbia Valley it has resulted in more than $1.6 million in funding for over 60 projects since 2009, and has resulted in over $16 million additional dollars being leveraged by those projects.

A previous article (the Pioneer, August 31st) highlighted the water monitoring projects for Lake Windermere and Columbia Lake that received funding in 2017.

Two land-based conservation projects also received financial support from the CVLCF this year: In its sixth year, the Strategic Invasive Plant Control of Leafy Spurge (SIPCOLS) project has been a great benefit to the Columbia Valley. Listed as a provincial noxious weed, leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) is an invasive plant that thrives in open rangeland, inhibits the growth of native species, and can be toxic to grazing animals. It has become well-established in the Upper Columbia Valley around Radium, likely introduced with contaminated hay and further spread via heavy equipment. Thanks to ongoing funding contributions from the CVLCF, the East Kootenay Invasive Species Council (EKISC) has been able to reduce the initial containment area by over 50 per cent.

The Columbia Valley Farmland Advantage Stewardship Project is geared toward farmers who own much of the Valley’s critical habitat, and rewards those who demonstrate exceptional care for any land bordering wetlands, streams and rivers (riparian habitats). To date, the project, which is spearheaded by local rancher and Farmland Advantage Coordinator Dave Zehnder, has resulted in 11 farm sites under contract with 252 acres of prime riparian habitat and 7,987 metres of shoreline conserved and enhanced. An incentive-based ecosystem services program for agricultural lands in B.C. and Alberta, Farmland Advantage has launched a five-year multi-region project and the Upper Columbia Valley is a sub region within one of three regions in British Columbia that is participating in this project.

The Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund has contributed to the Strategic Invasive Plant Control of Leafy Spurge project (pictured).

Submitted photo “By supporting the Farmland Advantage Program, the CVLCF has helped our Valley farmers take extraordinary care of our waterways resulting in benefits like more fish and cleaner water,” said Mr. Zehnder. “It’s exciting that our Local Conservation Fund was the first and led the way for the development of many other conservation funds across the province. Farmland Advantage is a proponent of the concept and we’re seeing new interest in the north and central Okanagan, the township of Langley and Metro Vancouver — it has just exploded. Basically, once the South Okanagan Conservation Fund was established, we hit a critical mass and all of a sudden the attitude is now ‘How do I get one of those in my area?’

No one wants to be the last one without one.”

The Kootenay Conservation Program (KCP), which works in partnership with the Regional District of East Kootenay to administer the CVLCF, is encouraging conservation groups operating in the CVLCF participating areas to submit funding proposals for 2018 projects before the November 1st deadline.

For information on how to apply, please visit http:// kootenayconservation.ca/clcf. For phone or email inquiries, please contact KCP Program Manager Juliet Craig at 250-352-2260 or juliet@kootenayconservation.ca.

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Economic development officer hired

By Lorene Keitch lorene@columbiavalleypioneer.com The contracts have been signed and the work has commenced for the brand new Columbia Valley economic development officer, Ryan Watmough.

The job stems out of an economic development partnership between the Columbia Valley communities. The objectives for the position include increasing resilience by diversifying and strengthening the economy of the Valley, increasing year-round, quality local employment opportunities, increasing and retaining permanent residents, supporting new and existing businesses, and promoting local investment, to list a few.

“Ultimately, I’ve distilled this down to help enable people to spend more time in the Valley. That covers everyone, meaning that individuals can find work in the Valley year round; it means visitors and customers to spend more time in the Valley which translates into ideally more work and more jobs,” explains Mr. Watmough.

Mr. Watmough started the new job Wednesday, August 16th. He has spent the first few weeks actively connecting with members of the community, the Columbia Valley Community Economic Development Advisory Commission, business and government and nonprofit leaders throughout the Valley, as well as studying the volumes of work already done on various aspects of this position.

“There is a ton of great work and research already completed that will form the foundation for much of my work,” commented Mr. Watmough, “including each community’s Official Community Plan (OCP); Columbia Valley’s Vital Signs; the Community Priorities Plan; Greenways Trails Vision; the Place-Based Cultural Tour-

Ryan Watmough hit the ground running in his new position as economic development officer.

Submitted photo ism Strategy; Interior Health’s Windermere Local Health Area Profile; destination marketing plans from Radium Hot Springs and Invermere-Panorama; the Columbia Valley branding and marketing plan, and economic development plans from Canal Flats and Akisqnuk First Nations; and most-importantly, the Resident Attraction and Retention Strategy for the Columbia Valley.”

He hopes to complement the work already being done to address issues, not duplicate.

“I want to help foster connections between groups that can provide the services or address the needs,” said Mr. Watmough.

The two year contract is largely being funded through

a $159,600 grant the District of Invermere received from a provincial Rural Dividend fund, reported RDEK Chief Administrative Officer Shawn Tomlin.

“The District of Invermere offered to transfer the funds to the RDEK so that they could be used for the benefit of the entire Columbia Valley area,” Mr. Tomlin explained.

Mr. Tomlin outlined a few of Mr. Watmough’s objectives.

“One of his first projects will be to develop a system of measures, based on specific Community Economic Development goals, that can be tracked to measure the success of initiatives,” explained Mr. Tomlin.

Mr. Watmough will formally report to Mr. Tomlin, and report through the Columbia Valley Community Economic Development Advisory Commission, headed by Area F director Wendy Booth. The commission is comprised of the five RDEK Columbia Valley directors, a representative from the Radium chamber, the Columbia Valley chamber, the Fairmont Business Association, the Shuswap Indian band, the Akisqnuk First Nations as well as two members at large.

“The RDEK Columbia Valley directors have been working on this project for about 14 months,” reported Ms. Booth. “The initial focus was on the governance and funding, then recruiting committee members. Now that we have a signed contract with Ryan, we are able to move to the next phase of the project which is action.”

Mr. Watmough has been in Golden for the past 12 years, working mostly in nonprofits, most recently as the executive director of the Golden and District Community Foundation.

If you would like to connect with Mr. Watmough, email him at cvced@rdek.bc.ca.

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

GARAGE SALE

ANNOUNCEMENT

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

Saturday Sept. 9th, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Located at Newhouse Multi Storage, 450 Laurier St. Invermere. Furniture, household, sporting and camping items, Thule rack for a pickup truck - like new, 4 winter tires for a pickup truck - like new.

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 250342-2424. 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 to all the alert motorists who will be slowing down around schools and stopping behind all school buses with flashing lights beginning early Tuesday, September 5th. Cheers for driving with due care so that our children will be safe throughout the school year.

A huge Cheers to the volunteers, Invermere Fire Department, Toby Benches Society, Barry Lightfoot and crew, BC Hydro and BC Wildfire Supression crews. Your timely response to the recent wildfire on Sandy Bend road was much appreciated by the local residents.

Cheers to all the businesses in town that have enabled TAP payment so I can pay by tapping my smart phone. Jeers to those ludites that still only accept cash or make me carry cards.

Jeers to all the cyclists who chose to ride the trails even though there is a mandatory closure.

ANNOUNCEMENT 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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Cheers to everyone who called the fire on the benches in and was a part of putting it out.

We have such a great little community. It’s nice to see how well everyone works together.

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to all those who continue to push for soil remediation at the Canal Flats mill site.

S OBITUARY S Innes, Kenneth B. 1937–2017

On August 27, 2017 Ken passed away peacefully at the age of 80 years, after a very courageous battle.

He will be lovingly missed by his wife of 53 years, Darlene (nee Borrmann); his 2 daughters, Susan (Reg) Brink of Abbotsford and Nancy Innes –Couture of Calgary; his three Granddaughters who filled his heart with pride, Cassidy Couture of Calgary, Megan and Kayla Brink of Abbotsford.

He is also survived by a brother, a nephew and 5 nieces.

Ken was born and raised in Edmonton where he met and married Darlene. It was St. Albert that they settled and raised a family. After many years of vacations in Fairmont Hot Springs, they decided to purchase a lot and build a house on the Golf Course at Fairmont Riverside and retire!

A celebration memorial and informal remembrance of Ken’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on September 24, 2017 at the Columbia Ridge Hall in Columere Park. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Blood Services or Rotary International would be appreciated.

Cheers to the gang at Pete’s Marina for lending a few hands to help get me out of the boat and onto the dock. It’s little things like this that help me get back doing things I love.

Cheers to all the considerate motorists and cyclists who respect each others rights on the Panorama road so that one and all can enjoy the beautiful ride no matter what mode of transport they choose.

Cheers to our wonderful sponsors, everyone in our community who came to support ICAN at Woof-le Cones and the Dog Jog, and our wonderful volunteers for helping at both events! Without you we couldn’t have pulled off two successful events in one week! Here’s to another 10 years!

Happy Birthday ICAN! Cheers to Area F director Wendy Booth for taking the time to answer questions from some concerned citizens.

Cheers to the professional landscapers and renovators who secure their loads when hauling garbage to the dump.

Jeers to the few other clowns whose garden and lumber waste falls out of uncovered trailers onto our streets and highway.

The debris that blows out of uncovered trailers may cause a motor vehicle accident and it’s unsightly litter!

Big Cheers to Shelli and Jay at the Telus/Selkirk store for the amazing customer service and education when purchasing my first cell phone. Best service ever!

Cheers to A&W for by far the best service of all the fast food places!

Even better than the sit-down places some days!

ANNOUNCEMENT

Meeting Space Now Available Have your next meeting with us BOOK TODAY! 250-347-2323 BighornMeadows.com/Meeting

On the Springs Course

Jeers to the person who took my son Aaron Karl headstone (Rock) from the Swan. Please return it!

Jeers to some of the parents who let their kids run all through everyone’s yards. My yard isn’t a playground for your kids.

A big Cheers to the anonymous donor who sent flowers from Inspire Floral Boutique to the patient rooms and admitting office at the Invermere Hospital.

A very kind and thoughtful thing to do!

A great big Cheers to Brenda at Chill Out Ice Cream for hosting the Woof-le Cones fundraiser for ICAN last week. Everyone had a blast, we raised over $200, and dogs wearing balloons are the cutest.

Cheers to the people ahead of us at the Tim Hortons drive through, who paid for our order early Friday afternoon. What a nice thing to do.

A Great Big Cheers to all the people that showed up on the Sandy Bend fire on the Toby Benches. You’re all AWESOME! Cheers to Sophie at Invermere Post Office for your professionalism and caring nature when serving customers.

Much appreciated!

Cheers to the young lady serving at Windermere Valley Golf Course on the night of Friday Sept. 1st. You said you were in training, but you are well on your way! Much appreciation for making our meal great!

Jeers to the motorist that insists on making our streets a race course.

Huge Cheers to Inspire Floral Boutique for the beautiful floral arrangements they brought to the residents at Columbia Garden Village. The building smells fresh and the residents have bright smiles.

Jeers to the Community Association that refused to help a 76 year old get some water on a dangerously dry patch of grass beside a very dry treed area on Crown Land which is also listed as Community Reserve. Real nice display of community spirit!

LOST AND FOUND

LOST: Yellow Pedal Boat, near Rushmere. Drifted away in the windstorm a couple weeks ago.

Please call/text 403-650-5487 if found.

LOST/STOLEN: My Son Aaron Karl’s rock headstone from the Swan. Please return it or let me know where it is and I can go get it, no questions asked. We just want it back where it belongs. If you have any info please contact Mary at 250-342-6512.

LOST: Camera in a black shoulder case at The Source about two weeks ago. If found please call 250-342-6068.

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WHY RENT? Lake Windermere Pointe Condos Mortgage payments from under $700/month.

Condo fees and mortgage payments can be less than rent payments. Possible rent-to-own opportunities for qualified buyers OAC. Own your home with only $4,000 in your wallet.

LOST AND FOUND

HOUSE FOR RENT

CONDO FOR RENT

BUSINESS FOR SALE

LOST: Grey suitcase with red piping, wide-brim red hat inside. arnesahlen@hotmail.com, cell/ text 250-540-4242.

2-bdrm farm house in Fairmont adjacent to Funtasia Fun Park.

Available Oct. 15th - March 15th. $650/mo + utilities, internet included, rental conditional to caring for animals in the park and light snow removal, time commitment 1 - 3hrs daily at $15/hr. Please call Joe or Tanya at 250-345-4511 or fairmontfuntasia@live.com.

Akiskinook Resort: Ground level larger end unit, 1-bdrm fully furnished condo, newly renovated, indoor pool, hot tub. $800/mo includes cable. Call or text 403-281-3991.

Business for Sale: Grant’s Foods, 503 7th Ave, Invermere. Now reduced to $49,000. Includes everything. Email gkelly2@ telus.net.

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: 250342-3166.

SHARED ACCOMM

T: 778-527-2121 F: 778-527-2122 E: rockiesrealty@century21.ca

www.C21rockiesrealty.com

Ken Becker

Owner/Realtor™

Joe Evanoff Realtor™

Dave McGrath

Associate Broker™

250-342-1161 250-341-7045 250-341-1967

For rent 1-bdrm in a 4 plex.

Windermere. 250-341-1814, washer/dryer, Smoking enviroment.

SUITE FOR RENT Bright 1-Bedroom furnished walk-out suite in Westridge, Invermere. Quiet neighborhood within walking distance to town. Off-street parking for one vehicle. N/S, D/W, W/D. One small dog/cat allowed. D.D., Pet deposit and References required. $900/mo. Utilities, hydro, wifi included. Long-term renter preferred. Available Oct. 1. Email rosis@telus.net.

HOUSE FOR RENT 4-bdrm house in Invermere.

Available Sept. 1st. $1,800/mo + utilities + D.D., N/P, N/S. Call 403-246-6680.

Exclusive 4-bdrm fully furnished Fort Point home, lake view and access. N/S N/P available Sept.

7/17 to May 31/18. $1500/mo + utilities. References required.

Call 250-341-5335.

4-bdrm house in Invermere.

Available Sept. 1st. $500/mo/rm + utilities + DD, N/P, N/S. Call 403-874-1273.

5904 Columbia Road, Edgewater, BC. Large house located on a big corner lot (3 Acres). 6-bdrm, 4 baths, 2 full kitchens, 2 living rooms, Washer/Dryer on each floor, huge deck. Appliances: Upstairs: washer/dryer, stove, fridge, dishwasher, furnace (propane). Downstairs: washer/ dryer, stove, fridge, dishwasher, furnace (electric). Available October 1st, 2017. $1,200/ mo for whole house. Pets negotiable. 403-650-8654.

TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT Radium: 2-bdrm, 2 bath townhouse, double attached garage. A/C, Everything on one level, deck, fire-pit, N/S, pet’s negotiable. References required. Available November 1st. $12500/mo, 306-921-7885.

Black Forest Village: 2-bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, N/S, pets negotiable.

All appliances, garage. $1,000/ mo + utilities. 250-342-2678.

CONDO FOR RENT Cozy 1-bdrm condo for rent in Radium. Fully furnished with 7 appliances, underground parking, pool and hot tub. $750/mo + $400 D.D. Available October 1st. Call 403-880-9719 or 403-512-2168.

SERVICES

Attention Snow Removal Contractors EK Realty Strata Division is now accepting sealed bids for snow removal for the Kimberley and Cranbrook areas for the 2017/2018 season Packages can be picked up at 25-10th Ave S. The deadline for bids is September 28, 2017.

Pioneer Classified Advertising 250-341-6299

East Kootenay Realty

Invermere - Furnished Upper Level two-storey Condo, close to downtown. 2-bdrm, 2 bathrooms. N/S, N/P, No Partiers.

References please. $1,100/mo. plus hydro. 403-978-4559.

LOT/ACREAGE FOR RENT Lot for mobile home. No pets.

Phone 250-342-9390.

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE Nice building lot. Eileen Madson Primary School area. Asking $110,000. 250-341-3521.

FIREWOOD Support Rockies Hockey firewood. Larch, fir, pine and poplar split and delivered. Call 250-342-6908.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 1997 Ford F-150 XLT, 4 X 4, extended cab, long Box, 326,000 kms. Contact 250-342-3461.

1986 Ford F150 as is $300 and 1996 Dodge Caravan as is $300.

If interested please call 250-3411554.

SERVICES

ELKHORN COUNTRY ESTATES

Phase 2 now for sale, Windermere. Total of 8 acreages, 3 sold, 5 to 6.25 acres each. Starting at $169,000 + GST. Separate individual graveled access roads, individual wells up to 30 gallons per minute, no building commitment. Two minutes to golf course, five minutes to beach. Phone Elkhorn Ranch 250-3421268.

HOUSE FOR SALE 4-bdrm home for sale in Invermere’s Westside Park.

Private yard and huge deck!

Walk to schools! $339,000.

Contact 403-542-9409.

BUSINESS FOR SALE Columbia Valley Taxi. $35,000.

Two cabs plus equipment. Email: oldfaller@gmail.com.

NO JOB TOO SMALL

DRIVEWAYS PARKING LOTS ASPHALT SEALING FREE ESTIMATES 1-888-670-0066 EAST KOOTENAYS 1-877-955-5648 WEST KOOTENAYS 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-OMatic. Graber. Serving Calgary/ Columbia Valley. Contact Brenda 403-861-8782, soledecor@shaw.ca, www.

Studio222calgary.com.

LESSONS

PIANO AND THEORY LESSONS All ages, beginner to grade 10 conservatory.

Registered teacher for 40 years.

A.R.C.T. L.T.C.L. Play for recitals, exams, festivals, or just for your own enjoyment.

Please call Linda Hookenson at 250-342-9286

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SERVICES

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Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Environmentally friendly products. Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213 or visit www. heavensbest.ca.

Treasurer Needed:

The Horsethief Pub in Radium is now hiring F/T, P/T bartenders and servers. Must be available evenings and weekends, and have a valid Serving It Right.

Please submit your resume to horsethiefpub@telus.net or in person to the Horsethief Pub.

Seeking a motivated individual interested in joining a growing construction company. Must have experience, be physically fit, have own transportation and a positive attitude.

Wage negotiable dependent on knowledge and skills. Immediate start. Please email resumes and references to JLBInnovations@hotmail.com.

Cafe Allium at Pynelogs is looking for Kitchen Help, both P/T and F/T. Flexible hours, days and nights. Apply in person or email Resume to cafeallium@ gmail.com.

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

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

HELP WANTED 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.

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.

ICAN (Invermere Companion Animal Network) is looking to fill our Treasurer position. This is a volunteer opportunity with a 2 - 6 hour commitment per week. If you have worked with QuickBooks, Excel and have experience writing grants for non-profits, we want to hear from you! For more information on this position; please see our Facebook page posting or call 250-341-7888.

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

Helna’s Stube is looking for P/T dishwasher, kitchen help and evening server. Email resume to mail@helnas.com or call 250347-0047.

Valley Spas is looking for a F/T permanent hot tub/water maintenance technician.

Experience an asset but will train for the right candidate. Wage negotiable. Please drop off resume in person at 230 Laurier St. Invermere.

?Akisq’nuk First Nation

SENIOR FINANCIAL OFFICER The Akisqnuk First Nation (AFN) is nestled in BC’s Columbia Valley, between Radium and Fairmont Hot Springs, adjacent to the town of Invermere. This four-season playground offers something for everyone with a small-town ambiance and excellent schools.

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Position Summary As the Senior Financial Officer, you will report directly to the Senior Administrative Officer and will be responsible for the overall financial management and reporting of the financial affairs of the AFN, managing the finance, accounting, payroll, benefits, and taxation operations, developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures, and providing overall guidance in financial aspects of the AFN including investments.

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Duties and Responsibilities include: • Providing leadership, direction, and professional support to Council and other employees in the planning, financial management, development, budgeting and daily operations; • Ensuring the financial administration systems, policies, procedures, directions and internal controls are appropriately designed and operating effectively; • Coordinating the development, review and management of the AFN annual financial plan, budgets and reports, working closely with Council, Senior Administrative Officer and Managers; • Overseeing financial audits, managing the compilation and production of all information required and ensuring successful completion of the audit according to pre-determined standards and timetable; • Preparing and presenting financial reports to Council and to the Finance, Audit, and Investment Committee at their regularly scheduled meetings;

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Ensuring compliance with AFN’s Financial Administration Law; Identifying, assessing, monitoring, and reporting on financial reporting risks and fraud risks, recommending and implementing procedures for mitigating financial reporting and fraud risks and ensuring approved procedures are followed; Supervising all employees in the Finance Department; evaluating their performance annually; assisting with their training and development plans; Administering the AFN Employee Benefit Programs and performing the responsibilities of the Plan Administrator; and, Administering the AFN Property and Service Tax Laws and performing the responsibilities of the Tax Administrator.

Qualifications include: • CPA designation; • Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar financial management role, with experience in fund accounting, taxation and payroll and benefit; • Advanced proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite and applications, and experience working with Dynamics GP or other integrated accounting software; For a full job posting, please visit: www.akisqnuk.org Closing date: September 22, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. local time Please submit your cover letter and resume to: Stephen Olson Senior Administrative Officer 3050 Hwy 93/95 Windermere, BC V0B 2L2 Fax: (250)342-9693 Email: solson@akisqnuk.org

PIANO LESSONS by Inga Lipkov, M. A. from one of the best European music schools, highly acclaimed piano teacher and performer. All levels and ages, RCM examinations, Theory.

Personalized lessons and programs. Call 250-345-6804.

Best Paints RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE Best Paints is a branch of Warwick Enterprises Ltd. With knowledgeable staff and highest quality products we are a leading supplier of Benjamin Moore paints and Sikkens stains in the Columbia Valley. If you are committed to customer service, passionate about interior design and have a keen eye for color then Best Paints is the place for you.

Job Description:

• Assist customers in a professional and timely manner • Provide knowledgeable product assistance to customers, assessing their painting needs and advising solutions • Tint, mix and color match paint • Process all sales transactions using QuickBooks POS • Actively participate in all store activities including stocking shelves, pricing, inventory ordering, maintaining displays and keeping store clean and tidy • Energy and ability to multi-task in a busy environment • Ability to work rotating Saturdays and lift up to 40 lb.

Qualifications:

• An eye for color and a strong interest in interior decorating.

Please forward your resume to Email: info@warwick-interiors.com or Fax: 250-342-3546

INTERIORS

Thank you for your interest in applying for this position. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

COLU M B I A VA L L E Y P IONEER FEAT UR E S EC T ION For the last 28 years, thousands of classic car enthusiasts from all over British Columbia, Alberta and the United States have flocked to The Columbia Valley on the third Saturday in September for the annual Columbia Classic Show and Shine!

Help us in saying Happy 28 Years with some of the amazing offerings that are special to the businesses of the Columbia Valley!

Friday, September 8th at noon Thursday, September 14th N E W S PA P E R

LESSONS/TRAINING

For more information contact Dean at 250-341-6299 or e-mail dean@columbiavalleypioneer.com to participate.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Warwick Enterprises Ltd is looking for an enthusiastic part-time administrative assistant to support our team.

Job Description: • Maintenance of client and project files • Entering payments and bills into QuickBooks • Maintain and order office supplies • Answering office phones and directing calls • Maintain accurate filing system • Aid in the preparation of customer month end statements • Assist in other general administrative duties as required • Retail support in Paint and Flooring store as required • Manage and coordinate Social Media content and platforms.

Qualifications: • Proficient usage of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook • QuickBooks skills would be an asset • Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills Please forward your resume to info@warwick-interiors.com or Fax 250-342-3546

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Are you a professional stylist with an upbeat and positive attitude?

We are looking for someone with exceptional cuts and color, that can build a clientele and obtain a high level of service. Urban Roots Salon and MediSpa has ongoing education and training as well as very competitive wages and product incentives. If you are looking for a high paced and busy salon, we are it!

Email resume to: urbanroots@shaw.ca 1714 Cranbrook Street North Cranbrook, BC 250-417-3417

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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

Baker Full-time/Shift Work Afternoon/Evening Shift, Weekends and Weekdays. $12.50/hour + medical/ dental/group benefits

Apply via email: timhortons.invermere@gmail.com

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(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.

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

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 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.

Benefits: Medical and Dental

Resource, Development & Advocacy

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Youth Outreach Worker Permanent 20 hours a week position Mostly week daytime hours (Monday to Friday).

Job Duties: • Engage hard-to-reach youth who are involved in challenging or risk-taking behaviours in order to provide information and support for healthy choices.

• Assess alcohol and drug use, depression, suicide, risk, sexual activity, abuse issues, with the assistance of the family and the individual counsellor or other service delivery professionals.

• Provide short-term crisis intervention and counselling services, using professionally recognized and accepted techniques and strategies, along with appropriate referrals to other treatment or support services. Case conference with other members of the community service delivery team.

• Engage parent-teen mediation using conflict resolution strategies with families referred by MCFD. • In coordination with other services, help at-risk youth to develop action plans which they can implement.

• Advocate for youth with social workers, probation officer, school officials, financial workers, RCMP, local business, or others as warranted.

• As time permits, develop counsellor-directed support groups.

• Network with agencies, schools, and other community services.

• Prepare and submit narrative and statistical reports to the employer, ministry officials as required.

Qualifications: Preferably an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, with two years of related job experience. Other appropriate combinations of education and experience may be considered. A valid BC driver’s license is essential.

How to apply; email: mneider@familydynamix.ca

by September 19th, 2017, 4 pm

Please apply via email at timhortons.invermere@gmail.com or in person at 496 Highway 93/95 Invermere, BC

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

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

Pioneer Classified Advertising 250-341-6299

JOIN OUR WINNING TEAM! Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is accepting applications for the position of:

MARKETING MANAGER Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is looking for a Marketing Manager to manage the day to day marketing activities of the resort.

This position reports to the Director of Sales & Marketing and works closely with internal business units to drive revenue.

Duties include, but are not limited to: • Manage the Marketing team • Develop and implement the annual promotional plan & oversee the promotional budget • Manage, optimize and adjust budgets for PPC campaigns (eg Google Adwords, Display Ads, Facebook Ads) • Oversee, facilitate and manage all interaction on social media, website and campaigns and report on / provide insights for competitor social media activity to influence best practices • Prepare quarterly social media & website KPI reports using digital analytic platforms • Database management • Manage and maintain the website • Develop/create promotional items and collateral for the various business units • Participate in Rate Management meetings • Lead Acquisition through Conversion Qualifications include: • Post-secondary education in Marketing • 2–3 years marketing management experience—preferably in the hospitality / tourism industry • Digital marketing and social media experience • A proven record of results-oriented leadership and team development • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail • Excellent communication skills—interpersonal, written and public/media relations • Strong time management skills and works well under pressure in a fast paced environment • Think creatively and innovatively • Proficiency in MS Office, Google Analytics, Adobe InDesign and HTML Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers a competitive salary & benefits package with access to all Resort amenities.

Qualified applicants please forward your resume with references prior to September 11th, 2017 to David Sheedy at hr@fhsr.com or fax to 250.345.6616. ve staff Didja know? All employees receiities passes for free access to all Resort amen (ski, golf & hot springs) and much more.

FairmontHotSprings.com 1.800.663.4979

CLASSIFIED DEADLINE: Friday at noon

N E W S PA P E R

Call us today to place your classified advertisement. info@columbiavalleypioneer.com Phone: (250) 341-6299 Fax: (855) 377-0312

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SPORTS

Invermere athlete demonstrates skill in Kamloops

By Nikki Fredrikson nikki@columbiavalleypioneer.com She started kicking around a soccer ball at the age of four. Growing up she played house, rep, and even high school level soccer. By 2016, local Shelbie Clarke was recruited by Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Wolfpack head coach Kelly Shantz to join the university’s program. “[I] really wanted to work with her to give her the opportunity to go to university and pursue university athletics,” said Mr. Shantz.

Ms. Clarke, along with her family, worked with Mr. Shantz to get her to TRU for camp at spring break and a tour of the campus before she committed to coming to train with the team in early August of this year.

“There’s some cliches in what I do and in what we do as coaches. One of them is you can’t coach height, you can’t make a short player tall. Shelbie’s a solid 5’10” and a multisport athlete; you know, she played everything and is very very athletic for a Shelbie Clarke tall, strong girl,” said Mr. Shantz.

Currently, Ms. Clarke is vying for the top goaltender position among two other athletes – a third-year veteran and another freshman goalie.

“It depends on the next couple weeks, more so because none of us have really jumped out in leadership in the goalie’s area,” said Ms. Clarke.

She added that while it’s been fun so far, it’s also nerve racking as it’s harder playing at the university level.

“Being from a small town in a small region it’s not like there’s a big city anywhere near. She really hasn’t had the instruction that a goaltender requires. Some of her technique is really requiring upgrading and the way she

Invermere’s Shelbie Clarke defends the net for Thompson Rivers University’s Wolfpack team. moves her feet and the way she moves her hands, her positioning, and stuff,” said Mr. Shantz adding, “She’s such a smart athlete that she’ll get really quick from our goaltending instructor.”

While the head coach said everything’s earned, and that it’s his job to put the best team on the field, there is an opportunity for the younger athletes to get playing time.

“2018 is what I’ve always told her is kinda her go-to year. But if something happens quickly and we get an opportunity in the meantime, she will definitely be given a chance,” said Mr. Shantz.

This season the Wolfpack has 16 freshman players making the program the youngest team in the league

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which works to Ms. Clarke’s benefit as it will give her the opportunity for playing time.

“She has massive potential. She is doing plenty well enough now to get some time in our exhibition games and be kept on the roster so that we can give her as much instruction as possible through a bit of a red shirt year,” said Mr. Shantz.

At the time of the interview, Mr. Shantz was still assessing each goaltender but projected this year to be a development year for the Invermere local. Giving her a third of the playing time in exhibition games and scrimmages, Ms. Clarke has demonstrated the skill to grow with her new team.

Hit the greens for STARS at annual mixed open

By Nikki Fredrikson nikki@columbiavalleypioneer.com It’s an opportunity to grab your best outfit and your favourite golfing partner to hit the greens and raise money for Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS).

On Saturday, September 23rd, at the Mountainside Golf Course in Fairmont Hot Springs, mixed teams will compete in the full day event.

“It’s mixed open so teams are made of one male and one female. This format is nine holes of alternate shot and nine holes of scramble,” said Jeremy Johnson, head professional.

Following the round will be a dinner and dance with a silent auction and 50/50 fundraiser, raising additional funds for STARS. “There’s definitely maybe a lack of events, especially for couples. (We’re) trying to get a chance to put together men and women playing golf together in a fun environment. The way most people play golf in real life, we thought that’d be a great opportunity to do that because a lot of people like to play as couples and gives a chance to involve everybody,” said Mr. Johnson.

The event was an idea brought on by Mr. Johnson and a few members of the

club who wanted to do something for the air ambulance service.

“The couple that kind of wanted to start this event with me, like I say they’ve had a lot of experience with some friends and family getting helped by STARS. I think that’s kind of the reason we went with that and they really wanted to do something for it,” said Mr. Johnson.

With space for 50 teams to enter, Mr. Johnson chose to go with a shotgun start for the competition ensuring everyone starts their round at the same time.

“It’s a pretty common one when you have a lot of people in an event. That way you can get everybody to start at the same time and finish at the same time and all play 18 holes,” said Mr. Johnson.

Keeping the event fun for all teams the event organizers are running a bestdressed competition and are hoping to see some creativity on the greens.

“Creativity is fine, it would be nice for people to be matching in some way is what we’re kind of shooting for,” said Mr. Johnson.

Along with a best-dressed prize, there will be an early bird prize draw for teams that sign up for the event before Friday, September 15th.

Registration is $100 per person and teams can sign up by emailing Mr. Johnson at Jjohnson@fhsr.com.

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Disability awareness employment month Submitted by EK Employment September is Disability Employment Month at Work BC Employment Services Centre, EK Employment, in Cranbrook, Fernie, Golden and Invermere, who are dedicated to raising awareness of the opportunities available to persons with disabilities in the workforce.

We will be focusing on giving employers a greater understanding of the employment value of hiring persons with disabilities, highlighting that these individuals are a critical part of the tapestry of our society and how this important workforce can fit into a number of job

placements that an employer may have for their business.

Inclusive hiring by employers supports the provincial government’s vision to make B.C. truly inclusive for people with disabilities by 2024 – including having the highest labour participation rate.

As stated by Linda Larson, Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility – “Disability Employment Month is a chance to highlight the resources available to help people with disabilities find employment-and for employers to hire more diverse workforce...” (https://news.gov.bc.ca/ releases/2015SDSI0042-001401) The Employment Program of BC (EPBC) has in-

Regional District of East Kootenay Holland Creek Sanitary Sewer Flushing Begins Soon!

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

This maintenance is scheduled for September 12 and September 13, 2017.

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

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

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

Internal plumbing consists of “P” Traps, which hold a volume of water to prevent sewer gasses from migrating into a home.

During the flushing process, this water could be drawn out of the traps. For that reason, it is important to refill all plumbing traps by running the water in your sinks and floor drains after the work is complete.

creased access to services for all persons with disabilities.

To help break down the barriers often faced when looking for and securing a job, persons with disabilities can access the following EPBC services; unpaid work experience placements; career and other assessments; financial support for assistive technology in the workplace; skills training; job development; customized employment services and self-employment (SE). We are encouraging employers to review all the EPBC programs that support and encompass this community. To obtain more information please contact your local WorkBC Employment Services Centre, EK Employment.

Some key facts: • There are more than 334,000 people in B.C. between 15 and 64 years of age, self-identify as having a disability – that’s almost 15 per cent of the total population.

• Almost 90 per cent of consumers prefer companies that employ people with disabilities, according to a study cited in a 2012 Conference Board report.

• People with disabilities make great employees and are five times more likely to stay on the job than people who do not have a disability.

• Businesses experience less turn-over when they invest in a person with disabilities, as they typically have higher retention rates – this means less energy and expense hiring and training new people.

• Consumers with disabilities in Canada spend $25 billion a year and growing, which means accessibility is also big business.

The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

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

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

For more information on the flushing program, contact: Norm Thies, RDEK Senior Operator nthies@rdek.bc.ca or 1-250-342-0063

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D E H S We are feeling... F L U Water System Flushing

Windermere, Holland Creek, Timber Ridge, Rushmere, Spur Valley and Edgewater

The Regional District of East Kootenay will be doing its annual water system flushing between September 5, 2017 - October 13, 2017 Users in Windermere, Holland Creek, Timber Ridge, Rushmere, Spur Valley and Edgewater may notice temporary water discolouration for a short period of time. If there is any discolouration of water, please run your cold water taps until the water is clear.

Library camp-out

For more information on the flushing program, contact: Norm Thies, RDEK Senior Operator nthies@rdek.bc.ca or 1-250-342-0063

19 - 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 Ph: 250-489-2791 • 888-478-7335 Fax: 250-489-1287 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca Website: www.rdek.bc.ca

Young library lovers were treated to a ‘camp-out’ evening at the Invermere Library on Friday, August 25th. Campers did crafts, completed a flashlight scavenger hunt, built forts and sat around a twinkly-lit campfire. It was a magical evening event.

Photo by Justin Keitch

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Regional District of East Kootenay Windermere Water Upgrade Vote ADVANCE ELECTOR REGISTRATION Are you eligible to vote at the Windermere Water Upgrade Vote on October 28, 2017? Is your name on the current list of electors?

If you are not sure you can find out by visiting the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) office at 19 – 24 Avenue South, Cranbrook, by calling us at 250-489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335, or by sending an email to elections@rdek.bc.ca. The office is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays).

Advance elector registrations will be accepted at the RDEK office in Cranbrook until 4:30 pm on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. With the exception of registrations on voting days, elector registrations will not be accepted during the period September 21, 2017 to October 30, 2017.

ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS 1. RESIDENT ELECTORS: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day; and • a Canadian citizen; and • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and • a resident of the Windermere Community Water System Local Service Area for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law.

NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS FOR SCRUTINEERS

2. NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day; and • a Canadian citizen; and • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and • a registered owner of real property in the Windermere Community Water System Local Service Area for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • not entitled to register as a resident elector; and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law; and • if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.

On Saturday, October 28, 2017 qualified electors within the Windermere Community Water System Local Service Area will be voting on the following question: “Are you in favour of the Regional District of East Kootenay adopting Bylaw No. 2784 and Bylaw No. 2785 to: • increase the maximum annual requisition for the Windermere Community Water System Local Service to $510,000; and • borrow up to $7,010,000 amortized over a maximum of 25 years to purchase a water treatment plant and upgrade the Windermere water distribution system?”

Scrutineers for and against the question must be appointed if applications are received from persons who wish to volunteer for the positions. Only persons entitled to vote as electors on the question shown above are entitled to act as scrutineers. If sufficient applications are received, one scrutineer for and one scrutineer against the question will be appointed for each voting place. One scrutineer for the question and one scrutineer against the question will also be appointed to be present at the determination of the official results and, if necessary, at a judicial recount.

Applications to act as a scrutineer will be received by the Chief Election Officer at the RDEK office, 19 – 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook during regular office days and hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm): FROM: TO:

9:00 am, Wednesday, September 13, 2017 4:00 pm, Friday, September 22, 2017

Application forms are available at the RDEK office at 19 – 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook and may be requested in person, by calling us at 250-489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335, by sending an email to elections@rdek.bc.ca, or by visiting our website at www.rdek.bc.ca.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on these matters, please contact Shannon Moskal, Chief Election Officer, or Tina Hlushak, Deputy Chief Election Officer, at 250-489-2791 or toll-free at 1-888-478-7335.

Shannon Moskal, Chief Election Officer

East Side Lake Windermere Water Vote ADVANCE ELECTOR REGISTRATION Are you eligible to vote at the East Side Lake Windermere Water Vote on October 28, 2017? Is your name on the current list of electors?

If you are not sure you can find out by visiting the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) office at 19 – 24 Avenue South, Cranbrook, by calling us at 250-489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335, or by sending an email to elections@rdek.bc.ca. The office is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays).

Advance elector registrations will be accepted at the RDEK office in Cranbrook until 4:30 pm on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. With the exception of registrations on voting days, elector registrations will not be accepted during the period September 21, 2017 to October 30, 2017.

ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS 1. RESIDENT ELECTORS: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day; and • a Canadian citizen; and • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and • a resident of the proposed East Side Lake Windermere Water System Service Area for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law.

NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS FOR SCRUTINEERS

2. NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day; and • a Canadian citizen; and • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and • a registered owner of real property in the proposed East Side Lake Windermere Water System Service Area for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • not entitled to register as a resident elector; and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law; and • if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.

On Saturday, October 28, 2017 qualified electors within the proposed East Side Lake Windermere Water System Service Area will be voting on the following question: “Are you in favour of the Regional District of East Kootenay adopting Bylaw No. 2786 to: • establish the East Side Lake Windermere Water System Service, within a portion of Electoral Area F, for the purpose of operating and maintaining a water treatment plant and water distribution system; and • annually requisition a maximum of $0.01 per $1,000 of taxable assessed value to pay for the service?”

Scrutineers for and against the question must be appointed if applications are received from persons who wish to volunteer for the positions. Only persons entitled to vote as electors on the question shown above are entitled to act as scrutineers. If sufficient applications are received, one scrutineer for and one scrutineer against the question will be appointed for each voting place. One scrutineer for the question and one scrutineer against the question will also be appointed to be present at the determination of the official results and, if necessary, at a judicial recount.

Applications to act as a scrutineer will be received by the Chief Election Officer at the RDEK office, 19 – 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook during regular office days and hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm): FROM: TO:

9:00 am, Wednesday, September 13, 2017 4:00 pm, Friday, September 22, 2017

Application forms are available at the RDEK office at 19 – 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook and may be requested in person, by calling us at 250-489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335, by sending an email to elections@rdek.bc.ca, or by visiting our website at www.rdek.bc.ca.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on these matters, please contact Shannon Moskal, Chief Election Officer, or Tina Hlushak, Deputy Chief Election Officer, at 250-489-2791 or toll-free at 1-888-478-7335.

Shannon Moskal, Chief Election Officer

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

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Old Timers ice time The Warriors (red) took on the Flying Failures on the morning of Saturday, September 2nd during the Walkers Labour Day Classic Old Timers Tournament. Old Timers played at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena, followed by a dinner and dance at the Invermere Curling Centre.

Photos by Nikki Fredrikson

The bread and butter on pickleball

By Lorene Keitch lorene@columbiavalleypioneer.com Pickleball. It’s a real thing. And if you haven’t heard of it, you might want to get yourself up to the new Pine Ridge pickleball courts to see it for yourself.

Pickleball looks kind of like tennis, with a court setup similar to its cousin. It uses rackets that look more like giant ping pong paddles and a wiffle ball. It has been described as a combination of badminton, tennis and table tennis.

“It appeals more to people starting to get a bit older,” explained pickleball enthusiast John Hague. “It’s one of those things you don’t have to move around as much.”

Pickleball came to the Valley three or four years ago, Mr. Hague recollected, when a fellow tennis player and seasonal resident brought a pickleball net to town. They started setting up the net at the Mt. Nelson tennis courts and drawing chalk lines for the smaller court size.

The list of local players has grown bigger over the years and the email list is now up to about 40 people. The players have recently moved their games up to the Pine Ridge courts. Mr. Hague said the new courts at Pine Ridge are fantastic, with super views for a rousing round of this ever-growing sport. All the players are very grateful to the developers for building these publicly-accessible, free courts.

On a typical Thursday morning recently, eight players were at the sun-splashed courts. Shouts of the score rung out amidst the slap of paddles and light-hearted ribbing across the nets. Players admitted this was a small morning turnout, probably due to the smoke or the proximity to the long weekend. Often, they affirmed, there can be 12 playing and a few more waiting on the sidelines.

Lorraine Bladon was one such player last week. She has been playing the sport for six years.

“I play tennis as well,” shared Ms. Bladon. “For older people, this is a little easier.

The court is smaller.”

There are also no overhand swings so for anyone with shoulder issues, it is easier on

Lorraine Bladon lobs the ball back during a game last week.

Photo by Lorene Keitch the body while still getting a good workout in. Ms. Bladon said aside from the fitness aspect, there is great camaraderie and fun in the game.

Anyone is welcome to come try out pickleball. Wear a good pair of running shoes and come to the Pine Ridge courts Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday mornings at 9 a.m.

The club has extra paddles to loan out.

They will also be holding a one-day tournament Saturday, September 23rd. For more information, contact John Hague at 250-347-9877.

Golf shots

The Coy’s Senior Mens Annual Golf Tournament was held on Monday, August 28th. This event was started in 2004 and has occurred every year since. The low individual was John Aitken who also won “the most experienced” (age minus score, highest amount wins). The winning team this year was Bob Webster, Ernie Guenther, Maurice Doucette, and Bill Coy.

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FAITH

Bringing in the Harvest

By Pastor Wayne Frater Radium Christian Fellowship Church Isaiah 43:19 NKJV tells us “Behold, I will do a new thing. Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”

There are times in our lives when we realize that it is time for something new, or a change is necessary.

Life seems to be drying up, it all seems like the same old thing. Well I am here to tell you that God sometimes wants us to refocus on what He is doing in our lives. If you are looking for a change in your walk with the Lord, here are a couple of points that help me. The first point is that we have to want to change, and the second is we have to trust the Lord, we have to have faith in Him. We have to believe that He knows what He is doing.

The Bible says that the key to changing anything is faith. If we want to change our circumstance, it takes faith. If we want to change our personality, it takes faith.

If we want to change anything in our life, we have to have faith. We have to have faith in God.

So how does this faith come?

Romans 10:17 tells us. “Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.” In Luke chapter 8 verse 5 through 11, Jesus talks about sowing seed, which He explains in verse 11, that the seed is the Word of God. To see positive change in our lives, we have to trust God, have faith in God, and we must plant the seed of His Word in our hearts. As we do, God will do the rest.

In 1 Corinthians chapter 3 in both verses 6 and 7 we are told that it is God who gives the increase.

That increase comes in both the Spiritual and the natural.

A few days ago I was thinning the carrots in our garden. I was being helped by my 7-year-old granddaughter Reneah. I would pull the carrots and she would take them and wash them with the hose.

I asked her a simple question, “What makes the garden grow?”

She knew the answer. One word, no question mark, simply, “God.” So true, if we do our part, plant the seed, water and fertilize the soil, pull the weeds, God does the rest.

The same is true in our lives. If we seek God, read His Word, pray in faith, trust Him and He will do the rest, it is simple. One word, and Reneah knew the answer: “God.”

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

Worship And Life Instruction, “Simple Church – Love God” Pastor Trevor Hagan ministering.

“K.I.D.S.” Church, for children ages 3-4; Kindergarten-Grade 1; and Grades 2-7, during the Morning Service.

7:30 p.m. “SING and CELEBRATE” You are welcome to join us for an evening of singing the great hymns of the faith; food; and fellowship!

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.: St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats.

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

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

Father John • 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

Woofle cone please An ICAN fundraiser was held at Chilled Out Ice Cream at the Crossroads last Tuesday, August 29th. Diego (above), a rescue dog from Mexico, dug in to a specialty ice cream.

It looks doggone delicious.

Dexter (left) paws-ed for a photo with Madeleine while Alexandra Mitchell pets Twister.

Photos by Nikki Fredrikson

Have an opinion? Email your letter to the editor to lorene@columbiavalleypioneer.com

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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YOUR MONEY

How Are Assets Handled in Divorce?

When couples separate, the law dictates that all family property and debt must be divided equally between spouses, unless an agreement exists that states otherwise.

Here we discuss what family property and debt are, as well as how assets owned before marriage and inheritances are treated in the case of divorce. It should be noted that the law does not differentiate between legally married and common-law spouses.

What is family property?

Simply put, family property is everything that each spouse own together or individually on the date they separate. It includes the family home, bank accounts, investments, pensions and business interests. It does not matter whose name the property is in, but does not include excluded property.

What is excluded property?

One type of excluded property is that which was owned before the couple became married or began living together. This property is not split equally between spouses if they separate or divorce, however, if the property increases in value while the couple live together, the increase is considered family property and must be divided equally.

Another type of excluded property is gifts and inheritances received by one spouse, but only if the assets

were handled a certain way.

How is excluded property divided?

If Spouse 1 owned a house before Spouse 2 moved in, Spouse 2 wouldn’t be entitled to an equal share of the house’s total value after the couple separate. Spouse 2 would be entitled to half the increase of the house’s value since the date of cohabitation.

The same is true for property bought with excluded property. If a couple bought a family home together but Spouse 1 contributed a lot more to the purchase than Spouse 2, and if the funds are traceable, Spouse 1 doesn’t have to share this portion in the event of a split.

Gifts and inheritances may be considered excluded property if they are comingled with family property. For example, if Spouse 2 receives an inheritance of $100,000 and uses it to pay down the mortgage on the house jointly owned with Spouse 1, the court might find that the $100,000 is now family property. It would have the best chance of being considered excluded property if it was recorded in a written agreement.

What is family debt?

All debts either spouse took on during the relationship is considered family debt. This includes mortgages, lines of credit, credit cards and income taxes owing. It also includes debt incurred after separation if the funds were used to take care of family property. As with family property, both spouses are equally responsible for family

debt, regardless of whose name the debt is in.

Can family property and debt be divided unequally?

Yes, there are many circumstances in which a court may find that it would be significantly unfair to divide family debt and property equally. Some examples would be the length of the relationship; how the family got into debt; and how much each spouse contributed to the other’s career or career potential, to name a few.

What should I do?

Prior to cohabitation, those who own significantly more assets than their partner would be wise to speak with a lawyer to ensure their interests are looked after.

They should also make a list and assign fair market values to their major assets, getting appraisals if necessary, to prove their values.

In the case of long-term marriages, most if not all of the assets and debts in the relationship will probably be considered family assets and divided equally between spouses, which is likely the fairest outcome.

Where these laws become important are in cases of short-term marriages or those where one spouse’s assets prior to the marriage were far more significant than the other’s.

If you have questions about these or other family law issues, be sure to discuss them with your lawyer.

Volunteers still needed for Kootenay Country Fair Submitted by Kootenay Country Fair You have heard about the 40th Annual Kootenay Country Fair happening at Fort Steele Heritage Town on Sunday, September 10th but, did you know that the Fair is made possible by the generous efforts of a Volunteer Society? These individuals start meeting in January or February each year to start planning for this amazing community building event. This group of volunteers cannot make the event happen on their own so this is a call out to people looking to meet other people and enjoy the reward of a job well done come Sunday evening once the Fair has wrapped up for 2017.

The event needs volunteers on Friday, September 8th, to help distribute tables and boards around the Town at Fort Steele and then help the conveners set up their various locations. On Saturday, September 9th, each convener will be receiving submitted exhibits between the hours of 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Sunday, the Fort will be hopping with community members. People arrive early to see how their exhibits faired and then they take in the other activities and vendors the day has to offer. At the end of the day there will be an auction of exhibits from the Fair that have been donated or left behind. If your exhibit is not picked up by 4:30 p.m. then it goes to auction. It must be said that for the viewing pleasure of many others it would be great if you could leave your exhibit in place until 4 p.m.

There is an intrinsic reward to volunteering and when you find something you like, it makes the job that much better. If you would like to find out more about volunteering with the Fair check online at www.kootenaycountryfair.com for entry forms and other important details. Read the Exhibitor Rules and that should shed some light and answer questions. Finally if you would like to speak to someone directly please call Trudy at 250-421-8230.

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