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April 11, 2008

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Area volunteers to be honoured

drama club and the library and was chairman of the joint board of the Anglican Church.

She has also been director and Volunteers in the valley are at secretary of the Windermere Comthe heart of our communities, and munity Association, and has done this year is no different as the 2008 a lot of voluntary work for the Electoral Area Volunteer AppreciaWindermere District Royal Canadition Awards have been announced. an Legion. She was also co-chair of Windermere resident Anne Picthe Fall Fair and Scarecrow Festival ton and Brisco local Ervin Morneau from 2000-2005. will be given awards on April 23rd And if that wasn’t enough to at a ceremony at Eagle Ranch Golf keep her busy, Anne is secretary of Course. the Columbia Valley Car Club, and Anne was nominated for Eleca volunteer at the Invermere Thrift toral Area F and Ervin for Area G. Shop, where she has been organizing They were chosen by the Regional the book donations since 1998.

District of East Kootenay’s board of Anne and husband Ray have directors.

Anne Picton of Windermere. twin sons, Owen and Evan, and Greg Deck, board chairman, exthree grandchildren. “We came to plained that each year, the volunteer efforts of several outstanding citizens in the region are the valley for one year but we never left. We thought it was a beautiful place to bring up kids and we have recognized.

“More than ever, volunteers are the heart of our made so many friends over the years.

“I was really surprised to receive the award as communities. We are grateful to all of the volunteers who make this region what it is, and it is an honour whole neighbourhoods of Area F are full of worthto pay tribute to seven deserving individuals from six while volunteers, and nothing happens without us,” electoral areas this year,” Mr. Deck said. “Anne was my Anne laughed.

Klara Trescher, regional director of the Regional high school English teacher and she’s taken on a huge District of East Kootenay, explained that Ervin Morinterest in the community over the years.”

Anne, who was nominated by Community Asso- neau was nominated by the Brisco Community Asciation treasurer Carol Stanford, said she was “thrilled sociation for all the work he has done on the Brisco Community Hall. “Ervin has spent many hours of his to bits” to receive the award.

England-born Anne and her husband Ray moved own time building and looking after the Brisco Comto the valley in 1967, and she taught English and munity Hall, using his skills as a builder and carpenFrench at David Thompson Secondary School until ter. He is also very involved in the Brisco Riding Club, 1998 when she retired. She works one morning each feeding the steeds and getting things prepared,” Klara said, adding that he is a very worthwhile recipient. week as a proofreader at The Pioneer.

Ervin, who wasn’t able to be contacted this week, During her teaching years, Anne became very involved in the community. She was involved in the lives in Brisco with his wife Judy.

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Smokers forced outside by new B.C. law and now we have to take all the windows out, which has cost us extra time and expense,” he said.

Todd Mitchell, general manager/owner at Copper Owners of local pubs and restaurants are still pon- City Saloon, said the partially-enclosed smoking area dering how to handle their smoking customers, after beside the pub is still being used.

“We’re anticipating an inspection by the Departa new law took effect in B.C. on April 1st that bans ment of Health in the coming weeks which will indismoking rooms.

Server Diane Keehn at the Station Pub in cate if we need to make any further restrictions. We’re hoping the area will pass Invermere said the new as it is, but it’s not exactly restrictions have forced “So far, more customers are in favour of a black-and-white scesmokers outside.

“Our deck isn’t large non-smoking, as most people are used to it nario. They have to come enough and it has a roof now. In Calgary and Vancouver you’re not al- in and do an analysis before they can make any on it, so at the moment lowed to smoke on a patio, so that just seems recommendations,” Mr. we don’t have a designatMitchell said. ed smoking area within to be the way it’s going now.”

Guido Hochheiden, the building.”

— Guido Hochheiden owner of the Lakeside Even when they are Pub in Invermere, said outside, smokers are not legally allowed to light up within 10 feet of doorways they are in the middle of making a decision, but will probably go with a non-smoking patio. and windows.

“Now the 10-foot rule has been brought in, it’s “Smokers are going out to the car park or their vehicles to smoke, and some of them think it’s a little most likely that we will go with a smoke-free patio. bit ridiculous but nobody’s really complained,” Diane The patio will be open in the next two weeks, so we will see how it goes. said.

“We have doors and windows leading out to the The manager of the White House Pub in Windermere said he must take out all the windows on patio, so we would also have to set up a smoking area the patio. “We had our outside patio glassed in when on the patio if we were going to do that, but we will we built it two years ago to meet the restrictions then, see how it goes with the customers. So far, more cusBy Rachel Pinder Pioneer Staff

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff

Decline in the forestry sector hits Canfor’s Radium mill

Canfor Corporation announced this week that, due to the continued falling demand and poor pricing for softwood lumber with no indications of a market recovery in the near future, the company is reducing its production volume.

The 170 workers at Canfor’s mill in Radium, who have avoided closure to date except for temporary plant shutdowns, will see reductions to a fourday work week and a two-week summer shutdown.

Invermere Mayor Mark Shmigelsky, a lumber grader at Canfor’s Radium Mill, said that due to declines in the U.S. housing market, the industry is IN its worst shape ever.

tomers are in favour of non-smoking, as most people are used to it now. In Calgary and Vancouver you’re not allowed to smoke on a patio, so that just seems to be the way it’s going now,” he said.

“We have smokers among the staff but we have to follow the law. There will be an area people can go to smoke, which is 15 feet off the main entrance towards the car park,” Mr. Hochheiden said.

Deb Webber, server at the Farside Inn in Fairmont, said they have not had to make any changes.

“Our patio is completely open and it’s at least three metres from the front door. As long as you’re 50 percent open you’re fine, and our patio is 100 percent open, so it hasn’t affected us at all,” she said.

British Columbia joined Ontario and Quebec in banning smoking in most public places, including schools and hospitals.

Smoking on all school property, both public and private, has also been banned. The public smoking ban was announced in November last year, giving businesses and venues time to implement the changes.

Premier Gordon Campbell said the move aims to help reduce the pressure on the health care system by reducing smoking-related illnesses.

The anti-smoking measures follow the lead of other provinces that have banned smoking in most public places.

Many B.C. municipalities already have bylaws in place that prohibit smoking indoors.

“It’s the worst I’ve seen in the 19 years that I’ve been involved,” he said. Mr. Shmigelsky said he is waiting to hear what the financial impact of the reduction will be.

Canfor will be reducing work weeks at a number of mills and, in addition, Canfor’s Prince George sawmill will move from three shifts to two, and its Clear Lake finger joint operation will go from two shifts to one.

According to a press release issued by Canfor on Monday, this decision will reduce Canfor’s annualized lumber productions by approximately 600 million board feet.

The company’s share price this week ranged between $8.05 and $8.30. The 52-week high was $13.98 and the 52-week low: $7.46.

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The last weekend of skiing at Panorama resulted in five people being arrested for drunkenness and causing disturbances.

• While on patrol near the crossroads on the night of April 4th, an officer observed people fighting in the grass field. Several witness pointed out the main instigator and he was arrested to prevent further breaches of the peace. The man, a 24-year-old Alberta resident, was part of a tour bus heading to Panorama. He was lodged in cells until sober and released the following morning. He was also issued a Violation Ticket for being drunk in a public place.

• On April 5th, the RCMP was called to Panorama Mountain Village in regards to three men fighting with each other in the lobby of one of the resort properties. Security had the three men in custody and issued them documents to stay off the premises. Upon arrival, RCMP confirmed that the three were the same people involved in an earlier incident on the tour bus originating in Alberta. The three were taken into custody and lodged in the detachment cells where they stayed until they sobered up. They were released in the morning and issued Violation Tickets for being drunk in a public place.

• On April 5th, at around 11:15 p.m., police were called to the Tamarack Lodge at Panorama after receiving a complaint of an intoxicated male. The subject, a 29-year-old Alberta resident, was noted by security staff to be severely intoxicated and had been removed from the pools after sneaking in after hours. Upon the RCMP’s arrival, the man was arrested for public intoxication, and was taken to Columbia Valley RCMP where he was lodged in cells. He advised he would be leaving Columbia Valley the following day on a tour bus. He was released from custody in the morning and issued a Violation ticket for public intoxication.

• While on patrol during the evening of April 5th, at around 2:30 a.m., an RCMP member was watching three groups of people, around 20 in all, walking in downtown Invermere.

Suddenly, a male from one of the groups walked up to another person and punched him in the face, causing sufficient injury to warrant five stitches. The police officer immediately arrested the assailant for assault and took him to jail. The man, a 23-year-old Invermere resident, was released from police custody in the morning and is scheduled to appear in Invermere Provincial Court on May 20th, 2008.

The Columbia Valley Detachment would also like to remind drivers and registered owners who have had the unfortunate mishap of having their vehicle involved in a collision that B.C. legislation requires it be reported to the police or to ICBC within 48 hours if the incident happened outside a municipality.

Our office has had a few enquiries from vehicle owners wanting to report incidents that, in some cases, happened ten months ago. They realized that they must have necessary repairs made before their vehicles can be licensed and registered for the upcoming year, and their insurance companies tell them they require a police report before they can process their claim.

The RCMP is not compelled to receive accident reports so long after the fact. In fact, in many cases, we have no way to verify the authenticity of the complaint. Motor vehicles crash investigations are sensitive to time. The longer between the incident and the investigation of circumstances, the less likely the police are to be successful in determining the cause and the culpability of those involved, which is why the law requires it to be reported in the first place.

We will not create reports for the sole purpose of furthering an insurance claim. Any such requests will be politely refused and the owner/driver will be referred to deal directly with ICBC and their insurance agent or seek civil remedies.

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April 11, 2008

Panorama names run after 90-year-old skier be 20 people would show up, so I’m sure Dad feels very honoured,” Ben said.

Panorama general manager Kirby Brown presented Al with a ski run sign as a tribute Most of us might be thinking of putting to his late wife Lori. She used to call him Alour feet up and relaxing after we retire. lie, so the run at Founder’s Ridge has been But not Al Ostrander, who marked his re-named “Ostrander’s Alley.”

90th birthday by skiing down the Horseshoe Kirby recently took on the job in Derun at Panorama on Saturday. cember, and said he’d inherited a legacy.

Al said he skied down Horseshoe because “Some ski areas have lost the sense of it’s one of the easiest runs. “I’m not skiing like who they are at the core, but that is not the I used to,” he laughed. case at Panorama and this is a legacy that I’ll Al was one of the original shareholders of be proud to honour,” he said.

Panorama when the ski hill was developed back One of Al’s close friends, Doug Anain the 1960s, and he has lived in Invermere for kin, said it was great to see so many familiar the past 43 years. faces. “It’s wonderful because a lot of these He was also a doctor and the surgeon in Panorama president Kirby Brown with faithful skier Al Ostrander. people were pioneers of the hill before it was town until he retired in 1983, and he was a bought by Intrawest. These old-timers have Panorama Mountain Friend —a volunteer After skiing, Al joined 80 of his close friends and all been friends with Al for many years. who shows people around the ski hill—until family for a birthday lunch at RK Heli-Plex Restau“Al was also a doctor on the hill in the early days he was in his eighties. with George Duthie and helped many skiers and racAl still golfs every Thursday at Windermere Valley rant, which was organized by the Mountain Friends.

Al’s son Ben said it was an exciting day and great ers with their injuries over the years.

Golf Club, and is a member of the Lake Windermere “Since the Mountain Friends were established in District Lions Club. He has six children, four grand- to see so many friends at the event.

“We’re sharing in Dad’s glory, as he is such a shin1992-93, they have grown in numbers to around 40, children and four great-grandchildren.

Four of his children joined him to celebrate on ing light. A lot of Mountain Friends came to join in and most of them are retired or active skiers from difthe day — Mike, 60, of Calgary; Ben, 58, of Victoria; the celebrations, as well as many of his friends from ferent parts of Canada who want to share great skiing at Panorama with visitors from different parts of the Steve, 54, of Invermere; and John; 48, of Kingston, the valley.

“When we started planning this, we thought may- world,” Doug said.

Ontario. Siblings Sally and Peter couldn’t make it.

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PERSPECTIVE Historical Lens

History-lovers and mountain folk rejoice

By Brian Geis Pioneer Editor Hot on the heels of the Bicentennial of David Thompson’s Major North American Expeditions, Wilmer residents, history-lovers and mountain folk everywhere will delight in the upcoming celebration of the centennial of one of Wilmer’s most famous residents, mountain guide Conrad Kain.

Kain was based in the hamlet of Wilmer in the early 1900s, and guided hundreds of ascents of peaks and rock routes by the time he died in Cranbrook in 1934.

In Canada alone, he and his clients made upwards of 40 first ascents of classic peaks, including Mt. Robson (the highest in the Canadian Rockies), Mt. Farnham (the highest in the Purcell Range), the technically-difficult limestone rampart of Mt. Louis near Banff, and the Bugaboo Spire and Farnham Tower in the Purcells. During three summer seasons in New Zealand, Kain guided 29 first ascents.

On Friday, Conrad Kain Centennial Society Chair Hermann Mauthner pulled the cork on Kain-related celebrations at the society’s first annual Conrad Kain Mountain Film Night.

A standing-room-only crowd gathered below the confetti-coloured climbing wall that towers against the north wall of the gymnasium at J. A. Laird school and now bears the name Con-

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rad Kain. Attendees from near and far—including Alpine Club of Canada Vice-President of Mountain Culture Isabelle Daigneault—shelled out more than $4,000 to watch selections from the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival and quietly consider some of Kain’s amazing accomplishments.

Long-maligned as “the wrong side of the tracks,” for good or ill, Wilmer is losing its status as the valley’s best-kept secret.

Fuelled, in part, by the arrival of a handful of illustrious residents including conservationist and 2007 James B. Harkin Award winner Dr. Jim Thorsell; and the Invermere-born photographer and East Kootenay native Pat Morrow, the second Canadian to climb Mount Everest and the first person in the world to climb the highest peaks on each of the seven continents.

Of course, legendary explorer and mapmaker David Thompson was Wilmer’s first white resident. Kain came a century after Thompson. See www. conradkain.com for info.

HUMBLE BEGINNINGS—Conrad Kain at an Alpine Club of Canada camp on Mt. Robson in 1913. This image of Kain, Mr. Mauthner noted, now graces packages of Kicking Horse Coffee’s Bugaboo brand. Kicking Horse Coffee sponsored the event, helping raise money by donating coffee for sale. Photo by Byron Harmon, Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.

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LETTERS

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The cracks between us are growing wider Dear Editor: “We have better pictures and know more about Mars then we have or do about our Oceans. Man has been very good at creating problems here on earth and looking for other areas to move on to rather then solving them.”

That is a quote from a university student I heard being interviewed a few weeks ago. The latest round of newspaper articles of Locals vs. Albertans, reasons for living here, I’m a nice person, etc. makes the above quote seem most appropriate.

Like the ice on Lake Windermere, the cracks are appearing and they are becoming wider and wider apart.

Interesting to note reading the paper to see the new buzz word for “affordable” housing is now “attainable” housing. Gee, I can hardly wait until next year – “socially acceptable” housing?

I couldn’t help but wonder just how many family dwellings were being built in the last couple of years.

B.C. Building Stats breaks it down showing Invermere in the past two years has added 493.

Our population increase averages out to 28 people per year, so there are a lot of dwellings being built for non-residents.

Begs the question – Just how many homes does a person need?

What is the cost to our environment? A 1500square-foot home, when built, releases 49 metric tons of carbon dioxide and approximately four more for ground disturbance and landscaping.

Every square foot counts as does every extra home one accumulates.

Then we ad in the infrastructure, heating, appliances, maintenance, and driving to each “cottage” and you get the picture. It’s the lifestyle that has to be questioned and changed.

My wife and I use to paddle our kayaks on Lake Windermere in the summer along the shoreline, which we no longer attempt to do. It is not all the wakes from boats nor the noise that made us quit, it

was the heavy gas fumes that sit on top of the water that forced us off.

What a healthy environment for those places along the shoreline and the kids playing on the beach, yet more marinas are being planned. Sort of brings thoughts of “secondary smoke” to mind.

Residents are uneasy about what is happening in their community. They are fearful about the rising cost to live here, the impact of rapid change to family life and the effect on their community environment.

This discussion of division will continue in our newspapers and coffee shops until the community sits down and discusses this change, what enough is and where to go from there.

This discussion has to come from we who reside here!

Robert Harvey, thanks for your article in the paper – at least you spoke up.

Richard Hoar Invermere

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I am one of those Albertans who own a property in the Valley and are there mostly in the summertime. But I have genuinely loved the area since my wife and I ďŹ rst visited while on vacation only six years ago.

I stay in touch with events through the winter by reading The Pioneer’s on-line version, which is an excellent way for anyone who cares about the Columbia Valley to stay in touch from anywhere, any time!

I have read the exchange of letters this winter that have debated the merits of tourism development, the sale of properties like ours to Albertans like my wife and myself, and the pressures on housing and other services

that permanent residents are facing as a result of the rapid development.

I don’t have a magic solution to any of the issues that have been raised by various residents.

But I can say without reservation that just because my permanent home is near Edmonton and not Invermere, it does not mean that I don’t really care about well-being of the Valley and all of its residents—permanent and seasonal.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY

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Out & About Kristine Hajas and Ruth King get ready to welcome customers to Pynelogs Café, which opened for the season on Wednesday. See Page 15 for more.

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I never saw Walk the Line—the Johnny Cash biopic that starred Joaquin Phoenix as the man in black—but the makers of Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, starring John C. Reilly as the dimwitted country boy who grows up to be a music legend, zings Cash, Walk the Line and the biopic genre.

Produced by Judd Apatow (40-YearOld Virgin, Knocked Up) and directed

by Jake Kasdan (Orange County), Walk Hard is almost a scene-by-scene parody of Walk the Line.

For me, that is where the disappointment ends and the laughs begin.

Rock history buffs will get a chuckle as the eponymous Cox, a kind of Forest Gump of the pop music world bumbles through the cycle of fame, sex, drugs, legal trouble, rehab, religion and redemption.

The picture also takes jabs at Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley and Brian Wilson along the way.

In addition to the funny and vaguely sexy Jenna Fischer, who plays the receptionist on the NBC Series The Office, the parody benefits from a star-studded cast of cameos including Tim Meadows, Chris Parnell, Harold Ramis, Franki Munoz (as Buddy Holly), Jack White (as Elvis Presley), The Temptations, Jack Black (as Paul McCartney), and Jason Schwartzman (as Ringo Star).

David Honeyboy Edwards, Eddie Vedder, Jewel, Jackson Browne, Lyle Lovett and Ghostface Killah all appear as themselves. Be forewarned, however, there is some nudity, including the rare male full-frontal variety. Guess who.

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Spring fashion show to hit the runway next Saturday

By Rachel Pinder Pioneer Staff

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It’s time once again to get your glad rags on for a spring fashion show. Organized by Invermere stores Details by JoAnne and Essentials, the show will be held on Saturday, April 19th at the Radium Resort.

It will kick off at 6 p.m. with a children’s fashion show featuring clothing from Rainbow Donkey.

Cocktails will be served. Dinner will start at 7 p.m. before the main fashion show gets underway.

Carrie Rickards, owner of Essentials, said around 120 people were

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expected, and ticket sales are going well. “The theme is ‘summer breeze’ and there will be a prize for the best dressed. We’re also giving away lots of door prizes. It’s always lots of fun and everyone has a good time,” she said.

JoAnne added that last November’s fashion show raised $1,580, and this will be third one they’ve done together.

“It’s always popular and it always sells out, so hurry and get your tickets soon,” she said. Tickets are $40 each and $10 from each ticket goes towards breast cancer research. For more information call Details at 3427171 or Essentials at 342-9313.

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

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presented by the Columbia Valley Arts Council at the Toby Theatre. Tickets $10 at the door.

Tuesday, April 15th-Saturday, April 19th: • 7:30 pm nightly: Murder by the Book, a witty thriller presented by Kimberley Community Theatre at Centre 64 in Kimberley. for tickets call Kimberley Chamber of Commerce, (250) 427-3666 or Lotus Books in Cranbrook, (250) 426-3415.

Now until Friday, April 25th: • Art From the Heart shows 500 pieces of art created

by Columbia Valley elementary students at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, Invermere. For info: 342-4423.

Friday, April 11th: • 5 pm-midnight: Crop Night at Scrappy-Do’s, Invermere. Drop in now to reserve your spot.

• 5:30-8 pm: Family Fun Dance, sponsored by Windermere Valley Child Care Society, Invermere Community Hall. Tickets $2 per person or $5 per family. Concession selling pizza, hot dogs, pop.

• 7:30 pm both tonight and Saturday, square dance hosted by Columbia Valley Twirlers Square Dance Club, Radium Community Hall. Call Albert at 3476573 for info.

Saturday, April 12th: • 7:30 pm Cocktails, 8 pm Big Band Dance, 10:15 pm, Buffet; David Thompson Secondary School’s Senior Band Concert at Invermere Community Hall, tickets $20 each at Majestic U-Brew, Dave’s Book Bar or any senior band student.

• 2 pm: Métis Nation, Columbia River Society General Meeting, Brisco Hall. Pot luck supper at 5 pm. Family event, everyone welcome.

Friday, April 18th:

Tuesday, April 29th:

• Andrew Kiss Solo Exhibition, Artym Gallery.

• Mammogram van in Radium. Call for appointment, 1-800-663-9203.on April 29

Saturday, April 19th: • Bike and gear swap at the Invermere Community Hall, sponsored by the Columbia Valley Cycling Society. 9 am-noon, drop your gear; 1-4 pm, come and buy gear; 4-5 pm, pick up your unsold gear.

The society keeps 20 percent. Remaining gear to Invermere Thrift Store.

Sunday, April 20th: • 7 pm: Chris Whitely and Diana Braithwaite Concert, one of the Bistro Concert Series at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Call 342-4423 for info.

Monday, April 21st: • 9 am-4 pm: LEAP BC. Free training to parents and others working with children under six. Learn ways to encourage healthy and active living for preschoolers. Lunch provided. Register by April 16.

Call Nicole at 342-9516 or capinv@hotmail.com.

Wednesday, April 23rd-Saturday, April 26th:

• Talent Show and Film Festival at the local high school, to raise funds for the Build A School in Africa Project. For info: Kelsey at 342-2000.

• Mammogram van in Invermere. Call for appointment, 1-800-663-9203.

• 7 pm: Lars and the Real Girl, a Cinefest movie

Saturday, April 26th:

• Healthy Lawn and Garden Fair and “Packing Up the Pesticides Forum,” sponsored by Canadian Cancer Society, David Thompson Secondary School.

For info, go to www.pesticidefreecolumbiavalley.ca.

Thursday, April 17th:

Monday, April 14th and Tuesday, April 15th:

Monday, April 14th:

• 5 pm-midnight: Crop Night at Scrappy-Do’s, Invermere. Drop in now to reserve your spot.

• Symphonie of the Kootenays: Spirit of Scandinavia: Orchestral Splendour - the music of Edvard Grieg and Jan Sibelius, part of the Columbia Valley Arts Council’s Concert Series. Call 342-4423 for more.

• Lawrence Godlien Benefit and Dance. 5:30 pm cocktails, 6:30 pm dinner, live music, Invermere Curling Club. Tickets $25 each at Kidz Outlet.

• One-day conference on “Sustainable Beauty” sponsored by Kimberley Garden Club. For info: (250) 427-3440 or kimberleygardenclub@shaw.ca.

Toby Theatre • 7:30 pm April 9-12: Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day • Theatre closed April 15-30.

Friday, April 25th:

Thursday, April 24th: • 7 pm: Annual General Meeting, Columbia Valley Arts Council, Pynelogs. For more: 342-4424.

April 29th-May 11th: • Wings Over the Rockies Art show, Pynelogs Cultural Centre, featuring art around the theme of Wings and Water. For info: 342-4423.

Invermere Library Hours: • Tuesday & Friday: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

• Wednesday: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

• Thursday: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

• Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Radium Public Library • Closed pending move to Main Street location.

Invermere Thrift Store Hours: •10 am - 4 pm: Thursdays • 1 - 4 pm: Fridays and Saturdays.

Other: • 5 pm - 8 pm Saturdays and Sundays: Public indoor rock climbing, J. A. Laird gym, $5 drop in. For info: 342-9413 or 342-6232.

• 6:30-8:30 pm Tuesdays: Options for Sexual Health, a confidential service offering lower cost birth control methods, counselling, and access to doctors, at the Invermere Health Unit. For info: 342-2362.

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Book your mammogram The Mammogram van will be visiting both Invermere and Radium this month. Book your appointment now by calling 1-800-663-9203. The van will be in Invermere April 23rd to 26th, and in Radium on April 29th.

Women aged 40 to 79 should have a mammogram once every two years, according to the B.C. Cancer Agency.

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Running is a pretty popular sport here in the valley, but finding shoes to run in is another matter.

That was until Crazy Soles opened last month, which stocks a range of running shoes, clothing, yoga wear, and all the accessories to go with it.

Beva and Jordie Kirk are the driving force behind the new business on Athalmer Road, beside Bavin Glass near the crossroads, and Beva says it has been a hit so far with customers.

Originally from Vancouver, the couple moved to the valley two years ago, and Beva was coaching running clinics and triathlon training before opening the new business.

Her husband Jordie is a geographical information systems analyst for Canfor in Radium.

Beva explained they just decided they wanted to branch out.

“We wanted to be able to supply

everything you could possibly need for running and going to the gym. My husband and I are avid runners, but we found there was nowhere to get the gear. We’d have to travel to Calgary or Vancouver to buy that sort of stuff.

“And the response from customers has been amazing so far,” she said.

As well as running shoes, Crazy Soles also stocks nutritional gels, bars and drinks.

And Beva says pedometers, heart rate monitors and GPS tracking devices will also be on their way soon.

They also have a free trail group which starts from the store on Thursday nights from 6:15 p.m.

So it’s a great chance to get outside and enjoy running with a group while making new friends, now the summer nights are getting lighter.

Crazy Soles is open from Tuesdays to Fridays from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

For more information, call 3422074.

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April 11, 2008

Mom’s Hockey Moments

By Cheryl Bachinski Pioneer Columnist The Invermere Midget Boys team were off to the provincials in Beaver Valley and represented our valley well. They finished up the week-long tournament with a record of two wins and four losses but played excellent hockey throughout. The tournament victory was awarded to a very skilled team from Prince Rupert who beat the home-town team in the final. In Invermere’s third game, they managed to beat Revelstoke by a score of 6–1. This Revelstoke team was the only team at Provincials that was able to beat the powerful Prince Rupert team. Patrick Dibb was in net for Invermere, and stopped 67 of 68 shots to secure the win. Invermere goals were scored by Derek Penno who had a hat trick, Scott Pittman, John Blakley and Geoff Wolfe put two in.

Invermere faced off against the team from Tumbler Ridge, with Jesse White between the pipes. Tumbler Ridge was defeated by a score of 8-2 with Invermere goals being awarded to Josh Wall who scored twice, Brett McDonald scored one goal and assisted on three others, Ryan Purdy added one, as well as goals from Geoff Wolfe and Derek Penno. The remaining two Invermere goals were scored by Tanner Marshall and Scott Pittman, making this win a total team victory with all lines contributing. For the remaining

Invermere games, the net minding was shared equally

by Patrick and Jesse. Invermere faced off against Nakusp, and despite a solid offensive push, they were defeated by a score of 8-2 with Matthew Bidinger netting both of our goals. Next up was the home town team, Beaver Valley, defeating our boys by a score of 5-2.

Josh Wall and Scott Pittman scored for Invermere. The final two games were against Prince Rupert where we fell to a crushing 8-0 loss, and then faced off against Whistler for a tightly played game, but were defeated by a score of 8-5. Invermere goals were scored by Lou Steele who had a hat trick, and a goal each for Scott Pittman and Taylor Leibel.

The Midget boys team would like to thank Windermere Valley Minor Hockey, Golden Minor Hockey, as well as Dave Wolfe and John Wolfe Construction and Wayne Speerbrecker for their generous support of their team at the provincials. Local teams travelling to provincials as well as other away tournaments involves a lot of money and support to make it happen. Our town is amazing for that, as well as numerous donations from local businesses. The Midgets home tournament raised over $3,000 for minor hockey as a direct result of very generous donations from the local businesses including John Wolfe Construction, Walker’s Repair, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, Home Hardware, Rona, Inside Edge and DR Sports. Thank you! Congratulations to everyone for a great season.

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To calculate the market capitalization of a company, all you need to do is multiply the number of outstanding shares (information you can find in the company’s annual report) by the current share price (information readily available in stock listings online or in most major newspapers).

For example, if ABC Co. has 100 million shares outstanding, and its shares currently trade for $10 each, then ABC’s market cap is $1 billion. When it comes to market capitalization, stocks fall into one of the following four categories.

Large cap Any stock with a market capitalization of more than $10 billion is considered a large-cap stock. These are the well-known “blue chip” companies that have typically been in business for some time and that sell products and/or services that everyone knows. Because large-cap stocks are widely held, they tend to be less volatile and more liquid than smaller-capitalization stocks. And because large-cap stocks tend to operate in mature industries, many (although not all) offer dividends as well.

Mid cap Mid-cap stocks are those with a capitalization of less than $10 billion, but more than $1 billion. These are companies that have been around for a while, but are still in the expansion phase of their life cycle. Some investors consider mid-cap stocks the “sweet spot” of the market: more stability than smaller companies, yet more potential for growth – and returns – than larger companies.

Small cap Companies with a market capitalization of less

than $1 billion are considered small-cap stocks. Because the companies in this range are still relatively new, their share prices can be volatile – sometimes extremely so. However, over the long term (that is, more than ten years), small-cap stocks as an asset class have historically been an excellent place to put your money, with returns that are generally superior to those of large- and mid-cap stocks.

Micro cap Some investors reserve a special name for companies with a capitalization of less than $250 million: micro-cap stocks. These tend to be start-ups and highly speculative stocks that offer big risk, along with the potential for big returns.

Keep in mind that these are only general guidelines. There is no widely accepted definition of where the “cut-off lines” between the different categories fall.

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Which market cap is right for you?

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Speak to your financial advisor about the best approach for you. Your advisor can help you decide on the right mix of large-, mid- and small-cap stocks for your portfolio, without exposing you to undue risk.

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April 11, 2008

Pynelogs Café offering Scotty Burgers all summer long

By Rachel Pinder Pioneer Staff Anyone who remembers The Scotty Burger from the Invermere Farmer’s Market will be pleased to know it’s back for the season, thanks to Kristine Hajas and Ruth King who are operating The Pynelogs Café this summer. The cafe will feature the much-loved Scotty Burger, as well as a variety of other creative menu choices.

Kristine and Ruth are looking forward to serving people delicious lunches inside the café or out on the patio, overlooking Kinsmen Beach and beautiful Lake Windermere.

Kristine’s husband Scott created The Scotty Burger, which has become famous over the past three seasons at the Invermere Farmer’s Market. The Scotty Burger has become very popular with locals and tourists alike, and Kristine says: “Now customers will have the chance to enjoy it five days a week.”

For anyone who hasn’t tried a mouthwatering Scotty Burger, Kristine explains all you need to know, “It’s a perfectly-seasoned eight-ounce beef patty with all the toppings stuffed into the meaty centre.”

“The most popular Scotty Burger is The Classic, which features crispy bacon, cheddar, sauteed mushrooms and onions stuffed inside the burger,” she said.

Along with The Scotty Burger, The Pynelogs Café has a range of delicious items to tempt your taste buds, including fresh-daily quiche, flatbread pizzas, soups and salads, a signature caesar salad, a children’s menu and baked goods.

There will be several lunch features that change daily to showcase produce in season, so customers will have new options every time they dine at the café.

There are a range of beverages to quench your thirst,

including iced tea and Kicking Horse coffee.

The venue is fully licensed, so customers will be able to enjoy beer and wine from an international selection, including some great B.C. wines.

This is the also the new location to purchase frozen burgers, available in four delicious varieties, as The Scotty Burger will no longer be vending at the Farmer’s Market.

Ruth explained they were looking for a place to run a bistro style café for some time. “When we heard about the opportunity, we thought an art gallery on the lake with gorgeous food would be a perfect match for our vision. It’s such a beautiful lake setting and we will always be surrounded by amazing artwork, which will change on a regular basis,” Ruth said.

“We are proud supporters of local businesses and we will always use local produce when it is in season.”

Pynelogs Café is open Wednesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., with Sunday brunch features. A grand opening celebration will be held on Saturday April 19th, with free home-brewed iced tea for customers all day. And starting on June 13th, they will open every Friday evening, so it will be a great place to come and unwind after work. They also plan to offer occasional live music throughout the summer.

Kristine said they are very grateful to the arts council for giving them the opportunity to run The Pynelogs Café. “We feel it will be mutually beneficial for the Pynelogs Cultural Centre, CV Arts and us to all be working together. Ruth and I are pleased to be able to offer a different option at lunchtime in Invermere,” Kristine said.

Both Kristine and Ruth have been in the valley for about 10 years, and have 30 years of food and beverage experience between them. For more information call 342-1445.

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Hundreds gather at climbing wall to honour Conrad Kain Canadian Mountaineering by Chic Scott, which was donated by Rocky Mountain Books.

The film night was the first in a series of events and The Conrad Kain Mountain Film Night has been projects commemorating the centennial of mountain hailed a huge success, after raising a staggering $4,000 guide Conrad Kain’s arrival in Canada in 1909.

It was organised by the Conrad Kain Centennifor the climbing wall at J.A. Laird School.

The evening began with a talk by Conrad Kain al Society, a dedicated group of Kain fans from the Centennial Society chairman Hermann Mauthner, Upper Columbia Valley. All proceeds from the night will go towards who outlined futhe completion ture Kain events of payment for in the valley, folthe Conrad Kain lowed by a short Climbing Wall. presentation on The wall was Kain’s life by guide constructed by and photographer Herb Weller, who Arnor Larson. is a member of Teacher Herb the Conrad Kain Weller and his Centennial Socistudents gave a ety and climbing demonstration on instructor, with the climbing wall, the help of his and film maker students, their Pat Morrow inparents, staff, local troduced the businesses, comfilms. A packed Pat Morrow introduces the film program at the first annual Conrad munity members crowd of 278 peoKain Mountain Film Night.

Photo by Rachel Pinder and school district ple watched films from the “best of ” 2008 Vancouver International construction workers.

“I’m very pleased with how the night went and I Mountain Film Festival tour, which featured a range had a lot of positive comments. The movies were great of topics.

During the intermission, there was chance to win a and I think a lot of people enjoyed seeing the climbwhole host of great door prizes, including an introduc- ing wall in action. And the wall is almost paid off now. tory sport climbing session donated by Herb Weller; The whole new addition cost $32,000, and it’s taken a Bugaboo blend coffee donated by Kicking Horse Cof- lot of fundraising over the past couple of years, but it’s fee; a glass bear paperweight donated by Bavin Glass- great to see the wall becoming very popular and used works; and a copy of Pushing The Limits - The Story of by so many people in the valley,” Herb said.

By Rachel Pinder Pioneer Staff

Filter Sand Replacement at McKay Creek Compound in Kootenay National Park of Canada Solicitation Process: KKP 2801

Remplacement de sable de filtration dans l’enclos d’entretien du Ruisseau McKay dans le parc national du Canada Kootenay Numéro de l’appel d’offres : KKP 2801

The work consists of the replacement of filter sand in the McKay Creek Compound in Kootenay National Park of Canada as detailed in the Terms of Reference. The contractor shall provide all materials, equipment and labour required to perform the work. The work shall commence on June 02, 2008 and be completed on or before June 15, 2008

Le travail consiste à remplacer le sable de filtration à l’enclos d’entretien du ruisseau McKay dans le parc national du Canada Kootenay, conformément au cadre de références.

Le soumissionnaire retenu sera responsable de procurer l’ensemble du matériel, de l’équipement et de la maind’oeuvre nécessaires à l’exécution du travail. Le projet doit commencer le 2 juin 2008 et être achevé au plus tard le 15 juin 2008.

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April 11, 2008

At the Library Late Nights on Air by Elizabeth Hay Reviewed by Sheila Bonny Elizabeth Hay sets her Giller prizewinning novel, Late Nights on Air, in Yellowknife’s small CBC radio station in 1975, the year of Justice Berger’s Inquiry into a proposed Mackenzie Valley Pipeline.

Gwen Symon, a shy twenty-four year old arrives in Yellowknife seeking her first job in radio. She finds a station staffed by eccentrics who fled north to escape faltering careers and failed relationships: Harry, an erstwhile television talk show host; Dido, an ambitious sexy-voiced European siren; Eleanor, a poetry-writing receptionist; Ralph, a freelance book reviewer; and Eddy, a

misogynic technician.

Over the course of a year, Gwen perfects her role as a late-night broadcaster while observing the romantic entanglements of her colleagues. She learns to love the North’s endless summer days “soaked in sunshine”, the “swish and whisper” of the northern lights and the passion of Northerners defending their land at the Berger hearings.

However, Gwen understands the true majesty and treachery of the North only when four station employees test their endurance on a three week canoe trip tracing the route of an ill-fated 1927 expedition into the Barrens.

Hay’s portrayal of Canada’s North and her fictional Northerners inspires awe at nature’s grandeur and compassion for human heartaches.

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Call 250-342-0562 for tee times • www.eagleranchresort.com

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Relay for Life kick-o event announced Submitted Celebrate, remember and ďŹ ght back.

That’s the theme for this year’s Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life, to take place May 31-June 1 at David Thompson Secondary School.

Relay volunteers have organized a kicko party to get the community in the spirit to The event is slated to take place on May 1st at Copper Point Golf Resort at 7 p.m. The soireĂŠ will feature a selection of appetizers, Aspire dancers, music, a silent auction and an address by this year’s Survivor chair. “As in past years, the kicko will serve to elevate the excitement surrounding the Relay to the next level,â€? said co-coordinator Shelley Smith. “It will help for those on teams, or thinking of signing up, to come together and

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Casey White, co-coordinator, is hoping the business community will once again step up to the plate and show their generosity for the Relay by donating to the kicko’s silent auction. “If any local businesses would like to donate in any capacity, we would love to hear from you,â€? Casey said.“We’re also hoping that as many individuals, teams and survivors as possible will come to the kicko and get the momentum going leading up to the Relay.â€?

To donate to the event, please email cvrelay@bc.cancer.ca or call Shelley at 342-9213, ext. 112. A team/team captain rally will be hosted on April 18th from 6 to 8 p.m. at the high school, featuring ice breakers, games, food and fun.“Come sign up your team and have fun,� Shelley said.

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Mentor dinner provides guidance to girls

By Rachel Pinder Pioneer Staff When I was at school, I always wanted to be a vet. Then, several years later, I fancied my chances as a chef. But, as I got older, I realized just how much I liked writing and developed an interest in working for the media. Deciding what you what you want to do when you grow up is a big decision. Ask any kid what they want to be when they grow up, and their answer could be anything from astronaut to brain surgeon.

Last Friday, girls from Grades 7 and 8 met to ponder that question.

The “I Am Beautiful” sleep-over event kicked off with a mentor dinner, at which I was one of the mentors, to explain how I got to where I am today.

Valley osteopath Julie Brown spoke to the girls about how to make a plan to achieve goals, and how important motivation, determination and commitment are in reaching those goals.

She also talked about how we define success and how we can become successful once we start moving towards a worthwhile goal. It was then time to make some goals for the weekend, and for me to get a grilling from the girls.

They asked me some pretty interesting questions about how I got into journalism. The main thing I wanted to get across is that anything is possible if you just put your mind to it. That might sound cheesy, but it’s pretty much how I’ve approached every hurdle I’ve

faced while trying to find work abroad.

After dinner, there were team-building and problem-solving exercises, personality and personal values activities. Then, the strangers were paired to weave hemp necklaces for each other. On Saturday, the girls were up early for a yoga session, followed by breakfast and facials. Julie Brown came back to deliver a “your body is a temple” presentation.

Later, six teams of girls armed with disposable cameras were sent out to illustrate their ideas on what real beauty is. The afternoon included a self-defense course, dodge ball and a slideshow and discussion of the photos from the morning session.

The event was organized by Shelley Smith, drug and alcohol prevention worker at David Thompson Secondary School. An event for the boys is planned for May. “The feedback was very positive. I have already had girls asking if they can come to next year’s sleepover and many wanted to know how old you should be to be a mentor. One of the goals for the sleep-over is to help alleviate school rivalry by introducing the girls to each other before they actually get up here to high school,” Shelley explained.

“Special thanks should go to everyone who made this possible, including the wonderful adult volunteers who gave up their weekend and Columbia Basin Trust who gave us the money to run it. Plus, all of the businesses who gave us discounts and freebies. This really is a supportive town,” she said.

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COOKING UP A STORM — David Thompson Secondary School student John Blakley came out on top in an Iron Chef-style competition and is now heading to the Provincial Skills Competition in Abbotsford on April 16th, where he will battle it out with other budding chefs from 14 different regions across B.C. Photo by Rachel Pinder

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Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver had better watch out, as Invermere budding chef John Blakley has grand ambitions when he leaves school.

He hopes to open a steak and seafood restaurant on the coast, and now he has a good chance of doing it — after coming out on top in an Iron Chef-style competition.

John, age 17, was one of five pupils from David Thompson Secondary School’s Culinary Arts program who competed in the Skills Competition regional qualifier, which was open to Grade 11 and 12 students.

He pitted his wits against Ryan Bidinger, Steven Small, Ben Frank and Scott White, by preparing a soup and main course from a ‘black box’ of ingredients, which was then judged by Randy MacSteven and Warren Redeker. John made a spinach veloute and braised chicken with pears, onions, tomatoes, lentils and asparagus; and a basil and walnut risotto to scoop the highest score.

He will head to the Provincial Skills Competition in Abbotsford on April 16th, where he will battle with other budding chefs from 14 different regions across B.C. John says each contestant will be given a set menu and will have to pick from a ‘black box’ of ingredients.

“I’ll be preparing duck breasts as my entree followed by a cream puff for dessert. I’ve been practising with different ingredients so I’ll be ready to put something together. I’m nervous and excited at the same time, but I’m really looking forward to it,” he said.

John first got interested in cooking when he helped his grandma bake pies, and he cooks all the time at home.

“When I took the Culinary Arts program I got really interested in putting different ingredients together to make something taste better, and I really enjoy experimenting with that,” he said.

John plans to go to the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary to pursue a cooking degree, before he follows his dream of opening his own restaurant on the coast.

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April 11, 2008

Career fair draws dozens about starting up her own retail fashion business,” Jennifer said.

Brandy Shea, age 31, is already a student at the Dozens of students from David Thompson Sec- College of the Rockies on a resident care aid home ondary School and the College of the Rockies flocked support course. She was finding out more information to the Invermere’s first career fair to pick up informa- about the college’s office administration and technolotion about future gy program with career possibiliher friend Julie ties. They also Nickel, age 26. got a chance to “We’re almeet and talk to ready enrolled potential future on a course but employers, who we were quite were on hand interested in this to answer quesone too. I’m also tions and give getting some inout information formation about and advice. starting my own A huge varibusiness which I ety of employers might do in the were representfuture,” Brandy ed, including said.

Parks Canada, The career the RCMP, the fair was organCAREER CHOICES — Brandy Shea and Julie Nickel browse at the ColForestry Service, ised by Keith lege of the Rockies booth at the career fair at the high school last Thursday.

Bighorn MeadPowell, publishows, A&W, Canadian Forces, Tim Horton’s, Student er of Kootenay Business Magazine. “This is the first Works Painting, Panorama, as well as Copper Point, one we’ve done in Invermere and it was a great success.

Eagle Ranch and Greywolf Golf Courses.

It gave kids a great opportunity to network with poJennifer Legert, student and general office assis- tential employers, and find out more about different tant at the College of the Rockies, said quite a number career opportunities. There’s a lot of long-term emof people had checked out the fair. ployment opportunities for young people right here in “We’ve had a steady stream of people visiting, and the valley,” Mr. Powell said. “We hope we can expand we even met a young girl who wanted to get advice and grow on this for next year.”

By Rachel Pinder Pioneer Staff

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN)

Kindergarten Registration Eligibility - Age Children whose fifth birthday occurs on or before December 31, 2008 are eligible to enter Kindergarten in September 2008. For registration, please bring your child, as well as your child’s birth certificate, care card, and custody papers (if applicable). If you have questions regarding which school your child should attend, please call the School Board Office at 342-9243, ext. 250.

Please phone your child’s school for an appointment time.

Eileen Madson Primary: 342-9315 Appointments will be scheduled for Thursday, April 17 starting at 9:00 a.m.

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Orientation will take place at a later date.

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If you are interested in finding out more about the Learning@Home Program and/or wish to register for this program, please phone either Becky Blakley at (250) 347-6379 or e-mail at: bblakley@sd6.bc.ca or Wayne Pelter at (250) 427-5308 or e-mail at wpelter@sd6.bc.ca

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The successful candidate will: 1. Coordinate homestay billets for offshore students who are enrolled in the International Program; 2. Screen and select homestay families and placements for homestay students; 3. Development of a list of back-up homes for homestay emergencies or future students; 4. Provide liaison between homestay parents, students and the school; 5. Provide liaison with the ESL program teacher; 6. Perform other related duties as assigned.

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If interested in this position please submit a detailed resume including references including by Friday, April 25th at 4:00 p.m. Successful applicants will be subject to Criminal Records Review Process. We would like to thank all applicants, but only those short-listed will be contacted.

Mr. Graham Abbott, Administrator PO BOX 70, Kimberley, BC V1A 2Y5 (Tel) 250-427-5114 • (Fax) 250-427-2044 E-mail: gabbott@rmbc6.ca

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A Day in Court An Invermere man appeared in Invermere’s Criminal Court on April 7th on two counts of animal cruelty — one of causing unnecessary suering to an animal, and one of causing an animal to continue to be in distress.

The court heard the alleged oences took place in Invermere on January 10th, 2008. The accused pleaded not guilty to both charges.

The accused asked Judge Webb if he could issue a search warrant on a veterinary clinic in Cranbrook to produce X-rays which show the cat in question had no broken spine. “I’m being accused in the press and on the streets on the basis that what I’m accused of is a fact. I have tried to contact the clinic in Cranbrook but they have refused to speak to me,� the accused said. “I want to register some concern that other evidence has been suppressed.�

He added that he wanted to have his trial conducted in French, and he wished to enter a constitutional challenge in the charter of rights. “I’m not trying to hold up proceedings, but I believe I’ve got a better chance of getting an accurate transcript of my case if it is heard in French. Perhaps there will be more focus on the law than the emotions surrounding this case,� he said.

Judge Webb said it would be in the accused’s best

interests to have the trial in English, as it is much too serious to be waiting on ďŹ nding a French-speaking lawyer. But the judge said it is the accused’s right to have his trial in one of Canada’s two national languages.

The case was adjourned until May 20th, 2008 for an arraignment hearing. *** The following people were found guilty in Adult Criminal Court in Invermere on Tuesday, April 8th.

Presiding was Judge Webb. • James F. Feuser was ďŹ ned $600 with a $90 victim surcharge after pleading guilty to driving a vehicle while over the legal limit of 80 mg. He was also banned from driving for one year.

The court heard that on January 12th, 2008, Mr. Feuser was stopped in a police roadblock and breathalyzed. His lowest reading was 150 mg. Andrew Mayes, prosecuting, said Mr. Feuser was previously convicted on October 29th, 2001 in Edmonton on the same charge. He was previously ďŹ ned $600 and banned from driving for one year.

Judge Webb gave him credit for entering an early guilty plea. Mr. Feuser’s readings were almost double the limit and this was his second oence. • Jamie C. Blatt pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine on September 27th, 2007. He was ďŹ ned $400 with a $100 victim surcharge. • David B. Wilson pleaded guilty to driving a vehicle while over the legal limit of 80 mg on May 5th, 2007.

Andrew Mayes, prosecuting, said police were called to a vehicle incident at Dairy Queen in Invermere. Mr. Wilson had driven the vehicle into a wall and showed signs of impairment. He was breathalyzed and his lowest reading was 100 mg. The court heard that while he attempted to park, he missed the brake and hit the gas and ran into the building. He was ďŹ ned $600 and banned from driving for one year.

Mr. Wilson also pleaded guilty for failing to appear in court on September 18th, 2007. Judge Webb said it took until his arrest on March 26th, 2008 to bring him to justice. He was ďŹ ned $200.

Mr. Wilson was also charged with driving while prohibited in Windermere on August 11th, 2007 and failing to appear in court on October 23rd, 2007. He was ďŹ ned $500 for driving while disqualiďŹ ed with a $75 victim surcharge and $100 for failing to appear, with a $15 victim surcharge. He was also banned from driving for one year. • Derek N. Arcand pleaded guilty to driving a motor vehicle while disqualiďŹ ed.

The court heard that on December 20th, 2007 the RCMP pulled over a vehicle to check its licence and found the driver was banned from driving. The vehicle also had plates belonging to another car.

Mr. Arcand had previously been convicted of driving while over the legal limit of 80 mg on August 7th, 2007 in Alberta. He was ďŹ ned $750 with a $100 victim surcharge and banned from driving for two years. Judge Webb told the father of three that if he was caught driving while prohibited again, he would go to jail.

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April 11, 2008

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS OBITUARY

NOTICE

STORAGE

SUITE FOR RENT

VACATION RENTAL

HOUSE FOR SALE

Lucy Margaret Weir Lucy Margaret Weir died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 93. She lived a full and happy life. She will be greatly missed by her children: Wendy (Jim) Panattoni, Barry (Lorraine) Weir, Brian (Sharon) Weir, Nancy (Larry) Ballard, and her sister-inlaw Jenny Weir; grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Lucy was predeceased by her husband Ian in 2003. A memorial service will be held at Christ Church Trinity on Saturday, May 3rd, 1:00 p.m. A tea will follow.

NOTICE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION PROJECT

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate controlled units.

Call 342-3637

CONTRACTORS: Self contained cabins by the week or month.

(250) 345-6365 Fairmont Bungalows.

Fairmont Hot Springs 1-5 bdrms, large fully equipped condos, starting at $1560 per week. Call (250)345-6116 or 1-877-6465890.

1975 2 bdrm mobile on beautiful large lot, 1 block to only public dock/beach, golf course, deck, sheds. $149,500.00, Canal Flats, 349-5865.

ANNOUNCEMENT

ANTIQUE SHOW & TELL Get your items appraised !

By Appraiser Peter Blundell, of Vernon in CRESTON on Monday, May 19, 2008 for our Blossom Festival TICKETS $25 for appraisal of up to 2 items Call (250)428-2853 for tickets Audience tickets $5 for the day Light lunch available on site Jubilee (Mtn) Soup Co taking orders for start up in June.

If you wish to have a menu and price list please email to: jubileemtnsoupco@hotmail. com or phone direct to 250.688.2700. Please leave name and mailing address.

Spring tune-up horsemanship clinic at Stoddard Creek Stables.

9am – 4 pm, April 19th and 20th. $300.00 both days, 3476473 or naturally@gmail.com

NOTICE Rural Range Patrol annual general meeting Windermere Community Hall Tuesday April 22nd 7:30 pm.

Panorama Fire Hall 2340 Springs Creek Road Panorama B.C. OWNER: Regional District of East Kootenay 19-24th Avenue South Cranbrook B.C. CONTRACTOR: Reinhart Construction Ltd. Box 2100 Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0 The contract of the above mentioned project has been declared substantially performed as of February 15, 2008.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUILDER’S LIEN ACT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA We wish to advertise the upcoming Annual General Meeting of the Columbia Valley Rockies Booster Society on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 7:00 pm. In the Mezzanine of Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. All society members please attend and new members are always welcome. Junior hockey cannot continue without the community support. The meeting is open to anyone wishing to attend.

GARAGE SALE Saturday, April 12th , Motel Tyrol, 5016, Highway 93, Radium, 9:00 am. – 1:00 pm. Beds, stereo, digital camera, acoustic guitar and numerous other articles, 347-9402.

Saturday, April 12th , 9 am – 2 pm, 7503 Sun Valley Road, Radium, (1 block up from the mill). Furniture, western saddle, household and misc. items, 250341-1478.

COMMERCIAL RENTAL 1000 Sq. ft. shop/retail space. $940/month. Minimum 1 year lease, 342-3637.

WANTED TO RENT Family looking to rent a house in Radium, Invermere area from June 27th – July 31, 2008. Have one well-behaved Labrador. Call Bruce, 403-560-6660 or 403250-2192 2 income family of 4, wellknown in area, 2 very well behaved dogs looking to rent, or rent-to-own, 2 bdrm. minimum home in Invermere or surrounding area ASAP. Will give pet DD. Please phone if you would like to meet my family before making a decision, 3423777 (home), 688-5316 (cell).

SUITE FOR RENT Totally newly renovated basement suite for rent, Windermere.

Two large bedrooms, beautiful kitchen and bathroom, w/bamboo cabinets. Very bright suite w/ large windows. ¾ acre lot with nice trees and firepit. N/P, N/S, $1300/month plus utilities.

Available immediately, 403617-4625.

Radium Rentals, furnished suites, $425.00, call 341-7022.

CONDO FOR RENT 2 bdrm, 2½ bath condo at Jade Landing in Canal Flats. $1000/ month, 345-0062

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2-Bedroom townhouse with garage for rent available May 1st . No smokers, no partiers. $1300 plus utilities. 342.0838.

2 bdrm condo, lake view, completely furnished. May and June only, N/P N/S, 342-6255.

2 bdrm condo near Sobeys. N/S, N/P, quiet people only, $900/ month, 342-6255.

2 bdrm, 1 ½ bath townhouse.

6 appliances, a/c central vac, N/S, N/P, no partiers. Avail May 1, $1,225.00 plus utilities and security deposit. Call Carmen, 342-0783.

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HOUSE FOR RENT Remote 2 bdrm cabin in Spillimacheen. Rent negotiable.

Fax 780-485-5140, attention Jack.

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STORAGE

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ATTENTION BC Builders has attained exclusive rights to offer panelized home packages, supplied by one of the largest positioned suppliers in western United States. We are all aware of the benefits of the strong Canadian dollar with respect to purchasing goods in the US. Now similar benefits may be reflected in the purchase of your new home. We offer complete custom design services or will build to your plan. We are also able to offer great flexibilty on specifications and products we supply.

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April 11, 2008

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS HOUSE FOR SALE

MISC. FOR SALE

BOAT FOR SALE

VEHICLE FOR SALE

MOTORHOME FOR SALE

SERVICES

Deluxe Condo @ The Peaks in Radium. Large 1 Bdrm, (can be easily renovated to 2 bdrm), was a show suite. Furniture an option, excellent condition, under 3 yrs. old. Underground parking, pool and hot tub amenities. For Sale

by Owner $209,000.00, 250341-8430.

Exotic Steel Art

Mercury 35HP boat motor.

Asking $950.00 OBO, 342-5855.

1998, 21’ Ford Royal Expedition motor home, fully loaded, ready to go. Located in Windermere, 403-589-1765.

Pinnacle High Rise 34’ Motor Home, 50,000 km, Onan Gen., A/C, TV Ant., oak Cabinets, fully loaded, excellent condition, $22,000.00, 250-341-8430.

ODD JOBS ENT HAULING Garbage, brush and construction disposal. Mulch deliveries.

Dale Hunt @ 342-3569

3 bdrm home with garage on quiet street. Self-contained 1bdrm suite, large lot with nice trees. 1301 – 20th Street, Invermere. $360,000.00. Call 342-7329.

Tork F5 fitness strength trainer only slightly used. Personal trainer will show you how to use machine and set you up on program, $2,900.00. Call Fusion Wellness Spa for any inquiries at 341-3511.

1980 20’ Dodge Motorhome.

360 engine, new tires, pump, upholstery, toilet, fridge, 4 burner stove, oven, 4,400 miles. $6,500.00, 347-0052.

A.J. Siding/Eavestroughing your continuous eavestrough specialists. We do repairs, renovations, new constructions throughout the Invermere Valley. Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00pm, 342-7177.

LOTS FOR SALE Canal Flats, 60’x 120’ corner lot. Serviced, no building commitment, $99,000.00. Call 403-217-1022.

WANTED Chest type deep freeze.

Approximately 15 cubic ft. Call Jim at 342-1384.

MISC. FOR SALE Top soil, call Elkhorn Ranch at 342-0617.

Purebred Yorkshire Terriers. Toy size, hypo-allergenic, first and second shots, $1,500.00, call 250-688-6041.

Rare and strange forms

By Roy Mackey www.flamingsteel.com

I am renovating. Selling 20 windows and metal front door with sidelight plus 3 sliding patio doors, 341-6421.

MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE 1974 850 Norton Commando also 1973 Honda CB 350 “F”, 342-3159.

2002 Kawasaki EX 500 Ninja.

17,000 km, in good condition, $4,200.00. Call 341-6190.

1999 Harley Davidson Softtail Fatboy, 13,500 miles, lots of chrome, air brush, too much to list. Show room condition, 20,000.00. Call Guido, 342-6866 (days), 342-7378 (eves).

SUITE FOR RENT

1989 Campion Alante, 18’, 140HP outboard Evenrude under 250 hours. Trailer cover, jackets, sporting equipment, $8,200.00 OBO, 403-278-2830.

VEHICLE FOR SALE

1995 LEXUS LS400, 245k, silver, leather, best car I have ever owned, $9,995.00, call

342-5914 1976 Buick Electra, big block, mint condition, collector plates, call Guido, 342-6866 (days), 342-7378 (eves).

Heavy-half, 1989 Ford Lariat 4x4. Towing air bags, winter tires, (propane tank 50 gal/226 L), $2,800.00 OBO. Call Ross at Walker’s Repair, 342-9424.

1993 Ford Aerostar AWD. Builtin child seats, 185,000 km good condition, $2,000.00 OBO 342-6467.

2000 Ford Focus SE Wagon well maintained, air, cruise, electric windows, CD/radio combo, factory roof rack, 5 spd, interior excellent shape, winter/summer tires, new timing chain, 188,000 km, good gas mileage, service info available. $5,500.00 OBO, 341-3139.

2002 Chev Impala. 87,000 km, fully loaded, good condition, $13,995.00 OBO, 342-3290.

• Invermere: May 1: 2 bedr top floor condo at Lake Windermere Pointe, unfurnished, long-term, underground garage, elevator, no pets, non smoking at $1250 plus utilities.

• Radium Hot Springs: June 1: 2 bedr furnished walkout groundfloor condo, underground parking, pool, no pets, non smoking at $1250 inc. utilities For more info call or visit website: Eric Redeker, Licensed Property Manager 250-342-5914 • www.EricRedeker.com

Phil’s Carpentry – Everything from roofs to decks, completion of basement and bathrooms.

Phone 341-8033 cell or 3428474 home. Not on valley time.

2003 GMC SLT 4x4 155,00 km 6.0 L Vortec HD ½ ton 8600 GVW, fully loaded, leather interior, c/w canopy, excellent condition. $16,500.00 OBO, Fairmont, BC, 688-0304.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

2004 Nissan Murano SE, AWD, one owner, fully loaded, wellmaintained, $27,900.00. Call 342-5247.

Snowmobile Blow Out!

2006 Dodge Dakota extended cab, V6, 4x2, 3.7L, 6 speed, air, cruise, tilt, cd, tow package, box liner, 46,000 km. Assume lease at $282/month plus tax until June 2009 or but-out. Call Derek, 342-6922

1998 GMC Safari SLT $ 3,000.00 OBO. Needs some mechanical work, 347-9339.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

For Rent

SERVICES

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Save Thousands! Low Km machines!

Used for Guided Tours Only!

NO RENTALS! Machines are Babied!

• NEW – 2008 Arctic Cat M1000 Sno Pro Black Night Fire 162 track- Warranty. Priced to Sell!

• 2008 Arctic Cat M800 cc 140 hp, Sno Pro, 153 track, warranty, Special Edition Black Night Fire and White available! Starting at $7,500.00$9,500.00 New for 2009 - $12,499.00 • 2008 Arctic Cat M600 cc 120 hp, 153 track, Black, Warranty. Starting at $6,500.00- $8,500.00 New for 2009- $10,599.00 • 2005 Ski doo 380 Rev 38 hp 136 track, black, $3,500.00 • 2007 250 Arctic Cat ATV 2x4 – $3,500.00 Fully Serviced and ready to Go! • Pre Used Helmets – Full Face and MX-$20.00$60.00 New $120.00 • Arctic Cat accessories available All inventory is subject to 5% GST and 7% PST Tax These machines will not get cheaper than this!

Prices will go up this Fall!

Financing Available. Upon Approved Credit.

To view inventory www.tobycreekadventures.com

Toby Creek Adventures Ltd. Call 250-342-5047 1-888-357-4449

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April 11, 2008

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS BUSINESS FOR SALE Anglz Hair and Tanning Studio is for sale. Located in the Windermere Valley in Invermere BC it’s just 2 ½ hours from Calgary. Anglz Hair & Tanning Studio a well established salon for 10 years. It’s a busy salon with high traffic, full retail and full clientele. It has 4 stations, a tanning room, manicure/pedicure/waxing room, laundry/bathroom and large seating area. It has a total of 1100 square feet of space. Owner is willing to stay on as chair rental. Serious inquiries only. Maria, 250-342-3227.

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

Apply in person to Invermere Petro-Canada.

CAREERS

CAREERS

CAREERS

Hearth and Home masonry is now hiring full-time positions.

Must have vehicle. $16.00/hour to start, paid overtime. Call 3411076 (cell).

Fairmont Creek Property Management Part-time & Fulltime employment available in Fairmont Housekeeping, Construction, Maintenance positions available now and throughout the summer. Flexible hours – fun work environment!

Apply to Susan at 345-6116 or 1-877-646-5890.

FREE GOLF, WALK TO WORK, ACCOMMADATIONS AVAILABLE. Spur Valley Greens Golf and Luxor Creek Cantina require full or part time staff, who are honest, cheerful, customer service oriented and likes to work in a fun atmosphere. We require Pro Shop attendants, cooks and wait staff. Excellent opportunity for retired or semiretired persons. Submit your resume to Spur Valley Greens attention Bob Fortier via email info@spurvalley.com or fax to 250-347-6500.

Skyline Painters require fulltime painters/helpers. Wage negotiable, willing to train, 342-5804.

Parts/Service Manager for established, independent automotive repair shop in downtown Invermere, BC. Fulltime with benefit package, salary with commission, 2 technicians. Email lakeauto@ telus.net or phone 250-3429310.

Smoking Hot Jobs @ Smoking Water Coffee Shop. Become a BARISTA!!! In Fairmont. Apply in person with a resume or email Steph at smokingmanager@ gmail.com. 4985 Hot Springs Rd. Fairmont Hot Springs , 3454008.

Waiter/Waitress, full-timeand part-time at La Cabina in Prestige Inn, Radium. Call 3472340 or drop off resumes.

Helna’s Stube is looking for part-time evening servers and kitchen help. Call 347-0047 or email mail@helnas.com

Picturesque painting has employment opportunities for experienced painters and helpers. Great pay, fun environment. Call Andrew, 250341-7229.

YPC looking for window washers and lawn care personnel. Starting wage $13.50, but negotiable depending on experience. F/T and P/T positions. Call Darrel, 342-7622.

YOUTH PART-TIME & FULL-TIME Are you 14 to 18 and residing in the Valley for the summer? Looking for work, and thinking there is nothing for which you are eligible? THINK AGAIN! Fairmont Hot Springs will hire you. We’ll even pay you!

And we’ll let you swim and golf for FREE, and feed you whenever you are working. What kind of work?

– Servers for Misty’s Café – Certified lifeguards – Guest Services at golf course (bag carriers, cart cleaners, busing, dishwashing) We aren’t waiting for summer to hire people; you shouldn’t either. Interested? Forward your resume with references to: David Sheedy: hr@fhsr.com or call 250.345.6004

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Employment

Housekeeper required. Fulltime, part-time at Fairmont Bungalows. Call 345-6365, fax 345-6348, or email bungalows@ shaw.ca Grounds Maintenance Personnel.

Terra Vista Condominiums. April 1st to October 15th . $15.00 $16.50/hour, 40 hours per week.

Great work environment. Email resume to terrav@telus.net or fax 342-3005.

Front Desk/Guest Reception, Massage Therapist, Estheticians, and Nail Technicians.

Email resumes to info@ fusionwellnessspa.com\or deliver in person at 518 13th street in Invermere.

Fairmont Hot Springs is now accepting applications:

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Term Employment Opportunity

Cleaner

Possibilité d’emploi pou une période déterminée

Préposé à l’entretien

Lake Louise, Yoho & Kootenay Field Unit $16.97/ Hour

Unité de gestion Lake Louise/ Yoho/ Kootenay 16,97 $ l’heure

Applicants must reside within 250km of Lake Louise, Alberta and clearly indicate they meet the following established criteria. Failure to do so may result in your being screened out.

Les candidats résidant dans un rayon de 250 kilomètres de Lake Louise, Alberta feront l’objet d’une présélection fondée sur les critères énoncés ci-après et ils doivent montrer clairement qu’ils satisfont à ces exigences, à défaut de quoi leur demande pourrait être rejetée.

DO YOU HAVE: • • •

Experience cleaning in commercial washrooms; Experience in providing customer service to the public; A current valid driver’s license.

Email your resume and cover letter quoting competition number 08PKSLLYKOC015 to: Human Resources llyk.hr@pc.gc.ca Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m., April 11th, 2008 For further information contact: Steve Wilson, C/V/H Coordinator 250.343.6104 steve.wilson@pc.gc.ca The results of this process may also be used to fill specified period appointments as well as similar positions.

We thank all applicants; however only those selected for future consideration will be contacted.

Program Coordinator/Trainer Steele O’Neil and Associates Inc. is currently delivering the Older Worker Program in the East Kootenays. This program is designed to assist older workers to re-enter the workforce or become self-employed and includes four weeks of classroom skills training, four weeks of individualized job search and training and two weeks of follow-up and support. We are seeking a Coordinator/Trainer for the Columbia Valley program, which will begin May 5, 2008 at COTR Invermere.

The Position:

Avez-Vous: • Nettoyage dans les toilettes; • Prestation de services aux clients; • Un permis de conduire valide courant Email votre curriculum vitae et lettre d’accompagnement en précisant le numéro du processus de sélection 08PKSLLYKOC015 à: Ressources humaines llyk.hr@pc.gc.ca

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have at minimum

a relevant Bachelor Degree and experience, including career counselling and group facilitation experience, as well as solid, successful work experience, as well as maturity and flexibility.

Les demandes doivent être reçues avant 16 h, le 11 Avril 2008 Pour obtenir des renseignements additionnels: Steve Wilson, Coordinateur CSVMVP 250-343-6104 steve.wilson@pc.gc.ca Les candidatures obtenues dans le cadre de ce processus pourraient servir à doter des postes d’une durée spécifique ou des postes similaires.

Nous remercions toutes les personnes qui postulent, cependant nous ne communiquerons qu’avec les candidats choisis pour la prochaine étape de sélection.

This position will begin ideally April 28 and requires skills in coordinating a program of this nature, as well as deliver some classroom training in life skills and workplace skills. Term of employment is twelve weeks from start date, 32 hours per week, $23 per hour.

Apply to:

Barbara O’Neil, Program Manager barbaraoneil@shaw.ca 250-489-0412 (fax)

This program is funded by the mInistry of Economic Development, Province of BC, and Human Resources and Social Development Canada.

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April 11, 2008

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS CAREERS Melting Pot Eatery in Radium is now hiring full-time and part-time servers for days and evenings. Please drop resumes off after 5: 00 pm, 347-9848.

CLASSIFIED DEADLINE:

Tuesdays at noon Ph: 341-6299 • Fax: 341-6229 Email: upioneer@telus.net

Red Cross Instructor for Columbia Valley Swim Club.

Part-time, June 28th – August 22nd . Phone 347-9562 or email Columbiavalleyswimclub@ hotmail.com The Lakeside team is looking for experienced servers, kitchen help and line cooks. Call Barb or Bruce at The Lakeside Pub, 3426866.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Request for Groundskeeping Proposals We are seeking proposals for summer maintenance of the grounds for the following strata corporations located in the Invermere area: NES 2371 “The Cottages”, NES 2691 “Mountain Heights”, NES 2949 “Parkside Place”, NES 3082 “Cedarwood Glen”, NES 3307 “Purcell Point”, NES 3234 “Copperside”, and NES 2999 “Castlerock Villas”.

Please reply by email to jjeffrey@mountaincreek.ca for more information on the specific requirements of each property.

In your response, please indicate if you are interested in groundskeeping in any other communities, from Cranbrook to Kicking Horse/Golden, and if so, state which communities.

Front Desk Agents Two positions, wages D.O.E. Bartender, Security, Floor Servers, Duty Manager Apply in person at 1310 - 7th Ave. email: invinn@telus.net or call 341-1946

Effusion Art Gallery has a permanent part-time position available!

Resort Controller We are looking for someone to drive the start up, organize and run our Resort Accounting operations.

Requirements: • 3-5 years experience in Resort Accounting • Recognized accounting designation (CA, CMA or CGA) • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains) an asset

This position requires an incorporated individual with superior qualifying, presentation and closing skills, that is available to regularly travel between Calgary and Invermere.

Situated in the heart of Invermere’s town centre, Purcell Point’s 70 unit townhomes offer recreational quality that only a niche builder like Cardel Resorts can build. This is the perfect position for a Sales Professional with experience in multi-family residential or resort properties.

It is tough work in a team setting demanding a high set of standards.

Packaging Department Full-time (5 days/week) and Part-time Shifts Available In return we provide the stability of a positive, year-round work environment, competitive wages, extended health and wellness benefits, recreation allowance, professional development opportunities, paid day-off birthdays, and a steady pipeline to satisfy the most discerning addiction!

If you: • Work best in a fast paced, ever-changing environment • Are a team player with a “glass half full” outlook on life • Hate complacency and mediocrity and possess a critical eye and attention to detail • Are physically fit, can maintain a high level of energy (while on your feet for an 8 hour period) and still keep a good sense of humor Then we have a spot for you on our Team!

Email us at mail@kickinghorsecoffee.com or fax 250-342-4450. We will contact successful applicants.

Send Resume and References to: email: ebennett@copperpoint.ca • Fax: 250-341-6291 CARDELHOMES.COM

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Please apply online to: info@effusionartgallery.com

AREA SALES MANAGER

Without question, our Packaging Team Members are the best baggers in the biz! Focusing on the safe and efficient operation of machinery to package, box, prepare and ship the best coffee in the country, their duties also include daily clean-up, room staging and relentless quality control.

This individual needs to thrive in a results oriented team environment and have a proven ability to work with others in a positive, respectful and engaging manner.

Looking for a mature, reliable person with interest in art and excellent customer service.

Good working environment in a new gallery, some weekend and evening (for exhibitions) work within a professional team.

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Cardel Resorts is seeking a Site Assistant, with a level two first aid certificate, to join our Invermere team. You will be energetic and self-motivated with the responsibility of ensuring site safety, providing site cleans and completing minor carpentry tasks. Tools provided. This is a full-time salaried position with benefits and vacation time included.

As a family oriented, community minded company Cardel offers many benefits including • • • • • •

Flex days and flexible work schedules; An employee home purchase program; Team building and reward activities; Career growth and advancement; Continuing education reimbursement; and RRSP matching.

To apply for this position, resumes may be faxed to (403) 2523376 or emailed to employment@ cardelhomes.com by April 18, 2008. Please quote #CR-SP-2008 in the subject line.

To apply for this position, resumes may be faxed to (403) 2523376 or emailed employment@cardelhomes.com to by April 16, 2008. Please quote #CR-SA-2008 in the subject line.

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ADMITTING & MEDICAL RECORDS CLERKS CASUAL POSITIONS INVERMERE & DISTRICT HOSPITAL QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training and Experience: Grade 12, one year’s recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities: • Ability to type 50 w.p.m.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to deal with others effectively.

• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

• Ability to organize work.

• Ability to operate related equipment.

CLOSING DATE: APRIL 30 th We invite you to drop off a detailed resume to: Kerry Colonna, Administrative Assistant Invermere & District Hospital 850 – 10th Ave., Bag 5001 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 ph: 250-342-9201 fx: 250-342-6303

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Watch out for ticks

The best protection from any tickborne disease is to wear appropriate clothing when walking or working in areas where ticks may be present, especially from May to November.

• Walk on cleared trails wherever possible in tall grass or woods.

April 11, 2008 • Wear a hat, long sleeves and pants and light-colored clothing.

• Tuck pant legs into socks or boots.

• Put insect repellent containing DEET on all uncovered skin. Reapply as frequently as directed on the label.

• Carefully check clothing and scalp

(covered or not) when leaving an area where ticks may live.

• Regularly check household pets for ticks.

For information, contact your local public health office or visit www.interiorhealth.ca.

Resourceful hitchhiker catches up Dear Editor: Sven waited patiently at the local bakery Wednesday morning, March 19th.

He enjoyed his usual breakfast of warm-fromthe-oven pretzel, Swiss cheese and steaming coffee.

He kept an eye on the street, waiting for his ride with another regular Wednesday snowshoer.

The minutes went by quickly and he dashed out the door and caught a ride with a passing motorist to the next pick-up spot at the Black Forest.

After waiting past the usual 9 a.m. time, he realized that he’d miss the next gathering place at the Radium Church if he didn’t get to the highway and catch another ride.

Sven came to Canada from Germany a couple of years ago to experience our lovely country and to improve his English. He grew up in the east zone of Berlin and did not have the opportunities to travel.

He is a passionate hiker and made sure that his two days off work at Sobeys were Tuesday and Wednesday, so he could join the local groups who hike on those days. Upon hearing that he came from Germany, I asked him how he felt when the wall came down and he said: “It was the happiest day of my life because now I could travel.” He was a lad of eighteen then.

Sven was able to catch another ride when he got to Radium. He walked into the gas station and asked: “Anyone going to Banff?”

Sure enough, a trucker was moving material east on the number 1, and dropped Sven off at Marble Canyon. The rest of our group had a head start of half an hour on him but 20 minutes after Tokum Valley opened up we heard someone calling, and there was our avid snowshoer, sliding along at a great speed.

His happiness at seeing us was matched at our joy at seeing him. When he told us of his three successful pickups, we laughed and were amazed.

It took him half an hour longer than the rest of us, and this included a stop at the Visitor Centre for a map in case he didn’t catch up with us!

Gertie Friesen Radium Hot Springs

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 31

April 11, 2008

Valley Churches

FAITH

Next time you see someone in need, think of me

By Pastor Jared Enns Lake Windermere Alliance Church The young man said, “I’m here to help you, ma’am. Why don’t you wait in your car where it’s warm? By the way, my name is Bryan.”

The elderly woman breathed a sigh of relief.

There was no way she could have changed her own tire. Bryan had the spare tire on and the jack down in less than ten minutes.

She couldn’t thank him enough for coming to her aid. Bryan just smiled as he closed her trunk. She asked him how much she owed him. Bryan never thought twice about asking for money, even though he could have used some financial help. Changing a tire was not a job to him; it was a matter of helping someone in need.

He told the woman that if she really wanted to pay him back, the next time she saw someone who needed help, she could give that person the assistance they needed. “And when you do,” he added, “think of me.”

A few miles down the road the woman stopped at a small diner to grab a bite to eat and take the chill off

Lawrence Godlien Benefit Dinner & Dance Date: 04/26/08

before continuing on her trip home. Her waitress had a sweet smile, one that even being on her feet all day couldn’t erase. The woman noticed that the waitress was pregnant. She wondered how someone who seemingly had so little could be so generous and kind to a stranger. Then the woman remembered Bryan. After she finished her meal, she gave the waitress a $100 bill.

When the waitress came back to the table the woman was gone, but she noticed something written on a napkin. When she picked it up to read it, she noticed four $100 bills that had been left underneath it.

There were tears in the waitress’s eyes when she read what the woman had written: “Somebody nice helped me out, the way I’m helping you. If you really want to pay me back, here’s what you do: don’t let this chain of love end with you.”

That night when the waitress got home from work and climbed into bed, she was thinking about the money and what the woman had written. With the baby due in a month, she knew how worried her husband was. As he lay sleeping next to her, she gave him a soft kiss and whispered, “Everything’s going to be all right. I love you, Bryan.”

Jesus said, “Give and it will be given to you”(Luke 6:38). The unselfish life is the abundant life. God blesses us when we are willing to bless others. If you want to be great in God’s Kingdom learn to be the servant of all. And like Bryan in the story, Jesus says to us, “The next time you see someone in need, think of me.”

Sinfully Delightful

Lake Windermere aLLiance church Sunday, April 13th: 10:30 a.m. Worship and Life Instruction: “Spiritual Pace Setting: The Power of Godly Leadership” with Rev. David Hearn.

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

7 pm: Sing and Celebrate, Hymn Sing.

For sermons online: www.sermon.net/lwac Pastor Jared enns • 326 - 10th avenue, invermere • 342-9535 Windermere VaLLey Shared miniStry Sunday, 8:30 am Communion Service, All Saints, Edgewater Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Communion Service, Christ Church Trinity rev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th avenue, invermere • 342-6644 www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com VaLLey chriStian aSSembLy Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday Service Children’s Church during the message part of the service. highway 93/95, 1 km north of Windermere • 342-9511 roman cathoLic church Canadian Martyrs Church, Invermere 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.

Father Jim mchugh • 712 -12th ave., invermere • 342-6167 St. Peter’S Lutheran miSSion oF inVermere Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Christ Church Trinity 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor rev. Fraser coltman • 1-866-426-7564 radium chriStian FeLLoWShiP Every Sunday 10 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m.

7 p.m. Evening service the first and third Sunday of the month, Brisco Community Hall.

Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • radium Seniors’ hall • 342-6633 the church oF JeSuS chriSt oF Latter-day SaintS Worship Service, 10 a.m. • Sunday School, 11 a.m.

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President Grant Watkins • columbia Valley branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont hot Springs • 345-0079

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April 11, 2008

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