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November 2, 2007

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VALLEY NEWS Calgary-bound plane crashes in Kootenay River valley

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff Emergency crews were gathered along the runways at the airports in Fairmont Hot Springs and Invermere Friday night waiting for a single-engine PA-46 Piper Malibu to glide over the range of mountains east of the valley.

But hope turned to fear when radio communication with the pilot was replaced by the sound of an emergency locator beacon.

All three souls on board the aircraft, including the 69-year-old pilot Ronald Bullen, died in the crash.

According to RCMP Corporal Brent The flight path taken by pilot Ronald Bullen from Bend, Oregon, Ayers of the Columbia Valley Detachment, enroute to Calgary ends abruptly over southeastern B.C. the seasoned pilot was returning from Image source: Live flight tracking website FlightAware.Com Bend, Oregon, enroute to the Springbank “Search and resuce aircraft,” Captain Twa said, airport, west of Calgary.

With him were two passengers, 63-year-old Wil- “arrived on the scene approximately an hour and a half after the initial distress call, and the Cormorant liam Wood and his son David Wood, age 37.

At approximately 7 p.m., the Joint Rescue Co- helicopter hoisted search and rescue technicians into ordination Centre in Victoria launched a CH-149 the area, where, unfortunately, they located the three Cormorant helicopter and a CC-115 Buffalo aircraft deceased members on the plane.”

Due to darkness and safety concerns for emergenfrom the Canadian Forces’ 442 Rescue Squadron in cy personnel, Cpl. Ayers explained, it was decided to response to a distress call from the 1987 Piper Malibu after its engine failed while cruising at 21,000 feet wait until the following morning, Saturday October 27th, to extricate the bodies of the deceased. about 36 kilometres east of Invermere.

Cpl. Ayers, Columbia Valley Coroner Sean Jestley, According to Captain Aaron Twa, the aircraft Chief Ekman and two senior members of the Invermere made a 180-degree turn in hopes of gliding back to Fairmont Hot Springs Airport. When unable to do so, Volunteer Fire Department successfully extricated the he said, another last-minute turn altered his course to- bodies from the wreckage. Due to the location and difficulty with the seriousness of the damage, it took ward Invermere.

Invermere Fire Chief Roger Ekman said he had nine hours to complete their mission.

The National Transportation Safety Board of Canall of the department’s vehicles and 18 firefighters ada has initiated their investigation of the crash. amassed along the runway at the Invermere Airport Meanwhile, a three-year-old girl survived an airwith headlights trained on the unlit landing strip to plane crash in Golden last Sunday that killed her guide the pilot to a safe landing.

Air traffic control lost radar contact with the air- grandfather and another man.

Kate Williams, the only survivor among the three craft when it descended below 13,000 feet and at appassengers, was found strapped into her child seat in proximately 7:15 p.m—15 minutes after the initial distress call was received—the Emergency Location the Cessna 172 about five hours after the crash.

The girl’s grandfather, Allen Williams, 65, was Transmission was picked up by commercial aircraft in killed along with his colleague, Steven T. Sutton, 49. the vicinity of Invermere.

Mr. Williams was the CEO of a well-known EdThe Search and Rescue Satellite System confirmed monton engineering firm and Mr. Sutton was the and pinpointed the crash location about 10 kilometres east of Invermere, in the Kootenay River valley, about firm’s chief financial officer. They were returning from 500 metres west of the Kootenay-Palliser Forest Ser- a weekend business retreat in Golden to Edmonton.

Search and rescue crews said the car seat Kate was vice Road at the 22.5-kilometre mark. strapped into likely saved her life, withstanding the Other aircraft in the area attempted to make contact with the downed aircraft, but were unsuccessful. impact of the crash.

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November 2, 2007

VALLEY NEWS

This artist’s rendering shows the Waterside project as orginally conceived. Detailed drawings of Vista Del Lago are expected from the new owners in January.

Octagon’s Waterside project back on track as Stoneset’s Vista Del Lago

By Brian Geis Pioneer Sta The sprawling Waterside development that would deliver Invermere its long-sought hotel and conference space, as well as redeďŹ ne its lakefront, is back on track under new ownership and the new owners are inviting you to buy in.

Tony Argento, the Chief Executive OďŹƒcer of Stoneset Equities, a Calgary-based real estate development ďŹ rm founded in 2006, announced last week that his ďŹ rm has purchased the development from Octagon Properties and is in the process of raising the investment capital needed to complete the project.

Mr. Argento said his ďŹ rm is close to signing a deal with the Marriott-Sheraton-Hilton Group, pending ďŹ nal drawings of the four-star hotel that will be the centrepiece of the development. “The hotel will be a one-of-a-kind structure,â€? the soft-spoken executive promised, “with lots of timber and glass.â€?

Attracting a hotelier was a sticking point for Octagon partners Grant Schell and Adrian Wilson, who ushered the development through a contentious approval process last year.

Mr. Wilson dropped out of the project in April ment overview presented on the Stoneset website, the after announcing he was diagnosed with a brain tumor company paid $28 million for the property and hopes and handed over the reins to Mr. Schell, who prom- to earn a proďŹ t of $45.5 million over the next eight years. ised a major announcement by mid-summer.

According to Mr. Argento, Octagon will retain 35 Stoneset’s description of the project appears similar in scope to the project proposed by Octagon percent equity in the project through its construction Properties—12.34 acres, a 144-room hotel, 570 con- arm Navigator Corp., which will oversee the construction of the project. dominiums and 45,000 “We’re also taking square feet of commerInvestment Overview the project internationcial space—however, ally,� he said. he said, Vista Del Lago Estimated Return....................$70,000,000.00 Mr. Argento said he would include a renovaEstimated Timeline..............................8 years will be marketing the tion of Eddie Mountain 65% of 70 Million........................$45,500,000 project to investors in Memorial Arena which Original Investment.....................$28,080,000 England and Dubai in lies just across 13th Rate of Return.........................................160% December.

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Break-in caught on camera

By Rachel Pinder Pioneer Staff Police are appealing to the public for information which may lead to the arrest of a man wanted in connection with a break-in at a store in Canal Flats on Monday night.

The Canal Flats Family Pantry in Arbuckle Street was targeted by a lone burglar just after midnight. He broke in through an air vent into a compressor room, and headed straight through the store to the office, where he grabbed an undisclosed amount of cash.

The suspect is believed to be in his teens to early 20s, and is described as approximately 168 cm (5’6”), and 59 kg (130 lb.). He was carrying a pry bar and wearing grey pants with a dark T-shirt over a white long-sleeved shirt. He was also wearing a cap and had a red-and-white checked bandana across his face.

Owners Scott Stanbury and his son Justin were alerted after the alarm went off.

“We discovered that someone had broken in through an air vent at the back of the store. Luckily we got them on camera and we saw they’d walked straight through the door to the office, where they took some money out of the change float as well as the floats for the next day.

“We’ve got pictures of him coming in and leaving the building and also images of a white Ford extended

cab seen in the area which may or may not have been involved,” Mr. Stanbury said.

He added that his other store, Canal Flats Foods in Granger Road, was burgled on September 27. The skating arena has also been targeted several times over the past few months.

Mr. Stanbury says the offender may strike again.

“This particular individual is fairly bold and he doesn’t seem too bothered that there are cameras in the store. He obviously knew the lay-out of the store as he knew exactly where to go to get the cash trays out of the office. This makes me think it may be a local person.

“It will probably cost us about $300 to replace the air vent and the door he kicked in. And the amount taken is too small to make an insurance claim, but when this happens again and again we start to feel targeted,” he said.

RCMP Staff-Sergeant Doug Pack said nine businesses in Canal Flats have had break-ins since June 9th this year.

“It’s hard to say if they’re linked, because the offenders have all used different methods of entry. Canal Flats is a small community so somebody somewhere must know what’s going on,” he said.

Anyone with information, please contact the RCMP at 342-9292 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-2228477.

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RCMP Report

By Staff-Sergeant Doug Pack Columbia Valley RCMP Over the past week, the Columbia Valley Detachment responded to 75 calls for service. The following are among the more notable cases: • October 23: At approximately 9:20 p.m., RCMP received a complaint of a “dine and dash” from an Invermere restaurant. Police were provided with descriptions of two males who ate and left without paying. They were last seen running behind a nearby business.

The responding RCMP members located the pair on the corner of 7th Avenue and 13th Street in Invermere.

They were arrested and taken to the complainant’s business, where they agreed to pay for their meal.

In this case, police are not recommending any charges be laid, but will take a different view if the practice is repeated by these same individuals.

• October 23: Someone broke into the Canal Flats Arena at 4925 Burns Avenue overnight. Approximately $150-200 was taken. Security at the site is being upgraded and police are still investigating this matter. Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the RCMP at (250) 342-9292 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

• October 25: RCMP investigated a report of a crash that had occurred on Highway 93/95 near Fairmont Hot Springs. Police found a black Dodge 3500 rolled over in the ditch on the west side of the highway, and marks on the shoulder which pointed that the truck was northbound when it left the road. RCMP could not immediately locate the driver of the vehicle.

Later that morning, the driver showed up at the Columbia Valley Detachment and admitted he had gone off the road when he observed two deer on the road.

He attempted to swerve to miss them, lost control and went off road and rolled his pickup in the ditch.

The driver left the scene prior to police attendance as he claimed to be in shock. Police interviewed the driver and charged him for failing to remain at the scene of a motor vehicle accident.

• October 25: RCMP responded to a report that a vehicle had spun dough-

nuts on the driving range sometime overnight at the Springs Golf Course in Radium Hot Springs. The vehicle in question tore up the grass for several meters.

Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the RCMP at (250) 342-9292 or Crimestoppers at 1800-222-8477 (TIPS).

• October 26: At around 10 a.m., a member of the RCMP was patrolling north on Highway 93/95 near Invermere when he was passed on a double solid line by another vehicle. The officer observed the vehicle cross the centre line on several occasions and then decided to stop it.

The officer noted the male driver was showing signs of alcohol impairment and he was detained so he could provide breath samples. Two breath samples were obtained with readings of 180 mg and 160 mg. The driver was released on a promise to appear in court.

• October 26: Around 10:30 p.m., RCMP responded to a report of a single motor vehicle crash five kilometers south of Windermere. Police learned that the male driver had an odour of liquor on his breath.

The driver was initially taken to Invermere Hospital, but was released.

RCMP continued their investigation and detained the driver for impaired operation of a motor vehicle.

He was taken to the Columbia Valley Detachment Office to provide breath samples. The driver refused to provide suitable samples. He was then released from police custody after a court date was set. *** RCMP received reports of thefts from five vehicles in the downtown Invermere area that occurred on the evening of October 23rd and 24th. All of the vehicles were unlocked, and in most of the cases, the thieves made off with loose change.

While this may have been the work of “kids,” stealing loose change is also a classic example of how illegal drug users find their money.

Please lock all vehicles at night and remove anything of value.

Anyone with information on these crimes is asked to contact the RCMP at (250) 342-9292 or Crimestoppers at 1800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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

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PERSPECTIVE

November 2, 2007

Historical Lens

Jaws of life

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher

A deer jumping out of the ditch, an icy stretch of pavement, an inattentive driver coming towards you - these are typical causes of vehicle accidents which are often out of your control.

And when that dreaded accident does happen, it’s wonderful to know that there are volunteers here in the valley who will come to your rescue.

These aren’t people who have chosen police work or firefighting as a career - they are ordinary folks from all walks of life who are prepared to give their time, often in the most horrendous situations, to help others.

In 2001, after a bad accident in Kootenay National Park, I was extracted from my vehicle by volunteers using the jaws of life.

I wasn’t exactly trapped, but the vehicle was lying on its side and it would have been difficult to get me out without pulling me through a broken window.

Fearing that I might have serious internal injuries, workers brought in the jaws of life.

I can’t say it was a pleasant experience, but some nice man got into my van and held my hand. He sat with me under a tarpaulin so we would be protected from flying bits of metal and glass. There was a tremendous racket and a lot of vibration as the metal saw cut the four supports holding up the roof. And it seemed to take forever.

But when it was all over, I was picked up and whisked to the Invermere hospital by ambulance, then flown to Calgary in a small airplane where I was taken to Foothills Hospital in another ambulance and immediately given a CT scan.

I was one of the lucky ones - only five broken ribs, which healed without any complications.

I would like to say a belated thank you to the people who were there with me that day. I don’t even know who you are, but you truly are my unsung heroes.

Today a story on Page 21 describes a recent training session using the jaws of life. The fire department is looking for funds to buy more equipment. I can’t think of a better place to spend your extra money.

Molly Laird, who lives in Burns Lake, sent us this photograph which she believes is a copy of an old postcard. Please see her letter below, and the other two photographs on the opposite page. The Pioneer will publish your old photos if you would like to share them with our readers.

Molly Laird shares old photos Dear Editor: I have been receiving The Pioneer for a long time through the kindness of my old friend in Invermere, Joy Bond.

Every month I get a package in the mail with your Pioneer, along with a letter, and various comments which add to the enjoyment of the papers which I and my family read. Can hardly wait to get them out of the package.

Having lived for 83 years in the Windermere Valley - before coming here to be near my daughter - I am very interested in the pictures of years ago - and the interviews with “oldtimers” who are all a bit younger than I am.

I thought you might be interested in the enclosed photos. Radium Hot Springs is obviously a postcard, probably taken about 1920. My parents

and I camped on a piece of ground in front of the nearest house, which I believe was the home of Mr. and Mrs. Blakley and where we could get good meals.

The picture of the three children with the Shetland pony are Phyllis and Helen Young, later Mrs. Scotty Falconer and Mrs. George Annis, and my brother Geoff Marples. It was taken near our home near Lake Lillian - I do not know who took the picture, but it was probably my mother, with her box Kodak camera, about 1920.

The third picture was taken by Ray Moe of Kimberley - it is taken at the top of the Jumbo Pass, looking east, I think, probably about the 1960s.

I hope you will find these interesting.

Molly Laird Burns Lake, BC

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November 2, 2007

Broadband initiative loses at referendum he said.

Although the defeat largely strands a $2-million investment already spent on constructing the fibre opFuelled by fierce opposition in Area F, the regional tic backbone, communities that voted in favor of the district’s controversial initiative to deliver fibre optic service might still get access. data services to homes in the rural areas C, E, F and G Voters in Edgewater favoured the project almost failed at referendum on Saturday, October 27th. two-to-one, and voters in Wycliffe supported the meaWith only 26 percent of the electorate participatsure by more than three-to-one. ing, the proposition failed by 184 votes, Nanofibre Networks chief execuwith 775 against and 591 in favour. tive Mark Halwa said he’s scrambling RDEK Broadband referendum preliminary results The referendum reaffirms opposito prepare a proposal to deliver fiber tion to the initiative which also failed in optic broadband to homes in the areas an Alternative Approval Process earlier that want it. this year. According to that vote, the Nanofibre Networks was founded measure would have passed if less than in 2006 to provide fibre-to-the-home ten per cent of the electorate registered broadband access to residents of Raa vote in opposition. The ten percent dium Hot Springs after a similar initiathreshold was exceeded, forcing a refertive failed at referendum there. endum on the matter.

Since then, the company has exLakeview Meadows Commupanded its service area to the comnity Association spokesman Dean Samunities at Copper Point and Pedley maska—who, like many of the nonHeights. resident property owners of Lakeview Mr. Halwa said he began poring Meadows, was ineligible to vote, but over the results of the referendum and led the charge in opposition to the procrunching the numbers as soon as they posal—applauded the results. were released.

Landslide opposition in Area F nixed the Broadband referendum on Saturday.

“We’re appreciative of the fact that “It certainly presents an opportuother people share our concerns,” he nity for us. We started a conversation said. “What it comes down to, in a few words, is what iew Meadows, sent an eight-page letter to the regional (with the regional district) on Monday morning,” he do people want their tax money spent on.” district detailing suggestions on how the regional dis- said.

The initiative would have authorized the regional trict board could restructure the proposal to reduce “There’s a huge amount of pent-up demand. We district to borrow $12.5 million to establish a service the risk to taxpayers. just have to come up with a cost model that works for to provide the local access network for broadband serIf the proponents had heeded some of those sug- everyone.” vice to portions of Areas C, E, F and G. gestions, he said, they might not even have needed Mr. Halwa said Nanofibre Networks will have 100 The project would have cost taxpayers a maximum taxpayer support. subscribers online by the end of the year and that the of 43 cents per $1,000 of assessment, but proponents “It didn’t seem like the up-front work was done,” hotel at Copper Point will go live when completed.

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff

said it would cost something less based on revenue generated from users of the network.

Voters, Mr. Samaska commented, tend to support projects aimed at improving what he calls “core services,” like water, sewer and roads.

“This was really seen as an Internet project,” he said, “and there was a lot of financial risk attached.”

Mr. Samaska, on behalf of the residents of Lakev-

Referendum on public transportation succeeds

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff A Columbia Valley Transit bus could be making its rounds as early as February 2008, as a result of Saturday’s referendum on public transit.

The much-needed and long-sought bus system passed public scrutiny by a vote of 593 to 273 at referendum. Regional District of East Kootenay Chief Election Officer Shannon Moskal said 35.81 percent of the electorate participated in the vote.

The vote authorized the regional district to requisition up to a maximum of $0.022 per $1,000 of the net taxable value of land and improvements annually to establish the Columbia Valley Transit Service within Areas F and G, the District of Invermere, the Village of Radium Hot Springs and the Village of Canal Flats for the purpose of providing public transit within the Columbia Valley.

Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce President Dee Conklin, a member of the committee who championed the project, said the service will help connect employees with prospective employers in an area that has been strapped for ready labour.

“A feasibility study was conducted back in 2002 and the answer to that study was yes, of course,” she said. “That’s why I got involved.”

Up to 85 percent of the cost, she said, will be shared between the regional district and BC Transit, with 15 percent coming from passenger fares.

The system will link communities in the valley from Edgewater to Canal Flats and will accommodate bicycles, wheelchairs and strollers, as well as presenting an alternative to driving.

The route will follow two loops—the northern loop to Edgewater and the southern loop to Canal Flats—with scheduled stops at the Invermere Hospital, the Columbia Valley Chamber of Com-

merce, Main Street in Radium, downtown Edgewater, Bench Road in Windermere, Wills Road in Fairmont, and Canal Flats Community Hall.

However, she said, you can flag down the bus anywhere along the route that’s safe for the driver to stop. An extension of the route as far north as Brisco is a future consideration, she said. The coordinating committee, she said, is also exploring connections with Interior Health’s Health Connections bus to augment the system.

The route and schedule, she said, could change based on usage. “We know it’s going to change,” she said, “but let’s get it up and running and go from there.”

Fares will range from $1.25 for seniors and students to the $2.00 end-to-end adult fair. Children under five years of age will ride free. Weekly and monthly plans are available. For more information, see the RDEK website at www.rdek.bc.ca.

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Thai Days!

A taste of Thai culture and customs will come to the Invermere Community Hall on November 13th. Please see Page 13.

Ken Hamm & Bruce Everett · Pynelogs

Ken Hamm & Bruce Everett in concert at Pynelogs Cultural Centre.

Friday November 9th.

Cinefest · Toby Theatre · Waitress

Monday November 19th at 7 pm. Sponsored by Harrison McKay Communications.

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Without sounding like too much of a headcase, I’m usually strangely drawn to movies about murderers and serial killers. Well, they’re just a bit more interesting to watch than a crime drama or cops shoot-out style of movie.

Don’t get me wrong, it’s not the blood and guts being spilled in every direction that I’m interested in.

It’s more about the psychology of the killers and what’s made them reach the ultimate point of murdering another person.

They might have had a troubled upbringing or they might just be very warped in the head.

But whatever their reasoning, it’s always shocking to know these kind of people are in our midst.

Despite this fear, there are heaps of people who take this strange fascination one step further and actually start writing to a killer in prison.

Which is exactly what Frank Nitzche (Aidan Quinn) does when he starts writing to Charlotte Cory (Connie Nielson), who is a murderer spending her final days on Death Row. She has been convicted of killing a little girl, and is living out her last days surrounded by the grey walls and steel bars which imprison her.

Frank decides that he wants to actually go and meet Charlotte before her execution, as her days are numbered.

There’s a strong attraction between the pair, and Frank brings a fresh sense of purpose to Charlotte’s previously mundane existence.

Her lawyer (Kelly Preston) notices their bond is growing stronger, and hopes that Frank might be

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able to pry some information out of Charlotte about what really happened that fateful day.

Frank begins to realise he has fallen in love with Charlotte, which although might seem like a predictable synopsis, evolves quite naturally.

As Charlotte begins to trust him, she starts revealing more and more details about the family secrets which surround the circumstances of her conviction.

Frank decides he might be able to do something with this information to change Charlotte’s fate.

So he gets on the case and follows up Charlotte’s leads in a lastminute dash to save her life before time runs out.

And without sounding like too much of a cliche, Convicted really did have me on the edge of my seat right up until the final credits started rolling.

There were more twists and turns than a 1970s cop car chase and I was left guessing how it would finish right up to the bitter end.

And I wasn’t to be disappointed.

Aidan Quinn was outstanding as Frank, and Connie Nielson put in an equally sterling performance.

This is a definite must-see. If you like your mind to be stretched, your heart to pound away with excitement and the edge of your seat to be worn down completely, then this one is for you. And whether you have a fascination with murderers is completely your business.

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November 2, 2007

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Out & About Please call 341-6299 or Email us at upioneer@telus.net to enter your event in our FREE listings.

AGM, Lions Hall. RSVP to 342-2844.

• Deadline to order live potted poinsettias, $11 each, to raise funds for high school’s Youth Action Team.

For info: Shelley Smith, 342-9213, ext. 112.

Thursday, November 8th : • 10 am-3 pm: flu shots, Invermere Hall. No appointment necessary. For info: 342-2360.

• 1:15 pm: Remembrance Day ceremony at Martin Morigeau School in Canal Flats. Everyone welcome.

Toby Theatre CLOSED October 23rd - November 28th

Friday, November 9th : • Ken Hamm and Bruce Everett in concert, Pynelogs Cultural Centre. For info: 342-4423.

Friday, November 2nd: • 7:30 pm: Rockies Hockey Team plays Nelson Leafs, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

• Strand’s presents Mariah Mennie and special guests, $5 each, reservations suggested. For info: 342-6344.

Saturday, November 3rd: • 9:30 am-11:30 am: Tai Chi basics workshop for beginners and those wanting to get back into Tai Chi. Presenters Barry and Judy Freeman. Edgewater Hall, $20 each. For info: 347-7757.

• 6th Annual Wine Festival, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, 150 wines, finger food, music, door prizes.

Tickets $29 each with local identification; $39 each if you are not a local; at Dave’s Book Bar and the Resort. For info: 345-6311.

• 6:30 pm: “Puttin’ On The Glitz”, Ladies night out and fashion show for breast cancer at Radium Resort, tickets $30 from Details by JoAnne, or Essentials.

Sunday, November 4th: • Head Banger Tour: See the Bighorns up close and personal. Sponsored by the Radium Chamber of Commerce. Cost $49 plus GST. Two more tours on November 10 and 17. For info: 1-888-347-9331.

Tuesday, November 6th : • 10 am-noon: flu shots, Edgewater Legion. No appointment needed. For info: 342-2360.

• 7:30 pm: Rockies Hockey Team plays Revelstoke Grizzlies, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

Wednesday, November 7th: • 6:30 pm: Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce

Sunday, November 11th : •10:15 am: Remembrance Day ceremonies begin at the Invermere Legion, with veterans and dignitaries marching to the Cenotaph for the laying of the wreaths and two minutes of silence at 11 am. Lunch $5 per head at the Legion Hall. For info: 342-0100.

• 4 pm: Remembrance Day ceremonies and wreathlaying at the Edgewater Cenotaph, followed by Wings and Ribs Dinner at the Edgewater Legion, $10 each.

For info: 347-0044.

Tuesday, November 13th: • 5:30-7:30 pm: Thai Days, Invermere Community Hall. Sample Thai food, dance & music, games, crafts, for free. For info: 1-800-668-5522.

Wednesday, November 14th: • 10:45 am-12:15 pm: Flu shots, Canal Flats Medical Centre. No appointments. For info: 342-2360.

Thursday, November 15th: • 9am-4:30 pm: East Kootenay Conservation Program AGM and workshop at Eagle Ranch. For info: ekcp@ cyberlink.bc.ca, or Nancy at 342-3655.

Friday, November 16th : • 7:30 pm: Rockies Hockey Team plays Kimberley Dynamiters, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

• 2-8 pm: Public open house hosted by Lake Windermere Resort Ltd. to receive public input on its Athalmer project, Invermere Community Hall.

• November 16th-18th: Basic Theta Healing Training

Course, Spirits Reach Community Centre. To register, call Loretta at (306) 922-8838.

Saturday-Sunday, November 17th-18th : • Sweet Escape: Ladies’ Only adventure weekend in Calgary. $125/person includes travel, motel, craft fair, prizes and fun. Proceeds to Eileen Madson Primary School Parent Advisory Committee. Registration deadline Nov. 9th. For info: Nicole at 342-9516.

Monday, November 19th : • 7 pm: Waitress, Cinefest movie hosted by Columbia Valley Arts Council, Toby Theatre.

Tuesday, November 20th : • 7:30 pm: Windermere Valley Saddle Club AGM, election of officers. DTSS, Room 201.

Saturday, November 24th : • 10 am-12 pm: Scrappy-Do’s Christmas cardmaking workshop. $20, for info: 342-7238.

• Light Up Night in Invermere: streets closed 4 to 8:30 pm, live entertainment at 5 pm, Panorama Mountain Village hosts World Cup Ski medal presentation and parade at 6 pm, Santa arrives 6:30 pm and lights go on; Santa meets children from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at Toad’s Hole, fireworks by the arena at 8:30 p.m.

Businesses open until 8 p.m.

Saturday, December 1st: • 10 am-2 pm: Christmas Craft Fair and Lunch, Edgewater Community Hall. Crafters who want tables, call Phyllis at 347-9673.

• 7 pm: Snowflake Ball, hosted by Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce at the Lions Hall. Live band, hot buffet, door prizes. Call 342-2844 to reserve.

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Other: • Christmas Bureau now accepting donations of food and Angel Tree Gifts. For info: Gail, 342-6752 or Helen, 342-6789.

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November 2, 2007

Mariah Mennie performs at Strand’s A night of music and fire poi is on the cards tonight, November 2nd, at Strand’s Restaurant, when Mariah Mennie brings her unique show to the Invermere venue.

Mariah plays piano, drums and cello, as well as singing and juggling the fire poi. She describes her sound as a mixture of classical, modern and original compositions.

“I’m hoping people will be keen

to get out and about and enjoy some live entertainment.

“Strand’s is a unique venue for it, as people can enjoy my music while they are dining, and then they can watch me do the fire poi outside through the windows,” Mariah said.

She will be accompanied by cellist Bryan Deans.

The performance will start at 7pm and there will be a $5 cover charge.

Thank You… Steve and Maria Kloos and their children wish to extend heartfelt appreciation to all their friends who shared in a celebration of their Golden Anniversary. A time for reflection and thankfulness for 50 years of marriage and many bonds and friendships which helped shape our lives along the way. Thank you for sharing this time with us.

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by Thomas Keneally Reviewed by Sheila Bonny Keneally’s The Widow and Her Hero is the fictional memoir of an elderly Australian woman, Grace, whose young husband died during World War II. The tale discloses aspects of war rarely revealed: military blunders and the devastation of dead heroes’ survivors.

Grace’s husband, Leo, is a captain in a covert unit led by a maverick British officer whose daring inspires unfailing loyalty from his men and suspicion among his commanders.

After an amazingly successful mission to mine the hulls of Japanese ships

in Singapore harbour, a second raid goes awry. The men are captured and executed by the Japanese, but military secrecy precludes an explanation of their deaths or Allied recognition of their bravery.

Although stricken with sorrow, Grace eventually moves on with her life. In the years following the war, however, the wounds of her grief are ripped open again and again as she hears details of a military inquiry, a historian’s discoveries, a retired soldier’s confession and a Japanese interpreter’s story.

Sixty years later, as Grace finally discovers the true story of that last mission, the reader shares her bitterness at the miscommunication, betrayal and flawed leadership that led to tragedy.

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November 2, 2007

Thailand Days coming to the valley

By Rachel Pinder Pioneer Staff If you’ve always wanted to go to Thailand but never got round to getting on a plane to the Far East, fear not.

Later this month, there will be a chance to taste, watch and experience all things Thai without leaving the comfort of the valley.

That’s thanks to Thailand Days, a special cultural awareness event where people here can experience what life is like in the Asian country. Thai Days is coming to Invermere on November 13th, and will also visit Golden and Revelstoke.

It’s the brainchild of Thailand’s Ambassador to Canada, Snanchart Devahastin. He is bringing six Thai university students to the valley, who will have a chance to mix with pupils from Invermere’s J. A. Laird school and teach them elementary-level Thai games during the day. The students are currently studying here in Canada at the Univer-

sity of Regina in Saskatchewan.

A professional Thai chef from Calgary will be cooking up traditional Thai food which will be available to sample at the evening event.

The celebration will also feature food carving and crafts, and the Thai students will perform traditional dance.

Jim Abbott, MP for Kootenay Columbia, said he expects Thai Days will be hugely popular, following the outstanding success of the Taiwanese Lantern Festival in Kimberley last March.

“During visits to Thailand, and as Thai officials visit Ottawa, I have found they have a strong desire to share their history and culture with Canadians.

“They have enthusiastically expressed appreciation for the effort that my office has made in assisting and interacting with them as they rebuild their democratic form of government in Thailand,” Mr. Abbott said.

Everyone is welcome at the event at the Invermere Community Hall, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

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YOUR MONEY Tips for travelling to the U.S.

With the Canadian dollar being so high, many Canadians are heading to the United States looking for bargains to spend their Canadian dollars or to spend part of the winter. The following tips from the Canada Border Services Agency website will help avoid costly or embarrassing mistakes at the border.

Travelling with Children According to the website, all adults travelling alone with minor children are strongly recommended to have a letter authorizing them to take the children on a trip out of the country. The letter should include addresses and telephone numbers where the parents or legal guardian can be reached and will confirm that the children are not being abducted or taken against their will. Divorced/separated parents who share custody of their children should carry copies of the legal custody documents.

Jewellery Because jewellery often has significant value and can be difficult to identify, you may be deemed to have purchased it in the United States and be subject to duties if you cannot prove you owned it before crossing the border. It is recommended that you travel with as little jewellery as possible or bring some sort of proof of where you purchased the jewellry.

Personal Exemptions After each absence of 24 hours or more, you can claim up to CAN$50 worth of goods without paying any duties. This is your personal exemption. You must have the goods with you when you arrive and you cannot include tobacco or alcohol in this exemption.

If the goods you bring in are worth more than CAN$50 in total, you cannot claim this exemption.

Instead you have to pay full duties on all goods.

After each absence of 48 hours or more, you can claim up to CAN$400 worth of goods without paying any duties. You must have the goods with you when you arrive. Although you can include some tobacco products and alcoholic beverages, a partial exemption may apply to cigarettes, tobacco products or manufactured tobacco.

After each absence of seven days or more, you can claim up to CAN$750 worth of goods without paying any duties. Although you can include some tobacco products and alcoholic beverages, a partial exemption may apply to cigarettes, tobacco products or manufactured tobacco. With the exception of tobacco products and alcoholic beverages, you do not need to have the goods with you when you arrive.

Special Duty Rate After each trip outside Canada of 48 hours or longer, you are entitled to a special duty rate of seven percent under the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariff treatment in addition to your personal exemption.

The rate applies only to goods that accompany you, that do not qualify for duty-free entry under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and that are worth up to CAN$300 more than your personal exemption of CAN$400 or CAN$750. The rate does not apply to tobacco products or alcoholic beverages.

You still have to pay any GST/HST that applies. In some provinces, the provincial sales tax also applies.

Your goods qualify for the U.S. duty-free rate under NAFTA if the following applies: • the goods are for your personal use; and • they are marked as made in the United States or Canada or not marked or labeled to indicate they were made anywhere other than in the U.S. or Canada.

Before you plan your next trip to the US, be sure to check out the Canada Border Services Agency website at www.cbsa-asfc.gov.ca.

Market Action S&P/TSX Composite Index Dow Jones Industrial Average Nikkei Oil (New York) Gold (New York) Canadian Dollar (in US dollars)

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November 2, 2007

Christmas Bureau back in action, collecting food and gifts Submitted by the Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley With less than two months left until Christmas Eve, the Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley has finalized administrative details to co-ordinate the anonymous distribution of food hampers and Christmas gifts to the valley’s needy families.

Each year, generous donors prepare hampers from a prescribed list of staples such as pasta, vegetables, cereal and coffee, and augment them with Christmas extras like cranberry sauce, gravy mix and chocolate.

With each hamper, the Christmas Bureau also issues a grocery store voucher for fresh food, usually a turkey, paid for by cash donations.

If you, your family or a team of colleagues would like to sponsor a Christmas family hamper, call Gail at 342-6752 or Helen at 342-6789, or email Gail at hghoff@telus.net.

The Christmas Bureau also ensures that each needy valley resident receives a gift to brighten the holiday season. Donors are invited to buy a gift in the $20-$25 range, as specified on a gift card they pick up from the Angel Gift Trees in local businesses.

Write your name and telephone number on half of the gift card and leave it in a box in the store. Tape the other half of the gift card firmly to a wrapped gift, and

return it to the store by December 14th.

Starting on November 24th, Light Up Night, Dave’s Book Bar will have an Angel Gift Tree with gift tags for teens, adults and seniors.

From December 1st, under the auspices of their corporate Angels Anonymous Program, the Dairy Queen will have an Angel Gift Tree with gift tags for children up to age 14. In 2006, generous Dairy Queen customers provided 330 wonderful gifts for children in the community! To thank the donors, Dairy Queen gives a coupon for a free Blizzard to each person supplying a requested gift.

If you need help to give your family a joyous Christmas season, request an application form at the Family Resource Centre, Columbia Valley Employment Centre, College of the Rockies, Invermere Public Health Unit, Akisqnuk Health Centre, Shuswap Band office, Canal Flats Headwaters Centre or 342-6752.

The deadline for requests is December 7th.

Wednesday, December 19th is distribution day.

Donors must deliver their hampers to the Invermere Community Hall between 8 a.m. and noon; recipients may pick up their hampers between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

We’re confident that, once again, our community’s generosity will ensure that everyone in our valley family has some happiness in the holiday season.

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342-3147 • www.jumbowild.com Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley is now ready to accept applications for FOOD HAMPERS & ANGEL GIFTS for Christmas 2007.

Application forms are available at Family Resource Centre, Columbia Valley Employment Centre, College of the Rockies, Invermere Public Health Unit, the Akisqnuk Health Centre, Shuswap Band Offices, Canal Flats Headwaters Centre or 342-6752.

Return completed application forms in person to Family Resource Centre or Columbia Valley Employment Centre or by mail to The Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley, Box 2595, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0.

The deadline for requests is December 7, 2007.

The sooner we have your request, the sooner we can match your family with a sponsor.

To sponsor a family, call Gail 342-6752 or Helen 342-6789, or email Gail at hghoff@telus.net before December 13th.

To donate an Angel Gift, visit the children’s Angel Tree in Dairy Queen after December 1st or the adult and teen’s Angel Tree in Dave’s Book Bar after November 23rd.

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Looking for a sweet stocking stuffer?

Support Windermere Valley Minor Hockey by purchasing Purdy’s Chocolates.

Contact Cheryl at 342-9810 to place your order

Invermere Kyokushin Karate Classes Kids Tues 6-7 p.m. • Adults Tues & Thurs 7-9 p.m. at Kicking Horse Coffee Studio Call Doug at 347-9048 or Jeremiah at 342-8862 DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

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CHANGE IN START TIME FOR THE NOVEMBER 13th, 2007 COUNCIL MEETING The District of Invermere will be hosting a Thai Cultural Fair on Tuesday, November 13th, 2007. In order to allow Council to attend the Fair, the Tuesday, November 13th, 2007 Regular Meeting of Council will begin at 8:00 p.m.

For further information please Contact Colleen Goodey, Corporate Officer at 250 342-9281 Ext. #228 or cgoodey@invermere.net

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Rotary exchange student here from Taiwan

By Rachel Pinder Pioneer Staff

Travelling half way across the world to experience life in a new country may seem like a daunting experience for some, but 17-year-old Winny Tsai Chih-Ni is taking it all in her stride.

Winny made the long trip from her home Winny Tsai Chih-Ni in Kinmen Island, Taiwan, and arrived in Canada on August 20th for her once-in-a-lifetime chance to live like the locals in a B. C. mountain town.

She is here on a long-term Rotary International exchange, and is planning to stay about 11 months.

She certainly hasn’t wasted any time so far, and has already made many friends in her Grade 11 class at David Thompson Secondary School.

So far, Winny has been kept busy with school, learning English and getting to know the community.

She is involved with the leadership class at school and has been to several hockey games and on two camping trips.

One trip was an overnighter on Mt. Swansea and the other was for three nights to the Earl Grey Pass area on Toby Creek. Winny was lucky enough to experience snow on the last night of her trip.

“Since I’ve been here I’ve been hiking and kayaking with my friends. I’ve been shopping in Calgary and I’ve also had time to learn the guitar.

“My classmates are all really nice. School is very different to Taiwan, as I’m used to studying a lot of

subjects for tests, but here it’s much more relaxed.

“I like to travel, and I’ve already been to America, Thailand, Korea and China, but I’ve never seen so many mountains before. I’ve seen a lot of deer and I’ve also seen a bear, as well as moose and elk.

“I’m looking forward to having my first white Christmas, and trying out all the winter sports, especially snowboarding,” Winny said.

A typical home stay for a Rotary exchange student is three to four months; then they move to a new family.

Winny will spend time with several families during her stay in the valley. At the moment, she is staying with Ken and Debbie Fisher, at their home in Invermere. Next, she will stay with the Perdue family in Radium, followed by the Baines/Morgan family in Edgewater.

The Fishers are no strangers to hosting students from foreign countries, as they’ve already welcomed five Rotary exchange students into their home: Eva Shunich from Croatia; Bruno Fitte from Argentina; Maria Paula Moreno from Ecuador; Maciek Kowalczyk from Poland and now Winny.

Ken and Debbie do not have any children Winny’s age, but Ken explained she has made a lot of friends through the Alliance Church, as well as the friends she’s made at high school.

Ken said he and Debbie have enjoyed getting to know Winny and all their exchange students.

“We keep in regular contact with most of the students and consider them good friends. It has been rewarding for our family and something I would highly recommend to anyone who is remotely interested,” Ken explained.

Meanwhile, while Winny is enjoying life here in Invermere, 17-year-old Jolene Perdue is experiencing life in Taiwan’s bustling capital city Taipei.

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November 2, 2007

It’s the best day of my life, says Kate

By Rachel Pinder Twelve-year-old Kate Gibbs has a new lease of life, thanks to an electric wheelchair which means she’ll be zipping around town in no time.

Kate has cerebral palsy and has been unable to walk since birth.

Her mum Judy explained she is one of the few people in Invermere with the condition.

But she is not letting that stop her get on with her life.

“Kate can’t walk, but she has been getting around by using a walker,” Judy said.

The Grade 7 student at J. A. Laird School will be attending David Thompson Secondary School in September.

And thanks to the Lake Windermere District Lions Club, who raised $1,800 to buy her an electric wheelchair, Kate is all smiles.

“I’m so excited about having the new wheelchair.

It’s the best day of my life,” she said.

The electric wheelchair weighs about 300 pounds, and it has a gel battery which means it won’t freeze in the winter.

Rick Hoar, Lions Club director, explained the money was raised through their general funds.

“We’ve supported numerous wheelchair fundrais-

Kate Gibbs plans to get around with her new wheels. ers in the community over the years, and after we met Judy and Kate we realized how much she wanted to be mobile.

“She’s reached that age where she wants to go out with her friends, and we were certainly keen to support her so she can have her independence,” Rick said.

Fairmont Lions Club have also been doing their bit to help out over the years, by sponsoring Kate to attend Easter Seal Camp in Winfield, B.C., which is a week-long summer camp for children with disabilities.

Her mum Judy said Kate has been going to the camp for the past six years, and Fairmont Lions Club has sponsored her for the past four years.

Judy explained that before the wheelchair was delivered by Medichair last Friday, she used to pick Kate up after school and they would drive around town.

“Having the new wheelchair means Kate will be able to get around so much easier and she’ll have so much more independence to hang out with her friends,” Judy said.

Kate’s parents Nick and Judy run Portabella Restaurant in Invermere, and they have another daughter Natalie, 10.

Dad Nick added that he was planning to build a shed so she has somewhere to store the wheelchair.

“It’s going to be great for Kate. She’ll be able to zip around town with her friends and do her own thing,” he said.

David Gee, principal at Laird School, agreed the wheelchair would make a huge difference to Kate’s life.

“It will allow her to move freely from location to location in the school in an expediate manner similar to the other students.

“It’s so important to feel the same as everyone else.

It’s about equality and the wheelchair will make a significant difference to Kate,” he said.

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November 2, 2007

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November 2, 2007

Local woman helps kids in Zambia

By Rachel Pinder Pioneer Staff When Stevie Irons went to Zambia earlier this year, she realized she couldn’t change things overnight - but she knew she could make a real difference.

And that’s exactly what she did, when she travelled to Lusaka carStevie Irons rying $6,500 in cash that she and her husband Byron raised from generous donations from valley friends, co-workers and their families.

Stevie was inspired after hearing about her schoolfriend Peggy Hall’s daughter Hilary, who has been living off her personal savings and volunteering as an aid worker in Kabwe, Zambia, along with her partner Mark Shouldice.

Stevie explained that Hilary works in Zambia for Kara Counselling, which does outreach work; counselling; skills training courses for people who are HIV positive and have acknowledged it (not everyone wants to admit to having the terminal illness); as well as running a hospice and two children’s centres.

Stevie explained the Kabwe Community Bicycle Taxi Association was set up in December 2006 after Hilary and Mark realised there were no bicycle taxis in Zambia. All of the members are HIV positive and the top money-maker is a woman called Myness.

“It costs just $150 to buy a bike and have it retrofitted, and then they can lease it out, so it ultimately it gives someone a livelihood,” Stevie said.

Last year, Peggy and Stevie decided to pay Hilary a visit. They headed out during the last week of April and the first week of May this year.

Stevie flew from Calgary to Toronto, where she met up with Peggy and the pair flew on to London then on to Lusaka, Zambia. Hilary and Mark met them at the airport and they then had a two-hour drive to Kabwe.

Stevie explained that she’s been in third world countries before, such as Mexico, Guatamala, Costa Rica and Belize, but she said Africa was like nowhere else she’d ever been.

“We arrived at the end of the rainy season and the temperature was in the high 20s. Peggy had never been to a third world country before so we had to get used to the climate, poverty and of course the huge HIV/AIDS pandemic,” Stevie said.

Twenty percent of Zambia’s population is HIV positive, compared to just 0.01 percent in North America.

A lot of young children are either single or double orphans, which means they’ve either lost one or both of their parents to the deadly virus.

Both Hilary and Mark volunteer with Kara Counselling, a Zambia-based organization which was started in 1989 by a Jesuit priest - Father Michael Kelly.

The group is funded by various agencies including Rotary International, the Catholic Relief Agency, the Stephen Lewis Foundation, the Elton John Foundation, the governments of Finland, Norway and Swe-

den, as well as private benefactors in Ireland.

Stevie, who works for Parks Canada in Radium Hot Springs, explained that Rotary International does a lot of work in the hospice.

“We met many grandmothers who are taking care of their orphaned grandchildren because their parents have died from HIV/AIDS.” She said she was impressed with the spirits of the people. “Even though people are in a lot worse situation than we are, everyone made us feel so welcome,” she said.

“The whole thing about people in Zambia is that when they tell us their story they never whinge or moan, they just get on with it because that’s the way they are. They are very gracious people.

“I spent $5 buying some fabric from a lady called Mavis and she asked me my name and said ‘Stevie, please come back to Zambia because you have made me so happy.’”

She said people are on the move all the time, searching for food.

“Everybody seems to be working at making money however they can, depending on whatever they can buy and whatever they can sell. When I got back to Canada I realised how excessive our culture is, and it really made me start thinking about whether I actually needed 75 pairs of shoes,” Stevie said.

For less than it costs for a movie and popcorn here in Canada, 30 kids can be provided with dried fish, eggs and rice for a week. Soap and antiseptic cleanser for the same group costs less than a coffee and a muffin. And a lifetime of self-sufficiency and hope — in the shape of a bicycle taxi — costs only $150.

Zambian orphans The children living at this orphanage have food and clothing, thanks to a volunteer agency called Kara Counselling. The children wearing sweaters are probably HIV positive, since the symptoms of the illness include feeling chilly, even in this country’s hot climate.

Photo by Stevie Irons

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November 2, 2007

Left to right: Firefighter Darryl Quennelle, Lake Windermere District Lions Club member Maurice McIlwrick, Lions Club director Rick Hoar, Lions Club member Al Pepper, president of the Invermere Voluntary Firefighter Society Tom McNeil, and firefighter Jeremiah Maclean, with the new jaws of life.

Photo by Rachel Pinder

Jaws of life could save yours

By Rachel Pinder Pioneer Staff Volunteer firefighters gave up their free time to learn how to operate their new $50,000 jaws of life equipment last weekend.

They took part in a two-day training course to get them certified to use the new equipment, which is set to make a crucial difference in cutting down their road accident response time.

Tom McNeil, president of the Invermere Voluntary Firefighter Society, explained the Lake Windermere District Lions Club generously donated half the funds needed for the life-saving equipment.

The other half was made up of a $6,000 donation from the Regional District of East Kootenay; fundraising efforts from members of the Invermere Voluntary Fire Department, and an anonymous donation.

Mr. McNeil explained the jaws of life will make things much faster at an accident scene.

“The jaws of life can cut through all sorts of vehicles, and they can be used at plane crashes and industrial accidents. They are gas-powered and they work by supplying pressure to a hydraulic pump through

a hose which supplies pressure to this equipment. At the moment, we only have a smaller pump and a combination cutter, but it’s about 25 years old and takes twice as long to power up,” he said.

Mr. McNeil said the new equipment will make their work much easier. “It’s going to make a huge difference to us, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the huge amount of public support, which has been outstanding,” he said.

Invermere Fire Station has 31 volunteer firefighters and is equipped with three fire trucks and a quick responder truck. Twelve new recruits took part in the training course: Mark Patscha, Joel Rye, Trish Wackett, Erik McLaughlin, Craig McGowan, Terry Verrier, Doug Hagen, Steve Talsma, Darryl Quennelle, Ian Gordon, Jamie Fairhart and Jeremiah Maclean.

Gordon Sweetman, deputy chief fire officer from Calgary; and Jim Dezall, head of rescue division at Cranbrook, also gave their time over the weekend.

The firefighters were given different emergency scenarios to work with, and got the chance to try cutting up various vehicles.

Gordon Sweetman instructed the new recruits on vehicle extraction.

“We have an excellent group of people here in Invermere. They have given up their whole weekend to come in and train. They are so enthusiastic and dedicated to do a wonderful job for their community, and they’re here because they want to be here.”

He said the event began Friday night with theory, including vehicle anatomy, safety aspects and some basic extraction techniques.

“If we arrive at the scene of an accident before the paramedics, we make sure the patients are covered and protected before we try to get them out of the vehicle.

We also look after the scene of an accident and make sure it’s safe,” Mr. Sweetman said.

Mr. McNeil added that the next target for the Invermere Voluntary Firefighters is a medium duty road rescue truck, which would cost in the region of $320,000. Proceeds from the recent Fireman’s Ball also will go towards the new truck.

The department is always keen to welcome new recruits to the service. Anyone who is interested can show up at the fire hall on Tuesdays between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. or call 342-3200.

And if you can’t give your time, cash donations are extremely helpful as well.

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November 2, 2007

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November 2, 2007

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Puppy love Charlie Buckman was one of the Columbia House residents who were delighted when Heather Tregillus and nine fiveweek-old puppies came for a visit. The residents were able to cuddle the pups, which brightened up their day. Pet visits are always welcome, and you can book ahead by calling the Activities Department at 342-2348.

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November 2, 2007

MLA defends local meat producers Submitted by Norm Macdonald Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA

GIFT FROM KOOTENAY SAVINGS - Kootenay Savings recently made their annual Care Wear donations to charities throughout the Kootenays. The Care Wear program offers employees the chance to dress casually each Friday and pay $1 a week for the privilege. Funds are matched by the Kootenay Savings Community Foundation. Once a year, each branch chooses where they wish to donate their funds. This year the Invermere Branch donated $1448 to the Columbia Valley Family Violence Prevention Society.

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These regulations may work for big business in the Lower Mainland but are absolutely devastating for ranchers and farmers in this area.

For two years, the Campbell government has been reworking meat inspection regulations, and for two years local meat producers have been saying that their businesses could be wiped out with a stroke of the Agriculture Minister’s pen.

These new regulations are designed for large industrial food producers. No consideration has been given to how these regulations will impact rural areas.

This is a WalMart approach applied to the mom and pop store.

Local meat producers have been clear that this will not work for them.

Small operators have put forward workable solutions that will address both their needs and the requirements of government, but the government has been completely indifferent.

This situation is just one example of why we have formed an Opposition Rural Caucus. I am honoured to hold the position of Chair of this Caucus, and to work with my 13 Rural Caucus colleagues to be the voice of rural residents.

On October 18th in Question Period, the Minister of Agriculture was forced to respond to meat producers concerns. Rural Caucus members made sure that the Minister could no longer ignore this issue.

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Local NDP constituency elects new officers The Annual General Meeting of the New Democratic Party’s Columbia River-Revelstoke Constituency Association was held in Golden on Saturday, October 13th.

Members elected were President Antoinette Halberstadt of Revelstoke, Vice-President Andrea Dunlop of Windermere; Secretary Helen Eldstrom of Windermere; Treasurer Glen Ewan of Golden; and Council Delegate, also Glen Ewan of Golden.

MLA Norm Macdonald was present at the meeting and provided those in attendance with a thoughtful overview of the issues he wished to focus on during the life of this legislative session.

As chair of the rural caucus, he

said he is working hard to ensure that dollars flow to the rural areas where the wealth of the province is generated.

He expressed concern about the Liberal government’s spending controls regarding the Olympics.

In response to questions regarding a proposed change to the electoral boundaries, he said he hoped the government would maintain the existing division in the East Kootenays, as this is a large riding with two time zones and two mountain passes to navigate; anything larger would not provide constituents with adequate service.

He said he enjoyed the work he is doing and is looking forward to a productive session at the legislature.

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November 2, 2007

Glacier Resorts and CODA working together to train skiers on home snow

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff For the first time ever, the Canadian Alpine Ski Team trained on home snow throughout the fall and they did it right here in southeastern B.C. Touted as an alternative to the overcrowded training glaciers of Europe by both the Calgary Olympic Development Agency and Alpine Canada, Camp Green on the Regional District of East Kootenay’s Farnham Glacier is the sight of a new downhill training course adjacent to the technical runs installed last year.

“It has always been my dream that we would have our own facility and we would be able to actually train on a very challenging downhill course right here in Canada before the start of the ski racing season,” said CAST Alpine Director Dusan Grasic.

“Unlike in Europe, we have this whole place to ourselves. I don’t think any nation in the world has that option or advantage,” Grasic said.

Established two years ago—thanks, in part, to a donation from Don & Shirley Green, Camp Green is a leading summer training facility for Canadian snowsport athletes.

Calgary Athletic Development Agency Chief Executive Jim Younker said Alpine Canada was sceptical at first and just sent the technical team to train on the glacier last year. This year, he said, Alpine Canada, impressed by last year’s camp, sent the downhill team as well.

“Certainly,” Mr. Younker commented, “the feeling is, if not a leg up on other countries, at least we have leveled the playing field.”

As a result, all of Canada’s national team athletes, that set a record for World Cup medals last season, trained at Camp Green this year.

Mr. Younker said CODA is committed to operating Camp Green through 2010 and is in the process of negotiating a deal with Glacier Resorts Ltd., developer of the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort which includes Farnham Glacier, to continue it’s tenure there.

Glacier Resorts vice-president Grant

Costello said Jumbo Glacier Resort was born of the idea of training Canadian skiers on home snow. “(Glacier Resorts president) Oberto (Oberti) and I are as excited as the Canadian athletes and coaches that this dream has finally come true. None of today’s athletes were even born when (former CAST member and coach) John Ritchie and I first formulated the idea of the training centre on Farnham Glacier in 1976.

“Oberto included our plan in his initial Jumbo Glacier Resort concept in 1990, continuing the dialogue with Canadian Ski team officials and honoring our original pledge to dedicate the prime training site to Canadian Elite and local athletes.

“In 2004 Oberto and I met with CODA and government officials and developed a cooperative agreement which allowed the Farnham Training Centre at Jumbo Glacier Resort to proceed on a temporary basis until such time as Glacier Resorts Ltd. received its final approvals and the training centre could be made a permanent facility.

That time is now at hand.

“We have initiated discussions with CODA officials in order to provide assurances to the coaches and athletes that the facilities will be operated without disruption through 2010 and beyond and are exploring a joint operation model which includes Glacier Resorts operating the ski area and installing surface lifts on Farnham Glacier to facilitate the training and reduce the impacts of tracked vehicles on the glacier.

“As well,” he said, “we are studying the feasibility of installing a small hydro electric facility to reduce diesel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

We anticipate finalizing our agreement with CODA before their license of occupation expires in December.”

CAMP GREEN—Above right, Czechborn, Calgary-based Canadian Alpine Ski Team member Jan Hudec, a silver medalist at the 2007 World Championships in Åre, Sweden, trains on the new downhill course at Camp Green. At right, the temporary camp at the base of Farnham Glacier.

Photos by David Buston/CODA.

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Mom’s Hockey Moments

By Cheryl Bachinski Pioneer Columnist

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Public Notice Lake Windermere Resort Ltd. is pleased to invite the public to a Public Open House on November 16, 2007 between the hours of 2:00 pm and 8 pm. at the Invermere Community Centre located at 709 10th St. The purpose of the Public Open House is to receive input from the public as Lake Windermere Resort Ltd begins to prepare a master plan for the development of its lands in Athalmer.

We look forward to your attendance and input.

Welcome to another exciting season of minor hockey in the valley. The Windermere Minor Hockey Association is made up of eight levels of competition based on age.

A couple of the divisions are split into a couple of teams, depending on the number of registered players. The league is organized and managed by a super group of volunteers including parents, friends of the players, and members of our community.

The stories that we often hear about the “hockey Mom or hockey Dad” are quite true.

A lot of time and energy is required to make games and tournaments with other communities possible.

In keeping with this recognition, I have been asked to write a summary of the week, as far as games played, recaps of some of the game results, and individual player contributions.

The season opened this month with games for most of the divisions. The Midget Girls opened up league play hosting a Cheryl Bachinski will keep readers up to speed on minor hockey in the valley. two-game series against Vauxhall from The Central Alberta League.

The Midget Boys were off to Revelstoke, competThe first game was a nail-biter, ing in the AA Tournament. Goal tender Patrick Dibb with Vauxhall winning 2-1.

The second game showed Invermere’s goalie, Al- faced a total of 49 shots from the Revelstoke team, anna Westergard, putting in a stellar performance in falling to a 5-0 defeat.

Game two was against Nelson with Jessie White in net, earning a shutout, and defeating Vauxhall 2-0.

The girls are on the road next week, playing in Olds net, with goals coming from Matt Bidinger and Ryan Purdy. It was a close game, but Nelson managed to and Vauxhall.

The Bantam Girls played Banff, and their excel- pull off a 3-2 win.

Invermere’s defence was challenged again, when lent team work took them to a 6-1 victory. Sawyer they met 100 Mile House. Patrick was in net again, Ellingboe scored three goals for a hat trick while goalie Jayme Saunders and some excellent work from her de- facing a total of 49 shots versus just 13 shots from Invermere, in a 5-0 loss. fence kept Banff to just one goal.

The weekend wrapped up with a game against The PeeWee House team hosted Golden, capturBeaver Valley. Invermere’s defence struggled again, aling a 7-1 victory. A strong defensive presence along with solid goal tending by Jordan Bachinski was key lowing 64 shots on net against Jessie White and Patrick Dibb who shared goal tending duties, ending in to their win.

Levi Konchak contributed with 2 goals and was a a 7-1 defeat.

Invermere’s lone goal was scored by Lou Steele assolid player throughout the game, along with Kellan sisted

by Blaine Wilker and Matt Bidinger. Matt put Moore who tapped in two and assisted on another.

PeeWee “A” team faced off against Kimberly, in a solid performance for his team all weekend.

Thanks to Rhonda and Jeff Konchak for organizclaiming a decisive 10-4 victory. Kellan Marchand scored four times, with a couple of goals coming from ing the timekeepers’ schedule this past weekend.

One question, though - why did you two have Stephen Hawes. Solid performances by Brody Nelson between the pipes, and Stephen Bagan setting up a lot curtains installed in the booth, and why is there a “do not disturb” sign hanging on the door? of goals, led to the victory.

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November 2, 2007

The Old Zone: former player living the good life

By Harold Hazelaar Pioneer Columnist Now that the weather has begun to turn chilly and our thoughts turn to the up-coming cold, grueling winter, I am reminded of a golf game I had a couple of months ago…

The Springs Course at Radium was the location and one of the people with whom I was playing was fellow OldTimer, Jerry Wright.

Even though Jerry gave up playing with us a couple of years ago, partly due to his involvement with the Rockies hockey club and consequent lack of time, he is still a respected player from our league.

His ability, selfless style of play, and gentlemanly manner are exactly what our league wants and needs from all of our players.

Guys like Jerry are what make our league fun and we still miss his presence.

Speaking of presence, most of you know that Jerry

and Leona are no longer residents of our valley. The opportunity of a lifetime, as well as a great chance to get out of the Canadian deep-freeze permanently has taken them to Cozumel, Mexico.

See, years of hockey at high levels that included body checking haven’t affected his brain!

I constantly wonder why I’m still up here between November and April and I don’t even play contact sports!

Anyways, they are the proud owner/operators of the Coral Reef Inn, and have extended an invitation to all their friends from the area to visit when it gets too cold up here.

Gerry says there are golf courses in the area and awesome scuba and snorkeling, plus the never-ending sunshine. They can be reached for reservations at info@cozumelcoralreefinn.com or visit their website at www.cozumelcoralreefinn.com.

No word yet from Jerry as to the availability of an ice rink for some good ole’ shinny when you are down there! I will keep you posted.

And finally, just in case you care . . . the October 24th results for Oldtimers’ Hockey are as follows: Warwick over Valley Vision, Huckleberry’s over Inside Edge, Lake Auto over Kicking Horse Coffee and Hi Heat over Dale Christian Mudders.

CVOHA League Standings Team

W L T Points

Warwick Wolves

6

0

0

12

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4

2

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9

Hi Heat Hustlers

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8

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1

7

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2

4

1

5

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2

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1

5

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2

5

0

4

Petro-Can Killer Tomatoes

2

4

0

4

Valley Vision Vultures

2

4

0

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Sewage disposal becomes a health concern Submitted by the Lake Windermere Project

Algae growth is visible on the east shore of the lake.

Protection of our water resources, including Lake Windermere, and community water and sewer infrastructure were two of the top three most important natural environment issues identified through the Lake Windermere Area Official Community Plan survey conducted by the Regional District of East Kootenay.

Now, with close to 5,000 dwellings surrounding Lake Windermere (according to the 2006 census), an efficient and functioning method of sewage disposal for the area has become a major hot topic.

Brian Colgan, president of Lakeview Road Property Owners’ Association, has been vacationing here with his family for 34 years and has seen the changes and growth first-hand. “The lake is the heart of the

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valley experience,” said Mr. Colgan. “We believe it is our responsibility to leave the earth in as good or better condition for our children and grandchildren.”

The specific area of concern is outside the District of Invermere boundary, as homes within the boundaries are serviced by a sewage collection, treatment and disposal system. A study done by the Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection (now Ministry of Environment) in 1985 indicated areas surrounding Lake Windermere, where peaks in leachate seepage measures were either noticeable or significant.

Leachate seepage refers to the release of coliforms (or bacteria) and phosphorus into the lake system.

Identified areas are located on the east side of the lake and include sections of Lower Lakeview Road, Timber Ridge, Baltac Road, Terra Vista, Hidden Bay, Windermere and Indian Beach.

In the early days, many cottages were used only a few times a year. Now, with more people staying for longer periods of time, many with little change to the disposal method, leachate seepage is a concern.

Ongoing water quality sampling conducted by the Lake Windermere Project has found high bacteria levels, indicating contamination from human and animal wastes. High bacteria levels are detrimental to human health and can contribute to the production of more organic matter than the lake can handle.

A report conducted by Urban Systems Limited for the District of Invermere in 2001 suggested alternate sewage disposal methods are needed to protect the water quality of the lake. Don Corrigal, Assistant Director of Health Protection for the Interior Health Authority, stated that 16 community water systems rely on the lake. He said it is in the best interest of the residents to protect their water source, as improperly handled sewage leads to health concerns.

The Interior Health Subdivision Review Policy supports the use of sewer as a viable long-term option for waste disposal in the area for two reasons: • the pressure from high-density development along the east side of the lake • as a measure of source water protection for the main source of domestic water in the area.

The concerns are now being heard and actions are beginning to take place. Ron Mason, Managing Partner of Windermere Water and Sewer, recognizes the need to protect our most valuable social, economic and environmental resource – Lake Windermere.

They developed a utility for the housing expansion at Copper Point. “The utility will have the ability to reuse every gallon of water that passes through the system,” explained Mr. Mason.

“This system will also provide an opportunity to work with the community on a large-scale water conservation strategy for the east side. If these communities tie into the sewer system, it will remove up to 400 units from current on-site sewage disposal methods that may or may not be functioning properly.”

For more information, call the Lake Windermere Project at 341-6898 or visit the Project Office located beside the Invermere Community Centre.

November 2, 2007

LETTERS

Year-round skiing at Jumbo a myth Dear Editor: Lately, I’ve heard and read numerous claims by spokespersons of the proponent of the Jumbo Glacier resort about the importance and value of year-round skiing in the Purcell Mountains for both the tourism industry and the Canadian elite and developing ski teams.

I can guarantee all of you, there is no more year-round skiing on any glacier resorts around this world.

Since the 1990s, all glacier resorts in the Alps have been forced to close during various times of the summer months. The times of closure have varied depending on the snow pack of the previous winter and the high temperatures of the spring and summer. The most affected months have been July, August and September, with September operations relying on fresh snowfalls in the glacier regions.

The glaciers within the proposed Jumbo resort area are in the same predicament. During the high months of summer you’d be either skiing through ankle deep slush or on the rough surface of glacier ice. One, it’s no fun; and two, try skiing on a washboard made of ice with grooves from two to six inches deep filled with glacier run-off. It’s impossible even for the best skiers in the world.

Therefore, all national ski teams, European and North American alike, still travel to the southern hemisphere for their summer training. Farnham glacier has been offering a great training opportunity to the Canadian ski teams.

Its mid-steep terrain and northern aspect for least sun exposure are ideal conditions for off-season skiing.

Despite its perfect positioning, the operations at Farnham had to be shut down during most parts of July and August, sometimes as early as the last week

of June or, as was the case this year, by mid-July.

The Canadian national and provincial ski teams were in Chile again this September, as they have been every year. As Canadian national team coach of the men’s downhill team from 1993 to 1995, we explored the possibility of training at Farnham glacier instead of going to the southern hemisphere.

Even back then, 14 years ago, we had to concede that the snow cover and the temperatures were inadequate for our training productivity and we had to head south.

I’ve skied on the glacier resorts around the world since 1972, both as a skiing athlete and coach, and hardly missed a year of being on the glaciers.

I’ve been witnessing the enormous ablation of the glaciers first hand.

Where we skied in the summer months of the 1970s and early 1980s with joy and exhilaration, we now look down at bare rock polished by the receding glacier ice, as we are forced to download the chair to mid-station.

I’m still very passionate about my favourite sport, skiing, but I’m just as passionate about the natural wonders the Canadian mountains still offer.

Therefore, I do plead to everyone that we all keep our senses and not destroy a long, undisturbed mountain range like the Purcells by plunking a resort community in its middle.

By undisturbed, I mean undisturbed by permanent human residence.

It would mean another bold and arrogant step by us, mankind, into nature’s territory and all just for the sake of skiing and some economic gains by a few of us, I hope not.

Helmut Spiegl, Brisco (team member and coach of the last four winter Olympic Games)

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Sewer petition a success

Dear Editor: I am pleased to advise you that the petition for services for the Lower Lakeview Road Water & Sewer System was successful. Seventy-three petitions representing 63 percent of the total assessment were submitted to the RDEK by the close of the petition period. I think it is significant that 66 percent of the property owners made the deliberate choice to reach into their pockets for some $45-$55,000 to make this project a reality.

I want to thank my Executive, Lillian Rose and the staff of the RDEK for their support and assistance in bringing the petition to its success-

ful conclusion. I would be remiss in not also recognizing that we have only come to this place because of the commitment of the Windermere Water and Sewer Company to build and operate a leading-edge facility to provide the east side of the lake with water and sewer services.

Let us hope that other east side communities will also choose to take advantage of this unique opportunity to protect the lake and bring our area into the 21st century with respect to sewer services.

Brian Colgan, President Lakeview Road Property Owners’ Association

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1 bdrm, 1 bath, fully furnished and equipped condo at north end of Radium. Fridge, stove, TV, Cable, W/D, N/S. $700/month + hydro. Available from Nov. 1st – Apr. 30th, 403- 281-0923.

Windermere Valley Saddle Club annual general meeting / election of officers, Nov. 20th , 7:30 PM. DTSS, room 201.

OBITUARY ALBERT POTTER Albert, beloved husband and companion of 54 years to Grace, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 24th , 2007 with his loving family by his side. Albert was born October 30th , 1924 in Melville, Saskatchewan to Frank and Phyllis Potter, the fifth born of eight children.

The beauty and spirit of the Mountains first captured his heart in 1953 when he briefly moved his new bride to Ashcroft, BC to work in a Sawmill. They returned to the prairies 6 months later where Albert farmed with his Brother-in-law Charlie. He and Grace came back to BC, moving to the Valley in October of 1955. He worked for Gordon Stewart’s Logging Company for 13 years; he then went into partnership with his best friend Bill Perron starting A&B Logging. Four years later, in 1972 he and Grace fulfilled their life long dream and bought their beautiful mountain ranch where Albert continued his passion for logging and farming. During this time Albert & Grace were raising their family of five; Wade, Rick (Karen), Sherry (Randy), Carole (Wayne) and Lana (Dan). Albert’s most precious possessions were his grandchildren Lisa (Travis), Mandy (Zenon), Chad, Jodi (Matt), Kadie, Morgan(Nicole), Rhonda, Ryan, Brady, Megan (Clayton), Kerri (Jarrod), Cole and his great- grandchildren; Jaryn, Brooklyn, Taras, Greysen, Gage, Jamie, Nevaeh and Ryland each his legacy and each an example of what he truly stood for: love for his family.

Albert, Dad, Papa, Brother, Uncle and friend what we will all miss the most is your hugs which were simply the very best and seeing your gentle blue eyes and loving smile. Each of us will hold onto the special memories we have. We love you!

Until we meet again.

For his love of Children in lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Verge For Youth C/O Floyd Verge, Box 178, Radium, BC V0A 1M0.

STORAGE NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various size available.

Now with climate controlled units.

Call 342-3637

COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE Retail/Office/Storage 503 7th Ave. Only one spot left!

2000 sq. ft., $12.00/sq. ft. triple net. Call 342-0603 or 341-5845.

SUITE FOR RENT Studio space for rent at Kicking Horse Coffee. Perfect for yoga, pilates, meditation, or karate.

Excellent hourly rates, flexible schedules, lots of open time slots available. Call 342-4489 for details.

CONTRACTORS: Self contained cabins by the week or month.

(250) 345-6365 Fairmont Bungalows.

Furnished bedroom with adjoining bathroom, suitable for working person, $400.00.

Call Stan, 341-3134.

OBITUARY Alan Kinsey Alan Kinsey passed away at the age of 86 years, in Penticton BC on October 6, 2007. Alan was predeceased by his wife Evelyn in 1999. He will be sadly missed by his children, Leslie (Sandy) of Princeton BC, Bryan (Renate) of Naramata BC, Cheryl of Penticton BC, and Fred (Wendy) of Invermere BC, eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A graveside service was held at the Royal Canadian Legion Cemetery in Golden BC on October 22, 2007.

With deep sadness we announce the passing of TONY VAN GORTEL, 1923 – 2007 He will be missed and lovingly remembered by family and friends.

Survived by his wife Bette Jean (Metcalfe); two sisters Nel and Ali (Jongejan); stepdaughters Mrs. Jean von Hollen (Allen), Mrs. Alice Morgan (John) and stepson Paul Antonsen (Karen); numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Predeceased by one brother Leo (Maartje); stepdaughter Kathleen Grant (William).

A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 3rd at 2 pm. at the Windermere Community Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lung Association.

CONDO FOR RENT 1 bdrm condo in Sable Ridge in Radium. Built in 2007, fully furnished with Penthouse Furniture, gourmet kitchen, fire place, hot tubs, pool, underground parking, 3rd floor.

Utilities included. Long term rental. $1550/month, 403-7104448.

Sable Ridge Condo. Large 1 bdrm top floor unit with incredible views. New occupied fully furnished with high end furnishings. Fireplace. A/C, W/D, ensuite. Underground parking.

All utilities included except cable/phone. $1650 per month.

Call 403-630-7464.

This 1 bedroom fully furnished condo located in the luxurious Sable Ridge complex comes complete with king sized bed, Penthouse furnishings, and everything you will need to make this retreat like condo home. This is the largest one bedroom condo in the complex which features a spacious living and dining room, large deck overlooking the pool, 2 hot tubs, and full vistas of the Rockies. All this plus heated underground parking, ensuite laundry, water, heat, and electricity are included.

Make this award winning complex home at only $1550 per month. For more information please phone 403-861-5656.

HOUSE FOR RENT 3 bdrm, 2 baths, house for rent in Pineridge Estates. Close to all schools, view of lake and mountains, $1600.00/month plus utilities. Prefer family, N/S, N/P, available Nov. 15, 2007. Call 780-406-6898, fax requests to 780-406-6897.

Windermere – 2 bdrm furnished house with fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, fireplace, satellite, and heated garage. NS/NP. Available immediately. 342-0020.

Edgewater, 2bdrm house available Nov. 2nd to Feb. 12th.

Must care for our cat. N/S, $400.00/month, inclusive, 3479086.

2 bdrm house and 2 car garage for rent in Radium from Nov. 1st to Apr. 30th . $1,100.00 plus utilities. For more info, 3479970.

HOUSE FOR SALE

Beautiful 2006, 14’ x 66’ modular home in Canal Flats (Willow Park), next to golf course. 8’ x 20’ boat shed, 10’ x 12’ storage shed, 40’x 10‘ treated deck. Must be seen to be appreciated. Mountain view. Pad rental, $225/ month. $159,900.00, 250349-5439, 250-421-4790.

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November 2, 2007

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS HOUSE FOR RENT

MISC. FOR SALE

VEHICLE FOR SALE

VEHICLE FOR SALE

VEHICLE FOR SALE

VEHICLE FOR SALE

3 bdrm, 2 bath house for rent in Invermere. $650.00 plus utilities, 688-0424.

Ceramic top, white 30” stove, $350.00, great condition, used 4 years. Large wood stove $75.00.

Solid oak headboard, $100.00, 342-8363.

1994 ford F150 extended cab, long box, 5 speed, great tires, $2,500.00, 342-8363.

2000 Ford Explorer Limited, 8 cyl, all leather interior, power everything, running boards, wood grain trim, back-up sensor, universal garage door opener, driver information centre, fog lights, keyless entry, memory seats, trailer hitch & electrical.

Am/fm stereo, cassette, CD, roof rack. Exceptional condition, dealer serviced. 128,000 km. $11,500*.*00- cash deal only, 342-9436

Must sell 1999 Chevy Blazer, 4WD, 4 door, black, 190,00 km, loaded, excellent condition. No rust, new winter tires, many new parts. Sacrifice at $8,150.00, 347-9001 evenings.

Anyone with information regarding a truck, 1994 GMC stolen from Parkside Place, 901 7th Avenue, at 1:00 pm Monday, October 15th may earn substantial reward from Crimestoppers, 1800-222-8477. If you know the culprit who hopped in and took off to Calgary, phone police, 3429292. Victim: Doc Stone, William Collins, 342-5845.

Mobile Home for Sale in Edgewater. Large lot, 2 decks, close to school, $265,000.00, 780-728-0121.

CONDOS FOR SALE Invermere: Bright 2 bdrm with laminate and renos throughout.

Close to amenities, asking $219,000.00, 342-6255.

ACREAGES & LOTS Here’s a rare opportunity to own a choice, secluded 40 acre parcel less than 10 minutes from Invermere. Mostly fenced with productive hayfield, pasture and forest. Good access and surrounded by crown land on 3 sides. Close proximity to Lake Enid. Choose your favorite mountain view and build your dream home. $679,000. (250) 342-6042.

Schwin mountain bike. New Tim Horton’s limited edition, $700.00. Call Stan, 341-3134.

Good used carpet and underpad.

Approximately 575 sq. ft. or 63 yds. Light beige colour, plush, 342-5444.

Seven year old energy efficient Lennox Elite oil furnace and all peripherals, $400.00. Call Tony, 342-6488.

Mountain Bike. Rocky Mountain Element, full suspension, cross country, excellent components, excellent condition. $975.00, 347-9086.

Black registered Quarter Horse mare, 13 years old, 15.2h, very quiet. $1900. www. salterpepperpaints.com, 3422666

WANTED

VEHICLE FOR SALE

Roommate wanted in Radium, $450/month, includes phone and utilities, available immediately, call Dave, 3477787.

1993 Saturn Coupe, 70,000 km, new tires, $4,950.00, 347-6879.

MISC. FOR SALE Hay for sale, round bales. Phone Elkhorn Ranch 342-0617.

Support “Rockies” Hockey. Pine, Fir & Larch – dry & split order 342-6908.

Large metal desk with overhead compartment, $80.00, 3427166.

Sklar Peplar couch and loveseat, navy, teal, cranberry. Excellent condition, $500.00. Old Church pew $300.00, 342-4454.

1993 GMC Safari cargo van.

Well maintained, summer and winter tires, 136,000 km. Asking $2,500.00 OBO. Call Jamie or Kathy, 347-7747.

1994 Buick Le Sabre V6 38, 223,000 km, new computer, brakes, much more, excellent condition, 32 MPG. $2,900.00, 342-0711.

1995 GMC Sierra, standard, good kilometers, good shape. White with blue interior, $3,500.00 OBO, 341-7344 1995 Grand Am, $1,500.00 OBO, 341-6984.

1997 Mazda B4000 truck complete with cap. Exterior black, interior grey cloth, excellent condition, well maintained, economical 5 speed manual, $6,400.00. Call Bill, 345-6603.

1998 Chev 1500 Silverado Z71, 4x4 extended cab, trailer package, mint condition, $12,900.00, Fairmont, 3454034.

1998 Mercury Sable, winter and summer tires, good running condition, $4,000.00 OBO, 3463275.

1998 F150 XLT V6, 5 speed 4x4, regular cab, with canopy, excellent condition, $7,500.00 OBO, 342-7393.

2002 Pontiac Sunfire, 2 door, standard, good condition, good gas mileage,106,000 km, $6,000.00 OBO, 342-7379.

$10,000,000 in vehicle inventory.

Go to

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to view complete inventory.

REAL ESTATE

2002 Chev GMC 4 x 4. Leather interior, onstar, LOADED!!

150,000 km. Extended cab. $15,900.00, 341-7000.

REQUEST FOR TENDER Invitation to tender Description: E508INV-007-2007 To supply labour, equipment and material to perform snow removal at the BC Hydro Invermere yard.

Details available from the office of BC Hydro, 4956 Athalmer Highway, Invermere, BC. Phone: 250 342-3242 Email: wendy.horning@bchydro.com Tenders clearly marked with reference number will be received at the above address until 11 a.m. on the below closing date.

Reference: E508INV-007-2007 Closing Date: November 8, 2007 www.bchydro.com

REQUEST FOR TENDER Kootenay Savings Credit Union is inviting sealed bids to be received at the office of Facilities Manager 300 - 1199 Cedar Avenue, Trail B.C., V1R 4B8 Up to and including 2:00PM local time, November 1st, 2007, for the following work: Project: Location:

Construction of new branch facilities for Kootenay Savings Radium, BC

Plans are available at SICA. Additional Notes: A bid bond for 30 days of $100,000.00.

A performance bond of 50% performance on Labour and Materials.

A mandatory site visit will become required for all bidders for Tuesday, October 23rd, if bidder feedback by October 16th deems it of value.

Bids are to be valid for a 30 day period.

Bidders to be aware that a permit is in place for the foundation and it is necessary to start site work within 10 days of formalizing the contract.

Bids will be opened privately. No information on a formal decision will be issued with respect to the bids until the Owner and the Consultants have reviewed in detail all of the bids received.

Kootenay Savings reserves the right to accept or reject all or any Tenders and to accept the Tender in total or in part, or to accept the Tender which it deems most favourable in the interest of Kootenay Savings. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted.

1007-1035T

HOUSE FOR SALE

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P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS

CAREERS Store Clerks needed. Must be enthusiastic and enjoy people. $13/hour, store discounts and advancement opportunities.

Apply in person to Invermere Petro-Canada*.

Outgoing responsible people required for in-store and yard employment. Come to Rona (Ace Hardware) with resume.

410 Borden Street, Invermere.

Full / part – time positions available at Horsethief Creek Pub / Radium Liquor Store. Apply in person, or by fax 347-9987, or email horsethiefcreekpub@ telus.net.

Residential Care Worker.

Temporary, full time position.

RCA or PCA or HSW or equivalent.

Union membership, HEU. See posting, Mt. Nelson Place.

Manager: Donna Jefferson 3423699.

At the FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS RESORT in the Beautiful BC Rockies is now accepting applications for the positions of:

ESTHETICIANS We are seeking energetic, health-conscious professionals, who are committed to creating unsurpassable guest experiences in the midst of the Rocky Mountains natural beauty and tranquility. A full service spa menu of specialty treatments within a comfortable, tranquil environment, provide the perfect working experience!

Both full time and part time opportunities are available in our busy Resort Spa. Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers a competitive salary and benefit package with access to all Resort amenities.

Staff accommodation is available.

Interested applicants please forward their resume with references to the attention of: Sandy Crowson, Manager of Spa Operations Fax: 250-345-6616 or email to: sandy@fhsr.com

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN)

Carpenter / Apprentice Carpenter needed for busy home builder, also part-time labourer. Perfect for students, excellent wages, 341-3171.

School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) Invermere Zone invites applications from persons interested in being on our Casual Employment Lists for the following classifications:

Relief private care home giver needed in Brisco to care for a male quadriplegic. Must be comfortable in all aspects of personal care (catheters, BM.).

Please call Dina, 346-3345. Will train.

1. School Bus Drivers - This is bus driving work in the operation of school buses used to transport students within the School District. Work involves the safe operation of school bus equipment. Preference may be given to applicants who possess a valid B.C. Class 2 Drivers license, (some units require Air Endorsement) however training may be available for the right candidate. If suitable candidates are found, successful completion of training for Class 2 and Air Endorsement will be provided at no cost to the candidate. Completion of the 10th school grade, or equivalent, valid Class 2 Driver’s license for the Province of British Columbia with an air brake endorsement. First Aid training would be an asset.

Dining room servers and kitchen help required. Competitive wages and benefits. Great benefit package and work schedule. Call 489-0667.

2. Custodians - This is manual work involving the cleanliness and security of district buildings. The work may include dealing with public use of school facilities. Once an employee becomes familiar with a clearly defined work schedule, the work is performed with minimal supervision.

Usually, this job is performed after regular school hours and generally alone. Completion of the 10th school grade, or equivalent is required as well as completion of the Board provided training program.

SPOT

If you are interested in being considered for the above casual positions, please send a complete resume, including three references by Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. to:

THE DEALS Pioneer Classieds

Mr. Paul Carriere Assistant Superintendent of Schools Department of Human Resources P.O.Box 70 Kimberley, BC V1A 2Y5 (250) 427-2245 (tel) / (250) 427-2044 (fax) / e-mail: hr@@sd6.bc.ca We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, but only those under consideration will be contacted. All successful applicants will be subject to a criminal record search.

Let’s Make Cancer History.

Are you a CHEERLEADER and a COACH? The exciting job of Relay For Life Coordinator will appeal especially to those who: • are interested in working part-time, seek contract work or are semi-retired/retired • are individuals/companies specializing in event management • are seeking an inspiring life experience • enjoy working with volunteers in a team environment • are looking for a chance to make a positive impact in the fight against cancer with your community!

Relay For Life Coordinator • Columbia Valley

This is a paid temporary 500 hour contract position starting Nov. 13/07 (earlier if possible) and will be up to 9 months duration. Training to take place Nov. 16-18th in Cranbrook. As a Relay For Life Coordinator, you will be responsible for recruiting and supporting a dedicated volunteer leadership committee. You will assist the volunteer team with planning and implementing the Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life 2008 event in the Columbia Valley.

You are: • skilled at supporting volunteer teams, an excellent communicator, a motivator, enthusiastic, innovative, open-minded, and flexible You: • embrace challenges and enjoy working in a dynamic team environment • have experience in working with volunteers, planning fundraising events and are proficient in Windows XP programs.

Must have: • a flexible schedule (nights and weekends), reliable vehicle (some travel required), and a computer Join our mission as a member of a dynamic Kootenay Region team and work for a distinguished organization. View the job description at www.cancer.ca (select the BC/Yukon link; About Us; Careers).

Please send your resume package with references by NOVEMBER 2, 2007 to: Helen Bobbitt, Revenue Development Coordinator, Canadian Cancer Society, 908 Rossland Avenue, Trail, BC V1R 3N6. Email: hbobbitt@bc.cancer.ca; Fax: 250-364-0430.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the Canadian Cancer Society. The Canadian Cancer Society provides equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from all qualified persons.

www.cancer.ca

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PIONEER ON THE ROAD - Above, Mike and Judy Peacock and Nick and Trudy Veres, all of Radium, at Carcross, Yukon. Right: Sheila Kraig of Spillimacheen in Hyder, Alaska. Don’t forget to take your Pioneer with you when you go on holidays and enter to win two nights at the Fantasyland Hotel, courtesy of Travel World in Invermere.

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN) Edgewater Elementary School -

Secretary - Permanent

NOW HIRING Do you want to make a difference in your community?

Assist new families by giving them the information they need when they need it? Work well independently and like to work from your own home? This position could be for you. Don’t wait, apply today. Car and computer with current e-mail address essential.

Send resume to: tmeuwissen@welcomewagon.ca

Grizzly Mountain Grill in Radium

Requires Experienced Cooks and Servers Call 342-1666 Fax: 341-3453

or send resume to: PO Box 1079, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain) Invermere Zone is now accepting applications for a permanent, parttime Secretary working 30 hrs/wk, Monday to Friday at Edgewater Elementary School, effective as soon as possible. This position is part of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 440. This is reception, clerical, secretarial and bookkeeping work of considerable variety and complexity in the operation of a school office.

Considerable independence of judgment and action in dealing with the public, staff and students on a variety of matters relating to school operations is required.

Completion of 12th school grade and completion of an Office Administration Program from a recognized Post-Secondary Institute and/or equivalent training and experience is required. Applicants must be able to achieve 60 wpm minimum keyboarding skills. Questions regarding this position should be addressed to Mrs. Sharlene Scofield, Principal, (250) 347-9543.

If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume, including three references, by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 5, 2007 to: Paul Carriere Assistant Superintendent of Schools School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain) P.O. Box 70 Kimberley, B.C. V1A 2Y5 Phone: (250) 427-2245 / Fax: (250) 427-2044 / E-mail: hr@sd6.bc.ca Successful applicant will be subject to Criminal Records Review Check.

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Pioneer Briefs

COME IN AND MAKE YOURSELF COMFORTABLE. VERY COMFORTABLE.

Three flu clinics planned

Remember to get your flu shot and protect yourself and others from this nasty illness.

Flu shots are free to the following: seniors over 65, children and adults with chronic health conditions and their household contacts; health care providers and emergency responders; healthy children aged six to 23 months and their contacts; pregnant women in their third trimester, and residents of nursing homes and other care facilities.

The clincs will be held: • 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, November 6th at Edgewater Community Hall.

• 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, November 8th at Invermere Community Hall.

• 10:45 to 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, November 14th at Canal Flats Medical Centre.

No appointments are necessary. For more info, call the health unit at 342-2360.

Time changes Sunday

POWER SMART NEW HOME PROGRAM. WHEN YOU SHOP FOR A NEW HOME, LOOK FOR THE POWER SMART LABEL. When you buy a Power Smart home, you’ll enjoy greater comfort, lower energy costs and less impact on the environment. Every Power Smart home starts with an energy-efficient design, and is independently evaluated and backed by the federal government’s EnerGuide for New Houses rating system. The EGNH rating, together with the Power Smart brand, easily identifies your home as being more energy efficient and will form a part of your home’s value for years.

Your EnerGuide rating also provides an estimate of your home’s annual energy usage, to help you anticipate operating costs.

British Columbians are reminded that we will change our clocks one week later than usual - at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007.

“Having extra daylight in the evening has been overwhelmingly supported by the public, and the extra four weeks of daylight saving time we enjoy each year will ensure that British Columbia remains synchronized with other Canadian provinces and our biggest trading partner, the United States,” said Attorney General Wally Oppal.

The East Kootenay region observes mountain time and will synchronize its clocks with Alberta. We will return to daylight saving time on March 9, 2008.

OPEN HOUSE Spirits Reach, Columere Park Developments Fairmont Hot Springs Open 10am to 6pm daily

Webcams come to area highways

When you look for your new home, look for a home featuring the Power Smart brand, the EnerGuide rating and the good names of our Power Smart new home builders. Then prepare to get comfortable in your new home.

For Power Smart labelled development and program information visit www.bchydro.com/powersmart

The Best Place on Earth

The Power Smart New Home Program is jointly funded by BC Hydro Power Smart and Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources.

IF YOU’RE LOCAL,YOU GET IT! The Columbia Valley Pioneer

Drivers travelling through the East Kootenay region will now be able to view up-to-date weather information and road conditions before they get in their vehicles - thanks to new DriveBC webcams, announced Transportation Minister Kevin Falcon.

“With the mountainous terrain in the Kootenays, weather can change quickly,” he said. “That’s why it was so important to add these cameras to this particular region.” The web cameras are located at: • Kimberley: about three km south of Kimberley on Highway 95A at Black Bear Crescent, looking southwest.

• Canal Flats: Highway 93 at Burns Avenue, looking north on Highway 93.

• Radium: Highway 93/95 junction, at Radium Hot Springs, looking north on Highway 93.

Motorists may view the new webcams by visiting www.drivebc.ca and clicking on the Highway Cams link or the interactive B.C. map.

Installation and maintenance of the webcams are in partnership with Mainroad Contracting.

More than 90 webcam images may be accessed through the DriveBC website.

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November 2, 2007

FAITH

‘Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life’

By Pastor Wayne Frater Radium Christian Fellowship In 1 Timothy, 6:12, Paul instructs Timothy to “Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed.”

What is the good fight of faith?

What is Timothy confessing?

The answer is in Romans, 10:9 and 10, “that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”

The foundation for our confession of faith is Jesus and what He accomplished on the cross. It is because of Jesus that we have an inheritance.

Faith is real, and faith confessions will create realities because we are in Christ.

It is because of Jesus that faith and prayer work!

Jesus is the way, Jesus is the Truth, Jesus is the door unto eternal life.

Jesus tells us in John, 14:12-14, “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. And whatever you ask in My name that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.”

God wants to bless you and those around you; God wants you to be healed and prosperous. God wants you to spend eternity with Him. Whatever the situation, whatever the problem you might be facing, God wants you to fight the good fight of faith.

He wants you to take His word, He wants you to talk to Him about it, that’s called prayer, and He wants you to bring His power and authority to bear on whatever the situation might be, whatever the problem might be.

Take the name of Jesus on your lips right now and speak from a heart of faith, as it says in Romans, 10:9 and 10, “that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart.”

When the going gets tough

VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY 10 a.m. Sunday Children’s Church during the message part of the service.

Sunday 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting Senior Pastor Rev. John Cuyler • www.vcassembly.com Highway 93/95, 1 km north of Windermere • 342-9511 ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Canadian Martyrs Church, Invermere • Father Jim McHugh Saturday 7 p.m. Mass • Sunday 9 a.m. Mass St. Joseph’s Church, Hwy 93/95 Radium Sunday 11 a.m. Mass St. Anthony’s Church, Canal Flats • Sunday 4 p.m.

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

Christ Church Trinity 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564 RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Every Sunday 10 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m.

Every Wednesday 7 p.m., Bible Study Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • Radium Seniors’ Hall • 342-6633 THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTERDAY SAINTS Sunday Service, 10 a.m. • Sunday School, 11 a.m.

Noon Sunday: Relief Society President Grant Watkins • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 345-0079

Supplies

• PRIZES • DRAWINGS • SALES • GIVE-A-WAYS ALL DAY!

GOODIE BAGS FOR THE 1ST 50 CUSTOMERS (250) 342-7238 Downtown Invermere

342-3366

WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY 8:30 a.m. Sunday, October 28 Edgewater - All Saints 10:30 a.m. Invermere – Christ Church Trinity Rev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 342-6644 www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com

Invermere Christian

Saturday, November 3rd 10 am - 5 pm

Outdoor Clothing & Gear Invermere, BC

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH 10:30 a.m. Sunday, November 4 Theme: “When God Speaks.”

Paster Jared Enns ministering.

Sunday School, age 3 to Grade 7 during morning service.

For sermons online: www.sermonplayer.com/lwac 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere • 342-9535

Invermere Christian Supplies

GRAND OPENING

Columbia Valley Trading Co.

Valley Churches

Open: Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm

www.invermerechristiansupplies.com

1229-7th Ave., Invermere

WE SELL REAL ESTATE

• Radium • Invermere • Panorama • Windermere • Fairmont

342-6415

Call 341-6151 or 1-888-341-6155

rayfergusonrealty.ca

TIMBER RIDGE I Premier lakeside recreational community.

Owner private beach, marina, playgrounds.

Cottage features: 2 level, walkout, large wraparound deck, double garage.

$1,495,000 MLS# K163768

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www.ReMaxInvermere.com

Invermere

Toll Free: 1-888-258-9911

Independently Owned and Operated

250-342-6505

Wende Brash 342-1300

Bernie Raven 342-7415

Ed English 342-1194

Black Forest Village

Jan Klimek 342-1195

Priced for a first time home buyer or recreational owner. Centrally located, and you can see the new golf course from your deck. 5% down payment, with New Home Warranty in place. Six new appliances and more upgrades to enjoy. MLS#166284

$219,900

John McCarthy 342-1758

Andy Smith

Bryan Hookenson

342-1709

Where It’s At

341-1266

Rob Rice 341-5935

Deborah-Kim Rice 342-5935

Paul Glassford 341-1395

Jill Hall 688-5675

Make Your Home In Eagle Crest!

Wilder Subdivision is close to the beach and a short walk to downtown. A very quiet property with nice mature trees. Add in a great well-maintained 4 bedroom home with lots of parking, super mountain views, open living area, and you have a good solid investment. MLS#166276

Beautiful townhome backing onto The Springs Golf Course. Complete with slate entry, laminated flooring and single car attached garage. Lots of windows to take in the stunning mountain and golf course views. Fully developed. Within walking distance to the shops and restaurants of Radium. MLS#166236

$319,900

$379,000

Fantastic Opportunity

A Place To Hang Your Heart

Envision Your Home In Timber Ridge

Great family or revenue home. Large 50’ X 150’ lot with deck off back door, perfect for hosting barbeques with family and friends. Three BDR, 1 BTR. Close to golf, Provincial Beach Park and public boat launch and recreation. MLS#166297

Character log home in Windermere is the perfect recreational getaway. Situated on almost one half acre, with beautifully manicured yard and garden feature perennial beds and green house. Minutes to golf, skiing, shopping and the beach. MLS#161450

Timber Ridge welcomes you with this partially treed, almost ½ acre lot in Phase 3. This property would be perfect for a walkout basement and has no building commitment.

And of course, full access to a private beach and Lake Windermere. MLS#161528

$235,000

$494,000

$330,000

Choose What You Want

Commercial Lot in Invermere

Imagine the Opportunities

Affordable alternative in The Cottages at Copper Point. Fully serviced with no building commitment, this rectangular property is currently treed and flat, allowing you to choose what you want. Mountain views, great investment. MLS#K166298

Approx 1.4 acre, fully fenced property in Industrial Park. Septic and well in place.

Call today! MLS#new

Small business well suited for “Mom & Pop” operation. Cater to everyone, with a gas bar, post office, liquor vendor, fishing & hunting supplies/licensing and groceries. Attached 1300 x 600 sq ft home,1 bdrm on the main plus loft. MLS#new

$139,000

$319,000+gst

$389,000+gst

Development

Calberly Beach

The Whitehouse Pub in Windermere is being offered as-is with rezoning potential. Liquor license in place. Property composed of 18 lots in the heart of Windermere. Call your realtor for more information. MLS#New

True country cottage log home. It is ready for you to come and relax in front of your wood fireplace and enjoy the peace that you can’t get in the city.

There is 0.57 of an acre, treed yard and beach access only steps away MLS#161669

$2,950,000

$699,000

Opportunity!

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