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Valley faces pressing day care shortage

By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff With 18 vacant Early Childhood Educators (ECE) positions in the East Kootenay region, the East Kootenay Child Care Task Force (EKCCTF) anticipates families will be facing significant challenges to find child care.

The EKCCTF released the results of the first phase of East Kootenay Child Care Needs Assessment on October 16th, while noting it’s difficult to retain qualified staff at community-based child care programs and that hiring qualified staff at the appropriate wage forces pro-

grams for children to be closed.

In fact, the East Kootenay region has the highest number of vacant early childhood positions in the interior of B.C., according to the EKCCTF. “Early learning and child care in rural communities in the East Kootenay are in crisis,” said Katherine Bonell, EKCCTF spokesperson. “We don’t have enough skilled, qualified, certified ECEs to operate programs.”

The EKCCTF has had representatives from East Kootenay Children First, East Kootenay Success By 6, East Kootenay Child Care Resource and Referral with other East Kootenay members who serve families and

child care programs since 2013. The first phase of the East Kootenay Child Care Needs Assessment was funded by the Social Grants Program of the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) with financial support from the EKCCTF and 45 Conversations.

“If there aren’t enough qualified ECEs, programs have to start reducing the number of children that can participate in the programs, which reduces revenue — it just creates this cyclical effect,” said Ms. Bonell. “Then programs can’t meet their budgetary requirements and it ends up closing.”

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Diabetes team visits Shuswap and Akisqnuk

By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff The quest to raise awareness about diabetes in First Nation communities has begun.

The Seabird Mobile Diabetes team visited the Shuswap Indian Band and the Akisqnuk First Nation to assess and offer advice to people with diabetes between October 19th to 23rd.

“We will probably offer this program every year,

I’m going to say,” said Diana Cote, Shuswap Indian Band spokesperson.

This year’s weeklong program was the first time that the Seabird Mobile Diabetes Team stopped in the Columbia Valley, bringing $100,000 worth of equipment to the Shuswap Indian Band and offering information to both First Nations. There was information available for participants about prediabetes, all three types of diabetes, insulin as well as the signs and symptoms of the disease.

In addition, there was preventative material available for attendees along with information about how diabetes damages one’s body.

“We were full,” said Ms. Cote. “There were members from the Akisqnuk and the Shuswap band. It was very well attended and people were extremely happy and are looking forward to having them return.”

She remains optimistic that the Seabird Mobile Diabetes Team may visit the Columbia Valley again this spring.

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• On Wednesday October 21st, police received a complaint of a possible break and entry on Dunn Street in Canal Flats. Investigators determined that the matter was civil in nature and requested the attending male to depart. All parties cooperated.

• On Friday October 23rd at 1:48 p.m., the Columbia Valley detachment received a second complaint in a week of damage to a locked gate in the 3000 block of Horsethief Road in Wilmer. Anybody with information is requested to contact the detachment.

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. . . ‘Valley’ from page 3

daunting for some local child care facilities.

The Eva Joseph Family Centre (the parent orThe assessment’s short-term solutions were to ganization that manages the Little Badger Early pool resources to create a wage compensation grant Learning Program) spent a year advertising an ECE which could result in increased wages for provincial- opening throughout some of B.C. (Kelowna, Verly licensed child care settings in the East Kootenay non and Kamloops), online and in Calgary, AB to region; designate and fund full-time spaces in post- fill the ECE vacancy on Akisqnuk First Nation, but secondary institutions that offer provincially ac- received very few applications to relocate to the Cocredited face-to-face childhood education programs lumbia Valley. within one year of registration; forgive student loans “We have the room for more kids but the probfor graduates with ECE programs from provincially lem is that we don’t have teachers,” said Carrie Rickaccredited locations; and ards, 41, general manager initiating rural communiof Eva Joseph Learning ties living allowance for and Cultural Centre. “We certified ECEs living outhave a position that we fiside the East Kootenay nally filled but it was reregion who are willing to ally difficult to get people make a two-year commitwho were qualified ECEs ment to serving the area. that take pride in their While the assessjob and want to stay. A lot ment’s long-term soluof people will come for a tions include using pooled short time, but there’s a resources to research the high burnout rate and viability of moving to a they don’t get paid what fully funded and supportthey really deserve, so it’s ed apprenticeship desighard to make a living and nation for early learning (stay) in this area.” and child care in B.C.; While the job Ms. provide ongoing funding Rickards was trying to fill supports to address the DAY CARE SHORTAGE — Kids such as these tots took a year to accomplish, immediate crisis in early with the Windermere Valley Child Care Society are she believes it was the last learning and care in rural lucky — a regional assessment shows a shortage of day six months of persevercommunities that include care options for parents in the East Kootenay. ance that sealed the deal. enhanced wages and work- “We’re very lucky to File photo ing conditions for ECEs; have the quality of staff and creating viable rural that we have,” she added. communities ECE learning and care with com- “We’re very fortunate, especially all the ECEs and munity stakeholders that can enhance the quality all of the ECE assistants in the valley… but it’s reof early childhood development, education, learn- ally hard to get anybody to fill the vacancies.” ing and care. “The supply of child care is not sufCurrently there are two ECEs on staff with supficient to meet the current or future child care needs port from two other staff at the Little Badger Early of families in the area,” said Jane Boyd, lead of the Learning Program. “Our capacity is 55, but we can’t EKCCTF assessment project, in a press release. do that,” she explained. “We can only take 28 kids “Employees in the current child care system juggle at a time but our capacity is 55.” challenging work situations, receive low wages and Ms. Rickards believes two more ECEs would be experience limited employment opportunities.” required if the program was to accept 55 children.

“ECEs, what they do, they are definitely underLocal operators face staffing challenges appreciated and under-paid,” she concluded. “To The challenges of interviewing, screening, hir- recruit qualified ECEs into the valley or getting peoing, relocating and retaining ECE has become ple that live here certified is a really big challenge.”

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This annual survey provides you with an opportunity to outline your priorities as it relates to the DOI budgeting process and projects that are being considered by Council. Your participation is important and is a key part of our process for developing the 2016-2020 budget plans, assisting us in allocating funds and services and determining tax rates.

Surveys are available online at www.invermere.net. For residents who may not have a computer or access to one, you can pick-up a hard copy of the survey from the DOI Municipal Office at 914 - 8th Avenue.

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Additionally, Council invites you to let your views, opinions and suggestions known prior to the regularly scheduled meeting of Council on November 10th from 6-7 pm. Please stop by the Council Chambers (914 – 8th Avenue, rear entrance) for this informal public budget consultation opportunity!

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By Dean Midyette Pioneer Staff

With the election of the Liberals in our recent federal election, Prime Minister-elect Trudeau has made a series of promises as long as a six-year-old’s Christmas wish list. So where to begin? He has announced that his first order of business once he reconvenes parliament in December is to pass a bill that would increase taxes on those earning more than $200,000 per year while reducing taxes for those in the middle class. Prior to that he and many of our premiers will be in Paris for the G20 climate summit. If he announces a gender balanced cabinet that will be three promises kept.

Yes we need to reinstitute the mandatory long form census and I’m sure that the work necessary to legalize marijuana will begin. He needs to make sure that 25,000 Syrian refugees are resettled as promised.

Rumours are swirling that Prime Minister Trudeau will be petitioning the Supreme Court for an extension before tabling legislation dealing with assisted euthanasia. Then there is the revamping of the child tax credits and benefits which will be income-based and, of course, a move to a proportional representative electoral model within 18 months of taking office.

There is also another very important piece of business that desperately needs to be taken care of involving the Ministry of Justice. It involves the many pieces of legislation passed by the Harper government that have been ruled unconstitutional. Of the 47 cases that have already been brought before provincial Supreme Courts, the Federal Court and the Supreme Court of Canada, the Conservative government only won two. Yup, 45 times they have been told that their laws trample on the rights and freedoms of Canadian citizens. This is only the tip of the iceberg. Many lawsuits pertaining to legislation enacted since 2011 have yet to reach our highest courts.

Mr. Trudeau will need to decide which laws to abandon, which to revise and which to continue to support.

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects us from tyrannical acts of government by defining the inalienable rights of the individual. Should continually enacting laws which violate the Charter rights of Canadian citizens be considered a “barbaric cultural practice”?

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Columbia Valley Better at Home Dear Editor: As the co-ordinator of the Better at Home program I would like to update you on the status of this program. Before I do this I would like to thank all of you for your participation in the initial needs assessment meetings that resulted in funding for this much-needed program in our valley.

We are in the developmental stage preparing to begin delivering the programs to seniors. I have been working on the foundation of the program by creating forms, policies, protocol, and procedures, a training handbook for volunteers and contractors and developing the data base for tracking clientele.

I have participated in a study conducted by the

Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research.

The annual two-day, Better at Home Conference held in Burnaby the beginning of October provided an opportunity to meet and network with more than 100 other coordinators across the province.

I attended a half day training on using the data base as well as a number of valuable mini workshops presented during the conference.

The networking and knowledge shared by colleagues in the field as well as the United Way of the Lower Mainland provided a first hand opportunity to gather information on successes and pitfalls experienced by other community programs.

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LETTERS . . .‘Columbia’ from page 6 As you know, our program in the valley encompasses a large geographic area from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen.

We have broken this area down into seven smaller service areas.

As a result we are hopeful that seniors will receive support from somebody who resides in their area. We believe this will further enhance a connectedness for seniors to other residents and activities in their community.

Senior representatives from each of these areas will come together to form a regional coalition to help identify the needs of each community. This will enable me to formulate the plan of action and prioritize the various components of service delivery.

These individuals serving on the coalition will represent their community and be ambassadors for the program.

The first regional meeting of the Senior Coalition will be held in the beginning of November.

We are presently recruiting volunteers for the delivery of services. The first service to be implemented will be transportation.

This service was a result of input provided at the initial meeting, identified as the number one priority of need of the seniors in the Columbia Valley. We anticipate beginning the transportation component by the new year. I have been fielding a number of calls from community members who are both looking for service and looking to volunteer.

I am looking forward to working in collaboration with our seniors and all stakeholders to provide a strong service of support to seniors enabling them to live independently for longer.

If you have any questions I can be reached at jlindal@familydynamix.ca or Family Dynamix 250-342-5566 or my cell 250-342-1110.

Jennifer Lindal Columbia Valley Better at Home Coordinator

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Ladies’ Night offers extended shopping hour in Invermere

By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff

The Columbia Valley Community Foundation is accepting 2015 fall grant applications CVCF granted funds are available for registered charities which support projects that enhance the quality of life for Columbia Valley residents from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen.

With the holiday season quickly approaching, there are 18 businesses in the Columbia Valley gearing up to offer shoppers extended hours this winter.

Retailers will be offering up extended hours for Puttin’ on the Glitz at the annual Ladies’ Night Shopping Extravaganza downtown between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 5th.

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son. “It’s open to the public. The stores stay open late, we offer discounts, we offer in-store draws – it’s just a very fun night to get the girls together and have a late night shopping experience in Invermere.”

In addition, the Circle Cafe will be staying open late during the event to cater to famished shoppers.

“This year, Circle Cafe will be open,” she added.

“They’re doing happy hour and 10 per cent off of appys for the evening so (shoppers) can replenish themselves while they’re out for the evening.”

There is no fee or registration required to participate in the Ladies Night beyond items that are purchased.

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in need. Grants are available for food, heating costs, clothing, prescription medication, medical appliances and equipment, essential home repairs and emergency shelter or assistance.

A portion of Poppy Funds are used to promote Remembrance and ensure Canadians never forget the sacrifices of Canada’s Veterans.

In addition to helping Veterans, Poppy Funds may be allocated for low-rental housing and care facilities, community medical appliances, medical research, drop-in centres, meals-on-wheels, transportation and community emergency services.

These facilities and services are often extended to the elderly, disabled or other community members who are in need of support.

The two local Legion branches, Windermere District Branch 71 and Edgewater Branch 199, are extremely thankful for all the generous contributions received each year and the high level of participation in Remembrance Day Ceremonies throughout the Upper Columbia Valley.

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Nail shop joins valley

By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff Tanya Gillard gave the nail and esthetics room at Scizzor Sisters hair salon a makeover to open up Your Nail Boutique.

She will be offering sculpted gel nails, gel polish and pedicures between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 519 13th Avenue in Invermere from Tuesday until Friday on a weekly basis. Your Nail Boutique owner Ms. Gillard opened the doors two months ago on September 1st.

“It’s a new business downtown,” explained Ms. Gillard. “I rent a room downtown at Scizzor Sisters.”

Ms. Gillard became a Certified Professional Nail Technician at the Just Nailz Calgary Training Facility in 2009. She added to the experience by completing additional courses to learn about nail shape and structure as well as art class at various training facilities in B.C. and Alberta.

“I’ve been in the business since 2009 and worked out of my home for a few years,” she said. “Then, I worked with another company in town for a few years and decided to go back on my own. It was time for a change.”

In addition, Ms. Gillard will be upgrading her knowledge about pedicures with a November 1st course at the North American School of Podology in Calgary.

She believes the information will help her offer clients a specialized approach to foot care at the salon.

“I also have several other certificates in the beauty industry but I am focussing my attention on manicures DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

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Pursuant to section 176 of the Local Government Act, the District of Invermere has authority to provide financial assistance to community groups. Council invites applications for financial assistance in preparation of its 2016 budget. The total budget allocation for grants is $10,000. Those groups or organizations wishing to apply for financial assistance are requested to make written application to the Council before November 6th, 2015.

Application forms are available at the Municipal Office or our website www.invermere.net .

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BEAUTY — Your Nail Boutique owner Tanya Gillard will be offering up treatments for gel nails, gel polish and pedicures at her new downtown location located at 519 13th Avenue. She beautified the entrance and painted the space before opening up the business on September 1st.

Photos by Breanne Massey and pedicures here at the salon,” added Ms. Gillard.

For more information about the new nail shop, visit www.YourNailBoutique.com.

Notice of Annual General Meeting The Board of Directors cordially invites you to join us to celebrate the work of the Windermere Valley Youth Centre Society operating the Summit Youth Centre since 1994 at our Annual General Meeting on November 9, 2015. The purpose of which is to conduct the year end business of June 30, 2015, elect directors and auditor. A full agenda is available on request.

Come learn about our programs, progress and why over 200 youth come visit us every month.

In addition, Jaye Milley, our board member and a member of Canada’s Paralympic Cycling Team will lead a talk of perseverance and overcoming obstacles. This past year Jaye has been featured on the Rick Mercer Show.

Summit Youth Centre Upstairs of the Invermere Community Hall, 7pm Refreshments provided. All welcome!

Area #1 Kimberley Administration Zone Office, Maintenance Compound, Lindsay Park Elementary School and the Blarchmont Learning Center in Kimberley, B.C. All enquiries should be directed to Evan Stavrev at 250-427-2268 or 250-427-8727.

Area #2 Selkirk Secondary School, McKim School, Marysville Elementary School, Kimberley Alternate School and the International Education Building in Kimberley, B.C. All enquiries should be directed to Evan Stavrev at 250-427-2268 or 250-427-8727.

Area #3 (Snow removal and sanding) Edgewater Elementary School parking lot in Edgewater, B.C. All enquiries should be directed to Brian Nickurak at 250-342-6814 or 250-342-1728.

Area #4 Golden Secondary School parking lots and bus turnaround in Golden, B.C. All enquiries should be directed to Alan Ure at 250-344-8643 or 250-344-0217.

Snow removal will take place if over 3” of snow on the ground and must be completed prior to 7 a.m.

Contracts will be based on the type of equipment and hourly rates.

Please list your equipment and the hourly rates.

Contractors are welcome to bid on all areas; however, separate bids for each area must be submitted by 2 p.m., Friday, November 6th, 2015. More than one contract may be issued. The lowest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted.

Sealed tenders must be marked “Snow Removal Contract with the Area #” and submitted to: Steve Jackson, AScT, Director of Operations Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 PO Box 430, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

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

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By Dorothy Isted Special to The Pioneer Teresa Clark had been wanting to move to the Columbia Valley for ten years and it finally worked out in 2014. Having worked as a hairdresser for30 years in Black Diamond, Alberta and been very involved in that small town, it was only natural that she decided to do something for her new community.

She and her partner Johnny are renting the old Windy Café premises and running it currently as a hairdressing salon, Wind in Your Hair, and an antique store called Treasures in the Wind.

While Johnny works elsewhere, Teresa said it can get hectic while she is doing hair and trying to help customers and plans on hiring an employee sometime next year.

It is a place where there is “something for everyone,” from clothing to jewellery, vintage records to brass pieces displayed in 2000 square feet (185 square metres) of store space.

While renovating and coming across old wallpaper in the building, which is more than a hundred years old, Teresa found it kind of spooky and came up with the idea to have a haunted house in October. Running it on Friday evenings so far in October, more than 100

people have come through.

The reaction from the community so far has been pretty good, Teresa said.

“You get people coming in looking for the restaurant. I think a lot of the locals are happy we did something with the building and are trying to improve it,” she added.

Teresa has raised her seven-year old grandson since he was two and he goes to Little Badgers Early Learning Program. They are trying to build a playground so Teresa is requesting cash donations for Little Badgers or food donations for the food bank from those who tour the haunted house.

“There’s nothing gory or bloody, or jumping out at you,” she said, “just scary music coming from upstairs, me as a witch, Johnny a skeleton, a butler with a bird on his shoulder who speaks to you…”

Visitors have commented on the amount of work they went to and they are saying that kids have been pretty thrilled with it.

Candy eyeballs and bones are on the scene, bats are present and there are floating lights and fog.

This is the last weekend to enjoy the antics at Treasures in the Wind, which runs from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday October 30th and on Saturday October 31st from noon to 9 p.m.

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Out & About The annual Firemans’ Ball was a smash success yet again, drawing a capacity crowd of 180 people, including this festively outfitted crew, to the Invermere Community Hall on Saturday, October 24th.

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Fresh Fridays

Youth Open Mic @ Pynelogs Friday November 6th at 7 pm

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The Headbanger Festival returns New to this year is a kids camp for the younger ones taking place Saturday afternoon. The camp’s program will bring bighorn sheep to life through a variety of games, crafts, and hands-on learning. There will even be a visit from the Village Mascot – Randy the Ram. The camp will run from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Ms. Smillie will be joining in on the activities part way through the afternoon.

From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., the last event for Saturday, Parks Canada will showcase restoration programs that they are using to create a naturally sustainable living area for bighorn sheep and other resident wildlife at the Parks Canada Restoration Area.

On Sunday at 10 a.m., festival attendees can look forward to an interpretive walk through the Sinclair Creek trail where bighorn sheep sightings are more than likely. Boasting beautiful landscapes and many different plants and wildlife, the Sinclair Creek trail won’t disappoint.

The cost for attending any event individually is $15 for people 13 years of age and older and $12 for children between the ages of 5 and 12.

Paying the $15 and $12 admission fee for a single event will then grant full access to all festival activity over the whole weekA trio of bighorn sheep make their way end. Professional photography will also be offered but that will through Radium Hot Springs. involve an extra fee.

File photo by Larry Halverson For more information on event venues and registration, visit the Radium Hot Springs website at www.radiumhotsprings.com.

By James Rose Special to the Pioneer Ever wondered what it is like to see bighorn sheep in full rutting action?

Over the November 6th and 7th weekend, the Village of Radium is hosting their second annual Headbanger Festival.

The Festival consists of hands on, interactive workshops providing attendees the most important information about bighorn sheep, urban wildlife issues and Parks Canada restoration areas.

Bighorn sheep have been a focal attraction in Radium Hot Springs for decades and their daily presence and beauty is something that the community of Radium is proud to celebrate. The festival will not only give you the opportunity to witness the bighorn sheep in their annual rut, attendees will also get a chance to learn about them from local wildlife enthusiasts.

Beginning on Saturday, the first of several presentations to take place throughout the day is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Radium Prestige Inn’s Banquet Room. Local sheep enthusiast Kent Kebe will be giving an interactive discussion concerning many different aspects of bighorn sheep. Following Mr. Kebe’s talk, Wildsafe B.C.’s Andrea Smillie will give an interpretive presentation from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. going over wildlife issues in the community of Radium and the programs in place to help avoid human interaction issues.

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

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

Friday, October 30th • Purple Cow Gift Shop 10th Anniversary in Fairmont.

Discounts and deals all day long. Call 250-345-6133 or visit www.purplecowgifts.ca.

• 10 a.m.: Baby Goose, an early literacy program designed for babies up to 18 months & their caregivers at the Invermere Public Library.

• 12 p.m.: Edgewater Seniors soup day at the Edgewater Legion, $6 includes soup, bun and dessert.

• 4 - 10 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre (SYC) Halloween Extravaganza dance and costume party. Family dance at 4 - 6:30 p.m. All ages welcome. SYC Halloween dance 7 - 10 p.m.. Please bring donation for the Food Bank for admission in support of the “Trick or Eat” campaign.

• 6 p.m.: 15th Annual FunnyFest, Halloween Howler at Copper Point Resort. Dinner and Show package $40, just the Show $10 per person. For more information call 250-341-4004 or email sales@copperpointresort.com.

• 6 - 8:30 p.m.: Haunted house at Treasures In The Wind in Windermere. Accepting food donations for the Food Bank or cash donations for Little Badgers Early Learning Centre.

• 6:30 p.m: ‘Spooktacular’ Dinner at the Invermere Legion. A variety of spooky dishes. Live Music by Ted Alexander. $15/person. Reservations recommended.

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

Saturday, October 31st • Halloween Food Fest food drive. This fundraiser is both to engage community involvement featured on the youth and supporting our locals in a time of need.

Instead of trick or treating for candy we will be asking our beloved valley members from areas of Invermere and Windermere to have non-perishable food items

on hand as we knock on your door on October 31st.

(Hopefully all dressed as a food theme).

• 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.: Rocky Mountain Rally. Visit www.rockymountainrally.com for more details.

• 10 a.m.: The Town of Nothing book presentation at Black Star Studios, by Jumbo Wild activist K.L. Kivi and illustrated by Amber Santos. Also a collaborative art activity.

• 12 - 9 p.m.: Haunted house at Treasures In The Wind in Windermere. Accepting food donations for the Food Bank or cash donations for Little Badgers Early Learning Centre.

• 12:30 p.m.: Party in Pink Zumba fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness at the Invermere Community Hall. Dress in pink. $10 drop-in with all the proceeds going to Canadian Cancer Society.

• 2 p.m.: Annual Halloween Tea and Bake Sale of the Edgewater Radium Health Care Auxiliary, at Edgewater Legion Hall.

• 3 - 5 p.m.: Dragonfly Discovery Centre is hosting a children’s Halloween Party. Music, dancing, games, crafts, and feely stations. By donation. Next to Radium Public Library on Main St. West.

• 4 - 8 p.m.: Halloween “Book”-tacular. Not-so Scary Story Times at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Scarier stories throughout the night.

• 6 - 11 p.m.: SYC Scary Movie marathon.

• 7:30 p.m.: Rockies Game- Costumes, prizes, goody bags and Autograph night.

• 9 p.m.: Eat, Drink and Be Scary at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Bearspaw Lounge. Dress your best with prizes for best costume. Spooky drink specials.

Funky jams by DJ Wild Bill.

• Halloween Spiel and party: For more information visit www.curlinginvermere.ca, or email invermerecurling@ shaw.ca or call 250-342-3315.

Monday, November 2nd

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Thursday, November 5th • 2 - 4 p.m.: Shuswap Band Open House at the New Shuswap Band Office beside Kootenay Flooring.

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

• 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.: Puttin’ on the Glitz Ladies Night Shopping Extravaganza, downtown Invermere merchants, in-store specials and draws.

Friday, November 6th • East Kootenay Wine Festival November 6th - 8th.

• Ladies Spiel: November 6-8, for more information visit www.curlinginvermere.ca, call 250-342-3315 or email invermerecurling@shaw.ca.

• 6:30 p.m: Salmon Dinner at the Invermere Legion. $15/person. Reservations recommended. Call 250342-9517. Meat Draw and 50/50.

• 7 p.m.: The Chuck Bisset Singers perform with special guest appearance by Savannah Bisset at Alliance Church. Tickets $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $12 for students.

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

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

Saturday, November 7th • Headbanger Festival in Radium November 7th and 8th. Visit www.radiumhotsprings.com for details.

• 9 - 11 a.m.: Invermere Ski Swap drop gear off at Invermere Community Hall. Sale at 12 p.m. Any questions please contact Jenny 250-342-3819.

• 6:30 p.m.: Corkscrews & Canapes at the 14th Annual East Kootenay Wine Festival at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Lodge. $59. Enjoy live music, local artisans, prizes, after parties and most importantly – wine!

Sunday, November 8th

• 7 p.m.: Lake Windermere District Lions Club meetings every 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at CVCC/Lions Hall Highway 93/95, Invermere. Contact 250-345-0171.

• 7 p.m.: Valley Fitness Society AGM. Everyone welcome.

• Champagne Brunch at the 14th Annual East Kootenay Wine Festival. 3 seating times at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. at Mountain Flowers restaurant at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, $24.95 for adults, $21.20 for seniors.

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Monday, November 9th

• 6 - 8 p.m.: Lego Club every Tuesday at Radium Public Library.

• 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: OPT clinic at the Invermere Health Unit. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Confidential

• 7 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre AGM, upstairs in the Invermere Community Centre (Summit Youth Centre). Full agenda may be obtained at summit. centre@gmail.com or 250-688-0553.

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Tune into the choir’s mix

FRIDAY, OCT. 30th

By James Rose Special to the Pioneer

Family Dance 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.~ All ages Pumpkin Carving ~ All ages YC Halloween Dance 7 p.m.- 10 p.m.~ Ages 12-18 Please bring a donation to the Food Bank for admission in support of the “Trick or Eat” campaign

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The resplendent sounds of the Bisset Singers are making their way back to Invermere on Friday, November 6th at the Lake Windermere Alliance Church. The Chuck Bisset-led choir is returning to the valley with a brio and passion for their music sure to inspire and entertain.

Mr. Bisset loves music of all kinds, and as a priority, he chooses songs for his choir’s repertoire that reflect latitude. As Mr. Bisset says, “it is important to (the) concert’s appeal to a broader base in the community.”

The Bisset Singers last performed BISSET SINGERS —There will be live entertainment in the valley next week in Invermere two years ago. For this when the Bisset Singers make their way back to the Columbia Valley. year’s show, the audience will be Submitted photo treated to a special performance from choir company. Savannah’s professional New York debut Mr. Bisset’s daughter Savannah. Savannah currently is as Marquerite in Andre Gretry’s Richard Coeur-de-lion based in New York City and is a rising star as a proopera received a New York Times review exclaiming “Ms. fessional soprano. She currently performs with an opera Bisset excelled in one of the score’s few arias.” company just below the New York Metropolitan Opera, Continued on page 25 . . . but was recently invited to audition for the prestigious

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See this week's October 28th Invermere Valley Echo for:

• Rockies defeat Fernie rivals during winning streak. (page 1) • New limits on municipal election spending will have little local effect. (page 3) • Canal Flats man dies in crash on Highway 93/95. (page 3) • No more tuition-free courses at COTR for adult upgrading. (page 4) • Money from foreshore purchases not flowing back to area. (page 5) • J2 Ranch: quality local beef in a spectacular setting. (page 7) • Meet the Rockies feature. (page 9 - 12)

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2015-2016 Columbia Valley

Rockies Hockey

Famed coach returns to valley to visit roots

By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff Special guest Tom Renney, former Rockies coach, dropped the puck at the Eddie. He was eager to mark the start of the game (see photo) at the same time he celebrated his daughter’s wedding in the valley.

“I actually came to Invermere in the summer of 1985,” said Mr. Renney after doing the honours. “In the 85-86 season, I coached the first of three seasons here in the Columbia Valley with the Rockies.”

Mr. Renney’s fondly-remembered KIJHL stint was a warm up for a career that took him to the upper echelons of major junior, international and professional coaching. In the early 1990s, he made his mark by taking the Kamloops Blazers to back-to-back major junior championships and establishing the highest winning percentage of any Canadian major junior coach ever.

He followed that up by coaching the Canadian men’s Olympic team to a silver medal in the 1994 Lillehammer Games. A few years later he began his pro coaching career, which saw him at the helm in Vancouver, New York and Edmonton, and as an associate coach in Detroit.

Mr. Renney, having returned to international hockey, is currently the

Operations director brings a fine Irish polish to Rockies

By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff

president and chief executive officer of Hockey Canada.

With roots in Cranbrook and a home in Nelson, Mr. Renney often makes trips to the Columbia Valley but it’s rare he’s able to catch the Rockies’ games.

“This is one of those moments because my daughter was married here in Invermere last night,” he said on Sunday. “I was asked to pop by, see the boys, drop the puck and watch the game at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena — just as I did 30 years ago.”

Mr. Renney was pleased to be back at the Eddie and to catch the highlights of the game.

“It’s just great to be back in this environment,” he concluded. “I have such fond memories of the Eddie and the people that were here at the time. Invermere is such a great community, and to be able to go drop the puck and be on the ice for the first time in a long, long time — it was nice to be back out there.”

“Hockey’s a great game,” said Mr. Renney.

“These are good young men that are doing everything they can to allow their team to have some success and give the opportunity to the folks that live here in Invermere to feel good about their team and where they live because it’s such a great part of the world. The bottom line is that Invermere is a really good spot to bring up kids, to grow and watch hockey, to develop and turn into something special — as many have in the past.”

Columbia Valley Rockies director of hockey operations and president, Graeme Anderson, is working toward encouraging youth to become an integral part of the community.

“My main goal is that there’s something very special in this community and for a long time, when we first came here (from Ireland) to the valley, the valley had fallen out of love with its hockey team,” he explained. “The games weren’t well attended and the team hadn’t done that well for several years, but a small group of us got together and decided that we would like to change it.”

He has a background in team building, problem solving and mentorship. Mr. Anderson joined forces with a small cohort of movers and shakers who wanted to define the hockey program to meet the needs of the Columbia Valley by getting the Junior B team involved in sports, volunteerism and life skills.

Previously, Mr. Anderson was the vice-president for three years.

“We want to develop players, both local and away, not only as players,” said Mr. Anderson. “It develops players as adults. We’ve got a really good program here and we try to get as many local players involved as we can but that varies from year to year on the crop of upcoming players … because it’s a small town.”

His wife, Noelene, is also one of the team’s directors — the duo help coordinate billet homes, off ice activities and team b u i l d i n g activities. She also operates the team’s media and merchandising programs in the Columbia Valley.

The Andersons are dedicated to making improvements for both the team and the community throughout the season.

“The Eddie is somewhere that families can go on a game night, particularly at the weekends, that’s fun and safe,” said Mr. Anderson. “It promotes sports and everything that’s good about the community and hockey so it’s a great place for people to be.”

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Hometown: Edmonton, AB Position: Forward Height: 6’1” Weight: 170 lbs Favourite player: Alex Galchenyuk

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Columbia Valley Rockies The Rockies in recent action, winning 6-4 against the Fernie Ghostriders at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena on Sunday, October 25th (left) and winning 3-0 against the Creston Valley Thunder Cats at the Eddie Mountain Memorial on Friday, October 23rd.

Photos by Breanne Massey

“The Eddie is somewhere that families can go on a game night, particularly at the weekends, that’s fun and safe.”

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Black Bears and garbage WildSafeBC

By Andrea Smillie WildSafeBC Co-ordinator Some good news came from the recent garbage survey conducted by WildSafe B.C. in Invermere (for those of you not familiar with the program, garbage tagging involves placing a sticker on bins that are placed at the curb before the morning of pickup, as it poses a significant bear attractant, especially at this time of year). Only five households placed their bin out the night before for pickup days on October 20th and 21st, which is the best result yet for surveys this summer and fall.

Out of six complete surveys from July through to October 2015, the number of bins left out ranged from five (most recent) to 17. Surveys include both north and south sides of Invermere.

This recent drop in the number of bins left out overnight is encouraging. Perhaps there has been an increase in awareness, or perhaps the time of year has more to do with the drop than anything else.

The struggle to deal with our waste disposal in the Columbia Valley in relation to wildlife is ongoing.

The fact that some households continue to place their garbage out on the street overnight shows that education is still necessary.

Emphasis should continue to be placed on improving our community awareness, especially with so many black bears being reported to the RAPP line this year.

A lack of natural food sources can result in bears scouting out unnatural ones, such as garbage, and this year has been particularly challenging for many communities in B.C. Leaving bins at the curb overnight is not the only issue regarding black bears. Many reports to WildSafe B.C. have indicated that black bears have been going through neighbourhoods every night, scouting out car ports, driveways and backyards.

When a bear finds a food source, it will usually return – meaning that one incident of leaving out garbage, etc. can result in a bear returning regularly, even after that food source has been removed.

If there is a bear in your community, please call the RAPP line at 1-877-9527277(RAPP).

If you have any questions or concerns about what may attract a bear into your yard, you can contact Andrea Smillie at 250-409-4712 or invermere@wildsafebc.com.

WildSafe B.C. gratefully acknowledges funding by the Columbia Basin Trust, the Ministry of Environment, the District of Invermere, Village of Radium Hot Springs, and RDEK Areas F & G. You can visit www.WildSafeBC. com or WildSafeBC Columbia Valley on Facebook for more information.

Andrea Smillie is the WildSafeBC Community Co-ordinator and can be contacted at 250-409-4712, invermere@ wildsafebc.com or radium@wildsafebc. com.

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A celebration of excellence!

This year’s lovely custom-made awards by the Rowe-Israelson Glass Studio and Twin Vision glass.

Photo by Nicole Trigg The 17th Annual Business Excellence Awards Night was hosted by the Columbia Valley and Radium Hot Springs Chambers of Commerce on October 22nd at Copper Point Resort. Needless to say, the night was an outstanding success. The following is a list of the awards and their winners.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Sponsor: Community Futures East Kootenay

And the winner is…

Invermere Medical Clinic

SMALL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE Sponsor: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

And the winner is…

House Mouse Carefree Cottages Inc. RETAILER OF THE YEAR Sponsor: Rocky River Grill

And the winner is…

TOURISM / HOSPITALITY Sponsor: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

And the winner is…

Lakeshore Resort & Campground (Middle) Sandy Woods can’t keep a straight face while being up on stage with award-winning comedy magician Clinton W. Gray, who kept the crowd in stitches during his interactive show. (Bottom) Al Miller, one of the award winners of the night, shares a hilarious moment with Mr. Gray during one of the comedian’s many magic pranks.

Photos by Nicole Trigg

FOOD AND BEVERAGE Sponsor: Bighorn Meadows Resort

And the winner is…

Black Forest Steak & Schnitzel Haus

Valley Foods YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR Sponsor: College of the Rockies

And the winner is…

Keith Mose EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Sponsor: Fairmont Mountainside Vacation Villas

And the winner is…

Trish Reed

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Family Friendly Business of the year

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The winners of the 2015 Business Excellence Awards are, in the back row, left to right, Dave and Dianna Hessel (Rainbow International Restoration), Stephen Seheult (House Mouse Carefree Cottages Inc.), Nancy Hetherington (FHSR), Sidney Anne Porter (Valley Foods) and Keith Mose (Dusk Building Supplies). In the front row, left to right, are Nic Veen (Black Forest), Trish Reed (FHSR), Kaylene Earl and Lucille Shovar (Lakeshore Resort and Campground), Paige Ukass (Invermere Health Care Auxiliary), Dee Connell (Main Street Fun & Games), Greg and Eric Lapointe (Valley Foods) and Al Miller (Home Hardware).

Photo by Nicole Trigg BUSINESS EXCELLENCE Sponsor: Green Andruschuk LLP

And the winner is…

Kicking Horse Coffee TRADE SERVICES Sponsor: Invermere Home Hardware

And the winner is…

Rainbow International Restoration

NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR Sponsor: Columbia Valley Community Foundation

And the winner is…

Invermere Health Care Auxiliary NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Sponsor: Dusk Building Systems

BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR Sponsor: Ski Home Ltd.

Columbia Valley & Radium Chambers of Commerce Business Excellence Awards

Retailer of the year

And the winner is…

Al Miller FAMILY FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Sponsor: Family Dynamix

And the winner is…

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Columbia Valley & Radium Chambers of Commerce Business Excellence Awards

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Thank you to everyone who voted for us, and to our wonderful staff.

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YOUR MONEY Possible tax changes afoot

After a decade of Conservative rule, Canada will soon be under the rule of a Liberal majority government.

With an impressive 184 seats in the House of Commons, Prime Minister elect Justin Trudeau can implement his party platform unimpeded. Though the official budget isn’t expected for months, here are some ways that a Liberal government may impact your taxes, if election promises are to come to fruition:

Personal Taxes Trudeau pledged to reduce the federal marginal tax rate on the “big middle” tax bracket of $44,700 to $89,401 (2015 figures) from 22 to 20.5 per cent, saving up to $670 per person annually. He also plans to create a new tax bracket of 33 per cent for incomes above $200,000. Presently, incomes in the highest federal tax bracket pay 29 per cent for amounts over $138,586. The EI premium rate is expected to be reduced from $1.88 to $1.65 per $100. Seniors will still enjoy pension income splitting, but income splitting for families with children under 18 will be eliminated.

Retirement Benefits The Liberals vowed to restore the Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) age of eligibility back to 65, eliminating the graduated scale to age 67 implemented by the Conservatives. They also promised to introduce a new senior’s price index to

ensure benefits keep up with rising living costs, as well as a 10 per cent increase to GIS benefits for single, low income seniors.

Small Businesses Small business owners rejoice: Trudeau has stated that the small business tax rate would be dropped from 11 to 9 per cent by 2019. This reduction will help small businesses with hiring, investment and profitability.

Child Care Benefits The Liberals plan to replace the Universal Child Care Benefit with the Canada Child Benefit, which would provide an annual benefit of up to $6,400 per child under six, and $5,400 per child aged six to 17. The benefit amount would decrease as family income rises, capping at $200,000 of family income. They have also indicated that more flexibility would be allowed regarding Child Care benefit payment dates and frequencies, and parental leave could be extended from 12 months up to 18 months, albeit with a lower benefit level.

Home Buyer’s Plan Under an expanded Home Buyer’s Plan, Canadians who have been affected by a sudden and significant life change such as a divorce would be able to access their RRSPs for home purchases other than their first home.

This is expected to help families and the housing sector.

TFSA Contributions Arguably one of Trudeau’s least popular campaign promises, the Liberal government plans to roll back the TFSA contribution rate from $10,000 to $5,500. It is expected that contribution room will continue to increase with inflation over time.

Student Loans In consideration of the current 7.1 per cent unemployment rate, the Liberals propose that students be able to delay repayment of student loans until they are earning at least $25,000 per year. They also plan to Increase the maximum Canada Student Grant to $3,000 annually for full-time students and $1,800 for parttime students. On the other hand, existing textbook tax credits would be cancelled.

Final thoughts As Mr. Trudeau and his cabinet are sworn in on November 4th, it will likely be months before the new budget is released. Therefore, there is little need to worry about how one’s finances may be impacted for 2015.

Most of these changes will take effect in 2016, if at all.

While significant changes are expected for Canadians on a personal level, evidence shows that election results rarely impact the capital markets. Therefore, it is unlikely that the new Liberal government’s agenda will have any direct impact on stock prices.

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. . . “Tune” from page 14 . . .

The Bisset Singers are a diverse group. Mr. Bisset is proud to welcome his daughter back to the Kootenay area to perform but is also equally as proud to feature singers that he normally teaches in the choir. “I have a wide range of ages in my choir, with more than half of the soprano section being between nine and thirteen years old!”

The show’s repertoire will showcase songs from Duke Ellington, and will be accompanied by a big

band soundtrack thanks to the choir groups newly acquired sound system. Additionally, the audience can expect to hear the familiar SkyFall title song from the James Bond movie and after the intermission, the choir will give the rest of the program over to the finest of classical music.

The show will commence at 7 pm. Tickets are available at Canterbury Flowers and are $20 (adults), $15 (seniors), and $12 (students).

Set your clocks back Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 1st.

Residents are reminded to set their clocks back one hour.

Brisco Riding Club Thank you!

The Brisco Riding Club would like to shout out a HUGE thank you to all of the people that helped to make the Harvest Dinner and Auction a great success.

The Donators, the volunteers who made the excellent dinner, the guests and everyone else who helped make it a great night!

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Pioneer Classifieds s obituary s

Thank you

Cheers & Jeers

Berkeley, William Kenneth

Thank you to the following for your help this past year for Marion and Jim: Dr. T. Ross.

Maxine Jones Interior Health, Diana McDonald Services BC. From Margaret.

Cheers to those that got the salmon above Westside Road. Jeers to the young people throwing rocks at them. Leave them alone.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Kenneth Berkeley (Ken). Ken was born November 14th, 1945 in Merritt, B.C. and passed away October 13th, 2015 in Invermere, B.C. Ken is survived by his spouse Mary-Lou Flegel, daughter Tia Huhn and brother Glen Berkeley. He is predeceased by his mother, father and sister.

Please join us for a Memorial Service honouring Ken’s life on Sunday, November 8th, 2015 at 2 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion Branch #71, Invermere, B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lung Cancer Society.

thank you

THANK YOU FROM DON BOKERS FAMILY

We want to thank Vivian Bond and all her staff for the excellent care given to Don over the past 10 years at Columbia House.

We also want to thank all our family, Don’s friends and co-workers and our friends who came to celebrate Don’s life. Thank you everyone who took part in that celebration.

Rotarian Ushers: Deb Plato, Wayne Rossington, Roscoe Dalke, Norm Babin, Bill Cropper, Kurt Reichel, Curt Svendsen and Milt Deck.

It was wonderful.

Thank you Pastor Murray Wittke for making it special.

Thanks Eric and Pastor Matt.

Thank you Steve Mantyka at the Local View for the wonderful memorial cards.

Thank you Canterbury Flowers for the excellent arrangements just the way I wanted them.

Thank you Dean from McPhersons for being there for me.

Thank you everyone for the lovely flowers, the many comforting cards, contributions to Columbia House and food delivered to the house.

Helga, Linda, Joanne and families

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

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

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.

VALLEY FITNESS SOCIETY AGM November 2nd at 7:00 p.m. at Columbia Village Garden Event Room. Learn about operations at Valley Fitness Centre. Everyone Welcome!

Did you hear about the vampire that caught a cold and couldn’t stop a-coffin?

Jeers to the person who desecrated the Shushwap Tee - Pee. Karma will find you!

Jeers to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources for evicting the spouse of the gentleman who went missing near the Findlay Creek bridge in August, about three weeks after his disappearance.

Huge Cheers to Oleg in Fairmont.

You rock my computer world.

Jeers to the local computer techie who was completely unhelpful.

CHEERS to Linda and Don Candlish for the wonderful job they did with the lawn maintenance at the Catholic Church in Canal Flats this past summer. The plant you left on the church sidewalk each Saturday was a nice touch. Cheers also to the Gauthier family for always looking out for our church. What wonderful neighbours you are!

Jeers to those who feel that this is an appropriate forum to vent their spleen against their bosses, coworkers, unions etc. and Jeers to the editors who have allowed this entertaining feature to be hijacked in this way.

Editor’s note: Agreed. Repeat Jeers from the same individual will be more carefully vetted.

Cheers to our O!France trip friends for getting together a year later and putting on a very delicious dinner and a walk down memory lane. This may have been our last trip overseas and those memories will last forever!! Je vous remercie mille fois!

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Cheers & jeers

Cheers & jeers

Cheers to Erin Gornik, Holly Jeers to the woman who thought Pietrosky and all the ladies that her letter caused me to vote for helped organize the Canal Flats the NDP. Research what socialism Fall Fair and Artisan Market. What a has done in other provinces and CHEERS &countries.

JEERS fantastic turn out. Way to go.

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Jeers to the manufacturing company that lit slash piles on their lot. Obtaining the required permits does not give anyone the authority to pollute the air we breathe in our homes, neighbourhoods and school yards. Hauling the slash to the dump was the ethical and environmentally responsible alternative.

Cheers to the District of Invermere for attempting to upgrade Johnston Road... But, Jeers as well for, yet again, doing a half-hearted job of it and making it worse than it was before you started.

Cheers to Lonnie for putting air in my flat and ensuring I made it to OK Tire. You are the best!

Cheers to the OK Tire boys for fixing my tire immediately and getting me on my way! I am so grateful to live in such a helpful and caring community.

Cheers to the organizers of the first Fall Fair in Canal Flats. Great job!

Cheers to another great Fireman’s Ball. Keep up the great work, we will be back next year!

Cheers to the young people who will be collecting food for the Food Bank on Halloween instead of asking for candy.

Cheers to Kellen Marchand of the Columbia Valley Rockies. What a season so far! Keep it up boys, this might be your year.

Cheers to Buckey Dalke for being such a good neighbor. You just never get tired of helping people around you and in the community!

Lost & found Lost: Friday, Oct. 23rd between Invermere and Fairmont a white/ grey boat cushion.

Reward offered. Call 403-804-7779.

storage NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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

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

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Commercial space

suite for rent

misc for sale

mobile home

services

Help wanted

For Rent: Commercial Office Space 535 SF $740/month triple net 285 SF $390/month triple net Panache Building, Invermere Email: info@ panacheinteriorsinc.ca 250-342-5805

Fairmont, on Riverside Golf Course: 2-bdrm, bright walkout suite.

Furnished, W/D, dishwasher. Backs onto 1st tee box. $800/mo plus util. non-smoking, no pets. Ref req. and not mom, 403-710-1275.

4 Toyo H/T open country tires, P235/65R 18 104T. M+S. $400.

Also Mama Fisher wood stove $150.

Call 250-342-3832.

For Rent: Mobile Home lot #13 in Williams Trailer Park, Windermere.

Phone 250-342-9390.

SOLÉ DECOR N’ MORE Blinds, custom drapery, bedding, upholstery, flooring and more.

Serving Calgary and The Columbia Valley area. Call Brenda at 403-8618782 or email at: soledecor@shaw. ca www.Studio222calgary.com.

Character Heritage Building (Canterbury Flowers) 7th Ave. with access from 6th Ave. (Farmers Market) Prime retail ie Book store, Flower Shop. Call Tim 250-341-1408.

Cozy log cabin with large yard, Invermere. Furnished, mature working individual, available Nov 15th. 250-342-9636.

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.

Retail/Shop for sale: Two levels total 2700 sq. ft. Please call 250270-0216 or 250-270-0405 for more details.

suite for rent Downtown Radium: Basement bachelor suite rent includes utilities, N/S. $415/mo. Avail Nov 1st. Call 250-347-6420 or 250-688-1582.

Radium: Fully furnished units for rent. Bedsitting, 1-bdrms, 2-bdrms.

N/S, pets negotiable. Call Joan at 250-342-7517 to view and check availability. Rent includes heat, hydro, cable and all linens.

STARTING AT $500/mo.

Lower half up/down duplex, Invermere, 3-bdrm, private entrance, storage shed, 5 appliances, No smoking, no pets, $900/mo, includes water. Phone 403-651-0008.

Invermere: 2-bdrm upper-level furnished suite with large yard.

Available Nov. 1st/Dec. 1st - April 30th. Close walk to downtown. N/S, N/P, W/D. $1000/mo + utilities, has woodstove, references required.

250-342-6605.

For Rent Black Forest Heights, totally renovated, lower level, walkout suite. 2-bdrm, 1 bath, bright and spacious. N/P, utilities included, N/S, references please. $900/mo, ph. 250-342-3790.

1-bdrm, walkout basement suite, clean and bright, very quiet. Upper Hilltop Road. Looking for long term. $700.00 utilities included. 250342- 3790.

house for rent

Single occupant cabin in Edgewater, no smoking, no pets, $625/mo internet, TV and utilities included. 250-342-5912.

Duplex for rent 2090 sq. ft. at Radium, 7326 Copperhorn Drive, unfurnished, available immediately, 3-bdrm, 3 bath, $1,100/mo., no utilities. Contact Erick 587-216-4426, ecosierragolf@ gmail.com. Photo’s at Kijiji. Ad ID# 1110502867.

For rent in Invermere: 3-bdrm, 2 bath house, W/D, D/W, good central location, close to downtown and schools. Fenced back yard with chicken coop. $1350/mo. 250-3423790.

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

Lake Windermere Point in Invermere: 2-bdrm + den, 2-bath, poolside and lake view, underground parking, fully furnished with leather couches.

N/S, N/P, available Nov. 1st.

Monthly rent depending on length of tenancy. 403-561-0111 or bobburk41@gmail.com.

Akiskinook Resort: Ground level larger end unit, 1-bdrm fully furnished condo, newly renovated, indoor pool, hot tub. $775/mo includes cable. Call or text 403850-5126.

2 piece solid maple wall unit. Very good condition. $300 O.B.O. Call 250-342-3216.

4 Good Year Nordic winter TIRES. 235 75R15, 500KMS, $350. 250345-6221.

For Sale: Timeshare week 18 Fairmont Vacation Villas. Fixed week - Golf Prime. 2-bdrm, sleeps 6, perpetuity. Phone 250-342-9434 for more info.

firewood

fitness Zumba Fitness - Julie Parent AQUA ZUMBA classes start Tuesday October 20th at 9:30 a.m. at Copper Point Resort. Classes will run for 6 weeks. Please contact Julie Parent at 250-341-5474 for more information or to sign-up!

Radium Aquafit: Oct. 26th to Dec 18th. Mon, Wed, Fri., 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Mon., Wed., 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. $13 drop in, $11 per class sign up in advance. Contact Sonia 250341-8571, Shawna 250-270-0456.

Support Rockies Hockey firewood.

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

services

FIREWOOD: Available 7 days a week.

Visit www.horizonridgeranch.com to click on our contact form, email mkranch@xplornet.com or call/ text 250-688-0143. Stock up, be prepared, stay warm. :)

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

403-404-1577, 250-342-3040 or aranwood@hotmail.com.

FIR FIREWOOD: Dry, split and delivered. $220/cord, call or text 250-270-0366.

Pine Firewood, $200/cord. Split and delivered. 250-341-7251.

Firewood for sale: Larch mix, $275/ cord split, delivery available. 250409-4369.

vehicles Deal of the Week! 1994 Oldsmobile Royale. Runs excellent. $1,000.

Local# 1-250-417-1539.

For Sale: 2002 Dodge Dakota truck with canopy, 4 Wheel Drive, winter and summer tires, 247,000 Kms, female driven, $3,200. 250-3456155 or wndbooth@gmail.com.

photography studio picture framing passport photos …look for the red door behind the Invermere Dry Cleaners!

250-342-5102 Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning.

Environmentally friendly products.

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

Shannon’s Blinds & Designs Thank you for your votes - Best of Business Awards! We are grateful and appreciative of your support and loyalty.

“Blinds, Drapery, retractable screen doors and more.” 250-342-5749.

Triple J Services * Window Cleaning * Gutter Cleaning * Residential snow plowing * Weekly insurance inspections * Work Safe and fully insured Call Jim Detta 250-349-7546.

Help wanted Peppi’s is hiring servers, cooks and dishwashers. Stop by or email us at p.fuel@yahoo.ca .

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.

In-house care givers for senior lady with Post CVA. Remuneration to be discussed, depends on experience.

Please send resume to Box 481 Invermere, V0A 1K0.

Part time secretarial, bookkeeping, client follow up, computer skills.

Windermere home office. 403-5198268 or patyesh@gmail.com.

Rockies West Realty Independently Owned and Operated

492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC

Kim Collens

Representative

toll free: 1.877.342.3427 cell: 250.342.1671

kim@rockieswest.com www.kimcollens.com

Recipe Of The Week

SINISTER SALSA 1 can 15 oz Black Beans, 1 Garlic Clove, minced drained and rinsed 2 tbsp + 1 tsp fresh Lime Juice 1½ tsp Salt 2 ripe Avocados, pitted and peeled ½ large Onion, chopped 1 tsp Jalapeno Chile, ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro, minced chopped 1½ tsp Chipotle Chilies, Blue Corn Tortilla chips minced for serving Combine beans, salt, onion, jalapeno, chipotle, garlic and lime juice in a bowl.

Mash avocados and stir into bean mixture with cilantro.

Serve immediately with chips.

Makes 3 cups. see all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

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health & wellness

Fiona Millar, AEP Intuitive Reader

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Help wanted Strands Old House Restaurant is accepting applications for a cook/chef two to three years experience in casual fine dining preferred. Evenings and weekends.

Apply to Tony Wood at tony@ strandsrestaurant.com or 250-3426344.

Myth: Change your ads all the time.

Readers get tired of the same thing.

Reality: Develop a good campaign, or theme for your ads. Stick with that one campaign, and only make small changes on headlines or details.

Call Dean or Amanda at 250-341-6299 to find out more.

Black Forest is looking for P/T kitchen help and a P/T daytime cleaner. Call, email or drop off resume. 250-342-9417, careers@ blackforestrestaurant.com.

HELP A SENIOR IN OUR VALLEY LIVE INDEPENDENTLY Capital Projects Accounting Assistant Located in Invermere Build a successful career with Interior Health by combining your expertise and multi-tasking talents with our dynamic and highly technological work environment. You can advance your skills with the following opportunity: Reporting to the Director Business Support, Capital Planning, the Accounting Assistant is responsible for capital equipment/projects recording, reporting and analysis, preparation of capital grant claims, preparation of period-end, year-end working papers, supporting schedules, maintenance of the fixed assets module and depreciation accounting.

Office AdministrAtOr receptiOn (Part-time – 2 days per week)

MaxWell Realty Invermere

Manulife Securities has a full-time position available for a self-motivated, detail oriented Administrative Assistant.

Consideration will be given to those with previous financial services or administrative experience. Advancement opportunities are available for the right candidate Please drop off your resume in person at 530 13th St., Invermere, or email to sara.worley@manulifesecurities.ca

0911611 BC LTD o/a Tim Hortons 496 Highway 93/95 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K2

Part and Full-time Positions Available Start date – ASAP Year-round Employment Excellent Medical/Dental Benefits Food Service Supervisor Permanent, Shift

Food Counter Attendant Permanent, Shift

No education required One to two years experience required.

Nights/early mornings/weekends $12.40/hour + medical/ dental/group benefits.

No education or experience required.

All shifts available – nights/overnights/ early mornings/weekends $11.50/hour + medical/ dental/group benefits.

Columbia Valley Better at Home – Serving Seniors

Better at Home funded by the Goverment of British Columbia

Are you working less than 19 hours a week or … are you unemployed and not on EI?

Apply Online To (Competition # 00 781611)

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Call Jennifer Lindal 250-342-1110 Or Family Dynamix 250-342-5566 jlindal@familydynamix.ca

The ideal candidate has grade 12 plus completion of two years of a designated accounting program, four years recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. We invite you to discover the rewards and career satisfaction of this key role by bringing your expertise to our unique and growing organization.

Jobs.InteriorHealth.ca

Administrative Assistant

Volunteer

We are looking for a new team member!

This is a job share position so there is some flexibility required.

Qualifications required: • Above average interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills • Must exhibit professional and polished telephone manner • Very organized with excellent typing skills • Able to handle multiple tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines • Show strong initiative and complete various tasks around the office during down times • Work independently with minimal supervision • Experienced with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher) and Gmail • Previous office experience

The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce has an opportunity to hire a youth (under 30 years of age) through the Get YouthWorking program. This 3 month opportunity will provide you with a minimum of 30 hours per week.

We need you to have the following skills and attributes: good working knowledge of office technology and software, good communication skills, professional, experience in dealing with the public.

Your new job will include the opportunity to do and receive training in the following: welcoming visitors, answering phones, data entry, website maintenance, social media posting, and membership communications.

Submit your resume to susan@cvchamber.ca

Career opportunities BUSINESS ANALYST, BROADBAND Permanent, full-time Castlegar office PROGRAM COORDINATOR One-year, temporary, full-time Any of the 4 offices

experience that would be an asset: • Experience with Trust Accounting • Experience with Contracts in the Real Estate environment • Experience with Lone Wolf Real Estate Technologies Position available immediately. Wage to be negotiated.

Please email resume to maxwellrealtyinvermere@gmail.com or drop off at our office on main street, 1214 – 7th Avenue, invermere

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Halloween is here: Fall Fun Galore

This past Saturday October 24th was a day full of fall festivies throughout the valley, as roughly 500 people turned out at Radium Harvest Fair to participate in events such as horseback riding and a pumpkin carving contest (left and top left, photos by Kristin MacCauley); while the Monster Mash Dash lured out Halloween enthusiasts and exercise lovers in Invermere (right and bottom right, photos submitted) and The Canal Flats Fall Fair welcomed about 200 people (bottom left, photo by Erin Gornik).

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Town of nothing, something to discuss Glacier Resort Mountain Municipality that was the inspiration for The Town of Nothing.

As long time Jumbo Wild activists, Ms. Kivi said that “it was empowering for both Amber and me, as well as our community to satirize the ridiculousness of the situation. When you’ve spent so many years trying to get basic democratic principles respected, a touch of lightness and humour goes a long way in lifting spirits and keeping people engaged in this important issue.”

At the same time, the bold illustrations, with a bear hidden on each page, will engage children, youth and parents without any knowledge of the Jumbo situation.

The presentation will feature a reading of the book, time to discuss the current Jumbo situation as well as a guided, collaborative drawing led by Ms. Santos designed to engage and inspire participants.

Submitted by Maa Press The Town of Nothing, an all-ages picture book by K.L. Kivi and illustrated by Amber Santos, is coming to Invermere.

To celebrate Halloween Jumbostyle, the author and illustrator will be presenting the book and leading a collaborative art activity on Saturday, October 31st at 10 a.m. at the Black Star Studio in downtown Invermere.

Through a series of puns on the word “nothing,” the lushly illustrated book explores what wilderness contains versus what towns contain.

Alan Twigg of B.C. BookWorld writes, “although it has the appearance of a conventional children’s book, it’s a satirical account of how a few selfinterested capitalists can mysteriously transform an unpopulated wilderness into something called a municipality.”

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FAITH

Don’t run from challenges

By Laura Hermakin Reverend Windermere Valley Shared Ministry I grew up in a church with elaborate liturgical practices.

It was a fairly large church and things were done well.

We had well-trained ministers leading our church, and alongside them were so many more folks who made the church run smoothly, keeping it alive and vibrant.

There were busy mothers, fathers, teachers, doctors, and farmers, etc. Sunday after Sunday, ready to hold us together in the presence of God for at least one, holy hour.

It’s this act of gathering and holding that captured my heart as a child and remains with me still.

I love the moment just before the Communion prayer begins. Everything has been brought to the altar—bread, juice and wine, money and labour, petitions and confessions, griefs, hopes, doubts, bodies and souls.

It’s all there—we’re all there, waiting to be transformed

by God’s Spirit.

And it happens!

The mundane, human things of our lives are taken into God’s reality and returned to us a little different from what they had been.

Brought into the presence of God, we then carry God’s presence back into the world — to hospitals, family dinner tables, community outreach, even to our various errands and meetings!

Of course, God was already there—but sometimes it’s hard to see that.

Worship isn’t simply something we do or experience, but it’s something that shapes what we do and who we are.

In worship, we’re reminded that the line between the sacred and the mundane can be crossed.

We become people who see God and, in seeing God, we become people who can point to God. This becoming doesn’t only happen when we celebrate Communion. It doesn’t even happen only in church. It happens whenever and wherever we worship, making our offering to God and rejoicing in God’s presence with us.

This is a gift the church gives those seeking to know God, equipping them with bedtime prayers and mealtime grace, Advent wreaths and home blessings and morning thanksgivings to help their whole lives become worship.

This is why I go to church — to have my week touched by God. I go so that I can recognize the presence of Christ when I’m not in church.

I go so that I don’t forget where it all comes from and what it’s all for. I go to take my place in the body of Christ and be renewed in that identity to the glory of God and for the good of God’s creation.

I go to be formed into one who worships at all times and in all places, at the altar, in the pews, at my desk, in my kitchen, and everywhere in between.

And I’ll take one of those . . .

Children recently collected hockey equipment at the Bauer First Shift program held in the Community Hall.

There was no shortage of interest from the local community on Tuesday, October 20th. Roughly XX children attended the event to accept hockey gear for this season. The on ice program begins on Monday, November 2nd for six weeks.

Photo by Breanne Massey

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, November 1st, 10:30 a.m.

Worship and Life Instruction, “A Better Way -- A Motivated Giver”

Pastor Trevor Hagan ministering.

KIDS Church for children age 3 - Grade 1; and Grades 2-7, during the Morning Service

Lead Pastor Trevor Hagan • Associate Pastor Matt Moore 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITED Worship every Sunday, 10:30 a.m.

Children & Youth Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. Christ Church Trinity, Invermere 1st and 3rd Sunday, March - Dec. 9 a.m.: All Saint’s, Edgewater 2nd Sunday, 7 p.m.: June - October at St. Peter’s Windermere Reverend Laura Hermakin 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.ca Valley Christian Assembly Sunday, 10 a.m.: Worship and Word Kids’ Church provided.

Pastor Murray Wittke 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com Roman Catholic Church Saturday, 4:30 p.m.: at St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats.

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

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

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

Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. David Morton • 250-417-5017 Radium Christian Fellowship Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m. • Relief Society, 11:15 a.m.

President Adam Pasowisty • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

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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